No matter how you looked at it, Xu Feng hoped that Zhushi Jiu could become the “God” that saved humanity. If Zhushi Jiu really had the ability to predict the future like a god, then Xu Feng could use Zhushi Jiu’s abilities to make targeted deployments against the alien creatures. Whether it was knowing in advance about the alien creatures’ attacks on humans or modifying plans based on the predicted results, Zhushi Jiu would become a sharp tool in his hands.
However, he also knew that such a beautiful future might not be achievable. Zhushi Jiu’s predicted future was one where the world was destroyed by a blue explosion – just this point alone negated all of humanity’s efforts so far and told him that humanity’s resistance was futile. Xu Feng was unwilling to believe this result.
When Zhushi Jiu suddenly appeared in front of him the day before, Xu Feng was hesitant. He told Zhushi Jiu part of the truth, hoping to get Zhushi Jiu’s words about “changing the future”, even if it was just for comfort.
…”The future has changed.”
Zhushi Jiu was lying.
“I saw in my vision that you stopped tomorrow’s plan, and you’re preparing to use me, who can predict the future, to launch a clearing operation against the alien creatures.”
Xu Feng’s determined mind was shaken by Zhushi Jiu’s first words, but when he heard the second part, he regained his determination.
“No, I won’t stop the plan.”
Xu Feng knew himself better than anyone else. He wouldn’t easily change his decisions unless there was something that completely overturned his understanding, and that would involve his decisions.
Previously, in the interrogation room, his original decision was to not remove Zhushi Jiu’s blindfold. But after Zhushi Jiu showed various signs of being able to predict the future, Xu Feng’s understanding was overturned, and he believed that Zhushi Jiu could indeed predict the future, so he changed his decision and removed the blindfold.
But now, he couldn’t be certain if Zhushi Jiu, who claimed to be able to predict the future, was telling the truth. His mind wasn’t completely overturned, so he wouldn’t change tomorrow’s plan.
This was a contradictory feeling, just like when he expected Zhushi Jiu to predict the future, he was now expecting Zhushi Jiu to change his decision.
“Suppose you can really predict that kind of future, then try to persuade me,” Xu Feng said coldly. “If the future is really like you said, and I stopped tomorrow’s plan, that means you’ve changed my decision through some means. You can try, I’m looking forward to it.”
How could he persuade Xu Feng, who had already made thorough preparations? Zhushi Jiu had no confidence.
But his goal wasn’t limited to persuading Xu Feng.
After hearing Xu Feng’s report, Zhushi Jiu felt the pressure to save the world increase, to the point where he felt almost crushed, and he was filled with despair about the future.
However, he knew that the path was to be walked one step at a time. The World Enemy hovering above Jiang City could wait; first, he had to resolve the current crisis – the alien creature crisis. If he didn’t resolve the alien creature crisis, even if Xu Feng decided to stop the plan tomorrow, the increasing number of alien creatures would still destroy humanity.
So, in Xu Feng’s unaware heart, Zhushi Jiu placed his gaze further ahead.
“I’ll become a Black Soldier,” he said.
“Once I become a Black Soldier, all problems will be solved.”
The meeting room fell silent, and Xu Feng was slightly doubtful about what he heard.
“What did you say?”
Zhushi Jiu said calmly, “Once I become a Black Soldier, I’ll become humanity’s strongest warrior. You said no one can efficiently kill alien creatures with laser guns, but that’s because you don’t understand me – my talent is exceptional! If you let me become a Black Soldier, I can become strong enough to defeat the alien creatures in a short time…no, more accurately, if you inject me with the drug, I’ll become the strongest in 24 hours!”
Xu Feng was stunned.
For the first time in history, he was speechless for tens of seconds after hearing Zhushi Jiu’s words.
“…Do you know what you’re saying?”
“I did,” Zhushi Jiu emphasized again. “I’ll become the strongest, surpassing all humans, only if you inject me with the drug, allowing my physical abilities to reach their limits, and I’ll gain the strength to fight the alien creatures!”
Xu Feng laughed, a mocking laugh, a sneering laugh, and finally, a laugh of disappointment.
“I thought you were a superpower who could predict the future, but I didn’t expect you to be a delusional patient…”
“Am I delusional? Let’s try and see.”
Zhushi Jiu smiled coldly: “I was trying to persuade you, but not in such an absurd way. You’re a rare resource, possibly with the ability to predict the future. Do you think I’d waste you as a warrior fighting on the brink of death against the alien creatures? No way – as long as I’m rational, I wouldn’t make such a stupid decision!”
From this conversation, Zhushi Jiu at least understood one thing – Xu Feng wasn’t planning to use him as a warrior.
He remembered what Xu Feng said last week.
Xu Feng hoped that Zhushi Jiu could prove he could predict the future, and if he could, humanity would be able to prepare in advance and gain a significant advantage in every battle.
In other words, Xu Feng saw him as a strategic tool, not as the main character controlling the game’s progress.
This was contradictory to Zhushi Jiu’s ideology.
In other words, even if he demonstrated his ability to predict the future in the future, he would still become a pawn in Xu Feng’s hands.
However, if he wanted to influence the outcome, he needed to grasp more power.
Pretending to have the ability to predict the future wouldn’t change Xu Feng’s decisions… Ah, he should blame Xu Feng’s stubbornness? No, he knew that Xu Feng’s strong convictions allowed him to stand at the forefront of fighting against the alien creatures without being overwhelmed by despair.
This man might be the destroyer of humanity’s fate, but at the same time, he was humanity’s most reliable guardian.
For this man, Zhushi Jiu knew there was only one way to shake him.
“For the sake of humanity, don’t you need to try all possibilities? You might not know that my archery skills were learned through predicting the future.”
When Xu Feng heard Zhushi Jiu’s words, he was stunned.
Then he thought of the analysis results of the archery expert, which showed that Zhushi Jiu’s archery movements had a 97% similarity to Du Fei’s.
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