บท 2876: Chapter 2861: Research Advancement_1

Xu Xiaoyan chuckled, "A distinguished guest? Then why would Xue Yuntian go out of his way to give you such a precious soul bone?"

Xie Xie began to explain, "Of course it's because..."

But before he could finish, he was ruthlessly interrupted by the former...

"It's because he wants to completely repay the life-saving favor, so he won't have to mention it in the future!"

Xie Xie was stunned, and immediately looked at the others, "Is… is that so?"

Everyone nodded unanimously...

Not for any other reason, but because Xue Yuntian had specially instructed Daijin to hand over a hundred-thousand-year soul bone to Xie Xie, guessing his intentions was just too easy!

Xie Xie clenched his teeth angrily, his fists tightening furiously, "Damn it, if I knew this would happen, I wouldn't have accepted the soul bone. This deal is such a loss!"

A favor from the Douling Empire's Emperor and a hundred-thousand-year soul bone, you didn't need to think to know which was more important!!

At the very least, he should have gotten a few more soul bones to feel balanced!!

Tang Wulin chuckled again, patting his shoulder to soothe him, "Xie Xie, we were all just joking around, where's the loss in that!"

"You should know Xue Yuntian's situation is very dangerous right now, he could be killed by the Ghost Emperor at any moment!"

"If he dies, even with that favor, you won't get anything!"

After this explanation, Xie Xie couldn't help but prop up his chin, his expression gradually calming down...

"That seems… about right, getting a highly compatible hundred-thousand-year soul bone is better than nothing at all!"

Only then did Tang Wulin reveal an encouraging expression, "Right? Come on, you absorb the soul bone, and I'll be your protector!"

Even within the academy, they had to be fully prepared!!

Without waiting for a reply, he pulled Xie Xie into the academy...

Watching their retreating figures, Xu Xiaoyan sighed, "Xie Xie is really naive and easy to deceive. But to be honest, I'm somewhat jealous of him, that's a hundred-thousand-year soul bone after all!"

Ye Xinglan nodded, "Indeed, I don't have a hundred-thousand-year soul bone either, but... I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm jealous!"

Xu Lizhi didn't care at all, "Hehe, I'm a support-class Soul Master, it seems like soul bones aren't really of use to me, besides, Sister Xinglan is looking out for me!"

Yuanen Yehui turned to Xu Xiaoyan, puzzled, "Isn't Zheng Yu the Clan Leader of the Angel Family? There should be many soul bones in the clan, if you need one, I believe Zheng Yu wouldn't object!"

At this, Xu Xiaoyan exhaled, "Of course Zheng Yu wouldn't say anything, but the people of the Angel Family will have opinions!"

Although she was Yue Zhengyu's partner, the wedding had not yet been officially held, so she wasn't regarded as a member of the Angel Family!

Of course, they also wouldn't agree to using clan resources on an outsider!

Yuanen Yehui nodded in understanding, "Family matters can indeed be troublesome. Even if Zheng Yu is the Clan Leader, he can't make decisions rashly!"

Compared to the rest of the Shrek Seven Monsters, she was much luckier!

After all, she had obtained no fewer than three hundred-thousand-year soul bones in the far northern lands, thanks to Teacher Xu's help...

Of course, since the abilities attached to the soul bones were somewhat special, she used them very rarely!!

Xu Xiaoyan seemed to think of something, abruptly shaking her head to encourage herself, "But I won't be discouraged, until the members of the Angel Family all recognize me!"

Ye Xinglan gently reminded, "Well, forgive me for saying this, but Xiao Yan, don't you also have a family backing you up?"

Doesn't Zheng Yu also need the approval of the people from her family?

Xu Xiaoyan's gaze drifted, somewhat embarrassed as she explained, "Well... Xinglan, let me put it this way, my family is quite small, so when they found out I was with Zheng Yu, they all readily agreed!"

"They even urged me to hasten the wedding with Zheng Yu!"

In the eyes of these Clan members, the Angel Family was an untouchable existence!

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly and stopped pressing the matter further…

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Federation!

The Chairman had once again arrived at the research center and found the leading researcher...

With a stern expression, he inquired, "It has been ten days since I last came. How is the research progressing?"

The researcher, rubbing his bloodshot eyes, replied, "Chairman, we haven't let you down. The research on the God-Slaying Level soul-guided missile has successfully advanced to the next stage!"

The Chairman's expression eased somewhat, and he patted the researcher on the shoulder, "Good, I knew you could do it!"

The former nodded, "Thank you for the praise, Chairman," he said.

After a pause, he looked hesitantly at the other scientists and said, "It's just... everyone has been researching intensely day and night. If we don't rest, I'm afraid we won't be able to sustain it!"

The Chairman looked at them as well...

Without close inspection, one could see the thick dark circles under the scientists' eyes, giving the impression that they might faint at any moment…

He felt somewhat uncomfortable in his heart…

But just as he was about to say something, one of the researchers' eyes darkened, and he fainted without warning, collapsing onto the ground...

Yet, no one came to help him up...

The reason was simple, the research was still ongoing, and they had no time to deal with this!

The Chairman felt even more ashamed…

Closing his eyes, he sighed, "Let everyone take a break. They really have had a hard time during this period!"

The progress that was originally planned to take several months was forcibly shortened to just ten days; he wouldn't have been able to withstand it himself!

The fact that these scientists had persisted until now was nothing short of remarkable!

The former's face brightened, and he said respectfully, "Thank you, Chairman!"

The Chairman, feeling ashamed, waved his hand, "Don't thank me; the orders I gave were too harsh."

"Whether the research is completed or not, every one of you is a hero of the federation!"

Having said that, he personally stepped forward to the scientist who had just fainted and slowly helped him up...

Feeling someone touching him, the latter woke up from his faint and, upon recognizing that it was the Chairman, quickly said, "Chairman, I'm sorry, I will start researching right away..."

The Chairman shook his head and soothed, "There's no need to work yourself so hard. If you're tired, take a good rest!"

"The commands I gave before were too harsh. From now on, you just need to do your best!"

The former's pupils contracted, and he said again, "Chairman, but with this, the research might..."

The Chairman, smiling, replied, "It's okay. If the research fails, then it means the federation really has this calamity!"

"Besides, even without the God-Slaying Level soul cannonball, without having faced the Spirit Pagoda head-on, who will win and who will lose is still uncertain!"

The researcher took a deep breath and said earnestly, "I understand, Chairman!"

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