March 7th: My Mind Isn't Full of Lewd Thoughts! Don't You Dare Slander Me!
At least this strength was something Lin Shuang cultivated bit by bit on her own.
To achieve the goal of Dragon Transformation.
Lin Shuang couldn't just storm the stronghold of the Sushang and beat up and rob those Dragon Masters.
As for Dan Heng... that guy is very wary of matters concerning the Dragon Lord, so he can't be relied upon.
Ruan Mei, in front of me, is actually a very good choice.
"The Permanence and the Long, huh...?"
Ruan Mei lowered her gaze and pondered for a moment.
"Speaking of which, Lin Shuang, you are also Path of the Permanence, but you are not Long, yet you possess the Dragon Form?"
Since she wanted the other party's help with the research, Lin Shuang didn't try to hide anything.
The Dragon Form head immediately sprouted in front of Ruan Mei.
"Yes, but after reaching this stage, we really have no clue about the next step of Dragon Transformation. Only the Dragon Lord in Luofu Vidyadhara can do it, and we have too little information."
"So this is the Dragon Form? A non- Long's Dragon Form? This is the first time I've ever seen one."
Ruan Mei's gaze towards Lin Shuang became noticeably more interested.
After their previous contact, Ruan Mei knew that Lin Shuang was indeed a very Ordinary Human.
It doesn't contain any special genes.
And now--
Ruan Mei raised her finger again and pressed her fingertip against Lin Shuang's neck.
A faint light flickered.
Then, the fingertips slid down from the neck to the chest, waist, and finally to the area near the coccyx where the Tail grows.
Ruan Mei touched him very carefully and slowly, which made the scene somewhat ambiguous at one point.
Although it tickled a little, Lin Shuang had no choice but to endure it because Ruan Mei was so serious.
A while later...
Ruan Mei frowned, then suddenly looked up and pressed her fingers against Lin Shuang's forehead again.
"That's interesting... Your Dragon Form wasn't formed from energy; it was real biological tissue. And now, you're no longer human."
"Why are you insulting people for no reason?"
Lin Shuang subconsciously made a sarcastic remark, but quickly realized her mistake.
She stared wide-eyed at Ruan Mei:
"Wait a minute, you mean, what I'm doing now isn't just a simple matter of growing Tail?"
"Yes, to put it more clearly, you now possess a special mark unique to Long."
"Wow, wow, wow!"
Lin Shuang immediately complained, she never imagined that the Path the Permanence would actually turn a person into someone who is no longer human.
She initially thought it was just a manifestation of Path's power, like a transformation spell.
So every time I display the Dragon Form, it's because my genes have changed along with it.
Ruan Mei ignored Lin Shuang's surprise and instead offered some of her own guesses:
"I think your guess about the path of The Permanence is correct so far. The pursuit of the path of The Permanence will gradually lead you to evolve in the direction of a dragon, and perhaps ultimately... it will make you completely the Permanence!"
She spoke subtly, but from Ruan Mei's tone, Lin Shuang guessed what she was thinking.
"Is this possible? The entire Sushang is composed of people path of The Permanence, and only a few Dragon Lord can Dragon Transformation."
"Who knows? But even if there's only a sliver of a possibility, aren't you curious? The possibility of becoming Aeon."
Ruan Mei's gaze towards Lin Shuang completely changed.
Because finding suitable experimental subjects is indeed difficult, Ruan Mei doesn't know much about the Path to the Permanence.
But if Lin Shuang's thoughts and her own guesses are true...
The Permanence might be even more worthy of study than Propagation.
Lin Shuang made a large X with her hands in front of her.
"I'm not curious. My ultimate goal is to Emanator. Anything beyond that is too abstract. After all, the Permanence and death are also the meaning of this Path. If I really achieve that, wouldn't I have to die?"
"Hehe~ Is this your understanding of the Permanence? I've written it down."
Ruan Mei chuckled softly, secretly memorizing Lin Shuang's words.
"Speaking of which, you have a nearly abandoned planet."
"Yes, what's wrong?"
"Let me conduct my experiments on the Permanence there; it's your territory, after all."
Although it's the same everywhere, since it's as payment for helping Lin Shuang research the Permanence...
Then I'll just go stay at Lin Shuang's place.
And to be honest...
Because of the conversation we just had, plus the data about the Permanence that we collected in the previous Simulated Universe.
Ruan Mei has truly developed an interest in the Permanence.
In return, he helped Lin Shuang's Barren Planet regain its vitality.
That can also be considered Ruan Mei's professional ethics.
