Chapter 1416: The Aquarius Bureau Chief Must Be Very Bad to You

"I... believe you..."

Facing Li Ang's "eat clean" way of gaining trust, as one of the only two survivors of the Aquarius Branch, the middle-aged man chose the only path after being depressed for a while.

After all, if what Li Ang said was true, then the people in the Aquarius Branch could still be saved, but if what he said was fake... then whether he believed him or not made no difference.

"Lord... Li Ang."

Adding a respectful title after Li Ang's name against his will, the middle-aged man whose heart lake was stirred into a mess asked powerlessly:

"So what exactly are you planning to do? Take everyone from our Aquarius Branch and go directly down the underground river to find Bureau Chief Balto?"

"I originally thought so."

Li Ang nodded upon hearing this, and then said sincerely:

"But after listening to your analysis just now, I think your analysis makes sense.

Clearly the Earth's Core lava tunnel has been opened for more than half a month, but the Lu Wang Society chose to set off when Bureau Chief Balto entered the underground river, and just happened to be caught by Bureau Chief Balto.

I also think this timing is too coincidental. They likely have other intentions, ostensibly preparing to undo the Cleaning Bureau's seal on the Stone Marrow Realm, but actually wanting to lure Bureau Chief Balto away and take the opportunity to act against Heat River City.

Hmm... it's even possible they are being greedier, preparing to do both, both releasing the Earth Three Clans that were sealed and acting against the Aishito royal family in Heat River City!"

"Then what should we do?"

Hearing Li Ang's words, the female cleaner who came back to her senses couldn't help but be anxious:

"If the Lu Wang Society is really planning this, preparing to act on both sides, should we stay to guard Heat River City, or go down to find uncle-grandfather?"

"If you think about it from the most rational perspective, it's actually safer to chase them down."

Li Ang thought for a while and said:

"What the Lu Wang Society's ultimate goal is can be seen from their name. Cleaning out the twelve royal families that can 'strengthen' the Watchtower Palace is their ultimate goal.

And you are also a royal bloodline, so I can take you down completely. In this case, even if something happens to the royal family on the ground, as long as you are still safe, then the Lu Wang Society's goal is equivalent to not succeeding.

Additionally, considering the worst result, if the seal of the Stone Marrow Realm is really undone, then Bureau Chief Balto who chased after them will face the siege of the Lu Wang Society and the Earth Three Clans at the same time, and will likely fall into danger.

If we rush over immediately, we can not only ensure that the Lu Wang Society's goal cannot be achieved, but also ensure the safety of Bureau Chief Balto. This should be the safest choice at present, but..."

Although Li Ang didn't finish his words, everyone present understood what he meant.

It's just that if they choose this way, it's equivalent to completely abandoning the royal family of the Northern Kingdom, and even including all the people in Heat River City. If the people from the Lu Wang Society are really luring the tiger away from the mountain, then those who have completely lost protection can only be slaughtered.

So, on one side are the people of Heat River City, and on the other side are uncle-grandfather and the safety of the Watchtower Palace?

Receiving Li Ang's probing gaze, the female cleaner couldn't help but clench her fists, her two beautiful big eyes filled with confusion.

Just as Li Ang said, the "correct" choice at the moment is naturally to prioritize going underground to ensure the frustration of the Lu Wang Society's plan and ensure the safety of uncle-grandfather, but...

"The price is too high."

After glancing at the female cleaner who was hesitant, the middle-aged man's eyes were empty for a moment, then he frowned and said to Li Ang:

"The duty of our cleaners is to stand in front of this human group, block things outside the life of 'ordinary people,' and guard the stability of the present world. If we choose to sacrifice the people of Heat River City, it is equivalent to a betrayal of our own duty.

Secondly, the choice you proposed, Lord Li Ang, although the safest, is a bit too unconfident in the Bureau Chief. As the oldest Zodiac Bureau Chief, the Bureau Chief's strength is among the best among the Zodiac Bureau Chiefs. He may not be unable to catch up with the people of the Lu Wang Society. And the Bureau Chief has been chasing for a long time. It is estimated that he has already entered the Earth's Core lava tunnel. With their speed, it is almost impossible for us to catch up. Going down might be a burden instead, so it's better to try our best to guard Heat River City first..."

Speaking of this, the middle-aged man paused slightly, then turned to look at the female cleaner, his expression sincere and slightly sad:

"Finally, if the worst, worst situation really happens... then I believe the Bureau Chief will make the choice a cleaner should make, just like your mother did back then!"

The choice a cleaner should make...

Hearing the middle-aged man's words, the female cleaner couldn't help but tremble, then bit her lip hard.

"Uncle Hope, you... you are right!"

Seeming to have made some kind of determination, the female cleaner looked at Li Ang with red eyes, her voice trembling as she said to Li Ang:

"Li Ang, let's stay! Uncle-grandfather told me that as a cleaner, he... he... woo!"

"..."

No... your uncle-grandfather is still alive, okay? Why are you acting like he's about to have a funeral?

Looking at the female cleaner who couldn't continue after saying half, and suddenly started to sob, Li Ang felt a bit overwhelmed for a while.

Aren't we brainstorming how to be as comprehensive as possible? Why did you jump over the research and discussion link and start being sentimental all of a sudden?

"Lord Li Ang!"

Probably infected by the atmosphere, the middle-aged man who was depressed just now suddenly looked up, his eyes full of tears and looking at Li Ang:

"Stay and guard Heat River City! Bureau Chief Balto always tells us that his greatest expectation in this life is not to die of old age without value, but to sacrifice heroically in the... of guarding humanity..."

"Stop! Stop right there!"

Being a bit overwhelmed by the unusually excited emotions of the female cleaner and the other, Li Ang couldn't help but complain speechlessly:

"Is Bureau Chief Balto usually very bad to you? Why do I feel like you two can't wait for him to die? Calm down and listen to me, it's not..."

"No! This is a forced sacrifice!"

After interrupting Li Ang's words, the middle-aged man clenched his fists, his eyes full of excitement:

"The Bureau Chief will not sacrifice in vain! His death will be exchanged for... woo... what is this?"

"Something that can help you calm down."

Taking a small bottle out of the mirror world, using his finger to dip some viscous liquid in it, and flicking a few drops of water at the middle-aged man, Li Ang grabbed the female cleaner and stuffed the small bottle into her hand.

"Drink! It's best to drink it all!"

"???"

Looking at the strange small bottle in her hand, the female cleaner first lowered her head and sniffed, then blinked suspiciously, asking with confusion:

"The taste is so familiar... what is in this bottle?"

"Your saliva."

"Ah?"

"When you were in a coma on the airship, you were drooling while sleeping, so I just took some."

After explaining the origin of that small bottle of 【Calm Saliva】, Li Ang, who had already discovered something wrong, urged with a frown:

"Drink quickly! You two have already been hit! Drink it first and then talk!"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 1417 =====