"What? Remember what?"
Zhang Chen hadn't heard their plan and couldn't just pretend he knew. It would be more dangerous if he was exposed during the operation.
"Sigh, you're still spacing out at a time like this?!"
"We're going to the treasury to retrieve the box that sealed the evil god."
"With that item, we can seal the evil god again!"
"You and Lanlan are responsible for eliminating the guards along the way. The others will disguise themselves as palace maids delivering treasures. Once you enter the treasury, your mission will be complete!"
The leading palace maid said.
"Oh, okay!"
Zhang Chen nodded.
So, it was just about taking care of the guards. That was simple!
But... wait a minute... these were enemies. How could he not get into character?!
Zhang Chen's expression turned black. This was a first-person perspective, and he had unconsciously substituted himself into the role.
Undercover! That's right! He was on an undercover mission this time!
He needed to see who these people were trying to give the box to!
This way, he could quickly identify the mastermind.
And no matter what, he absolutely wouldn't let the box be opened again this time.
"Alright, let's move out!"
The leading palace maid straightened her clothes and, carrying exquisite boxes in their hands, elegantly walked towards the treasury with the other palace maids.
If Zhang Chen didn't know these people were undercover and had ill intentions, he wouldn't have been able to tell anything was wrong just by looking at them.
Soon, these palace maids arrived at the treasury's main gate.
Over a dozen imperial guards stood there.
"Stop, who are you?"
The imperial guard asked with full vigilance.
"These are tributes from various countries. The inner official sent us to deliver them. She will count them tomorrow morning."
The leading palace maid bowed gracefully and spoke in a sweet, melodious voice.
"No, there's a rule. The treasury gates are closed after dark, and no one is allowed in or out!"
The imperial guard shook his head, heavily planted his halberd on the ground, and refused.
"Then... alright, we were presumptuous and caused you trouble. We apologize profusely!"
The leader of the palace maids said, then lowered her head and glanced at Zhang Chen and Lanlan.
Lanlan, looking like a young lady from a respectable family, took small, delicate steps towards the imperial guard. Suddenly, she struck, her movements as fast as lightning and her power equally formidable.
With just one palm strike, she sent the leading imperial guard flying, his halberd dislodged.
"Trying to force your way into the treasury? Take them down!"
The imperial guard beside him shouted, and the others rushed forward.
Simultaneously, an imperial guard in the distance prepared to alert others.
"Sorry about this, but you need to rest!"
Zhang Chen flickered and gently patted the guard, knocking him unconscious.
This body was very weak and couldn't unleash much of Zhang Chen's true strength.
However, with Zhang Chen controlling it, this body was far more powerful than its original owner.
He and Lanlan faced over a dozen imperial guards. Lanlan was essentially fighting the surrounding guards to a stalemate, while Zhang Chen was handling his opponents with ease.
Seeing that the other palace maids had already charged into the treasury, Zhang Chen suddenly increased his speed.
In just a flash, he had knocked down all the imperial guards.
Being knocked out by him was better than being killed by Lanlan. Otherwise, he would have the troublesome task of reviving them.
"How did you become so strong?"
Lanlan, seeing all the imperial guards defeated, didn't show any joy on her face but instead revealed a hint of vigilance.
"You'll know if you look back!"
Zhang Chen's gaze went past Lanlan towards the distance.
"Could it be that the master has arrived?"
Lanlan's eyes lit up, and she quickly turned her head to look.
However, she found nothing behind her.
"Busted, I've been tricked!"
She felt her vision darken, and she collapsed to the ground.
"You can rest here properly!"
Zhang Chen clapped his hands and then squeezed through the gap in the treasury door.
The reason he hadn't killed Lanlan directly was to keep a backup.
After all, this body was too weak, and he might not be able to catch the mastermind.
If he failed, this survivor would become an important clue.
Entering the treasury, Zhang Chen couldn't help but be awestruck by the vast space.
From the floor to the ceiling, it was at least ten stories high. The surroundings were like a museum, displaying all sorts of "treasures"!
What the palace maids considered treasures were actually the most commonplace items from the apocalypse for Zhang Chen.
Things like generators, well-preserved cars, helicopters, insulated mugs, metal door handles, access cards, and even various men's and women's clothing...
Such a treasury truly surprised Zhang Chen.
In the center of the treasury, several golden spotlights shone down from the ceiling, making the treasures in this area appear to be the most precious.
The metal box was among them.