The whole weird world is waiting for me to go to heaven

Chapter 1000 Gods and Buddhas Everywhere (Part 4)

Before heading to the special children's department, Liu Sheng and the others still met with Old Zhang.

But his face was haggard, and he was holding four children and crying like a child. Yunshan, Xiao Liu and others were quite surprised to see this.

"Grandpa, they're just going for special training, it's not like we'll never see them again..." Xiao Liu comforted him.

"Moreover, they won't be officially on duty for many years. In the meantime, they will receive subsidies from the Special Affairs Bureau to ensure they have enough to eat and wear, and they will also have access to education. You don't need to worry," said Ms. Zhan, the person in charge of guiding special children.

She was a middle-aged woman wearing glasses and a neat light blue suit skirt, giving the impression that she must be a good teacher.

Of course, they had no idea why the old man was crying.

Only Liu Sheng and the others would understand.

Old Zhang wiped the tears from his face with his hand, sniffled, and forced a smile:
"Of course I believe in the Special Bureau. I'm just happy, too happy... I'm sorry, please excuse me!" He then touched Liu Sheng's head, his voice choked with emotion, "You're all alright... that's enough."

Liu Sheng lowered her head, her head slipping past his thick, rough hands, and said, "Take good care of Grandmother."

Old Zhang lowered his head and answered softly, "...I will."

"By the way, ma'am, there's another question, about the names of the children..." Ms. Zhan asked, adjusting her glasses.

Not long after, Liu Sheng and the others, now with new names, got into the car sent by the Special Bureau. They looked back and watched as Old Zhang's figure gradually disappeared into the distance.

Just then, Yunshan, who had accompanied them, suddenly spoke up:

"Did you leave because your grandmother... became a monster and is trying to bully you?"

The air inside the car seemed to freeze for a moment.

“You don’t have to deny it; it’s actually quite easy to deduce.” Yunshan shrugged. “Look at your grandfather’s condition and the aura around him.”

He tapped his nose: "I can still smell it."

Liu Sheng did not answer directly, but only said, "We still care about Grandmother very much."

“I understand.” Yunshan smiled warmly. “But you’ll know once you enter the training camp—once you become a monster, you’re no longer the same person. The people you care about can’t come back.”

When these words were spoken, Liu Sheng and the others felt a tremor in their hearts, which must have come from the residual consciousness they had left behind.

"We hope to see her again when we come out."

Ling Xiaoshu emphasized earnestly, and Qingguang nodded repeatedly. It always evoked pity when such a young child said such things.

Yunshan was silent for a moment, then finally sighed: "Alright, I'll have Xiao Liu send some pills from Wanfo Temple to make your grandmother feel better. Also, I've already told your grandfather not to let her out, and not to get close to her himself."

He paused, then added coldly, "Of course, the premise is that you have to study hard, otherwise the Special Affairs Bureau won't give you this kind of preferential treatment."

"Understood." The four sisters nodded in unison.

"If you make great contributions in the future, it's not impossible for your grandmother to go to Wanfo Temple to recuperate." Yunshan dropped another bombshell.

Liu Sheng's heart skipped a beat: "So, I can still enter Wanfo Temple? Quiet recuperation... is that cultivation?"

"Quiet rest is just quiet rest, simply to avoid being disturbed by demons and monsters. Cultivation is another matter entirely," Yunshan said slowly. "Cultivation can allow one to shed the mortal body like that master. But just as there are only one in ten thousand people with superpowers, cultivation is even rarer. Although you have superpowers, you may not have the wisdom to cultivate, so don't think too far ahead."

Liu Sheng seemed to be deep in thought.

"So, you also lack the innate wisdom?"

Yunshan showed a hint of regret and shook his head: "Yes, I don't have any either."

Liu Sheng and Qiao Yu's eyes met.

At the same time, a thought arose in my mind—that Yunshan later was clearly a Buddha, so how could he "lack wisdom roots"?
Unless it is said that this so-called "innate wisdom" can be cultivated later in life.

Just because it's not there today doesn't mean it won't be in the future.

There may be more than one path to "become a Buddha".

……

The Special Children's Department is not in District 13.

In fact, the mainland was not yet divided into districts at that time, and everything was still in turmoil and reconstruction.

It was only then that Liu Sheng realized more deeply that there were indeed many changes here and in the future, but he didn't know where these changes came from.

The car traveled for three days, rushing around during the day and stopping in the cities along the way at night, until it arrived at a rather simple and empty airport.

I didn't expect there would still be airplanes at this time.

This reignited Liu Sheng's passion.

After a half-day flight, crossing the ocean, we finally arrived at a city that looked quite prosperous.

This is the new capital of Colony 1444.

It is called the new capital because the original capital is no longer here; it has been reduced to ashes and wasteland.

The city is now a reconstruction, mostly consisting of low-rise bungalows interspersed with a few high-rises of less than ten stories. It lacks luxurious building materials like glass curtain walls, appearing prosperous but also rather drab and unsightly.

