Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 1290: Want to Eat and Drink

Chapter 1290: Chapter 1290: Want to Eat and Drink

"What’s wrong? You’ve lost contact with the team; aren’t you worried that the others might be in danger without you?" Artificial Intelligence Xiaolan looked very calm.

Gu Fan responded indifferently, "I stayed behind because I wanted to have a good chat with you, in private, about the ruins of the ancient Super Civilization."

"Oh, you know about the ancient Super Civilization; it seems like you really have visited the other ruins." Artificial Intelligence Xiaolan began to show interest in Gu Fan, and then took another look at the shield in Lu Yi’s hand. Artificial Intelligence Xiaolan added, "This shield is made of very sturdy material, something only the ancient Super Civilization could manufacture."

Gu Fan nodded, "Yes, but that’s not the point. I’ve been to two ancient Super Civilization ruins, and they were pretty much like secret laboratories, and the research there was somewhat related to immortality. I guess this place is similar."

"You’re right; this place is also a scientific research site, and our research is related to immortality too," Artificial Intelligence Xiaolan said, revealing a touch of sorrow, "Unfortunately, the experiments were never successful, and in the end, the ancient Super Civilization abandoned this place, while I’ve been guarding it ever since."

Gu Fan then asked, "You mentioned before that Organization X has been sending people to break in here; I want to know if the vampires from Organization X are related to your research on immortality."

Artificial Intelligence Xiaolan smiled slightly with profound meaning, "It seems like you are quite concerned about Organization X. When it comes to Organization X, your eyes flash with ferocity. If I’m not mistaken, you have a grudge against them."

Gu Fan acted as if he couldn’t care less, "Actually, it’s nothing much, just a bit of a dispute, which is pretty normal."

"That’s right, we have developed a red elixir here that turns people into beings who can change their physique, gain eternal life, have strong regenerative abilities, but need to constantly drink blood and fear sunlight. I’m not sure if that’s the kind of vampire you’re talking about," Xiaolan revealed, immediately unraveling all of Gu Fan’s doubts. So the so-called forbidden land was the birthplace of vampires; no wonder Organization X had chosen to establish their main base here.

Gu Fan continued to inquire, "Since Organization X keeps sending people here, does it mean there are still valuable things left?"

Artificial Intelligence Xiaolan huffed, "Please, this is an ancient Super Civilization research base; there are plenty of treasures here. For example, an elixir that turns people into stone statues, another kind of immortality, or one that puts you into a Hibernation State for a thousand years, or one that can make you young again, to live your life over and so on."

Lu Yi couldn’t help interjecting, "I get it, you have all sorts of elixirs here."

"Hey, are you looking down on our research? Any elixir we casually take out here is a priceless treasure." At this point, Artificial Intelligence Xiaolan couldn’t have been prouder.

Gu Fan raised another question, "Since Organization X has sent vampires here, how do you deal with them? Vampires have strong regenerative abilities, and they can’t be killed without a wooden stake to the heart. Do you have enough wooden stakes here?"

"No need for those low-end wooden stakes. I have an elixir here that, once injected into a vampire’s body, turns the vampire into an ordinary person, easy to deal with." After saying that, Artificial Intelligence Xiaolan looked at Gu Fan and Lu Yi, her eyes brightening as she smiled, "How about it? You must really want this vampire-specific elixir, even the recipe?"

"Well, we don’t have much of a vendetta against Organization X; it’s not worth threatening their survival with this elixir, which wouldn’t help resolve the conflict," Gu Fan feigned hesitation, as if he wasn’t very interested in the elixir.

Artificial Intelligence Xiaolan sneered, "Enough with the act. The area outside this research base is already swarming with Organization X’s people; they’re just waiting for you to leave and then they’ll capture you all at once. Are you sure you don’t want to prepare?"

"What, there are vampires lurking outside? Are there many?" Lu Yi was somewhat nervous.

Gu Fan remained calm since this was within his expectations—Organization X would naturally be prepared, having deliberately let him come here. So, Gu Fan suggested, "How about this? You give me that vampire-restraining elixir, and I’ll take care of Organization X for you. That way, no one will disturb you here anymore. It’s a win-win."

"Think I’d just give away the elixir to you for free? Dream on," Artificial Intelligence Xiaolan was absolutely not fooled, "I’m not worried about Organization X disturbing my peace here. Having people to play with actually relieves my boredom. But you’ll be dealt with by them the moment you leave. If I were you, I’d be on my knees begging for the elixir right now."

"Really? If I begged you, would you give me the elixir?" Lu Yi looked genuinely excited, as if he might actually go as far as to abandon his dignity.

Artificial Intelligence Xiaolan didn’t seem keen on the idea, "I think you’re a group of fighters; how about this, try to make it on your own, strive a bit, and meanwhile, cheer up the atmosphere around here."

"Cheap talk; you still don’t want to give it," Lu Yi narrowed his eyes disdainfully.

Gu Fan frowned, "Alright, we’ll find it ourselves then. You can set some obstacles for us, but at least give us a hint. We can’t just wander around here aimlessly like headless flies."

Hearing this, Artificial Intelligence Xiaolan was astounded, "What, you actually expect me to kindly give you a map? You’re far too optimistic."

One condition not met, Lu Yi quickly thought of another, "Then at least give us something to eat and drink to keep up our strength for the struggle, how else will we have the energy to liven up the atmosphere here? That’s a fair request, isn’t it?"

"That’s possible," Artificial Intelligence Xiaolan smiled slightly with a hint of malice, "You can have food and drink, sure, but only if you survive this next challenge. After all, only the living earn the right to feast and celebrate having cheated death, right?"

Hearing this, Gu Fan and Lu Yi tensed up, knowing the next deadly move was about to start.

Gu Fan and Lu Yi immediately passed through the fan and caught up with the team at a sprint.

Seeing that Gu Fan and Lu Yi had finally arrived, everyone breathed a sigh of relief; they were all depending on Gu Fan at this point and feared he would suddenly abandon them.

Just as Gu Fan was about to say a few words to boost morale, the sound of machinery starting up rang out, instantly making everyone’s hearts tighten.