Chapter 679

Chapter 679: Space-Based Weapon

Haigang City, Research Institute

After touring some research projects at the research institute, Lin Jiang originally wanted to leave. However, the researchers who received the news blocked his way, trying to persuade Lin Jiang to listen to their work.

Of course, the main purpose of reporting work is to get money and resources. Scientific research can require a lot of funding, and people always want more money and resources.

Lin Jiang respected technology and decided to change his plans. He went back to the research institute and told everyone that they had ten minutes each to present their ideas. If they could convince him, they would get money. If not, there was no other way.

"Sir, I study biology and I’m currently researching how to deal with Demon Insects. Do you have ants or cockroaches at home?"

"No."

"Hmm, have you used ant killer before?"

"You’re running out of time."

"Well, in the past, we used ant killer near ant nests. After the ants ate it, they became aggressive and attacked all the other ants in the nest until they were all dead, thus eliminating the ants."

"My current research follows this idea. According to the reports from the battlefield, the demon race is skilled at using Demon Insects, which pose a great threat to our human race. I hope you will support my research project. If successful, we can neutralize this powerful weapon of the demon race."

"Interesting. What kind of research do you want to do?"

"We need a lot of money and research samples, especially living samples."

"Okay, I will arrange it."

Lin Jiang nodded, then opened his phone, connected to artificial intelligence, and directly instructed the secretarial team at the villa estate to plan for this matter.

"Thank you, sir, you are really a good person."

The man was so surprised and pleased when Lin Jiang easily agreed, nodding repeatedly towards Lin Jiang.

After the man left, more people came in one after another, but not everyone could get Lin Jiang’s support. The situation here is very complex. Some things they said were unclear to Lin Jiang, whose scientific literacy was not very high. Even though Lin Jiang had deliberately studied, he couldn’t compare to these experienced scientists, nor could he master all the scientific technologies in every field.

So, to persuade Lin Jiang, one must talk about things Lin Jiang knows and describe enough plans to impress Lin Jiang. Some people may have high skills but lack persuasive abilities, which would make it difficult to gain more support from Lin Jiang.

In addition, Lin Jiang didn’t provide support for cutting-edge theories because they require practical applications and take a long time. Lin Jiang could only offer basic support.

"The space exploration project is too expensive, and there won’t be immediate results. I can’t give you more funds, and the support I’ve given you is already enough. If you want more support, tell me when you find extraterrestrial life or a resource-rich planet that can be effectively developed, then we can talk."

Lin Jiang said no to the space project request. The space project needed a lot of money but didn’t show results, so Lin Jiang refused to give them more money. He already invested a lot and would only give more if he saw a benefit.

Don’t think Lin Jiang is short-sighted. He invested a lot in the space project, but resources are limited. Other countries, even rich ones, invest way less than Huaxia, but Lin Jiang can only invest so much.

This project is better for peaceful times. Right now, there is fighting, not peace.

"Space-based weapon?"

"Yes, sir, that’s my research project. A space-based weapon is launched from near-earth or space orbit…"

The next researcher explained to Lin Jiang that a space-based weapon is a type of weapon platform that attacks land, sky, and sea targets as well as threats from outer space.

"How far have you gone in studying space-based weapons?"

"Boss, space-based weapons are conceptual. We have researched deeply, for example, with space stations, we can easily make them armed."

"All space exploration projects are for science. If we arm them, it brings unpredictable risks. I can tell you confidently that a cultivator can fly into space."

Lin Jiang said that cultivators could go to space without any problem, like Tao Achieving.

In the age of cultivating immortality, some people have done this. There were experts in Tao Achieving who might have found life too boring and flew directly outside the planet. But back then, the technology was not as advanced, and outside the planet was completely dark with no sound, making it meaningless. So the person came back.

After that, some people flew to space and all came back. Slowly, no one went anymore because it was not fun.

"Boss, I know, but we also need to develop space-based weapons. Perhaps it can deal a fatal blow to the demon tribe when necessary. As for the danger, where is there no danger…"

"I’ll consider your idea."

Lin Jiang didn’t immediately agree but went back to consult with experts.

The man persisted, but Lin Jiang lost patience and quickly sent him away. After all project leaders had made their cases, Lin Jiang left the research institute.

Back at the mansion, as soon as Lin Jiang stepped in, he saw Cao Ying looking at him maliciously. Feeling uneasy, Lin Jiang tried to leave but a white line came flying at him. Lin Jiang tried to hit it away but it wrapped around his hands and feet, then his whole body, tying him up like a rice dumpling.

"Little Ying, what are you doing? Let me go!"

"Let’s play, I’ll just try out this new magic tool, hehe, how about it, can’t get away, right?"

"Is this the thread left by the Divine Silkworm Jiujie?"

"Yes, back then she lent me this to use against enemies, I secretly kept it, it took a lot of effort for me to refine it into a magic tool."

Cao Ying said that when the demons invaded, Lin Die gave her a thread to use against enemies, but she never returned it to Lin Die, and Lin Die never asked for it back.

After waking up, she wanted to forge this into a magic tool, but found it very difficult. It was resilient to water and fire, and couldn’t even be cut by her main magic tool. Eventually, she used Yang Luo’s Internal Refining Method from the past, along with numerous materials, to cultivate it into a spiritual weapon, then went through the owner recognition process. It was troublesome, consuming more resources than making a spiritual weapon.

"Congratulations, you’ve obtained a top-quality treasure."

"Of course."

"Can you let me go now?"

"No."

"What are you doing?"

"Nothing much, it’s been almost a hundred years, and you haven’t visited me once. Today I took the initiative to come find you, okay?"

"Crazy, I made an appointment with a specialist to discuss something important."

"Forget about important matters, spending time with me is the most important. Postpone the appointment and come into the room with me."

Cao Ying suddenly became very angry. How long has it been since she woke up? She would rather crawl into the secretary’s bed than hers, right? Well, today she was going all out, ready to take charge.

Lin Jiang’s face immediately darkened. Trying to escape using his secret skill, he realized there was no way out. Trying to break free was impossible. Even shrinking his body wouldn’t work, as the thread would also shrink along with it. This thing could change in size, surprisingly.

"Stop struggling, it’s useless. This treasure of mine is even more powerful than a top-tier spiritual treasure."

"Little Ying, give me some face, there’s someone here."

"Who cares if someone is here? It’s not like we’re broadcasting it for them to see. Besides, Wu Li and the others all have several wives."

"I have arranged to meet a specialist to discuss space-based weapons, so please behave."

"Space-based weapons, huh? The ground and sea ones are no good. Missing a day or two won’t make a difference."

"A day or two?"

"What’s wrong, can’t you do it?"

"No, I mean…"

"Stop talking, let’s go."

Cao Ying pulled the other end of the thread and dragged Lin Jiang along.

"Wu Li, what on earth are you doing! Help me!"

Lin Jiang shouted at Wu Li, who quickly turned away with the others. Did they hear something? They didn’t hear anything at all.