Chapter 134: A Divine Medicine!
Inside the industrial ship, a group of Engineer players were gathered in the activity room, playing zero-gravity 3D billiards—an invention from the 22nd century that had recently become quite addictive—while chatting.
Black Smoke: “Huh, do you guys think the new Scholar has some background?”
Riding a Motorcycle to Work Overtime thought for a moment: “Which one? The one called Master Mingzhen?”
“What Master? He’s a Mage, Mage Mingzhen.”
Motorcycle: “Oh, him. He really does have some skills. That Zero Element Furnace, even with fuel added, no one understood how to use it, but he managed to debug it to the point where it’s almost ready for ignition.”
“If the Zero Element Furnace ignites, will the industrial ship be able to land?” A young player who was breaking asked.
Black Smoke: “Yes. A ship this big landing would be absolutely astonishing, and it would scare the Apollo in Oasis City to death!”
“Speaking of which, he’s really dedicated. I see him online unless his character needs to sleep.”
“That doesn’t really count as dedication, many streamers who play Soldier are like that now, only logging off for a few minutes to eat or use the restroom.”
“But the problem is, he only does one thing when he’s online: tinkering with that Zero Element Furnace—”
“That—that is indeed a bit fierce, too obsessive.”
“And he even keeps experimental records in a proper manner, just like doing scientific research.”
Black Smoke: “Pfft, a genius scientist.”
“Hey, hey, hey—” Jubian walked over, clearly displeased, “I’ve developed so many amazing pieces of equipment for you guys, and I only got the title ‘Crazy Scientist.’ This kid has only been here a few days and he’s already a genius?”
Black Smoke: “He’s into theoretical work, a rare SSR.”
Jubian was about to retort when the ship’s public address system suddenly came on, and it was the Mage speaking.
“Everyone, we have figured out the characteristics of our Zero Element Furnace. We are tentatively planning a trial ignition in half an hour. During this time, we will need the strong assistance of all Engineer colleagues. Please come to the power room quickly!”
“Awesome! Let’s go!” Jubian clapped Black Smoke on the shoulder, “Remember to inform the Executive Officer!”
At the same time,
After settling Ye Xing and Caoyuan, Cheng Lei came to her father’s room.
Cheng Yun was leaning back on the headboard, staring blankly at the medicine bottle in his hand.
Cheng Lei sat down beside him.
“Father, I always feel—”
“It’s fine, speak.”
“If this medicine is real, then Oasis City—”
Cheng Yun nodded.
“Yes, a huge conflict will inevitably erupt in a short period of time. Do you think Cangyuan’s method is despicable? Do you think they should first take down the city and ensure the safety of all citizens before distributing this medicine?”
Cheng Lei nodded silently.
“That’s why you still have a lot to learn, you need to truly grow up quickly—” Cheng Yun felt a great sense of regret, “You must remember in the future, those who are not prepared to shed blood are not qualified to enjoy victory! Staying out of it will only lead to a fate of enslavement…
“It’s a pity—I can teach you this principle, but I don’t have time to teach the common people of Oasis City; they can only force themselves to learn. I think this is also the trial that the Executive Officer has given to Oasis City, so we must take it seriously!”
After speaking, Cheng Yun tilted his head back and swallowed the pill.
“Father!”
Cheng Lei immediately became very nervous; she still deeply doubted these “divine medicines.”
It wasn’t her fault.
It is difficult for people to truly understand each other, and the chain of suspicion cannot be completely eliminated before the truth is revealed.
“It’s alright—”
Cheng Yun’s fingertips gently brushed his daughter’s cheek.
“Considering the trouble I’m about to bring to you and the servants, even if this is truly poison, it’s a good choice. If it can bring a slightly better future for Oasis City, I accept it! All important documents are in my safe, already organized, do you remember?”
“I remember.” Cheng Lei’s eyes welled up with tears; her father was making his final arrangements.
“Good, good—then you should go rest quickly, I don’t feel anything unusual right now.” “No! I’ll stay here tonight, I’m not going anywhere!”
“Mmm—Father understands.”
The sun rose.
Ye Xing and Caoyuan woke up early, not disturbing Cheng Lei, nor looking for the servants in the mansion.
It was strange, really; even though they knew it was a game, there was a psychological tendency to avoid troubling people who were already busy, just like in reality.
The two came outside the courtyard, where their informant, Stone Bro, was already waiting in the street. After taking his car to the main city, they first had breakfast on the street, a familiar routine.
Ye Xing was a quick-witted person, and Caoyuan had even studied counter-surveillance. Now, even Apollo’s veterans couldn’t distinguish them from the natives.
After breakfast, Stone Bro led the two through the streets and alleys, turning left and right several times until they reached a very inconspicuous video store.
Stone Bro walked to the counter: “The three of us want to book the place.”
“Book the place? There’s no electricity, and the machines are broken, so there’s nothing to watch, boss.”
“We have our own way to watch, you don’t need to worry about us.”
Stone Bro took out a large handful of Oasis Coins, offering a price the boss couldn’t refuse.
“Oh—well, alright.”
The boss nodded vaguely: “This room is yours for the day. If it gets hot—there’s nothing I can do, the fan won’t work either.”
Upon entering, Caoyuan immediately locked the door, while Ye Xing went straight for the playback equipment.
“This should be the video storage medium,” Ye Xing picked up a black brick-like box, “You guessed right, it’s not digital storage, is it a cassette?”
“That’s not hard to guess. Given Oasis City’s industrial level, they definitely wouldn’t be able to produce hard drives or similar items at low cost,” Caoyuan said.
He pulled out a scanner.
“As for whether it’s specifically a cassette, a quick scan will tell.”
“Xiao Lei—”
Cheng Lei, who had fallen asleep by her father’s bed, groggily woke up, realizing she had been called by her father.
“Ah!”
Seeing her father, she was startled.
Cheng Yun looked terrible; he was covered in sweat, his complexion was very off, the sheets and blankets were almost soaked, and they emitted a foul smell!
“I—”
“How are you feeling? Don’t be afraid, I’ll call a doctor right away!”
“I—I have to go to the bathroom!”
Before Cheng Lei could step forward to help, Cheng Yun, in urgent need of the restroom, jumped out of bed and rushed to the toilet with heavy steps.
Was it really poison?! Cheng Lei’s heart sank suddenly.
Could it be that even Cangyuan would resort to any means to firmly control Oasis City after occupying it—Father,
You always refuse to teach me your true skills, are you afraid I’ll become a thorn in others’ eyes?
Thinking of the retreating figure just now, which might be her last memory of her father, Cheng Lei’s tears were on the verge of flowing out.
Wait—
But then, she suddenly noticed a blind spot.
He just now… ran to the bathroom?
What a joke—
When was the last time she saw her father run!?