Chapter 104 The Military’s Determination!

“Our reinforcements will arrive in two hours. They will hide near the fortress, and Ling Tong is also there.”

Red Serpent turned off the screen projected by the mechanical arm, crossed his arms, and looked up at Wang Jixuan and Wu Man in the corner.

The red snake continued:

“Now we need to discuss whether to transfer the two to the front line.”

“The appearance of this investigation team was somewhat unexpected. They had no intention of rescuing the maned bear and submitted a report directly to the City of Psychic Energy.”

“In a sense, the maned bear itself is the detector for this research team.”

Wang Jixuan clicked his tongue lightly.

The tree may wish to remain still, but the wind will not cease; the offensive of the psionic capital came much faster than expected.

Master Wang asked, “Aren’t they afraid the Commander-in-Chief will press the button?”

“That’s beyond our knowledge.”

Red Snake shrugs:

“There is a certain tacit understanding between the major war zones and the 13th Institute. After all, they need to maintain cooperation on a wide range of fronts, and the specific situation is quite complicated.”

“Therefore, I suggest that Wu Man and Teacher Wang transfer to the front-line command post together.”

“Going to the front lines is not a safe bet.”

Zheng Shiduo reminds:

“Right now, Fort 76 is actually the safest area; the situation on the front lines is too complicated.”

“Their attention was all on me.”

Wu Man raised his hand and said with a smile:

“Why don’t I go to the front lines? I can draw their attention and cover for you, sir.”

“A very good idea,” Uncle Tai agreed. “This method is worth a try; it might distract the trial team.”

Wan Xiaoqi was somewhat alarmed: “An investigation team already has two A and two B members, what kind of configuration must the trial team have! Why can’t we just attack the Thirteenth Institute directly when these psionicists come to the fortress to cause trouble?”

How should we launch our attack?

The red snake said dejectedly:

“What other methods do they have besides detaining the rookie psykers stationed in all the fortresses in the D5 war zone?”

“Bombing the psionic capital?”

“Let alone whether the space fortress would agree, the command headquarters of each war zone would not agree either.”

Uncle Tai said, “Let’s go to the front line. The research and development work has reached the most critical moment. We must ensure the smooth progress of the research and development work, which is of great importance to human civilization… I would rather give up the third or fourth authorship of the paper than not help Professor Wang complete the mass production of the Demon-Slaying Dagger.”

“I object.”

Wang Jixuan said calmly:

“After going to the front line, the surrounding environment will be more complex and less conducive to my research and development.”

And his spiritual practice.

For a moment, no one knew how to refute it.

Developing a mass production process for the Demon-Slaying Dagger is their top priority and a closely guarded secret of the D5 Comprehensive Theater.

The military spared no expense in driving out the psionicists from Fortress 76 and even imprisoning the Commander-in-Chief’s only grandson, all to create this research environment.

Red Serpent said, “But the problem now is that even if we deal with this Tribunal’s team, there may be even more powerful psionicists appearing later, and S-rank psionicists may even directly intervene… As the conflict erupts, the contradictions will only increase, and they will pay more and more attention to this side.”

Wang Jixuan asked, “What about the other fortresses? Shall I move to another fortress with Wu Man?”

Wu Man quickly replied, “That’s also possible. I’ll move to the front line, along with Mr. Xiong, to draw their attention, while you secretly move to another fortress.”

“Will you be safe on the front lines?” Master Wang asked, frowning.

Suddenly, a familiar female voice came from the loudspeaker on the control panel: “Don’t worry about Wu Man’s safety.”

The 3D projection flickered, and Ling Tong appeared on the screen.

She leaned back on the operating table, two brand-new silver-gray robotic arms connected to lines of wires.

The rest of the logistics team had already moved away, leaving only Sister Wan watching the equipment.

Ling Tong looked to be in good spirits. Her ponytail, which had been retied, was simple, neat, and exuded undeniable vitality.

She gazed at Wang Jixuan.

Wang Jixuan was also watching her, then remembered something and looked towards the camera on the control panel.

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“These are the Commander-in-Chief’s orders.”

Ling Tong said softly:

“We will then conduct an ambush, using Wu Man and Zong Xiong as bait to lure this trial team into a trap.”

“Subsequently, Red Serpent, Deep Sea, myself, and two other half-human mechs, along with three special operations squadrons and air support units, will carry out an ambush.”

“We must annihilate this trial squad to deter the Spirit Management Committee of the Psionic Capital.”

“In addition, Uncle Tai and Xiao Qi have been officially assigned to Wang Zheng’s logistics team to conduct special weapons research and development.”

