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Tesla's lips twitched.
She genuinely felt that Einstein might actually do something like that.
Moreover, she didn't want to experience the thrill of falling from a great height.
"Alright, alright, don't we still have important business to attend to?" Bai stepped in to smooth things over.
Everyone glanced at Liu Bai and decided to take this opportunity to back down.
The group then entered the laboratory. Tesla pressed a button, and inside the laboratory, the tattered Firefly armor, which had been submerged in some kind of liquid, slowly rose from below.
"This is..." Einstein smoothed his hair, looking at the jar in front of him with some doubt, "Does this thing contain biological tissue?"
“That’s one way to understand it,” Ruan Mei said, bringing up the control panel. “Although the actual situation might be a little different from what you think.”
Ruan Mei has experience in cultivating and breeding organisms, so she is more confident in making judgments.
"The design concept of this armor is somewhat similar to that of insects."
"……Eh?"
Some of the newcomers couldn't understand the meaning behind Ruan Mei's words.
"To put it simply, the design concept of this thing may be derived from the exoskeleton of insects," Möbius explained while drinking coffee to stay awake.
She also thought this thing was a bit of a joke.
“I even have reason to suspect that this mech was developed together with clones.”
Ruan Mei looked at the mecha with a smile.
"Of course, why would Grammer use Kronos to control these mechs? Autonomous mechs are nothing new. In terms of sheer numbers, ruthless machines are clearly a better choice. Besides, if Grammer had that kind of production capacity, producing other weapons wouldn't have been so difficult at first."
Even though the company is terrified of inorganic life due to the two Imperial Wars, it will still use autonomous mechs when necessary, and will not throw the baby out with the bathwater.
She had reason to suspect that the mechs and the empress "Titania" were the true fruits of the Grammer Republic's research on reproduction.
Chapter 243 Keep an eye on Ruan Mei
"So this thing can be cultivated using biological methods? But... I really can't see any biomass component here."
Edison stroked his chin, examining the mecha before him.
“It’s just a trial fix,” Ruan Mei corrected. “Some projects are limited by the current situation and cannot be carried out.”
In layman's terms, the existing equipment is simply not capable of deeply analyzing this thing; we can only experiment slowly.
Edison nodded, ignoring Ruan Mei's unspoken message, since selling her wouldn't solve Ruan Mei's problems.
"Fine, look at what you've accomplished over this period of time."
"At this."
When it came time to discuss the formal topic, Tesla lost interest in arguing with Edison and presented the results of his analysis over the past few days.
"At present, this mech is a game-changer for us in terms of material strength. Just as I predicted at the beginning, the existing materials cannot replicate the internal structure of this mech."
"As expected, but no problem, we can just stick to our own system."
It just needs to work well; there's no need to blindly pursue high-end features.
"What about the energy aspect?"
"Energy won't work either. According to Dr. Ruan Mei's speculation, the main energy source for this thing should come from the driver."
Tesla adjusted his glasses.
"The Path of Destiny in the universe is a kind of application of imaginary energy. Normally speaking, imaginary energy in the universe cannot be used. It can be used within a planet, but it is troublesome. However, because the 'Star God' opened up the 'Path of Destiny', the 'Path of Destiny Walkers' who travel with the Star God can use the imaginary energy from the Path of Destiny. This is probably the universal extraordinary system."
Most civilizations in the universe have relatively crude systems, which is why those who follow the path of destiny and those related to it appear special.
Sometimes, the Star God will even directly reward you with your skills...
Edison was clearly disappointed when he heard this.
If that's the case, they're very familiar with this thing. Isn't it just Valkyrie Drive Valkyrie Armor?
She originally thought this thing had an energy source worth considering for the Moon Throne—after all, things that consume cores are really too expensive to use.
“I’m actually more curious about the ecology here,” Ruan Mei said softly.
Ruan Mei had lost interest in the Firefly Mech. It wasn't that she couldn't study the rare version, but she didn't even have the right equipment, let alone a hammer.
