Xu Xin turned his head to look at the world tree outside the window, then looked at Shi Wanyun with interest: "I have a strong suspicion now, if we didnât grow this world tree, you probably wouldnât be on my side."
Shi Wanyun was silent for a moment, then gently nodded: "This is... probably the most important reason. This world tree shows me the possibility for humanity, perhaps humanity can truly defeat those monsters and turn the tide."
Xu Xin shook his head: "Youâre really straightforward."
"I just donât want to lie to you anymore." Shi Wanyun looked at him and said, "When this world tree appeared, and those mysterious voices started sowing discord between regions, I realized this tree is absolutely extraordinary."
"What would you do if I hadnât grown this tree?"
"...Youâve already subdued me, but as long as I behave, you donât seem to intend to kill me. I would continue to lurk by your side, looking for opportunities."
"Opportunity to kill me?"
"...Yes."
"You are honest. But I can understand."
Xu Xin looked at the world tree outside.
"To become the master of such a garden and command most people, this life has already surpassed the lives of 99% of people a thousand years ago, let alone in this perilous world."
Now, he looks forward to the growth of the world tree even more.
No wonder itâs called the world tree.
He was also puzzled why there were so many world trees; in his impression, a tree named world tree should belong solely to one world, right?
Now it seems, the name "world tree" isnât as exaggerated as he imagined.
Itâs called this because this tree itself is equivalent to a small world!
"No, you donât understand." Shi Wanyun pursed her lips and looked at Xu Xin, "You donât understand."
"...What do you mean?" Xu Xin asked, puzzled, looking at her.
"The information I obtained next is the key to my change in mindset." Shi Wanyun said, clutching his arm and pressing closer without waiting for Xu Xin to ask.
She met Xu Xinâs gaze: "I, Shi Wanyun, am not cheap enough to want to kill my savior because of a comfortable place to live."
Xu Xin gave her a deep look and closed his eyes.
...
The fifth took her to the front of the attic.
"What youâre going to see next is one of our core secrets, and you must keep it confidential."
The fifth suddenly stopped, blocking Shi Wanyunâs path as she wanted to continue inside.
"Remember, absolutely no word of this can be shared with anyone else, even those here, even those familiar to you like number 228."
Her words were very solemn.
"Not even number 228..." Shi Wanyun was slightly nervous.
This was indeed a core secret.
She had only been here for a day, and to let her know such a core secret, the pressure was indeed a bit much.
"I understand." She nodded.
"Alright, follow me."
The fifth headed towards the door of the building. She didnât reach out to push the door, yet it slowly opened as she approached.
A gust of heat hit her, mixed with some strange smell.
What the attic contained slowly made her mouth open wide.
The contents within the attic completely contradicted its exterior.
From the outside, the attic resembled Ancient China architecture, very elegant.
But inside...
There was a strong sense of steel torrents!
Complex, gigantic machinery operated before her, producing mechanical sounds.
She walked inside, the metal scent mixed with a hint of blood grew stronger.
It made her hold her breath momentarily.
However, thatâs not what she cared about.
"This... is..."
She raised her hand, pointing ahead.
On the wall, two rows of neatly arranged, over two meters tall large transparent capsules stood.
Each capsule was filled with a clear light red liquid, and inside the liquid were...
Strange-shaped, sleeping...
Monsters inducing physical discomfort.