"I heard that Mr. Yin has a channel that can help us obtain a large amount of clean freshwater?"
After Instructor Yin and Zheng Xu sat down, Yuan Heguang took his own chair and got straight to the point.
Zheng Xu's breathing was a little rapid, and he didn't speak.
Instructor Yin nodded calmly. "Yes, but besides Danshui, we actually have many other resources."
"Hmm?" Yuan Heguang raised his eyelids slightly, his sharp gaze making people uneasy. Zheng Xu, feeling nervous, secretly pinched his thigh to barely relax.
Instructor Yin remained calm, explaining with his seasoned experience, "We didn't announce it beforehand because we didn't want any complications."
Yuan Heguang scoffed, his tone indifferent. "It seems Mr. Yin is afraid that too much bait with wine will scare away this big fish?"
"You flatter me, you flatter me..." Instructor Yin shook his head with a smile, "Actually, we should be in a cooperative relationship."
Yuan Heguang took another look at the two people in front of him; they did indeed look different from ordinary people.
One looked like a soldier, but his words and manners were quite smooth; the other seemed to be a clerk, and a complete novice.
The only thing these two people have in common...
That's roughly based on their physique.
Unlike the widespread famine both domestically and internationally, they are different.
The two men in front of him had ruddy complexions and robust physiques, clearly not someone who often went hungry; in fact, he was certain that their usual diet was quite good.
After quickly weighing the options in his mind, Yuan Heguang composed himself and asked, "What other resources do you have?"
Instructor Yin said, "Food, minerals, cars, warships, airplanes, rockets... even if you need any kind of talent, our organization has them all!"
Yuan Heguang's eyes widened slightly, and he looked at Instructor Yin and his companion carefully for a few more moments before frowning slightly. "Did you wipe out some industrialized nation?"
But even if you destroyed an entire industrialized nation, you probably couldn't gather all of these things, right?
Instructor Yin smiled and said, "Mr. Yuan, you may not know this, but our organization has always loved peace and has always been a guardian of world peace and a nemesis of disasters. Salvation is our mission, so we never interfere in the internal affairs of other countries."
Yuan Heguang crossed his arms on the table, not responding to Instructor Yin's words, his gaze seeming to say, "Go on, I'm listening."
Instructor Yin coughed twice, not embarrassed at all, and continued speaking as Yuan Heguang had instructed:
"Mr. Yuan, in fact, Earth is not alone in the universe. You actually have many companions that you cannot usually reach."
"Oh? So you're aliens?" Yuan Heguang remained remarkably calm, even pulling open a drawer, taking something out, and slapping it onto the table.
Instructor Yin glanced at it, and his eyelids twitched involuntarily. Zheng Xu next to him was even more on edge, as if he had a fear of heights and was on a roller coaster.
because--
Yuan Heguang took out a pistol with a magazine from the drawer!
Having been a member of the Mutual Aid Society for so long, Instructor Yin had never encountered someone keeping a handgun in his office before, and this was the first time he had ever been pointed at with a gun like this...
The way Mr. Yuan acted in front of him was completely unexpected.
He had just thought that he might be kicked out for saying that, but he never expected that the other party would actually pull out a gun!
The warning signal is so obvious that it's best not to lay any groundwork now.
Instructor Yin secretly reported the current information through the system's communication function, saying tactfully:
"Uh... we actually come from a parallel universe. As for our organization, its full name is the Parallel Spacetime Mutual Aid Society. Our mission is to unite as one, help each other, and combine the strengths of various universes to help the affected universes overcome the disaster together."
"Mr. Yuan, this is the seventh dimension our Mutual Aid Society has reached. Without exception, the previous six dimensions have all joined our Mutual Aid Society, and we have done our best to help them. Now all dimensions are in the process of orderly recovery."
"Parallel universe?" Yuan Heguang clearly hadn't expected such an answer. It was more like aliens, since there was a wormhole on Saturn, so it wasn't impossible for aliens to exist.
What evidence do you have?
As soon as he finished speaking, Yuan Heguang's peripheral vision twitched, sensing something...
west appeared in the office.
It was a small, completely black wormhole, impenetrable even to light.
But at that moment, someone walked out from inside...
