73: Do you really think he's a god? How could he possibly have gotten an F3?

Chapter 73: Do They Really Take Him for a Deity? How Could They Possibly Get F-35 Technology?

While it was still early morning in Eagleland, Da Xia was basking in the glow of the rising sun.

In Yan Jing, at the Xia Academy of Sciences.

Two old men were leisurely sipping tea, discussing the recent situation with a relaxed mood.

“The Mysterious Organization hasn't contacted us recently. Could something have happened to them?” Zheng Lixing said, somewhat absently, as he flipped over a chess piece on the board.

This was one of the ways to play Chinese chess, called ‘Jieqi’ (revealed chess).

Otherwise, the skill gap between him and Zhang Yuli was too great, and a normal game would be no fun at all.

“Probably not. I haven't heard of any recent actions from Eagleland.” Zhang Yuli shook his head. “Besides, it's only been less than two weeks since we last spoke. Isn't that normal?”

For such secret organizations, contacting once every few months or even years was quite common, let alone once every week or two. Some top-secret agents might not send any information for over a decade, waiting for the perfect moment to arrive.

For the ‘Mysterious Organization’ to contact them via the internet every few days, that was truly unusual.

However, this also showed just how ‘rampant’ this organization was, how deeply they were hidden in Eagleland, and to what absurd extent they had infiltrated it.

He found it almost unimaginable.

Just then, he watched as Zheng Lixing flipped over another cannon.

“Old Zheng, what kind of luck is this?” Zhang Yuli exclaimed, surprised. “You revealed two cannons and two chariots right at the start? How am I supposed to play?”

This had nothing to do with skill; no matter how good he was, he couldn't beat Zheng Lixing's incredible luck.

He looked at the two pawns, one advisor, and one elephant he had revealed. How in the world was he supposed to fight two cannons and two chariots with that?

“This is what makes playing chess fun!” Zheng Lixing beamed. This kind of play was perfect for someone with good luck like him.

Suddenly, he remembered something: “News from Persia says that Gaza has started using drones extensively, and they'll likely increase their orders soon.”

Zhang Yuli pondered for a moment: “We should have Factory 732 increase its production capacity as quickly as possible. Opening a few more production lines wouldn't hurt.”

Although they had recently earned a lot of money from the financial market, where were they now?

If they were to truly build aircraft carriers and destroyers like dumplings in the future, how much money would they have to pour in each year? The drone project, a 'treasure trove,' was naturally a case of the more, the better, like Han Xin's troop deployment.

“I'll talk to Old Li about it.” Zheng Lixing nodded.

He raised his hand, setting up a double chariot attack, just as he was preparing his next unstoppable checkmate.

Suddenly, an urgent alert sounded in the room.

“The Mysterious Organization contacted us?”

The two men spoke in unison, immediately forgetting about the chess game and rushing over.

A moment later.

The two men quickly arrived at a room called the ‘Top-Secret External Liaison Office.’

Zhang Yuli sat in the chair, his fingers flying across the keyboard to unlock the security, almost leaving afterimages.

“They contacted us proactively this time. Do they need help with some urgent matter?” Zheng Lixing voiced his confusion.

“Unlikely.” Zhang Yuli shook his head. “It's probably still about technology, like last time, asking us to choose a technology they can help acquire.”

Previously, whenever the ‘Mysterious Organization’ proactively contacted Da Xia, they would ask what kind of ‘technology’ they needed. This time should be no exception.

However, due to the Xia Academy of Sciences' overly conservative approach, apart from the last time when they provided a list of ten technologies, every other time they let the ‘Mysterious Organization’ have free rein, allowing them to acquire any useful technology, with the only requirement being to ensure safety.

Hearing this.

“Old Zhang, what kind of technology should we request this time?” Zheng Lixing asked curiously.

Da Xia lacked so many technologies. Should they choose military technology or commercial technology?

They had to consider this in advance, otherwise, it would be like last time, taking a long time to submit the ‘technology list.’ What if the ‘Mysterious Organization’ didn't contact them again for another two or three weeks?

Zhang Yuli thought for a moment: “Let's stick with high-end industrial equipment technology, like last time. That kind of technology has broader application channels.”

“It would also be an all-around improvement for Da Xia's current assistance.”

“Indeed, this technology is the most appropriate.” Zheng Lixing nodded in agreement.

The importance of high-end industrial equipment technology was naturally self-evident.

Take the carbon fiber material from a while ago; if it weren't for the ultra-precision CNC machine tools provided by the ‘Mysterious Organization,’ carbon fiber technology wouldn't have advanced so quickly. This basic processing technology is truly a ‘rebirth’ for materials.

And currently, the vast majority of cutting-edge scientific technologies worldwide are ‘stuck’ precisely due to material technology.

Just like ‘a substance that can flow without resistance in an electric current at room temperature,’ it is hailed as the undisputed pearl in the crown of the current materials field, also known as the ‘room-temperature superconductor’ to the world.

As long as this material technology is resolved, the energy problem will be greatly alleviated or even completely solved, and tech trees like maglev can also be lit up.

