The villains are redeemed, and the heroines cry and beg for forgiveness.

"Haha, thank you for believing in this old man, but we are studying science, not theology, so we still need to rely on scientific evidence." Xue Yingsong laughed a few times.

After laughing a few times, Xue Yingsong continued walking forward and said:

"However, the problem of starstone contamination is indeed a very interesting and meaningful one. Although I haven't devoted much time and energy to researching it since then, I can support you in continuing your research if you're interested. By the way, has your artificial mechanical exoskeleton project made any progress? If you've already obtained the Ark Core from that ruin, then this project should be fine."

Gu Ran walked beside Xue Yingsong and replied, "I took a quick look and it does contain some information about artificial mechanical exoskeletons, but I haven't looked at it in detail yet. I think this project is also a project with a very wide range of beneficiaries, because it also comes with information on the quantitative training of novice psychic users—well, please forgive me for using the term novice psychic user, because I can't find any other more suitable term."

"Oh? A beginner-level psychic?" Xue Yingsong looked puzzled.

Gu Ran then told Xue Yingsong about the relevant information about the "artilleryman" from more than 300 years ago.

"So there's such a profession," Xue Yingsong said in realization. "In that case, if we can really mass-produce these 'artillerymen,' then we can indeed have them pilot artificial mechanical exoskeletons, and even form an army. The military should thank you for that."

If artificial mechanical exoskeletons, or mechs, and their pilots can be mass-produced, then the improvement to the military would indeed be enormous.

At that point, it might not be humans passively waiting for the ferocious beasts to come to them, but rather piloting mechs to actively attack the elite beasts in the beast tide.

Just imagining that scene is quite amusing.

"By the way, how is Teacher Wu Wang?" Gu Ran suddenly remembered the teacher who had accompanied him to the ruins.

Xue Yingsong's face suddenly darkened: "Teacher Wu Wang's condition is very bad. He... has gone mad. His mind has become abnormal. The preliminary diagnosis is that he suffered some mental stimulation and physical neurological effects, which led to this result."

Gu Ran was taken aback.

crazy?

"Is there any possibility of recovery?" Gu Ran took a deep breath, recalling the process.

Xue Yingsong: "It's not clear yet. I've already sent doctors from Lanxin University, which is also the best in Canglong City, to treat her. We'll have to wait for the specific results."

“Teacher Wu Wang accompanied you. Do you know what Teacher Wu Wang went through? This will help the doctor’s diagnosis and treatment.”

Gu Ran replied, "If I really have to say something, it's that when he saw the illusory image of a person from more than three hundred years ago, he automatically fainted, and then he encountered the black mist released by Lilith, which has a certain corrosive effect on spiritual energy and spiritual power."

"A simulation of a figure from over three hundred years ago..." Xue Yingsong pondered for a moment, then said, "What about that black mist? Are there any samples left?"

“There should still be some samples in Longmen City, but they may dissipate after today,” Gu Ran said, recalling the concentration of the black fog.

"There's still time." Xue Yingsong took out a device and pressed it, and then a middle-aged man with a serious face immediately ran over.

Gu Ran didn't recognize the middle-aged man, but she could guess that he must be someone Xue Yingsong relied on for his work.

Xue Yingsong instructed, "Go to that ruin and collect some samples of the black mist. There should be a new city there now. Don't waste too much time exploring. Come back immediately after you've collected the samples."

"Yes, Principal!" The middle-aged man didn't waste any more words and immediately set off towards Longmen City.

"I hope Mr. Wu Wang will be blessed with good fortune. He is an excellent teacher and a teacher of high moral character," Xue Yingsong sighed.

"I'm sorry, I didn't do a good job," Gu Ran said apologetically.

He also had a good impression of Professor Wu Wang and didn't want such a passionate researcher to be gone.

However, at that time he was indeed taking care of Xue Xiling and also keeping an eye on Teacher Wu Wang. He didn't know how Teacher Wu Wang got caught.

“Sigh, perhaps this is fate.” Xue Yingsong turned around and looked into Gu Ran’s eyes. “The destined person is different from others. The closer you get to the truth of this world, the greater the backlash you will receive. However, the specific form of this backlash is not so clear and visible. It may manifest itself in every little thing around you, eventually forming a huge setback that can crush you.”

"If you feel you're on this path, then you must be mentally prepared to either succeed or die trying!"

Gu Ran was taken aback; he recalled similar words.

"So, one last question: what if this choice leads to unhappiness for you and everyone around you?"

When we entered the deepest part of the ruins, which was the core of Longmen City, these words appeared on the light screen of the Ark's core.

This choice will lead to unhappiness for you and everyone around you...

Could this be the reason?

Gu Ran felt a chill run down her spine.

Is this the beginning?

......

After talking for a while on the ruins, the two returned to Lanxin University together.

For Xue Yingsong, he didn't need to constantly supervise others' work; he just needed to give the instructions.

As for Gu Ran, he was temporarily free of trouble and might as well go back and visit Teacher Wu Wang.

"Hahaha, you're lying to me, you must be lying to me! XingShi Technology is a scam? Hahaha, you're lying to me!"

A gaunt middle-aged man sat on a stone bench in the schoolyard, a neurotic smile on his face.

Gu Ran stood in the distance, quietly watching him.

