When Lin Zhengguo heard Han Feng say that he had thought of a solution, he didn't ask any more questions. Since Han Feng had a solution, he felt embarrassed to interfere too much.
At this moment, Han Feng suddenly asked, "Elder Lin, do you have other intentions in letting me contact Lin Xiaoran?" Han Feng thought of how Lin Zhengguo had mentioned to him, intentionally or unintentionally, that Liu Xiaoran was from a reclusive family, which led to the series of events that led to Han Feng's contact with him.
Lin Zhengguo nodded and said, "That's right, you're really smart, that's for sure."
"So what are your thoughts? You should at least let me know," Han Feng asked.
Lin Zhengguo sighed, his thoughts seemingly returning to the past, "Because overseas countries have their own governments cultivating forces that are no weaker than family families, but China alone does not. Every time, we have to ask these families for help. Over time, China's position in the international arena will become precarious."
"Is it because they discovered they were researching gene-engineered soldiers?"
“Yes and no.” Lin Zhengguo paused. “Actually, a long time ago, overseas countries began to research similar gene warriors and super soldiers. They have achieved some results and even sent small teams to the border where there were many frictions. At first, we didn’t take it seriously. Later, we found that the other side’s soldiers were a bit strange, so we secretly sent people to investigate. As a result, we found that the other side was cultivating super soldiers, so Longyuan was born.”
Han Feng had considered many options, but he never expected that Longyuan would be established under such circumstances.
"After discovering that overseas researchers were studying these soldiers, our Chinese leadership discussed whether we should also begin researching similar soldiers to improve our national strength."
Han Feng asked, puzzled, "Then why wasn't it studied?"
Lin Zhengguo glanced at Han Feng and said, "Soldiers trained with drugs have limited lifespans. For example, the earliest super soldiers in the United States only had a lifespan of 5 years."
"What?" Han Feng asked in disbelief.
“Yes, our research has shown that these soldiers don’t live more than five years, so China decisively abandoned the idea. However, we can’t control these soldiers in other countries, so…” Lin Zhengguo seemed hesitant to speak. “We sought help from reclusive families, hoping they could help us recruit some personnel to join the military region in case we have to deal with this situation.”
"But the other party did not agree?" Han Feng asked.
"It's not that they didn't agree. They just said that there are restrictions on reclusive families, preventing them from entering the secular world. But they also gave us some formulas, a herbal formula that can strengthen the human body."
"Aren't there any side effects?"
"No, this formula is something their family uses from childhood. According to them, it's to strengthen the body before one can cultivate. So every soldier selected for Longyuan will soak in this herb after a year. Iron Tower and Night Owl are examples of soldiers who have soaked in the herb, which is why their strength far surpasses that of other special forces soldiers."
Han Feng stroked his chin, thinking of Liu Xiaoran.
"No wonder Liu Xiaoran acted so unusually during the selection process; it must be because he had been soaking in medicinal herbs since childhood. But why didn't he cultivate according to his family's cultivation methods?"
"Because the Liu family had just experienced a change of fortune at that time, he was sent to the northern border," Lin Zhengguo explained.
"So what does this have to do with what we just talked about?"
"Because we want to possess power that doesn't belong to these aristocratic families, just like gene warriors are the official power of overseas countries. So, when I saw your skills, this desire intensified, especially after learning that you killed an opponent of the strength of a knight. This feeling even reached its peak." Lin Zhengguo's face turned slightly red as he said this, due to excitement.
"Then I...?" Han Feng was a little confused.
“When I discovered that your skills alone far surpassed those of these special forces soldiers who had been soaked in herbs, I felt that you might have some unusual secrets. This was a gamble for me, and it seems I made the right one.” Lin Zhengguo seemed to have a weight lifted off his shoulders.
"Thank you for your trust, Commander!" Han Feng also felt immense respect for the old man from the bottom of his heart. No matter what, he always had the country on his mind. All he did was to make Han Feng a force of the government, and a uniquely powerful one at that.
"There's still something I don't understand," Han Feng said.
"you say."
"Since both methods involve soaking in herbs to strengthen the body, why was Liu Xiaoran unable to defeat Iron Tower and the others when he first entered Longyuan and when he was in the Northern Territory?"
"You asked a good question. Actually, it's a matter of combat experience. Although they are all at the same level of physical strength, in the Northern Military Region, Liu Xiaoran mainly received training and military region competitions. But Iron Tower and the others are different. They have gone through countless life-and-death trials to get to where they are today. So it's normal that Liu Xiaoran couldn't beat them at first."
"I see."
"Alright, now you know my determination. You've made so many contributions for us, so I won't say thank you. Just remember, from now on, China will always be there to support you." Lin Zhengguo's expression was solemn.
Han Feng stood up and saluted the old man: "Yes, sir!"
Seeing this, Lin Zhengguo nodded with great satisfaction and gestured for Han Feng to sit down.
After Han Feng sat down, Lin Zhengguo beckoned Chen Feng in and said to him, "Xiao Chen, tell him what's going on next."
Chen Feng responded: "Yes!"
He then said, "Our intelligence agents in R country have information that R country is indeed secretly researching gene technology, and that it is being supported by M country."
"Given R country's nature, it would be a disservice to their past actions if we didn't investigate something heinous," Han Feng said. He couldn't let go of this deep-seated hatred.
Lin Zhengguo continued, "We have learned that they are still in the initial stage. Our idea is to secretly destroy their research lab. After all, R country is too close to China. If any friction occurs in the future, it will be difficult for us to control it immediately given our current situation."
"Aren't you afraid this will cause international disputes?" Han Feng asked, somewhat surprised.
"What are you afraid of? If you don't tell me, will it be a secret destruction?" Lin Zhengguo revealed a sly smile, like a skilled old hunter facing his prey.
"So you're planning to send me?"
“That’s right. Although you are a lieutenant colonel in my country, this information is only known within Longyuan and has not been officially released. Therefore, entrusting this mission to you is absolutely guaranteed.”
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