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Xiu carried the steaming cup of tea to the desk and solemnly handed it to Lan Tianyu with both hands:
"You've really had a tough time this time."
Lan Tianyu took the teacup, feeling the warmth on his fingertips.
He took a sip, and the refreshing aroma of the tea spread in his mouth.
"Without you, those three hundred-plus superpowered individuals would probably have ended up in pain and despair, either completely devoured by demonic energy or completely possessed by demons."
Xiu's voice was deep and sincere, carrying an unprecedented solemnity.
Upon hearing this, Lan Tianyu's face showed a hint of surprise:
"Oh, don't you have the ability to save them?"
Xiu shook his head, a look of helplessness and heaviness on his face:
"It's not that we don't want to save them, but the cost is too high."
"The means and resources available to clear away demonic energy are extremely limited and come at a high cost."
"We must prioritize protecting our core combat capabilities, as well as those young talents with great potential."
"For this large number of non-core personnel..."
He didn't say anything more, but his meaning was very clear.
Lan Tianyu instantly understood: resources are limited, so naturally, choices must be made.
He nodded without offering any comment.
This is the cruel law of reality, and it holds true in every time and space.
He finished the rest of his tea in one gulp, put down the cup, and stood up: "The matter is settled, I should go back now."
Xiu put down the teapot and quickly said:
"Okay, this time I'll consider it a favor I owe you."
"If you need anything in the future, as long as it doesn't violate my principles, I will definitely do my best to help."
"When I return to the Gold Dimension, I'll personally cook a delicious meal for you."
This was an extremely solemn promise to him.
Lan Tianyu waved his hand dismissively, a relaxed smile on his face:
"Don't worry about it. You brought me to the Iron Dimension, and I treated those superpowered individuals for you. You don't owe me any favors."
He paused and added.
"By the way, if I don't answer the phone in the future, it's probably because I'm practicing cultivation."
“You can come directly to the Xia Mansion to find me; I will be staying there for a long time.”
"Understood." Xiu nodded.
Lan Tianyu said no more, and with a flash, he disappeared from the office as if he had merged into the air.
Xiu stood there, staring at the spot where Lan Tianyu had disappeared, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
That relaxed and casual attitude really made him envious.
As the commander of the Iron Guard's chief combat regiment, he had to remain serious at all times and could not relax.
Because there were just too many things waiting for him to handle.
He can only truly relax once he finds the ultimate Iron Man and stabilizes the order of the twelve timelines.
He stood there for a long time, his mind churning with thoughts.
Once the battle between good and evil in the Gold Dimension is over, regardless of the outcome, he should set out to find the Ultimate Iron Man, after all, it is the mission of the Huyan Jue Luo family...
Lan Tianyu teleported away from the Iron Alliance and appeared on a relatively quiet street nearby.
The cool evening breeze brought a refreshing feeling.
He was about to teleport back to the Xia Mansion again, but he had only just lifted his foot when...
A figure appeared without warning a few steps in front of him, blocking his path.
Lan Tianyu frowned, stopped, and looked up.
When he saw the person's face clearly, a genuine look of surprise flashed across his eyes.
The person blocking his way was actually an "acquaintance".
That face was clearly a carbon copy of Ding Xiaoyu from the Gold Dimension, only the temperament was completely different.
The boy in front of me was tall and straight, dressed in a well-tailored light-colored casual outfit, with a gentle smile on his lips.
His eyes were clear and bright, yet unfathomable.
This person was none other than Jiu Wu.
Seeing the fleeting surprise in Lan Tianyu's eyes, Jiu Wu's smile deepened, and she spoke first, her voice clear and gentle:
"Hello, guest from the Gold Dimension. It's a pleasure to meet you."
He nodded slightly and continued his self-introduction, "My name is Jiuwu, the soon-to-be leader of the Ironclad Alliance."
As the saying goes, don’t hit the smiling person.
Although Lan Tianyu was stopped, the other party was friendly and had such a special identity, so he naturally put aside his displeasure at being disturbed.
He returned the same gentle smile and nodded: "My name is Lan Tianyu, and it's a pleasure to meet you, Alliance Leader Jiuwu."
As he spoke, he instantly activated the spell [Six Eyes].
A powerful insight instantly pierced through Jiu Wu's gentle appearance, revealing the immense inner strength contained within him.
"No wonder he's worthy of being the leader of the alliance..."
Lan Tianyu raised an eyebrow.
The boy in front of me, who looks no more than seventeen or eighteen years old, has a combat power index of at least 45000 points.
