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Chapter 186 The Approaching Ruins (Please Subscribe, Add to Favorites, and Subscribe to Monthly Rankings)

"After entering the ruins, each person will be randomly placed in any location within the three million square kilometers of the ruins. Most of the time, it is almost impossible for two people who enter the ruins to meet. At least based on our current experience, there has never been an example of two people being placed in the same area."

As the morning sun shone, Zhang Anxia gripped the steering wheel and drove his car toward the airport.

He looked back at the brand-new little gate and the sign of the mental hospital that were gradually receding into the distance, then turned his gaze to the side.

Beside him was a mithril box containing the sealed artifact he had previously obtained, the 'Magician's Hat'.

Next to the mithril box was an open small metal box, inside which were neatly stacked mithril test tubes containing a dark purple solution.

The box has three layers, with six mithril test tubes on each layer, for a total of eighteen mithril test tubes.

He Ao had only obtained fifteen Corpse Flowers before, and when Zhang Anxia heard that he needed them, he took out three Corpse Flowers from the Xidu Research Institute's inventory and mixed them into a solution for him.

These mithril test tubes and the mithril box containing the magician's hat were all 'lent' to him by Old Zhang.

He Ao initially wanted to refuse these things, but Old Zhang simply patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile,

"Now that you're part of the research institute, representing the Xidu City Research Institute, you can't be too shabby."

So He Ao didn't stand on ceremony and accepted it directly.

After all, there are indeed dangers in the ruins, and he does need these things, so there's no need to be coy.

With these eighteen Corpse Flower solutions in hand, he could even attempt to kill a C-rank enemy.

At worst, he can just help Old Zhang out if he needs anything in the future.

That's how relationships are built through give and take.

When he was at his lowest point, Lao Liu would often give him extra money, both openly and secretly, and he never hesitated to accept it.

Later, he handled many cases for Lao Liu, and although he took money from them, Lao Liu was promoted.

It's not far from the Third Mental Hospital of Xidu City to Xidu City Airport.

They soon arrived at the airport waiting area.

Old Zhang bought two tickets, departing from Xidu at nine in the morning and arriving in Dongdu at noon.

They arrived just before boarding, so the two of them went straight through security.

He Ao was initially worried that the mithril box wouldn't pass security, but it went through without any problems.

Then he followed Zhang Anxia into the waiting area, had his ticket checked by the flight attendant, and boarded the plane.

Is this your first time flying?

Seeing his somewhat reserved yet curious expression, Zhang Anxia asked softly.

"Ah."

He Ao nodded slightly.

Airfares to Central Turkey are usually not expensive, but Heo had never needed to travel far before.

Ander does have memories of riding in airships, but the airships in the dungeon world are quite different from the planes in the main world. Moreover, after returning to the main world, Heo's memories of the characters in the dungeon world gradually become blurred, unlike the clear memories he had in the dungeon world.

"It's nothing, just like any other mode of transportation. It might bounce a bit when it encounters turbulence, but you'll get used to it. Nothing else."

No problem.

This was the first time Zhang Anxia had seen curiosity about the unknown in He Ao's eyes.

It was at this moment that Zhang Anxia realized He Ao was like a child who had just turned eighteen.

"Ah."

He Ao followed Zhang Anxia and sat down in a window seat in the middle section.

Old Zhang had bought two economy class tickets, and since the time and location weren't ideal for continuing to talk about the ruins, he quieted down.

As for why I bought an economy class ticket...

Because economy class fares are reimbursable.

Liu Nan did not join them. Formal researchers and specially appointed researchers are separated because many specially appointed researchers need to conceal their identities and maintain greater privacy.

Of course, she didn't associate with the formal researchers either.

She went there last night on Liu Zhengyun's private jet, and sent a message to He Ao before leaving.

"What's wrong? If you want to take pictures, you can do so after the plane takes off. The view from the sky will be much better."

Zhang Anxia noticed He Ao staring blankly at the wing outside the window and asked softly.

“I remember seeing information about this glass before; it’s triple-layered,” He Ao tapped on the airplane window. “I’m wondering, how much force would it take to break it? Is it legal to break this thing? It probably isn’t, right? If you break this thing to escape in a dangerous situation, would that be legal?”

If you're going to hijack a plane, at least make it seem normal.

Zhang Anxia's brow twitched. He began to wonder if he was getting too old and starting to fall behind the thinking of young people.

The three hours on the plane passed quickly.

