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After the situation at the hotel ruins stabilized, Lin Qing went home to cultivate.

In any case, the two Inspectors had already decided to personally oversee the situation and were trying to excavate the ruins to reopen the destroyed and buried elevator shaft.

Although the elevator shaft was eighty meters deep, it wouldn't take long to reopen it with digging equipment and the power of the two Inspectors.

Lin Qing had only been home for less than half an hour when a colleague from the investigation team at the scene sent him a message saying that the elevator shaft had been opened and they could see the entrance to the underground research institute.

However, the two Inspectors seemed worried that the enemies who had entered the underground research institute ahead of them were even stronger, so after the advance team came out of the institute, they were not in a hurry to send people in, and were still deploying a blockade of the underground research institute, while waiting for the investigation headquarters to send more people.

After the investigation headquarters sent another group of people, Lin Qing was also called over.

By noon, the temporary clearing was much cleaner, and several prefabricated houses had been built to provide rest for the two Inspectors and the people from the investigation headquarters.

Lin Qing realized that the headquarters had sent another group of people when he arrived at the scene.

Including the first group that arrived, there were more than a dozen Senior Inspectors and more than fifty Inspectors.

He and Yuan Anping were very inconspicuous among them.

After everyone gathered, Inspector Tang walked out of one of the houses.

"To make it short."

Inspector Tang glanced around and said, "I believe many of you know the origin of this underground research institute, right? That's right, it's the branch research institute built by Dr. Chu Hui, the creator of the original research institute of the Illuminati, before he was imprisoned."

Dr. Chu Hui?

Lin Qing learned the name of the creator of the original research institute for the first time.

"Before the incident, Dr. Chu Hui was a respected scholar, and the original research institute was a blessed place representing hope."

Inspector Tang said in a deep voice, "But now he is a madman who harms lives and slaughters millions of Earth compatriots. The original research institute, which should have been sealed up, still has people inheriting his will, continuing his ideas, and even using more unscrupulous means."

"The population disappearance cases in Lin'an City and across the country in recent years amount to as many as hundreds of thousands. According to the clues, it can be confirmed that they were caused by the revived original research institute."

She said slowly, "And the purpose is to open the gate below this research institute—the 'Gate of Imperfection'."

"The Gate of Imperfection is controlled by the intelligence left by Dr. Chu Hui before his death. It follows Dr. Chu Hui's wishes and requires one thousand cases of genetically modified gene map information to be provided to open the Gate of Imperfection."

Inspector Tang said in a deep voice, "Although the revived original research institute is not as powerful as it used to be, it is even more crazy. Now that the Gate of Imperfection has been opened, that group of lunatics has sent people into the research institute to try to obtain the experimental results left by Dr. Chu Hui in this underground research institute."

She glanced around, "The headquarters has found the design drawing of this underground research institute. There are suspected to be several fourth-level genetic optimization methods and various experimental results in the research institute."

The Inspectors and Senior Inspectors all had their eyes lit up.

The current genetic optimization methods of the investigation headquarters are almost limited to the third level.

And the fourth level of genetic optimization is almost only found in extraterrestrial civilizations, and is rare even in urban areas.

It is said that in the extraterrestrial civilization where the Z Star Group is located, people with good talent can try fourth-level genetic enhancement, so the genetic optimization index may break 200%.

The genetic optimization index also represents future potential.

And now, they have discovered that this underground research institute may have fourth-level genetic optimization methods, so how could they not be tempted?

"This Gate of Imperfection can only be entered by Earthlings with genetic defects, that is, Earthlings with a genetic optimization index below 100% and genes that have not yet awakened."

Inspector Tang said, "This time, as with the previous rules, what you can get is your ability, and the only requirement of the investigation headquarters is to bring back research data and eliminate the members of the original research institute."

The eyes of the Inspectors obviously became hot, and they were all eager to try.

Inspector Tang said softly:

"Killing a member of the original research institute of the 'student' level who broke into it and bringing out their identity card will earn you a second-class merit."

"Killing a member of the original research institute of the 'researcher' level and bringing out their identity card will earn you a first-class merit."

"Bringing back any research data on fourth-level genetic optimization will earn you a special-class merit."

