Xiao Xiao nodded and began to introduce, "This is indeed underground, and we are now in a vast underground camp."
"Then you never see the light?" Chen Fan asked again.
Even if Xiao Xiao was a member of the Knights of the Undead, and perhaps skilled, it would be unbearable even for Xiao Xiao to not see the light every day.
Xiao Xiao shook her head and smiled, saying, "It's not as exaggerated as you said. The people recruited from outside for Sector Thirteen truly cannot see the outside light frequently. After completing their cycle of months-long work, they can leave here, so it's harmless. As for us, we have freedom of movement."
As she spoke, Xiao Xiao took out a card from her怀. "Sector Thirteen has a strict hierarchical system. Only if your status is up to par can you freely enter and exit here."
"Then why does Sector Thirteen have so much cargo that needs to be transported?"
This question had been bothering Bai Zhannian for a whole day.
Xiao Xiao smiled and continued, "Because Sector Thirteen is conducting experiments. They want to change this world, so they need a constant flow of materials into the core of Sector Thirteen, which naturally requires a large number of personnel."
"So that's how it is," Chen Fan nodded.
Xiao Xiao then looked at the two of them, "Go ahead, what other questions do you have? Ask them all, and I will answer them all at once."
"Last question, do you know where the divine artifact is?"
Mentioning the divine artifact, Chen Fan's gaze turned serious.
Their purpose for coming here was to find the divine artifact as soon as possible.
However, Xiao Xiao hesitated immediately and frowned, "Even I don't know about this. But I know Sector Thirteen has a core area, and to enter it, you need a special pass. I suspect the divine artifact might be hidden inside."
"Can you enter and exit that place you mentioned?"
Sector Thirteen was extremely vast, and even Chen Fan found it difficult to orient himself here.
Therefore, without someone to lead the way, it would be as difficult as reaching the heavens for them to find a specific location.
Even providing coordinates wouldn't make it that easy.
After a long pause, Xiao Xiao frowned, "I can indeed enter and exit freely, but it would be a bit difficult to bring you in, because outsiders are simply not allowed to enter the core area."
"You mentioned earlier that you were going to change our identities, weren't you?"
Chen Fan then looked at her.
Xiao Xiao nodded, "Yes, but it would only make you my attendants. This registration is only one level higher than that of hired laborers."
Chen Fan and Bai Zhannian exchanged glances. After a while, Chen Fan said, "Then arrange our identities first. That way, we can find an opportunity to enter later."
"Alright."
After speaking, Xiao Xiao walked to the desk and took out two cards from a drawer, handing them to Chen Fan and the other.
"But this is still not enough, because your quotas are already accounted for. If two hired laborers go missing, the people in Sector Thirteen will definitely be suspicious. So, we still need to be on the safe side. Wait for my arrangements."
"Then what is the use of this card?" Chen Fan fiddled with the square card in his hand, finding nothing special about it.
Xiao Xiao said, "This card is an access card for Sector Thirteen. Of course, it can only open some doors that are not particularly special, so you both need to use it carefully."
"Understood."
Chen Fan nodded, put away the card, and then returned the way he came with Bai Zhannian.
Back in the room, everything returned to a state of calm.
Bai Zhannian looked at Chen Fan and asked, "Do you really intend to trust Xiao Xiao?"
"Didn't we get deceived by Sluell before? But we still got information about the divine artifact. Although we don't know what the Knights of the Undead are trying to do, one thing is certain: they want to help us obtain the divine artifact."
All the way here, everything was a calculation by the Knights of the Undead.
But it had to be said that they had indeed received a lot of help from the Knights of the Undead.
Therefore, as long as they were vigilant against the people of the Knights of the Undead, it would be fine. As for what they were trying to do, it had nothing to do with Chen Fan.
As long as they could obtain the divine artifact from Sector Thirteen, they would no longer need to be in contact with the Knights of the Undead.
Bai Zhannian said faintly, "I always feel like things are not that simple. Don't you feel that it was too easy for us to enter Sector Thirteen?"
"Indeed. So what are you suspicious of?" Chen Fan asked.
Bai Zhannian thought for a moment and then said, "I just feel that there's something wrong with this Xiao Xiao, but I can't even figure out what exactly is wrong."
"Then don't overthink it," Chen Fan smiled. "We'll take it one step at a time."
"That's all we can do."
The night passed without incident. The next morning, Chen Fan and the other two left their room early.
At this moment, the two of them were standing in the corridor, receiving work uniforms issued by Sector Thirteen, just like all the hired laborers.
However, just as the people from Sector Thirteen were about to give their speech, a familiar figure suddenly walked from the corner of the corridor.
Xiao Xiao glanced at the supervisor and said faintly, "I need two people from my side to help me with something. You can directly assign two hired laborers to me."
"That's not according to the rules, is it?"
The supervisor looked at Xiao Xiao with difficulty.
Although Xiao Xiao's authority was above his, he found it hard to explain if he directly took away hired laborers.
However, Xiao Xiao's expression suddenly turned grim, and she frowned, "What? You can't even handle this small task for me?"
"Then I need to ask for instructions..."
The supervisor quickly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
Xiao Xiao then folded her arms and smiled with satisfaction.
A few minutes later, the supervisor returned with his phone and respectfully walked up to Xiao Xiao, saying, "I have received all the instructions. Director Xiao can choose two people herself. However, my authority is limited. Even if you use them to help you, they need to return to this area to reside in the evening. You shouldn't need me to remind you of the rules of Sector Thirteen, should you?"
"Are you telling me what to do?"
The next second, Xiao Xiao's expression turned grim, and she looked at the supervisor coldly.
The supervisor was so scared that cold sweat was streaming down his face. He quickly explained, "I didn't mean that. I was just following orders. Director Xiao wouldn't make things difficult for me, would you?"
"Get lost."
Pushing the supervisor aside, Xiao Xiao strutted around in front of Chen Fan, Bai Zhannian, and the others with a proper demeanor.
Finally, she pointed at Chen Fan and Bai Zhannian and said, "They both look good. It will be them."