“We are not afraid of escalation, but we also need to be flexible. We will select a terminal cancer patient at Fortress 76, dressed in the Black Storm suit, and have him destroyed in the process of fighting the Trial Squad. The patient’s family will receive sufficient compensation.”

“Does anyone have a problem with this?”

Everyone turned to look at Wang Jixuan in unison.

Master Wang pondered for a moment, then said, “I’m fine with either.”

“Tch!” Red Serpent said with a look of disgust. “When you talk to me, it’s like I’m objecting, but when Ling Tong steps in, it’s like I can do anything. Huh!”

Wang Jixuan looked over with a smile.

As the image of the maned bear flashed through Red Serpent’s mind, she shuddered, immediately stood at attention, and revealed a gentle smile.

“After all, Ling Tong is prettier than me and has a much better figure, so it’s understandable, hehehehe.”

Ling Tong couldn’t help but tilt her head.

Was it just her imagination?

Red Serpent, the team bully, karaoke queen, and big sister, seems to be somewhat afraid of Wang Zheng.

Ling Tong looked at Wang Zheng on the screen. After not seeing him for a while, he seemed to have lost some weight, but his spirits had recovered well. His handsome and sunny face still carried a faint smile, making him look gentle and easy-going…

Strange, where does Sister Red Serpent’s fear come from?

“Also, Wang Zheng, an instructor will arrive at your location shortly and will be responsible for your close protection from then on.”

Ling Tong said softly:

“He will take you away from Fort 76 temporarily. You can discuss the next steps with him. He has theater authority second only to the Commander-in-Chief.”

“Uncle Tai and Xiao Qi will stay at the studio, which is now of paramount importance, but… you, who created the studio, are even more important.”

“Once the battle at Fortress 76 is over and the threat is eliminated, I will immediately bring you back to work on the follow-up research and development.”

Wang Jixuan pondered for a moment: “Instructor? That’s your master?”

“He is my biological grandfather, but my father only used his reproductive cells to cultivate in test tubes. We had no feelings for each other, so he is not my real grandfather.”

Ling Tong said calmly:

“He is a second-generation half-human mech. Of his more than 330 gene inheritors, 90% died at the hands of the Blade Beasts, including my father.”

“I’m not that familiar with him, so you don’t need to show him any respect outside of work. He’s not exactly a friendly person either.”

“Understood,” Master Wang replied simply.

Red Serpent frowned and muttered, “Is the Wang Zheng who spoke to Ling Tong the same Wang Zheng who spoke to us just now?”

Wan Xiaoqi said proudly, “That’s the personal charm of our parent official!”

“Get to work! Install self-destruct devices on all the equipment in the workshop!” Uncle Tai shouted.

Wan Xiaoqi made a face and quickly ran to a corner.

Ling Tong’s gaze swept across the studio, and she said seriously:

“The Commander-in-Chief views this war against the psionicists as a test for our latest batch of cyborg mechs.”

“The nuclear button controlled by the Commander-in-Chief is only meant to deter them and establish a framework of order. Only when the framework is broken will the deterrence officially transform into an attack.”

“Therefore, this battle is of paramount importance! We must completely defeat the invading psionicists at minimal cost and defend the independence and autonomy of the D5 war zone!”

“yes!”

…

‘It seems this battle has nothing to do with me.’

On the dormitory balcony.

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Having changed into his military uniform, Wang Jixuan put his hands in his pockets and faced the night view of the seventh floor of the fortress, letting his thoughts flow like water.

The military is doing everything it can to protect him;

However, while protecting him, the military is also trying to impose some restrictions on him.

Life is often like this; you can’t have it all.

Master Wang understood this principle, so while accepting the military’s protection, he also accepted the arrangements made by the military.

Wu Man and Zong Xiong are being sent to the front-line command post.

Wu Man is under the protection of the military, while Mane Bear remains a detained B-level psychic, a political bargaining chip held by the military.

Master Wang will leave here temporarily and return to the seventh floor of the fortress to cultivate once the situation calms down.

He really likes it here.

The scenery is beautiful, and there is sunshine. Every day during my meditation breaks, I can glance at the wheat fields swaying in the wind, and my mind will naturally relax, without the oppressive feeling of being inside a fortress.

Ding ding!

The communicator carried Zhou Zhengde’s greetings.

