General Li stopped pressing him about his past, which made Qi Xili breathe a sigh of relief.
He knew that there were many loopholes in his story, the kind that even a lie couldn't cover up.
I thought I would be subjected to a rigorous interrogation, but I got through it so easily.
Qi Xili even suspected that the General Li in front of him might have been replaced.
What Qi Xili didn't know was that the reason why Chief Alliance Officer Li didn't press the matter was because he didn't want to reveal Shen Yanming's background.
Otherwise, all twenty-eight of them would have to come to the capital to write reports.
Qi Xili recounted what he had seen, and out of caution, he added, "We only explored one side of the passage. As for what lies on the other side, that remains to be explored. Furthermore, whether there are any special minerals underground or within the cliff face requires on-site investigation by the expert team."
General Li nodded, indicating that he understood. He didn't ask any further questions, but instead led the two of them to the laboratory.
It was already late at night, but the laboratory was still brightly lit.
After going through numerous checks, Qi Xili and Wen Chaohui finally met Jiang Ji.
Jiang Ji was quite puzzled as to why Chief Alliance Officer Li had come in the middle of the night, and with two strangers.
Without further ado, General Li instructed Qi Xili to show Jiang Ji the contents of the bag.
Jiang Ji's eyes lit up as he took out the space stones one by one.
"I've been missing these! Where did you get so many?!" He touched them like treasures, then looked up and asked curiously.
Qi Xili didn't speak, but glanced at Chief Alliance Officer Li. Seeing him nod, he then said, "Mayor Su."
"Is there anything special about Suzhou? Why did they only find two or three pieces after searching for so long in the capital, while you have so many?"
"Suzhou City just experienced a volcanic eruption."
"I see! I had suspected before that the space stone was related to earthquakes. It seems that these things are easier to find in places where volcanoes have erupted."
Jiang Ji was about to say something when General Li interrupted him: "Don't ask those questions yet, come and see what this is."
After saying that, he asked Qi Xili to take a crystal out of his bag.
Jiang Ji took it and glanced at it: "This isn't water... wait, it's not crystal!"
He sensed the energy, his eyes widened in surprise, he examined it closely, and then took the crystal under the instrument to test it.
Two hours later, he excitedly said, "This is a completely new substance, full of abundant energy. And the energy is gentle and can be absorbed by the body. Preliminary assessments indicate it has health benefits. Where did you get this wonderful stuff?"
"It grew together with the space stone."
"Companion?" Jiang Ji raised an eyebrow, not finding it particularly strange.
In this world, even space stones exist, so why can't energy crystals appear?
"How do I use this?" asked General Li.
"The simplest way is to make it into jewelry and wear it. However, I'm not sure if this will cause energy to dissipate, and I also don't know how well the human body can absorb it. I think we could have Lao Xu join the research to see if it can be made into a medicine."
"Commander Li, I have a premonition that with this energy crystal, the planet will usher in a new era."
"you mean?"
"With the significant increase in human lifespan, one might be able to unlock supernatural abilities if they're lucky."
As Jiang Ji spoke, her eyebrows danced up and down, and she nervously rubbed her hands together repeatedly.
He was so excited and lost in his fantasy that he couldn't control himself, but General Li's face darkened.
Extending lifespan and improving physical fitness are acceptable, but stimulating superpowers is completely unnecessary.
This planet is already in grave danger. If humans are given too much power, he fears they will lose control of their desires and hasten the planet's destruction.
Wen Chaohui and Qi Xili also frowned, clearly not agreeing with this research direction.
If they were to do that, they would likely become the sinners of the entire planet.
Seeing that no one responded for a while, Jiang Ji calmed down. Looking at Chief Alliance Officer Li, he asked, "What's wrong, Chief Alliance Officer Li?"
Li Zongmengguan did not hide his concerns and expressed them.
Jiang Ji thought for a moment and nodded: "You are right, I will try my best not to touch that taboo."
Just in case I accidentally figure it out, hehe, sorry.
Alliance Chief Li didn't want to beat around the bush and said bluntly, "If you can't guarantee it, then there's no point in researching these crystals. Jiang Ji, our existence is to make this world a better place. We can't do things that destroy ourselves for personal gain."
Jiang Ji was startled by his serious expression, and then realized she had gone too far. So she nodded: "Okay, I promise you."
Having a storage device is essentially the same as having spatial abilities. Once he develops a potion, he can live an extra one or two hundred years, so it's not a bad deal.
General Lee chose to believe him, but planned to come and visit when he had time in the future.
Human desires cannot be unleashed, or they may very well lead to self-destruction.
The future is uncertain, but they cannot be the ones to push things along.
"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. How's your research on the storage device going?"
Jiang Ji had even more to say about this.
He took out his finished products to show off: "These are my latest creations. They cover several hundred square meters and can even freeze time. Although they can't last forever, they should last for another ten or eight years without any problem."
General Manager Li smiled and nodded, giving him a thumbs up: "Engineer Jiang is truly a blessing to Tsinghua University, he has lived up to everyone's expectations!"
"Of course!" Jiang Ji proudly raised his chin, and then began to talk at length about how he had improved the situation.
Li Zongmengguan, Wen Chaohui, and Qi Xili couldn't understand what he was saying, but the intense gazes of the three men gave Jiang Ji a great sense of accomplishment.
He kept talking and got even happier.
Sometimes, even Chief Li wondered where the Engineer Jiang who used to shrink back from problems had gone. It was as if he had vanished into thin air!
Two hours later, Jiang Ji felt her mouth was a little dry.
He went to pour himself some water and asked the others, "Do you want some?"
All three shook their heads in unison: "No."
General Li glanced at the time and realized it was almost dawn. He told Qi Xili to leave the crystal behind; they had to go back.
“I’ll take five of your finished products; they’ll be useful.”
"What's the use of it? Tell me, or I won't let you take it!"
"I'll get you some space stones and crystals, do you want them?"
"Yes, I need it for my research! By the way, do I need to exchange that stone for a spatial storage device?"
"Not for now. See, doesn't this lighten your load?"
Jiang Ji rolled his eyes: "I'm doing research, not manufacturing! Once I research it, my subordinates can manufacture it. What burden could I possibly have? At most, it just means I won't have to waste time and space stones manufacturing those substandard products."
Alliance Chief Li nodded: "You're right! I assure you, there will be plenty of space stones. Just do your research and create a storage device that can be passed down through generations."
Jiang Ji smiled and said, "You said it, you can't go back on your word!"
"Um!"
"Okay, pick a few and then sign them for me."
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