novelhk Chapter 193 Topa: It seems like it's not impossible for me to come.
Chapter 193 Topa: It seems like it's not impossible for me to come.
In the company, who gets along best with Yun Zhi...?
Without a doubt, it is placer gold.
Even Yan Shilu, the proper manager of the "Talent Incentive Department" who came from the Xianzhou region, is no match for Sand Gold.
Toppa didn't quite understand.
Yunzhi had no idea what Topa was thinking, but if he did, he wouldn't mind giving Topa a very serious explanation:
—Who gave him the name Yan Shilu?
In the memory of that game, "Yan Shilu" and "Hua" had some entanglement, specifically in that the "Red Iris Immortal" who was slaying demons killed the "Demon Cult Leader" who had fallen into demonic possession.
The Immortal Boat Alliance's investigation into Yan Shilu also revealed that his attitude towards the Alliance was unclear, but he did not seem to have done anything wrong yet.
Therefore, Yun Zhi's attitude towards Yan Shilu was neither good nor bad. Before he did anything reckless, he would show the greatest possible goodwill to all the people of the Immortal Ship.
If you court death—
Chiming is a good example.
Generally speaking, everyone knows how to choose.
Similarly, Topa didn't know what Yunzhi was thinking, so she could only guess that it was because Yunzhi saved Shajin and Sister Sasana.
In fact, Yun Zhi left the siblings with Yao Qing Immortal Boat and then ignored them, not even remembering them at all.
If Yunzhi hadn't seen the gold dust while on business at the company and thought the young man was alright, at least genuinely kind to him—the gold dust probably wouldn't have caught his eye.
And Topa...
Because most of the time, the company receives the people sent by Yunzhi, and Topa only fills in when the people are not there, Topa doesn't actually know Yunzhi very well.
So at this moment, Toppa really wished she could turn back time, abandon the project, and throw that cloud fanatic who kept shouting "True Lord, True Lord" over here.
Maybe... it's not too late?
At that moment, Toppa, who was standing at the entrance of the Belobello Museum of History and Culture, silently pressed his earphone, hesitating whether to call Sand Gold over.
"Miss Toppa."
A familiar voice suddenly came from behind me.
Topa was startled and turned around to look.
Her long hair was tied up high, adorned with an intricately patterned black and gold hair crown. A piece of white jade dangled from her slender waist. She wore a traditional black robe with tight sleeves, typical of the Immortal Boat world, and stepped into a pair of gold-embroidered boots.
He was standing about three steps behind her, smiling at her.
Hmm, that smile...
That's right, it's the iconic smile of Yunzhi when facing foreign guests.
It is mostly used for negotiating with others.
After all, there's a saying that goes, when facing someone who has value to you, even if they are a threat, you should use a smile and politeness to cover up your true feelings.
"Miss Topa, may I speak with you in private?"
The cloud-like Toppa extended an invitation.
Topa: ? I don't think I should refuse.
So, Toppa and Yunzhi walked into... the museum behind them.
Following the typical formula of movies and TV dramas, such places where dirty deals are likely to occur should be places like coffee shops.
But let's not make things difficult for Belloberg.
For a long time, the history museum in Belleburg was in a state of great decline.
The reason is the loss of cultural relics and mismanagement.
Later, Xing ran around Belleburg to find the artifacts, organized their stories, and found acquaintances to serve as guides, which revitalized the museum.
—This child is really smart.
No wonder they were able to bring Jinren Alley up in such a short time.
The two strolled around the museum, neither of them speaking for a while.
The somewhat awkward atmosphere continued until Toppa looked at a painting on the wall—
"What a moving painting..."
Topanam's comments.
Yunzhi also looked over:
It was a very depressing painting; the streets of Belleburg were shrouded in the glow of sunset, just before darkness fell.
It seems as if this foreshadows Belloberg's impending doom.
Yun Zhi withdrew his gaze:
"Miss Topa, would you mind telling me your thoughts?"
Those guys in the company probably won't really take this seriously in this godforsaken place, Yalilo-6.
Besides, they probably have even bigger messes to deal with.
Didn't you hear about the gold nuggets a while ago? Pinocone—
The company is riddled with internal factions, and the Yalilo-6 project can be described as a thankless and arduous undertaking.
So, why did Toppa come?
Toppa's pet, which was spread out all over the tent, came running over with a "plop plop" sound and jumped onto Yunzhi's shoulder.
Yun picked up the pig and petted it casually.
Toppa didn't pay any attention, he just sighed.
"I genuinely want to help Belloberg."
She began to speak:
"I was born on a planet on the edge of the galaxy, a place so remote that it was almost unknown and resource-scarce. In order to survive, my home planet had to engage in manufacturing jobs for other interstellar civilizations. As you know, these were mostly jobs in the chemical and heavy industries, which are extremely harmful to the environment."
Yunzhi expressed her understanding: "So, it was the company that helped you."
"Hmm..." Topa nodded, "Although we signed contracts with the company and became its employees because of this, my home planet was also saved as a result."
"So, you want to help planets that, like your homeworld, are on the verge of destruction in the same way?"
"Yes."
Topa laughed and said, "Freedom is indeed a precious treasure, and I also love freedom. However, one is only qualified to pursue freedom when survival is guaranteed, isn't that right?"
That's true.
Yunzhi agreed with this view: "However, as the saying goes, no one gets up early without a reason. The alliance can also help them. I'm sorry if I snatched your project."
Topa slumped his shoulders in disappointment: "I understand. Actually, when our supervisor Diamond mentioned Belloborg, no one wanted to get involved. I just couldn't bear it... After all, I've looked at a lot of cases—worlds invaded by the Star Core have all perished. Even with the help of the Star Train, it only delayed things."
"Without external intervention, in the end, they still became a world of death and destruction."
Yun Zhizheng paused in his hand as he was stroking the tent.
"That reminds me..."
His beautiful eyes narrowed slightly: "We should indeed discuss this with them. Hopefully, Walter still remembers some of the principles behind that thing..."
"What did you say?" Topa looked at Yunzhi in confusion.
Yun changed the subject: "It's nothing, I was just thinking about something from the past... But you reminded me, the Star Train did save many worlds troubled by the Star Core, but in the end it was just a way to buy time."
The clouds spread out and lifted high—lifted high.
"To truly save lives, one still needs to possess some personal strength."
"I can see you mean well. In that case, as compensation—"
Yun took out the plain-looking bag, opened it, and handed it to Toppa.
The bag of unpolished foundation stones, rich in visible "protective" power, glowed faintly before Toppa's eyes.
Toppa: ...
⊙ω⊙
Although I had often heard about sand gold before, seeing it in person made me realize that what sand gold was said was an understatement.
Even the ornate language of Sand Gold pales in comparison to the foundation stone, which is rich in the power of the Star God of Preservation.
In front of him, Yunzhi looked down at his phone, his fingers constantly sending messages.
The True Lord's whisper echoed in my ears—
"Take a few pieces."
Toppa: ...
Should I wash my hands first?
Meanwhile, Walter, still on the train, received a message from the Clouds—
—Yunzhi: Walter, I remember you had some connection with the scientist who repaired the Fourth Divine Key. How much do you know about the Fourth Divine Key?
—PS: The Herrscher Core goes without saying.
Walter: ? ? ?
Why are you suddenly asking this?
The scientist who repaired the Fourth Divine Key was Himeko's father from that world.