The business jet Ling Tian was on was a Boeing 737 that had been converted.
The interior layout of this aircraft was different from ordinary planes, divided into several cabins. This was mainly because most of the people chartering the plane were wealthy business individuals who needed private spaces to conduct business during their journeys.
At the tail of the aircraft was the most luxurious cabin on the plane.
Currently, in this cabin, sat two elders. Both were over 60 years old, but their age was not evident from their appearance.
One of the elders with a square face and black hair exuded an aura of righteousness. He looked no older than 40.
Opposite him sat a Taoist priest in a Taoist robe. This Taoist priest looked even more astonishing, appearing like a young man in his 30s.
In reality, this was not surprising. Both of them were cultivators. For cultivators, reaching a certain realm of cultivation meant that returning to a youthful appearance was not just a legend.
The elder with the square face was named Xuanyuan Jie, and he hailed from the Xuanyuan family.
If one were to say that among all the ancient and modern families in Huaxia, the Xuanyuan family was second, then no one else dared to claim the first position.
The ancestor emperor of the Huaxia nation from ancient times was Emperor Xuanyuan, who was the ancestor of the Xuanyuan family.
And this family had been silently protecting Huaxia.
Although ordinary people were completely unaware of their existence, they were there. Once Huaxia encountered invasions from foreign martial artists or cultivators, the Xuanyuan family would step in and nip the danger in the bud.
This time, with the return of the Immortal Palace asteroid, the spiritual energy of the Earth began to recover, making the entire world's situation incredibly complex. Various demons and monsters emerged from the shadows, eager to cause trouble.
The Xuanyuan family naturally would not stand idly by and allow such a thing to happen, so they had dispatched people to participate in this operation.
And Xuanyuan Jie was the highest-ranking official in charge of this operation. In fact, he was also one of the high-ranking members of the Dragon Shield Special Operations Department.
The one opposite him had the double-barrelled surname Zhuge, and his given name was Tianji.
Zhuge Tianji was born into the Zhuge family. This family was said to have originated from the lineage of Zhuge Liang, the Prime Minister of the Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period.
And for a long time, the Zhuge family had maintained a close relationship with the Taoist sect. They lived in seclusion in Taoist temples deep in the mountains, quietly passing down their heritage.
The people of the Zhuge family were as resourceful and intelligent as their ancestor. Therefore, this time, Zhuge Tianji was participating in the operation as Xuanyuan Jie's deputy, primarily to assist him with strategic planning.
The two were discussing the plan for the operation. To avoid being caught off guard, they had to make various contingency plans in advance to deal with any unforeseen circumstances.
Just then, the cabin door was opened, and Su Dacheng, who had been smiling in front of everyone earlier, walked in.
After entering the room, his entire demeanor changed. In front of the young people earlier, he had a smiling, harmless appearance, like a Maitreya Buddha.
But now, he was solemn, exuding an aura of authority.
This person's control over his emotions was exquisite.
Although he had the lowest cultivation among the three, neither Xuanyuan Jie nor Zhuge Tianji dared to underestimate him.
Su Dacheng was an excellent judge of character and was very adept at manipulating people.
He had gone out earlier and chatted with the young people in the cabin, thoroughly understanding their personalities.
"How was it, Xiao Su? Are there any differences between the personalities of those young people in the cabin and what was described in their profiles?" Xuanyuan Jie asked.
"There aren't significant discrepancies, but personally, I feel that these young people are all too arrogant.
They are all the proud sons of their families, elites among elites since childhood, having rarely faced setbacks. Especially towards their peers, they don't quite respect each other!" Su Dacheng explained.
Zhuge Tianji smiled upon hearing this, "There's nothing wrong with that, it's quite normal. Youth without arrogance is not youth.
Weren't we all like that back then? We all went through that phase, and after experiencing the harsh realities of society, we all had to live cautiously, tails between our legs."
Su Dacheng's expression turned serious, "Mr. Zhuge, that statement is not entirely accurate.
In our operation this time, we will be facing foreign supernatural beings and psychics who are like demons.
Moreover, on Hell Paradise Island, there are no rules or laws to restrain anyone.
A slight misstep could lead to death far from home. For these young people, they might not even get a chance to learn from their mistakes!"
"It doesn't matter. Before coming, I had already made it clear to their families that the casualty rate for this operation is extremely high!
I explicitly told them that this trip was to risk their lives, not for them to gain prestige. Everyone must be prepared to die abroad.
Even if they sacrifice themselves, it won't be our fault!" Xuanyuan Jie said sternly.
"While that may be true, I still hope these young people won't carelessly throw away their lives," Su Dacheng said with a sigh.
"By the way, Xiao Su, among these young people, is there anyone who strikes you as particularly special?" Zhuge Tianji suddenly asked.
"You know, there really is one young man. I feel he is different from the others!"
"Oh, someone who receives such an evaluation from Xiao Su is indeed rare.
Tell us, who is it?" Xuanyuan Jie and Zhuge Tianji both became interested.
"That doctor, the young man named Ling Tian."
"What's different about him? I didn't find anything special about him," Xuanyuan Jie said.
"Gentlemen, I, Su Dacheng, may not have many other talents, but my ability to judge people is passable..."
"Xiao Su, don't be modest. If your ability is just passable, then we guys are blind.
Quickly tell us, who is it, and how is he different?"
"It's that young man named Ling Tian, the doctor!
When I talked to him, no matter how I tried to guide the conversation, he refused to open up and reveal his true personality. On the contrary, in front of him, I felt like an infant stripped bare.
According to my information, this fellow is 20 years old! But he gives me the feeling of an ancient demon who has lived for seventy or eighty years."
"Oh, there's such a person? Which family cultivated this fellow?"
Although Xuanyuan Jie was the primary person in charge of this operation, he hadn't paid much attention to Ling Tian. After all, someone like Ling Tian was considered support staff, and his focus was more on the combat personnel.
"Heh heh, this Ling Tian is not simple," Zhuge Tianji said.