16: Chapter 16 The Tumultuous Events in Longman City! A Shocking Turn of Events at the Summit, Technology Dominates the Entire Venue (1)

The private jet landed smoothly on the runway of Longman City International Airport, the tires emitting a steady sound as they rubbed against the ground. The moment the cabin door opened, a wave of hot, humid air laden with moisture rushed in, carrying the distinct scent of vegetation and soil characteristic of the Nanyang region. Mu Li, dressed in a simple black suit, stood tall and straight. Escorted by two plainclothes special security personnel with sharp eyes, he walked down the boarding stairs, his gaze scanning every corner of the airport lobby with calm composure.

At the airport exit, officials from the Ministry of Energy of Jilong Country were already lined up waiting. Leading them was Deputy Minister Amir of the Ministry of Energy. He was about fifty years old, dressed in traditional white "Batik" attire. With a warm smile on his face, he stepped forward quickly and said in fluent Chinese: "Engineer Mu, welcome to Jilong Country! On behalf of the Ministry of Energy of Jilong Country, I extend the warmest welcome to you! Your Wireless Power Transmission Technology has caused a huge sensation internationally, and our entire country is looking forward to your sharing!"

"Thank you for the grand welcome, Deputy Minister Amir." Mu Li responded politely, extending his hand to shake his lightly. At the same time, he quietly activated the danger warning device in his pocket, his fingertips feeling the faint electrical pulsation inside the device. The device did not sound an alarm for the time being, but his Energy Perception Ability had already spread out, clearly capturing several malicious gazes spying from the crowd—these were the lurking personnel of the Black Scorpion Organization, one of the traps carefully laid by John. They were disguised as travelers and airport staff, with undetectable murderous intent hidden in their eyes.

"Engineer Mu, you must be tired from the long journey." Amir enthusiastically turned to lead the way. "I have already arranged a presidential suite for you at the Longman City International Hotel. Please rest and adjust to the time difference first, so you can attend the summit in the best condition tomorrow."

Mu Li nodded slightly, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over the few accompanying personnel behind Amir. One of them was tall and sturdy, wearing a black shirt with sleeves tightly clinging to his arms. His eyes were flickering, and his fingers were unconsciously rubbing his waist—Mu Li's Energy Perception Ability instantly captured the energy fluctuation of a metal weapon from the person's waist, which was highly likely a silenced pistol.

"I have troubled you, Deputy Minister Amir." Mu Li withdrew his gaze calmly and said in a peaceful tone, "However, my technical team members still need to organize the technical materials and equipment for the summit. Time is tight, so I won't trouble you to accompany us personally. Just let the staff take us to the hotel; please go ahead with your official duties."

Amir was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting Mu Li to refuse his company. A hint of imperceptible surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly returned to his smile: "Alright, no problem. Then I will wait for Engineer Mu's wonderful sharing at the summit site tomorrow." He instructed a staff member behind him, signaling them to cooperate with Mu Li's party throughout the process.

Getting into the black car heading to the hotel, the air conditioning inside the car dispelled the outside humidity. The special security captain beside him, Lao Zhou, lowered his voice and said in Chinese: "Engineer Mu, that accompanying person in the black shirt behind Amir just now has a questionable identity. Our outpost personnel have verified that he is not a staff member of the Ministry of Energy at all, but a core member of the opposition party in Jilong Country, and has had financial dealings with the Black Scorpion Organization. The preliminary judgment is that he is responsible for tracking and surveillance."

"As expected." Mu Li said calmly, his fingers tapping lightly on his knees. "Since John dares to set a trap in Nanyang, he will naturally plant spies the moment we arrive. They want to make a move after we arrive at the hotel, taking advantage of our instability to eliminate the trouble. But that's perfect; we can turn the tables, flush out a few lurking pawns first, and beat the grass to scare the snake, letting them know that we have been prepared for a long time."

