The Hidden Power of "Infinity"! / I'll Protect the Doctor Forever!

However, Ling Xi greatly admired Einstein as well. She was an exceptionally brilliant scientist of the Pre-Collapse Civilization. If possible, Ling Xi wanted to bring her to his Doctor's side. Then, before the Herrscher of Rock appeared, they could leave together in advance and leave more hope for the future.

After chatting with Einstein for a while longer, the two exchanged contact information before finally saying goodbye...

"Doctor, have you finished talking with Mei?"

Back at their old spot, Ling Xi found that his Doctor had already returned and was sorting through documents.

"Mm. I wanted to invite her to join the Flame-Chasing Moths, but she declined on the grounds of her studies. I wonder what will become of her in Changkong City."

Mobius spread her hands, looking somewhat disappointed. After all, a Honkai outbreak would occur in Changkong City before long. Naturally, she did not want such a talented young woman to disappear just like that.

"..."

Ling Xi really wanted to say there was absolutely no need to worry. Mei and Kevin both had protagonist plot armor... But history had already changed somewhat. Who knew whether Mei and Kevin might actually get GG'd in the Third Honkai Eruption?

So, when they went back to evacuate people, he would take Mei and Kevin with them as well. After all... according to the timeline, Mei and Kevin joined the Flame-Chasing Moths after the Third Honkai Eruption.

"It'll be fine, Doctor. I think..."

Ling Xi smiled faintly. "After some time passes, once Mei understands the disaster, she should agree."

"Hehe, that's true."

Mobius smiled too, then yawned. "All right, let's go back to the hotel. Also... let's look around the city tomorrow. We can have fun for a few more days before heading back. What do you think?"

"Sure. It's rare for us to come out like this, so resting for a few days sounds nice."

Of course Ling Xi would not refuse. Traveling with the Doctor—wasn't this the perfect chance to raise her affection for him?

If things went well, perhaps he could even take the Doctor down in one fell swoop and have her perform a Snake Shedding for him.

Of course, that depended on whether the Doctor agreed. But with Mobius's personality, he probably would not get an opportunity if he made the first move. After all... Mobius was definitely the dominant one!

So, if Mobius dared to flirt with him again this time, he would definitely get her, make her understand that doing bad things came at a price. After all, the Doctor was his wife—well... his future wife.

"Then it's settled."

Seeing Ling Xi agree, Mobius seemed rather pleased. Now that they were away from home, with no Klein around to interrupt them and the conference over, this was the perfect time to carry out her "inheritance" plan!

Of course, that depended on Ling Xi agreeing. But with Ling Xi's personality, making the first move might frighten him and make him think she was setting him up again. So... this time, she would not take the initiative. She would only drop a few hints and let Ling Xi act first.

At worst, she could stay a few more days. Klein was at the laboratory anyway.

Meanwhile, in Changkong City...

"The Doctor should be back tomorrow..."

At the laboratory, Klein was working overtime to organize experimental documents, along with the experimental record sheets the Doctor had left for her before departing, telling her which experiments to conduct. In short...

She hoped the Doctor would return soon.

"Ling Xi should be back soon..."

In the dormitory, Seele hugged the pillow Ling Xi had touched that day, a hopeful smile on her face...

The Hidden Ability of Infinity!

"Absurd. This is utterly absurd. They clearly knew what the outcome would be, yet they still gave her ten percent of the resources. What were those people thinking?"

At night, it was still the old place, except the three elderly men had become five. One of them was clearly furious.

"There's nothing we can do. Our authority is limited, and the matter of resource allocation involves too many interests. Besides..."

Another old man shook his head. "The temptation of longevity is simply too great for them. And the success Mobius displayed today has already struck a nerve with many people. After all, Mobius's abilities speak for themselves."

"No. Our resources are not abundant, and they must be used where they belong. Trading ten percent of our resources for an evolution with unknown prospects—how stupid can that be? I wouldn't object to giving her one percent, but ten percent is far too extravagant."

The old man was clearly still angry. Ten percent of the resources might not sound like much, but these were resources planned and allocated by the entire United Nations. Though they were not all of humanity's resources, they were worth at least trillions in currency. If used elsewhere, they could break through countless bottlenecks.

