Hearing Su Yu's question, Shang Jianyao put on an expression that said, "You really have ideas too":
"I contacted his hidden consciousness."
Su Yu shook her head, smiling:
"Indeed, ignorance is fearless. And then?"
Shang Jianyao answered frankly:
"He was shouting, 'Save me.'"
Su Yu was silent for a moment before saying:
"Do you have any other questions? If not, you can leave."
Shang Jianyao thought seriously for a moment and said:
"The chief of the 'Crystal Consciousness Church' abandoned his physical body when entering the 'New World', while the 'Buddha's Incarnation' still retains his body. Many 'New World' level Awakened are the same. Which is right and which is wrong?"
Su Yu was silent again, and after a while, she said:
"There's no conclusion yet.
"Some of the 'New World' powerhouses who chose to retain their physical bodies regretted it when they occasionally woke up, while others were very grateful. As for the reasons, none of them mentioned it."
Shang Jianyao gave a long "Hmm" and bid farewell and turned around without hesitation, leaving room 21.
As soon as he returned to the "Old Task Force," Jiang Baimian stood up, glanced at the door, and asked curiously:
"Was the information you got valuable?"
"A martial arts manual ranked in the top three of the entire Jianghu." The current Shang Jianyao clearly appreciated Director Su's analogy very much, and then added a bunch of qualifiers himself.
While Long Yuehong was a little stunned, Jiang Baimian said thoughtfully:
"A priceless treasure...
"The accumulated experience of generations of 'Mind Corridor' level Awakened in the company?"
Clap clap clap, Shang Jianyao applauded.
"What does it specifically include?" Jiang Baimian knew she had guessed correctly.
"Some precautions and the danger levels, shadow profiles, and walkthrough methods of many rooms." Shang Jianyao didn't elaborate.
After all, there really was too much.
"It's really a priceless treasure. With this information, you might be able to explore the depths of the 'Mind Corridor' in a year." Jiang Baimian glanced at the door again. "We'll talk about this later."
What she meant was that the knowledge related to the "Mind Corridor" would be discussed later when they went to the surface. This might be a training session to familiarize themselves with the bionic intelligent armor, or it might be a new mission.
After saying that, Jiang Baimian pointed to a file bag on the table:
"This is the 'Angel of Life' necklace. You can take it back now. The 'Six Senses Beads' must wait until the next time you go out to apply."
Just like those three sets of military exoskeletons.
The reason for returning the "Angel of Life" necklace to Shang Jianyao was very simple. It was to protect him from his previous "messing around," to balance the chaotic aura within his "Sea of Origin." Therefore, whether it was inside "Pangu Biology" or on the gray land surface, this item had to be placed where he could get it quickly, lest it be too late.
You should know that the "descent" that those auras might attract directly affects the mind world. Shang Jianyao couldn't avoid it by hiding in the company and not going out.
Therefore, approving him to always carry the "Angel of Life" necklace was a matter of course. Anyway, as a "Mind Corridor" level Awakened, he was already a great weapon. The higher-ups didn't care too much about him having one more item.
Shang Jianyao immediately walked towards the team leader's desk, shouting:
"Since the company has dealt with it, I wonder if the corresponding negative effects have changed."
"It seems so." Jiang Baimian pointed to the file bag and said, "Minister Xi Yu told me not to touch it directly if possible."
"Poisonous?" Shang Jianyao's train of thought was always peculiar.
Then, he picked up the file bag and opened it.
Inside was a tightly wrapped plastic bag, layer upon layer, very difficult to open.
"This won't do. How can I be in time at a critical moment..." Shang Jianyao commented, turning his head to Long Yuehong and said, "Quick, lend me a hand!"
"How to help?" Long Yuehong asked cautiously.
"Of course, use your mechanical arm to help. This isn't more difficult than opening a can." Shang Jianyao was always confident.
With Long Yuehong's help, he quickly tore off the layers of plastic bags, revealing the paper jewelry box inside.
The silver "Angel of Life" necklace lay quietly inside.
Shang Jianyao didn't care. He picked it up directly, weighed it, and said with emotion:
"It's a pity. It can't help me fall asleep faster anymore."
What he meant was that the original "sleepy" negative effect was gone.
"What discomfort do you have now?" Jiang Baimian asked.
Shang Jianyao sensed for a while and took a step to the side.
His right leg seemed to have lost its strength and could only be dragged behind, exceptionally cumbersome.
This made him walk with a limp.
