Transmigrating into a dragon clan experimental subject, is that even possible?

Xia Mi didn't rush to answer, but slowly walked towards them and said softly, "There are some things that you can't understand. I just want to tell you that the challenges you face are more dangerous than you can imagine."

Caesar chuckled. "We know it ourselves; you don't need to remind us. Besides, since you know so much, why don't you just tell us the Camarilla's next plan?"

Xia Mi's smile vanished instantly. She stared directly at Caesar, her tone turning icy: "You don't need to know the whole truth right now. I just hope that you have enough strength to face the crisis that's about to unfold."

Tian silently observed Xia Mi from the sidelines, his gaze deep and thoughtful. He knew that Xia Mi's words were not empty rhetoric; every word she spoke carried profound meaning, and her goal went far beyond mere superficial assistance. He began to doubt whether this woman was truly on their side, or whether her motives had already surpassed their comprehension.

Suddenly, Xia Mi's eyes flickered slightly, and a smile appeared on her lips: "However, you will soon understand my intention. After all, the challenges you face now are completely different from what you imagine." Her voice became soft and mysterious, "I hope you are prepared to accept the test that is about to come."

After she finished speaking, she turned and left, her steps light, as if she had never stopped.

The four stood there, silent for a moment. Xia Mi's appearance once again aroused their suspicions. Her motives remained elusive, but there seemed to be some hidden secret in her eyes, as if she already knew their future fate.

"What exactly does she want?" Lu Mingfei asked in a low voice, his heart still uneasy.

Tian didn't answer, but looked into the distance, a complex emotion appearing in his eyes. He knew that Xia Mi was not an ordinary human, and her true identity was perhaps far more complicated than they knew.

“We need more clues,” Tian finally spoke, his tone heavy. “Xia Mi is clearly not just an insignificant character. Her existence may be a key factor we face.”

However, what the four didn't realize was that Xia Mi's true identity was Jormungandr—the Dragon King of the Land and Mountains, a terrifying being long since slumbering in the depths of time. Her approach to them wasn't simply to help, but to carry out her own plan—a plan that would change the entire world.

A cool night breeze blew, and only the footsteps of Xia Mi and Chu Zihang echoed along the path behind Kassel College. Xia Mi tightened the thin coat draped over her shoulders, looked up at Chu Zihang, and tentatively asked, "Are you really going to carry out such a dangerous mission?"

Chu Zihang turned his head slightly, his calm gaze revealing no emotion. "Danger is the norm; there's never an easy mission."

Xia Mi stopped in her tracks, lowered her head, and smoothed her sleeve, as if she wanted to say something but swallowed it back. After a moment, she looked up and smiled, a hint of helplessness in her eyes. "You seem to have a good outlook, but I... I'm still a little worried."

Chu Zihang stopped in his tracks. He turned around, looked at Xia Mi standing in the moonlight, and said in a low voice, "Thank you, but we are prepared and will not act rashly."

Xia Mi lowered her eyes, as if hesitating for a moment, before raising her head. "If... I can help, even if it's just some information, I can tell you."

Chu Zihang's eyes flickered, but his expression remained unchanged. He was always wary of undue enthusiasm. "What information can you provide?"

"I heard this mission is related to the 'King of Earth and Mountains'?" Xia Mi took a step closer, her voice low, as if afraid the wind would hear. "Its power has a wide range, affecting the surrounding terrain and creatures. If you step into its territory, you must not let your will waver, otherwise..."

Chu Zihang's gaze grew even calmer and sharper as he stared at Xia Mi, as if judging the truthfulness of her words. "How do you know all this?"

Xia Mi paused for a moment, then smiled and shook her head. "These kinds of rumors aren't uncommon in the black market. I've heard them before... uh, among some human dragon hunters. I'm not sure if this information is true or false, but it's better to believe it, right?"

Her words seemed casual, but Chu Zihang keenly sensed something amiss. Her eyes were too calm, as if she was used to hiding her emotions under pressure. But he also knew that such details weren't enough to prove anything; after all, she was just an observer.

