Pretending To Be A Boss-Chapter 286 - 15: Tang Xian’s New World_2

Tang Feiji was also making his first trip to the Human World, where he viewed these humans as truly lower beings.

Even though he now appeared in human form, it was undeniable that Tang Feiji, rated as charismatic as a dragon, did not fall short when seated beside Tang Xian.

He carried an imperial demeanor that made it clear he was not of the lower strata.

Next to Tang Xian sat a visibly anxious Tang Xiaojiu.

Ever since the so-called demon child incident had occurred on the eighth floor, Tang Xiaojiu had taken a strong dislike to the Pyramid.

Tang Xian said,

"Don’t be afraid, and Tang Feiji, try to keep calm. Can you tone down that look of disdain for humans?"

During the days crossing the Ashen Sea, Tang Feiji had learned some things about Tang Xian, including some background on the Pyramid World.

In the Human World, his identity as Tang Ao was no longer Tang Xian’s servant but rather a distant relative.

Tang Xian also disliked being called ’master’ by another man.

It was like being called "big brother" by Meng Zhangfei and Li Kui—enough to make one’s skin crawl—so Tang Feiji had changed his form of address to Tang Xian’s real name.

"I am keeping calm. It’s just that you... oh, no, they, the humans, are a despicable species, fond of betraying their own kind. You’re considered one of the original sins that destroyed the Human World—do you really trust them that much?" Tang Feiji said.

Tang Xian gently caressed the lid of his teacup,

"Even without the power of Eden and the Vision, I’m quite confident in my ability to judge people. Yu Xiaozhe might hesitate for a moment, but that’s a quality all intelligent people should possess. Absolute loyalty is pathological by nature. Even the best of friends should retain the rationality to question each other, as that’s the only way to coexist healthily.

I believe he will choose to help me in the end."

Tang Feiji said no more, his face still showing disbelief.

Tang Xian had no expectations of a species with deep-seated prejudice against humans to change its views quickly.

He silently calculated the upcoming arrangements, patiently awaiting Yu Xiaozhe’s arrival, for the plan could not proceed without the help of these tech enthusiasts.

...

It had taken Tang Feiji, a member of the Dragon Clan, four or five days to fly across the Ashen Sea from the farthest southern islands.

Afterward, Tang Xian went directly to the Forest Sea.

It was no surprise to find the Forest Sea deserted, the cabin turned upside down.

The fence was destroyed, the small garden dug up, and the pond damaged.

Tang Xian was not angry, some things indicated traces of a fight.

He knew the Forest Sea likely belonged to the past.

Seeing that his collection of audiobooks had been taken and that there was a rotten piece of mutton stinking up the house made Tang Xian happy again.

After all, he had brief yet joyful memories in the Forest Sea. Even now, there were other places he wanted to go.

Later, Tang Xian visited the Blood-Red Wasteland, feeling a bit regretful for not meeting Qing JiuYu.

But the lamb restaurant had expanded.

In just a month, the young mountain beasts that looked like lambs had grown large and strong.

Although he did not meet Qing JiuYu, Tang Xian discovered Tang Bingxiang and Tang Gazi.

This delighted Tang Xiaojiu, and through Tang Gazi’s muddled and repetitive accounts, Tang Xian roughly understood what had happened.

The fragrance of the Jiuye Biphasic Orchid given to Qing JiuYu had dissipated, so she had gone out to collect flowers, likely to be delayed for some days.

Tang Xian did not wait.

He asked further questions but still did not know where Akasi and his companions were hiding.

However, he was quite relieved to learn that the Sheng Tang Squad, new though it may be—and setting aside the special cases of Akasi and Tang Suoye—Qiao Shanshan and Dong Ran had every reason to betray him.

Yet, the two girls had not betrayed him.

This caused Tang Xian to feel quite moved for a moment.

Whether or not this world welcomed him seemed less important now.

Back at the Pyramid, he consulted a number of people and was assured that his companions had not been captured.

So he did not delay any further and began working on the next steps, contacting Yu Xiaozhe.

This master of forgery had an extremely secretive yet efficient network for gathering intelligence.

The human conflicts and the secret news of recent days were all accessible through Yu Xiaozhe.