A hint of approval flashed in Lao Zhou's eyes: "Rest assured, Engineer Mu. Our people have already quietly followed him, and we have arranged two teams of members to infiltrate the hotel in advance to check for hidden dangers and ensure your safety."

The car drove for about forty minutes and arrived at the Longman City International Hotel. This hotel is the designated reception hotel for the summit. It looks grand and luxurious, with uniformed security personnel on guard at the entrance. It looks tight, but in fact, it is full of loopholes—as soon as Mu Li walked into the hotel lobby, the danger warning device in his pocket emitted a slight vibration, and the red indicator light flashed rapidly, indicating that there was a danger signal nearby.

"In the corridor on the left side of the third floor, there are two armed personnel lurking. The energy fluctuation shows firearms and explosives." Mu Li said to Lao Zhou in a low voice while pretending to admire the decorative paintings in the lobby, "They are hiding in the utility room next to the fire escape, probably waiting for us to enter our rooms to act."

Lao Zhou immediately gave instructions in a low voice through his headset, his tone steady: "Attention Team One and Team Three, in the utility room next to the fire escape on the left of the third floor, two targets are carrying weapons and explosives. Implement control immediately, and be careful to keep them alive."

The special security personnel ambushed in the hotel were already in place. After receiving the order, they acted quickly, moving as agilely as cheetahs without making a sound. In less than three minutes, a report came from the team member in Lao Zhou's headset: "Captain, the targets have been successfully controlled! They are members of the Black Scorpion Organization, carrying two silenced pistols, one time bomb, and three military daggers. The bomb was set to detonate at ten o'clock tonight."

A cold sneer curled at the corner of Mu Li's mouth. John's arrangement was indeed thorough. There were lurking personnel tracking them as soon as they got off the plane, and there were killers and bombs hidden in the hotel. It seemed he was determined to eliminate him before the summit and prevent his technology from landing in Nanyang. It is a pity that they underestimated his Energy Perception Ability and the strength of the China Security Bureau team.

Walking into the reserved presidential suite, the room was spacious and bright. Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows was the beautiful city view of Longman City, and the silhouette of the Twin Towers was clearly visible. But Mu Li had no intention of enjoying the scenery; instead, he immediately summoned the technical team to hold an emergency meeting. He briefly told everyone about the capture of the Black Scorpion killers in the hotel. Looking at the surprised expressions on everyone's faces, he said solemnly: "This is just the beginning. Tomorrow's summit will definitely have more intense confrontations. They will not only publicly smear our technology on the spot but may also create chaos to seize the opportunity to attack. We must make full preparations."

"Engineer Mu, rest assured!" Dr. Chen stood up immediately, his tone firm, "Our portable Wireless Power Transmission Technology equipment has been fully debugged and is stable, ready for on-site demonstration at any time. The Technical Traceability Report, the certification documents of the International Energy Academy, and the evidence of the Six International Energy Giants smearing us before have all been compiled into booklets and translated into five languages, including Malay, English, and Chinese, to ensure that everyone at the scene can understand."

"Very good." Mu Li nodded, took out several miniature danger warning devices from his briefcase, and distributed them to everyone. "Regarding security, I have already coordinated with the staff of the China Security Bureau stationed in Jilong Country. They will disguise themselves as attendees and media reporters, lurking in every corner of the summit site. Everyone should carry one of these miniature warning devices. After turning it on, it will automatically connect to the network. Once a danger signal is detected, it will not only sound an alarm but also automatically activate the portable Defense Barrier I have pre-arranged at the venue to ensure everyone's safety."

Everyone took the devices and put them away carefully. The tension on their faces was gradually replaced by fighting spirit.

That night, Mu Li stayed in the room alone and opened the system panel again. After redeeming items such as rare earth purification technology and rare earth-free permanent magnet blueprints, he had 12,000 system points left. Considering that there might be sudden technical confrontations at tomorrow's summit, and the opponent would likely use malicious interference, technical difficulties, and other means to sabotage the demonstration, he did not hesitate to redeem the "Wireless Power Transmission Technology Emergency Optimization Module" and the "Energy Signal Interference Shield".