Although Gu Ran didn't show it on the surface, he felt a chill in his heart.

Things seemed to be worse than he had imagined.

Is XingShi Technology a scam?

What exactly did Teacher Wu Wang go through?

176. The Speculation on Immortality! The Heroes of Azure Dragon City! 4.2k

Is XingShi Technology a scam?

In fact, this wasn't the first time Gu Ran had heard about the doubts surrounding Xing Shi Technology, but the shock he felt then was far less than it is now.

Firstly, although the problem of star stone contamination was exposed later, the contamination problem has now been largely resolved;

Secondly, he only knew that there were doubts about the discovery of Star Stone and the origin of Star Stone Technology, but that was far less intuitive than now knowing that "Star Stone Technology is a scam".

Thirdly, this seems to confirm the warning in the words displayed on the Ark's core that he and those around him would become unfortunate.

The problem you thought you had solved suddenly reappeared in a different way, displaying a terrifying and unpredictable nature.

This problem cast a huge shadow over Gu Ran's mind.

why?

Why is all this happening?

How can this be resolved?

"I just asked the doctor, and it seems that Mr. Wu Wang... mainly suffered great psychological trauma, and the beliefs he had always held onto collapsed."

Xue Yingsong walked to Gu Ran's side.

Has the belief that I've always held onto collapsed?

Gu Ran was slightly taken aback.

Although Gu Ran only spent a short time with Professor Wu Wang, he knew what Professor Wu Wang's unwavering belief was: the research of Xing Shi Technology.

He is a very simple researcher who prioritizes Starstone Technology research above all else.

And the reason for his collapse of faith... seems to be right on his lips.

If a researcher who believes in Starstone Technology discovers that the cause he has always believed in and has spent a lot of time and energy researching is actually a "fraud," then the devastation he would feel is to be expected.

"Principal, what do you think of what Teacher Wu Wang said?" Gu Ran suddenly asked.

"Is Starstone Technology a scam?" Xue Yingsong pondered for a moment. "To be honest, I don't know either, but Starstone Technology has been developing for hundreds of years, and countless researchers have dedicated their lives to it."

"Starstone Technology has also brought tremendous changes to humanity. Beast tides are no longer a threat, and daily life has become more convenient. Humanity has benefited from it for hundreds of years, which is an indisputable fact."

Gu Ran understood Xue Yingsong's meaning.

That is, regardless of whether Starstone Technology is a scam or not, humanity has benefited from it for hundreds of years and is now inseparable from Starstone Technology.

Gu Ran: "But what if what Professor Wu Wang said is true? Then will humanity be heading towards a difficult predicament?"

Xue Yingsong shook his head: "This is just a possibility. We are researchers and we must have sufficient scientific evidence to support it. We cannot believe someone just because of their words, even if they are an authority. We must trust the facts more than speculation."

"Of course, this could be used to establish a research project for long-term study, but this information cannot be released yet. Therefore, Professor Wu Wang will set up an isolation area here to prevent others from entering. Alas, it's a pity that Professor Wu Wang is all alone, and we can't even make it up to his family."

Gu Ran knew that Xue Yingsong was right. Although the consequences of this speculation were serious, they could only establish a research project in this area at present and could not reveal it to the public to avoid causing unnecessary panic.

"By the way, if I'm not mistaken, the people of Azure Dragon City should look down on the people of Far East City, right? Why are the people of Far East City involved this time? Is it really because there's a temptation that even the elders of Azure Dragon City can't resist?"

Gu Ran suddenly remembered the other force involved in this incident: Far East City.

Xue Yingsong nodded: "I didn't expect Far East City to get involved, but after knowing what Yuan Laiqing's bargaining chips were, I understand why those old guys in the ruling center agreed to cooperate with him."

"That was indeed a temptation that even ordinary elders could not resist, because the bargaining chip offered by Yorikiyo was the chance to live forever."

"Immortality?" Gu Ran was taken aback.

Xue Yingsong: "Yes, it's about immortality. Since ancient times, no matter how strong a person is, they cannot escape the judgment of time. The longest-lived person recorded by humankind is only 150 years old. This is because he was a beast-like turtle-type ability user. The characteristics of his ability gave him an extra lifespan. In addition, he was careful and cautious throughout his life and never made enemies with others, so he was able to live such a long life."

"Other human powerhouses only have a lifespan of about a hundred years. Those old guys have already reached the pinnacle of human strength and can't go any further. Plus, their lifespans are running out, so even a vague chance for immortality has lured them in."

Gu Ran suddenly remembered the time-slowing ability that Yuan Laiqing had used.

"I think his chance at immortality is not some kind of biological technology, but rather a supernatural ability related to time, right? Far East City may have obtained a treasure related to time-related abilities."

Xue Yingsong was somewhat surprised: "You're right. I've already received news that Far East City has indeed obtained a mysterious treasure. Since obtaining that treasure, Far East City has been making frequent moves, sending people not only to Azure Dragon City but also to Vermilion Bird City."

"However, because I have spies in Far East City, I am quite familiar with Hara Yorikiyo's actions. I just don't know if Suzaku City can deal with Far East City's conspiracy this time."

However, based on Gu Ran's observation, Xue Yingsong's expression was less one of worry and more one of anticipation for a good show.

"What is that mysterious treasure? Have you found out yet?" Gu Ran asked curiously.