21st Century Necromancer-Chapter 497 - 493: Scheming (Please Subscribe, Request Monthly Tickets)

Qingdai had sustained severe injuries previously, but strictly speaking, they had not endangered her life. Adding to the fact that she naturally possessed a physical constitution far superior to that of ordinary people and was a Transcendent, coupled with timely rescue and medical treatment, she had largely recovered, aside from her broken bones not yet healing and her damaged internal organs not fully recuperated.

Even though her body was capable of getting out of bed, Qingdai did not act recklessly. Instead, she continued to lie in her hospital bed, dutifully receiving rehabilitation therapy.

Out of boredom, and also wishing to establish a connection with Chen Yu through Kube Rokuro, she occasionally messaged or called Kube Rokuro after their last meeting.

For Qingdai, the foolish young man whom she had met only three times wasn't merely a tool for use.

"Do you have feelings for that kid?" the other soul within her body suddenly asked after Qingdai had finished a phone call with Kube Rokuro.

"I am a woman, and I too wish to experience romance," Qingdai replied without denying it.

She genuinely liked Kube Rokuro, just as she had said. She was a woman and also harbored the same longing for love.

Originally, she was bound and controlled by Old Man Tashiro, as well as being influenced by another soul, so all her energy and thoughts were concentrated on how to break free from Old Man Tashiro's control and her desire for revenge. Hence, there was no place for thoughts of love, especially since, as a member of an ancient family, marriages were mostly arranged for political unions.

But now that the things binding her were gone, Qingdai felt she might be able to pursue and try the love she had once longed for.

Of course, she did not deny that she harbored thoughts of using Kube Rokuro to get close to Chen Yu, and then to seek Chen Yu's help to rid herself of the other soul within her body.

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For Qingdai, everything could be measured in terms of benefit and cost. To survive under Old Man Tashiro's control and not be used as a sacrificial offering for continuation of life, she could submit and serve him, committing all sorts of deplorable deeds.

In the same vein, she could kneel before Jounouchi Hiromi and Chen Yu to beg for their help for the sake of personal freedom; she could help the other soul take revenge on Old Man Tashiro in exchange for the treasure accumulated over generations by the Tashiro Family, simply to get information about the treasure from the other soul.

So, if trading a relationship, or even her body, for Chen Yu's intervention to free her from the other soul within her was the price, Qingdai considered it an acceptable tradeoff.

Especially since Chen Yu was such a powerful person, she had previously failed to get close to him, but now, if she could use Kube Rokuro to approach him again under a different identity, Qingdai thought that marrying Kube Rokuro wasn't a bad consideration either.

"You're actually considering marrying him? It seems you really have taken a liking to this person named Kube Rokuro. But I wonder, how much of your affection is real, and how much is feigned?" the other soul within her interrogated Qingdai.

Hearing the other soul's question, Qingdai fell silent, because she herself didn't know how much of her fondness and affection for Kube Rokuro was true love, and how much was exploitation.

"However, since you already have such a plan, I'll just wait and see. With your abilities, he won't escape the palm of your hand," perhaps knowing the answer in her heart, the other soul did not converse further with Qingdai and fell quiet.

But Qingdai's heart was still tumultuous. Perhaps, there was indeed a genuine speck of true feelings for Kube Rokuro, which made her harbor a slight reluctance to use him, but she quickly dismissed such thoughts.

She might not mind truly falling in love with Kube Rokuro and having a real romance with him, but that was predicated on the condition that he could help her achieve her goals.

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"Professor, the Regenerative Medicine Research Laboratory has now been completed. When do you think we can start using the lab?" In the hospital, Kyuuzai Ryousen always addressed Chen Yu as professor.

As he perused the documents in his hand, Chen Yu had also come to understand the situation of the laboratory. He nodded and replied, "If there's no problem, then let's start using it as soon as possible. Regarding the staff, ensure they are thoroughly vetted. While it's okay to use ordinary people, for parts involving core secrets, I hope only trustworthy personnel will have access."

"Understood, Professor. I will assign Mingyue Society members to take charge of the laboratory's various tasks. There won't be any issues," Kyuuzai Ryousen replied respectfully, grasping Chen Yu's intentions clearly.

After all, a significant portion of the techniques Chen Yu planned to research or apply in the Regenerative Medicine Research Laboratory would likely fall within the domain of Supernatural Powers. Such matters were evidently not suitable for ordinary people to come into contact with or understand.

Although Supernatural Powers are not uncommon in this world and each country holds different Supernatural Powers, to the average person, transcendent... still remains an urban legend.

"By the way, if the lab can operate normally, transfer this patient over," Chen Yu said as he handed a medical record to Kyuuzai Ryousen and explained, "This is a patient who fell into a vegetative state due to an accident and has been comatose for about a year. Before, I used a Healing Potion to stimulate his body and nerves, waking him up. I want to move him into the lab to continue further treatment."

When Kyuuzai Ryousen heard this, he opened the medical record in his hand and, looking at the patient's information, asked Chen Yu, "Professor, is this patient the same one you had me inject with the Healing Potion before? Is there anything special about him?"

"Of course. His soul sustained damage in the accident, which is why he lapsed into a coma and vegetative state. One year is not enough for the injuries to his soul to heal and to complete the damaged parts," Chen Yu nodded, stood up from his desk, and approached Kyuuzai Ryousen to say, "I originally planned to transfer him to the lab and repair his soul through a ritual, and only awaken him once the injuries to his soul were mended. However, the previous Healing Potion worked beyond my expectations, waking him up prematurely."

"While it was a fortunate event, it has somewhat disrupted my plans, so I hope to get the treatment back on the correct track," Chen Yu finished explaining.

"I understand, Professor. I will handle this matter properly," Kyuuzai Ryousen nodded, comprehending Chen Yu's intentions, and knew how to proceed with this patient.