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Zhushi Jiu was left speechless by Xue An’s confident attitude.
Although he knew the other party was exaggerating their organization’s strength, he really hadn’t expected Xue An to blow it out of proportion to such an extent.
“You just mentioned that the Alien Creature might be wreaking havoc in other countries, but in reality, there are all sorts of organizations, big and small, spread across the world. Those organizations have tentacles all over the world, which is why the Alien Creature hasn’t gone rampant in society.”
“The Alien Creature is very powerful, so powerful that only national power can counter it.”
“We’re widely recruiting talent because the nation is researching weapons to counter the Alien Creature! Someone like you, with all-around talent, is exactly what our nation needs!”
Xue An revealed an extremely sincere expression, forcefully grasping the conversation and reversing it, trying to use this genuine emotion to move Zhushi Jiu.
Zhushi Jiu remained unphased in his heart. Xue An and his people researching weapons was a given, considering even the Black Troop Organization, a powerful organization, was constantly seeking ways to counter the Alien Creature.
But, just how strong was the armed force of this so-called “National Licensed Resource Protection Agency”?
Zhushi Jiu calmly asked, “You said you’re researching weapons, would you mind sharing the extent of your research with me?”
A barely perceptible awkwardness flashed across Xue An’s face.
“In principle, this information shouldn’t be disclosed to you at this stage, but since you’re an indispensable talent, I’ll make an exception – we’re researching micro-laser weapons!”
Zhushi Jiu pretended to be shocked: “You’ve already developed micro-laser weapons? Do you need me to help improve this weapon further?”
Xue An coughed awkwardly: “Ah, no, this weapon is still in development. As you know, laser weapons have been a national strategic weapon for decades. We’ve been trying to miniaturize laser weapons, but… it’s very challenging.”
Zhushi Jiu shook his head inwardly. The tech products you find challenging, the Black Troop Organization has already successfully developed.
Xue An was simply deceiving the “unknowing” Zhushi Jiu. If Zhushi Jiu knew that there was an organization whose technological prowess had surpassed current technology by a hundred years, he would never choose to join a weaker organization like theirs.
So, Xue An was putting on a show.
Zhushi Jiu thought to himself. Xue An’s words didn’t surpass his expectations; he had simply confirmed a few more things.
The micro-laser weapon was only a reflection of the gap between the Black Troop Organization and other organizations.
If Xue An’s identity was genuine, and the nation really had a “National Licensed Resource Protection Agency,” then it meant there were higher authorities, divided into different factions.
This transparent title, the Black Troop Organization couldn’t have failed to notice. However, the Black Troop Organization hadn’t eliminated them, precisely because they were also affiliated with the government.
Additionally, the Resource Protection Agency’s technological prowess wasn’t in sync with the Black Troop Organization’s, which meant the Black Troop Organization’s resources didn’t intersect with Xue An’s.
The nation’s priorities should be clear by now – the nation had invested most of its resources in the Black Troop Organization, while Xue An and his people might be just a backup force for some official.
In simple terms, although Xue An’s organization had a more legitimate background, recognized by the nation, they weren’t the nation’s priority. They were just a weaker ” illegitimate child,” far inferior to the Black Troop Organization, the unofficial “illegitimate child.”
Of course, all of this depended on the “National Licensed Resource Protection Agency” being real.
Over the next few hours, Zhushi Jiu continued to chat deeply with Xue An and Liu Jing.
He gained a deeper understanding of the various resources controlled by the Resource Protection Agency.
For example, the Resource Protection Agency was also researching the “Black Soldier Medicine,” but unlike the Black Soldier Medicine, they were focused on developing a medicine that wouldn’t erase emotions.
They were also researching armor that could be worn on the body to resist external impacts, an upgraded version of the Black Soldier suit.
They were researching large-scale shelters, researching physical “land cleansing” weapons, and researching low-cost machines that could convert carbon dioxide into starch…
To be honest, some ideas made Zhushi Jiu feel unrealistic, and when he asked about them, Xue An explained that they were still in the planning stages.
However, in Zhushi Jiu’s view, not only were the unrealistic products still in the planning stages, but everything Xue An said was likely still in the planning stages.
This guy was going crazy, writing checks he couldn’t cash.
Zhushi Jiu made a bold guess – Xue An’s fantasies about things the Black Troop Organization had already researched, and maybe even developed.
For example, the large-scale shelters should be the “Ark Plan” Xu Feng mentioned.
The physical “land cleansing” weapons should be the weapons used to clear out the Alien Creature on a large scale after the Ark Plan was launched, which the Black Troop Organization had originally planned to use to attack the World Enemy on November 7th.
As for the low-cost machines that could convert carbon dioxide into starch, Zhushi Jiu hadn’t heard of them.
It was clear that Xu Feng hadn’t told him many things.
The Black Troop Organization was stronger than he had understood.
On the other hand, the Resource Protection Agency could only pick up the scraps.
However… the Resource Protection Agency had an unbeatable advantage…
“How about it? Have you thought it through? Do you want to join us?”
Xue An maintained a calm exterior, but his heart was racing anxiously. If Zhushi Jiu wasn’t willing to agree, they would have to resort to coercive measures.
Those measures were something they didn’t want to use, but in the absence of any other option, they had no choice.
Zhushi Jiu thought for a moment, then said seriously, “Personally, I want to join you, but…”
“What’s the issue?” Xue An hastily asked, “Is there something holding you back?”
Zhushi Jiu continued, “But everything you’ve said is just empty talk. How can I believe you?”
Xue An was speechless.
Indeed, thinking about it, a stranger wouldn’t believe his empty words; he couldn’t provide any evidence to prove himself.
Unless…
Zhushi Jiu stood up from the sofa: “I’m very sorry, unless you can provide more direct evidence, I won’t believe you.”
This had already made things clear.
Xue An almost immediately thought of something – they indeed had a technological product that surpassed the era.
— A counter-Black Soldier suppressant that could rapidly stimulate emotions.
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