After another morning of various negotiations and meetings, this meeting with the alien personnel finally came to an end. Although the end of the meeting will inevitably bring a new wave of online buzz, it has nothing to do with Li Xingkong anymore.
Having grown accustomed to being alone, he found it quite difficult to sit still in this kind of setting. All sorts of people came and went, some wanting to get a closer look at him, others wanting to strike up a conversation and become acquainted with him. He had seen more people today than he had in the past few years on the moon.
At first, Li Xingkong was willing to exchange a few polite words with them and show off his language learning ability. However, as more and more people arrived, Li Xingkong became too lazy to speak and could only raise his glass to each person who came.
Such social occasions are a rare treasure, a paradise, for those seeking fame, fortune, or opportunities. But for someone like Li Xingkong, who is devoid of desire, they seem rather boring. One man's meat is another man's poison—this perfectly describes the situation.
After the meeting ended, and nearly an hour of private conversations ensued, the room finally quieted down, and Li Xingkong and Tang Cheng finally had time to rest.
This meeting is far more troublesome than conducting research or engaging in spiritual practice.
They found a small room behind the scenes of the event, and after sitting down, the two looked at each other and saw a hint of helplessness in each other's eyes before they chuckled a few times.
"Dealing with people is an art in itself; it's much harder than doing research."
Tang Cheng thought back for a moment. Fortunately, he didn't have many opportunities to speak. The questions raised by these individuals in the meeting seemed ordinary, but no one knew how many pitfalls lay within them. Just by watching their verbal exchanges, one could feel the atmosphere of battle.
"Indeed, even if I were to retreat into seclusion for a few more years, I wouldn't want to come to this kind of event again."
Li Xingkong was also a bit overwhelmed. As the main character of this event, he couldn't remain silent, but he also lacked experience in speaking. Fortunately, his initial display of strength had impressed everyone present, and no one dared to ask him any inappropriate questions, which indirectly reduced the difficulty of socializing.
Then look at the representative from Divine Land. Throughout the entire meeting, all the traps and difficulties were focused on him, but he handled them all with ease. In terms of negotiation, he is definitely a master.
The two were still chatting idly about their performance when a knock came at the door of the small room.
"Mr. Li, Mr. Tang?"
Speak of the devil, and he appears; the voice was unmistakably that of the spokesperson who had just been on stage.
Tang Cheng immediately stood up from his chair and went to open the door.
The spokesperson was standing outside the door.
"This meeting is now officially over. Do you have any plans for the future? I'll have someone come and see you off."
It seems that most of the people have already left.
Tang Cheng glanced at Li Xingkong; they hadn't really decided on their next steps yet.
The performance was all arranged, and all they need to do now is make appearances when it's time to show up. They have some free time now.
"Why don't we go home first? It's been years since we've been back."
Li Xingkong. This matter of cooperating with the propaganda of Divine Land was considered to be over. Although he had refined a few Earth Vein himself, the deployment plan for these things had been handed over to Old Tang to arrange at the time, and there was still no response.
I have some more freedom right now, so I might as well go home for a visit.
"Sure, I'll go back too."
Although Tang Cheng Heavenly Capital Old Tang, and he could be seen every time he went to meetings with the ground, he hadn't seen his mother for a long time.
"Then I'll arrange the itinerary for you two right away?"
The spokesperson was already preparing to greet people, but Li Xingkong indicated that he didn't need to bother.
"Just give us the entire flight plan application."
What kind of itinerary do you need? Being able to fly means you can do whatever you want.
"Okay, all done in a minute."
"Speaking of which, Mr. Li, your return gift is really making me a little scared."
While waiting for the application to be approved, the spokesperson chatted with Li Xingkong and the others.
"When I received the document, my entire back was instantly soaked with sweat."
Although he speaks of it in a relaxed tone now, you can still see how nervous he was at the time from the lingering fear in his eyes.
"It's just a return gift, is it really that much of an exaggeration?"
In Li Xingkong's view, this thing was just a basic technical document. Although it was a bit more advanced than the current technology on Earth Star, it wasn't too advanced. At least, many countries on Earth Star could already operate gene editing technology.
"Technologies involving the human body are inherently valuable, especially in modern society. Without extensive human trials, these technologies are difficult to further develop. Moreover, gene editing involves methods that can extend lifespan, and countries around the world are eager to research this technology."
The spokesperson briefly explained to Li Xingkong, "Especially since this technology isn't particularly advanced, and there are already existing operating methods, it can be used as soon as it's brought back, with no learning barriers, which makes it even more valuable."
"Oh, this..."
Li Xingkong hadn't really thought that far ahead. When he took it out, all he thought about was that this thing could adjust everyone's affinity with Spiritual Qi energy. As for other effects, wasn't he about to start cultivating immortality? Once he embarked on cultivation, wouldn't extending his lifespan be the most basic thing?
It can only be said that his plan is quite good, but after all, he has only tested the Spiritual Qi revival on the moon so far. There is not a single Spiritual Qi on Earth Star, and the cultivation has not been publicized. So far, only a few people involved in the plan know about it.
Many people are still unaware of this, so they are naturally drawn to technologies like Gene Dictionary.
It can only be said that Li Xingkong's considerations were somewhat too idealistic.
"Fortunately, our venue had very tight security arrangements, and the technical documents had already been sent to a safe place before the meeting ended."
Regardless of the process, at least so far, the ending is good.
The group chatted for a while about the various abilities Li Xingkong had demonstrated at the meeting, and Li Xingkong's flight application was successfully approved.
It can only be said that many people are silently watching their current position, and the speed at which this application was approved is incredibly fast.
Having received the approval documents, Li Xingkong and Tang Cheng didn't plan to linger any longer. This was just a temporary venue, and the staff responsible for cleaning up were already arriving, so it was time for them to leave.
After bidding farewell to the spokesperson, Li Xingkong took Tang Cheng and immediately took off from the spot. After flying to an altitude of about several tens of meters, he briefly determined his direction and then soared straight towards the horizon, leaving a trail of white sonic boom clouds in the sky as he broke the sound barrier.
Seeing this ability to fly freely and at will, even the spokesperson, who was gazing into the distance, couldn't help but feel a hint of envy.
Who wouldn't want this idyllic lifestyle?