Xiao Xiao’s identity was clear, so the supervisor didn’t ask any further questions, nor did she find it strange that Chen Fan and the other were hired laborers.
After all, Xiao Xiao had been in District Thirteen for many years. To them, her words were law.
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Xiao had led Chen Fan and the other away from the area where workers were hired.
Along the way, the trio saw many people from District Thirteen. Everyone they passed respectfully greeted Xiao Xiao.
When they reached a secluded spot, Chen Fan lowered his voice and asked, "I didn't expect your popularity in District Thirteen to be so high! Everyone seems to know you?"
"What does that have to do with my popularity?" Xiao Xiao pointed to the badge on her chest. Chen Fan then noticed a round badge on her chest, but he couldn't understand the pattern on it.
He then curiously asked, "What is this?"
"This is a symbol of power in District Thirteen. Different badges represent different statuses. Of course, those with lower status won't have badges, just like you two."
Chen Fan felt incredibly awkward. He hadn't expected them to be considered insignificant.
However, this wasn't a place they intended to spend their lives in, so it didn't matter if they weren't respected.
Chen Fan continued, "How long have you been in District Thirteen? Judging by your rank, you must be quite high."
Along the way, they had seen people in clothes of various colors, but regardless of age, everyone looked at Xiao Xiao with respect.
Clearly, age wasn't the sole determinant of status in District Thirteen; the badge on one's chest represented their standing.
Xiao Xiao thought for a moment and then said, "I don't remember exactly, but I was sent to District Thirteen when I was very young. I became a spy for the Undead Knights. Since the Undead Knights haven't activated me all these years, the people of District Thirteen haven't noticed anything unusual about me, and my status has naturally risen."
"The reason these people are respectful is because we haven't encountered the core figures yet. If we continue deeper into District Thirteen, you'll see those old guys. They are the true leviathans of District Thirteen. Even I have to be extremely respectful when I see them."
Chen Fan nodded. Even with her authority, Xiao Xiao was clearly not a core figure, otherwise, the Undead Knights wouldn't have been suppressed by District Thirteen in the desert for so long.
Moreover, District Thirteen didn't originate from the desert, yet their power could crush the Undead Knights.
Now Chen Fan believed Yao Hui's words. Indeed, the Undead Knights had changed over the years and could no longer be the masters of the desert.
No wonder they couldn't even protect what they wanted to protect.
However, thinking of this, Chen Fan suddenly asked, "You said you entered District Thirteen when you were very young? But as far as I know, District Thirteen hasn't been in conflict with the Undead Knights for that long?"
"No, as far as I know, it's been several years. That was around the time my leader assigned me here."
Mentioning this, Xiao Xiao's face remained expressionless. Clearly, for her, it didn't matter where she was.
After all, she just needed to do her job. Whatever was happening outside was of no concern to her.
Chen Fan stroked his chin and said after a long pause, "I didn't expect all this to have been going on for so long."
"Enough of that. What's important now is to quickly find out where the thing you're looking for is."
However, just as Xiao Xiao finished speaking, a voice suddenly came from beside them.
Chen Fan and the others' expressions changed instinctively.
In the next moment, a woman in a red dress walked over. Fortunately, she seemed not to have heard Xiao Xiao's words.
She walked directly to Xiao Xiao, not even glancing at Chen Fan and the other. She said directly to Xiao Xiao, "Where are you going? And you're bringing two hired laborers? You seem to have a lot of free time. Want to go shopping with me?"
"Shopping?"
Xiao Xiao shook her head helplessly and then pointed to Chen Fan and the other. "What use are these hired laborers? I just have some work that needs their help to complete. You know, I have delicate skin, so I have to rely on others to help me with things. You should go shopping by yourself."
"Alright." The girl in red smiled and glanced at Chen Fan. She then suddenly placed her finger on Chen Fan's chest, narrowed her phoenix eyes, and chuckled, "Indeed, the two guys you found are not only handsome but also have great physiques. After you're done with them, remember to send them to me."
Chen Fan and Bai Zhannian smiled awkwardly. What did she mean by "done with them..."?
Why did that sound so strange?
Xiao Xiao was also stunned, her face flushing. She clearly understood the implication of the woman's words. She glared fiercely at the woman in red and then said indignantly, "Don't talk nonsense. Do you think everyone is like you, falling for anyone they see, and only wanting boys with good physiques?"
"Hehehe." The girl in red covered her mouth and laughed. Then she said, "You don't know the joy of it, but I understand. After all, you're young. You'll know sooner or later that the taste is simply indescribable!"
With that, without waiting for Xiao Xiao's reply, the woman in red turned and left.
Xiao Xiao stood rooted to the spot, stamping her foot fiercely. She knew that seeing the woman in red would mean trouble!
However, Chen Fan didn't care about the woman's words. He was curious about something else.
He then asked, puzzled, "I noticed that everyone in District Thirteen wears uniform clothing, but that person just now was wearing her own clothes? And she can move freely in and out of District Thirteen? What is her identity?"
"Her? Her name is Bai Ling. She's the granddaughter of an elder in District Thirteen. Although she's usually arrogant and willful, she has a decent personality. We're friends."
Xiao Xiao explained the identity of the girl in red.
Chen Fan nodded and continued, "Then it seems like she must know more than we do?"
As the granddaughter of an elder, her understanding of District Thirteen would be self-evident.
However, Xiao Xiao quickly said, "I advise you not to provoke her!"