Free Web NovelChapter 138: Chapter 138: A Brand New Future
Seeing Chi Wan pull another chair out of thin air from what she called the "Parallel Space" and fit the protective gear onto it, Professor Zhang finally let out a sigh of relief. He also gave Zhou Huaijin a light smack on the back of his head.
He lowered his voice. "You’re usually so cautious. Why were you so reckless today?! Even if you trust Wanwan completely, you can’t gamble with your own life!"
Zhou Huaijin knew his professor wasn’t doubting Chi Wan, just worried about a potential accident.
He also whispered, "That’s why Wanwan gave me the gun and chose to use the protective gear herself."
Professor Zhang froze. Before he could say anything, Chi Wan called out happily from a short distance away, "It’s ready! Come and try it."
Zhou Huaijin acknowledged her and took the gun.
As Professor Zhang watched their backs, he sighed and muttered, "I’m getting old. I really don’t understand you young people anymore."
But soon, Professor Zhang had no time for such thoughts.
He was utterly astonished to find that the set of protective gear Chi Wan had produced was completely different from what they had imagined!
Normal protective gear blocked projectiles, but this gear seemed to... freeze them.
When the bullet flew toward the gear, not only was there no familiar sound of impact, but the moment it got close, it was as if something had forcibly stopped it in its tracks!!
It didn’t even harm the person being protected; there wasn’t a single scratch on the gear’s surface!
That wasn’t all. Initially, Professor Zhang had thought the gear’s protective range seemed a bit narrow. But when Zhou Huaijin did as Chi Wan said and fired at the uncovered part of the chair’s back, above the gear, something beyond their comprehension happened.
The bullet was still suspended in mid-air before falling straight to the ground!
Professor Zhang could no longer contain his excitement. "Wanwan! How many sets of this gear do you have?!"
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At the Chinese Academy of Sciences, many leaders of classified projects practically dedicated their entire lives to their small laboratories. This was because they worried that if they could come and go as they pleased, they would be subjected to all sorts of threats and temptations. Amidst such unscrupulous tactics, even their lives couldn’t be fully guaranteed. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com
But everything Chi Wan had shown them made Professor Zhang realize that she had been telling the truth!
This protective gear and the suddenly sprouting vines were perhaps just a small part of that parallel world—he hadn’t forgotten that the most important thing Chi Wan had mentioned before was a new type of energy!
And their country, because of Chi Wan’s discoveries, was very likely on the verge of a brand new future!
Chi Wan did not disappoint Professor Zhang’s expectations. She smiled slightly. "As many as you need. We can protect everyone who needs it."
A warmth spread through Professor Zhang’s heart, and he couldn’t help but ask, "Wanwan, is all of this made possible by that new energy source you mentioned?"
Chi Wan nodded, then shook her head, confusing Professor Zhang.
But soon, as he looked at the translucent Crystal Stone in Chi Wan’s hand, he seemed to realize something. His voice instinctively grew softer and slower. "Is this... the new energy source?"
’An energy source in a crystal state... If it’s really what I think it is, then much of our existing heavy industry energy infrastructure could be revolutionized!’
Chi Wan gave a brief and concise summary of the apocalyptic situation in Li Xingye’s world, emphasizing the effects of Crystal Stone energy when combined with various superpowers, as well as its feasibility as a replacement for conventional energy sources.
Professor Zhang and Zhou Huaijin’s eyes shone with excitement as they listened.
Zhou Huaijin finally understood what Chi Wan had meant earlier when she’d told him not to blame her for deceiving him. "So, Wanwan, that Golden Silk Horse Tail from before... you saved it using these, um, ’superpowers’?"
Chi Wan nodded. "Yes. In the Parallel Space, I know a Wood Element master. All the miracles related to plants were his doing. That includes the seed canister from before; it also stored his superpower." ƒгeewёbnovel.com
For some reason, as he listened to Chi Wan talk about this so-called "Wood Element master," Zhou Huaijin got the distinct impression that he was a young man.
’But, that world is an apocalypse, after all. It couldn’t be...’
Meanwhile, when Professor Zhang heard that Chi Wan could use those superpowers to shorten a plant’s growth cycle, his heart was already pounding with excitement.
"Oh, Wanwan, you’ve come at just the right time... I originally thought that I might not live to see all my work come to fruition, that I could only pin all my hopes on Huaijin and the others. I never expected this, never expected it..."
Towards the end, Professor Zhang’s voice began to tremble.
Chi Wan and Zhou Huaijin stood on either side of him, gently supporting the old professor who had dedicated nearly his entire life to the land and its grain.
She patted Professor Zhang’s back and said softly, "Professor, don’t worry. You still have time. The changes that the apocalypse and its superpower system can bring go far beyond what I’ve described. In fact, there are many things I’m not even aware of due to my own limited experience and perspective.
"But I believe that in the hands of the right people, they will certainly be put to greater use. As for your health, I’ve already asked about it. They can now temporarily store healing energy as well.
"It’s just that the Healing system might be special. Unlike other superpowers, it can’t be stored indefinitely and will diminish over time. But I’m confident that with Brother Xingye’s group’s abilities, combined with the participation of our country’s researchers, we’ll find a way to preserve it for longer sooner or later."
The Healing system had always been unique, so this was actually something everyone could accept.
After she had roughly explained everything she knew, Professor Zhang couldn’t help but urge her on. "Come, come, let me show you our lab first. We leased that mountain from your family, and construction on the experimental base has already begun. If all the hybrid varieties can grow this quickly, developing targeted mutant plants will be just around the corner!"
Ultimately, Professor Zhang was still more concerned with his experiments than with energy.
But he didn’t dare to delay the matter of the energy source either, so he asked Chi Wan directly, "Wanwan, are you free this weekend? I’d like to take you directly to Beijing City. After all, it’s best if you explain these things to Zhong and the others yourself. Huaijin will come with us then."
Zhou Huaijin smiled. "With Wanwan’s help, our experiments will probably be much easier."
They wouldn’t have to anxiously watch over those fragile seedlings, worrying they might not grow. With the time saved, they could conduct more experiments and have a greater margin for error.
Although Chi Wan wanted to hand all this over as soon as possible, she thought of her plans for Friday and decided to wait until things here were sorted out.
"Professor, I have something very important to do this week. Can we wait until next week?"
