No strange things are allowed to evolve!

It's not just about belittling yourself, but also about relying on others.

Even though the other person was Jiang Shu, she would rather stand with him than just stand behind him.

"Just go ahead and explain. You know best what you're thinking."

Seeing that Xue Wang didn't believe it at all, the president could only sigh.

"Then forget it. Actually, I didn't want you to be alone with him in the first place. I only thought of giving him this opportunity because he has some ability. But since you have these concerns, then let's just drop it."

Upon hearing this, the Snow King hesitated again.

Although this didn't align with his principles, it was, after all, a catastrophe-level item.

I might only be able to say I'm going to give it a try, but Jiang Shu really has a great chance of getting it.

If we deprive Jiang Shu of the opportunity to receive such a generous reward because of our own thoughts, wouldn't that be too wrong?

Or, tell him, but don't go yourself?

What if he encounters danger? Having me by his side means I can at least share the risk...

Gradually, her resolve began to waver.

How about we make an exception just this once?

But just as she made up her mind to do as her father said, the chairman suddenly spoke up:

"Since that kid isn't suitable, then you can team up with your Uncle Liu's son."

You probably still remember Uncle Liu's son, right? You used to play together a lot when you were little, but after they moved to another place, you haven't seen him much since.

This news was told to me by your Uncle Liu. I also heard that his son has become an Evolver and reached level six, but he hasn't ascended yet. He will be going this time as well.

Actually, when he told me about this, he also suggested that you two team up for mutual support. However, I felt that since you hadn't seen each other for so long, you might not be willing. Besides, that guy had a solid track record in Lie Town, which made me more convinced, so I didn't agree to his suggestion right away.

But since you're not planning to team up with that kid, and I'm worried about you going alone, I'll have to settle for second best and have you team up with Uncle Liu's son.

Oh, right, Dad has a precious item here. Even if you fail to conquer a death-type hatchery, it can save your life. Take it with you; it might be useful in a critical moment…”

Before he could finish speaking, he saw the Snow King's eyes widen in anger.

"I won't team up with him!"

......

After having dinner with her friend's mother, Jiang Shu busied herself washing the dishes in the kitchen.

At first, her friend's mother was somewhat surprised to see Jiang Shu come again.

She didn't understand why Jiang Shu had come back after get off work in the afternoon, even though he had just left in the morning.

Jiang Shu explained, "I'm mainly worried that you won't be able to handle it alone. I can't help you much, so I can only keep you company and cook you a meal."

This deeply moved the friend's mother, who kept saying during the meal that her son hadn't made the wrong friends.

Seeing this, Jiang Shu remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he felt somewhat embarrassed, because his visit wasn't solely due to this.

Thinking of this, Jiang Shu said he would come again tomorrow.

He didn't mind the trouble; as long as it made the old man happy, it was fine.

However, the friend's mother said that her friend's father would be discharged from the hospital tomorrow, so there was no need to trouble Jiang Shu anymore. She told him to go about his business and not to delay his own affairs. The two elderly people could take care of themselves. Unless there was an emergency, they would contact him again.

So Jiang Shu went along with it.

He was now certain that his friend had not left him any new information.

The mole likely summoned me today simply because it was the fastest way to take over, following proper procedures and avoiding suspicion.

Since nothing has been discovered, and I have to enter the incubator tonight, I naturally can't stay here any longer.

Otherwise, if her friend's mother found out that she had also suddenly disappeared, she might be terrified.

Seeing that Jiang Shu was about to leave, her friend's mother got up from the sofa and said with some reluctance, "You're leaving already?"

"Okay." Jiang Shu nodded. "I have some things to do later. Contact me anytime if you need anything."

"Okay, take care of yourself, don't worry about us."

"You can rest assured."

After leaving his friend's house, Jiang Shu quickly took a taxi home.

He thought back carefully and realized that since the day he went to Yunfu Temple, he hadn't stayed at home at all, except for a brief trip back to change his clothes.

That bowl of noodles that clumped up and wasn't eaten is still sitting on the kitchen stove.

It already smells bad.

I thought I'd be back this afternoon, but I didn't realize so many days have passed.

Jiang Shu shook his head helplessly, then decided to tidy up the house and wait for midnight to arrive.

But just then, his WeChat suddenly rang.

Jiang Shu, who had just rolled up her sleeves to clean the kitchen, took out her phone from her pocket and opened the chat window.

It's the Snow King.