He Ao didn't actually break the airplane window to test its legality. Instead, he quietly opened his phone and looked through the magic books he had downloaded offline.

As his understanding of magic deepened, he began to think that the miracle magic he needed might not have to be too complicated.

Some simple illusion magic tricks, if they actually work, can achieve a kind of miracle and be very helpful in life and in battle.

During the flight, the aircraft also encountered turbulent air currents, which caused it to sway up and down.

Zhang Anxia wanted to remind He Ao not to panic, but when he turned around, he found He Ao calmly flipping through an e-book, as if the violent shaking of the plane had no effect on him.

After arriving in Dongdu, the two went out for lunch.

Then, when no one was around, Zhang Anxia continued to explain the rules of the ruins to He Ao.

In summary, it's actually quite simple.

First, the passageway opened by the ruins does not have a physical form.

It doesn't show a vortex or a door like in movies or TV shows.

It is in a specific location and does not cause any changes in that location, but as long as someone gets close, they can sense a kind of 'call' that is echoing in their subconscious.

This description reminded He Ao of the 'background noise' that would ring in his mind when he activated his super memory after advancing to D-level. However, this kind of active, conscious, and informative 'call' was different from that kind of chaotic background noise.

However, when it comes to background noise, after He Ao returned to the main world and activated his super memory, he could hardly hear those messy background noises anymore.

I wonder if I'm being isolated by something.

Getting back to the main topic, let's return to the ruins.

There is actually a limit to the number of people who can hear the 'call' of the ruins.

According to Lao Zhang, initially only ordinary people could hear these calls and enter the ruins. However, as time went on, the level of those who could hear the 'calls' became higher and higher.

Ranks F, Rank E, and now even Rank D can hear the call.

The research institute speculates that this may mean that the ruins are, on some level, getting 'closer and closer' to the main world.

Calvin, a little later.

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After arriving in Dongdu, He Ao and the other selected specially appointed researchers will take the institute's private plane to Liu Zhengyun's private island.

After receiving basic equipment and supplies on that island, proceed to the passage to the ruins.

Because the oil field where the archaeological site was discovered is located in the middle of the ocean, far from the coastline of Central Turkey, the flight took a relatively long time.

It will take nearly nine hours.

After seeing He Ao off at the boarding gate, Old Zhang patted He Ao's arm with a smile and said, "Come back alive."

He Ao opened his mouth.

The last time he heard those words was from Roger, when he was known as Rigitt.

Well... Rijette probably didn't survive.

This sounds like some incredible flag.

However, He Ao did not speak in the end, but simply nodded and walked towards the research institute's private jet with his Kaifeng vegetable paper bag on his back.

The flight attendants showed no surprise at the paper bag on He Ao's head. After asking for He Ao's code name, they warmly and politely guided him to his cabin.

The reason it is described as a cabin is because this seat is much longer than the usual seats, like a long sofa, where you can sit or lie down. The outer layer of the sofa is surrounded by a metal partition with an oval arc shape.

It looks quite beautiful.

He Ao sat down and found a small door next to him that could be closed to isolate the entire space from the outside world.

He activated his super memory, checked to make sure there were no cameras inside, removed the package of opened food, and locked the partition door.

On the left side, next to the window, is a metal partition with a small LCD TV embedded in it. Below the TV is a cabinet with several books inside.

When he first came in, the flight attendants had already told him that these books contained information about the ruins.

The in-flight announcement began broadcasting a safety notice, reminding passengers that they could rest during the nine-hour flight to recharge, as there might not be time to rest after arriving at their destination.

He Ao reached out and took down the books from the small cabinet. He flipped through them briefly and found that the contents were similar to what Zhang Anxia had told him, and even more detailed.

For example, it only mentioned that the number of people who could enter the ruins each time was limited, but Zhang Anxia told him that the number of people who could enter the ruins was gradually increasing.

Testing the number of people who can enter the ruins is simple: walk to the location of the ruins passage, and the number of people who hear the 'call' in their hearts determines the number of slots available.

According to Zhang Anxia, ​​the call will grow stronger and stronger, and those who hear it will also be able to vaguely sense when the ruins will open.

Entering the ruins is a one-time event; you have to wait in advance, or you'll miss it.

Inside the ruins, there are three main areas: the ruined city, the underground palace, and the wilderness.

Most of the area inside the ruins is likely a ruined city, but this speculation is based on the premise that each person entering is randomly teleported.

Because most people who enter the ruins end up in the rubble.