Chapter 23
Atlantic Ocean, Storm Goddess!
“Xia Fei, I will introduce you to the other exploration group’s members now.” Andre stated.
Xia Fei shook his hand repeatedly. “There are a few hundred crews in this shop. You couldn’t possibly introduce all of them to me, right?”
Andre laughed heartily. “That is true. Exploring Atlantis has always been a dream of mine, that’s why I am a little over-excited.”
“I am not as excited as you. I heard from Wu Long that the ship’s safety functions aren’t that great. We should be more cautious.” Xia Fei said in a composed manner.
The Black Snake Gang was very strange. After Xia Fei killed both Madman and Wild Rose, the Black Snake Gang didn’t continue to pursue them and had actually removed Xia Fei, Wu Long, and Andre from the Black Snake List. It allowed the preparations for the exploration project to be conducted more smoothly.
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Whenever something was abnormal, there must have been something wrong. Logically, Black Rhino, who was the Black Snake Gang’s chief, was a person who wouldn’t back down without any revenge. If he could hold back until this moment, there must be some hidden plot.
Phantom was a little angry, “Don’t you look down on Apprentice Adjudicators. Do you know what is the acceptance rate for Apprentice Adjudicators?”
Xia Fei shook his head.
“10,000 : 1! For every 10,000 applicants, there will only be one Apprentice Adjudicator!”
Xia Fei’s eyes were filled with disbelief. “If it is already so difficult to become an Apprentice Adjudicator, wouldn’t it be more difficult to become an official Adjudicator.”
“The Adjudicators don’t just enjoy outrageous privileges, they also possess the best and most comprehensive cultivation system in the universe. They also have access to massive resources that are inaccessible by the outside world.”
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“The welfare provided by the Adjudicator Union is too overwhelming. Just take the medicinal ingredients that you require for cultivation. When your rank is higher, you will need those super medicinal ingredients to stimulate your body. Those super medicinal ingredients are things that you will not be able to purchase even if you have the money. But inside the Adjudicator Union, you can easily redeem them.”
“The Adjudicator Union controls 20% of the remnants from the universe’s super civilizations. If you get a chance to enter one of those remnants even once and manage to obtain one or two items from there, you will be rich for the rest of your life!”
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“Don’t see that it is just an Apprentice Adjudicator role. Apprentice Adjudicators can also enjoy the cultivation system and the transaction services provided by the union. With your current cultivation speed, if you wish to reach the Star Domain rank, you will need at least another year and countless star coins.”
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“If you join the Adjudicator Union, you can use those insane cultivation grounds and those precious medicinal ingredients. You can improve your rank further in less than half a year.”
Phantom mentioned a lot of benefits that involved the Adjudicators and had a final conclusion. “Only a fool wouldn’t wish to become an Adjudicator.”
After listening to Phantom’s explanation, he followed the requirements and returned an email. A few seconds later, the union replied with a confirmation email saying, “Hi, your information has been entered into our system. The time and location of the assessment will be sent to your inbox after it is verified. Please take note of it.”
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Dinner was held at Andre’s room.
There was a round table that was spread out with all sorts of delicacies, Xia Fei ate to his heart’s content and even drank two bottles of fine red wine.
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After putting down the dinner knife, Xia Fei used the napkin to clean his mouth before lighting up a cigarette stick. “Are the chefs onboard all investigated thoroughly? If they are members of the Black Snake Gang, a small vial of poison is enough to wipe us out.”
Andre was drinking a cup of water, and when he heard Xia Fei’s concerns, he nearly spat it out. “Xia Fei, aren’t you a little over-cautious? These chefs have been working in my manor for at least five years; you can absolutely trust them.”
“Every crew on the ship has gone through a strict investigation, and even the slightest suspicion would stop them from being employed on the Storm Goddess.”
Xia Fei puffed out a ring of smoke and said, “We, Chinese, have an old saying, ‘Those who are cautious can navigate the ship for ten thousand years.’ It is never bad to be cautious about everything.”
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Wu Long repeatedly nodded. “I agree with Xia Fei’s words. The Black Snake Gang’s bastards aren’t that easy to deal with.”
Xia Fei kept silent for a moment before he stood up and paced around the cabin. “Andre, we were able to meet and know each other because the Black Snake Gang wished to obtain the ‘Golden Stinger.’ Let’s assume that the Black Snake Gang isn’t interested in the ‘Golden Stinger’ but for the ruins of Atlantis. What would they do?”
“If I were them, I would follow the Storm Goddess and wait until Atlantis is found before making a move.” Andre said, “But look at this vast sea. Apart from us, there aren’t any other ships, and all of the crew members are fine. I still feel that you are overly cautious.”
Xia Fei stayed silent and thought. ‘Am I really overly precautious?’
Andre stood up and walked in front of a bookcase before pressing on a hidden button.
Moments later, the bookcase split apart and revealed a hidden safe.
Andre pressed the code before taking out a chain from his pocket that had a key. He then said mysteriously, “Let me show the two of you another item from Atlantis.”
Xia Fei and Wu Long approached the safe with interest, only to see Andre carefully taking out a square-shaped thing that was covered in a layer of white muslin.
Andre put the thing on the table and unwrapped the package, revealing a golden square board.
The golden board was 40 centimeters on all sides and was very heavy.
At the center of the golden board, there was a circle that was surrounded by densely packed lines. The two corners were carved with unknown characters.
Right at this moment, the AI translation microchip in Xia Fei’s brain was rapidly operating!
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A short moment later, Xia Fei spoke, “Whenever the Moon Goddess smiles, the shattered doors will be opened. The path to the secret realm has to be guided by the Battle God of Massacre.”
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Andre turned pale with fright and had an inconceivable expression!
He asked with an overwhelmingly emotional tone, “Xia Fei, you can read Atlantis’ language?”