As Liang Bing sank into this internal struggle and her wild self-strategy, Si Yao's voice suddenly interrupted her thoughts.
"Don't overthink it. I gave He Xi a copy of the data too."
Liang Bing's expression instantly froze. "...What? You gave He Xi a copy too?"
The subtle delight and bashfulness that had just risen within her were immediately doused with cold water, replaced by the displeasure of being outdone and even greater confusion.
"Why?"
Si Yao lifted his glass, took a sip, and calmly explained, "I want to see how far the technology of your era has advanced, and how much of a gap remains between it and the technology of my time."
"Besides, I have plenty of other damaged materials from the past that need repairing. I need to see... which of you two has what it takes to repair this first."
"Perhaps... I'll consider entering into some... deeper cooperation with whoever proves more capable."
"Cooperation?!"
Liang Bing's eyes lit up in an instant! She was suddenly full of energy!
That reason made perfect sense!
An Old God who had been asleep for who knew how many years woke up to discover that some of the technology and materials in her database had been damaged for one reason or another. Naturally, she'd need the most brilliant scientists of the era to help repair them!
So that was it! He wasn't trying to curry favor or show preference. He was... screening potential partners!
A fierce, long-dormant competitive spirit surged through Liang Bing.
A scientific competition? That old witch He Xi might be impressive, but Liang Bing wasn't a pushover either! Especially when it came to the Void Domain—she didn't think she was inferior to anyone!
If she could repair the "Infinite Regeneration Technology" before He Xi, she wouldn't just prove