Resources were one thing, but the real issue was... if Mobius truly created this so-called evolution, it would mark the beginning of a disaster. After all, no one knew whether the edited human genes would contain flaws. If they contaminated the human gene pool, humanity would face real danger!

"Enough. It's time to make a decision!"

At last, the leading old man waved his hand. "To prevent the human gene pool from being contaminated, and to use our limited resources for technology, we must take action. We will now vote on whether to carry out... the elimination plan!"

As soon as he said that, three of the remaining four raised their hands. Clearly, they were staunch supporters of the technological faction.

The remaining person did not support Mobius either. He simply felt matters had not reached this point yet. Mobius was a top scholar humanity saw only once in a millennium. Though her skill tree had gone somewhat crooked, that did not diminish her excellence. Yet for the sake of so-called resource allocation, these people wanted to eliminate such a scholar...

He truly found it difficult to accept.

Of course, this was also because of Mobius herself. If she had continued as before, honestly working as a researcher in the laboratory while the headquarters allocated her resources, then she would never have been in mortal danger. Back then, Mobius could still be controlled. Without resources or money, she could not stir up any waves. But...

Things were different now. Mobius now had the authority to mobilize at least trillions in resources. They could no longer use funding to restrain her. Who knew what terrifying things Mobius might create? Moreover...

According to intelligence, of the two Honkai incidents at the Changkong City research institute, one had been confirmed to involve Mobius, and Mobius had admitted it. As for the other... according to the investigation, there was a strong possibility that it had also been Mobius's doing. So...

For such a dangerous element who could neither be controlled nor trusted, elimination was the safest choice!

After all, humanity's technological development was flourishing. There was no need to risk dealing with something so dangerous!

"Make preparations. Mobilize Poisoned Pupae's A-rank members, Scorpion and Shadow. Bring two B-rank squads as well and prepare to carry out the elimination plan. Remember... keep it discreet!"

Once the vote was decided, the leading old man immediately issued the order. As for why they were using A-rank rather than S-rank members, it was because S-rank members were too easily exposed. Their special abilities made them easy to trace.

Mobilizing S-rank members would require him to grant more authority, and the consequence of that would be exposing themselves as well.

After all, the elimination plan was not an order from the Flame-Chasing Moths. It was only their own decision. Therefore, it had to be carried out in secret. No information could be exposed!

"Haha, so stupid."

At the arcade, Mobius had directly KO'd Ling Xi, wearing a smug expression.

"Doctor, that was unfair!"

Ling Xi looked speechless. Right after the match began, Mobius had suddenly told him to close his eyes for a surprise. As a result...

Ten seconds later, his second character had already entered the arena. He was not particularly good at fighting games to begin with, and he and Mobius were nearly evenly matched. In the end, the Doctor KO'd him by relying on her one-character advantage!

"Hmph, that's why I said you're stupid."

Mobius snorted smugly. "You're so naive. Haven't you heard the saying? The prettier a girl is, the better she is at lying. Haha."

"Forget it. Let's go somewhere else."

Having beaten Ling Xi, Mobius lost interest in continuing to play and directly dragged him to their next destination.

It was already eight in the evening. The two wandered around the streets, enjoying themselves. After all, this was the capital of the Mu Continent. Its prosperity was far beyond what Changkong City could compare to.

"Your shaved ice, please."

Outside a cold dessert shop, the server brought over two cups of shaved ice and placed them before Ling Xi and Mobius. "Please enjoy."

"Thanks."

Ling Xi casually thanked him, then picked up a cup and handed it to Mobius, who was playing on her phone. "Doctor, the shaved ice is here."

"Mhm, got it..."

Mobius nodded, casually took it, then picked up her spoon and scooped out a mouthful, preparing to put it in her mouth...

Warning: Contract target is in danger!

At that very moment, Ling Xi's Infinite Imprint issued a warning. And the target of that warning was his contract target—Mobius?

"Could it be..."

Smack!

Ling Xi directly knocked the spoon out of Mobius's hand as she was bringing it to her mouth.

"Hm?"

The spoon in Mobius's hand was immediately knocked to the ground, and the shaved ice she had been about to eat spilled everywhere.