Speaking of this, Inspector Tang paused before continuing, "If anyone finds a special item similar to a crystal material, a palm-sized pagoda shape, within the original research institute, and finds it, they can get a glory-level merit once."

The Inspectors were all stunned.

Immediately, there were obvious suppressed heavy breathing sounds, seeming extremely excited.

And Lin Qing heard of the glory-level merit for the first time.

What is this special item that can get a glory-level merit just by finding it?

Then it goes without saying that the value of this special item must be more precious, but it is likely useless to the Inspectors, so the headquarters will give conditions.

"The above are the details of this operation."

"Remember, each person can only enter once. Once you come out, the Gate of Imperfection will not allow you to enter. So remember to bring food and water."

As she spoke, Inspector Tang's gaze slowly swept over everyone present, "Those who are willing to go can come forward on their own, and each person can get a copy of the research institute information provided by the advance team."

As her voice fell, most of the Inspectors and almost all of the Senior Inspectors stepped forward.

These Inspectors and Senior Inspectors are almost all from the headquarters, so they naturally understand how rare this opportunity is, and how could they not be willing?

Willing to come from the headquarters naturally means that they have learned some information in advance and are prepared to enter.

And now, not to mention the fourth-level genetic optimization suspected to exist in the research institute, the merit rewards alone are tempting enough!

For a time, more than 90% of the Inspectors came forward, and only one Senior Inspector remained in place, looking very helpless.

And among the Inspectors, only two remained in place.

It was Lin Qing and Yuan Anping, the local Inspectors of Lin'an City.

Many Inspectors from the headquarters couldn't help but look back at the two of them.

They are not willing to go for such a good thing?

Although there is danger, so many people are going in together, the danger will be reduced a lot, it is better than going in alone, right?

This is too cowardly.

"Aha..."

Yuan Anping greeted everyone's eyes with a smile, and said, "You are all elites from the headquarters. I am not going to be a burden as a guy who is at the bottom of the Inspectors. Good luck, everyone."

Lin Qing glanced at Yuan Anping and said nothing.

He naturally wanted to go in for such a good opportunity, but his strength was not as good as the Senior Inspectors, and he didn't want to take the initiative to go deep into danger for the time being.

Inspector Tang didn't say anything, just glanced at the Inspectors: "Prepare to move."

...

After a while, many Inspectors and Senior Inspectors went down along the elevator shaft ropeway.

Except for the Inspectors responsible for the blockade in this city, only Lin Qing, Yuan Anping, and the Senior Inspector who chose to stay remained.

"Director."

The Senior Inspector said helplessly: "Can't gene awakeners really get in?"

"If you want to be killed by the research institute's laser, you can force your way in." Inspector Tang glanced at him.

"Laser?"

The Senior Inspector was stunned, "Aren't laser weapons also one of the prohibited items?"

"The Z Star Group gave the original research institute the authority to use laser defense facilities." Inspector Tang said, "The original research institute was sealed by the Earth's world government, but the Z Star Group does not care how many Earth people the original research institute killed, so it did not revoke this authority."

"Okay..."

The Senior Inspector sighed helplessly, "Then I'll wait for the rabbit. Maybe someone from the original research institute will rush out?"

Inspector Tang didn't say much, just glanced at Lin Qing and said, "Lin Qing, come with me."

Lin Qing nodded slightly, and followed Inspector Tang into her temporary rental house.

"Sit down."

Inspector Tang pointed to the sofa, and then sat down on the other side of the sofa.

After Lin Qing also sat down, Inspector Tang looked at Lin Qing and asked, "Why didn't you go in?"

"I want to wait."

Lin Qing shook his head slightly, "My strength is not enough, I can't grab it. If I go in, I can't grab it from others. If others can't grab it, it's the same if I go in later."

"Go in later?" Inspector Tang chuckled, "The benefits of this underground research institute are actually just that much. So many people are rushing in. If you go late, maybe it will be gone?"

She added, "Moreover, this underground research institute is quite large and the structure is very complex. Even the information provided by the Inspectors who came out this time may not be as useful as the information provided by the advance team."

"It's nothing. If I'm not sure, I'll pretend I don't know there is this underground research institute." Lin Qing shook his head.

