However, just at this critical moment, a golden light flashed and a man descended from the sky, rescuing them from the hands of death. Since then, Dr. Zhou and Lin Beichen and others were revered as distinguished guests.
"This farce is really laughable." Flying Eagle sat in the seat, reminiscing about the whole story he just heard.
Xia Luyao replied expressionlessly, "Indeed, it's melodramatic."
Despite knowing that Joseph and others paid with their lives, the series of failures made her reflect deeply.
Lin Beichen remained indifferent, only feeling he should perhaps cheat more diligently.
Wild Ox couldn't help but ask curiously, "Where on earth are those things that they want which can help one cross the threshold?" It's clear Joseph can help Paxton cross the threshold because he also holds a similar tool, which is the reason that attracted those two big figures to take the risk. Lin Beichen, savoring the unique aromatic coffee of first class, responded nonchalantly, "Perhaps it's with their chosen heir." As soon as he spoke, his smile suddenly froze, remembering he promised Li Congjing to help that child extend their life, what to do now?
At this moment, Black Robe stood before Joseph's grave, holding a newspaper in his hand, the headline strikingly reads "First in the World! The Remarkable Woman Successfully Reaches the Shadowed Side of the World's Highest Peak!".
After a moment of silence, he suddenly laughed, "You and mom, always the same, so free-spirited."
With that, he took off the long-accompanied Black Robe, "This thing, let it accompany you."
After speaking, he unhesitatingly tore the contentious technological artifact into shreds.
The young man behind the tree witnessed this scene, exclaiming, "Thank you."
Black Robe turned his head, revealing a fair complexion and a brilliant smile.
The young man shook his head with a bitter smile; he had broken through the threshold since childhood, now standing at the world's summit, but still felt the fleeting nature of life.
"I really envy you, having experienced so much yet still able to smile so brightly." He sighed.
The smile on Black Robe's face gradually disappeared and after a period of silence, he asked, "What's your name?"
The young man didn't answer, "What's the use of asking?" He shook his head.
"So that when I bury you and your beloved together, I can set up a tombstone for you both." Black Robe said casually.
The young man thought of Siphet's smile and that look full of sympathy, "Forget it…" he said, "Siphet should be buried alongside the one truly compatible with her."
At this time, Asia's brother outside the woods dusted his hands, "What a hassle, even after death you make me dig your grave." He nodded satisfactorily at Siphet's photo on the tombstone, "But you do have a good eye, finding me a decent sister-in-law." Five stood by, looking at the corpse identical to himself, "Actually, neither of them ever wanted to control you all…" he rambled like a chatterbox.
Five turned to look at the ordinary man brought here, "My condolences, your wife has passed away." The fear gradually faded from the man's face, "I actually knew long ago the scars on her face weren't from burns…" he slowly said.
Five patted his shoulder comfortingly, "Everyone has a fate, you don't need to be too sad."
Ma Yi's body awaited Black Robe's claim while Paxton's body made the cold-faced man ponder, "He has family but I can't bear to bring them." He thought of the little girl just leaving orphanhood.
Five nodded in understanding.
As the cold-faced man was about to leave, the young man stepped out, "I think as the strongest of this era, I need an heir." He said with a smile.
Black Robe also walked out, looking at his brother's corpse.
Meanwhile, Lin Beichen was still savoring the rich aroma of coffee, enjoying the first-class treatment.
Dr. Zhou couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Lin, I just don't understand why they kidnapped me?" Lin Beichen was stunned because he didn't know the reason either, "Maybe... perhaps... it's because Joseph didn't like you?"
He responded tentatively.
Dr. Zhou fell into silence, if someone else dared speak like that to him, he would definitely make them understand the consequences of disrespecting objective facts, but the person before him is Lin Beichen, one who created miracles.
Moreover, speaking of Joseph, just listening to his stories makes one feel he has mental issues.
Nevertheless, Dr. Zhou actually believed him, still examining himself, trying to find out why Joseph didn't like him. Xia Luyao, sitting in first class for the first time, missed the chance to sit close to Lin Beichen and appeared a bit disappointed.
Lin Beichen took another sip of coffee, squinting his eyes, contemplating how to discreetly punish Wild Ox.
This guy has been too arrogant lately; he's practically defecating and urinating in his face.
Flying Eagle and others closed their eyes intending to rest for a while, after all, being tied up and running around was indeed exhausting.
At this moment, Dr. Zhou seemed to have made a decision, asking Lin Beichen, "Mr. Lin, do you have a lover?" Lin Beichen was bewildered by the question and instinctively answered, "No." The first class on this plane had only their group so Dr. Zhou spoke without much reserve.
"The thing is, I have a twelve-year-old daughter…" as soon as Dr. Zhou started, a sudden murderous aura hit him, almost making him feel he was back in the days of being kidnapped. He smacked his lips, actually missing that feeling a bit.
Lin Beichen was speechless, his face darkened, "Dr. Zhou, I'm not in the mood for these romantic affairs right now, much less with a twelve-year-old… are you trying to send me to prison?" Xia Luyao's gaze gradually returned to normal, continuing to reflect on her mistakes during the mission and look ahead.
Dr. Zhou felt the murderous aura retreat, shamelessly saying, "No problem, since you're not in the mood now, by the time you are, my daughter will be of legal age." Xia Luyao opened her eyes again, brimming with murderous intent, making many around feel it. The closed-eyed Flying Eagle and others thought it was thrilling and silently mourned for Dr. Zhou for a second.
Lin Beichen listened to Dr. Zhou's attempt to sell his daughter, laughing, "Dr. Zhou, love should be left to the daughter to decide." Dr. Zhou knew Lin Beichen was politely refusing him, although a bit regrettable, he didn't say more. Because he felt the aura around him growing stronger.
Time passed quietly. According to plan, they were to stay in Port City for a while before returning to the Continent.
Just as Lin Beichen was also dozing off from exhaustion, a phone call came in. Lin Beichen opened his eyes, realizing it wasn't his phone ringing, but the already asleep Xia Luyao's.
He helplessly shook his head, stood up, and walked to Xia Luyao's side.
Xia Luyao woke with a start, looking cautiously at Lin Beichen. Had Lin Beichen known Xia Luyao's evaluation of him, he would definitely feel unfairly judged.
Then Xia Luyao also noticed her phone ringing, understood Lin Beichen's intention, apologized with a smile, and answered the call.
"Hello? Who is this?" Xia Luyao regained her decisive demeanor, her words carrying a resolute tone. This number was unfamiliar to her, but since it was the task phone, the caller must be military personnel.
"This is Wei Fan." A strange male voice came from the other end, "Because of your great achievement in this mission, I represent the higher-ups to directly commend you all." Lin Beichen keenly overheard the words, his eyes lit up. That's right! After all the hardships they went through, commendations are certainly due!
Xia Luyao's eyebrows also rarely showed a hint of happiness.