But if it was death, there was still some lingering regret.
Entering missions allowed her to control and even devour the stimulation provided by the thing on her body, like a constant shot of adrenaline.
As for the secret Nan Yue carried—the reason she was able to obtain a new life—it held a fatal attraction for Jiang Siyan, who had already fallen into darkness.
Therefore, she did not doubt for a moment that Jiang Siyan had other motives.
He was currently one of the top 10.
No matter how fast she rose, she didn't have anything he would covet yet.
Jiang Siyan was simply a man dying of thirst who had finally seen a glass of water.
It was instinct.
No matter how well he feigned it, he couldn't hide the fact that he was parched.
As for Gu Xiang Kai's concerns...
"Can you stop making it sound like I'm about to enter some illegal transaction?"
Gu Xiang Kai didn't have a bad impression of Jiang Siyan, and he admitted that having such a powerful person join them would definitely bring more benefits.
But Jiang Siyan's interest in Nan Yue...
If the secret she carried was ever discovered by someone with ill intentions...
Zhu Xi Ning remained silent until Jiang Siyan walked over with his tray and sat down.
"We are teammates from now on," his eyes reflected slightly behind his lenses. "Please look after me."
From the moment Jiang Siyan sat down, Zhu Xi Ning began to stare at him, her gaze direct and completely undisguised.
Jiang Siyan didn't seem to mind being watched like that; he leisurely chatted with Nan Yue about trivial matters, and this eerie scene continued for a long time.
Until bloody tears began to seep from Zhu Xi Ning's eyes.
"Xi Ning!"
Nan Yue frowned, about to speak, but Zhu Xi Ning nonchalantly raised her hand and wiped away the bloody tears.
"It's nothing."
"Welcome, Mr. Jiang."
Seeing Zhu Xi Ning's suddenly pale face, Nan Yue understood that she must have used her foresight ability.
She must have perceived something, which was why she was the first to welcome Jiang Siyan.
Nan Yue was about to say something; no matter how much Zhu Xi Ning valued her safety, she shouldn't overexert her ability during a mission.
But before she could speak, she saw a wisp of white mist curl from Jiang Siyan's fingertip and vanish into Zhu Xi Ning's forehead.
Seeing Zhu Xi Ning's expression suddenly soften, Nan Yue breathed a sigh of relief.
Once again, she marveled at how useful Jiang Siyan's ability was; he truly was a great health pack.
"My ability is healing and restoration, but it cannot break through your inherent limits."
"You must have already used your ability once, so this time was too much of a strain. I can only resolve your physical injuries, but you'll have to recover your power levels on your own."
Zhu Xi Ning asked curiously, "Do you mean you have no way to speed up my skill cooldowns?"
Jiang Siyan: ?
Nan Yue turned to look at Wen Xiang Yuan. "You two should play fewer of those messy games."
Wen Xiang Yuan pouted and gave a small nod of acknowledgement.
After listening to Wen Xiang Yuan's explanation, Jiang Siyan nodded thoughtfully.
"Correct. A person's ability can become stronger, but that only happens through one's own efforts. If your current limit is using it once per mission, even I cannot make you recover quickly in the short term."
"I am not a god."
"Furthermore, you must remember that whether it is physical or mental stability restoration, there is a limit. My ability is not inexhaustible either."
Jiang Siyan spoke somewhat tactfully, but everyone understood his meaning.
They couldn't just act recklessly just because he was there.
Jiang Siyan took a sip of his coffee. "I must also prioritize my own survival."
He looked at Nan Yue. "As you know, I am a healing-type scavenger; I have no other life-saving abilities."
Nan Yue's eyelid twitched. Hearing a top 10 powerhouse suddenly say such a thing didn't sound like acting cute; instead, it was quite terrifying.
Jiang Siyan's gaze drifted carelessly over everyone at the table.
There were quite a few people with secrets at this table. He already knew Zhu Xi Ning's secret, but there were likely others he didn't know yet.
As for Wen Xiang Yuan...
Jiang Siyan admitted that the secret Wen Xiang Yuan carried was likely even heavier than his own or Nan Yue's. Even after several encounters, he still had no clue about it.
However, he wasn't interested in Wen Xiang Yuan's secret.
He could sense the massive vortex within her, devouring her life force like a black hole.
She, like him, was someone barely hanging on.
Or rather, the reason she appeared here was the same as his own.
They were both moths drawn to the light in the darkness that was Nan Yue.
Yes, Jiang Siyan set down his coffee cup; he wasn't interested in Wen Xiang Yuan.
Among scavengers, he had seen too many people who had collapsed in despair; he didn't want to touch the heaviness within Wen Xiang Yuan.
As for Gu Xiang Kai...
Jiang Siyan quickly looked away.
They had explored most of the clues on the ship; all that was left was to wait for the final two adventures to arrive.
According to Wen Xiang Yuan, the captain's banquet had a dress code. Fortunately, John had sent crew members to deliver clothes to them before the banquet began.
Gowns for the ladies and suits for the men.
Nan Yue's dress was a black, off-the-shoulder, cinched gown. The craftsmanship was exquisite, and it looked very expensive.
She had never worn or even seen such clothes before, only having seen others wear them on television.
She gently stroked the dress, knowing that it likely belonged to a lady who had once lived on this ship.
After Nan Yue changed into the dress, she pinned up her hair and even applied some makeup.
Etiquette and fashion coordination had been taught at the academy to prepare for situations where scavengers might need to roleplay.
"Nan Yue, you're amazing."
Tan Xiaonan stood behind Nan Yue. "I thought you were only good at the core subjects, but I didn't expect you to have learned these things so well too."
Nan Yue smiled. In truth, these subjects were often more popular among students at the school.
Compared to those practical skills that caused fear and avoidance, learning these things gave the young scavengers a sense that life could actually be like this.
"Let's go."
No matter what happened at the captain's banquet, she wanted to show the utmost respect and sincerity.
Just as Penny said, they all died on the path of freedom they had chosen for themselves.
The restaurant had been completely rearranged; the buffet tables were gone, leaving a large open space.
When Nan Yue arrived, the other scavengers, all dressed in their finery, were waiting outside the restaurant.
The melodious sound of a violin accompanied by a piano drifted out, and even the lighting was soft.
"A-Nan!"
Zhu Xi Ning waved. As Nan Yue walked over, she couldn't help but feel that no matter how magnificent the clothes they wore were, they only had the appearance of elegance.
No matter how striking their looks, they were all people who had crawled out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood. The scent of blood on them was too thick, and their killing intent was too fierce.
But Wen Xiang Yuan was different. Her appearance was already the most perfect Nan Yue had ever seen, and even her every movement was like that of a young noble girl who had undergone rigorous training in a movie.
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