HLnovel Chapter 272 Trust
Chapter 272 Trust
"We are going too." Leaders Deng and Qin smiled at each other and responded in unison. Their smiles were sincere and frank, and their eyes were sincere and eager. They all looked at Su Siyi, full of expectation and determination, as if they were a group of fearless adventurers who happily agreed to embark on a mysterious and unknown journey.
"Okay, since you all agree, I'll take you in!" Su Siyi raised the corner of her mouth and smiled with satisfaction. Her eyes swept across the four people's faces one by one. Seeing that their expressions were sincere and there was no perfunctory or hesitation, she knew that everyone agreed sincerely and happily.
"Okay!" The four of them said in unison, their voices like a bell, as if playing the prelude to the exploration, full of majestic momentum and high morale.
"What, what is this place? How come we are not in the conference room in just a blink of an eye? This is too fast." Leader Deng widened his eyes in astonishment and looked around. He saw that the place he was in seemed like a paradise, with clouds and mist lingering in it, green grass covering the ground, and colorful flowers dotted the place. The breeze was blowing on his face, and the rich fragrance of flowers and the fresh air of plants were intertwined in the air. It was completely different from the rigorous and solemn conference room just now. This ever-changing and fantastic transformation made it difficult for him, who was knowledgeable, to hide his shock, and his words were full of surprise and confusion.
"Is this the place you mentioned?" Leader Mu raised his head slightly, his eyes filled with exploration and surprise, and carefully looked at the unique place in front of him. He saw lush greenery and flourishing flowers and plants all around. The breeze blew gently, bringing wisps of breath that seemed to contain mysterious power, making people feel comfortable all over. He really couldn't suppress his inner surprise, so he asked.
"Yes, this is the place I'm talking about." Su Siyi looked serious, raising her hand and waving it gently, as if gesturing to the vast area. "This area is vast, and most importantly, it's endowed with spiritual energy, completely different from the outside world, which is devoid of spiritual nourishment. However, the spiritual energy here is quite stable; it doesn't rage violently, nor does it dissipate without cause. So for those of you who have already eaten the spiritual fruit and taken the primary transformation fluid, and whose physical fitness far exceeds that of ordinary people, staying here for a while shouldn't be a problem."
"This spiritual energy makes me feel like every pore in my body is leaping for joy. It's incredibly comfortable." Leader Deng's face was filled with ecstasy. He paced slowly, arms outstretched, absorbing every wisp of spiritual energy. But after a moment, a knot of doubt formed between his brows. "But didn't you guys promise a spiritual energy explosion before? Now the air is so comfortable and pleasant, like a gentle breeze under the warm spring sun, so gentle and lingering. Could it possibly become something we can't handle and suffer from?"
"Leader, you don't know." Nangong Jingming walked forward with steady steps, his hands behind his back, and explained solemnly, "This spiritual energy explosion is by no means a gentle nourishment like the current one. It will surge in at a certain moment without any warning, and the spiritual energy will instantly become thick and almost sticky, as if a thick fog instantly fills the entire world. With such a drastic change, the mountains and rivers will simply not be able to withstand such a tremendous force. The earth's crust will tremble violently, the peaks may collapse and crack, and the river water will break through the embankment and rush freely. At that time, the earth will be in chaos. Earthquakes, floods, mudslides, and other natural disasters will undoubtedly wreak havoc on the world like wild horses unleashed. Furthermore, although your physical fitness has improved, you haven't yet mastered the art of transforming spiritual energy. Once you're caught in such a violent surge of spiritual energy, you won't be able to survive for long. After all, the absorption of spiritual energy by the body requires a gradual process. If you absorb it without restraint and excessively, your blood and meridians will be disrupted by the chaotic spiritual energy. Then, all kinds of discomfort will surge over you like a tide, causing unbearable pain.
"Yes, and if that spiritual energy suddenly surges in large quantities, ordinary people will have no ability to resist it. Not to mention that they have not undergone any strengthening or transformation. Their fragile bodies are like vulnerable paper lanterns and cannot withstand the pressure of the surging spiritual energy. In serious cases, they may even explode and die." Su Siyi took over the conversation, her beautiful eyes full of worry, and her tone became heavier.
"What if many people are unable to successfully draw spiritual energy into their bodies? Doesn't that mean they won't be able to live a normal life in this world full of spiritual energy in the future?" Leader Mu crossed his arms over his chest, frowned, and looked worried. His words were full of worry about the future situation. After all, they had mentioned before that whether one can successfully draw spiritual energy into the body depends to a large extent on the individual's innate physical conditions. This difficult problem really makes people anxious, but they can't think of a proper solution for the time being.
