Chapter 99 "Dual Cultivation" A net of heaven and earth will not allow her to escape again...
Federal, Kamijō City, BEAM Administration Bureau.
Under the dim light, more than ten monitoring instruments operating at high frequency lit up red simultaneously, and the buzzing sound echoed like an alarm in the enclosed space, and even the air seemed to be fluctuating frequently.
The monitor sitting in front of the screen suddenly widened his eyes, his fingers flying across the keyboard before dialing the internal hotline, his voice panicked: "Abnormal values! The magnetic field activity of target BEAM-071 has exceeded the critical value!"
“Repeat it.”
"Her abnormal energy level is ten times higher than the record value before the last capture! Her core frequency has experienced a second oscillation, resulting in an unknown energy fission reaction! This needs to be reported!"
Can you confirm her location?
"Confirming, I'm comparing... Okay... Locating sea area coordinates, wait, there's an S-class combatant around her, Lu Jin."
Less than five minutes.
An impromptu video conference was initiated among the top management of the entire administration.
Four representatives, each wearing their own insignia and uniforms, appeared on the screen, their faces somber, the air thick with tension.
"report."
Peng Bo, the director of the research department, adjusted his glasses, his voice calm but tinged with barely suppressed tension: "BEAM-071 is undergoing structural energy accumulation, and its various manifestations are consistent with our initial predictions of a 'self-upgrading' state. Its anomalous attraction is spreading outwards, covering an area of over 20 kilometers, but none of the approaching ocean anomalies have exhibited aggressive behavior."
"In other words, she is doing it in some form..."
"evolution."
When Director Peng Bo uttered that word, the conference room fell into a deathly silence.
After a long silence, a senior official from the strategy department slowly spoke up: "Finally, we're seeing results, Bloomberg. What do you think?"
“Initiate the arrest procedure,” Bloomberg said decisively. “We can’t wait any longer.”
“Okay.” The official’s name was Qian Rujun, Lu Jin’s superior.
Because Lu Jin was in a direct combat squad, the leader was someone not to be underestimated.
Another person asked in a low voice, "What about Lu Jin?"
The entire room fell silent once again.
Everyone seemed to be waiting for Qian Rujun's answer.
He paused for two seconds, as if weighing something, then said in a cold tone, "Let's contain them together."
The conference images on the screen turned off one by one.
***
On the turbulent sea.
Lu Jin stood on the deck, watching as the marine creatures emerged from all directions like a tide, approaching the yacht, but stopped abruptly when they reached a certain range.
It's like being controlled by invisible threads.
They did not attack again.
There was no more roaring.
They did not strike the hull again.
Instead, it's moving in one direction.
It was like some kind of incomprehensible sacrificial ritual.
She stood in the center of the yacht, her clothes billowing in the sea breeze, her long hair flying, her gaze deep and unfathomable as she looked into the distance.
Despite being someone who enjoys curling up on the sofa to watch movies, she gave Lu Jin a strange feeling, as if she were the center of everything.
She was completely different from the Sang Li I knew.
Now, she is the master of the vortex, the queen of the dark deep sea.
It is the god worshipped by all abnormal beings.
And this small yacht, surrounded by this unknown force, stands at the very center, like the eye of a violent storm.
Even the ocean waves bloom like lotus flowers.
It's not attraction, not love, not aggression.
Rather, it's about control.
This should be the passive energy generated by "attraction".
The moment this thought crossed Lu Jin's mind, a chill ran down his spine.
He suddenly remembered many details.
This is the original intention of the research: to create something even more terrifying than warriors accustomed to bloodshed.
The sanghati has a wider coverage area than any other weapon, is easy to control, and is extremely dangerous.
Because she is the source.
Perhaps it was the power of the Day Witch that allowed Sang Li to survive so many inhumane experiments. Even if Sang Li doesn't remember, or BEAM thinks the spinal fluid fusion experiment in the first segment of BEAM-001 has ended, in reality, Sang Li has already undergone evolution and cleansing under some unknown force.