Most importantly, to settle down in this world, he would need the help of Yu Xiaozhe and his friends.

...

...

Time trickled by, and after about three cups of tea, Tang Xiaojiu, having regaled Tang Feiji with a few underwater legends, saw the arrival of Yu Xiaozhe and Lin Sen.

Yu Xiaozhe was dressed like a businessman, Lin Sen like an attendant.

Tang Xian was not surprised by their disguises and said,

"Sit."

Yu Xiaozhe took a seat opposite Tang Xian, while Lin Sen still stood.

"Never seen it, can it be trusted?"

Yu Xiaozhe’s first words were directed at Tang Feiji.

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"Tang Ao, my friend, can be trusted."

"This is Lin Sen, whom I’ve mentioned, the one who fiddles with little black-tech gadgets."

Yu Xiaozhe then gestured toward Tang Xian and said:

"Tang Xian, the Eden brat."

Lin Sen’s expression was anything but calm, quite tense, and he lowered his voice:

"Are you really an apocalyptic-level being?"

"Yes, and this little girl beside me is transformed from a nine-tailed fox, and this distant cousin of mine is the Dragon King from the bottom of the Ashen Sea."

Hearing Tang Xian’s nonsense, and then glancing at the quiet and cute little girl beside him, Lin Sen felt a bit better.

Just like some inexplicable phobias, what Lin Sen feared most was that the world was not safe.

He never went to the mining area because the black technology he researched was useless there.

So, he always stayed in the Pyramid.

If the creatures from the mining area appeared in the real world, it would cause him extreme panic.

Yu Xiaozhe laughed:

"This habit of yours, making up stories, hasn’t changed."

Tang Feiji and Tang Xiaojiu looked at the two of them strangely, not understanding their reactions.

"Speak up, what do you need help with? If it’s a fake identity, that’s easy to handle. With the war between the two worlds, many have died. Some died in mysterious ways, and there are those who even look like you. I can sort out an identity in two days."

Yu Xiaozhe got to the point.

Tang Xian said:

"I don’t need a new identity. I need to know what you can achieve."

"What do you mean?" Lin Sen was interested.

"What I want to do is not simply change an identity and then live safely in the Pyramid, nor is it about getting a fake visa to move to another fortress."

Tang Xian paused, then looked at Yu Xiaozhe and said:

"I want to go outside."

"Outside? Where... wait, you’re talking about outside the Pyramid?"

Tang Xian nodded.

Yu Xiaozhe and Lin Sen looked at each other, both with shock in their eyes.

"Are you crazy? Going outside is certain death."

"We’re different."

"You really take yourself for an apocalyptic being?" Yu Xiaozhe said.

"Let’s put that aside for now. I just want to know if you and your friends have a way to get me out. Trust me, I won’t have any problems," Tang Xian said earnestly.

His plan originally consisted of three parts, but one of them was a bit complicated and would take seven days, so he chose to focus on that one first.

Yu Xiaozhe said:

"Can I ask why?"

"Don’t ask. Asking is asking for trouble."

"..."

Lin Sen realized this guy was really something else and said:

"You’ll need the identity of a transport officer and the authorization to use a flight vehicle. Those two things, I, and old Yu can help you with. But do you know how to fly a plane?"

Tang Xian said: "I once discussed vehicle-based warfare weapons design with Ke, and I know how to use some alloy equipment. To make the equipment as user-friendly as possible, he and I also worked on some external control devices. With this device, any vehicle is easy to operate. If you want to learn, I can teach you all."

Lin Sen clicked his tongue: "Hearing how mysterious you make it sound, I want to try it now. Where can I get this thing? Can you fly a plane? What about driving a tank?"

"I’ll get Ke to send it over. As for tanks, it’s simple. Once you have the external device—

Just press the F key to enter the tank."

Lin Sen was somewhat incredulous; as a black-tech expert himself, such a device seemed to him like a pipe dream.

He wore a look that felt like he was calling Tang Xian’s bluff.

Yu Xiaozhe burst out laughing, interrupting Tang Xian’s teasing of Lin Sen, and said:

"You really should think it through, are you sure you want to go out? When?"

"The sooner the better."