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[Exchange successful! The Wireless Power Transmission Technology Emergency Optimization Module has been issued. It can rapidly enhance equipment performance in extreme environments (such as strong electromagnetic interference, voltage instability, and abnormal temperatures), automatically adjusting parameters to handle various sudden technical challenges, and ensuring the demonstration proceeds smoothly.][The Energy Signal Interference Shield has been unlocked. Once activated, it can block all malicious electromagnetic signal interference within a fifty-meter radius, including signal hijacking and frequency interference, ensuring normal equipment operation and preventing technical parameters from being stolen.]

Looking at the system prompts, Mu Li's heart finally settled. With these two "divine tools," he could calmly handle whatever technical tricks the opposition might play.

At nine o'clock the next morning, the Southeast Asian Energy Cooperation Summit officially opened at the Longman City International Convention and Exhibition Center. The venue was packed with people, and the atmosphere was buzzing. Energy officials and corporate representatives from over ten countries in the Nanyang Region, along with experts from international energy organizations and heads of globally renowned energy companies, had gathered. Everyone's face was filled with anticipation—after all, the implementation of Wireless Power Transmission Technology would completely transform the power supply struggles in the many islands and remote mountainous areas of the Nanyang Region.

When Mu Li and his technical team entered the venue, they immediately drew everyone's attention. Everyone wanted to see the young scientist who had developed this disruptive technology with their own eyes, their gazes filled with curiosity and admiration. Meanwhile, in the VIP seats in the front row, John was also present. Dressed in an expensive gray suit and surrounded by executives from X Energy, he flashed a sinister smile upon seeing Mu Li, his eyes filled with undisguised murderous intent, as if saying, "You can't escape now."

Mu Li ignored this completely, leading his team straight to their designated seats to begin final preparations. Dr. Chen checked the circuits and parameters of the portable equipment once more to ensure everything was foolproof.

The opening ceremony of the summit was brief yet grand. The Prime Minister of Jilong Country delivered a speech, emphasizing the importance of energy cooperation in the Nanyang Region and expressing the urgent need for new energy technologies. After the opening ceremony, the technical exchange session officially began. According to the agenda, Mu Li was the first guest to share his technology, which was also the most anticipated part of the summit.

Just as Mu Li straightened his suit and prepared to walk onto the podium, a slightly plump man in a black suit suddenly stood up from the audience and shouted loudly in rapid Malay: "I object! Mu Li's Wireless Power Transmission Technology is a plagiarism of the research results of the Six International Energy Giants. He is a fraud! Such a fraud has no right to share technology at such an important summit! We cannot be blinded by his lies!"

The man was Santos, a core member of the Opposition Party of Jilong Country and a pawn John had paid handsomely. As soon as he finished speaking, several members of the opposition party lying in wait in the audience immediately stood up in support, some shouting in Malay and others accusing in English. The scene instantly fell into chaos, with discussions and doubts rising one after another.

Deputy Minister Amir frowned, his expression turning serious. He picked up the microphone and said loudly, "Please remain quiet! The Southeast Asian Energy Cooperation Summit is a platform for technical exchange aimed at solving the energy problems of various countries. Any questions or differing opinions should be raised through reasonable means; malicious heckling is prohibited!"

"Reasonable means?" John suddenly stood up and said in fluent English, his tone provocative. "Deputy Minister Amir, the plagiarism of Mu Li's technology has already been jointly confirmed by the Six International Energy Giants. We have brought sufficient evidence to fully prove that his technology was stolen from the undisclosed research results of Huaxingmeng ExEnergy! Such a thief should not only be barred from the summit but should also be held legally accountable!"