Not to mention that their fate is sealed here, and some methods are unusable.
So Ruan Mei became curious about this planet.
There's really not much to say about this place; it's blessed with unique advantages, and apart from not escaping its planet, it doesn't have many drawbacks.
But the problem is that there are actually very few things in the universe that break out of their planets on their own; how many of them benefit from the pioneering efforts?
Given the activity and usability of "imaginary energy" within this planet, if it were to completely revert to the stage before it broke free from its mother planet and established a connection with the Star God, this planet's combat power would be enough to crush many other planets.
Moreover, this civilization's inability to leave its home planet had little to do with its technology; it was simply that the cosmic environment wouldn't allow it. Before the exploration and exploration of the starry seas, all civilizations attempting interstellar travel had failed. Before that, only star gods and messengers were capable of traversing the cosmos.
It's perfectly normal that they can't break out of the universe—even if Ruan Mei wasn't a researcher in this field, she felt that their universe was the abnormal one.
“Mr. Liu Bai, would you mind if I went to do research on the Honkai?” Ruan Mei asked softly.
This made Mebius glance at the woman.
—Although they are both researchers in biology and even life sciences, they haven't actually had much interaction in the past two days.
Both sides are aware of the decisive differences between themselves and the other.
"...Who have you set your sights on?" Bai didn't say whether he allowed it or not, but instead asked a question in return.
“The Herrscher of Domination and the assassins you raise.” Ruan Mei paused for a moment, “No, ordinary assassins will suffice.”
"It's really not surprising at all—if that's the case, I'm quite bothered by your research."
Liu Bai's refusal left no room for negotiation.
He still knows which of those statements are true.
Someone like Ruan Mei, who dares to cause trouble on the Black Tower Space Station and even makes others clean up her mess, has a moral standard that is basically negative.
If he were to actually agree to let her research ordinary assassins, then in a couple of days his own assassins and the Herrschers of Domination would likely be in trouble, and if things went any further, even the "natives" like Raiden might be in danger.
At that point, I'd probably have to consider whether it would be more humane to kill Ruan Mei on the spot, or more satisfying to cripple her...
"No, it should be said that it is absolutely forbidden, completely forbidden."
"why?"
"Why did you say?"
To be honest, even setting aside the Black Tower space station incident, which is highly unlikely to have happened yet, Ruan Mei's research on the Zerg swarm is enough to make the Star Ironmen unanimously reject her.
The abundance is at least a matter for the Immortal Ship, and the Immortal Ship is not waging war against all the abundant people in the universe. It is fighting against those who are most enthusiastic about abundance. In fact, it can be said that the Immortal Ship is mainly on the defensive and no longer takes the initiative to attack.
But you're researching breeding... do you really think the Genius Club can withstand everything?
It's not like no one in the Genius Club has ever been killed for offending the masses. Even someone as powerful as the Emperor has been killed if he deserved it. The Venerable Master simply doesn't care about this group.
No, those who actually care about the lives of their subordinates might be happier—though it might be better not to care at all.
In fact, even Lan, who seems to be closely connected with the Immortal Ship, doesn't really care about the Immortal Ship's life or death.
The once abundant militia forced the Immortal Ships to retreat, and the combined forces of the three Immortal Ships, Jade Palace, Luofu, and Fanghu, were routed on the spot. The enemy even had living stars. Despite this, they still managed to sacrifice a diviner, who was also Fu Xuan's master, to allow Lan to fire an arrow in this direction.
—This was the third bountiful war in which the Five Heroes of the Clouds rose to fame, and the result... was that Lan's arrows didn't care whether there were any Celestial Ship people in their path.
It was said that they would kill the people of Fengrao together, but the difference in understanding between humans and the Star Gods was too great. The Immortal Ship was killing the people of Fengrao, while Lan was killing the Star God of Fengrao and clearing out the people of Fengrao who were blocking the way. If she saw them, she would just shoot them with an arrow. So, the sacrifice of a diviner was actually just to let Lan take a look at the battlefield.