Yuan Heguang was extremely surprised and even horrified. He instinctively wanted to grab the pistol on the table to defend himself, but his rational mind suppressed the impulse as soon as his hands moved.
Yuan Heguang clenched his fists tightly, remaining completely still as he watched a person emerge from the black wormhole.
When Instructor Yin and Zheng Xu saw the Spacetime Tunnel appear, they immediately understood what had happened and both stood up to salute.
"President!"
Zhang Tianyuan returned their greetings before turning to face Yuan Heguang.
Unlike Elder Zhou and the others, Yuan Heguang looked to be only in his early fifties. He was dressed in casual clothes and had a very sharp and imposing aura, like a dagger.
He stood up along with Instructor Yin and the other man, sizing up the young Zhang Tianyuan and the completely black, unyielding wormhole behind him.
Who are you?
Zhang Tianyuan is the founder and president of the Parallel Spacetime Mutual Aid Society Association.
Yuan Heguang paused for a moment, then left his desk and walked over, stating his name as he did so:
" Yuan Heguang, as for my identity, I think Mr. Yin has already told you."
Zhang Tianyuan smiled and nodded, taking the initiative to shake hands with him. He also glanced at the pistol on the table. " Captain Yin should have told you about the cooperation, right? The organization sent him here mainly for this matter."
Yuan Heguang nodded and said politely, " Mr. Yin has already mentioned it to me; our previous conversation went very smoothly."
Zhang Tianyuan smiled.
Yuan Heguang laughed after he finished speaking.
"I think we should find a more suitable place to talk." He put his arm around Zhang Tianyuan's shoulder, gesturing for him to proceed.
The two walked out like that, with Instructor Yin and Zheng Xu following behind.
The assistant outside had been waiting. Hearing the door open, he immediately turned around and looked over, his expression instantly turning strange.
How come four people came out of a room meant for three?
He was stunned, but Yuan Heguang was not.
" A Hang," he called his assistant's name, "Prepare a room for a reception; I need to discuss something with President Zhang."
The assistant, named A Hang, immediately realized what was happening, pressed the wireless earpiece on his ear, and promptly made the arrangements.
When Zhang Tianyuan and his group of four arrived at the designated location, a simple yet elegant reception room had already been prepared.
The four sat down again.
Yuan Heguang was alone, but he didn't seem to mind. He grabbed Zhang Tianyuan and asked him about parallel universes.
Zhang Tianyuan had to explain to him in detail first, "Our Mutual Aid Society has now developed into six parallel universes, each with its own unique situation. For example, Captain Yin and Zheng Xu come from No. 1 Spacetime and belong to the First Branch."
"In No. 1 Spacetime, due to abnormal solar activity causing changes in the Earth's core, Earth in that timeline is about to face a massive catastrophe that can alter plate tectonics in a short period of time..."
From No. 1 Spacetime to the latest the Day After Tomorrow Spacetime, Zhang Tianyuan highlighted the key points of each timeline and gave a general overview, also emphasizing the role of the Mutual Aid Society.
Of course, it's okay if you don't emphasize it.
With just that, Yuan Heguang fully understood the immense role the Mutual Aid Society played across different times and spaces.
Without Mutual Aid Society and Spacetime Tunnel, these parallel universes will never be able to unite in who knows how many years.
Looking at Yuan Heguang, whose attitude had completely changed, Zhang Tianyuan said, "Our communication between different timelines is quite close now. In particular, we convened a physics symposium across all timelines specifically to discuss the situation in your timeline, especially the wormhole near your Saturn."
Scholars from other timelines must be hoping you can send scholars to communicate with them.
Yuan Heguang nodded without hesitation, "No problem, we've done some research on wormholes over the years."
After agreeing to send scholars to visit, Yuan Heguang immediately thought of the matter of Danshui that he had just mentioned.
" Mr. Yin just said that you can provide us with a large amount of water and other resources?"
Zhang Tianyuan nodded. "That's right, the Mutual Aid Society does indeed possess a large amount of freshwater, its..."
We also possess a certain quantity of resources, such as food, which we can donate to you or help you coordinate trade with other timelines.
For some reason, Yuan Heguang suddenly felt a huge weight lifted from his heart, and he couldn't help but ask curiously, "Is your Danshui sourced from another time and space?"
