Chapter 423: Chapter 423

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"So many cities and war zones have erupted in Magic Beast Tides."

At the Sealed City military base, Qian Qi sat in the meeting room and frowned at the map marked with red dots.

"Fortunately, they’re all low-level Magic Beast Tides, and the local guard forces can handle them for now," said Ye Shi Yao, head of the Ye Family.

At this time, the Seven Great Families were all sending troops to gather evolution materials from the instances, while the Ye Family was stationed at Sealed City, overseeing the Sealed City military base... specifically the meeting room.

Thus, in the meeting room, apart from the projections of other family leaders, there were only Ye Shi Yao and Qian Qi, two living, breathing people.

"However, the locations where these monster instances are erupting seem to gather in fixed areas, whether it’s a coincidence or not."

Su Xingchen, projected on the screen, pointed to the densely packed red dot areas on the map, "East, West, South, North, and Central..."

He paused for a moment and then said slowly, "Each has a broadly erupting zone."

Qian Qi instantly squinted.

The system said that these low-level instance eruptions are due to upcoming S-level dungeon eruptions. If that’s the case... doesn’t it mean there will be five S-level dungeons with space cracks, erupting in five waves of S-Class Magical Beast Tides?!

And if each S-level dungeon releases an S-Class Magical Beast, it means humanity will face 5 S-Class Magical Beasts simultaneously!

Not to mention whether humans can handle these 5 S-Class Magical Beasts, just the Advanced Magical Beast Tide that the S-Class Magical Beasts might bring could be disastrous enough for humanity!

"Ha, damn it!" Qian Qi pounded the table and cursed, "Can these beasts self-PUA themselves into crazy obsession for humans, crash into walls for humans?"

Everyone present: ...?

What are you talking about? Even daydreams wouldn’t go that far!

"Why are you all staring at me!" Seeing everyone watching her, Qian Qi, who was a bit irritable from long-term hunting in instances, grumbled, "Is it not because you’re all so hopeless? If only you were as handsome as I am, there wouldn’t be a shortage of beasts leaning in!"

You? Look at your distorted face now; where is the handsomeness?

But none dared to retort, because Qian Qi was right—her beast contracts truly did lean in.

Everyone stared at the twenty-something yawning A-level Emperor Pythons on her head, feeling sour: Why aren’t these obedient and attached Contracted Beasts theirs?

"You guys better be prepared, I suspect we’re really close to doom." Seeing their envious stares, Qian Qi quickly smoothed her hair, "The threat we face may not be limited to just two or three S-Class Magical Beasts."

Qian Qi’s words brought a sudden stillness to the atmosphere. Previously, they harbored a sliver of hope that only one S-Class Magical Beast might appear, or at worst two, but Qian Qi’s mention of not just two or three made them realize the seriousness of the situation.

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"Oh, by the way." Before leaving, Qian Qi turned to Nangong Zhang’s projection, with a smile, "Nangong Family Head, could you please have Nangong Yan come to Sealed City. I made an appointment to send a big gift to the Nangong Family."

Nangong Zhang, who had been discreetly watching Qian Qi, slightly relaxed his gaze when addressed by her. He subtly assessed her expression but found nothing unusual, prompting him to give a few courteous smiles, "Alright."

It seems that Nangong Yan hadn’t lied to him; Qian Dafang genuinely intends to give a big gift to the Nangong Family.

So, he decided to let Nangong Yan go.

Qian Qi curved her lips and left the meeting room with large strides, not caring about the turbulent undercurrents behind her.

In front of the Seven Great Families, she openly hinted at her good relationship with Nangong Yan and even suggested a "gift" that might instantly change a family’s status, thereby redirecting other families’ attention to Nangong Zhang, who’d begin secretly suppressing the Nangong Family.

The gaze Nangong Zhang placed on her should lessen considerably.

Sorry old man, but for my personal safety, you’ll have to endure some inconvenience~

Qian Qi met Nangong Yan primarily about the Blast Flame Gun.

But unexpectedly, she waited for six hours.

Nangong Yan finally arrived at Sealed City and, upon entering the door, heard Qian Qi’s sarcastically playful tone, "Yo, dog ass, I thought you kicked the bucket and couldn’t make it."

Hong City’s distance from Sealed City isn’t long, yet he took his time despite riding a Hovercar?

"What, missed me?" Nangong Yan’s peach blossom eyes shined with charm as he slowly approached Qian Qi, "Should I compensate you?"

"Don’t bother." Qian Qi, unaffected by his flirtation, got straight to the point, "Weren’t you supposed to take me to see your lab once I was finished?"

Nangong Yan paused slightly, "Now?"

"Yes, I have other things to do. I need to quickly confirm whether your lab is up to standard." With that, Qian Qi picked up the combat bag placed beside her.

"..." Nangong Yan lifted his Light Brain, seemingly sent messages, then chuckled lightly, "But, I haven’t eaten yet. Could you kindly take me to get something first?"

Qian Qi finally looked at him properly and realized that Nangong Yan seemed to have lost a lot of weight, looking like he hadn’t eaten in a while. Although it didn’t affect his charmingly roguish handsomeness, the overall impression was veiled with a pitiful aura.

It’s only been half a month since they last met—what could make him this scrawny?

His beautiful eyes also bore a dark shade, hinting at poor sleep.

"Is Nangong Zhang not feeding you?" Qian Qi couldn’t help but frown.

Nangong Yan chuckled softly, "Qian Qi, only you dare call him by name."

Qian Qi thought nothing of it; she called Su Xingchen’s name privately too—no big deal.

"He won’t feed me, but you can take me." Nangong Yan replied lightly, followed by a timely growl from his stomach.

"Alright then." Qian Qi also felt her stomach, "We’ll find a restaurant halfway."

She left the room with her combat bag, moving with agility, while the man slowly touched a part of his chest with turbulent emotions in his eyes.

He meant—"Only she dare call Nangong Zhang by name"?

What he meant clearly was only she could rescue him from Nangong Zhang’s dire confinement and repeated torment in the cold dark room.....

Along the way, Qian Qi found a restaurant and ordered a few dishes.

After they ate their fill, Nangong Yan excused himself, saying it was too late and he was sleepy, wanting to stay at a nearby hotel.

Seeing it was indeed late and the lab workers might’ve clocked out, Qian Qi nodded and booked two luxurious presidential rooms.

Nangong Yan was a bit astonished, even calling her by a nickname, "Qiqi, you’re too kind."

Qian Qi squinted slightly, her smile pure and comforting, "Glad you know ^－^."

In the end, the costs would all be tallied into the price of the explosive gun blueprint—who would ever think Qian Qi was the generous type?