The silver-haired beauty was a little distracted, but quickly refocused.
"No."
"The resources on Earth might be sufficient, but we don't represent the entire planet. We can't obtain many resources in large quantities. Besides, only part of the technology in my mind has been restored. It would take a very long time to reconstruct these incomplete technologies."
"Then how many mechs and spaceships can we build in the next nine months?"
"As for mechs, we can produce about nine across three types. Including the ones we already have, we'll have four Explorer-class ships. As for frigates and battleships, we don't have the means to build those."
"By that reckoning, we'd be about equal to a space exploration squad from a low- to mid-level Aerospace-Class civilization."
Hexi said without thinking.
Han Fei didn't question her or press for details. After listening, he simply asked, "What about on the surface?"
"We have enough strength to stand against a low- to mid-level Aerospace-Class civilization, provided they don't use weapons more powerful than nuclear ones."
"And we'd need to control Earth to do it."
"A small patch of territory wouldn't be enough."
"Resources, population, production lines, scientists..."
"If nothing changes during the war..."
"There's a very good chance we'll be wiped out."
The beautiful silver-haired woman spoke with chilling frankness.
Han Fei nodded in understanding.
Just as he'd expected.
How should he put it?
Under normal circumstances, Hexi's assessment was probably right.
Unfortunately...
Earth wasn't a normal planet.
Nor was its civilization a normal one.
Especially now that he was here.
Chapter 35: A New Agreement Regarding Zhao Xin and Liu Chuang
With the angels, Xiong Bing Lian, and him, Earth wouldn't fall so easily. But many people would die. A great many.
He could only hope that his coming here would mean fewer people died.
"Hexi, I think it's time I showed you some things."
After a moment's thought, Han Fei said.
Hexi showed little reaction, merely nodding calmly.
Then,
Han Fei took Hexi to a laboratory.
He made the Blood Orchid Gene Potion available for study.
Hexi didn't seem to mind that Han Fei had kept something from her.
Looking at the blood-red, beautiful potion,
and the stacks of research reports,
she simply looked surprised.
"Han Fei, this Gene Potion is unusual. Its main purpose is probably to help a species break through its limits, strengthening one of the user's racial traits."
"It also has a beneficial effect on life."
"With some improvements, it could become an excellent foundational potion for a civilization."
"By my rough estimate, once perfected, it could give humans on Earth a baseline lifespan of 150 years, with some living as long as 300."
After fiddling with the potion for a while, Hexi gave this answer.
The researchers standing nearby were left completely dumbfounded.
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The researchers' mouths twitched. They wanted to argue, but didn't dare.
As expected of Hexi.
Han Fei couldn't help thinking the same. He had no doubts about her in this field.
Even in its incomplete form, it could easily accomplish what the best human minds couldn't.
After leaving the laboratory, they got into the car.
"All right. I'll give you more than just this. There are other things I'll hand over to you as well. They're important parts of the civilization legacy I obtained. I hope you can study them and make further breakthroughs."
Hexi made no promises. She only nodded solemnly.
Her gaze remained calm and composed.
"He seems... a little anxious..."
With a microscope in her hand, Hexi couldn't help thinking.
Her hands moved a little faster.
After that, Han Fei handed over everything to Hexi for study except for a few things incompatible with science and completely out of place in the Super God Universe, such as magic wands and Secret Techniques.
That afternoon,
just as expected,
Han Fei received an invitation.
It was in another private room.
There were few people here, and the room was guarded by several layers of security. Everyone had been thoroughly checked.
The meeting was a little different from their previous ones.
At the table,
Han Fei propped his hands together,
looking across at Dukao with the solemn air of Commander Ikari.
Dukao, meanwhile, wore the stern expression of a corpse.
There was none of the warmth he'd shown at their previous meetings.
The atmosphere was tense.
"Han Fei, as the inheritor of a civilization, you should understand what that thing in the sky is."
"..."
Han Fei didn't answer. He only blinked and continued to look at him.
"An alien civilization will probably invade Earth before long. In this situation, a Pre-Nuclear Era civilization is usually powerless against an Aerospace Civilization. Earth will be destroyed, its civilization wiped out, and everything will disappear."
Dukao spoke with absolute conviction, as though he'd witnessed it countless times.
As for Han Fei,
he still said nothing.
But his expression told Dukao that he understood.
Dukao's expression barely changed. "That's all right."
Then he changed tack.
"We still have a chance."
"Super Genes. Every Super Soldier is a powerful asset. Once we have Second Generation Super Soldiers, we can carry out decapitation strikes. Believe me, I can drive off an ordinary low-level Aerospace Civilization. Even against a mid- or high-level one, I'm confident we can hold our own!"
"We can win Earth a chance to survive!"
"..."
He sure knew how to boast. I could believe him against a low-level civilization, since he'd once been a warmonger.
But a mid- or high-level one? They could use weapons stronger than nuclear arms and hit you from outer space, or even from halfway across a star system. Without third-generation Super Soldiers, without entering the Aerospace Era, and without being able to bring the planet's full strength to bear, what could you possibly use to withstand them?!
This was a gap in raw power!
Han Fei thought to himself.
"Does Mr. Dukao think I'm some sheltered student who's never been out in the real world? Or are you underestimating a civilization inheritor who built everything from scratch?"
Han Fei finally spoke. His tone was even, but he directly challenged Dukao.
Dukao's expression didn't change. Instead of getting angry, he looked faintly impressed.
"Good. It seems your understanding isn't limited to what's happening on this planet. In that case, we can discuss the Super Genes."
"Zhao Xin and Liu Chuang will both be crucial forces in the future. I need to bring them back."
Han Fei shook his head immediately.
"Impossible."
"They're my friends. They're my dearest friends."
Dukao finally frowned.
"Do you know what you're doing?!"
His tone suddenly turned severe.
Han Fei watched his fury without changing expression.
"Drop the act."
"The invasion is inevitable. There's no need to pull this kind of stunt anymore. Let's be honest with each other. Otherwise, if we fall out, neither side will benefit."
Dukao's eyes flickered uncertainly.
He did have a trump card. If he could bring Wukong in, he should be able to suppress Han Fei. But that wouldn't work: Wukong had recently reported discovering some hidden problems, and he couldn't spare the time.
As for his other options, none were guaranteed to deal with Han Fei.
Thinking of the armies Han Fei had already built up, and the flourishing development of his technology,
as well as the projects they were cooperating on,
Dukao realized he didn't seem to have much choice.
But...
The Nuo Star God of War...
Across from him, Han Fei had already launched into a steady stream of arguments. His eyes were sharp, his words precise.
Every point was sound.
"Even setting aside my relationship with them, I can't make that decision on my own. Let's talk about our previous agreement. The fifty years aren't up yet. And what about the resources I've spent over the past few years, and the secrets of mine they know? What do you have to say about that?"
"No one makes a deal like this. It makes no sense. Or are you planning to use force?"
Dukao fell silent.
This wasn't what he'd expected.
Still, they could negotiate.
"You can't develop their abilities, and you can't afford the resources they need to grow. You do have technology suited to their development."
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