Wang Zheng was kicked and staggered, but this time he didn't retaliate.
For the first time, he offered a sincere prayer in his heart, hoping that Old Lady Qian would be alright.
It's not that he's particularly saintly and feels it must be his responsibility.
Actually, there was one more thing he didn't say: if Granny Qian could remain unaffected by the Heavenly Demon, then Wang Shengrong would have a chance to regain his strength.
He still remembers what his father had told him: if it weren't for him, he would have wanted to go to the battlefield and die a glorious death long ago.
Wang Shengrong's dejected expression at that time was something Wang Zheng had never seen in his two lives.
Wang Zheng wasn't so great as to think he could save everyone; he only hoped that the people around him could be healthy and happy.
...
Not long after, Gu Min arrived with the old lady and Qian Ruibo.
When Grandma Qian heard that Wang Zheng had saved her from her sudden fainting spell, she was extremely grateful and kept thanking him while holding his hand.
Wang Zheng was a little embarrassed by the praise and quickly said, "Grandma Qian, I am Uncle Qian's junior. This is what I should do. It's just a small favor. You don't deserve such praise. Your good health is the greatest reward for me."
In a sense, this statement is very apt.
Wang Zheng then started scanning to check on Grandma Qian's condition, but found nothing unusual.
Gu Min spoke up at the right time: "Qian has just recovered and needs more rest and observation. Xiao Qian, you will stay here with her for a while to recuperate."
Qian Ruibo readily agreed, but the old lady was still thinking about the business back home.
"I'm in great health. I don't know why, but when I woke up this time, even my old ailments were much better. Why would I need to recuperate? I have so many things to do at home."
Grandma Qian was just an ordinary person. Qian Ruibo was afraid that his mother wouldn't be able to accept it, so he never mentioned the matter of the Heavenly Demon. To this day, the old lady is still kept in the dark.
She had no idea that she had already crossed the Naihe Bridge once. If Wang Zheng hadn't been lucky this time, her fate wouldn't have been much better than that of Ji Shibing beneath her feet.
Moreover, the elderly woman is older, so if the situation drags on any longer, it will be even more dangerous.
Qian Ruibo is fully aware of how serious this matter is. Now that such an expert is helping with the examination and observation, he is worried about potential long-term effects and other problems that might arise after he returns home.
So they quickly pulled Grandma Qian aside and, after much persuasion, managed to calm her down.
After things were settled here, Wang Zheng and Chu Tianxing left the military region. Watching the old man Chu disappear silently, Wang Zheng looked at the busy street and helplessly took out his phone to hail a taxi.
I was thinking to myself that I should find some time to get my driver's license.
——————
No sooner had Wang Zheng stepped out of the military region gate than Gu Min knocked on the door of the headquarters.
Then, Old Master Gu's strong and resonant voice rang out.
"If you want me to keep working here, then hurry up and get this kid here for me!"
Every day you ask for funding, but there's no funding; you ask for talent, but there's no talent. How can you be a military region commander like this!
Even the research samples numbered a pitiful three, and they dared not even move them. How could they possibly conduct research with such a small sample?
"Just let me go home and enjoy my retirement!"
Hearing Professor Gu's angry shout from inside the office, the security guard at the door shrank back in fright, pretending he hadn't heard anything.
Time flies.
When Wang Zheng arrived home, he found Wang Shengrong still sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper, looking quite relaxed. He wasn't surprised to see Wang Zheng back so early.
Wang Zheng quietly sat down next to Wang Shengrong and handed over his Heavenly Demon Crystal.
Wang Shengrong looked puzzled: "What are you doing?"
"Why don't you try to see if you can absorb it?"
He was still unwilling to give up and wanted his father to try it, but this precious crystallization was insignificant to his father's health.
Wang Shengrong's face was full of anger: "You want to get beaten up again? Are you kidding me? I'd like to smoke, but do I have the ability?"
Wang Zheng was also puzzled: "Didn't you say that after you were modified, you could use spiritual energy and harm alien beasts? How come you can't absorb spiritual energy crystals?"
"Who told you that you can absorb spiritual energy crystals by using spiritual energy? I'm using the little spiritual energy I have in my body, so I can't absorb spiritual energy crystals. Carrying them with me can speed up the recovery of spiritual energy, but I don't consume spiritual energy."
"ah!?"
Wang Zheng slapped his forehead, realizing he had misunderstood. If that were the case, even if the Heavenly Demon Crystal could greatly increase a person's potential, those who hadn't awakened wouldn't be able to absorb it.
Wang Zheng quickly explained, recounting everything that had happened that day to Wang Shengrong.
Upon hearing that the old lady had been possessed by a demon, Wang Shengrong was somewhat worried about her health. However, after hearing that she had recovered and even benefited from the misfortune, he didn't pay too much attention to it.
Then he asked Wang Zheng, "And then what? What does this have to do with me absorbing spiritual energy crystals?"
Wang Zheng looked helpless.
"A perfectly ordinary old lady in her sixties was possessed by a demon and I killed her with holy light. Now she's almost awakening naturally. What if you were the one possessed by the demon? The original power user, the genetically modified warrior?"
Wang Shengrong was stunned when he heard Wang Zheng's explanation, not even noticing when the newspaper in his hand had fallen to the ground.
He stammered, "I...I can...awaken?"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com