Liu Kai quickly sat down and listened carefully to Qiu Xingzhou's explanation.
"Those crystals... can grant people magical powers, but there is a limit to the number of people who can use them."
"Moreover, it's more like 'borrowing' rather than 'granting' it; using special abilities requires communicating with the crystal."
Liu Kai was stunned by this answer.
I used to think crystals were some mysterious supernatural thing, but now that I've heard about them, that veil of mystery has completely disappeared.
In other words, Crystal is a supercomputer with high-tech features.
It simply grants permissions to a limited number of people, allowing them to use its features.
Even so, Liu Kai still didn't quite understand.
The abilities to control the brain, divine, and heal can be said to be "borrowed" from the crystal.
But his absorption of radiation to strengthen his body is real, and no one can take that away from him.
Why is Qiu Xingzhou still not interested?
Qiu Xingzhou clearly noticed his question.
Instead of explaining, he asked a question: "Your body has been enhanced, right?"
"But can you withstand a headshot from a 5.8mm bullet?"
Liu Kai was taken aback upon hearing this.
He is no longer afraid of these weapons, but that is only possible with the help of spatial abilities.
If you try to tough it out with your body alone, of course you won't be able to.
So he honestly shook his head: "We can try using .22mm bullets, but 5.8mm won't work."
"hehe."
Qiu Xingzhou laughed: "So, whether you possess crystals or your own body has mutated, it's just an individual phenomenon and doesn't have the value of large-scale replication."
"Besides, modern warfare is about beyond-visual-range firepower, so there's no need for super soldiers like Captain America. Your abilities..."
"To be honest, it's a bit useless."
Qiu Xingzhou was indeed not interested; after all, the world is full of wonders.
Absorbing nuclear radiation is not something unique to Liu Kai.
Even now, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant remains a desolate wasteland, containing algae capable of absorbing nuclear radiation energy.
Upon hearing this, Liu Kai couldn't help but smile wryly: "Secretary, what you said is a bit harsh."
"To be honest, instead of trying to take advantage of you, we'd be better off researching powered exoskeletons and the 'Peach' potion. By the way, the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a second-generation 'Peach' potion; take a set with you when you leave."
"Oh? Is there anything different about this second-generation potion?"
"Of course, the second generation only requires one injection and doesn't require physical therapy, which is very convenient. It also has a significant effect on people who have received the first generation's enhancement. You can take it back and give it to your girlfriend."
Liu Kai's eyes lit up immediately: "Then thank you, Secretary Qiu."
"Your contributions are outstanding, and we all remember them. It's just that your 'resurrection' was too sudden. We still need to discuss what reward to give you before we can determine it, but you will definitely not be shortchanged."
Since his craving for radiation disappeared, Liu Kai has yet to find a way to further enhance his spatial abilities.
He's not sure what he wants right now, so he's not really concerned about the reward.
Out of courtesy, I would like to express my gratitude to Qiu Xingzhou once again.
Qiu Xingzhou smiled and waved his hand, saying, "No need to thank me. There's just one small thing I need you to do."
Looking at Qiu Xingzhou's smiling face, Liu Kai couldn't help but roll his eyes.
So this habit of adding layers of extra charges came from above!
Judging from the looks of it, this is definitely not a "small matter"; they're using him like a strongman.
Not daring to refute, Liu Kai could only sigh helplessly: "Secretary Qiu, please give your instructions."
"That's right. Regardless of whether the world will freeze again in 20 days, the attacks by the raging beasts are intensifying, and the pressure is immense across the country."
"Academician Zhu Chaomin seems to have found a solution. He said he needs a strong helper."
"You came to Beijing in a very hurry today, so you probably haven't met him yet."
"Go find him after you get back to the Rongcheng base. He will explain the specifics to you."
Qiu Xingzhou's arrangement did not put Liu Kai in a difficult position.
After all, if they could really resolve the berserk beast attack, it would greatly relieve Qin Luofei's pressure.
So he nodded and said, "Okay, Secretary Qiu, if there's nothing else, I'll be going now?"
Qiu Xingzhou stood up, his expression a mixture of emotion and pride.
"Our nation has come a long way from being ravaged to where it is today. We have sought help, made compromises, and endured hardship, but we have never knelt down like dogs, nor have we believed in any nonsense about destiny."
At this point, he patted Liu Kai on the shoulder affectionately.
"Although you are young, I believe you can distinguish right from wrong, right?"
Liu Kai could tell, of course, that Qiu Xingzhou was giving him a hint.
Tell him not to be seduced and corrupted by the Feng family, and not to join them in their evil ways.
Liu Kai is not a good person, but he has his own bottom line and principles.
He straightened his back, looked Qiu Xingzhou straight in the eyes, and nodded heavily: "Understood!"
...
With a hood over his head, Liu Kai quickly returned to the plane he had come from, led by two soldiers.
There was no farewell ceremony or pomp; the strange, unmanned aircraft lifted the plane into the air as before.
Although the plane windows remained closed, Liu Kai could see that the other theater commanders were receiving the same treatment.
Soon, five planes of different models flew away in different directions over the barren mountain.
This time, the plane did not detour to Chang'an, but was piloted directly south by Shen Shiwei himself.
Shen Shiwei only released the control stick after the aircraft had ascended to high altitude and the autopilot had been set.
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