Pre-Collapse Civilization, My Wife is a Snake

Chapter 37: Ling Xi, in Danger?

After finishing his noodles with Ancestor Kevin, Ling Xi pondered whether to head to the laboratory in the afternoon. Although Mobius had told him last night to come to the lab more often if he had time, he still felt a bit uneasy…

Recalling the final scene on the overpass last night, Ling Xi was genuinely flustered. If Mobius had been sober then, he wouldn't have been worried at all; he might have even found it amusing. But Mobius had been drunk last night. Who knew if she'd go berserk once she sobered up today…

Still, he had to go. After all, he was her assistant. At worst…

He'd just claim she misremembered. Given how drunk she was yesterday, maybe she really wouldn't recall anything. Yeah… probably!

Before long, Ling Xi arrived at the research institute. He noticed that people, especially the guards, treated him with much more respect. Well… it was probably because of the Honkai incident yesterday. He had practically saved dozens of people. Although Mobius later said it was entirely due to the sword, well…

Perhaps due to everyone's established impression of Mobius, the halo ultimately fell upon him.

Entering the institute, Ling Xi saw many construction workers repairing the damaged areas throughout the facility. Ninety percent of the institute's functions had already been restored. For the more severely damaged sections, they would have to be demolished and rebuilt.

"Beep boop…"

Arriving at the laboratory, Ling Xi swiped his card as usual, receiving the usual tardiness warning…

"Senior Sister Klein, what are you doing here?"

As soon as he entered the lab, Ling Xi spotted Klein sitting in a chair in the living area, engrossed in some work on her computer.

"Helping the Doctor categorize experimental group information."

Klein replied without looking back, her hands still busy checking, judging, and classifying Mobius's various experimental groups. It couldn't be helped; Mobius had far too many experiments…

"Uh…"

Ling Xi watched for a while, feeling his eyes glaze over. It was too complicated…

"Klein, have you finished organizing the files I need?"

At that moment, Mobius's voice suddenly came from within the laboratory. She was asking Klein for files as she needed to proceed with the next stage of her experiment.

"It's ready, Doctor!"

Klein quickly responded that it was done, then handed a stack of files to Ling Xi. "Ling Xi, could you trouble yourself to deliver these to the Doctor for me?"

"No problem."

Ling Xi certainly couldn't refuse such a small request. He nodded decisively and took the files, heading directly towards Mobius's room.

"Quick, Klein, give me the files."

Inside the laboratory, Mobius was observing an experimental group under a microscope. Hearing footsteps, she reached out behind her without turning around, signaling Klein to give her the files.

"Doctor, here you go…"

Ling Xi didn't hesitate and quickly handed over the files.

After receiving the files, Mobius began to scan them rapidly, reading almost at a glance. These were the records and analyses Klein had compiled for her after her experiments, which would be of great help for her upcoming research.

"Hmm, Ling Xi's cells are indeed unusual. And… they even have a suppressive effect on Dishi cells."

While looking at the experiment report, Mobius muttered to herself, "However, the cells are almost used up, and their activity has significantly decreased over these past few days. I'll need to find time to ask him for more."

Ling Xi: "…" So, this is my job in the lab? Being a cell provider!

"Klein, hasn't Ling Xi arrived yet today?"

Sensing someone behind her, Mobius naturally assumed it was Klein.

"Uh… Doctor, I'm already here."

Ling Xi replied faintly…

"Ah?"

Mobius jumped in surprise and quickly turned to look at Ling Xi. "Oh, you're already here. Cough, cough, why didn't you say anything? I thought it was Klein."

"Uh… I did speak just now. 'Doctor, here you go'!"

Ling Xi looked genuinely innocent. He had answered Mobius earlier, but she had probably mistaken him for Klein entirely.

"Eh…"

Mobius paused for a moment, then huffed, "Then why didn't you remind me?"

"I saw that Doctor was focused on her research, so I didn't dare to disturb you."

Ling Xi scratched his head and gave an awkward smile. After all, on his very first day of official work, Danzhu and Cangxuan had warned him not to disturb Doctor Mobius during her experiments. It was… one of the most dangerous actions.

