"At the time, Anna's appearance shocked the entire scientific research institute, and many scientists believed that this would be a groundbreaking innovation."

As Jack spoke, his voice suddenly became excited.

"Some people said at the time that Anna's appearance would inevitably bring disaster to the world!"

Jack's voice turned low again.

His emotions fluctuate greatly, and he seems to be very easily controlled by them.

"This matter quickly reached the ears of members of Congress, and the seven members immediately convened Parliament and voted on the matter..."

Jack suddenly turned his gaze to Ye Li again, and this time, both of his gazes seemed rather profound.

Both of their eyes shimmered with a deep blue light.

Ye Li swept the light across the room and saw that Jack's human half was turning into steel.

At this moment, his eyes and the area above them had all transformed into the appearance of a robot.

Ye Li's heart tightened, and he gripped the Barrett tightly in his hand.

"Jack?"

Ye Li called out cautiously, ready to launch a counterattack immediately should the situation turn against him.

Just then, Jack's voice rang out again, even weaker than before: "Guess what happened?"

Ye Li didn't guess, and asked directly, "What is it?"

“Research is prohibited, and the invention must be destroyed immediately. They consider it an invention that is against humanity,” Jack said slowly.

Ye Li had almost guessed this outcome.

This kind of research is almost tantamount to immortality, and those in high positions would absolutely not allow such technology to spread to society.

"Then what?"

Ye Li asked.

“I told Vic the news.” Jack took a heavy breath. “I remember that when he heard the news, he didn’t panic at all. Instead, he said to me with a relieved look that as long as you have the ability to change the world, you don’t need anyone’s approval.”

Jack gave a self-reproachful, dry laugh: "Can you imagine his expression then? It was like... someone who already knew he was going to die, with absolutely no regrets, yet also like... pure resentment. I don't even know how to describe Vic at that moment..."

It's laughable how I was back then—cough cough—I completely failed to understand what he meant. Because in my mind, no one could defy a congressman's decision, not even Vic. I always thought he was just trying to comfort himself.

"And then?" Ye Li continued to ask.

“He asked me if I could help him continue this world-changing scientific research,” Jack said.

"You refused?" Ye Li guessed.

Jack nodded and said, "Yes, I have my family and my own career, and I don't want to mess with those members of Congress."

"Later, Vic disappeared with Anna. I thought to myself, Vic, maybe he was disappointed in me."

Silence fell once again inside the cave, and an atmosphere of helplessness and sorrow filled the air.

After a long while, Jack looked at Ye Li and suddenly asked, "Do you have any wine?"

Ye Li paused for a moment, then shook his head: "No."

It's not because Ye Li is stingy and unwilling to share.

It's because he never kept alcohol in his spatial ring.

After all, I don't usually live far from the car, and I only occasionally leave the car to open resource boxes or something, so I don't need alcohol.

However, Ye Li took out a bottle of purified water from his spatial ring and asked, "Is this all you need?"