One of them was the Light Shadow Stone research lab here.
Just like the other one, it was underground as well.
Only after going down three levels did he reach the main entrance.
Under layers of protection, Han Fei entered.
An old man with messy white hair and a beard immediately rushed over.
"Dr. Li."
"Mm, hello, Boss Han."
His attitude was utterly indifferent.
Han Fei did not mind. He had always been tolerant toward those who worked for him.
"I heard the Light Shadow Stone had been researched?"
Dr. Li's expression changed slightly.
Han Fei stood with his hands behind his back and glanced at Dr. Li.
"This Light Shadow Stone is very important to me."
Dr. Li gritted his teeth. "Boss Han, to be honest, I have indeed discovered some things about the Light Shadow Stone."
"It can practically be called an unlimited energy source."
"Moreover, its power is surprisingly stable. It can be slowly guided out. Do you know what that means? As long as we solve a few issues, it will usher in a new energy revolution and change the world!"
Dr. Li looked exhilarated.
Han Fei was pleased to hear it as well. A strange smile lingered at the corner of his mouth as he looked at Dr. Li.
"And then?"
Dr. Li said excitedly, "And then? This is too significant, Boss. You can't hold onto it."
"We can publish it, bring in investments, increase development efforts, and gain both fame and fortune."
"Then you publish your papers and gain fame and fortune. I bear the pressure for you, and then the growing amount of capital involved gradually takes away my voice. In the end, you become the biggest winner, right?"
Han Fei smiled at him.
"That's not how it is. This isn't something the two of us can protect. If you're worried, you can hand it over to the state."
Dr. Li spoke righteously.
"You researchers always take people for fools. If I didn't know what you'd been doing lately, I might really have thought you were some selfless man."
"On the Three Major Implications of the Light Shadow Stone?"
"The Beginning of an Energy Revolution?"
"The Effects of Magnetic Field Resonance on the Light Shadow Stone?"
With every sentence, Dr. Li's face turned a shade paler.
"Heh, you prepared your papers quite thoroughly, didn't you?"
"Spending my money, using my things, and still wanting to sell me out. Li Ami, you really are something. I shouldn't have refrained from bringing your family over just because you were from the same country."
"You were merely a second-rate domestic researcher, old and marginalized at that. I hired you at a high salary, and you really started thinking you were some big shot?"
"Heh, don't worry. I won't give your family a single cent in compensation."
As soon as he finished speaking, several burly men in black came over and dragged him away.
"What are you doing?! This is illegal imprisonment! You have no right to do this!"
"Han Fei! You bastard! Fuck—"
The voices gradually faded away.
Han Fei's face darkened as well.
"Unnecessary kindness."
Han Fei took this mistake to heart.
"Be careful during the experiments. Don't let him die too quickly."
It was unclear who he was speaking to.
At that moment, a trembling middle-aged researcher beside him took the initiative to step forward. Sweat beaded on his forehead. He was clearly nervous, but he still spoke to Han Fei in an orderly manner.
"Boss, I understand this project very well. I believe I can explain the current progress and results to you."
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"Oh?"
Han Fei looked the man over.
Mm, he was a little bald.
"What's your name?"
"Boss, my name is Gu Qi. I have Level Three clearance. I joined very early on, and my entire family lives in the staff apartments. My whole family works at Black Star. I've followed this project from beginning to end. Aside from Dr. Li—ah, no, that old bastard—I understand this project better than anyone."
"That old bastard oppressed us all day long. I've disliked him for a long time. Thanks to your sharp eye, Boss, you finally exposed him this time."
Gu Qi spoke in a deeply fawning tone, completely at odds with his name.
Yet Han Fei smiled instead. "You're not bad. Come on, lead the way. Let's go see my Light Shadow Stone."
"Yes, yes, yes."
Accompanied by squads of armed personnel, Gu Qi led Han Fei to a spacious room filled with all kinds of high-tech equipment.
At the center of the room.
A massive instrument drew the eye.
It was a cylindrical mechanical device, entirely blue. Its middle section was made of a transparent, glass-like material, through which a glowing stone could clearly be seen floating inside.
Under the incandescent lights, Han Fei could see clearly that it was the Light Shadow Stone he had fished out of the bathtub.
"Boss, just as that old bastard said, this divine stone possesses incredible energy."
"Look, those pipes over there are what we're using to attempt energy extraction."
"But that isn't the most important part. This stone has an extraordinary influence on the human body. Through experiments on death-row prisoners, we discovered that this divine stone can affect certain people and alter their genes."
"These are the data models for those whose genes were altered."
One body model after another appeared on the computer screen.
"Their overall physical qualities have improved. Although there have not been major changes in strength and other areas, their immunity has increased and their bodies have become healthier. Based on projections, their lifespans will also increase considerably."
"Have you found the reason?"
Han Fei asked.
"Through screening and comparison, we discovered that all the successful death-row prisoners were altered when we used a certain magnetic field for resonance, causing the divine stone to emit a type of radiation."
"From what we can tell so far, this mutation is benign."
RT blood serum...
"And then?"
Han Fei looked at Gu Qi with anticipation in his eyes.
Gu Qi's face stiffened.
He did not quite know how to respond.
And then?
That was it!
What else could there be?
"You haven't tried letting those altered by the Light Shadow Stone continue absorbing that energy?"
Han Fei asked bluntly.
In his memory, he recalled that in Armor Warrior, one could transform directly while holding the stone.
There was no need for any satellite.
"Uh, Boss, we were worried that if this continued, these death-row prisoners would become too strong. Then..."
Han Fei nodded in understanding before speaking.
"It's fine. Continue. I'll watch from here, so go ahead."
Gu Qi showed his understanding. "Get moving! Bring over the Alpha Magnetic Field Resonator, put it into Cell One, and prepare to deepen the process!"
As soon as he gave the order, researchers and assistants in white coats began running about.
Before long, a door in the wall slowly rose, revealing a dark room within and a young man sleeping soundly inside.
"Begin!"
A round instrument resembling a rice cooker began to glow, followed immediately by the Light Shadow Stone.
Its radiance grew brighter and brighter.
It was visible.
The pipes actually began to shake.
At the same time.
The sleeping young man in the room suddenly rolled over and sat upright, gasping for breath.
His eyes seemed to be glowing.
"Aah!!"
He let out a roar.
The light flared brilliantly.
Everyone instinctively raised their hands to shield their eyes.
Only Han Fei merely narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on the room the entire time.
Along with the light came a violent gale that lashed against their faces painfully.
Bang!
The bulletproof glass shook violently, becoming covered in cracks.
Thud!
Another blow rang out.
Along with the crackling sound of shattering glass.
"I'm out!!"
The light faded, revealing a huge hole broken through the room and a figure clad in strange blue armor.
Han Fei's expression changed drastically.
"Wind Eagle Armor?"
That was right.
What had appeared was precisely the Wind Eagle Armor from Han Fei's memories!
Even though many years had passed, Han Fei still remembered that image.
"Quick, quick, quick! Protect the boss!"
Gu Qi's voice came from beside him. Han Fei realized that Gu Qi had somehow moved closer to him.
Meanwhile, the Wind Eagle Armor was excitedly pounding the walls, venting its inner frenzy as chunks of rubble fell away.
Countless people gathered in front of Han Fei, raising their guns and forming a barrier before him.
"Go cut off the energy transmission."