"Is that so… Hehe, didn't I tell you yesterday that you can come to me anytime if you need anything?"

Mobius put down the files and looked at Ling Xi with a slight smile. "So, what brings you here this time? Or is there something you want to learn?"

"No, no, I just came to see."

Ling Xi quickly shook his head and smiled. "After all, I'm an employee of the laboratory. Even if you've given me considerable freedom, I can't just not show up every day, can I?"

"Mhm, that's good. If Danzhu and Cangxuan had your kind of awareness, they wouldn't still be at their current level."

Mobius couldn't help but chuckle. Thinking of Danzhu and Cangxuan made her feel a bit frustrated. When she had taken them in, it wasn't just because they were the only ones willing to come; it was also because she saw their potential. Those two…

Were exceptionally intelligent!

They were, however, always unable to take that final, crucial step. Because of this, there were many things they couldn't do in their own labs, and in the end, they still had to rely on Klein.

"Yeah..."

Thinking of those two, Ling Xi nodded silently. Those two really were something else. One was obsessed with stocks, constantly dreaming of financial freedom, while the other spent all day tinkering with figurines. They hardly seemed like normal researchers.

"Right, about last night, there's something I wanted to ask you."

Suddenly, Mobius seemed to recall something, her gaze shifting to Ling Xi.

Ling Xi: "???" Wait, could it be about what happened on the overpass?

Hearing this, Ling Xi immediately felt a pang of panic.

Calm down, calm down. After all, Mobius had been quite drunk last night. She might not even remember what happened in the end.

Besides, so much had happened last night – drinking, the car breaking down, and then him carrying Mobius back. It wasn't just about the overpass. So, calm down, calm down, wait for Mobius to ask.

With that thought, Ling Xi forced himself to compose himself and asked with feigned nonchalance, "So, Doctor, what did you want to ask?"

"Mmmph..."

Mobius pondered for a moment and then smiled, "It's nothing special, really. I just wanted to ask about when we were on the overpass together last night..."

Ling Xi: "..."

Chapter 38: The Rebellious Disciple Shows the Makings of a Warlord!

Hearing Mobius's question, Ling Xi's heart leaped into his throat. Was this snake really going to settle scores?

"Ahem, it's not anything special, it's just..."

Mobius smiled slightly, "When we were on the overpass together last night, what you said to me, was it true?"

Ling Xi: "..." So it wasn't about that last thing.

And what he had said to Mobius...

"Of course, it's true."

Ling Xi's answer was immediate and sincere. "I agree with your understanding, Doctor, and I know why you're doing this. Therefore, I absolutely support your actions and methods, because..."

Ling Xi said earnestly, "What you said last night was also very correct. Humans... their physical evolution has long failed to keep pace with the development of civilization and technology. If we cling to the old ways without innovation, then... being eliminated is only a matter of time!"

Ling Xi's words were sincere, without any hint of perfunctory or deception towards Mobius. This was indeed his true thought. As a transmigrator who had seen the script, he naturally knew why humanity would perish and the power of the Fused Warriors. And the Fused Warriors...

Although Mei contributed, from the current situation, Mobius was undoubtedly the one spearheading it. After all, she was already experimenting with the fusion of human and Honkai Beast genes.

"Mmm... I really didn't misjudge you."

Mobius couldn't help but hug Ling Xi and hummed, "It seems recruiting you to my lab was truly my most correct decision. Ling Xi, how about... you stop being my assistant and become my..."

Mobius placed her right index finger on her lips, a grin spreading across her face, and smiled, "Student?"

"Pfft..."

Ling Xi nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. Student?

Good heavens, was she trying to make him into a rebellious disciple? Uh... no, if he became Mobius's student, he would inevitably be subjected to all sorts of strange experiments. And he...

While he could accept Mobius conducting her experiments, it didn't mean he enjoyed being part of them!

"Um, Doctor, I appreciate your kindness, but..."

Although Ling Xi wanted to refuse, Mobius had said it herself. A direct refusal would be impolite, so he needed a reason!