"I understand, thank you for reminding me." Chu Zihang nodded and turned to continue walking forward.

Xia Mi stood there, watching his tall figure gradually lengthen in the moonlight, a complex smile appearing on her lips. She lowered her eyes and murmured something softly, but the wind carried her words away.

At dawn, the four-person team officially received detailed instructions for their mission: the resurgence of the King of Earth and Mountains could cause significant damage to the surrounding area, and their task was to stop its spreading power before it fully awakened, while simultaneously searching for its true source. The atmosphere inside the meeting room was tense and solemn.

Tianzheng looked at the mission briefing with excitement. "Sounds like a great adventure! Much more interesting than that crazy half-dragon from last time."

Caesar snorted and tossed the briefing onto the table. "You can find it interesting, but don't drag us down."

Lu Mingfei shrank back and muttered under his breath, "I don't think I'll survive this mission..."

“Even if we don’t go, it won’t be any safer.” Chu Zihang’s voice came from the side. He glanced at the three of them. “The target is not simple. Be prepared.”

Just as the atmosphere became slightly tense, the conference room door was gently pushed open, and Xia Mi peeked in, smiling at everyone. "Excuse me, I'm here to see Chu Zihang off..."

Everyone froze, their gazes immediately turning to Chu Zihang. Caesar raised an eyebrow, a knowing smile playing on his lips. "Giving it to him? So concerned? Xia Mi, you wouldn't happen to be…"

"Could it be that she's taken a liking to Chu Zihang?" Tian blurted out, his eyes gleaming with undisguised gossip.

Chu Zihang frowned, but didn't say anything. Instead, he looked at Xia Mi.

Xia Mi paused for a moment, then smiled even more naturally. "Don't talk nonsense. I'm just worried that your mission this time is too dangerous. Chu Zihang is the captain, so I have to give him some instructions."

Her answer was flawless, yet it only reinforced Tian's suspicions. "Ah, I understand now. Sister Xia Mi is the kind of person who's 'sharp-tongued but kind-hearted,' right?"

Caesar smiled without saying a word, while Lu Mingfei looked completely bewildered, unable to keep up with their pace at all.

Xia Mi waved her hand, a hint of helplessness in her expression. "Think what you want. But this mission is really dangerous, so you'd better be careful."

Chu Zihang looked at her and nodded. "Thank you, we'll be careful."

Xia Mi glanced at him, said nothing more, and turned to leave the conference room. The moment she stepped out the door, the smile on her face gradually faded, replaced by a thoughtful expression.

On the night of the mission, when the four-man team infiltrated the mission area, they found the soil on the ground to be unusually hard and emitting an eerie heat, with an indescribable sense of oppression permeating the surrounding air. "It feels like we've stepped into the heart of an active volcano," Lu Mingfei muttered, wiping the sweat from his brow.

"That's because the aura of the King of Earth and Mountains has permeated this place." Chu Zihang gripped his knife tightly, his eyes as alert as an eagle's. "Watch your step and your surroundings; it could appear at any moment."

"Understood." Caesar gestured for Tian to provide cover, and the two advanced in perfect coordination.

Unbeknownst to them, further away, Xia Mi stood in an abandoned cave, her gaze fixed intently on the soil before her. "So this is it..." her voice barely audible, "Interesting."

She pressed her fingers lightly on the ground and closed her eyes. After a moment, the heat from the ground seemed to be suppressed by something and gradually dissipated, but a very faint ripple traveled into the distance.

The four-person team faced constant danger during the mission, and some unintentional clues raised more questions in Chu Zihang's mind. Whenever danger approached, there always seemed to be an inexplicable force secretly defusing it.

The air in the mountains gradually solidified, and the oppressive atmosphere was like dark clouds swirling in the sky, making the four-person team extremely cautious with every step they took.

Lu Mingfei gripped the short knife in his hand, belatedly feeling a chill rise from the soles of his feet. He asked in a low voice, "Don't you guys find it strange? This should be the most dangerous place, but we haven't encountered any decent enemies yet?"