The Department of Special Children is located in the park of the Special Bureau headquarters. It requisitioned an abandoned primary school next door. The signboard at the entrance still has broken characters, and the four characters "Xingyang Primary School" can be vaguely seen.

It is said that it had collapsed before, but has now been rebuilt, and traces of the repairs can be seen everywhere. There are also high walls and dense barbed wire, making it look heavily guarded.

Ms. Zhan led Yunshan and Liu Sheng inside. They had just reached the reception room not far from the entrance when a pretty little girl rushed out and bumped into Yunshan, calling out in a clear voice:

"Dad! What brings you here!"

Yunshan was taken aback for a moment, then broke into an undisguised smile, put her down, and introduced her:

"This is my daughter—Yunlan."

Yunlan already vaguely resembled a beauty in the making, and also possessed the arrogance that would follow her as she grew up, only now her brilliance was even more apparent.

"These are..."

She glanced at Liu Sheng and the others, her eyebrows slightly raised, her eyes filled with undisguised disdain, as if she were looking at a few insects crawling out of the ground.

"They are the children that Dad selected to send to the special school this time. They are all from Ping Village. Master Lianhua said that they have quite good talents."

As he spoke, he hesitated for a moment, because Liu Sheng didn't quite qualify, but he didn't want to single her out specifically.

"Anyway, they are younger than you, and you started school earlier, so please help take care of them."

"Okay, Dad!"

Yunlan smiled sweetly in agreement, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.

But Yunshan didn't notice anything amiss; he was filled with the joy of reuniting with his daughter. He went into the reception room and pulled his daughter aside to ask her questions for a long time.

Having said that much, he then instructed Liu Sheng and the others, "You must study hard, and when you get out, remember to give priority to our Pingcun Special Bureau."

"Okay," Liu Sheng replied on behalf of her sisters, "if there's a chance."

Yunshan was immediately overjoyed. He looked around furtively and, seeing Ms. Zhan standing outside the door, took out three thin gold chains from his pocket.

"This...you two take it." He then said apologetically to Ling Xiaoshu and Wang Qingguang, "I'm sorry, Uncle doesn't have that much...Anyway, you're both on your own, so if you need to buy something to nourish yourselves, you can use it together..."

Although it was somewhat awkward, Yunshan's willingness to give them gold chains was already quite extraordinary. It was clearly because the old monk said they had exceptional talents, especially Qiao Yu, Ling Xiaoshu, and Wang Qingguang, which was why he wanted to win them over in this way.

It can also be considered an investment.

"Thank you uncle!"

Liu Sheng and the others silently accepted it.

We're still in an era of barter and gold trading. They have nothing, but they should still accept the money offered, just in case they need it urgently.
"Uncle Yun, please take care of our family," Liu Sheng said specifically.

"Of course, of course, you just need to focus on your studies," Yunshan said with a grin.

To an outsider, it would be a touching scene of a senior taking care of a junior.

But all of this is predicated on the premise that these children must survive in the special school and actually succeed.

Seeing that it was almost time, Ms. Zhan knocked on the door and urged, "Section Chief Yun, it's almost time."

"Yes, thank you for letting me see my daughter."

"It was nothing, no need to thank me," Ms. Zhan said with a smile.

"Then I'll..."

Yunshan was interrupted by Ms. Zhan as she was speaking, "Yes, it's that address." "Yes, yes, yes." Yunshan knew it wasn't convenient to talk about it here, so he smiled and said, "I'll have Shunfengsu deliver the goods."

"Yes, Section Chief Yun, you're too kind."

"Okay, goodbye."

Yunshan waved goodbye, finally bidding farewell.

After bidding farewell to Yunshan, Liu Sheng and the others, accompanied by Ms. Zhan and Yunlan, entered the school.

After receiving their ID cards, clothes, bedding, and basic necessities, they headed towards their dormitories.

According to Ms. Zhan, it is still during class time, so everything is quiet and there is no one in sight.

Currently, there are not many students who have been selected; at most, there are only 156.

It has everything you need: classrooms, playground, training room, canteen, etc. It's small but complete. We even took a walk around with Ms. Zhan before arriving at the dormitory building.

It just so happens that the four sisters share a dormitory room, which is quite awkward. Originally, there were four beds in the dormitory, but although there are four people registered, they only sleep in three beds in reality.

"However, there aren't many students enrolling now, so there are plenty of dorm rooms available. You can arrange things like this for now and we'll see what happens later."

"Remember to go to class at seven o'clock tomorrow morning. You are in the first class of beginners. Yunlan, you can take them there tomorrow."

"Okay! Teacher Zhan!" Yunlan still smiled sweetly.

After explaining everything, Ms. Zhan turned and left.

Anyway, didn't Yunshan instruct Yunlan to take care of these little ones?

To everyone's surprise, no sooner had she left than Yunlan opened her palms to them and coldly spoke:
"Bring it here."

"What?" Qiao Yu asked in confusion.

