Squid Who Loves Diving

Chapter 697 Expressing Goodwill

“Yes.” Shang Jianyao nodded vigorously to express his certainty.

Jiang Baimian, who was on the sofa behind him, was already numb and didn't bother to stop him. Anyway, it wasn't a very important matter.

Committee Member Huang pondered carefully for a moment and nodded slightly.

"Olei's legacy involves the reasons for the Old World's destruction and some secrets of the 'New World.' It's normal to encounter special envoys from the Eighth Research Institute.

"The fact that you were able to escape the obstruction and even snatch a prop shows that your strength is indeed very strong."

"We were much weaker back then than we are now," Shang Jianyao said truthfully.

When they captured the Eighth Research Institute's special envoy and obtained the "Angel of Life" necklace, Shang Jianyao had not yet entered the "Mind Corridor," Jiang Baimian had not yet become an Awakened, and the "Old Task Force" had not yet obtained the two bionic smart armors.

At that time, they actually had the help of Kanna, an Awakened at the "Mind Corridor" level, but in Shang Jianyao's mind, she and the "virtual world" master who protected Aviya were in a state of exchange and could not be counted.

Committee Member Huang couldn't help but size Shang Jianyao up a few times, unable to speak for a moment.

"You can go back and sit down," Jiang Baimian tried her best not to let her tone sound helpless.

Shang Jianyao hopped on one foot before realizing that it was his left arm, which hadn't taken the "Angel of Life" necklace, that was paralyzed. He quickly switched back to normal walking.

"Your price is a bit obvious," Committee Member Huang said with a sigh upon seeing this.

His experience was undeniably rich.

After Shang Jianyao sat down again, he asked curiously:

"Is your price obvious?"

Hey! Is that something you can ask directly? Jiang Baimian felt that Shang Jianyao's price was becoming more and more serious after passing through that cruise ship shadow.

The number of impolite instances has increased!

However, she was equally concerned about Committee Member Huang's price and had been analyzing his words and actions, initially suspecting it was impatience.

Committee Member Huang laughed.

"It's not that obvious."

He turned to recall:

"The least obvious price I've ever seen was constipation.

"Unfortunately, after entering the 'Mind Corridor,' the negative effects intensified. During a surgical bowel movement assistance, he suffered an infection and unfortunately passed away.

"In those days, the cleanliness of surgery was very problematic."

The topic suddenly took on a flavor. Out of politeness, Jiang Baimian still gave a simple reply:

"This price isn't actually too hidden. If you observe the target's life status for a long time, it's easy to come to a conclusion."

Committee Member Huang said in a tone of "You guys are too young and naive":

"The reason I said it was the least obvious is because the ability he gained could effectively prevent himself from being observed for a long time.

"He was in the 'Silent Nun' field."

Vigilance related? Jiang Baimian suddenly understood.

Then, the two sides exchanged information about the secret laboratory in the No. 13 Wasteland Ruins.

Of course, the "Old Task Force" had no intention of keeping the artificial intelligence "Future" a secret. They said everything they should, but they didn't mention Wu Meng's evaluation.

Committee Member Huang's eyes widened as he listened, occasionally saying, "Although I don't understand artificial intelligence very well, I feel very shocked." On the other hand, his expression gradually became serious.

"What impact will this kind of artificial intelligence have on humanity in the future..." he murmured to himself, seemingly having the urge to nip this unknown risk in the bud.

After listening to Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao's narration, Committee Member Huang didn't comment further and nodded.

"Thank you for providing this very important information..."

"You don't suspect that we made it up ourselves?" The honest Shang Jianyao interrupted the other party's subsequent words.

Committee Member Huang chuckled.

"I have that much insight.

"The matter of 'artificial intelligence' Future, if you hadn't really encountered it, you wouldn't be able to make it up."

He turned and said:

"I wonder what kind of reward you hope to receive?

"'Salvation Army' has always been fair in its dealings."

You said that yourself... Jiang Baimian tried her best to make her smile harmless:

"Can you share information about the Eighth Research Institute with us?

"I think you've encountered special envoys from the Eighth Research Institute more than once or twice."

Unlike "Pangu Biology," the "Salvation Army" wasn't deeply hidden underground and had long taken it upon itself to save all of humanity. The probability of it being interfered with, sabotaged, and having personnel eliminated by the Eighth Research Institute wasn't small.

The reason why the "Old Task Force" chose to pass through the "Salvation Army's" sphere of influence in a friendly manner and spend the price to obtain a pass was because it would be more convenient to obtain supplies and because Jiang Baimian wanted to try to get some wool from the "Salvation Army," no, exchange information for information.

Committee Member Huang pondered for a few seconds.

"I personally have no problem in principle, but I need to make an application to the higher-ups, which will probably take one to two days."

