Chapter 1244: Chapter 1243: General Mobilization
Ancheng.
After Yang Chenxi and the others left, Elder Zhuo and the others were restless in front of Yang Chen’s nutrient chamber.
Until late at night.
Elder Zhuo said to Qin Zhiyuan, "Squad leader! Do you think... am I a bringer of ill fate? Destined to harm the most important people in my life? The year the war started, my parents died at the hands of the enemy. I took up a kitchen knife and joined the army. Later, as I traveled north and south, all my brothers fell one by one around me. When the war ended, looking back, it was nothing but rows of my brothers’ tombstones, stretching as far as the eye could see! I have always wondered, was it the war that killed them, or was it me that doomed them? After liberation, Jingyu wanted to be a guard, so I sent him there. The kid made something of himself, but after a few years, all I got was his body! His mother died giving birth to him, and he always said he was cursed. I feel that I am more so, for dooming his mother and then him. So the heavens are punishing an old fool like me to die alone!"
"Finally, I met Xiaochen, adopted him as my godson, but soon after... Xiaochen ended up like this, and I..."
Elder Zhuo’s eyes were red, with tears brimming.
Qin Zhiyuan sighed and said to Elder Zhuo, "Old Zhuo, you are overthinking. Everyone has their destiny—we may influence them to a degree, but never to that extent. If what you say is true, Xiaochen was raised by me. My lifelong hope was for him to become an honorable teacher, to carry on my career. But where did he end up? As the world’s finest King Wei! Do you think this was due to us? No! It’s their own destiny!"
Elder Zhuo’s eyes flickered as he looked at Yang Chen, unsure of what he was thinking.
"So, it is their own trial. Whether they can survive it depends on their resilience!" said Qin Zhiyuan.
Elder Zhuo nodded slightly, sighed, and said, "Let’s go! Let’s not disturb Xiaochen’s rest here, shall we have a drink?"
"Let’s have a drink. The gin sent by Old Zhang tastes good, let’s have some more!" sighed Qin Zhiyuan.
They both knew they weren’t drinking for the flavor, just seeking the alcohol to numb their nerves...
However, before they went out, a grand procession charged in.
These people immediately surrounded Yang Chen’s nutrient chamber.
Seeing the display, Elder Zhuo and Qin Zhiyuan immediately grew tense.
Elder Zhuo displayed the imposing stature of an old leader and shouted, "Which guard team are you from! What are you doing! Don’t you know you’re not allowed in without my permission?"
At that moment, Meng Po briskly walked in, saw Elder Zhuo and Qin Zhiyuan, and said, "Uncle Zhuo! Dean! I’ll explain later, but the nutrient chamber needs to be dismantled and taken away now!"
Elder Zhuo got anxious, blocking Meng Po and said, "Do you know what you’re doing? If you cut the supply to the nutrient chamber, Yang Chen will die immediately!"
Meng Po replied, "I’ve brought experts who can transfer the nutrient chamber without stopping its supply! We need to change my master’s treatment environment, as this place is no longer suitable!"
"What on earth happened?" Qin Zhiyuan asked urgently.
Meng Po looked seriously at the two and solemnly said, "Uncle Zhuo! Dean! My life was saved by my master. If it weren’t for him, I would’ve been sold off to god knows where! Who knows if I’d even be alive, maybe worse than dead! Everything I have now is because of him; he’s my second father! Do you think I’d do anything to harm him?"
The two fell silent upon hearing this.
After exchanging glances, they stepped aside for Meng Po.
Through time, they came to believe in Meng Po’s loyalty, trusting her not to harm Yang Chen.
Immediately, workers began the task of transferring the nutrient chamber under their watchful eyes.
As they saw the nutrient chamber being taken away, Elder Zhuo asked, "Now, will you tell us what actually happened?"
Meng Po glanced at the time, likely having other work to attend to, and quickly said, "We found Penglai Island, and we’ve also found the Soul Returning Powder and its formula!"
Both were delighted at the news, "That’s wonderful!"
Meng Po continued, "More importantly, we’ve found something that can alleviate the effects of the Soul Returning Powder!"
"What is it!" Elder Zhuo and the Dean were extremely excited.
"Water Lingzhi! It’s a type of mushroom or lingzhi that grows next to a special spring. We’re still not sure how to define it! But its effectiveness is confirmed! So, we need to take my master to Penglai Island for treatment because the Yun family has researched the Soul Returning Powder for centuries. They’re definitely more experienced than us! I’ve already sent out the experts; now we need to move my master there!"
The two looked at each other and then at Meng Po, saying in unison, "Then we’ll go too!"
Meng Po glanced at the time and said, "Meet up with Professor Qian and the senior officials; you’ll have dedicated boats, not the same one as us!"
"Alright!" The two swiftly went to find Professor Qian and the senior officials.
Meng Po hurriedly went to arrange other tasks.
Because for research, it’s not just enough for people to go; a lot of experimental equipment and precision instruments are needed! Meng Po had a lot to prepare.
Moreover, the senior officials declared that since Penglai Island is within national waters, it belongs to Flame Country and they’re entitled to supervise, so it’s necessary to survey Penglai Island and draw maps.
Meng Po was indifferent to this, only telling the senior officials that they must not interfere with saving Yang Chen, or she wouldn’t hesitate to turn against them!
After all, she was a stateless and borderless person, unafraid of the senior officials’ status and rank.
As the senior personnel joined the effort, ships departed from the port, heading toward Penglai Island.
This signified that the island, which has been a myth in Flame Country for thousands of years, would soon appear before the public... at least, it wouldn’t be so mysterious anymore!
Meanwhile.
On Penglai Island, Yang Chenxi was also directing people to make significant renovations in their courtyard.
Once Yang Chen’s nutrient chamber arrived, there needed to be a dedicated room, dedicated power supply, and various laboratory and large equipment requiring specialized rooms and power supply.
The electrical facilities of the Yun family were not perfect, but concentrated in this area, they were sufficient.
