Chapter 007: South China Sea
Thinking of the chubby little dog at Li Heng's house that was as round as a ball, Wang Ziyun couldn't help but smile, and the feelings of parting from his friends were also alleviated. He spoke to his father, saying: "Then I will take my sister to Li Heng's house to pick up the puppy, and you and mother can enjoy your time together. I have left the two of them aside all afternoon today; although mother doesn't say anything, she must be unhappy in her heart."
Entering the main gate of the base, one arrives at an exquisite duplex suite. The first floor consists of a living room and a bathroom, with all necessary furniture provided. A wooden staircase leads to the second floor where there is a large bed in the bedroom
Zhuge Hao, seeing that Wang Fantian no longer had any questions, spoke up: "Then, the meeting is adjourned. Fantian, you will coordinate with the Southern Military Region and be responsible for transferring Li Heng to the Dongsha Islands"
His individual strength is secondary; the various bacteria within his body are the truly dangerous entities. Once these microorganisms mutate due to Li Heng's bodily changes, their release could potentially kill countless lives
For Li Heng, as long as he does not reveal the core ability of information, which is power, it does not matter if the researchers are aware of all the accompanying physical mutations. They may speculate that he could continue to mutate, but they would not consider that this is something he can control autonomously, nor would they think about the source of his power
Li Heng chuckled softly, this guy is still such a hopeless good person, always wanting to cover everything. Clearly, some matters have little to do with him, yet he insists on taking everything upon his own shoulders
Several armored vehicles are parked in the open space in front of the research institute, and Li Heng is already on one of them. The official statement is that a batch of medical supplies needs to be transported
Lying on the sofa, Li Heng listened to music while browsing information on the internet. He did not deliberately conceal his abilities, and thus it was already known to them that his eyes could emit and receive electromagnetic waves
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Li Heng nodded slightly, his face showing no signs of surprise. This outcome was roughly what he had anticipated; it was certain that he could not remain in the city, as the authorities would not allow him to stay among the crowd.
May I ask if there are any further questions
The three black stone tablets and the surrounding starry sky vanished, and the office where Zhuge Hao was located returned to its original appearance
Wang Fantian suddenly reached out and patted his son's shoulder, saying softly: "Li Heng can see the messages from outside; you can leave him a message if needed." After saying this, he walked ahead.
Zhuge Hao lightly tapped his hands, and a world map appeared before the three of them. He pointed to a location in the southern sea area of the continent and said: "The Dongsha Islands. Located approximately 315 kilometers southeast of the Pearl River Estuary, it lies in the northern tropics and has a tropical monsoon climate. Ten years ago, after land reclamation, it became a supply center in the South China Sea. I plan to send Li Heng there."
Zhuge Hao pondered for a moment and said: "Wang Fantian makes a valid point; since he has not shown any hostility, we should not be the ones to act as the villains first"
He spoke up in the image: "My sister really likes your puppy, and I will make sure to help it lose weight." Behind him, on the sofa, a young girl wearing a light pink short-sleeve shirt is playing with the puppy.
These are merely unprovable conjectures; the true reason is that they cannot abandon the secret of immortality that resides within Li Heng. This means that they cannot choose to kill him; rather, they must protect his life as much as possible
This is also the reason why exoskeleton mechs require human operators; without a reliable foundational equipment to transmit signals, it is fundamentally impossible to operate those precision weapons in real time
Therefore, since the other party currently has the willingness to cooperate and also maintains a good relationship with Wang Fantian's son, there is no need for them to offend each other
After all, these are immortal cells; if they can truly uncover the secrets of longevity, they themselves will also benefit. For them, the faster the research progresses, the better.
"It is acceptable," Wang Fantian expressed his agreement, noting that this is merely a minor issue
South China Sea, Dongsha Islands
Li Heng said to Wang Fan: "Thank you for your help. I hope to transfer my property in the residential area to Wang Ziyun and ask him to take care of my dog."
The person who came with Li Heng spoke up: "In the room, you can control all the household appliances through the original smart assistant you used. If you need any food, you can make a request to us, and we will prepare it for you. If you wish to go out, you need to apply in advance; you cannot leave without permission"
In a few hours, it will be the time when the sun sets in the west, the distant buildings will be adorned with the colorful garments of the evening glow, and the clouds at the horizon will turn a fiery red.
Sitting on the sofa in the living room, Li Heng casually glanced over some corners where small cameras were monitoring him. He was indifferent, lying on the sofa and said: "One, two, three, play some music"
However, gifting the property while having Prince Yun help him take care of the dog could perhaps be considered as selling the house to raise a dog
Li Heng checked his email, where he found a short video sent by Wang Ziyun, who was in the house that Li Heng had occupied previously
Wang Ziyun looked at his father's broad back and the elongated shadow cast by the setting sun, revealing a gentle smile, and he also took a step forward to follow in his father's footsteps
There is your information, reminded the number one, two, and three
The container was opened, and Li Heng returned to the ground. Outside, there were several researchers dressed in protective suits, and a group of armed soldiers surrounded the airport.
Although he is about to be sent to the South China Sea, he is in a very good mood. At this moment, he seems to have returned to an age filled with dreams and vitality, perhaps for countless years to come
All artificial intelligences require immense computational power, and each small artificial intelligence is part of a vast data center. They actually provide services to users remotely through efficient networks
Wang Fantian nodded in agreement upon hearing this, and then asked, "So, how should we explain this to his family?"