[Snow King: Can you do me a favor?]

Jiang Shu replied curiously: 【What kind of help?】

[Snow King: I learned from my elders that there is a hatchery called Desert Lone Smoke that produces Cataclysmic items.]

Jiang Shu was taken aback.

So... someone in Snow Queen's family is also a member of the Fellowship?

After thinking for a moment, he started typing.

【Really?】

[Snow Queen: Really, I'm planning to give it a try, and then I need a teammate, so...]

So you want to team up with me?

[Snow Queen: Hmm, is that alright?]

Jiang Shu hesitated.

Actually, he didn't call her Snow Queen or White Lotus directly at first because he didn't want them to be in danger because of him.

But unexpectedly, after many twists and turns, the Snow King still found out about this.

So now Jiang Shu is a little unsure whether she should agree or not.

Seeing that Jiang Shu did not reply for a long time, Xue Wang sent a new message.

[Snow King: You really have to help me. If you don't team up with me, my parents are worried about me being alone and will arrange for me to team up with the son of my father's old friend.]

Jiang Shu raised an eyebrow.

[What is the other party's background?]

Upon seeing this message, Xue Wang on the other side of the screen gasped.

Looking at these simple words, she felt a strange sense of joy.

"other side..."

"So, in his view, we're together..."

"Speaking of which... is he in a hurry?"

Thinking of this, she quickly replied:

[Snow King: She's a level six evolved being, not yet fully evolved, but I've heard she's very powerful. Like us, she's also conquered the Cataclysmic Death-type Hatchery.]

After replying, Xue Wang eagerly awaited Jiang Shu's reaction.

But to his surprise, Jiang Shu did not show any sense of urgency; instead, he asked:

Can we ask him to come along? So he can protect me too.

[Snow King: ?]

"Even your parents wouldn't let you go into the hatchery alone, it must be very dangerous. Although I'm also interested in catastrophe-level items, I'm scared too."

[Snow King: ......]

"They have a Level 6 certificate, so they should be pretty reliable, right? After all, they're someone your dad trusts. Let's go together, otherwise I don't dare to go..."

[Snow King: Actually...]

[Actually what?]

After hesitating for a long time, Xue Wang finally deleted the line "My dad trusts your abilities more".

[Snow Queen: It's nothing. Well... you're probably all alone over there, right?]

Of course, I just heard about this, so I definitely don't have time to find my companions.

Boom!

Snow King's phone fell to the ground.

She seemed to suddenly understand something.

Could it be... that the other person is blaming her for not contacting him immediately, but instead waiting until her father assigned her a teammate she didn't like, and that's why she only contacted him then? Is she blaming her for treating him as a backup option?

No, that's not how it is!

She picked up her phone to explain, but the other end had already rejected her.

But just then, Jiang Shu sent another message:

If it's inconvenient, then forget it.

Snow King was taken aback again.

Does this mean that if I don't bring the person to him, he won't go?

On the other side, Jiang Shu sighed.

He initially wanted to refuse, but after hearing that the Snow King had such a powerful helper, he changed his mind.

He already had some guesses about the Snow King's identity.

A person trusted by one's parents should not only not be a burden, but should instead become an asset.

Moreover, Snow Queen herself is not weak. Her parents dote on her so much that they are willing to let her enter such a dangerous hatchery. In addition, with a catastrophe-level item as their target, they must be determined to get it. They might give her some useful items.

Therefore, Jiang Shu was satisfied with this team.

But for some reason, Snow King seemed a little unhappy?

Could it be that the other party actually wanted to use this person to provoke him?

Surely not...

Are there really any girls still using this kind of low-level approach?

If that's true, then it's really a case of a fool defeating a master.

Just as he was puzzled, the Snow King on the other end typed a few words tremblingly:

[Snow Queen: There are no inconveniences, so it's settled then.]

She put down her phone, feeling utterly exhausted.

But inexplicably, she also felt an indescribable excitement.

This reminded her of the things she had seen online.

"This...this can be considered a punishment, right?"

"So, having me bring that person along... does that mean I'm being asked to do a mission?"

Thinking of this, her breathing became rapid.

She picked up the phone, waited a moment, and then said to the person on the other end, "Dad, I've changed my mind..."

As she spoke, her eyes gleamed with an eerie light.

Chapter 142 Hatchery: Desert Railway (Today is the author's birthday, can you wish me a happy birthday?)

Jiang Shu packed her things until midnight.