Collapse Iron: I just transmigrated! You want me to save the Black Tower?!

The company's point is that even missing just one breeding insect poses a risk of spreading, so the best approach is to nip them in the bud.

They mean they are not prepared to leave any risk behind.

Despite strong opposition... well, actually there wasn't much opposition.

After all, this incident has indeed aroused public outrage.

In short, after the company obtained the final decision-making power, it almost immediately surrounded the entire Immortal Ship under the pretext of preservation.

As for the Immortal Boat Alliance...

It exists in name only.

......

Meanwhile, Heita and Jiang Jiu were relatively at peace.

The Black Tower sent him a final verdict, packing Jiang Jiu and the space station together and taking them back to the vicinity of Azure Star.

Jiang Jiu found an empty room and scrolled through the notes on his phone.

Yiting, breeding, Onpharos... they should all be in order, right?

He felt that dealing with this breeding process had taken a lot of effort, and the tension suddenly eased, but he belatedly realized that he had a bit of a headache.

...Strange, shouldn't I be sleepy at this time?

Why do I have a headache?

So why do I still get a headache even after using all these methods?

and......

I feel inexplicably tired.

"...Tsk, never mind."

He decided to give up thinking about these messy questions and just get some sleep.

There's no problem that a good night's sleep can't solve.

If so, then take another nap.

......

I slept for a little longer than I expected.

When he opened his eyes again, he didn't see the familiar room, but a white ceiling.

Drip... drip... drip...

Jiang Jiu was dazed for a few seconds, then turned his head to look at the sophisticated experimental equipment next to him.

He thought pessimistically.

So, did the Black Tower finally lose patience and start researching him?

What happened to the rule that we shouldn't gossip about our colleagues...?

"Awake?" Black Tower's cold voice came from the doorway.

She changed out of her usual clothes and put on a more comfortable dark purple loungewear robe. Her long hair was casually draped over her shoulders as she leaned against the door, with a semi-transparent data panel floating beside her.

"..."

Jiang Jiu sat up, pressed his temples, remained silent for two seconds, and then asked, "...So you really planned to dissect me and study me after you tricked me into coming to your space station?"

Hei Ta glanced at Jiang Jiu and said calmly, "Your thinking is very jumpy, but your mind seems relatively clear. Good, you're not crazy."

Jiang Jiu: "...?"

Before he could think about it, a glass of liquid of unknown origin was placed in front of him.

"Drinked."

"......it is good."

Jiang Jiu's head was buzzing, and he almost subconsciously did as Hei Ta said.

I only remembered I was curious about what it was after I finished drinking it.

"Is it sweet?" Black Tower asked.

...Sweet soup?

Jiang Jiu paused for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, it's very sweet."

Black Tower glanced at him: "So you can't taste anything? How long has this been going on?"

Jiang Jiu was stunned for a moment, her hand holding the cup paused, and she felt her mind instantly clear. "...You tricked me?"

"Don't change the subject. This nutrient solution contains a high concentration of artemisia argyi. Under normal circumstances, even if your sense of taste is slightly impaired, you should be able to taste a distinct bitterness. But you say it's very sweet."

She tilted her head slightly: "There are two possibilities now. Your sense of taste is confused, and your perception of taste is significantly distorted. Or, you have lost your sense of taste and can't taste anything at all."

"But you were clearly giving an instinctive answer based on my question, so..."

Black Tower took a few steps forward, pinched his chin, and leaned down slightly: "You know you've lost your sense of taste, so why did you lie to me?"

"...Black Tower."

Jiang Jiu leaned against the wall, facing the black tower that was very close to him. He glanced into her eyes and then looked away, finally able to say helplessly.

"Hasn't anyone told you? Don't get too close when talking to someone of the opposite sex, or it'll easily..."

"Easy what?"

The Black Tower not only did not retreat, but actually moved even closer.

There was a hint of inquiry in her eyes, but she didn't see the emotion she was looking for in Jiang Jiu's eyes.

He seemed somewhat resistant.

Why? This action made Black Tower feel a little uncomfortable.

Jiang Jiu didn't look into Hei Ta's eyes, his voice tinged with weariness: "...Alright, stop fooling around, stay away from me, or I can't guarantee I won't do something to you."

Black Tower chuckled: "You? Don't forget, this is my territory. Why don't you try and see how much of your power you can still use?"

"Once you're in my hands, you'd better do whatever I want with you."

Jiang Jiu: "..."

Meanwhile, the fourth mirror, which had been forgotten and was standing guard at the door, heard the intermittent conversation inside and its entire surface went numb.

What exactly are those two talking about...?

What is she planning to do? What action is she planning to take? What is Lady Black Tower planning to do...?

Is this something this mirror can hear?!

Will it be silenced after tonight?!

Chapter 139: Now that you're in my hands, you can't even beg for death.

"Stop fooling around, get out of the way—"

Hei Ta casually pressed a button. Jiang Jiu subconsciously tried to use his strength to break free, but found that his limbs were slightly numb.

He paused for two seconds, then looked up at the Black Tower.

"...What are you doing?"

Hei Ta looked at Jiang Jiu's slightly widened eyes and curled his lips slightly: "Don't waste your energy. During the thirty-nine times you were unconscious, I put a lot of effort into you."

"Besides... what you just drank should have taken effect by now."

Jiang Jiu sighed and said helplessly, "...Didn't you say it was a nutrient solution?"

"You believe everything I say? You trust me that much?"

"..."

Jiang Jiu was momentarily speechless.

"So... Great genius, what exactly do you want? You know I'm not even afraid of death, so just say what you want. If it's not too outrageous, I might be able to cooperate."

Hei Ta raised an eyebrow and looked at Jiang Jiu.

Are you provoking me?

"If you fall into my hands, you'll be begging for death."

Jiang Jiu looked at the black tower's purple eyes so close to his face, and felt the numbness in his limbs that, while not intense, was enough to restrict some of his movements. Instead of panicking, he chuckled softly.

The smile revealed little emotion, only a hint of resigned helplessness and a touch of helpless indulgence.

"Can't you even die...?"

He repeated those four words, tilting his head slightly.

"Black Tower, do you know how funny that sounds to me?"

Death was a very empty and insignificant concept to him.

I don't remember when it started.

This thing is no longer very important to him.

to him.

Problems that can be solved by death and reincarnation are not problems.

I won't dwell on things that can be accomplished through trial and error.

Anyway... he has plenty of opportunities.

Just like right now.

It would have been easy for him to leave; the system shop offered a dazzling array of suicide methods and poisons, making it unnecessary.

He was actually quite curious about what the Black Tower wanted to do.

"Whether it's funny or not doesn't matter, as long as it's useful." Hei Ta straightened up, crossed his arms, and looked down at Jiang Jiu. "Now, I'll ask, and you'll answer."

When did you realize you had lost your sense of taste?