Chen Fan paused, glanced at Bai Ling's retreating back, and then asked, "What? Does this girl eat people?"
"Not to that extent," Xiao Xiao shook her head, then continued, "but she's extremely passionate about men, especially those like you who are not only handsome but also have a good physique. To Bai Ling, you're incredibly enticing. So, she definitely won't let you go. That's why I told you not to provoke her."
Chen Fan shrugged helplessly and said, "Alright, I have my own business to attend to here. I won't waste my time on such trivial matters."
With that, he continued walking deeper into the area.
While District Thirteen was shrouded in mystery, its outer perimeter offered no insight into its secrets.
Therefore, both divine artifacts and the core secrets of District Thirteen could only be discovered by venturing inside.
Chen Fan was eager to enter quickly to find out what schemes the people of District Thirteen were concocting.
However, after only a few steps, a voice called out from behind. Xiao Xiao, hands on her hips, said, "Did you forget your identity? You're with me to help me with my tasks. If you walk so fast, others might think I'm taking orders from you. Aren't you worried about exposing us?"
Chen Fan was speechless. He hadn't considered this.
Bai Zhannian chimed in, "That's right, it's safer for us to follow behind her."
Chen Fan reluctantly moved behind Xiao Xiao, with Bai Zhannian standing on her other side. From a distance, Xiao Xiao looked like she was escorting two security guards, exuding an impressive aura.
Xiao Xiao, however, smiled wryly and then said, "Once we pass through the door ahead, we'll be entering the area for high-ranking officials. I'm not sure if I can take you with me, but you must not speak out of turn or do anything out of line. Otherwise, even I won't be able to get you out of here."
It was clear that Xiao Xiao was not joking.
Chen Fan and Bai Zhannian exchanged glances and nodded.
In an instant, Xiao Xiao opened the door in front of them, and Chen Fan and Bai Zhannian quickly followed.
Upon entering through the iron gate, everything changed. All they could see were metallic instruments, and people were constantly busy, paying them no attention.
Chen Fan, however, kept his eyes on the small bottles in their hands, containing various colored liquids that looked rather peculiar.
Chen Fan frowned and asked, "What is all this?"
It resembled a large-scale experimental site.
Xiao Xiao lowered her voice and said, "I don't know, but I overheard something from Bai Ling. They say the people of District Thirteen are trying to forge human potential."
"How can human potential be enhanced?"
Bai Zhannian had never heard of such a thing and looked at Xiao Xiao with curiosity.
This sounded like a joke.
However, Xiao Xiao stated seriously, "It seems they plan to use medicinal liquids to greatly stimulate human potential. Whether they will succeed is still unknown, but the people of District Thirteen are constantly trying. So, I don't know if it's true, but it appears District Thirteen is indeed working hard towards this goal."
Although Xiao Xiao was not among the lowest-ranking personnel in District Thirteen, she did not frequent the inner areas. Even when she did, she didn't observe everything. After all, this was to avoid arousing suspicion from the higher-ups. In her opinion, these people were all cunning old foxes.
Even a slight slip-up would be seized upon, rendering years of effort futile.
Just as the group was preparing to venture further inside, a person in white clothing approached them.
"Who are you people?"
The man's voice was cold, making Xiao Xiao's face change color.
But Xiao Xiao quickly regained her composure and said, "I'm here to find someone."
"Looking for someone?" The man glanced at the badge on Xiao Xiao's chest, then relaxed his vigilance. Based on their ranks, they were equals, so Xiao Xiao indeed had the right to enter and exit freely.
His attitude softened, and he looked at the two individuals behind Xiao Xiao, saying, "You should know the rules of District Thirteen. You can enter this area, but outsiders are absolutely forbidden from entering our inner sanctum."
The area where the hired workers were located was the outermost perimeter of District Thirteen, and Chen Fan and the other man were wearing the uniforms of hired workers.
Of course, even without the uniforms, those who became official staff of District Thirteen would have a badge on their chests. But on their chests, there was nothing, indicating their status.
"Ahem," Xiao Xiao coughed lightly, deliberately moving closer to the man. She lowered her voice and said, "We're actually here to find Miss Bai. They are people Miss Bai needs."
"Miss Bai Ling?" The man swallowed awkwardly. "Alright then."
Upon learning their purpose, the man didn't press further.
As the man left, Chen Fan walked over to Xiao Xiao and asked her, puzzled, "Aren't you worried Bai Ling will find out about this?"
"Don't worry, everyone in District Thirteen knows about Bai Ling's preferences, so there won't be any problem," Xiao Xiao said, crossing her arms and chuckling. "Besides, no one cares about this. They all fear offending Bai Ling."
"Why?"
Chen Fan recalled Bai Ling's face, which looked harmless and even somewhat attractive. Why did she seem like a terrifying demon to the people of District Thirteen?
Xiao Xiao lowered her voice and said, "I already told you about Bai Ling's preferences. So, who do you think would dare to get close to her? After all, no one wants to become a pet, do you?"
Chen Fan suddenly remembered Xiao Xiao's words. Indeed...
Bai Ling seemed to be very interested in men. Instantly, cold sweat broke out on his brow. It was best not to get involved with such a woman.
Otherwise, who knew what might happen.