"Ouch, ouch, ouch! Big Brother Zhao, be gentler. My bones are about to break because of you."
Meng Chao grimaced. "I know that you're excited, but there's no need for you to use so much strength, right?"
Zhao Feixuan let go of him in slight embarrassment and punched his chest. "Tell me the truth. Did you join the abnormal beast research department a long time ago?"
"No," Meng Chao said.
"But it's the duty of every Dragon Citizen to actively work with the related departments. I'm sorry, Big Brother Zhao. I didn't tell you earlier because of the confidentiality rules …"
"I understand. Blue Home made such a big fuss, so it definitely attracted the attention of the related departments!"
They were all smart people. Even though they could use the excuse of an "experimental accident" to deceive most of the normal citizens, Zhao Feixuan was well-informed, so he naturally knew some of the inside information.
Later, Spirit Creation Creatures was bought by Meng Chao's family's Superstar. This was a case of a snake swallowing an elephant, and no matter how he looked at it, it was very suspicious. Zhao Feixuan thought about it carefully, and it was not difficult for him to guess Meng Chao's background.
But his background and friendship were two different things. Besides, Meng Chao had also saved his family of four. With this alone, even if he was the director of the abnormal beast research department, Zhao Feixuan did not think that there was anything wrong with it.
In fact, when he heard that Meng Chao did not deny it, he even became excited. He wrapped his arm around Meng Chao's neck and pulled him to a corner of the corridor. "Tell me, what's going on with the ambush at Noble Descent Hotel? I heard that the people from the nine great cultivation families colluded with abnormal beasts."
"Where did this rumor come from? Big Brother Zhao, you mustn't believe it, "Meng Chao said seriously.
"The nine great cultivation families can't be lumped together. Even if there are a handful of black sheep among them, it doesn't mean that the conflict between the Colonization Party and Home Party has become so intense that it can't be resolved. Big Brother Zhao, the higher-ups are paying a lot of attention to this case right now. They'll definitely get to the bottom of this and return justice to the victims. At this critical moment, Blue Home and all the Home Party mustn't be rash!"
"Don't worry, don't worry. Others don't know, but I just have a pair of twins in my family. How can I be impulsive?"
Zhao Feixuan chuckled. "In any case, the Home Party is the victim in this matter, and they are in the right. All we have to do is wait patiently and see what sort of 'justice' the higher-ups can bring out. We don't ask for much. At the very least, we should be able to get more budget and resources from the Survival Committee for the plan to upgrade the defense system in the old residential areas and the other defensive projects, right?
Meng Chao, if the Home Party really rises to power, you'll have contributed greatly to it. I've talked to a few of the leaders of the Home Party, and all of them admire you a lot. They want to see whether there's a chance for them to work together with Superstar or the Broken Star Club. If you're free this weekend, why don't we gather together so that we can thank you properly? "
Meng Chao thought about it and happily agreed to it.
"Also, I mentioned last time that I hope that you can become the thirteenth member of Blue Home's committee. You said that you want to go back and think about it seriously. How about it? Have you thought about it?"
Zhao Feixuan's eyes shone brightly. "We're really sincere and want to invite you to join us."
"That's …" Meng Chao said.
"Even if I still have to work for the abnormal beast research department, is it fine?"
"What are you talking about? The abnormal beast research department is an official investigation organization, and Blue Home is a registered public welfare organization for citizens who help each other. Forget about the fact that you're just working for the research department, even if you're a licensed investigator, we'll still open our doors to you!"
Zhao Feixuan said with a smile. "If you don't do anything shameful during the day, you won't be afraid of ghosts knocking on your door at night. Um … Of course, you're not a ghost either. In any case, you understand what I mean, right?"
"I understand, but I'm not a 100% Home Party member," Meng Chao said cautiously.
"Of course, I want to open the tunnel between Earth and the Other World just like all of you. I also agree that Dragon City should invest more resources in normal people, but I don't agree with the idea of building an iron wall around Monster Mountain Range and surrounding Dragon City. Then, I'll be able to sleep soundly.
"Regardless of whether it's Earth or the Other World, there's no fortress or defense line that will never fall. If we really had a lot of resources to build a super defense line, I'd rather pour those resources into the advanced armored airship upgrade plan. We'll strike first and burn the enemy's land.
"That's fine, right?"
"It's fine. Let me tell you a little secret. In truth, most of the Home Party and I have never really thought about implementing the super defense line plan," Zhao Feixuan said mysteriously.
"Huh?"
Meng Chao was a little stunned. "But didn't you always say during the gatherings —"
"We're just talking about it!"
Zhao Feixuan explained. "It's just a way of doing things. For example, if you suddenly say that you want to open a window in a house that doesn't have any windows, a lot of people might object to it, but if you first say that you want to poke a hole in the ceiling or even tear down the entire house and rebuild it, the people will definitely be shocked. At that time, if you settle for the next best thing and say that you want to open a window, it will sound much more reasonable, right?
