Xiao Xiao smirked, then looked at Chen Fan and said, "Look at you, with your rosy lips and fair complexion. If Bai Ling catches you, she'll definitely not let you go easily. But I still advise you to be careful, because Bai Ling was clearly setting her sights on you just now."
"Can't you be my shield?" Chen Fan asked helplessly.
Xiao Xiao shook her head and said, "My status and Bai Ling's are different. Although our relationship is quite good, I don't dare to offend Bai Ling. So, if she really wants you as her pet, even I can't stop her. Otherwise, I won't be able to survive in District Thirteen. You know how difficult it was for me to gain the trust of District Thirteen, right?"
However, after Xiao Xiao finished speaking, she suddenly pursed her lips and smiled, clearly having a mischievous idea in her mind again.
She then looked at Chen Fan and said, "But if you can build a relationship with Bai Ling, you won't need me anymore. Not only will I be safe, but all the trouble can be pushed onto Bai Ling. Of course, I'm talking about after the deed is done. So, are you interested in selling your looks...?"
"Get lost," Chen Fan rolled his eyes at her and said, "I really don't know what strange things are going on in your head."
Bai Zhan Nian, standing beside them, said earnestly, "I think this idea is actually quite good. Why don't we do it?"
"Do you want to die too?" Chen Fan glared fiercely at Bai Zhan Nian.
It was one thing for Xiao Xiao to tease him, but he hadn't expected Bai Zhan Nian to join in the mockery!
He truly didn't know his limits.
However, Chen Fan suddenly looked at Bai Zhan Nian, his gaze filled with a deep meaning.
Bai Zhan Nian, scared, took a few steps back. It was clear that Chen Fan had no good intentions.
After a while, Chen Fan rubbed his chin and chuckled, "I remember Bai Ling also said your physique was quite good just now, right? How about this, I'll take off your mask and reveal your true face. I'm sure it will conquer Bai Ling, and then we'll know everything about District Thirteen."
"Besides, you don't need to be afraid. They remember my appearance, but you should have no presence in front of them. After all, in the desert, the people who followed me weren't just me, but also Shalu and Yao Hui. The people of District Thirteen will definitely not pay attention to you."
Clearly, Chen Fan had thought of everything. Now, all he needed was for Bai Zhan Nian to step forward and willingly sacrifice himself.
However, Bai Zhan Nian said miserably, "Stop talking nonsense to me. Don't even think about me becoming someone's pet."
Xiao Xiao, standing nearby, covered her mouth and burst into laughter. It was the first time she had seen such an amusing man.
His tsundere demeanor was something even girls could not achieve.
In the blink of an eye, the three of them walked around the area, but Chen Fan couldn't make out anything after looking for a long time.
These people were still not core researchers. Although they had potions in their hands, these things had no great effect. This meant that these people were still pawns. To uncover the secrets of District Thirteen, they still needed to go further inside.
And there was a large door in front of them. However, there was still a card slot on the left side of the door, clearly indicating that a card was needed to enter.
Only by revealing their symbol of identity could they pass unhindered.
Xiao Xiao saw Chen Fan's intentions and nudged him, then said calmly, "I advise you not to set your sights on this place. It is said that only core members of District Thirteen can enter here, and even Bai Ling cannot. So, we naturally can't either."
"Then should we just sit here and wait for death?"
Chen Fan had already looked around, but he couldn't figure out what secret was hidden inside.
After all, it was too easy to enter this place, but the easier it was to enter, the less likely it was to contain any major secrets.
Even Chen Fan understood this point clearly.
However, before Xiao Xiao could speak, the large door suddenly opened, startling all three of them, and their expressions changed drastically.
The three of them quickly turned around. From within the iron door, a burly figure slowly emerged.
The man then saw Xiao Xiao and the other two standing at the door. "What are you doing here?"
Xiao Xiao quickly turned her head and explained, "We came to find Miss Bai."
"So it's you." The man glanced at Xiao Xiao, then said calmly, "Coincidentally, you have some people with you. Come with me to do something."
The man was one of the high-ranking officials of District Thirteen, codenamed Lie Shan. Xiao Xiao also knew him.
Compared to Lei Dun, Lie Shan's status was even higher.
Xiao Xiao did not dare to resist his orders.
In the blink of an eye, she followed the man out. Chen Fan and Bai Zhan Nian were also ready to make a move at any time.
As soon as their identities were exposed, they would strike immediately.
Although District Thirteen was like a huge underground labyrinth, and they didn't know where the exit was, they would never surrender without a fight.
Fortunately, along the way, no problems occurred.
Xiao Xiao also kept winking at the two of them, clearly not wanting them to make a move at this time.
In the blink of an eye, the group had left the area. Just as they stepped out, they saw Bai Ling returning outside the door.
Seeing them, Bai Ling was stunned, then asked, "What are you guys up to?"
"Accompanying Leader Lie Shan out to do something. Why are you back so late?" Bai Ling grinned, showing no sign of unnaturalness on her face.
Lie Shan also stopped, walked to the side, and lit a cigarette.
Bai Ling smiled, "What? You're looking for me? Didn't we just see each other a moment ago?"
Hearing Bai Ling say this, Lie Shan suddenly raised his eyes and looked at her.
From the corner of his eye, Bai Ling noticed Lie Shan's expression, but she remained outwardly calm, showing no unusual emotion. Instead, she took Bai Ling's hand and chuckled, "Didn't you say just now that you took a liking to these two people by my side? I'll give you one of them, but you have to do me a favor."
"What favor?"
Bai Ling's eyes sparkled, and she occasionally glanced at Chen Fan.
Clearly, she was indeed very interested in Chen Fan.
But Chen Fan was speechless, never expecting Xiao Xiao to betray him like this!
However, this was a way to protect himself.