Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies-Chapter 1078: Reunion

Chapter 1078: Reunion

When Zhang Yi mentioned these things, Zhu Zheng's expression immediately turned serious.

Weapons were one thing, but genetic technology was Blizzard City's core secret.

If it were leaked, Zhang Yi could potentially even recreate a new Blizzard City.

Zhu Zheng had no intention of sharing leadership with Zhang Yi.

He thought for a moment and said to Zhang Yi, "Genetic technology is a core secret of the Huaxu Kingdom. It's highly unlikely you'll get it, and other regions wouldn't allow it either. However, if you just want to help the superhumans of Tianhai City improve their strength, we can certainly help you with that."

"As for the weapon technology you mentioned, it's the most advanced energy-storage laser weapon technology currently available. That... well, I can actually meet your needs on that front. After all, you are the highest combat asset in my Jiangnan Region, and I'd be happy to see you grow stronger."

Zhang Yi's eyelids drooped, his face expressionless.

Zhu Zheng's answer was within his expectations.

Weapons could be given, but genetic technology was out of the question.

"Then give me more genetic drugs! Tianhai City is too dangerous now. You know I've offended many nations this time. They all hate me to the core."

"If they ever sneak-attack Tianhai City when I'm not around, I need the people close to me to have the ability to protect themselves."

This time, Zhu Zheng agreed quite readily.

Giving the technology was a no-go, but giving the drugs wasn't a big issue.

Of course, if he knew that Zhang Yi's household included a superhuman capable of analyzing drug components and a professional talent in the medical field, he might reconsider his stance.

Given Lu Keran and Zhou Ke'er's current capabilities, given enough time, it was entirely possible for them to replicate such drugs.

With emotions set aside and only interests discussed, the exchange between Zhang Yi and Zhu Zheng became noticeably smoother.

From start to finish, Zhang Yi didn't even mention Jingwei monitoring him.

Zhu Zheng also didn't bring up how Zhang Yi secretly went and obtained the Divine Source, deceived everyone, and made Zhu Zheng take the blame.

Some things were better left understood without being spoken aloud.

Since they weren't going to tear off the mask, all issues could be negotiated; they were just bargaining chips on the table.

Smart people didn't need to dwell on such matters; real, tangible benefits were what mattered.

"I want to meet your goddaughter."

Zhang Yi brought it up again.

Hearing this, Zhu Zheng let out another heavy sigh.

"She doesn't really like meeting outsiders."

It was clear Zhu Zheng wasn't keen on letting Zhang Yi meet Zhu Yu.

But Zhang Yi had his own insistence, "I'm not an outsider. Strictly speaking, she and I are old acquaintances."

Zhu Zheng had no choice. He said to Zhang Yi, "Alright, I'll take you to see her later."

Zhang Yi followed Zhu Zheng to the newly built Operations Command Center building.

Zhu Zheng led Zhang Yi to the Research Department.

Zhang Yi met the Minister and Chief Expert of the Research Department, Li Lingxue. Her hands were stuffed in the pockets of her white lab coat, she wore a pair of very thick black-rimmed glasses, and her hair was casually pinned up with a ballpoint pen.

Her facial features were well-proportioned, but she had thick dark circles under her eyes, giving the impression she never got enough sleep.

"Commander Zhu, and... Chaos? Welcome, welcome!"

Li Lingxue walked over lazily, using polite, formulaic words.

Zhu Zheng, seemingly accustomed to her attitude, smiled and said, "Where's Zhu Yu? Zhang Yi wants to see her."

Li Lingxue replied, "She's playing."

Zhang Yi, "Playing?"

A clone superhuman in whom Blizzard City had invested enormous resources and placed high hopes actually had time to play?

Li Lingxue explained, "From a biological perspective, her physical age is only ten. But from a life experience perspective, she's less than a year old. It's natural for a child of that age to enjoy playing."

"To ensure the healthy development of the experimental subject, we must take care of her emotional well-being."

Zhang Yi curled his lip, "How very humane of you!"

Zhu Zheng and Li Lingxue ignored Zhang Yi's sarcasm.

Li Lingxue led the way, taking the two of them deep into the research center.

Li Lingxue opened a thick alloy door.

What greeted their eyes was a sea of deathly Barbie pink.

It was a huge playground, filled with dolls, balloons, and various children's toys like rainbow ponies.

This was completely different from what Zhang Yi had imagined.

He had assumed that Zhu Yu, as a killing machine cultivated by Blizzard City, would live in a place of cold metallic colors, with an icy tone throughout.

He never expected to see such a scene.

In the playground, a girl with long silver hair and skin as pale as snow, like a porcelain doll that might shatter at a touch, sat among a pile of foam toys, looking at the group with curiosity.

Seeing Zhu Yu, Zhu Zheng's face broke into a wide smile, "Zhu Yu, this is Uncle Zhang Yi. He's here to see you!"

Zhu Yu's large eyes looked at Zhang Yi. Those amber eyes held a pureness without a trace of impurity.

Her eyes held only curiosity.

Facing her, however, Zhang Yi's entire body was on high alert.

If this girl made any attempt to attack him, or if his [All Things Follow Traces] instinct sensed her intent to attack, he would strike first immediately.

Even now, as an Epsilon-level superhuman, Zhang Yi still couldn't forget the immense pressure that woman had brought him back then.

Battles between top-tier superhumans were always decided in an instant, determining life and death.

The stronger he became, the more cautious Zhang Yi grew internally.

Because he realized one thing—even as an Epsilon, if he lost focus on the battlefield, leading to a misjudgment...

Then, if he failed to activate [Manifold Phenomena] for even a brief moment...

He could potentially be killed by a close-combat superhuman of only Gamma-level.

Of course, this was only a theoretical possibility.

But as long as a theoretical possibility existed, Zhang Yi was unwilling to take that risk.

Zhang Yi looked at Zhu Yu, narrowing his eyes slightly.

"With her like this, if you don't train her properly, how do you expect her to fight?"

Zhang Yi glanced at Zhu Zheng and Li Lingxue.

He suspected everything happening today was just a show put on for his benefit alone.

Li Lingxue adjusted her black-rimmed glasses and said unhurriedly:

"Her ability is extremely powerful; she can absorb the abilities of other superhumans. As long as her level is high enough and she masters a sufficient variety of abilities, she will naturally possess immense power."

"Besides, I'm a scientist, not a martial arts coach."

Zhang Yi looked at Zhu Yu. Zhu Zheng was actually a bit nervous inside; he couldn't quite grasp Zhang Yi's thoughts either.

After a long moment, Zhang Yi said, "I want to fight her."

Zhu Zheng was shocked.

"Zhang Yi... this... is that necessary? She hasn't broken through yet. How could she possibly be your match?"

Zhang Yi said calmly, "Don't misunderstand. I bear no ill will towards her. I just want to see how big the gap is between her and Yuan Kongye."

And, incidentally, gauge how much of a threat this girl posed to him.

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