Chapter 168 The Differences of the World
The world has changed too fast.
Xue Pengkai walked into the base as usual, with an inexplicable chill in his eyes.
No one greeted him on the road. Everyone's eyes were on the newly arrived Wang Lang. They greeted him warmly, welcomed him, and wanted to kneel down to him.
It was obvious that in the past, being noticed and saluted by those people, and watching them nod and bow would only make him feel bored, but now that no one paid attention to him, Xue Pengkai felt even more irritable.
The boy at the center of the storm with a shy smile nodded sheepishly in return. When he saw Xue Pengkai, he even touched his head and sent out a cordial greeting.
"Brother Xue, good morning."
The base is dominated by white people, and there are also many black people working as coolies, but there are very few yellow people, because both of them are Chinese. Wang Lang had a good impression of him and called him brother when they met.
For this reason, Kelly directly asked him to conduct simple training on Wang Lang, telling him the knowledge related to sealed objects, some precautions, etc.
"Well, good morning. Congratulations, Xiao Lang. You became the team leader when you first came to the company."
Xue Pengkai's expression quickly changed to that of a kind-hearted senior, and he smiled at Wang Lang.
In just two days, this new boy gained the love of everyone in the base and became a hot topic. Whether it was an unknowing ordinary employee on the ground or a real employee in the base, everyone couldn't wait to praise him. stop.
This is normal. After all, he resisted opening the first-level sealed object "Pandora's Box" when he first arrived, and then conquered the third-level sealed objects "Nameless Portrait", "Emotion Covering Machine" and the first-level sealed object "Undead" one after another. "Book", the whole process takes less than a day.
Yesterday, after the seal of the first-level sealed object "Cabaton Tree" failed, he turned the tide and single-handedly re-sealed the "Cabaton Tree", saving a large number of employees.
In just two days, he became the youngest, fastest-promoted, and least senior team leader of the Future Fund.
"I also want to thank Brother Xue for giving me the popular science knowledge about sealed objects, otherwise my eyes would be completely black and I wouldn't know anything."
Xue Pengkai pursed his lips and showed a perfect smile to Wang Lang, "You are still more capable. Everyone in the base knows what I said, but it is not as systematic and detailed as I said."
"But there are still many people hanging out at the civilian level. Unlike you who were promoted so quickly, you became equal to me in just a few days."
Wang Lang shook his head repeatedly, and a smile inevitably appeared on his face, "Brother Xue, don't laugh at me. I just came here, so I don't know anything."
At this point, Wang Lang sighed with emotion, "Actually, I didn't even expect that I could do these things."
All these things happened too fast, too fast for him to react, so fast that he felt like he was dreaming.
Before that, he had always been cowardly, a failure in all aspects, and would always remain unknown.
But after arriving here, everyone regarded him as a rising star and the next manager, and he was overwhelmed with expectations and appreciation.
"But this kind of life is quite good. Although it is a bit dangerous, my talents can be developed in this place, and I can save other people and atone for my own sins."
Wang Lang's whole body was filled with a feeling of happiness.
"..."
I really dare to say that he was obviously just a low-level first-level personnel in the beginning, used to test and replenish the supplies of sealed artifacts. In theory, he was a criminal who could not be promoted.
Xue Pengkai suppressed his thoughts and showed an apologetic smile, "Let's talk next time. It's almost time for me to take care of the zero-level derivatives. You know, these kinds of existences are very dangerous."
"Is it derivative number three?"
Wang Lang's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but take a step forward.
Xue Pengkai's smile slowly disappeared, "You know, but the information about the sealed objects should be kept confidential, especially the zero-level related knowledge."
"Director Kelly told me that because the sealed object seemed to be intelligent and had something to do with my father's events back then, so I asked carefully."
"..."
Xue Pengkai's smile could no longer be maintained. Just because he was "questioned carefully", he truthfully told him the zero-level derivatives he was responsible for. What did it mean?
"Brother Xue, what's wrong with you?"
Seeing that his expression was wrong, Wang Lang asked hesitantly, "Did I say something wrong?"
Xue Pengkai nodded slightly, "Zero-level secrets cannot be disclosed casually. It is illegal for Director Kelly to do this. You should be careful not to talk nonsense, otherwise even the supervisor will be punished."
"Ah, about that."
Wang Lang hesitated, "Actually... um... it's nothing. Brother Xue, go ahead and do your work. I... I'll leave first."
When he saw Wang Lang's figure disappearing around the corner, Xue Pengkai's face darkened completely, and various emotions surged in his eyes before finally calming down.
He went straight to the 10th floor and came to the monitor in Derivative Room 3 again.
The young man in the picture is sitting quietly reading a book just like last time, looking like he has spent time peacefully.
"Luke, can you predict the future?"
He came up and asked directly in a strong tone: "You told me last time that you would come back in three days, so you were anticipating the current situation."
Luke ignored the voice from the speaker and still flipped through the book calmly and calmly, with no intention of paying any attention to it.
Xue Pengkai shut his mouth and waited patiently.