"Therefore, the most urgent thing we must do is to do everything we can to improve the physical fitness of the people of the country. We should use all available resources to develop a scientific and systematic exercise plan, supplemented by specially formulated nourishing medicines, so that everyone's body can quickly adapt to the upcoming world filled with spiritual energy. In this way, when the critical moment of the spiritual energy explosion comes, we will also be able to protect everyone and help everyone get through it smoothly. And now, fortunately, we have collected and sorted out many cultivation methods, especially the basic ones. Anyone with spiritual roots can begin practicing this technique. Compared to those profound and obscure secret manuals, this basic technique has a lower barrier to entry and a clearer and easier-to-understand path, making it much easier for those new to the path of cultivation to get started. However, those with spiritual roots are few and far between, a minority within a minority. Therefore, Tai Chi, a traditional practice for the general public and for strengthening the body, cannot be abandoned and requires diligent practice. Su Siyi methodically expounded on the countermeasures, her eyes revealing a firm and resolute look.
“But the world we live in right now doesn’t have any trace of spiritual energy. In such a spiritually deficient environment, even if we have a cultivation technique at hand, it’s probably difficult to achieve any decent results.” Leader Nangong shook his head slightly, rubbing his hands together, and pointed out the most realistic and difficult problem at hand, his expression full of helplessness and hidden worries.
"That's why we have to concentrate our resources first, select and train a group of people with outstanding talents and strong wills, and send them here to practice. The spiritual energy here is abundant and stable, just like a blessed holy land for practice, which will definitely help them improve their strength quickly. Moreover, according to reliable information, those powerful people in the world of cultivation will soon come out of the mountains and into the world. By then, our world and the world of cultivation will gradually merge. Once the barrier between the two worlds is broken, spiritual energy will also seep in. Although it will only emerge in small quantities at the beginning, it also means that the time for all people to embark on a large-scale practice is quietly approaching." Nangong Jingming's eyes were bright, and his words were full of confidence and expectation for the future direction of the situation.
"Isn't this a little unsafe for the girl?" Leader Qin's face was full of concern, his eyes were full of worry, and his gaze was fixed on Su Siyi. He looked as if he was afraid that she would encounter some unexpected accident. His words were full of the care of an elder for the younger generation.
"No, Leader Qin, don't worry." Nangong Jingming quickly offered reassurance, patting his chest. "Her protection here is extremely comprehensive and rigorous, practically impenetrable. If anyone harbors ill intentions towards her, she will instantly detect them through her unique connection with this space, like a keen hound catching the scent of danger. Furthermore, she can use the power of space to mercilessly throw those with malicious intent out, preventing them from getting close, let alone attempting to harm her."
"Okay, then this candidate must go through strict screening and careful investigation. There must not be any carelessness." Nangong Jingming said solemnly with a serious expression, and the other leaders nodded in agreement.
"Um, leaders, I...I want to follow the people who protect me in first, is that okay?" Su Siyi tugged at the corners of her clothes unconsciously with both hands, her eyes showing some nervousness and anticipation. She looked at the four leaders cautiously, looking like a child anxiously asking for permission.
"Sure." The four leaders smiled at each other, exchanged affirmative glances, and naturally agreed to her small request, their tone full of gentleness and tolerance.
"Okay, thank you. If you want to come in here in the future, you must take good care of this jade pendant." Su Siyi said, and then took out several warm and translucent jade pendants emitting a faint halo from her sleeves, and handed them to the leaders one by one. "Just hold the jade pendant tightly, silently recite in your heart, and you will be able to cross the space barrier and come in at any time. However, I'm going to say it first, if you have any bad intentions towards me, I will know it immediately. At that time, this space will not welcome you and will shut you out." Su Siyi raised the corners of her mouth and said to them with a smile. Although she was laughing, the solemnity in her words was heard clearly by everyone present. They knew that the protection of this place for her was no joke. It was real and inviolable.
"Don't worry, we get it. We won't treat you badly no matter who we treat badly. Girl, you are so generous and have really solved our urgent needs. On behalf of the country, we will always remember this kindness in our hearts. Thank you." Leader Deng straightened his back, his expression solemn and his eyes sincere. His words were full of sincere gratitude. He sincerely thanked her for selflessly sharing this secret place, which gave their world a greater chance of victory and hope in dealing with the spiritual crisis.
"Yes, girl, thank you for your generosity. This is such a secret and precious place, and you are willing to share it with us without reservation. We are really moved. This trust and support is too precious. Thousands of words can be summed up in one word: thank you." Leader Mu's eyes also turned red. He held the jade pendant tightly and said with great emotion.