"The Home Party's idea is the same. In the past, the Colonization Party's ideals were definitely the mainstream. No matter what reasonable suggestion the Home Party put forward, most of the time, it would be rejected.
"Since it's going to be rejected no matter what, why don't we just toss out a plan that's grand and will last for one hundred years and require an astronomical amount of resources? Even if this plan is rejected, it's fine. At the very least, the next plan and the plan after that will be more reasonable and practical, right?
"So, right from the start, the super defense line plan surrounding Monster Mountain Range is a cover for the plan to upgrade the defense system in the old residential areas and other similar projects.
"We're much more rational than you think. Don't worry."
"I see …"
Meng Chao heaved a long sigh of relief and observed Zhao Feixuan's expression carefully. He was certain that he was gradually drifting further away from one of the ten great lost people in Dragon City in his previous life. Then, he nodded and said, "As long as you don't mind, I won't have a problem with it. When I meet you during the weekend, we'll talk more about it."
"That's great! With you, the club leader of the Broken Star Club, the youngest Heaven Realm superhuman in Dragon City, and the superhuman who leveled up the fastest in Dragon City over the past ten years, Blue Home will be like a tiger with wings!"
Zhao Feixuan slapped Meng Chao's shoulder and said happily, "Let's go. I'll bring you to meet Professor Lu. Let's see what sort of treasure you can get from his pocket to thank you for saving his life!"
They were both Deity Realm superhumans.
Professor Lu Tianxing was completely different from martial artists like Black Tortoise Zong Yue and Broken Sword Ye Xiaoyue, whom Meng Chao had met before.
Aside from having white hair, a youthful face, being hale and hearty, and having a crystalline shine on his skin, Meng Chao could not sense the presence of a peerless fighter from him.
In fact, since his head was too big, his messy white hair spread out like a bird's nest, making him look like a mad scientist who often appeared in movies.
But his eyes were as deep as the sea, and they shone with starlight, as if they contained a miniature universe that Meng Chao could not fathom.
Right when Meng Chao entered the ward, he was attracted by those eyes.
The world around him instantly vanished. It was as if the entire ward had been reduced to atoms before it was reassembled into a vast galaxy. Billions of stars surrounded him and flowed slowly. The starlight was like a warm stream that surged into his sulci.
He had experienced something similar when he came into contact with Black Tortoise Zong Yue.
Compared to the illusion created by Dean Zong of Agricultural University's martial arts course, the illusion created by the transmigration expert Professor Lu Tianxing was much more exquisite and gentle. There was not a hint of violence or murderous intent in it, and it gave Meng Chao unprecedented peace and tranquility. In fact, when he remembered the apocalypse, his soul was no longer as agitated.
"I heard from the abnormal beast research department that you felt that something was off, but they couldn't figure out what the problem was."
Professor Lu Tianxing stood on the stars with his hands behind his back. Not far away, he looked at him with a face full of concern. "Your feeling was right. Your soul has been heavily damaged. I've never seen a soul like this … that is riddled with holes. It seems that the mental shock that the 'Mastermind' of the alien beast gave you has really left behind serious sequelae.
"I'm sorry, Meng Chao. You ended up like this because you saved me."
A thought appeared in Meng Chao's head.
They were both Deity Realm superhumans, and Professor Lu took the path of scientific research. Even though he was far from Black Tortoise Zong Yue's level when it came to refining his body, he was still a Deity Realm superhuman.
But when it came to training his mind, soul, and brain, he naturally had his own secret arts that allowed him to reach the peak.
Even if these secret arts could not be used in real battle, they were definitely beneficial to him.
But they were definitely beneficial to him when it came to increasing his calculative abilities, deduction abilities, and brain potential.
Professor Lu did not know that Meng Chao's soul had been "shattered" because his two souls were not compatible with each other after he returned to the past, and he was also attacked by the nightmare from the apocalypse. It was not really related to the Demonic Abyss Eye.
But it was very difficult to explain. Meng Chao could only scratch his head in the illusion and say that he was different from normal university students. He had been beaten up by society a long time ago and was very resistant to beatings, so these minor injuries were nothing to him.
Lu Tianxing smiled faintly. The starlight turned into a warm current that enveloped Meng Chao's body. It also gently washed through his sulci, as if he was massaging his cerebral cortex. It was so comfortable that he wanted to moan.
The agitation from the apocalypse in the depths of his soul was mostly placated.
In fact, he felt as if his brain was about to slowly spin along with the stars in the sky.
"Twenty years ago, before the Supernatural Tower was built, I was exploring the ancient ruins. I once came to understand a secret technique that specializes in training the brain and mind from a broken crystal. Even though it doesn't increase my fighting strength by a lot, it can help a person understand the world and themselves better. It's also very beneficial when it comes to treating injuries related to the soul," Lu Tianxing said with a smile.
"Meng Chao, over the next week, I'll be recuperating in the hospital. If you're interested, you can come over every day and talk about the secrets of mind cultivation."
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