Chapter 88: Gambling for Life
I originally thought that Lin Hanning would feel uncomfortable after adjusting it to level eight, but obviously she didn't. She still maintained her previous appearance, looking as if she was in great pain.
I glanced at the display screen with some suspicion. Could it be that... the machine is broken?
After reconfirming all the data, they were all normal. Apart from showing some false discomfort, Lin Hanning showed no signs of losing control.
Although she looked like she was really miserable.
To be on the safe side, I decided not to increase the intensity any further, but to maintain the current intensity while observing her every subtle movement.
Under the influence of visual enhancement, her movements could not escape my eyes.
This went on for more than ten minutes, and Lin Hanning continued to perform for more than ten minutes.
Finally, I decided to turn off the machine.
When I turned off the machine, I deliberately didn't remind her, wanting to test her reaction.
On the one hand, it can be used to confirm whether the instrument is broken, and on the other hand, it also wants to continue testing her to see if she really has no feeling.
I thought Lin Hanning would continue to pretend, but she just paused, then pretended to be very tired and asked while panting:
"Is it over?"
"Well, it's over." I responded calmly and walked forward to take off the helmet on her head.
"How does it feel?"
"It's a bit uncomfortable, but... I can still hold on."
You call this a little uncomfortable? It's clearly just a little bit of water... I couldn't help but complain in my heart.
But I couldn't show it on my face. I didn't comment on her answer. I just smiled and wrote down the final data in the notebook.
I looked back at Jiang Wang, who obviously hadn't fully recovered yet, and put down the pen and paper in my hand.
"That's all for today. You're all tired, so go back and rest. The captain has arranged rooms for you."
After Lin Hanning and Jiang Wang left the training room, I returned to the table where the paper and pen were placed.
Chen Yubing was sitting at the table, reading a booklet.
The booklet recorded the data of Jiang Wang and Lin Hanning just now.
"Yubing, what do you think?"
"The instrument is not broken, there is something wrong with her." Chen Yubing gave a brief conclusion.
When I turned off the phone just now, judging from Lin Hanning's reaction, she should be able to feel the mental pressure from the helmet, otherwise she wouldn't ask me "Is it over?"
This also indirectly proves that the instrument is indeed suppressing her mental power.
But the question is, what are her true feelings? What is the extent of the eighth level of mental suppression for her?
No matter what the answer to the previous question is, it reveals that her mental power is indeed not weak. It can even be said that her mental power is comparable to that of the secret personnel of the Investigation Bureau.
For the Investigation Bureau, such people inherently pose a certain degree of uncertainty and danger.
I frowned, raised my eyes slightly and asked Chen Yubing:
"What does the Bureau mean?"
"Try to recruit them as temporary staff. If that's not possible, then closely monitor them."
This sentence was not directed at Lin Hanning, but at her and Jiang Wang.
I nodded, understanding what the bureau meant, and the next task would be easier.
Although from the bottom of my heart, I believe that Lin Hanning and Jiang Wang are wrong and detrimental to the Investigation Bureau.
But with the precedent of An Xiaowei, I have to be more careful.
However, judging from the current attitudes of Lin Hanning and Jiang Wang, it should not be difficult to get them to join the Investigation Bureau as temporary staff.
But for some reason, I suddenly felt a vague sense of unease rising in my heart.
I hope tomorrow's action will go smoothly.
…
The next morning, I packed my equipment and went to the meeting place.
The gathering place was still the abandoned factory building on the ground. Jiang Wang and Lin Hanning arrived here early.
Seeing me come out, Jiang Wang ran over excitedly and hooked his arms around my shoulders.
"Ji Ling, let me tell you, your helmet is truly amazing."
"So what changed for you last night?"
After Jiang Wang said this, I knew that his mental power must have become stronger, but I was also quite curious.
In response to my question, Jiang Wang raised his right hand in a mysterious manner.
"Look."
After Jiang Wang finished speaking, the flesh on his right hand began to wriggle rapidly.
