Who says a sickly daughter can’t break through the weirdness?

If that thing is really as Shen Qiyin said and will not actively harm humans, then it is worth contacting it.

After all, such samples are really rare, not to mention that it also has some intelligence. If it can "communicate" with each other, it will definitely be of great benefit to the future of mankind!

After returning to Shen Qinyin's bedroom, Tang Miao finally breathed a sigh of relief as the door closed.

The swarm of armed special forces below made the villa hall look like a battlefield, which made her very uncomfortable. Only when she came back here did she feel like she was embracing her "safe nest" again.

"So you really are Qiyin's aunt?"

Tang Miao carefully examined Lin Qiutang from head to toe, then said with a hint of surprise, "She's so young, she looks only a few years older than us! I didn't expect a girl like her to be our mother's generation."

"Thank you for the compliment, but it would be better if you could just ignore the 'mother's generation' at the end. If possible, just call me Sister or Sister Lin. Calling me Auntie sounds old."

Lin Qiutang smiled gently, then she cast a worried look at Shen Qiyin and said with concern:

"Xiaoyin, tell me how you've been getting by during this time. After the incident, I specifically requested the investigation team come to the villa area.

But according to their feedback, they only found the bodies of my sister and brother-in-law, but you are missing..."

Missing?

Hearing Lin Qiutang say this, Shen Qinyin couldn't help but frown.

She knew very well how she had encountered the strange beast. After the end of the world, she slept for nearly a month in this room and on this bed.

If the special forces team that Lin Qiutang called had come here, they would at least have been able to see his own "corpse".

In other words, during the time when I fell into a deep sleep, my real body "disappeared"?

Shen Qinyin has been thinking about this problem. All this is too weird for her. A disabled girl who is powerless has been lying safely in a dangerous villa for a month.

Not only did he escape the attack of the strange beast, but he also didn't die of thirst or starvation!

This is weird no matter how you think about it.

In addition, the dream I had while sleeping was also very strange.

She saw a black "moon" in her dream.

Of course, whether that thing is the "moon" remains a question for the time being.

The black moon in the dream had a pair of extremely creepy eyes.

He stared at the earth, as if he wanted to drag everything on earth into the abyss.

Shen Qinyin told Lin Qiutang about her experiences during this period. After listening, the latter fell into a long silence.

"Ugh."

After a while, Lin Qiutang sighed heavily and said, "There are too many unsolved mysteries. With our current situation, there are indeed many things we don't understand..."

"Ah, I remembered!"

At this moment, Tang Miao suddenly thought of something and blurted out, "Qiyin! Do you still remember the female investigator with telekinesis that I met in the shelter before?

After a closer look, I realized the investigator I saw was you, Sister Lin!"

Chapter 51 Warm embrace, long-lost care

"..."

Shen Qiyin had actually guessed this a long time ago.

Fate is sometimes so wonderful and reasonable.

Lin Qiutang asked, "Were you in Shelter 17 before?"

"Yes, but I ran away after the place fell. Luckily I met Qiyin, otherwise..."

After the two exchanged a few words, Lin Qiutang turned the topic back to Shen Qiyin: "I really didn't expect that little girl, not only are you alive and well, but you have also become a qualified person who comprehends taboo knowledge. I am really happy.

The current environment is grim. We humans are not only facing powerful external enemies, but also internal threats. Just wanting to survive is already a lot of pressure."

Lin Qiutang emphasized the words "internal threat".

As members of the official government, they are responsible for maintaining order, restoring order, and ensuring the safety of residents as much as possible.

But now the military and police have suffered heavy losses, investigators are in short supply, and the number of shelters that can provide shelter is decreasing.

Faced with the invasion of entities and strange beasts, the official situation itself is desperate enough. Now there is an "Order Gang" that specifically hunts down the official investigation team.

Just like the "traitors" in the novel "The Three-Body Problem" that Shen Qinyin read, the humans who represent human civilization not only have to face the threat of the Trisolarans, but also have to face the backstabbing of their own compatriots.

It is said that spies are more hateful than enemies, and Lin Qiutang naturally thinks the same way.

"Xiaoyin."

Lin Qiutang suddenly approached Shen Qiyin and lowered his voice, asking quietly, "That Doomsday Cult stronghold at the Cultural Center...was it you who took it down, right?"

"Yes."

Shen Qinyin knew that her aunt would not do anything without a purpose.

She suddenly came to me in a hurry today. She knew that my ability was telekinesis without me mentioning my "qualifications". Now she asked me this question directly. It was obvious that she came with the answer.

Therefore, it makes no difference whether you lie or not.

What's more, Shen Qiyin also roughly guessed what the other party wanted to say.

"It's you after all..."

Lin Qiutang's eyes dimmed, revealing a look of loss.

Her expression must have seemed strange to outsiders. Her guess was confirmed. Her sister possessed the power to wipe out an entire Doomsday faction stronghold. Anyone would be happy.

But Lin Qiutang couldn't be happy.

People who have both power and responsibility will not be happy.

Now that the official organization is under such great pressure, they have proposed to seek help from qualified civilians as much as possible. For Lin Qiutang, Shen Qinyin is definitely a very reliable fighting force worth recruiting.