Zhang Tianyuan nodded again. "They were transferred from other timelines."
"Then may I ask which time-space? And how much can be supplied?" Yuan Heguang asked with some doubt. Although Danshui, such an important resource, is not non-renewable, which country doesn't usually guard it closely? Why would any time-space be willing to supply it?
Zhang Tianyuan laughed and said, "To be honest, it's in No. 6 Spacetime. As for the supply..."
That's right, it's the Day After Tomorrow Spacetime.
"As mentioned earlier, the melting of the polar regions has caused significant changes in ocean salinity, affecting ocean currents and subsequently triggering climate catastrophes in the Northern Hemisphere."
"A few days ago, after they recovered somewhat, they held a branch meeting and decided to entrust us with handling the problem of excessive melting of polar icebergs."
So you don't need to worry about the supply.
"Barring unforeseen circumstances, we should be able to supply you with a stable water source for the next thirty years."
Leaving aside the Arctic, Antarctica alone contains 72% of the Earth's freshwater resources, meaning that more than 70% of the Earth's freshwater is frozen in Antarctica!
In the Day After Tomorrow Spacetime, everything is scarce except for Danshui, which is so abundant it's causing a disaster!
So, as soon as order was restored to a little, they quickly passed a global resolution, handing over the rights to develop water resources in the Arctic to the Mutual Aid Society in a way that was almost like selling or giving it away, hoping that the headquarters could help them develop the Danshui interdimensional trade.
A portion of the profits the Mutual Aid Society receives from this project will be used to offset part of their debt to the Pacific Rim Spacetime.
After hearing Zhang Tianyuan's words, Yuan Heguang remained stunned in his seat, speechless for a long time.
He never expected that the water came from this source.
The tranquil water they cherished as their lifeblood would be given away for free in other times and spaces.
Zhang Tianyuan coughed twice. "Of course, the polar water resource development project in No. 6 Spacetime is not only supplying you, but also No. 3 Spacetime and the most water-scarce No. 5 Spacetime."
"Furthermore, all expenses required for this project will be covered by the three of you from different timelines."
Yuan Heguang suppressed his emotions and nodded, saying, "That's how it should be; we have no objections."
They really got a great deal!
For no apparent reason, someone was willing to dig up Antarctica to help them...
Such a thing probably doesn't happen once in a thousand years.
Next, Zhang Tianyuan briefly explained the project plan for the development of polar water resources in the Day After Tomorrow Spacetime to Yuan Heguang.
According to their plan for the next few days, they will conduct ice-breaking operations in Antarctica in the Day After Tomorrow Spacetime, and then transport the ice blocks directly through the Spacetime Tunnel to the ice-melting plants located in various timelines.
These Antarctica ice blocks will be disinfected here to ensure that the water sources meet safety standards and do not carry any ancient Mutavore.
After disinfection, this freshwater will be transferred to a water treatment plant for processing, and then bottled as mineral water that flows throughout the country.
If there is enough freshwater, it can be discharged directly into reservoirs or rivers without being diverted to a water treatment plant...
This is still a draft, and there are many issues that need to be studied.
For example, whether Antarctica ice is mined using machines or specialized mechs, and the location of the ice extraction, etc. Xxs-②
But this straw mat alone already gives people a glimpse of boundless hope.
Yuan Heguang was very much looking forward to this plan, and his mentality became somewhat impatient. He couldn't wait to send someone to Antarctica in the Day After Tomorrow Spacetime to dig up a piece of ice and bring it back.
After a long while, he managed to control his emotions and then smiled, saying, " President Zhang, please excuse my poor performance."
Zhang Tianyuan expressed his understanding. When he told the news to Finch Spacetime, which was the most water-scarce, Elder Tan there was much more excited. The elderly Liang Zhengping, who was in a wheelchair, almost stood up to hug him.
It was just a hair's breadth away from being a medical miracle.
No matter how promising the future may be, the Day After Tomorrow Spacetime Antarctica Danshui Development Project is still in the preparatory stage, and Yuan Heguang can only hold out hope.
After finishing that topic, Zhang Tianyuan brought up another one he wanted to know the answer to—
What exactly happened in this timeline before?