Shang Jianyao then put the "Angel of Life" necklace on the table. His movements immediately returned to normal.
When he picked up the item again with his left palm, his left arm suddenly sank, almost dropping the necklace to the ground.
With a snap, the fingers of his left hand became weak, letting the item in his hand fall.
Shang Jianyao didn't rush to pick it up. He raised his hand and stroked his chin:
"It seems to be paralyzing parts of my limbs, and it's random. The result is different every time I pick it up."
"In other words, the price for that Awakened is partial limb paralysis, but he can't strip away the ability. The price should be directly solidified and won't change, won't show randomness. However the items created from his aura can present this." Jiang Baimian analyzed in depth.
While speaking, she began to recall which members of the management were disabled, with one of their hands or feet crippled. Gradually, she locked onto four targets.
There must be normal people among them who are in wheelchairs due to illness, so Jiang Baimian couldn't narrow down the scope further for the time being.
As for the effect of the "Angel of Life" necklace, it was still "cardiac arrest."
Shang Jianyao put the item back into the jewelry box and stuffed paper around it.
Then, he tried to pick up the jewelry box and put it in his pocket.
"This kind of isolation is almost enough." Shang Jianyao sensed it and said truthfully.
"It's not a problem for you, but ordinary people shouldn't be able to, at least two or three more layers of isolation are needed." Jiang Baimian thought for a moment and said.
This was because Shang Jianyao had already entered the "Mind Corridor" and his ability to withstand the negative effects of various items had been significantly enhanced.
After discussing this matter, Shang Jianyao looked at Bai Chen:
"Have you guys discussed which points to do gene modifications on?"
"It's not completely finalized yet." Bai Chen didn't hide it.
Jiang Baimian followed up with an explanation:
"My suggestion is to choose a good biological prosthesis first, and then match it with its functions as much as possible, trying to promote each other, making one plus one greater than two. But the general principle is to use the least risky option, not the best effect."
"Yeah, yeah, can't take risks." Long Yuehong interjected from the side.
Hearing him speak, Jiang Baimian looked at him and asked with a smile:
"Have you written your transfer application?"
Long Yuehong stammered:
"Not, not yet."
Shang Jianyao immediately laughed, approached him, and patted him on the shoulder:
"It seems like you can't bear to leave us!"
Long Yuehong's face turned red, and he couldn't say a word.
The gazes of Jiang Baimian and Bai Chen towards him were quite gentle, but one had an obvious smile, and the other had only a slight hint.
Everyone has been through thick and thin together for more than a year and have a deep friendship formed in battle. It's normal to be reluctant to leave, and there's nothing to laugh at.
After Long Yuehong's face recovered a little, Jiang Baimian said with a smile:
"In any case, think it over clearly. There's no need to rush to make a decision. We should be resting for a long time. After all, Xiao Bai needs some time to recover after the surgery.
"You also know that our next missions will become more and more dangerous, and we may enter the Wasteland Ruins 13 again. Everyone wants to live a different life, and we fully respect your choice."
"Mm." Long Yuehong nodded.
Shang Jianyao quickly started a new topic, telling the whole story of what happened in that ruin last night, focusing on the *Tieshan Daily* and *People's Journal*.
Jiang Baimian's expression gradually became solemn:
"Tieshan City is a very famous ruin from the Chaos Era. Many large forces have gained a lot there, but that doesn't include us.
"Moreover, you should all remember that one of the five holy lands of the 'Crystal Consciousness Church' is in Tieshan City."
Tieshan City Second Food Company!
"Room '522' is very valuable." Long Yuehong couldn't help but sigh.
The owner of the room had clearly been to the Tieshan City Ruins in the mid-to-late Chaos Era. The existence of so many "Heartless Ones" was proof of this.
This also shows that he is not young now, at least around seventy years old.
"And that genius scientist, Lin Sui, is also worth paying attention to." Jiang Baimian said as she sat down.
She entered the intranet to search for the part of the information related to the Old World.
After a while, she raised her head and said to Shang Jianyao, Bai Chen, and Long Yuehong:
"No such person was found."
At least not in the part of the Old World information collected by "Pangu Biology."
"That's a bit interesting." Shang Jianyao raised his hand and stroked his chin.
Jiang Baimian quickly reminded him:
"Rest for two nights first, and go when you're refreshed."
Shang Jianyao was injured when he first explored room "522." Although it wasn't serious, it still left a little impact that needed time to recover.
"Okay." The current Shang Jianyao didn't force himself.