Chapter 1309: The Most Terrifying Person
"Of course you can, but I don't want to see your fleet appearing anywhere that could threaten Earth just yet." Xiao Ran patted Yuzes on the shoulder and said, "From now on, you'll stay with Renard for the time being. As for human modification and genetic research, I'm afraid you'll have to wait a while longer."
Though Xiao Ran had not said it outright, nor had he told Yuzes that he could freely choose one of the three tasks to begin first, the meaning behind his words was clear: the Quantum Fluctuation Engine was what he valued most, and what was currently needed most.
Yuzes nodded. He looked at Xiao Ran, then suddenly smiled. "I know I'm someone who will stop at nothing to achieve my goals. In many people's eyes, someone like me is terrifying. But I think you're even more terrifying than I am. You're more tactful, more deeply hidden, and you don't let people easily see your true intentions. But once you seize an opportunity, you become even more ruthless than I am—more direct, more willing to pay any price to achieve your goals. You seize every force that can be used and rely on the larger situation to crush your opponents. More frightening still, you can use every possible means to unite those usable forces around you, like a religion. You are the truly most terrifying person."
Xiao Ran fell silent for a moment after hearing Yuzes's words. After giving him a long look, he said, "You're right. That's exactly the kind of person I am. I can stop at nothing to achieve my goals, but the difference between us is that I have a bottom line, while you don't."
After glancing at Renard, Xiao Ran nodded at him. "This