No strange things are allowed to evolve!

“But…” Jiang Shu probed, “What if I unintentionally cause some unsolvable problems in the process of trying to solve them? How should that be accounted for?”

Jiang Shu knew that the mess he had made was not so easy to resolve. Even if he did nothing, the incubation farm had already evolved from a calamity-level to a disaster-level. If he were to sever the connection, who knew what kind of trouble it would cause.

The only thing that can temporarily suppress this unprecedented event and prevent it from affecting his trip to the Holy Temple is the highly centralized president in front of him.

So Jiang Shu didn't force himself to stay, and simply took the initiative to show weakness, saying directly that he really had no way to deal with this matter, and that he didn't do it on purpose, so please let him off the hook.

Upon hearing this, the president did not sense any weakness from Jiang Shu, but rather felt Jiang Shu's arrogance from the bottom of his heart.

Oh? So confident? You're sure our church can't handle this problem?

So... are you trying to threaten me now?

Hehe, that's interesting.

For some reason, he didn't feel angry, nor did he feel humiliated by being threatened by a young upstart.

He was actually delighted.

Given his notorious, impulsive nature, it's been a long time since anyone dared to speak to him like that.

Even the president of the Bureau of Different Systems, who is recognized as the number one person in the evolutionary world, still treats him with great respect.

It's been such a long, long time... no one has been able to make me feel that youthful passion again...

well.

Although the spiritual root it possesses is a twisted, psychologically dark, and useless lustful thing, it's actually quite to my liking!

Thinking of this, the president said meaningfully, "I may know what trouble you're talking about, but are you so sure that this trouble can't be solved?"

In response, Jiang Shu simply uttered two words: "No solution."

The president fell silent for a moment.

If it were in the past, when he first met Jiang Shu, or even further back when he had only heard of Jiang Shu's deeds, he would naturally have been dismissive and even scoffed.

But now, having witnessed Jiang Shu's transformation firsthand and gleaned some clues from the director's attitude towards him, he is not entirely unable to accept it. Jiang Shu is capable of doing things that only he can do and solve.

Since he says the Holy Temple can't solve this problem, then it really can't be solved.

Even with all its power gathered, the Holy Temple was unable to unravel the secret of how Jiang Shu had upgraded and evolved the Hatchery.

The guild leader had already vaguely sensed that this matter might be related to the special ability he had just acquired.

This made him start to wonder whether such an ability was good or bad, how much impact it could have, and how much of a ripple it could cause in the evolutionary world.

The chairman already knew, but this matter was like asking why Zhang Mazi didn't have pockmarks on his face—it couldn't be asked.

The ability to advance the hatchery is practically a forbidden power, a Pandora's box that cannot be opened.

With the Bureau of Different Principles in place and its director protecting Jiang Shu, it's impossible for me to suppress this immature force that will inevitably cause a change in the evolutionary world right now. So I might as well turn around and stand on Jiang Shu's side, protect him, and invest in the future.

Anyway, being in a good position gives them an advantage. No matter what happens in the future, as an angel investor, Sanctuary will be one of the ultimate winners.

With this in mind, the president became even less concerned about whether the arrogant young man in front of him was threatening him, and asked with a smile, "So, what is your purpose in doing this?"

Jiang Shu was taken aback.

"Or rather," the chairman rephrased, "what do you want from me?"

Jiang Shu understood the chairman's meaning, and a feeling of frustration immediately welled up in his heart.

That old man, give him a little taste and he'll take advantage of it.

Don't you already know what I want? Why are you still asking?

Look at that despicable smile, he's clearly mocking me!

But there was nothing they could do; when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head.

Jiang Shu could only suppress his nausea and say, "I don't have any extravagant hopes. Of course, it would be best if we could pretend nothing happened. After all, the competition is very important to me right now, and I can't afford to be distracted."

Upon hearing this, the president was both amused and annoyed.

So, this is a show of force to intimidate me?

So the other party just intended to use this incident to prove their abilities to me, so that I would stop looking at them as a junior?

Was it because I treated him too casually before, making him uncomfortable?

It seems that even though he possesses extraordinary power, he is still just a young child. He causes trouble without considering the consequences, and all he wants is to gain the attention of adults.