BEAM's research into Sang Li aims to make her both a key and a chain, capable of controlling everything—humans and anomalies that the Administration wants to control.
However, the experiment was not perfect at the time, so the Administration released her back into human society for observation. Perhaps, this was also to better exert psychological and mental control over Sang Li.
After all, how can she know if her experiment is effective without contacting humans?
Lu Jin looked at Sang Li.
She stood amidst a group of chaotic anomalies, her eyes closed, as if receiving the most primal whispers from the deep sea. Those sea monster-like beings, like infants hearing their mother's heartbeat, became docile and silent.
Then, they dispersed.
It was a success.
There were no anomalous entities attacking them, nor was there any "ardent" or "surging" possessiveness toward Sangli.
Obedient and well-behaved.
How should I put this feeling?
It was as natural as if Sang Li asked her if she could heat up a glass of milk on a regular day. She would ask, and she would definitely do it. Thinking about it this way, many of her actions were quite "obedient".
Lu Jin felt a chill run down his spine.
Sang Li hadn't yet displayed this ability; it had only been for one night...
“Dual cultivation is effective,” Sang Li exclaimed in admiration.
"..."
Sang Li: "You're not really some kind of cauldron to help me evolve, are you?"
Lu Jin: "No, or do you want to try more?"
Sang Li: "I'm not going to try it anymore. Indulging in debauchery in broad daylight."
Lu Jin: "It's nighttime."
Sang Li: "I'm bored."
Lu Jin didn't respond; he was actually thinking about something else.
If the management finds out about all this...
No, they must have already noticed.
Their tolerance for anomalous entities has always been based on the premise that they are "controllable".
Now, Sang Li is clearly no longer "controllable".
She is controlling others.
The surveillance of Sang Li has never been relaxed from the beginning; it's an inescapable net that will not allow her to escape again.
As for why she was later arrested and detained, it is very likely that the Administration did not find what it wanted from her, or that she was not "mature" enough to bear the Administration's investment in her.
Sang Li felt a bit cold from the wind, stretched, and stopped what she was doing.
“Maybe it’s not dual cultivation, maybe it’s something else. I’m pretty amazing, I’ve discovered it, you’re a succubus.” Sang Li smiled, her eyes shining.
Lu Jin: ?
What plot point led her to this conclusion?
“Dual cultivation, huh? Dual cultivation can enhance your power, but you won’t be weakened either. Perhaps you are some kind of succubus who can engage in dual cultivation, and you’ve also drawn some supernatural energy from me.”
But being called "succubus" and "dual cultivation" by her so frequently, it's hard not to feel ashamed and... a little teased.
She was still smiling, a bright and cheerful smile.
Lu Jin looked at her silently, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.
Sang Li stood in front of him, still carrying the scent of the wind, her eyes reddened, and there were marks he had left on her neck, yet she smiled innocently and naively.
"You really are..." He didn't finish his sentence, but sparks were already ignited in his eyes.
Sang Li blinked, and before she could react, he suddenly pulled her into his arms.
The next second, their lips collided.
Without warning, and without any extra tenderness, it was like a flame that had been suppressed for too long finally finding an outlet, surging towards her.
She didn't struggle; in fact, she seemed quite adept at it.
This was a kiss that could almost devour reason.
His hand landed on her waist, as if to prove something through this deep kiss, or perhaps, simply to possess her.
There are too many unknowns, so we can only grasp what we already know.
First, focus on the people around you.
Sang Li's breathing was erratic, and her eyes were slightly red, but she did not push him away.
She kissed him back, in response, or rather, in provocation.
Only their scents remained in the air.
The yacht swayed gently with the waves, and the sea outside the window was pitch black in the night, without a trace of light.
"You're annoying," she said, biting his lip, her voice breathless, "but I do feel much better."
"Yes, it's because you're too clingy."
Lu Jin's phone vibrated in his pocket.
He looked down and pulled out his phone, the warmth of the phone still lingering on his lips.
Sang Li leaned on his shoulder, her eyes half-open, and rubbed against him lazily like a cat.
Lu Jin tapped the screen; it was a message from Bai Heng.