The Iron Dimension's foundation is indeed extraordinary, far surpassing that of the Gold Dimension.
[153] Long-term cooperation! Alliance Leader's Qi-Boosting Pills!
The moment Jiu Wu's gaze swept over Lan Tianyu, his eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly.
He had a strange feeling, as if all his secrets were laid bare under the other person's seemingly casual gaze.
But he was absolutely certain that the other party showed no signs of having any special abilities activated.
It was purely a feeling that came from intuition, and he wasn't sure if it was right.
"Cough cough."
"Alliance Leader Jiuwu, are you waiting here specifically to see me?"
Lan Tianyu coughed lightly, breaking the delicate atmosphere, and asked directly.
Jiu Wu's smile remained gentle, as if the strangeness of that moment had never happened.
He pointed to a tastefully decorated shop with warm lighting across the street.
"The latte and tiramisu at this cafe are quite good. Would Mr. Lan do me the honor of stopping by for a while?"
"I have something I'd like to talk to you about."
Lan Tianyu's gaze followed Jiu Wu's finger across the coffee shop, then returned to Jiu Wu's face, which was filled with a sincere smile.
What exactly is this young, soon-to-be leader up to?
He hesitated for a moment, then nodded:
"Very well, it is an honor to be invited by the Alliance Leader."
"please!"
Jiu Wu gestured for him to proceed, then with a slight movement, he teleported headed towards the coffee shop.
The speed was not fast; it was clearly leading the way.
Without further hesitation, Lan Tianyu flashed forward and followed closely behind.
In just a few breaths, the two appeared at the entrance of the coffee shop.
As I pushed open the door, the wind chimes on it rang out with a clear, melodious sound.
The warm yellow lighting, soothing background music, and rich aroma of coffee fill the air inside the shop.
Perhaps because it was nearing evening, there weren't many customers in the shop, making it quite quiet.
Jiu Wu was clearly very familiar with the place, and went straight to a relatively quiet booth by the window.
Lan Tianyu followed behind him and sat down opposite him.
The waiter quickly came over, and Jiuwu skillfully ordered two signature lattes and a tiramisu.
Soon after, the food was served.
Lan Tianyu picked up the warm coffee cup, took a small sip, and calmly looked at Jiu Wu across from him.
Jiu Wu's gaze was almost glued to the tempting tiramisu.
He picked up the small spoon, gracefully cut off a corner, and put it into his mouth.
He then narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing an expression of extreme enjoyment.
Immediately afterwards, he noticeably increased the speed at which he used the spoon.
They devoured the cake in just a few bites, leaving not even a speck of cream on the edge of the plate.
After finishing his meal, he smacked his lips as if he wanted more.
His satisfied expression contrasted sharply with his identity as the future leader of the Iron Dimension.
Lan Tianyu's hand holding the coffee cup froze in mid-air, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly involuntarily.
This leader really loves desserts.
Jiu Wu seemed to notice Lan Tianyu's gaze, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across her face.
He pulled a few tissues from the tissue box on the table, elegantly wiped the corners of his mouth, and resumed his gentle and polite smile:
"Sorry, I hope you didn't find this amusing."
Lan Tianyu put down his coffee cup and waved his hand dismissively.
"This is just the leader's true feelings. If he likes something, he likes it. Why should he care about other people's opinions?"
His tone was sincere, not just polite.
Jiu Wu's smile deepened, clearly appreciating Lan Tianyu's straightforwardness.
He picked up his latte, took a sip, and his expression gradually became serious.
"Mr. Lan, I have taken the liberty of inviting you here today because I wish to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with you."
"Oh... a long-term partnership?"
"What exactly do you mean?"
Although Lan Tianyu had expected it, he was still somewhat surprised.
Seeing that Lan Tianyu did not immediately refuse, a glint of light flashed in Jiu Wu's eyes.
He leaned forward slightly, lowered his voice, and got straight to the point:
"It's very simple, just like what you just did."
"The Iron Dimension is constantly at war with the Demon Realm. Every day, a large number of Iron Guards fighting on the front lines are corrupted by demonic energy, or even possessed by demons."
"Although the alliance has treatment methods, the cost is too high and it is far from enough."
He paused, his gaze fixed intently on Lan Tianyu.
"I hope you can step in and help us eliminate the hidden dangers in these soldiers."
"Of course, it's not free. We will give you appropriate compensation that will definitely satisfy you."
Lan Tianyu remained calm, his fingers gently stroking the warm cup.