"Actually, I only found out recently that it was Song Kunlun who had been supporting my work all along!" Professor Tao said, "At that time, people from Song Kunlun came to see me. They congratulated me on my breakthrough in chemical pharmacology, and then they told me that it was their support that had helped my work. I was very grateful at the time. Later on, they said they needed my research results. I thought, well, it’s thanks to them that I have these results, so I gave them the data, but they heard news from somewhere saying to destroy those materials. As you know, I had destroyed those materials, so I couldn’t recreate them. But under the persistent requests from Song Kunlun, I eventually gave them a small part of the destroyed materials. As for what they can make from it, I’m not sure."

"I see!" Song Yun nodded, saying, "Old Tao, even you don’t know what those things can produce?"

"No, those materials are just a trigger. What they can produce still needs their own research." Old Tao said, "Song Yun, tell me, did something happen over at Song Kunlun’s side?"

"No, it’s just that someone was curious, so I asked. It’s nothing. Oh, by the way, Old Tao, if you get a chance, come to Beijing and have some fun. My dad often talks about you."

"Sure, I’ll come if there’s a chance!" Old Tao said, "I’ve always wanted to discuss pharmacology with your father."

"Alright then, let’s leave it at that!"

After hanging up the phone, Song Yun returned to the office and repeated what Professor Tao had told him to the boss.

"You’re saying that it’s very likely Song Kunlun has something that shouldn’t exist in this century?" He said after a moment of silence.

"Yes." Song Yun nodded, "It’s quite possible."

"I see!" The other person nodded, "I understand. Comrade Song Yun, I’m giving you a mission now!"

"Ah?" Song Yun looked at him in surprise.

"I want you to quickly find out exactly what Song Kunlun is holding!" He said, "If it’s beneficial for development, I hope you can bring it back! Do you understand what I mean?"

Song Yun’s expression turned serious, "You mean... the system wants it?"

"If it’s beneficial for national development, of course we want it. Old Tao said it’s not feasible, and I can’t help that, but if you can get it, I think Old Tao will have nothing to say. Song Yun, do this task well, and I promise you’ll have plenty of resources within three years!"

Song Yun was stunned for a moment, then said, "Really?!!"

"Yes! And you’ll be allowed to form your own team in the Special Action Division and create a Fourth Group!" The other person continued, "You’ll then have access to the resources available to other team leaders!"

Song Yun swallowed hard, the temptation was indeed quite substantial!

"Alright, Song Yun, you hurry up and take care of this. I’ll have the local authorities cooperate with you in apprehending Song Kunlun. But let me tell you first, if something happens and Song Kunlun dies, we will arrange someone to take over the territory there. Don’t get any ideas about that, do you know what I mean?" The other person suddenly asked seriously.

Song Yun understood what he meant. He was already the East South King, and if he expanded his market without limits, not only his domain but also the higher-ups wouldn’t be pleased.

Two major powers merging into one, Song Yun, what are you planning? Where would that leave everyone else?

Moreover, would the higher-ups allow any single entity to dominate?

Impossible.

"Alright, Song Yun, let’s go."

Mr. Song, who had been quiet, stood up and said to the boss, "We’ve discussed the matter, so we’ll take our leave now."

"Alright, Mr. Song, take care!" The other person said with a smile.

Mr. Song nodded and left the office with Song Yun’s support.

"Song Yun, the conditions he offered are quite generous!"

In the car, Mr. Song squinted as he spoke.

"Indeed, they are very generous."

Song Yun remained silent for a while, then said, "But..."

"But what?"

Mr. Song asked with interest.

"But... even if I discover something, I... I don’t want to reveal it now." Song Yun took a deep breath and said.

"Oh? Why is that? This is something very beneficial for us." Mr. Song said.

"Since Professor Tao doesn’t want these things to appear in the world, there must be a reason. Whether it’s the Shi Family or my dad, they’ve done the same thing as Professor Tao. The Shi Family prevented those things from appearing, and my dad simply didn’t research those things anymore. It proves that these things aren’t good. Think about it, for someone like me who can harden, one person is fine, but if everyone in the world could, what would the world become? Even if the occurrence rate of these skills is very low, just one in ten million would cause chaos. The higher-ups clearly want to use those things for certain purposes, and if they produce a bunch of people like me, it would be a crime."

"Hahaha, freak, Song Yun, don’t call yourself that." Mr. Song laughed.

"I am a freak." Song Yun smiled wryly and said, "Can a normal person harden? I can. I’ve never thought I was superior to anyone else; I only know that I’m not a normal person. I’m a freak, and even though this ability has brought me many benefits, if I could, I’d rather not have this ability and be an ordinary human."

"Song Yun, your grandfather really didn’t misjudge you."

Mr. Song looked at Song Yun with satisfaction and said, "Even though you have all the qualities of a hero, you possess many things they don’t. You are kinder, and you have a heart for this country, for the world. Haha, Song Yun, you have surpassed people like Song Kunlun. Grandfather is proud. Do whatever you think is right with this matter. Grandpa will always support you!"

"Yes, I know." Song Yun nodded, "I will investigate Song Kunlun and find out what those things are, but I won’t bring them back. Song Kunlun doesn’t deserve them, and neither do we. I will make sure everything returns to zero!"