Chapter 33 Return to Blue Star

When Zhou Jue's consciousness cleared from the chaos, she had returned to that familiar, pure white room filled with a metallic feel.

The last thing she saw was the entire rabbit-beast tribe and the giant lion tribe of beastmen kneeling devoutly in the direction of her "ascension," their thunderous and awe-inspiring shouts still echoing in her ears.

"Brother Tongzi, you're pretty good." Zhou Jue whistled in his heart.

"With these special effects and this spectacle, anyone who didn't know better would think I ascended to heaven on the spot and became an immortal. It actually looks quite convincing."

That's right!

System 001's smug voice rang out, tinged with a hint of triumphant excitement: [Anything produced by this system is guaranteed to be top-notch! The host must be given the highest honors! This is exactly the kind of mystery and grandeur we want—a divine descent followed by a quiet departure, leaving only a legend! Let them forever remember your kindness!]

Zhou Jue couldn't help but laugh.

Just then, a red light flashed in the room, and a piercing alarm sounded instantly.

[Beep—Life form detected!]

[Vital signs are stable!]

[Energy fluctuations have appeared and are currently at their peak... The fluctuations will subside, and the world will return to stillness!]

The cold, mechanical sound echoed in the monitoring room, and then the heavy alloy door was quickly opened.

A group of medical staff, dressed in full white protective suits with only their eyes showing, filed in, their movements swift and professional, without uttering a single unnecessary word.

They skillfully disinfected Zhou Jue's entire body, and then began a detailed physical examination of her using various instruments.

"Brother Tong, what are they doing...?"

[Don't worry, host, this is standard procedure.]

The system explained: "The energy consumed by this system during its journey isn't just to protect the host from harm in the spatial turbulence; more importantly, it forms a two-way 'sterile isolation layer,' ensuring that the ecosystems of the two worlds don't collapse due to the exchange of tiny pathogens. Their checks are simply for peace of mind."

Zhou Jue understood.

The examination was quick, and the medical staff left promptly after confirming that all indicators were normal.

The alloy door opened again, and this time Chief Zhang and Chen Jianguo walked in, their faces filled with undisguised excitement and concern.

"Xiao Jue, how are you feeling?" Chief Zhang strode forward, his voice filled with relief.

"Reporting, sir! I'm fine!" Zhou Jue straightened up instinctively.

"Good, good, it's good that you're back!" Chen Jianguo nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of relief.

Soon, they arrived at the highest-level conference room.

Inside the meeting room, besides the former leader, Chen Jianguo, Cheng Gan, several researchers, and the observers who had been monitoring the situation, everyone's eyes were focused on Zhou Jue, filled with curiosity and anticipation.

An observer responsible for data recording was the first to report: "Reporting to the leader, Comrade Zhou Jue's departure and return took a total of 7 hours and 3 minutes."

He paused, looked at Zhou Jue, and asked the question everyone was most concerned about: "Comrade Zhou Jue, how long have you spent in the other world?"

"Seven days."

Seven hours, for seven days.

A suppressed gasp filled the conference room.

“Time flow rate… 1:24!” A white-haired physicist muttered to himself, his eyes flashing with a terrifying light: “A stable one-dimensional time flow rate difference! My God, what does this mean…”

This means endless possibilities!

Everyone realized this, and their breathing became rapid.

Commander Zhang raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet. He looked at Zhou Jue solemnly, his eyes filled with trust and expectation.

Zhou Jue took a deep breath and stood up from his seat.

She straightened her back, raised her hand, and gave a perfectly standard and powerful military salute to Commander Zhang and to all the scientific researchers present who had dedicated themselves to the country.

"Reporting, sir!"

Her voice was clear and firm, echoing in the quiet conference room.

"I have fulfilled my mission!"

Zhou Jue gave a brief and concise report on his seven days of experience in the orc world.