"Ling Xi?"

Mobius looked at Ling Xi in annoyance. She had just been about to eat, only for him to interrupt her—and directly knock it onto the ground.

"Huff..."

Ling Xi took a deep breath. Sure enough, once he knocked the spoon from Mobius's hand, Infinity's warning disappeared. So, the problem was clearly with the shaved ice.

"Sorry, Doctor. I don't know how to explain it, but we'd better not eat it."

However, Ling Xi could not tell Mobius too much about the Infinite Imprint right now. They were on the street, not in the laboratory. Some things could not be discussed here.

"Hm?"

At this point, Mobius seemed to realize something as well. Based on what she knew of Ling Xi, he would not spill her food for no reason unless he truly wanted to make her angry. But... what benefit would that bring him?

So...

Mobius carefully examined the remaining shaved ice. It was colorless and odorless. In this situation...

"Hehe, it seems... someone has set their sights on me again."

After thinking for less than five seconds, Mobius had already figured out the reason. She muttered to herself, "The conference only ended less than half a day ago, and they're already so eager to get rid of me?"

As she spoke, she looked toward the cold dessert shop—or rather, at the server who had just made their shaved ice. Smiling, she said, "Poisoned Pupae A-rank assassin, the killer known for being the best with poison, Scorpion. Won't you come out and meet us?"

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I Will Always Protect the Doctor!

"Poisoned Pupae!"

The instant he heard that name, Ling Xi decisively stepped in front of Mobius and warily looked toward the cold dessert shop. That had been close. Fortunately, he had the Infinite Imprint. Fortunately, he had contracted the Doctor. Otherwise... Mobius would have been in danger just now.

"I never expected to fail."

Hearing Mobius's words, the waiter called Scorpion had no intention of hiding any longer. He walked out directly and smiled. "I have to say, Doctor Mobius, your assistant is truly impressive. He actually noticed my poison."

Ling Xi: "..." Noticed your ass. If Infinity hadn't warned me, the Doctor would probably already be dead.

At that moment, Ling Xi also developed killing intent toward Scorpion. This bastard actually dared target his wife. And... this time, it was not an attempt to capture her. He had poisoned her. That was going too far!

Scorpion himself was wrapped up tightly from head to toe, with only the upper half of his face exposed. His skin looked incomparably pale, and his eyes were devoid of all life. He looked... like a corpse.

"Ling Xi, don't make any contact with him!"

Mobius had also seen the situation clearly and hurriedly warned Ling Xi, "He has a special constitution. His body is filled with toxins. His blood, sweat, even his saliva contain deadly poison. You'll be poisoned if you directly touch his skin too. And..."

"This poison is similar to Honkai disease. There is currently no cure."

"Hm?"

Poison similar to Honkai disease? Wasn't that... Honkai Energy radiation?

In other words, this guy had been severely corrupted by Honkai Energy yet was still alive. However... his body had already become Dishi-like. His pale skin and mutated eyes were proof enough.

"Doctor Mobius, forgive me!"

Scorpion immediately made his move, spraying out a cloud of black mist.

"Edison, Electromagnetic Shield!"

Ling Xi directly used the Edison mid Stigmata he had drawn last time. Its ability consumed Honkai Energy to summon an electromagnetic shield that blocked all energy-based attacks!

"Sirin, can you analyze the other side's Honkai Energy intensity?"

As he deployed the electromagnetic shield, Ling Xi also sought Sirin's help.

Sirin immediately gave him an answer. "Based on the radiation level, the target's Honkai Energy intensity is between 400 and 600 HW. The Aslaug top Stigmata can withstand radiation levels of 1000 HW. For you... it is safe!"

"Oh, so I can ignore his radiation?"

Hearing that answer, Ling Xi was immediately relieved. The enemy's poison attack was at most 600. While 600 HW of Honkai radiation was enough to turn an ordinary person into ashes in seconds, against his poison resistance of at least 1,200, the enemy could not even break his defense!

"Doctor, don't move!"

Dawnbreaker.

After using the electromagnetic shield to protect Mobius, Ling Xi directly summoned Dawnbreaker, ignored the enemy's Honkai Energy corrosion, and slashed at Scorpion!