It can be said that most of the progress in modern science is built on the material foundation of materials science.

However.

As Zhang Yuli, who was in conversation, opened his email backend and saw the latest email that had just arrived.

All the various plans he had envisioned in his mind completely fell apart.

“Old Zhang, what did the ‘Mysterious Organization’ say?” Zheng Lixing asked, his fingers trembling slightly, in disbelief.

Zhang Yuli was equally shocked, unable to react for a moment.

“How interested are you in F-35 technology?”

This short, less-than-twenty-character title left the two men in a long state of stunned silence.

Interested in F-35 technology?

What the heck? F-35?

“Hiss… Is this F-35 the fighter jet I'm imagining?” Zhang Yuli gasped, his breathing heavy.

Could the Mysterious Organization even get their hands on something like this? Isn't this a bit too outrageous?

Zheng Lixing nodded mechanically: “There's no other F-35 fighter jet besides the one Eagleland is developing.”

Currently, there is only one fighter jet in the world named F-35.

Eagleland is currently developing the fifth-generation medium multi-role fighter jet, the F-35.

“We are very interested in this technology. Please ensure your safety.”

Zhang Yuli typed a line of text without any hesitation.

Faced with the temptation of the F-35, even a fool would know how to choose, right?

What high-end industrial equipment? They were not familiar with it, okay?

The Mysterious Organization's email quickly replied.

“Please await our good news and prepare to receive the technology.”

LLNL Laboratory, in the staff dormitory.

Lu Ze ignored the message from Da Xia and directly closed the light curtain projection on his eyeball.

He was not in a hurry to send over the F-35 technology he had on hand.

‘No rush, let the bullet fly for a while.’ Lu Ze thought to himself.

The timing was not right now.

Sending it directly would, firstly, easily raise suspicions from Da Xia, and secondly, it would make the F-35 technology seem too simple and easy to acquire.

He had to wait another day or two to highlight the difficulty and preciousness of this technology.

“One replication count left. What should I replicate?” Lu Ze thought, “Or should I save it for a rainy day?”

He was beginning to appreciate the benefit of having replication counts on hand. When he saw something good, he could replicate it immediately, without waiting for the next week's refresh, and without worrying if it would 'disappear' next week.

‘If there are no suitable targets, it seems I can save up replication counts.’ Lu Ze thought to himself.

Then, when he encountered something good, he would just sweep it all up in one go.

The next morning.

The same ‘Top-Secret External Liaison Office’ was filled with a clamor of voices.

“That ‘Mysterious Organization’ is going to send us F-35 technology?”

Song Qinyi frowned and decisively shook his head: “How is that possible? I still don't quite believe they can do it.”

He received news yesterday that the ‘Mysterious Organization’ was going to provide technology for a new type of fighter jet, and he was ordered to rush to Yan Jing.

After all, among the entire ‘Special Secret Team,’ he was the only one proficient in various fighter jet technologies.

When Song Qinyi hurriedly arrived at the Xia Academy of Sciences by special plane, he learned the shocking news that the technology was for the F-35 fighter jet, which left him utterly dumbfounded.

“Since they've already promised, it's highly unlikely to be fake.” Zheng Lixing denied.

Since Da Xia established ties with this ‘Mysterious Organization,’ they had always been true to their word. Any technology they said they could get their hands on had never failed.

“Besides, if they can even get their hands on B-2 Bomber technology, and Xiao Riben's ultra-precision machine tool technology is also no problem.” Zhang Yuli explained, somewhat helplessly, “Isn't it reasonable to get F-35 technology this time?”

In terms of technological importance, he didn't think F-35 technology would be higher than the B-2 or F22.

If they succeeded before, why wouldn't they this time?

“I know,” Song Qinyi said, his gaze solemn.

He was not unaware of these situations; on the contrary, each one filled him with bone-deep dread.

But this time was different. This was the F-35 fighter jet!

“This damn thing hasn't even been developed by Eagleland yet, and its service is still a long way off...” Song Qinyi's face was full of confusion: “No matter how powerful the ‘Mysterious Organization’ is, it shouldn't be able to achieve this level, right?”

Precisely because he understood the fighter jet development process, he knew how terrifyingly difficult it was.

No matter what organization you are, no matter how powerful, there must be an upper limit, right?

The F22, B-2 Bomber—these could be attributed to technological leaks from various aspects of the production line. But how would you obtain something like the F-35?

Even the F-35A model has only just entered the prototype mass production stage. All research and development data is only possessed by Lockheed Martin, Eagleland's largest military-industrial complex. Obtaining the complete set of technology from them, isn't that a joke?

“Old Song, don't be so anxious.” Zheng Lixing patted his shoulder: “What if they really can do it?”

I know you're anxious, but don't be anxious yet.

“Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!” Song Qinyi said resolutely.

Do you really take the ‘Mysterious Organization’ for a deity?

If they could really do that, they wouldn't just be ordinary deities; they'd have to be at the level of the Three Pure Ones, wouldn't they?

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