【Xiao Zhou: I heard that a major battle is about to break out at Fortress 76. Have you left there yet?】

【Wang Zheng: Not yet, waiting for arrangements.】

【Xiao Zhou: Don’t overexert yourself. Your combat strength is already at its limit against a C-level psionicist! Based on the information Mane Bear gave us, the Judgement Squad is stronger than his Investigation Squad! From the Mane Bear captain’s implied meaning, we can infer that the danger rating in the report she submitted was below S-level. We judge that the psionicists that appear later will not be S-level. However, we are prepared to eliminate S-level ones.】

【Xiao Zhou: This time, whoever comes will die; they don’t care how big the situation gets or how many troops they lose.】

【Wang Zheng: Take good care of Wu Man.】

【Xiao Zhou: Don’t worry, I’ll arrange for him to be in the cell next to mine. Is there anything else you want to tell me?】

【Wang Zheng: Let normal men take care of him, and try to avoid women or perverts. This child has had a tough time too.】

【Xiao Zhou: Understood. I’ll arrange for Zheng Shiduo to stay at the workshop. Uncle Tai has already reported that you provided the direction for the follow-up experiments tonight… We’ll deal with these bastards as soon as possible so you can return to Fortress 76.】

【Xiao Zhou: My grandfather dealt with psionicists his entire life and knew their true nature perfectly well. Only by inflicting pain and making them cry would they be willing to sit down and negotiate. If we lose this war, we’ll be on the defensive at every turn.】

【Xiao Zhou: What you can’t get on the battlefield, you can never get at the negotiating table.】

【Wang Zheng: Good luck to you guys. I’ll focus on R&D from now on and be a technical person for now.】

【Xiao Zhou: It’s wonderful that you’re cooperating. I heard from Grandpa that he sent his most trusted men to your side to protect you.】

Wang Jixuan leaned back slightly, his expression somewhat strange.

He has already obtained a lot of information about the old man.

The second-generation half-human mech possesses authority second only to the Commander-in-Chief in the D5 war zone. It is Ling Tong’s biological grandfather, though somewhat unfamiliar with him, and is the second-best fighter in the D5 war zone.

Goodness…

【Xiao Zhou: One more thing, Wu Man wasn’t originally a normal psionicist, so he didn’t have a self-destruct chip in his brain. But Mane Bear does have a self-destruct chip in his brain, and according to Mane Bear, control of his self-destruct chip is only in the hands of his captain. What do you think should be done with Mane Bear afterward—let him go or eliminate him?】

【Wang Zheng: Letting him go will have unexpected consequences later.】

【Xiao Zhou: How did you do that? He’s like a completely different person.】

【Wang Zheng: Alien technology, keep it confidential for now. By the way, help me get more mechanic courses, preferably as an ebook.】

Knock knock knock.

There was a knock on the door.

Wang Jixuan’s spiritual sense had already locked onto the person who had arrived; it was Zheng Shiduo, who had changed into military uniform.

【Wang Zheng: Let’s talk later, I need to move now.】

After putting away the communicator, Master Wang slung a large, bulging travel bag over his shoulder, turned off the dormitory lights, and left with Zheng Shiduo.

There were already vehicles waiting outside.

Just as he got on the bus, Gao Huating, who was riding a bicycle with two bags of food, returned. She looked at the scene with some surprise.

‘Is the guy next door really a soldier?’

Gao Huating glanced at it twice and then quickly slipped into the stairwell, running back to her dormitory with light steps.

Five minutes later.

The enclosed military vehicle drove through the six- or seven-story checkpoint without using the elevator, instead using the military supplies lifting platform to ascend directly to the third floor.

Zheng Shiduo said with a smile, “Boss, you don’t need to worry. The reason I asked you to move is because there is a very small, extremely weak chance that the enemy will use an S-class psionic to launch a surprise attack on Fortress 76. The Commander-in-Chief doesn’t want to take that risk.”

“Yes, thank you, Commander-in-Chief.”

“Sigh,” Zheng Shiduo said softly, “Ling Tong originally wanted to come and see you off, but her robotic arm hasn’t been fully adjusted yet.”

Master Wang asked, “Will it take me a long time to go to other fortresses?”

“We’ll see how the fighting goes here. We’ll fight here and negotiate there. That’s basically how it will go… Once the supply depot arrives, we need to avoid everyone as much as possible.”

Zheng Shiduo looked around and drove the military vehicle away from the rising platform.

Wang Jixuan lowered the brim of his hat, and after the military vehicle stopped, he followed Zheng Shiduo into the supply station that had been cleared in advance.

Just as they turned the corner of the corridor, Zheng Shiduo suddenly exclaimed “Wow!” and offered, “I’ll wait for you up ahead.”

Wang Jixuan naturally knew who was coming.

Ling Tong, wearing an unpainted mechanical arm, stood quietly at the corner of the corridor, her hands behind her back, her back against the wall, tilting her head to look at Wang Jixuan.