"... Take it easy, I'm still hoping that planet will be habitable."
Lin Shuang gave a slightly worried reminder.
She didn't doubt Ruan Mei's abilities, but she was very suspicious of the force Ruan Mei used.
This is especially relevant to the study of the Permanence.
Back when the Sushang were still wandering, they treated life as something to be played with haphazardly.
Lin Shuang was afraid that Ruan Mei would also mess up her planet like that.
"Hehe, I'll be careful."
Ruan Mei nodded and noted down Lin Shuang's request.
Then, using the Laboratory at hand, I immediately began preliminary analysis.
Lin Shuang was initially worried that Ruan Mei would first try to test the waters with a Long.
Fortunately, none of these things happened.
"I still lack experimental samples of Long. If possible, I hope to be able to contact more Long."
Aside from Lin Shuang Ruan Mei had was the Long sample she had seen once before.
There's really nothing to say.
In addition, Lin Shuang hasn't conducted many tests on the Simulated Universe recently, resulting in very little data related to the Permanence.
"Or, I need Lin Shuang to conduct more Simulated Universe tests and collect more data related to the Permanence."
"That depends on whether Herta can make it."
The latest version is Swarm Disaster; continuing to test it will only yield more data on the Insect Emperor.
There's no such thing as the Permanence. If you want information on the Permanence, you'll probably have to release a separate update.
"Indeed, when we get back, let's talk to Herta. Although the content for the next update has been confirmed, the version after that is still pending."
These matters have been settled.
Ruan Mei closed the Laboratory again and returned to Herta's office with Lin Shuang.
As soon as I entered, I saw the Herta Doll walking over.
"Ruan Mei, is everything resolved?"
"Resolved."
Ruan Mei nodded, then pointed to Lin Shuang beside her:
"She's my lab assistant now too."
"Oh? Not bad, I didn't expect you could actually get in touch with Ruan Mei."
Herta was somewhat surprised, because judging from Ruan Mei's appearance, she didn't seem to be drugging people to make them forget him as usual.
Ruan Mei nodded, and then said directly:
"Herta, I have a new idea regarding the next Simulated Universe test—"
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Chapter 349 March 7th: I'm not full of nonsense! Don't slander me!
Lin Shuang couldn't get a word in edgewise about the Simulated Universe.
They could only watch as Ruan Mei and Herta talked to each other.
Herta showed appropriate curiosity when Ruan Mei asked to explore the project of the Permanence.
Now that things have come to this, Ruan Mei has nothing left to hide.
He then told Herta about the deal he had made with Lin Shuang.
Herta remained noncommittal.
Aside from the next 'Gold and Gears' version spearheaded by Screwllum, no further projects have been decided yet.
Ruan Mei volunteered to create content related to the Permanence, and Herta had no objections.
They can study any Aeon; their project wasn't originally designed for any specific Aeon.
After that, Lin Shuang was dragged by Ruan Mei to test the standard version of the Simulated Universe again.
This time, Ruan Mei wants to collect more data about the Permanence and hopes to conduct some preliminary analysis first.
This test didn't take too long.
After obtaining the desired data, Ruan Mei went to the Laboratory in the Seclusion Zone.
Meanwhile, the damaged Train that the Xianzhou had just transported was finally delivered to the Space Station.
Lin Shuang, who originally intended to leave, thought about it and decided to stay at the Space Station to check on the condition of the damaged Train.
"Hmm--! We've finally arrived at the Space Station. It's been so long since I've ridden in Spaceship other than the Star Rail Express; it feels a little strange at first."
While stretching and yawning, March 7th, who was rambling on and on, stepped off the Starskiff.
Xing, who was following behind, grinned from ear to ear; this was a first for her.
However, the Staff Member who had been brought over by Asta to repair the Star Rail Express quickly stepped forward and stopped March 7th and Star.
And on the Platform behind.
Other Staff Member have already gone to coordinate with the Xianzhou native to arrange the handover of the damaged Train.
After a brief inspection, the Train was found to be severely damaged and not suitable for placement on the tracks.
It would be best to find a suitable section of the cabin to carry out many subsequent repairs.
By the time Lin Shuang received the news and found March 7th and Xing...
The damaged Train has been installed on the Space Station's transport equipment and is heading to the target module.
"Ah, Lin Shuang! You're here too!"
March 7th was standing to the side, feeling bored.
Because she couldn't get involved in the Train's repair work at all, and seeing everyone else busy with their tasks, Little March felt a little uneasy.
On the contrary, it's the stars...