I received the blood sample you sent yesterday.
A preliminary analysis has revealed some issues.
We need to talk.
Lu Jin frowned slightly and replied, "Speak."
A few seconds later, Bai Heng called directly.
Lu Jin answered the call.
Bai Heng's voice was low and serious: "Are you not available right now?"
Lu Jin gave a soft "hmm" and moved a little further away from Sang Li.
Before boarding the yacht, Lu Jin sent Bai Heng a sample for him to study.
One's own blood sample.
He paused, seemingly hesitant: "Moreover, some of the metabolic values in your body are no longer within the normal range for humans. I have permission to see your previous data, and I don't remember it being like this."
Lu Jin did not speak.
Bai Heng sighed: "Are you hiding from something?"
“Mm,” Lu Jin replied.
He knew Bai Heng wouldn't ask any further questions.
Sure enough, Bai Heng calmly said the next sentence: "I checked and there's a remote laboratory nearby. It's a research and shelter station that survived from before the Federation War, and it's still usable. I'll send you the location."
"Safe?" Lu Jin asked.
“It’s better than you staying on that ship,” Bai Heng said. “And you won’t be tracked. Hurry up and go.”
If discovered by the Administration Bureau, both Lu Jin and Sang Li could be in danger.
Although Bai Heng was hoping something bad would happen to his rival, Sang Li was still counting on Lu Jin.
Moreover, the Administration seems to be hiding an even bigger secret.
It threatened Sang Li's life.
He can still tell which is more important and which is less important.
Lu Jin nodded and hung up the phone.
He turned to look at Sang Li, whose eyes were closed, feeling the cold, desolate sea breeze.
"Where to?" she asked, opening one eye.
Lu Jin ruffled her hair: "Let's go somewhere else for the checkup."
"When did you start doing Bai Heng's work?"
"Is that not allowed?"
"Tsk."
One o'clock in the morning.
The sky was as dark as ink, and only starlight and the faint glow of the navigation screen flickered on the sea inside the yacht.
The ship's hull cut through the night and the waves, emitting a deep roar, like a wild beast lurking in the deep sea.
Sang Li was already fast asleep in the cabin, her cheek pressed against a thin blanket, the warmth of the day still lingering between her brows.
Lu Jin sat in front of the driver's seat, his eyes deep, his fingers lightly gripping the steering wheel.
They finally arrived at their destination.
It's an isolated island, no bigger than two football fields.
Lu Jin slowly brought the yacht to shore and woke up Sang Li.
The wind was strong, carrying the fishy smell of the distant deep sea. He walked towards the door, where the facilities were all intact, with electricity, fresh water, and a cell phone signal.
Many abandoned laboratories were left behind during the war.
And some military bases.
These all serve as outposts and supply points for BEAM during missions, but few people actually come here.
The sensor-activated security lock on the door glowed faintly, with a pale blue halo slowly swirling around it, like the pupil of some kind of creature.
Everything is functioning normally.
Waiting for someone to visit.
Bai Heng said he cut off the network connection between the center and BEAM.
You can enter.
Lu Jin reached into his coat and took out a spare card, then swiped it through the scanner.
"Identification in progress".
"Approved."
The door opened.
The metal door slowly opened inward, making a dry creaking sound. The interior lights turned on automatically, and old-fashioned incandescent bulbs illuminated the long-neglected metal walls and dusty floors.
Although the place looks a bit old, the equipment is not abandoned, and it would still be sufficient for modern research institutes.
BEAM has always received the most funding and is also one of the important departments that can operate independently and generate revenue.
Lu Jin walked in, his gaze sweeping over the control panel on the wall, the experimental chamber half-covered by a curtain, and the gene sampling machine glowing green in the distance.
Sang Li, wrapped in her coat, turned on the air conditioner on the wall: "It's so cold here, and there's no bed yet."
What do you need a bed for?
"Once you've tasted the flavor, you'll understand why your service is so comfortable."
"..."
Sang Li joked, "Hospitals need beds for examinations, why aren't there any here? Where am I supposed to lie down?"
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