Void Jigsaw Puzzle

After coming out of Pierce's office, Zhong Chenmu returned to the advance team's office area and waited for his team members to come back.

Just a few minutes ago, he received news from Fan Ting that they had found some clues, but that was all.

"Come back first, and let's discuss it together."

When he walked past the office area of ​​the Twelve Apostles, he found that they were not there today. There were very few people at their workstations in the office area, and they were probably out.

Pierce has just said everything he needed to say.

Pierce's only concession was: if he wanted to poach people from the advance team in the future, he would inform Zhong Chenmu in advance.

There is no room for anything else.

The moment he left Pierce's office, Zhong Chenmu had an idea for the first time.

However, just like how he dealt with the idea that came to him at the source of a big river a few nights ago, he extinguished the idea in a flash before it even took shape.

Now that he knew that Hydrogen Thoughts could monitor his thoughts, he had to be extra careful. Although he believed that Hydrogen Thoughts could not sense the existence of his unique system, any other thoughts would run the risk of being exposed.

Even if you want to express what is in your heart to the other person, you must control the rhythm.

After adjusting his mind a little, Zhong Chenmu returned to the advance team's office area and soon waited for the return of the others.

Looking at Zhu Tong's slightly red and swollen eyes and dazed look, Zhong Chenmu asked with concern: "Didn't you say there was a clue?"

Fan Ting rushed to answer: "There is a clue, but she is even more sad because..."

So she recounted the results of the investigation that they had conducted that morning.

Guo Ling and Old Man Liu also added a few words from time to time.

Zhong Chenmu understood.

According to information from the owner of Xiandele, Zhu Tong's parents had gone to buy breakfast yesterday, but even so, they weren't in a rush to find their daughter. This was probably a bigger blow to her than if both her parents were missing!

"My parents...will they not want me anymore?" Zhu Tong asked timidly.

My eyes are still wet, and I feel like tears are about to fall out again if I’m not careful.

"No! There will definitely be news soon!" Zhong Chenmu made a decision.

That night, he once again came to the small dark room where he met with Hydron.

The two hadn't met since their last meeting. During this time, Zhong Chenmu was busy completing the mission assigned to him by Hydrogen Thoughts. He had spoken with Pierce and his team several times, and then he and Guo Ling went to trace the source of a large river. While dealing with Pierce's attempts to poach him, he also had to help Zhu Tong, whom he had rescued, find his missing parents.

And now, he felt that it was time to have a good chat with Hydrogen Nian again.

This time, Hydrogen Thought still did not appear in the backyard of the inconspicuous shop on Jingqi Road.

Without any greetings, Zhong Chenmu directly introduced the cooperation plan proposed by the Prophet Society on behalf of the Wuming City civilization.

"...That's it. We contribute our various labor forces to provide you with the value of physical strength, mental strength, and cosmic knowledge. In anticipation, we hope that the Hydrogen Clan can open up an open residence or space for us on Taibai Star—whatever you call it..."

Zhong Chenmu only said this much, because from then on, he and Pierce had their disagreements.

From his and the advance team's perspective, they hope to use this open area to find ways to repair the incomplete civilization of Nameless City, so that all those who have lost their loved ones, including themselves, can be reunited, just as an old saying in the book goes: "Respect the old as your own, and the young as your own."

Pierce hopes to use this open area as a springboard to completely abandon the civilization of Nameless City and "those relatives and loved ones who live in memory but do not actually exist" and create a brand new civilization.

After Zhong Chenmu finished delivering all the information, Hydron Nian responded, "I'm very happy that you came up with this plan. In fact, before you told me tonight, I already knew most of it. You know, I can read the unprotected information in your mind."

"I know." Zhong Chenmu replied helplessly, "But a formal communication like today's is necessary. I'd like to get your confirmation, yes or no? If you need to consult your superiors, please tell me the answer as soon as possible."

Hydrogen Thoughts didn't answer immediately, but instead slowly asked a question: "Just when you were passing this information to me, I noticed that you also shared some other information, which piqued my interest. Why don't we discuss that information first? Perhaps I can give you an answer to this question."

Zhong Chenmu replied calmly: "Okay, what do you want to talk about?"

"I've learned two things. First, you and Pierce have serious disagreements about the future of Nameless City civilization after receiving our help—of course, if we decide to help. Second, you have ambitions to establish your own business. I need to confirm these two points."

Zhong Chenmu took a deep breath and answered firmly, "Yes. Pierce and I have differences, and I do want to set up my own company. However, it's just a thought. After all, the advance team belongs to the Prophet Society, and we currently share the same goal of gaining your support and help. You can understand that before this goal is achieved, I will seek common ground with him while reserving differences."

"Hahahaha..." Hydron Nian laughed rarely. "You are so frank, aren't you afraid that I will tell Pierce?"

"You're really smart. Whether or not you tell Pierce isn't that important... However, I do have a small favor for you. This has nothing to do with our plan just now. It can be considered a personal favor."

"Oh? A personal favor? Are we that familiar?"

"How about you listen to me and then make your judgment?"

Having said that, Zhong Chenmu completely let down his guard against the thought in his mind, allowing Hydrogen Thought to read it immediately.

The idea came to him in a flash while discussing with the team this morning, so he immediately made a decision to take a gamble.

Sure enough, after reading his thoughts, Hydron didn't respond for a long time.

There was silence.

The starlight tonight was exceptionally dim. Standing in this dark backyard, Zhong Chenmu felt as if he was disconnected from the entire outside world.