As he spoke, John gave a look to the assistant beside him. The assistant immediately took out a laptop, walked quickly to the podium, and connected it to the large screen in the venue. Soon, the screen displayed a pile of seemingly detailed technical drawings, data reports, and so-called "expert certifications." These forged pieces of evidence were made seamlessly, not only densely packed with technical parameters but also featuring fake signatures from international experts and so-called "internal research records," making them appear highly credible.

The media reporters on the scene immediately erupted into a frenzy, raising their cameras and camcorders to take photos and videos, incessantly questioning Mu Li as camera flashes went off one after another. Many representatives from Nanyang countries also showed looks of doubt, whispering to each other, their eyes filled with distrust as they looked at Mu Li.

"Engineer Mu, what on earth is going on? Is this evidence real?" an energy official from the Philippines asked with a frown. "If your technology is truly plagiarized, then our country's plan to import it will have to be reconsidered!" a corporate representative from Malaysia added, his tone filled with dissatisfaction. "That's right, if there's a problem with the technology, not only will it fail to solve the power supply issues, but it might also pose a safety hazard. We can't take that risk!" another representative echoed.

Facing the crowd's doubts and the media's questioning, Mu Li remained exceptionally calm, without the slightest hint of panic. He slowly walked onto the podium, picked up the microphone, and said in fluent, clear English: "Distinguished guests and friends from the media, please be quiet for a moment. These so-called 'evidences' presented by Vice President John are all forgeries, with no legal validity or technical basis. Next, I will use facts and technology to prove my innocence and show everyone what true original Wireless Power Transmission Technology looks like."

His voice was steady and powerful, carrying an unquestionable aura that instantly drowned out the noise in the venue. The crowd gradually quieted down, their eyes fixed on him, wanting to see how he would refute these seemingly ironclad "accusations."

Mu Li signaled Dr. Chen to come forward and connect the laptop they had brought. Soon, the fake evidence on the large screen was replaced by a detailed Technical Traceability Report. This report was generated by the world's most authoritative third-party technical traceability organization, featuring a clear interface and detailed data.

"This report was generated by a top-tier system certified by the International Technical Traceability Alliance and possesses globally recognized legal validity," Mu Li said methodically, pointing to the report on the screen. "As you can see, the report includes all key milestones in my development of Wireless Power Transmission Technology, from the initial theoretical derivation manuscripts in March 2020, to the detailed data and failure records of every experiment, and finally to the complete parameters of the finalized technology in July 2024. Every step has an unalterable timestamp and third-party witness records."

He scrolled the mouse to a key page: "Now, let's compare the timing of Vice President John's so-called 'undisclosed research results from X Energy'—according to the records they previously submitted to the International Patent Organization, this research only began in May 2022, a full two years after my development started! Furthermore, our technical principles are completely different: my Wireless Power Transmission Technology utilizes a Dynamic Frequency Tuning + Quantum Encrypted Transmission Mode with an energy conversion efficiency as high as 98.7%, whereas X Energy's technology is still based on the Traditional Electromagnetic Induction Principle with an efficiency of less than 80%. The core architectures are worlds apart!"

To make it clearer for everyone, Mu Li displayed the core principle diagrams of both technologies side-by-side on the screen, making the differences obvious at a glance. The international energy experts on the scene immediately stood up, crowding toward the front to examine the report and diagrams closely, occasionally using magnifying glasses to observe details while discussing among themselves.

A few minutes later, Schmidt, a senior expert from the International Academy of Energy Sciences and a German professor, walked to the microphone and solemnly announced in English: "After on-site verification by several of our experts, the Technical Traceability Report provided by Mr. Mu Li is authentic and valid. The timestamps are clear, and the experimental data is complete and consistent, fully complying with international technical traceability standards. This is sufficient to prove that Mr. Mu Li's technology is an original achievement! As for the 'evidence' presented by X Energy, our preliminary judgment indicates multiple technical loopholes and chronological contradictions; it is highly likely to be forged!"