"Opportunities are not always available."

Inspector Tang sighed softly, "Fourth-level genetic optimization... Unless enough data is obtained from this underground research institute, the investigation headquarters will not be able to provide it. Maybe you will never encounter such an opportunity again..."

Speaking of this, she paused, looked at Lin Qing and said, "Unless you are willing to sign those long-term or even lifetime contracts with the Z Star Group."

"Sell myself?" Lin Qing raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Yes." Inspector Tang sighed, "Actually, it is to become a vassal class of the civilization where the Z Star Group is located. To put it bluntly, it is the lower class of that civilization, bearing many unequal treaties, like slaves, just like the 'Dalits' at the bottom of the Indian caste system before the doomsday, will give you this opportunity."

Lin Qing frowned and asked, "How many people are willing?"

"Very few." Inspector Tang said, "I mean very few are qualified to become vassals, and among those who are qualified, the vast majority are willing to become vassals."

"Why?" Lin Qing asked suspiciously.

Inspector Tang sighed and said, "Do you remember I told you that there will be major changes in five years?"

Lin Qing nodded and said, "It is possible to be reduced to livestock?"

"That's right." Inspector Tang said, "Those who are qualified to become Z Star vassals are also qualified to know these secrets, and they will naturally compare."

She glanced at Lin Qing, "Reduced to livestock to be slaughtered at will, and becoming the lower class of the vassal class, which one would you choose?"

Lin Qing was silent for a while and nodded: "Then I can understand, but... the premise is that there are only these two choices."

"Oh? I thought you were the kind of person who would rather die than submit." Inspector Tang smiled.

Then she shook her head and said: "At present, it seems that Earth really only has these two choices, and for most people, there is not even a choice."

Lin Qing remained silent.

If that day really comes, how should I choose?

Due to the Reversal Entropy, even in the doomsday, he had never lived like a slave or livestock, and now he is naturally even more unwilling.

"What about Qi Lingxiao, the founder of the Chaoyang Martial Arts Hall?" Lin Qing suddenly said, "And Chu Hongjun, the founder of the Dawn Group, what about these people?"

Inspector Tang glanced at him and said: "These two big figures, even the Z Star Group has to treat them politely, it is indeed impossible to be reduced to vassals, but even they can only help a very small number of people around them in the face of an interstellar civilization with hundreds of thousands of years of history, they cannot save the entire Earth."

"The Z Star Group has to treat them politely?"

Lin Qing was shocked when he heard this.

As long as the strength reaches the level of these two big figures, you can protect yourself and help the people around you?

At this moment, an unprecedented desire suddenly arose in his heart.

He was born free, and if he could, who would want to become a lower class, a slave, or even livestock?

"Strength, as long as there is enough strength, as long as I can be like Qi Lingxiao and Chu Hongjun, everything will be different..."

"Right... there should not be such a choice..."

Lin Qing took a deep breath, and his heart became more and more eager for strength.

"Young people are full of energy."

Inspector Tang saw the desire and heat in his eyes, couldn't help but chuckle, shook his head and asked: "Are you still going in?"

"Yes." Lin Qing nodded, "I'll go in tomorrow night. I'll get more information."

Tomorrow night, he will be able to complete the original Chaoyang practice method.

At that time, once he overdrafts the Unrestrained Body Battle Method, his strength will have a huge improvement!

"Tomorrow night?" Inspector Tang glanced at him and shook his head slightly: "If you enter first, at least there is a chance to try your luck. If you enter too late, you can really only rely on your strength."

She didn't persuade him much: "Okay, I'll give you the most detailed information then."

"Thank you, Inspector Tang." Lin Qing said sincerely.

Inspector Tang shook her head and said, "If you can, help me find Xu Qiu."

Lin Qing nodded slowly.

Actually, he wanted to tell that Yuan Anping was the No. 1 person in the Yuhong Society, but he had vaguely guessed Yuan Anping's situation, and it might not be a good thing to expose it rashly.

And according to his own situation, Xu Qiu might be fine.

So, he decided to wait another day.

"Tomorrow..."

I've been feeling drowsy these past couple of days, so the update is a bit late. Sorry about that. There will be another update later.