I don't know how long it took, but Lu Ke finally closed the book and said calmly: "You are worthy of praise for being patient enough to wait, but you will be deducted for not controlling your emotions when you first came up. Your evaluation in my heart has been lowered, Mr. Xue." ”
He supported his head with his slender hands, "What's the situation now?"
"The whole base is discussing Wang Lang, didn't you hear? Lu Ke."
"But the only person who can come here to see me is you, Mr. Xue." Luke lowered his eyelids and showed a faint smile.
"You told me last time that you would come back in three days. You obviously anticipated the current situation."
"I don't deny this." Luke replied calmly, "I don't seem to have told anyone else that I can see a person's fate."
Xue Pengkai was silent, the information on sealed objects was filled with human lives, and the mechanism was rigid. No one knew whether intelligent sealed objects would have the ability to conceal.
Now I think about how Derivative No. 3 could really be an ordinary person.
Luke's voice floated from a distance: "Do you remember what I said? It's such a pity that such an outstanding person like you is not loved by the world."
Xue Pengkai's pupils shrank, "So, Wang Lang is the one who is loved by the world?"
"At least that's the case at this stage."
Lu Ke had a mysterious smile, "How about it, do you want to cooperate with me?"
"How can you help me?" Xue Pengkai did not refuse immediately.
"Being able to observe can change, and being able to change means being able to control." Lu Ke casually made a suggestion, "You let me out, and I will help you become the protagonist."
"What are you going to do when you get out?"
"Well, there's nothing to hide about this. I want to destroy the world." Luke pointed at his feet, "The first step is to destroy the entire Future Fund."
"Are you worthy enough to destroy the Future Fund?"
Xue Pengkai sneered, "You really have no self-awareness about yourself. Do you know how many times the earth has experienced annihilation crises? Do you know how many terrible things the Future Fund has sealed?"
"It seems I still overestimated you, Derivative Number Three."
He lost his pretense, and the disdain in his eyes poured out bit by bit. He looked at the young man who was locked in the hotel suite and said bluntly: "You can't even escape the house number 1408. You can only ask me to let you out, you incompetent monster." ”
Facing Xue Pengkai, who broke his skin and directly called himself "Derivative No. 3" by his code name, Lu Ke was not angry, but looked at him with a joking look, as if he was looking at a clown who was making himself laugh.
"Mr. Xue, you were born in a wealthy family with a good family background, outstanding appearance, and good health."
"You receive the best education and learn all kinds of etiquette. You have outstanding abilities, strong execution, and have your own judgment on things. Every time you go out, the people around you will become green leaves to set off you. You are a real person. The proud son of heaven.”
"Pain cannot make you succumb, and interests cannot corrode your soul. At least for normal people, your mental state is very stable, but there is only one thing you cannot accept."
Luke slowly told the truth, "You can't accept being a foil to others."
Xue Pengkai snorted coldly and turned around to leave without any hesitation.
Luke's last words came from behind.
"Mr. Xue, you are not the only choice."
Xue Pengkai paused for a moment, then continued walking.
…
Base level one.
As he ate his Chinese food indifferently, Xue Pengkai prepared to take a look at the other two sealed artifacts under his name, "Son of Plenty" and "Magic Fairy".
The Son of Fertility is a sixteen-year-old boy with a beautiful appearance. His blood can nourish and heal all things, making anything rejuvenated. Withered seeds, rotten dead flesh, and even originally lifeless steel can be watered with his blood. Flowers of steel will also bloom and fruits of steel will be produced.
But blood loses its effectiveness if it is not given voluntarily.
The magic elf is a beautiful little girl who is thirty centimeters tall. She claims to be a visitor from another world from the continent of Mamu. She can use magical wish-making techniques and claims to be able to realize all wishes. However, her ability is weak and her outrageous wish can only be realized once. Little by little,
For example, if you ask her to destroy the sun, the sun will indeed be destroyed, but it will only destroy an almost immeasurable amount. For example, if you ask her to resurrect the dead, she can also resurrect some of your cells.
Experiments show that the simpler the steps to realize a wish, the higher the degree of performance, and vice versa.
"Team Leader Xue, Director Kelly asked you to go to her office."
Xue Pengkai stopped and nodded, "Okay."
As soon as he approached the office, he heard voices coming from inside.
"...a badge, a wanted notice without any figures, a tablet with nine orders written on it, and the last one...what kind of monster is this!"
"As expected, you will not be subject to any mental pollution. You are so outstanding, King!"
Xue Pengkai clenched his fingers, knocked on the door, and walked in after hearing the "come in" command.
Kelly's usually moody face still showed excitement at this moment, and she nodded to him while stuffing the paper into the money shredder.
"Xue, I called you here this time to make some work adjustments."
Kelly's voice sounded in a natural tone.
"Derivative No. 3 will no longer be responsible for you from tomorrow on. It will be handed over to the king. I will prepare a sealed item for you that is more suitable for you later."
Xue Pengkai felt empty in his heart. He opened his mouth, but suddenly felt that he could not make a sound. He thought of Wang Lang's expression that he was hesitant to speak in the morning.
Then I remembered what Luke said.
"Mr. Xue, you are not the only choice."
I see.
Xue Pengkai forced a smile and nodded with a smile.
"good."
(End of chapter)