But as her aunt, and very likely her last relative, Lin Qiutang didn't want her to get involved in such a dangerous situation.

Shen Qinyin's personal safety and the responsibility of restoring order fell on Lin Qiutang's shoulders at the same time, making her feel torn.

"elder sister."

When Lin Qiutang was struggling with how to start the conversation, Shen Qiyin took the initiative to bring up the topic: "Let's talk about a collaboration."

Lin Qiutang was stunned for a moment: "Cooperation?"

"Well, I won't join the official department, but I can accept your commission."

"You mean, you're willing to help us?"

"Don't be impatient. Listen to me first. I have a few conditions that must be made clear."

After Shen Qiyin pondered for a moment, she began to list her conditions one by one:

"First, this is a deal between the two of us. No third party will interfere. I will only be in contact with you.

Second, you must share with me all the intelligence held by official departments, whether it's physical data or intelligence from qualified individuals. As long as it's helpful to our survival, you must tell me.

Third, you cannot reveal my abilities to anyone else. Can you do that?"

"Yes." Lin Qiutang nodded firmly, "But I also have a condition, you must agree to it."

"Tell me, I'll think about it."

"Never put yourself in danger. Act within your capabilities. If you can't accept a dangerous commission, you must refuse it. Never try to be stubborn! Can you do that?"

"..."

Shen Qinyin felt her heart skip a beat.

She originally thought that the other party was negotiating with her in the hope of achieving some kind of benefit, but she really didn't expect that Lin Qiutang's purpose was so pure -

She just hopes that she can be fine and everything else can be put aside.

The sincere concern from "Aunt" reminded Shen Qinyin of her relatives in the past world.

It is said that "long-lost concern" is the most touching, and it is rare to receive such concern in this world.

It was just like when she left her hometown and went to the big city alone. Everyone only cared about how her work was going and how much money she earned. Only her mother called to ask her if she was tired and if she had eaten well.

At this moment, this was the feeling Lin Qiutang gave her.

When concern suddenly appears after a long absence, it becomes particularly rare and precious.

Just like walking in a dry desert, a long-awaited rain always brings great joy to people.

"I, I will know my limits."

Shen Qinyin responded with a gentle look.

Lin Qiutang nodded and smiled: "Well, I believe you, you are a smart child."

The moment the words fell, as if sensing Shen Qiyin's inner turmoil, the notebook in her mind turned to a new page:

Soul Resonance: The Pope

[Level Up: 2 ​​Stars → 3 Stars! ]

[Ability Acquired: When converting Desire Stone, gain an additional 20%]

Obtain Desire Stone: 300

[Current Desire Stone: 580]

The bond deepened...

Sure enough, Lin Qiutang, like Tang Miao, was "officially certified" by the notebook as worthy of close friendship.

In other words, the notebook can also be used as a tool to test whether others can establish sincere cooperation or friendship with you.

However, there was one thing Shen Qiyin didn't understand, and that was that Lin Qiutang's soul resonance was "regained" rather than newly established.

This may be because the two already knew each other.

As for why Lin Qiutang, the aunt who had watched Shen Qiyin grow up, only had 3 stars, it was easier to explain—

The notebook does not use the length of time two people have known each other or the depth of their relationship as a basis for judgment.

If I have to say it, it should be the feeling of "sharing the same ideals", right?

Back to the point, Shen Qiyin agreed to cooperate with Lin Qiutang mainly for two reasons:

The first is naturally a conflict of interest. She needs intelligence and some precious materials that she cannot obtain on her own.

For example, Tang Miao once jokingly mentioned getting a nuclear power reactor for Xiaoxiang.

To make a laptop into a nuclear power reactor, at least structural materials, control materials, and shielding materials are needed, namely zirconium alloy, boron steel, lead and other substances.

After the nuclear power reactor is built, nuclear fuel, such as uranium resources and plutonium-239, is still needed.

She definitely couldn't get these things on her own, and only official departments had the channels to do so.

Cooperating with them can help you solve your material and tool needs.

Chapter 52 Cooperation!

After reaching the cooperation, Shen Qiyin and Lin Qiutang exchanged their experiences with each other.

There wasn't much Shen Qiyin could say. Her most important secret now was her ability to use the "notebook" to upgrade items.

However, Lin Qiutang was very careful. She knew that "forbidden knowledge" was related to the survival of a talented person and was more important than her life and property, so she did not take the initiative to inquire.

No matter what abilities Shen Qinyin has, as long as she is alive and well and has the spare energy to take on his commission, it is enough for Lin Qiutang.

"Now that I've heard your experience and the relevant information, let me also tell you what we have."

"First, there are some craft techniques we learned through 'forbidden knowledge'."

As Lin Qiutang spoke, he took out something that looked like a radio and put it on the table.

"This is a psychic vision detector."

"Psychic Vision Detector?" Shen Qiyin repeated the name. "What's it used for?"

"You can think of it as a 'danger detector.'"

Lin Qiutang held the detector and pressed the red button on the right side. A string of numbers immediately appeared on the detector screen: 0.

She then explained, "See this number? 0 means there are no pollution sources nearby, and no reaction from any entities or strange beasts.