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At that time, there will be no more rules in the world.
So-called order and so-called morality will all be things of the past.
Because he, Su Chen, will be the only, ultimate rule.
He will define everything.
He will create everything.
He will destroy everything.
This is true freedom.
This is true power.
He closed his eyes, took a deep breath of the cold air, and felt the yearning for absolute control that came from the depths of his soul.
This longing burned within him like a flame, and guided him like a star.
"Metal Cluster Locusts" is more than just a weapon.
This is an extension of his will.
Su Chen's fingertips tapped lightly on the cold lab table.
His "metal cluster locust" project is grand and sophisticated, but due to a lack of sufficient high-level data, it has temporarily hit a theoretical bottleneck at the most critical levels of energy aggregation and microscopic manipulation.
Like a giant beast bound by invisible chains, possessing world-destroying power, yet unable to unleash it precisely.
The air in the laboratory seemed to stagnate, with only the low hum of the instruments echoing quietly.
Just then, a sudden communication request broke the silence.
A mysterious visitor, claiming to be able to solve all his "raw material" problems, came to his door.
The lighting in the reception room is soft.
She was a blonde, blue-eyed foreign woman.
She was tall, almost at eye level with Su Chen.
A well-tailored pure white suit hugged her near-perfect figure, with sharp lines that didn't lack feminine flexibility.
Her arrival changed the atmosphere of the entire room, as if an elegant yet dangerous cheetah had entered.
His face wore a professional, impeccable smile, like a finely crafted mask.
But deep within those icy blue eyes lay a chilling shrewdness that seemed to see through everything.
It was as if no disguise could hide from her.
Her gaze swept over Su Chen with a subtle scrutiny, as if assessing his every subtle expression.
"President Su Chen, nice to meet you, I am Maria."
His voice was clear and crisp, like ice spring water dripping onto jade; every word was distinct and powerful.
Her self-introduction was extremely concise.
At the same time, she extended her right hand, which was gloved with white silk, and handed over a business card.
The business card was pure black.
The extreme blackness seemed to devour all light.
In the center of the business card is a single, mysterious, capital letter "X".
The letters were not printed, but inlaid with some unknown metal material, shimmering with a dark luster, cold to the touch, and carrying a peculiar energy fluctuation.
Foundation X.
A knowing glint flashed in Su Chen's eyes.
This name, like an abyss, represents a vast power far beyond the imagination of the world.
A true multinational giant that reigns supreme over the "museum," the underground emperor of the city, and monitors, researches, and even secretly funds Gaia Memory technology globally.
Their reach has already penetrated every corner of the world, manipulating resources and power that are unimaginable to ordinary people.
"I have long admired my name."
Su Chen smiled and calmly extended his hand to accept the rather heavy business card.
His fingertips touched the metal letters on the edge of the business card, feeling the faint yet undeniable energy within them.
He gestured for her to sit down, his movements unhurried.
He knew that the player he had been waiting for, the one who could elevate the game to a higher level, had finally arrived.
And I will transform from a pawn into a more important player.
Maria sat down gracefully, her white suit jacket without a single wrinkle at the hem.
She sat upright with her hands folded on her knees, every movement exuding the rigor and self-discipline unique to the elite class.
"Our consortium has been quietly watching you and your Zero One Technology."
Maria got straight to the point, her voice steady, yet carrying a subtle hint of scrutiny.
Her gaze was like the most sophisticated scanner, trying to capture any hint of emotion on Su Chen's face.
"Everything you've done in Wind City, and the technological prowess you've demonstrated that far exceeds that of a 'museum,' has surprised and delighted us."
She deliberately emphasized the word "surprise".
This is both praise and a subtle form of pressure.
This implies that Consortium X was fully aware of his actions.
Su Chen's smile remained unchanged, but his eyes deepened.
He knew that this "attention" was by no means a benevolent appreciation, but more like a predator's assessment of a potential opponent.
Maria paused, seemingly somewhat surprised by Su Chen's calmness.
She took out an encrypted document wrapped in a special alloy casing from her briefcase, which gleamed with a cold metallic light.
The document surface has no markings, except for a complex lock with both fingerprint and iris verification at the opening.
"So, we would like to ask you to handle a 'minor problem' that even we find a bit tricky."
She spoke casually, as if discussing a trivial matter.
She gently pushed the heavy, encrypted file onto the table in front of Su Chen.
The file made a soft but textured thud when it touched the desktop.
Su Chen's gaze fell on the document.
He didn't touch it immediately.
"An undead mercenary group codenamed 'NEVER,' composed of undead soldiers, has secretly invaded Wind City."
Maria lowered her voice, which carried a hint of solemnity.
"Their leader, named Da Dao Ke Ji, is an extremely dangerous person."
"According to our intelligence, this person is ruthless and his strength is unfathomable. He once destroyed several small military bases single-handedly."
"More importantly, he and his core members were carrying 26 next-generation 'T2 level Gaia Memory' that our consortium had just developed but unfortunately had been stolen during transport by a mysterious force in cooperation with Da Dao Ke Ji."
Maria's expression became unusually serious when the T2 memory was mentioned.
A hint of barely concealed fear and anger flashed in those icy blue eyes.
"These T2 memory modules represent the latest breakthrough in Gaia memory technology, achieved by our consortium at great expense."
"Whether it's the purity of the power or the compatibility with the user's body, it far surpasses all existing models."
"They represent the next direction in the evolution of memory, and have the potential to overturn the existing power structure."
"If these T2 memory modules get out of control in a densely populated area like Fengdu, even just one would cause catastrophic damage with unimaginable consequences."
Her voice carried a warning tone, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
"We hope that you can help us recover, or, if necessary, destroy these 26 T2 memory chips."
"This concerns the reputation of Foundation X, and also the safety of countless innocent people."
"In return, the consortium will provide you with a huge sum of money that is enough to buy half of Fengdu."
Maria paused for a moment, observing Su Chen's reaction.
"In addition, we are willing to provide the consortium with political and technological resources worldwide."
"This means that certain areas that you couldn't access before, and certain cutting-edge technology information that was previously strictly controlled, may become available to you."
This is undoubtedly a tempting offer, so generous that it's almost impossible to refuse.
Money can drive anyone crazy.
Political resources can clear away all obstacles.
Technical support is a treasure that researchers dream of.
However, Su Chen's face remained completely expressionless.
It was as if everything Maria spoke of was just a fleeting moment.
money?
His Zero One Technology business is incredibly lucrative, and he has already achieved financial freedom.
Political (significant) resources?
He has already taken control of the underground order in Fengdu, and he also has his own pawns in the higher-level game.
For him, these were merely icing on the cake, not a lifeline in the snow.
What truly made his heart race slightly and a burning light ignite deep within his eyes were those 26 rare T2 memories, representing the cutting edge of Gaia's memory technology.
That's not a "trouble".
That was like a godsend.
It's like sending charcoal in snowy weather.
It's the most perfect "data gift package" sent by the will of the universe!