Lan is very important to the Immortal Boat, but the Immortal Boat is not that important to Lan.
So there's a reason why a Star God on the Immortal Ship, who likes to personally take action against others, is willing to keep a low profile.
No one should laugh at the Star God faction...
Ruan Mei researches breeding, and although this kind of minor activity is unlikely to offend the Star God, if someone targets her and kills her, no one can say anything...
However, it was clear that even though Liu Bai rejected the idea without any mercy, Ruan Mei did not want to give up.
"I can help you."
Is this the kitchen?
"If you want to eat my qingtuan, I can make it for you." Ruan Mei's tone remained gentle, showing no signs of starting a fuss.
She knew very well that she was like a rootless duckweed in this world, and could only rely on Liu Bai.
Moreover, Liu Bai is not unpersuasive.
"Then you should work as a qingtuan (a type of glutinous rice dumpling) worker for two years."
"How about I invite you to every experiment?" Ruan Mei continued to offer her terms.
How will I know when you will conduct the experiment?
Liu Bai raised an eyebrow; this condition actually made him somewhat more willing to agree.
He might not understand what Ruan Mei was doing, but he knew what the experimental subject was.
It's impossible for a report to state that an autopsy was performed on a dead soldier, but the actual operating table contained a lightning bolt that had been injected with massive Honkai energy.
The value of controllable Nguyen Mai is indeed very high.
“You can lock up the lab—I have nowhere else to conduct experiments except here.”
"...If that's the case, it's not unacceptable." Bai thought for a moment and felt that this suggestion was more reliable.
The key can be given to Huang Quan or Xueyi for safekeeping—Liu Bai is afraid that one day he might eat something and become Ruan Mei's yes-man.
"However, the test subjects cannot be the family's assassins."
The assassins at home are like pets, while those outside are like stray dogs.
As long as Liu Bai doesn't adopt them, then killing a stray dog is fine, but you can't just kill a pet at home like that.
“Yes, but Miss Herrscher of Domination…”
"Don't even think about it."
Although Liu Bai sometimes felt that the Herrscher of Domination was a bit pretentious, he still had a good impression of her.
“I understand.” Ruan Mei nodded, seemingly knowing that she couldn’t convince Liu Bai on this point. “Then it’s settled.”
“Doctor…” Bai looked at Mebius.
“Leave it to me.” Mebius nodded. For both personal and professional reasons, she should keep a close eye on Ruan Mei.
Even Mebius had to admit that Nguyen Mai truly embodied the gentle, intellectual, and virtuous qualities of a woman.
This kind of person is prone to... no, I mean, prone to seducing Liu Bai.
"I'll study this with you and help answer your questions, is that alright?"
“No problem.” Ruan Mei nodded, then walked out. “Since we’re free, how about I make you some desserts?”
"……Can."
"Hey, remember to come study." Tesla tugged at Liu Bai's ear. "It would be such a waste for you to waste your talent on women."
“It’s alright, you can learn even in a gentle environment.” Möbius took Liu Bai’s arm from the side and smiled at Tesla.
"..."
Mebius's assertion of sovereignty caused Tesla to pause.
Although she felt that her previous attraction to Liu Bai might have been somewhat impulsive, she had come to really think highly of this young man these past few days.
Of course, I'm optimistic... but Mebius's action, which looks like he's guarding against a thief, is really annoying.
“Then it probably isn’t in your gentle embrace, Mebius.” Tesla wasn’t one to take things lying down, and retorted directly, “It’s hard to imagine Liu Bai indulging in the gentle embrace of a woman in her thirties or forties.”
"Does an eighty-year-old woman have the right to say that?"
A dangerous aura began to emanate from Möbius—it was clear that Möbius had been hit where it hurt.
"Shall we go for a walk and see who everyone thinks is the oldest?"
Tesla's answer made Mebius even more furious.
These guys who received the rated power of the Black Abyss White Flower Welwitschia mirabilis all look young; the oldest, Planck, is about the same age as her.