"Of course, it's the gold chain my dad gave you!" Yunlan said matter-of-factly. "You didn't really think it was for you, did you?"

“Your father clearly said it was for us!” Ling Xiaoshu frowned.

Yunlan sneered: "A poor wretch is a poor wretch. He's blinded by a little bit of gold and can't see reality."

"Your father told you to take care of us, is this how you take care of us?" Liu Sheng's voice also turned cold.

"He says he needs me to take care of him because he doesn't understand anything!" Yunlan sneered, her eyes filled with disgust. "If I really hang out with you guys, I won't be able to stay here anymore!"

Of course, she wouldn't explain any further.

He simply stretched his palm out even straighter, and the malice in his eyes surged even more fiercely.

"Alright, enough nonsense! Hurry up and give it to me, I don't want anyone to see me in your dorm."

"You really are consistent..." Liu Sheng said softly, almost to herself.

"What did you say?"

Liu Sheng didn't answer, but said calmly, "If you really want it, then come and take it yourself."

Upon hearing this, Yunlan flew into a rage.

At the age of twelve, she was already much taller and stronger than the younger children who had long suffered from hunger and disability. Having already been trained at the school for some time, she naturally felt fearless.

She suddenly pulled out a dagger, its blade glowing faintly, and lunged forward with a fierce, bluffing air.

But that confidence crumbled in an instant.

The next moment, she was pinned to the ground, her body tightly bound by vines, unable to move. In her eyes flashed anger, shame, and despair.

She can't even beat a four-year-old child!
"So, Sister Yun, do you still want it?" Ling Xiaoshu smiled childishly, the gold chain on her wrist glittering.

Yunlan shook her head repeatedly, her beautiful eyes brimming with tears, and said in a sobbing voice, "I...I don't want it anymore! Please let me go!"

Liu Sheng wasn't in a hurry to get Ling Xiaoshu to let go, but instead asked:

"Tell me, why do you say that associating with us is the greatest disgrace?"

Yunlan was slightly taken aback.

She didn't expect the other party to bring up this question.

Just as I hesitated for a moment, a thorny vine grazed my face, sending a sharp, stinging pain through me.

She hissed in pain and quickly said, "Because, because you... are not the chosen ones!"

"Selected candidates?"

This unfamiliar word startled Liu Sheng and the others.

They had expected Yunlan to use terms like "disabled person" or "deformed person," but to their surprise, it was an unfamiliar concept.

They were never even heard of in later parts of the world.

"What does 'selected person' mean?" Liu Sheng asked.

A flicker of contempt flashed in Yunlan's eyes, but then she felt the spike sliding against her neck, and a wave of panic washed over her. She hurriedly said:

"I said! I said!"

"It's just that...you weren't produced in a birthing factory."

A birthing factory?

It's another concept that disappeared later.

Knowing their confusion, Yunlan continued to explain, "Because of radiation, natural pregnancy will result in... cough cough!"

This is self-evident.

"Therefore, under the leadership of the Special Bureau and with the blessing of Wanfo Temple, a birthing factory was established, which can cultivate healthy children through eugenics screening."

"It must cost a lot of money, right?" Liu Sheng interjected coldly.

"Of course!" Yunlan said proudly. "However, there are preferential treatments if you are a relative of someone from the Special Bureau."

Liu Sheng and the others understood.

No wonder.

Although Yunlan was also born in this era, she did not undergo any abnormal changes.

Then, thinking about Yunshan's second child, it's likely that he was also born in a birthing factory.

Are there many children born this way here?

“Of course.” Yunlan raised her chin. “Almost nine out of ten embryos selected through the best processes will awaken special abilities. If an embryo doesn’t have special abilities, it won’t be accepted.”

"So that's it."

This is probably the reason why the Special Affairs Bureau's position became solidified later. The first batch of people used money to give birth to children with special abilities, thus entering the Special Affairs Bureau, and then passing on their positions to each generation, thus stabilizing their position.

Liu Sheng estimated that it would be very easy for these children to repay the Special Bureau's money when they grew up, and they might not even have to bear this debt.

So, according to Yunlan, most of the children in this school were selected in the first batch, and only a small number were selected through private means like them.

With his question answered, Liu Sheng nodded and told Ling Xiaoshu to loosen the vines.

Yunlan stumbled to her feet and ran out almost as if fleeing, genuinely afraid of being seen with these "non-selective" individuals.

It was time for get out of class to end, so Liu Sheng and the others went straight to the cafeteria for lunch, where they happened to meet other people.

Just as Yunlan had said, the huge dining hall was full of able-bodied people, while those of them who had some kind of disability huddled in dark corners, timid and hesitant, not even daring to raise their heads.

Even walking a few steps can result in being pushed and shoved.

Liu Sheng and her three friends huddled together, and although no one dared to provoke them for the time being, they still received a lot of disdainful looks, as if they were aliens carrying germs.

Liu Sheng and the others didn't seem to care much.

All I wanted to do was enjoy this meal.

Then, think of a way to infiltrate the Special Bureau.

(End of this chapter)