To be honest, he was truly grateful that Mobius was willing to take him as her student. He had looked up Mobius's information, and apart from the rumors online and within the Flame-Chasing Moths, Mobius was an exceptionally brilliant scholar, arguably the top scholar in the world at the moment, and there was no one else!

Perhaps only the future Mei could rival her!

It seemed that anyone with "Mei" in their name was a powerhouse. Like "green plum wine," or the "Six Monsters of Meishan," and even the sound of "Silver bottle... The silver bottle suddenly breaks, and the water gushes out; the iron cavalry charges, and the swords and spears clash!"

In short, Mobius was incredibly strong, yet she had never taken a student. It wasn't that no one wanted to be her student, but rather... she simply didn't intend to take any. Now it seemed, Mobius didn't not want students, but rather...

She hadn't found anyone worthy!

After all, her philosophy on humanity differed from 99.9999% of others. The remaining were either extremists or messengers of God. As for himself...

Honestly, if he hadn't known the script and understood that humanity would perish without evolution, he might not have agreed with Mobius's philosophy.

"But what?"

Mobius asked with a smile. Honestly, she craved Ling Xi's... cough cough, his power. Whether it was the power of lightning and flames, or Ling Xi's strength as a researcher!

And she would, without hesitation, impart all her knowledge to Ling Xi. After all...

Humanity couldn't have just one Pioneer. Besides, she had already become a thorn in the side of many. A bunch of conservatives who only knew how to stick to the old ways. The moment they saw any new variable that could threaten their interests, they couldn't wait to start eliminating dissenters!

And her recent acceleration of research into genes and the power of Honkai Beasts was precisely to gain enough self-preservation capabilities!

After all, she couldn't keep navigating through so many people forever. But her current technology wasn't mature yet, and rashly altering her own genes could lead to very serious consequences. Honestly...

Just a few days ago, she had been at a loss for what to do. But it was at that moment that she saw hope...

Ling Xi possessed sufficient strength, shared her ideals, and was one of the rare few who, despite knowing what she was doing, didn't dislike or fear her. Such a young person, of course, she wanted to keep by her side by any means necessary.

"But my abilities are definitely not good enough..."

Ling Xi scratched his head as he rejected Mobius's invitation. "After all, you know very well what my level is, Doctor. I... probably don't have the qualifications to be your student yet. Others would gossip."

"This one?"

Mobius couldn't help but laugh, "Do you think Klein would gossip, or Cangxuan and Danzhu?"

"Eh... No, I'm not talking about them, they're all very good to me!"

Ling Xi quickly shook his head and denied it. After all, he understood those girls. Firstly, Klein would absolutely not behave like that; that girl is just naturally ditzy, a workaholic, and ultimately Mobius's tool. As for Cangxuan and Danzhu...

These two troublemakers, one dreams of financial freedom, and the other only cares about figurines. How could they possibly...?

"So you're talking about people outside?"

Mobius slowly approached Ling Xi, pulling on his collar with her hand, bringing her face to within five centimeters of his. She asked with a smile, "Ling Xi, do you think, with our laboratory's current reputation, we'd care about any gossip?"

"Huh?"

Ling Xi...

After a moment of stunned silence, Ling Xi just wanted to exclaim, "Good heavens, this is unbelievable!"

Indeed, Mobius's laboratory was now called a "demon's den" by the Flame-Chasing Moths. There were even rumors that once you entered, you couldn't leave intact, and...

If anyone in the institute felt unwell, without a doubt, it had to be Mobius's doing!

Furthermore, among the top ten taboos in the institute were: do not enter Mobius's laboratory, do not eat anything Mobius gives you, do not believe what Mobius says, and so on...

In short, Mobius was right. With our laboratory's current reputation, why should we fear gossip?

Just like a certain Boss Cao, who shall remain nameless. Although everyone initially called him a "Cao thief," and he was very unhappy at first, he later stopped caring. That's called having a broad perspective!

However, later on, everyone suddenly realized, "What? I'm the Cao thief myself?"

"I have the makings of a powerful figure?"

Chapter 39: Bad Women Only Lie to Me!