Chapter 1656 Are those involved blinded by their own interests?

"Yes."

Pan Xiaoxiao nodded and responded telepathically:

"Chen Lu, the current wife of Zhang Tiechui, a commoner player and a special category instructor of the Eclipse Guard, is a participant in the Ancient Secret Text Deciphering Project and a C-level researcher."

"I remember her innate ability, it seems to be 'Holy' type, right?" Li Luo took another bite of her apple and continued to transmit her voice.

“That’s right, the Bronze-grade [Divine Detection].” Pan Xiaoxiao quickly recalled and added:

"The specific effects are similar to [Reconnaissance], but its perception of monsters or demonized items is stronger than [Reconnaissance] of the same rank."

"How long has she been involved in the research?" Li Luo slowed down her chewing.

"It's been almost a year." Pan Xiaoxiao's recollection this time spanned a longer period.

no way,

My head is filled with far too many things, too much stuff.

It's already quite an achievement to be able to immediately recall the details of a C-level researcher.

Even so, she still had to rely on her brain enhanced by [Extreme Thinking], as well as her usual focus on allocating points to mental strength.

"Compared to researchers of the same level, C-level researcher Chen Lu's condition is the most stable, with her scores in each psychological assessment fluctuating within the normal range..."

“But there’s something wrong with her child.” Before Pan Xiaoxiao could finish speaking, Li Luo interrupted her telepathically:

"The basic rules in a newborn's body are disrupted, resulting in a loss of vitality."

"Could this be related to her involvement in the research of ancient cryptic texts?"

"If it is related, then it proves that 'Holy' players who participate in the research project of ancient texts will also suffer adverse effects."

“This…” Pan Xiaoxiao fell into deep thought for a moment.

Previously, in order to confirm the meeting with Kurgun and keep an eye on the trade progress with the Eldar, she had completely forgotten to connect the two matters.

Judging from the timeline, it seems that C-level researcher Chen Lu did indeed conceive during her involvement in the codebreaking project.

Perhaps players with the 'Holy' talent tree can indeed avoid the outburst of inner demons while researching ancient texts.

But the influence has not completely disappeared; instead, it subtly affects their next generation.

Is it really true that research projects on ancient secret texts can only rely on sacrificing lives?

"Think about this again later," Li Luo transmitted her voice.

"If the impact will only affect the next generation, then the researchers involved in the ancient scripture research project should ideally be 'holy' players who have already had children and do not plan to have any more in the future."

"The progress of each project still needs to be accelerated. This is a major matter for our benefactor, so we must do our best to handle it properly."

"Understood." Pan Xiaoxiao nodded, took out her special notebook, and marked it with symbols that only she could understand.

Li Luo glanced at it only once and then stopped paying attention.

At the same time, she also shut down her innate ability to see into Pan Xiaoxiao's inner thoughts.

Each performs their own duties.

The less you know about matters that are your responsibility to others, the better.

This was also what Lu Li's benefactor wanted.

"Has there been any unusual activity regarding Taotie, the manager of Zhaixing Tower?"

Li Luo took the initiative to change the subject.

Pan Xiaoxiao shook her head and replied telepathically:

"It's still the same as before, like coming to Earth for a vacation."

"It's just that Zhang Tiechui has been getting very close to him lately, perhaps to express his gratitude?"

Li Luo raised her eyebrows, continued munching on her apple, and did not respond.

Since the conversation had already turned to this topic, Pan Xiaoxiao decided to bring up matters related to the Taotie and transmitted her voice:

"I think it's necessary to discuss the fact that Taotie moved the Star-Picking Tower to the Solar System to cover up his purpose of seeking revenge against the Starry Sky Clan."

"Regardless of whether his plan succeeds or not, once the Taotie bares its fangs, the entire solar system may very well become a battlefield."

"Do we really not need to go a step further and devise some other countermeasures?"

"For example, severing ties with the Star-Picking Tower beforehand, or simply binding themselves to them?"

Li Luo shook her head and replied telepathically:

"Whether it's severing ties in advance or simply binding themselves to them, it's all a clear signal to the Xingheng Clan."

"The situation will be more complicated and even more detrimental to the Earth at that time."

"We can't rush things with the Taotie; we can only let it develop as it will and adapt to the situation."

After transmitting the message, Li Luo finished the last bite of her apple and turned to look at Pan Xiaoxiao.

After swallowing the fruit, a rare look of gossip appeared in her scarlet pupils, and she spoke directly:

"Xiaoxiao, do you think Madam Octopus knows that the 'white shark' is actually a black whale?"

"Huh?" Pan Xiaoxiao had no idea that the serious topic would suddenly veer off to such an off-topic, and her rapidly thinking brain couldn't quite stop itself for a moment.

After Li Luo repeated the question, she used her mental power to transmit her thoughts:

"I don't know... Besides, is it really okay for us to discuss this kind of thing directly? Aren't we afraid that outsiders will overhear us without any confidentiality measures?"

"What's the big deal..." Li Luo said dismissively.

"Neither Madam Octopus nor that sea creature who calls himself White Shark has any intention of hiding anything. Let's discuss it; there won't be any problems."

“Uh…that makes sense.” Pan Xiaoxiao thought Li Luo’s words made a lot of sense, so she decided to continue the discussion.

"However, I personally speculate that Madam Octopus probably knows the truth."

"After all, her authority is very similar to your talent and ability; both can see into people's inner thoughts."

"Seeing through the great white shark's disguise should be a piece of cake..."

"Her authority is different from my innate abilities," Li Luo pouted and corrected in a low voice.

"Her ability is to browse the target's past memories, while mine is to see into the target's current thoughts."

"Moreover, the power of the octopus seems to be able to be guarded against by the chosen ones of the same rank, so it is unlikely that it can see through the white shark's disguise directly."

“If even we outsiders can see through it, and she and Black Whale have been in love for so long and spent so much time together, there’s no reason why we shouldn’t see the signs, right?” Pan Xiaoxiao spoke a little quickly, as if she was worried for Madam Octopus.

"The onlooker sees more of the game than the player..." Li Luo shook her head and sighed, the gossipy look in her eyes receding like the tide, returning to her indifferent expression.

“Uh…” Pan Xiaoxiao was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond.

As women,

She could vaguely sense what Li Luo was thinking at that moment.

She probably misses Lu Li.

But isn't she the same?

Back then, I finally got to experience the taste of meat with Lu Li...

Before he could even taste the duck that was almost in his mouth, he was teleported back 320 years to the past by the Time Dragon.

Now she's exhausted, weary, and under immense pressure.

They either force themselves to hold it in, or they release it through vigorous exercise.

There's no one to hold in a strong embrace to confide in.

As her thoughts wandered, Pan Xiaoxiao suddenly remembered something and once again used her mental power to transmit her voice to Li Luo:

"Now, Mr. Lu's fate is unknown."