At the research institute, Wang Fantian walked out of a closed room at mhetushucom.com and saw his son waiting outside the door. He spoke, saying: "Li Heng will be transferred to another base, so there is no need to worry about his safety. We will contact the military to protect him"
As for communication, entry is permitted but exit is not. The internet may be used, but sending information externally is not allowed, and all communications must be monitored throughout. Communication with others requires prior approval before it can take place
"At your service." A crisp female voice sounded
At present, only the academician from the Academy of Sciences with Level 1 authority can send signals externally from this island.
He picked up the red duckbill cap from the table and put it back on his head, placing his hands together under his chin, and continued, "Moreover, we cannot be certain whether he will mutate further, gaining even more incredible powers. Or perhaps he is, in fact, a part of an alien entity, backed by another vast civilization."
Li Heng looked into the distance, where the island's vegetation was lush, with many coconut trees. The humid sea breeze of the night beat against him, and the temperature was approximately 26 degrees Celsius. His extraordinary hearing allowed him to hear the sound of fish splashing in the surrounding sea.
These are merely superficial defenses; countless automated turrets are secretly aimed at Li Heng. The personnel here are well aware of Li Heng's danger and will not relax for a moment
However, the special abilities possessed by Li Heng are truly numerous, and the most important task for researchers at present remains the exploration of the mystery of immortality
At the airport, the helicopter carrying Li Heng set him down—he had been transported in a container, suspended all the way here. Fortunately, his body is much stronger than that of an ordinary human; otherwise, the several hundred kilometers of jostling in the air would have cost him half his life.
Mi Yue and Wang Fantian nodded in response. Within Guger Technology, the two represent the radical faction and the conservative faction, respectively, while Zhuge Hao maintains the balance, adjusting policies according to specific circumstances
Wang Fantian no longer asked further questions; this result is quite satisfactory. Li Heng himself will not suffer any hardship, and the * map * book can be considered as going to the frontier. Moreover, the family will receive a considerable sum of money, ensuring that they can live without worries.
Zhuge Hao shifted the topic and said: "However, we cannot possibly leave him in the city. If he escapes, with his physical abilities, a large number of civilians in the city center would become his shields. So ... ... "
Seeing that Li Heng no longer spoke, Wang Fantian turned and left. He needed to communicate with the Southern Military Region's troops to expedite Li Heng's transfer. The informed personnel in this research institute would also be issued a gag order and reassigned to other work, with only a few individuals being aware of the specific condition of Li Heng's body
This is the decision made by Zhuge Hao based on Li Heng's past actions
The room returned once again to a state of emptiness, as Li Heng lay on the hospital bed gazing at the white ceiling above. He gently hummed an old song from the end of the last century: "Brave youth, go forth and create miracles"
Command number 1003, cut off all surveillance, he said to Li Heng: "Your agreement will be modified and encrypted, and your compensation will be increased tenfold. We will arrange for you to go to the South China Sea immediately, and official personnel will explain the situation to your mother, and there will be personnel providing covert protection, so there is no need to worry. If you have any other requests, you can tell me now, and I will do my best to accommodate them within the permissible range."
Li Heng shook his head, and the researchers said no more, closing the door and turning to leave. They had already collected many cell tissues from Li Heng today, and they needed to expedite further in-depth research.
He chuckled lightly and said, "Hundreds of kilometers from the land, there is the South Sea Fleet, the largest defensive maritime area and the strongest among the three major fleets of the Hongmeng Navy. If he can truly escape from there, it would be the same anywhere else."
Furthermore, there is no need to worry about your mother. I will visit her when I have the time
The reef is crescent-shaped, also known as Crescent Island, with an area of 1.8 square kilometers and an elevation of only 6 meters, formed primarily from the accumulation of coral bioclastic debris
Squinting at the sunlight outside the window after the rain, he grabbed a handful of popcorn from the book and gently chewed it. Next, he needed to discuss matters related to Li Heng with other senior executives of the Hongmeng group, and the elderly man now needed to eat something to replenish his energy
He walked past his son, donned in protective clothing, and arrived at the laboratory where Li Heng was located. At that moment, Li Heng had already been freed from his restraints and was sitting on the hospital bed with his upper body bare
Ten years ago, the military reclaimed land here, expanding the total area of the island to approximately 5 square kilometers, which has now become a military base in the sea
Time is on our side; it will not be long before the current passive situation is transformed
Additionally, you will be notified in advance to cooperate with the research. You may use the internet, but it will be monitored throughout the process. Furthermore, you are not allowed to send messages externally; if you wish to contact your family, you need to apply for permission.
Moreover, staying on a remote island away from the mainland, residing in a comfortable suite, protected by the military, and having meals delivered without the need to work seems quite appealing
Li Heng followed them along the way, with no one speaking to him. Those who were aware of the specific task were instructed not to engage in excessive communication with Li Heng, in order to prevent certain individuals from attempting to exert influence over him
"Please follow me," a researcher said.
Wang Fantian raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. Although properties in residential areas do not have much appreciation potential, they are still worth several million RMB. It takes an ordinary person ten years of work to afford one, so it seems that Li Heng indeed has a low demand for material possessions
As before, since he has already been studied for three years, it is quite normal for it to take a few more years. Zhuge Hao replied: Additionally, the funding for the agreement has increased tenfold, amounting to 100 million RMB per year, with half of it going to her mother.
Watching the armored vehicle disappear into the horizon under the dim yellow sunset, Wang Fantian said to his son standing beside him: "He has gifted the house to you, and the formalities have been completed. Additionally, he has entrusted you with taking care of the little dog at home."
Since he does not enjoy socializing and is emotionally detached, let him distance himself from the crowd and go to the South China Sea to be a homebody