From rescuing the rabbit cubs, to readily admitting that he was the messenger of the Beast God, to becoming the shaman of the rabbit tribe, teaching them medicine making, weaving, and discovering sweet potatoes, to forming an alliance with the giant lion tribe, and finally the birth of bronze artifacts and that sudden war.

When she spoke of her departure, pretending to be a beast god, and how the beastmen erected a statue for her, worshipped her collectively, and regarded her as the true "beast god," everyone present fell silent.

Zhou Jue was so embarrassed he was practically digging his toes into the ground. He could keep up the act in front of the orcs, but trying to do it in front of his own people... who would understand? It was just too damn awkward...

The old leader sighed softly, "Erecting longevity tablets and sculpting golden statues are the highest honors bestowed upon those with immense merit in ancient times. Comrade Xiao Jue, you've... established a faith in another world."

The value of this is immeasurable.

“I also brought back some things,” Zhou Jue said, preparing to take out the collected plant samples from the Starry Sky Box.

"etc!"

Chief Zhang suddenly spoke up, stopping her actions.

Zhou Jue looked at him with some confusion.

Chief Zhang gave Chen Jianguo a wink, and Chen Jianguo immediately took out a bound document from his briefcase and solemnly placed it in front of Zhou Jue.

"Xiao Jue, take a look at this before you report." Chief Zhang's tone was tinged with a smile.

Zhou Jue picked up the document with a puzzled look and turned to the first page.

Decision on the Establishment of "Pangu Technology Group" and the Distribution of Related Rights and Interests.

She paused for a moment, then continued reading.

The document clearly states that the state, with the highest level of special approval, registered and established a super-large group company called "Pangu Technology".

The group will encompass all industries related to resources from another world, including biopharmaceuticals, new energy development, new materials applications, and genetic engineering.

The last page of the document is an equity agreement.

The agreement clearly states in black and white that Comrade Zhou Jue will permanently enjoy the right to a total of 20% of the future net profit generated by all industries under the "Pangu Technology Group".

She does not need to participate in any management or assume any risk or responsibility.

All she had to do was... wait for the money.

Zhou Jue's mind went blank for a moment. Looking at the "20%" mark, she felt like she was counting money until her hands cramped.

What kind of amazing move is this?

She was only away on a "business trip" for seven days when the government registered a company for her and arranged her dividends, making her a top-tier capital... no, a shareholder!

"Commander... Grandpa Zhang, this... this is too much!" Zhou Jue quickly said, "I just did what I was supposed to do."

“Not much.” Chief Zhang waved his hand, his expression turning serious. “Xiao Jue, the value of everything you’ve done cannot be measured in money. But the country will not let heroes shed blood and tears. This is the honor and reward you deserve. You just need to rest assured and do it boldly; behind you is the entire nation.”

These words brought tears to Zhou Jue's eyes.

She nodded emphatically and put the document away.

"Okay! I'll take the stuff out now!" She was full of enthusiasm, eager to empty the Starry Sky Box immediately.

"No rush." ​​Chief Zhang stopped her again, glanced at his watch, and smiled, "Let's find another place. We've prepared a new home for you."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a tremendous roar of propellers came from outside the conference room.

A military helicopter has landed steadily on the base's helipad.

“We haven’t been idle during the seven hours you were gone,” Chen Jianguo explained with a smile. “Considering the confidentiality and importance of future research, we expedited the activation and renovation of a top-level secret base. From now on, all research related to the other world will be conducted there.”

After saying that, Chief Zhang stood up: "Let's go, let's go together."

Zhou Jue stood up blankly and found that, in addition to Chief Zhang and Chen Jianguo, there was also Cheng Gan, who was dressed in a smart outfit and looked dashing.

Cheng Gan winked at her and patted her shoulder, everything was understood without words.

Amidst the envious and admiring gazes of the crowd, Zhou Jue boarded the helicopter with the three bigwigs.

The propellers whipped up huge gusts of air, and the helicopter rose from the ground, flying towards the unknown distance.