After a while, the right hand turned into a pink long knife.
Moreover, there was a faint cold light on the blade of this long sword.
Just as he was about to say something, the long sword turned into a giant axe and then into a javelin.
I was stunned by the changes.
Can mental power be used like this? This isn't just about suppression...
"Can your hands transform into anything?"
"Yeah, I can transform into any weapon."
When Jiang Wang said this, there was a hint of pride on his face.
I was also very happy to see his newly developed abilities.
Infected by Jiang Wang's expression, the uneasiness in my heart faded a lot.
At the same time, I also became curious about the principles of mental power. If it was just suppression as the captain said, there shouldn't be such a change.
I also felt my mental power last night. Apart from being able to feel that the influence of pollution has weakened, there is nothing special about it, let alone the development of new abilities.
Jiang Wang chuckled and said, "Before, when I used my abilities, I was always worried about losing control, and after using them for a long time, the negative effects would be very serious."
"But with the mental power you mentioned, things are different. With mental power to eliminate negative effects, I can boldly develop it based on the existing foundation! This is my own idea."
I was a little surprised. If that was the case, this method would indeed work.
At the same time, I have a deeper understanding of mental power.
Mental strength is not only a layer of insurance against pollution, but the stronger the mental strength, the higher the threshold of our own body.
But Jiang Wang's behavior was still too risky.
"You're so lucky to have developed new skills based on your existing ones."
"Yeah, right? Smart as me!"
I smiled at his smug look and teased him, "Aren't you afraid that your mental power might get out of control and cause a loss of control?"
Although it was a joke, it did make sense. With the little bit of mental strength generated from yesterday's training, it was impossible to resist losing control. It was just a matter of reducing the chance of losing control.
But improving abilities requires taking huge risks. The little bit of mental power generated yesterday can only reduce the chance of mutation. Once it gets out of control, there is no way to save it.
Jiang Wang, however, wiped away his previous excited expression and told me solemnly, "I know what you are worried about, but progress itself is accompanied by danger and sacrifice."
"As we've come this far, how many times have we gambled our lives to survive?"
When I heard his words, I was stunned for a moment.
All kinds of memories of the past came to mind. Just as Jiang Wang said, starting from the Information Building, we gambled our lives countless times before we got a glimmer of hope.
It was I who was trapped in my own web.
At this time, I turned my attention to Lin Hanning.
"Lin Hanning, after yesterday's training, do you have any special feelings?"
Compared to Jiang Wang, I am more curious about Lin Hanning.
Hearing my question, Lin Hanning shook his head: "I don't think there has been much change."
I am not surprised by Lin Hanning's answer.
After all, she remained calm even when facing the eighth level of mental suppression.
I guess this alone won't increase her strength.
Just when I wanted to say something else, Chen Yu's cold voice came from behind me.
"Why are you still standing there? Let's get going."
Looking back at Chen Yubing, I found that she was carrying several backpacks in her hands.
Looking at its bulging appearance, I think Chen Yubing has made sufficient preparations for this mission.
Chen Yubing didn't say anything to Jiang Wang and the others, and directly got on the terrain vehicle prepared by the Investigation Bureau.
Jiang Wang saw Chen Yubing’s cool look, and he leaned over to my ear and said to me.
"Ji Ling, is this arrogant sister like this to everyone?"
"What?" I was a little confused.
“So cool and awesome!”
I briefly recalled Chen Yubing's attitude towards me and told Jiang Wang very apologetically:
"It depends on the person. She won't be nice to someone like you."
After saying that, I elbowed Jiang Wang in the chest. Before he could react, I quickly ran towards the terrain vehicle.
Jiang Wang, who was hit by this attack from me, followed my steps with dissatisfaction.
"Hey! You have no moral principles!"
Lin Hanning smiled slightly, not knowing what he was thinking.
After looking for a long time, she left a light word on the spot, then raised her foot and walked towards us.
"Friends... That's nice."
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