Ah, how adorable.

It seems more like our root of courage than our root of desire.

Unbeknownst to him, the president had developed a slight fondness for this seemingly naive, reckless, and untrained fellow, a fondness he himself was unaware of.

Jiang Shu's previous inappropriate and shameless behavior in front of him now seemed to have a more reasonable explanation.

At this moment, Jiang Shu's arrogance transformed entirely into youthful passion and high spirits.

Although the president's opinion of Jiang Shu had changed in a way that was hard to understand, he was not the kind of person who would easily reveal his true thoughts.

To put it bluntly, he's very stubborn and concerned about his image, so he has to keep up the pretense.

"Yes, of course, you don't need to say more. I've already made all the arrangements."

Seeing the president's statement, Jiang Shu breathed a sigh of relief, but couldn't help but complain inwardly.

This old rascal, turns out he's all bark and no bite. He's got a good attitude, but did he already clean up my mess a long time ago?

It seems we really misunderstood him.

I should be nicer to him from now on.

Just as he was thinking this, the chairman asked again, "Besides this, is there anything else needed?"

Jiang Shu was taken aback.

Oh my god! There's a reward for making a mistake?

This old comrade is too kind and righteous!

But Jiang Shu wasn't one to be ungrateful. The other party had already helped him so much, resolving the matter that he had been worried about and that would require a lot of effort, which was beyond his expectations. Naturally, he was too embarrassed to ask for anything more.

"Nothing else is needed." Jiang Shu smiled. "This is a special case, and it's a one-time exception. Normally, let's stick to our agreement. I can't let you and the director down, can I?"

The president remained silent, but his admiration for him only grew stronger.

Wow! I'm quite principled, a real man!

However, out of the elders' care for the younger generation, the president couldn't help but offer a reminder.

"It's fine to tell me about this, but remember, you can't let anyone else know that you did this. Otherwise, it will be very troublesome. Even your bureau chief will have a headache if he wants to protect you."

"Is it that serious?" Jiang Shu was still a little scared.

He knew how terrifying his unprecedented ability was and how much of a shock it would cause if it got out, but he never expected that even a superhuman figure like the bureau chief would have difficulty dealing with it.

He was even more relieved that this happened in the church, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable.

"Hmm." The president solemnly warned, "Don't show off your abilities again, and don't mention them to others. Unless you have strength that surpasses mine or even your director's, and the entire evolutionary world can't do anything to you, you'd better keep it hidden."

"I understand," Jiang Shu replied earnestly.

Just then, Xue Wang's voice came from the kitchen, saying that everything was ready and to call the old man and the child to eat.

The president responded and then patted Jiang Shu on the shoulder: "Let's go."

"Okay, sure." Jiang Shu stood up and obediently followed behind the president.

The dinner table was filled with pleasantries, and no one mentioned the matter that had already been resolved satisfactorily.

Although the code was full of errors, it at least ran successfully, and both the client and the vendor were very satisfied.

The president saw a bright spot in Jiang Shu, whom he used to find annoying at first glance, and Jiang Shu began to treat the president as a reliable elder rather than an old man who always caused trouble.

This naturally surprised Snow King's mother: "It's only been a short time, what have you two been talking about? How come you're so close?"

“Auntie, that’s not right,” Jiang Shu immediately explained. “I’ve always admired Uncle and looked up to him as a role model. How can you say our relationship has improved? We’ve always been just as good.”

"I was just a little curious because you all seemed to be smiling as you talked," said the Snow King's mother with an ambiguous expression.

Upon hearing this, the president feigned authority: "What's wrong with a smile? Their bureau chief entrusted him to me, so he's practically my student. A teacher can't have a stern face when inviting a student to their home for dinner, can he?"

Snow King's mother didn't argue, but smiled and said, "Yes, yes, eat quickly. After you finish eating, the teacher can go to work, and then the students can continue their studies."

"And what about me?" Snow King asked.

Snow King's mother waved her hand: "Go do whatever you want."

"Can I go with you to fight the hatchery?" Snow King asked.

Jiang Shu, focused solely on his job, assumed the chairman would find an excuse to refuse, but to his surprise...