As the committee member in charge of intelligence for the Wubei Material Coordination Committee, his superiors were naturally the entire "Salvation Army's" Material Coordination Committee.

"We can wait." Jiang Baimian didn't let her tone sound urgent. "Dealing with the Eighth Research Institute is our common goal."

After discussing this topic, Committee Member Huang flipped his wrist and looked at the mechanical watch on his hand.

The mechanical watch had many signs of wear and tear, as if it had been excavated from urban ruins and only simply repaired.

After looking at his watch, Committee Member Huang hesitated for a moment and said:

"Is it convenient to reveal the destination of your trip to the Icefield? It's fine if it's not convenient."

"There's nothing to keep secret. We're investigating the Five Holy Lands of Buddhism and plan to go to Icefield's Taicheng. By the way, we met Committee Member Xu Datong of your Security Management Committee in the Iron Mountain ruins and found that you were also investigating this matter, so we told him the information about the Five Holy Lands at that time." Jiang Baimian deliberately changed the focus of this matter from knowing Xu Datong to the "Old Task Force's" attitude towards the "Salvation Army" being consistently friendly and always sharing information.

Committee Member Huang was quite surprised.

"Your selflessness is beyond my imagination."

Normal teams would hold these intelligence for sale.

Shang Jianyao stood up again with a whoosh, pressed his right hand against his left chest, and said loudly:

"For all mankind!"

Committee Member Huang looked at him in astonishment and didn't recover for a long time.

He followed suit and stood up, pressing his right hand against his left chest with an exceptionally serious expression:

"For all mankind!"

Perhaps it was just his imagination, but Jiang Baimian felt that Committee Member Huang's eyes seemed a little moist at that moment.

Committee Member Huang slowly let out a breath and suddenly asked:

"Your pass was issued by that old man Hong Guangming, right?"

"Yes." Shang Jianyao gave his unreserved confirmation.

Committee Member Huang flicked his right hand slightly.

"He just easily issued a pass to a team with an Awakened at the 'Mind Corridor' level, an intelligent robot, two bionic smart armors, and three sets of military exoskeletons?

"That's just crazy!"

Committee Member Huang didn't hide his anger at all.

"Did he take your bribes?

"Will he still have the face to see his old comrades who sacrificed themselves underground in the future?"

After venting, Committee Member Huang adjusted his breathing.

"If you hadn't shown a trustworthy character, I wouldn't have raised it so high and put it down so lightly.

"Tell Hong Guangming to never do it again!

"Sigh, I know he's thinking about his child, but he also needs to pay attention to the way he does things. Things that violate rules and regulations can't be done."

"Mmm, mmm." Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao both nodded like chicks pecking rice.

At the same time, Jiang Baimian began to suspect that Committee Member Huang's price might be irritability.

She thought for a moment and chose to change the topic.

"Committee Member Huang, what's the reason for Wubei's curfew this time?

"Captain Ding has always been vague about it."

She deliberately asked about this matter in order to clear Ding Ling of the responsibility for leaking information later.

Committee Member Huang sighed deeply.

"You can say you asked the right person. I'm also the director of the Wubei Security Management Committee and in charge of this matter.

"There's nothing I can't tell you. We have a scandal!

"This time, two traitors stole a miniaturized hydrogen bomb, brought it to Wubei, and handed it over to a contact. In order to prevent this dangerous thing from leaking out, we had no choice but to seal off Wubei and cut the Gordian knot."

Hydrogen bomb... Jiang Baimian suddenly felt a bit of toothache.

Shang Jianyao then asked sincerely:

"Do you need our help?"

"Not for now." Committee Member Huang was quite confident. "We can handle it in Wubei."

He paused and added:

"The reason I'm telling you this in such detail is because I'm worried that the contact will eventually send that nuclear warhead out through some outsiders. You're staying at the 'Grey Earth Hotel,' so please pay attention. Hmm, if you really find anything, don't push them to the point of desperation, lest they jump the wall in desperation. If they really activate the detonation device, we'll all be done for together."

"No problem." Shang Jianyao didn't hesitate.

Jiang Baimian hesitated for several seconds before taking on the responsibility of the team leader.

"Can we leave Wubei as soon as possible?"

Committee Member Huang was stunned for a moment and said with a sigh:

"After you get the information about the Eighth Research Institute and undergo a detailed inspection, you can leave."

Shang Jianyao was about to shake his head, but Jiang Baimian glared at him again.

Jiang Baimian took the initiative to say:

"Before that, we'll pay attention to the situation at the 'Grey Earth Hotel.'"

Committee Member Huang nodded with satisfaction.

"You can go back now."

When Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao said goodbye and walked to the door, Committee Member Huang suddenly stopped them again, thinking as he spoke:

"If we organize a team to go to Taicheng with you and jointly explore that Buddhist holy land, I wonder if you would be willing?"