Use first and repay later: Advance the future cultivation fruits-Chapter 118 - 97, Vassal Class_2

During the conversation, Inspector Tang’s gaze slowly swept over everyone present, "Those willing to go may step forward, and each will receive a set of intelligence provided by the advance personnel."

As she finished speaking, the vast majority of patrol chiefs and nearly all senior patrol chiefs stepped forward.

These patrol and senior patrol chiefs, mostly from headquarters, understood how rare this opportunity was, so how could they be unwilling?

Those willing to come over from headquarters had naturally learned some intelligence in advance, preparing themselves for entry.

And now, without mentioning the suspected existence of Fourth Energy Level Genetic Optimization in the research institute, the rewards for merit alone were enticing enough!

In a moment, over ninety percent of the patrol chiefs had stepped forward, and only one senior patrol chief still stood in place, his face showing a look of helplessness.

Among the patrol chiefs, only two remained in place.

It was unexpectedly Lin Qing and Yuan Anping, the local patrol chiefs from Lin’an.

Many patrol chiefs from headquarters couldn’t help but turn back to glance at them.

To forgo such a good opportunity?

Although there was danger, with so many people going together, the risk would be much reduced, surely better than going alone, right?

That was too timid.

"Ah ha..."

Yuan Anping responded with a grin to everyone’s glances and said, "Everyone here is an elite from headquarters. I, who ranked at the bottom among the patrol chiefs, wouldn’t want to hold you back. Good luck to you all."

Lin Qing glanced at Yuan Anping but said nothing.

He naturally also wanted to go in on such a good opportunity, but he wasn’t as strong as the senior patrol chiefs and didn’t want to venture into danger prematurely.

Inspector Tang didn’t say anything, simply scanning the patrol chiefs, "Prepare to move."

...

Shortly after, many patrol chiefs and senior patrol chiefs descended via the elevator shaft’s cable car.

Other than those from the city responsible for the blockage, only Lin Qing, Yuan Anping, and that senior patrol chief who had chosen to stay remained.

"Director."

The senior patrol chief said helplessly, "Can the Genetically Awakened really not enter?"

"If you want to be killed by the institute’s lasers, you can try forcing your way in," Inspector Tang replied with a glance at him.

"Lasers?"

The senior patrol chief was astonished, "Aren’t laser weapons also one of the prohibited items?"

"Intelligent Star Group has granted the Original Research Institute the authority to utilize laser defense facilities," Inspector Tang explained, "The World Government on Earth’s side has sealed the Original Research Institute, but Intelligent Star Group doesn’t care how many Earth people the institute has killed, hence they did not revoke this authority."

"Alright..."

The senior patrol chief sighed resignedly, "Then I’ll just wait for the hare, maybe someone from the Original Research Institute will run out?"

Inspector Tang didn’t say much, just glanced at Lin Qing and said, "Lin Qing, come with me."

Lin Qing nodded slightly and followed Inspector Tang into her temporary rented building.

"Sit."

Inspector Tang pointed at the sofa, then sat down on another sofa across from it.

Once Lin Qing had also sat down, Inspector Tang looked at him and asked, "Why didn’t you go in?"

"I wanted to wait."

Lin Qing shook his head slightly, "I’m not strong enough, I can’t compete for it, and what others can’t take, I can still attempt later."

"Go in later?" Inspector Tang laughed, "The benefits of this underground research institute are only so much; with so many people rushing in, you might find nothing left if you go late."

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She continued, "Moreover, this underground research institute is quite large and complex in structure, and even the intelligence provided by the patrollers who come out might not be more useful than that provided by the advance personnel."

"It doesn’t matter, if I’m not confident, I’ll just pretend I didn’t know about this underground research institute." Lin Qing shook his head.

"Opportunities don’t come every time."

Inspector Tang sighed softly, "Fourth Energy Level Genetic Optimization... unless we get enough data from the underground research institute this time, even the Inspection Headquarters can’t provide it, you might never encounter this kind of opportunity again in the future..."

At this point, she paused and looked at Lin Qing, "Unless you are willing to sign those long-term or even lifetime indenture agreements with Intelligent Star Group."

"Selling oneself?" Lin Qing slightly raised his eyebrows.

"Yes," the Inspector sighed, "It essentially means becoming a vassal class in the civilization of the Intelligent Star Group, which crudely put means being second-class citizens, resembling slaves, much like the ’Dalits’ at the bottom of the caste system in India before the apocalypse, who are given such opportunities."

Lin Qing furrowed his brow and asked, "How many are willing?"

"Very few," the Inspector said. "I mean, very few are qualified to become vassals, and among those who are, the vast majority are willing to."

"Why?" Lin Qing wondered.

The Inspector sighed and said, "Do you remember I told you that there would be great changes in five years?"

Lin Qing nodded and said, "Is it possible to end up as livestock?"

"That’s right," the Inspector said. "Those who are qualified to be vassals of the Intelligent Star also qualify to know these secrets, and naturally, they will compare the options."

She glanced at Lin Qing, "Being at someone’s mercy as livestock versus being the lower class of a vassal, how would you choose?"

Lin Qing was silent for a moment then nodded, "I can understand now, but... the premise is those are the only two choices."

"Oh? I thought you were the kind of person who would rather die than submit," the Inspector chuckled.

Then she shook her head, "As for now, it seems that these really are the only two choices for Earth, and for the vast majority, there may not even be a choice."

Lin Qing remained silent.

If that day really came, what would he choose?

Due to the Entropy, even during the apocalypse, he had not lived like a slave or livestock; naturally, he was even less willing now.

"What about Chu Hongjun, the founder of Dawn Group, and Qi Lingxiao, the founder of Chaoyang Martial Arts Hall?" Lin Qing suddenly said, "What about these people?"

The Inspector looked at him and said, "These big shots are treated with respect even by the Intelligent Star Group; they indeed can’t be reduced to vassals. But even they, faced with an advanced civilization with tens of thousands of years of history, can only help a few close people, unable to save the whole Earth."

"The Intelligent Star Group has to treat them with respect?"

Hearing this, Lin Qing was shocked.

As long as one reaches the level of these great figures, one can protect oneself and help those close?

At that moment, he felt an unprecedented desire.

He was born free; if possible, who would want to be inferior, a slave, or even livestock?

"Power, as long as one has enough power, as long as I can be like Qi Lingxiao and Chu Hongjun, everything will be different..."

"Right... there shouldn’t be such choices..."

Lin Qing took a deep breath, his longing for power growing stronger.

"Young people have such drive."

The Inspector saw the spark of desire and fervor in his eyes, and she couldn’t help but laugh softly, shaking her head, "Are you still going in?"

"In," Lin Qing nodded, "I’ll go in again tomorrow night, which would give me more time to gather information."

Tomorrow night, he would have completed the Original Chaoyang Method.

Then, once he invoked the Free Body Battle Technique, his power would surge tremendously!

"Tomorrow night?" The Inspector glanced at him and shook her head slightly, "If you enter ahead of others, you at least have a chance based on luck; entering too late will really depend solely on strength."

She didn’t persuade him further, "Alright, I’ll give you the most detailed information when the time comes."

"Thank you, Inspector Tang," Lin Qing said earnestly.

Inspector Tang shook her head, "If possible, help me look for Xu Qiu."

Lin Qing slowly nodded.

He was actually considering revealing that Yuan Anping is the head of the Yuanhong Society, but he had already somewhat guessed Yuan’s situation, and exposing him abruptly might not be wise.

Moreover, based on his own situation, Xu Qiu might not be in trouble.

Thus, he decided to wait another day.

"Tomorrow..."