“Go ahead.” The guild leader agreed decisively: “You will have to ascend sooner or later. Entering the confrontation incubation field for training is not a bad thing. You can also discuss ascension experience with Xiao Jiang when you have time. He has a calamity-level trait, which is very rare.”

"Good~"

"what?"

Chapter 222 Did you know you're keeping a ghost in your house?

The old problems were solved, but new problems followed one after another.

To be precise, it's not really a problem. Xue Wang is like a mascot pendant; he doesn't usually cause any trouble, but in critical moments, he might even help Jiang Shu solve some external problems.

The part about direct relatives and relatives.

The problem is that there is still a long time before the competition. If he has to see her every day during this period, and there is no doubt that he will be under the constant surveillance of the president and Snow Queen's mother, since he is on their turf, his every word and action will definitely be scrutinized.

Just thinking about this feeling of being constantly on someone's back made Jiang Shu feel extremely uncomfortable.

In addition to this, there is another potential threat, which is different from previous contacts.

In the past, my interactions with Snow King were all in the hatchery, but this time it's different; this time it's in reality.

This means that the self that Snow King sees is the real self connected to reality, her friends, family, and her real experiences before becoming an evolved being. In the long run, it is very likely that Snow King will not be able to avoid seeing her.

It's like a colleague suddenly finding your personal account outside of your work account; your only safe zone has been breached, which is incredibly dangerous.

Jiang Shu was very clear-headed. Putting aside his past and disregarding those practical factors, he actually had quite a bit of affection for Xue Wang. He had never met a girl with such a family background and such a personality. In addition, Xue Wang's feelings were already very clear, so he was very worried that if their relationship became too intimate, things might eventually escalate to an uncontrollable point.

For example, once when you came out of the confrontation hatchery, Snow King had also been watching all night. Both of you were tired. At this time, would it be too much to ask them to go back to where they came from?

Shouldn't a polite person invite the other person to their home for a chat, a drink of water, and a chat?

As they chatted, they started talking about their past, then comforted and encouraged each other, and might even make some promises, like "I'll play mid and jungle with you for the rest of my life."

Once the atmosphere is right, is it too late to back down?

Sending them back would seem disrespectful and hurtful, but keeping them might lead to their parents causing further harm.

Even if you don't care about other people's parents for now, fine, let me ask you, what if they want to know everything about you, or want to look at your phone?

Rejection is too heartless, but let's be honest with each other. Can we really expect a girl who has been innocent since childhood to accept my past?

The other party will definitely feel deceived at that time.

Once you break with Snow Queen, it's the same as breaking with the guild leader, and you'll be facing a guild leader with no weaknesses.

Given his temperament, he would most likely blacklist me in the evolutionary world. Even if the director intervenes, he probably can't change that. At most, he can only protect me a little, but he can't guarantee my complete safety.

Or could we be honest with each other from the beginning?

That doesn't seem to work either. If you bring this up without any preparation, the other person will most likely not believe you, think you've come up with an absurd reason to refuse, and then the relationship will break down.

Even if she believed it, since there was no possibility of breaking up, she wouldn't benefit from it even if they didn't sever ties. Did her parents not care if she didn't pursue the matter?

In short, Jiang Shu felt that if they got too close in reality, it would inevitably lead to a breakup sooner or later. Their relationship seemed destined to be a tragedy from the very beginning, which was why Jiang Shu always maintained a safe distance from Xue Wang.

So even after learning that the Snow Queen's true identity in the sanctuary was actually that of the eldest princess, he never considered going ashore. Not only would that hurt the Snow Queen, but it might also get him into trouble.

Therefore, after realizing the president's meaning and attitude towards him, although he was unhappy, he was actually quite fortunate, because Xue Wang was not the kind of rebellious person who could distinguish between what was important and what was not.

If her father doesn't accept it, she's helpless.

But for some reason, this guy suddenly changed his ways and actually asked me to take his precious daughter with him to learn and grow.

I just owed someone such a huge favor, how could I possibly refuse?

So after returning to his residence, Jiang Shu lay down on the bed and began to whine without any real illness.

He couldn't help but regret that if he hadn't been after that five hundred yuan and hadn't taken a chance, would he be in this predicament now?

Thinking about this, he suddenly felt empathy for the people and things he had once despised online.