155: Devil Fruit Conjecture

"Great Xia Research Institute?!"

A flash of sharp light crossed Su Wuming's eyes, but he quickly revealed a smile, reached out his hand towards Zhuang Wen, and said, "It is an honor to meet you, Professor Zhuang."

Zhuang Wen adjusted his glasses. A look of joy appeared on his stern face, and his eyes were full of admiration.

"I have long heard of Boss Su's great name. Those in our institute have been wanting to pay you a visit for a long time."

He gripped Su Wuming's hand with slight excitement, "We have only just touched the threshold of the technologies used in your first-generation armor. I didn't expect that you not only developed it but also ingeniously integrated them together."

Su Wuming could feel the emotion in the other party's eyes; it was sincerity and passion for scientific research. He used to be like that too, but now there was an essential difference between him and them.

"Hehe, I am merely standing on the shoulders of giants. I wonder what Professor Zhuang needs my help with this time?"

Su Wuming had always maintained a good relationship with the military. Setting aside the fact that the military itself was a behemoth, by relying on them, he could trade for resources that ordinary people could not obtain.

Secondly, the military was backed by Great Xia. Not knowing the situation of those in other sequences, he needed a protective umbrella.

Therefore, whether it was for resources or a protective umbrella, the military was undoubtedly the best choice. Even the Martial Security Bureau had to take a backseat in front of the military.

Zhuang Wen was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then looked at the people beside Su Wuming with some embarrassment; it was clear he had some unspeakable concerns.

Su Wuming also realized this. He waved his hand, and the combat robots that were there earlier quietly retreated, but the five people including Su Yao did not leave.

"These five are my own people and are absolutely trustworthy!"

Zhuang Wen nodded without speaking, but Lin Hai, who was on the side, looked at those who had just retreated, lost in thought.

"It is like this, Boss Su. Our Great Xia Research Institute currently has two projects that urgently need scientific research talent like you. Once successful, our Great Xia will very likely break the current stalemate and launch a major offensive into the lands beyond the territory."

"Oh?" Su Wuming asked in surprise, "Is it that important? Can you reveal a little bit?"

Zhuang Wen hesitated for a moment but still spoke up; after all, it was impossible not to reveal anything at all.

"Does Boss Su know about the devil fruit?"

"devil fruit?" Su Wuming frowned, then shook his head and said, "I have really never heard of this. Is it some kind of new, strange Spirit Medicine?"

"No, this devil fruit has been appearing for at least half a year, or even longer."

Zhuang Wen's face showed a solemn expression, "Our military now has thirteen Devil Fruit Ability Users. They were all ordinary people before, and then consumed a devil fruit for various reasons."

After a pause, he continued, "These devil fruits have different abilities, but they have a fatal side effect: a short lifespan."

"So, Professor Zhuang, you mean to help them remove or suppress this side effect?"

Su Wuming guessed, but Zhuang Wen first nodded and then shook his head.

"It is not just that. We want to study the principles of that fruit. If we can mass-produce devil fruits without side effects, our Great Xia's overall strength will have a qualitative leap."

As he spoke, Zhuang Wen's eyes were full of anticipation and longing. Su Wuming was also interested, but he also frowned slightly.

"Since Professor Zhuang could come to find me, it means that the Great Xia Research Institute has already reached a Bottleneck in this area, right?"

Zhuang Wen suddenly looked like a wilted eggplant, showing a hint of bitterness. If the Great Xia Research Institute could have made a Breakthrough, they definitely would not have come out to look for someone.

"Yes, so I would like to ask Boss Su to help us for the future of our Great Xia! Of course, we will also pay compensation; as long as it is not excessive, our military can satisfy it!"

After Zhuang Wen finished speaking, he bowed directly to Su Wuming. Su Wuming's face was calm, but he was delighted inside.

The Great Xia Research Institute was the place he had yearned for the most before; it was the Holy Land that all Great Xia scientific researchers longed for.

Even though he now mastered a lot of technology, he knew that technology was infinite, and only through constant exploration and progress could one go further.

Moreover, he also needed to improve his own body now, and the Materials required were extremely rare and precious; he could just take this opportunity to ask the military.

"Since Professor Zhuang has said so, I will try my best no matter what. After all, I am also a Great Xia citizen!"

Su Wuming said righteously and with a sincere face, at least in the eyes of Zhuang Wen and Lin Hai.

"Then when will Boss Su have time?"

After obtaining Su Wuming's agreement, Zhuang Wen asked impatiently, his expression wishing that Su Wuming would just go with him directly.

"Let's say in two days. After all, I still have quite a few orders from the military and other forces here!"

"Since that is the case, Boss Su, please make your arrangements first. I will wait for you at the Great Xia Research Institute!"

After saying a few more words, Lin Hai, Zhuang Wen, and the others said their goodbyes and left.

After watching the military personnel leave, the smile on Su Wuming's face gradually disappeared, "Go and investigate this so-called devil fruit. If possible, bring two back!"

Su Yao and the others acknowledged the order, and then Su Wuming found Su Ling.

Su Ling was the leader of those nine scientific research robots, a capable mature woman who was bestowed the name Su Ling.

"Pay attention to the production of the first-generation armor. You must complete all orders, and the corresponding supporting armor upgrades, maintenance, etc., must be arranged properly. At the very least, arrange things in the nearby cities; this is the true profitable industry!"

Su Wuming instructed, which showed how much he cared about this matter.

The sale of the first-generation armor was just the first wave of profit harvesting; the rest was the auxiliary business such as armor maintenance.

With the sales of the armor, the profits from these businesses would only get higher and higher.

"Yes, Boss!" Su Ling nodded, but there was no expression on her face. Even when facing Su Wuming, she gave people a feeling of being unapproachable.

"In addition, start the experiments for the second-generation armor. Once the experiments are successful, start production. You must quickly open up and stabilize the market!"

"Understood!"

Star Technology was once again plunged into busyness. They were not calm, and the various Family forces in Guangming City were the same.

But before they could take any further action, the three major Family, Zhou, Zhang, and Su, fell into an eerie, collective silence.

It was just because someone from the military had visited them and issued a stern warning to their faces that they should all be quiet during this period.

If it were anyone else, they would have just pretended to comply while secretly disobeying, but almost at the same time, a Martial Lord had personally visited each of the three major Family.

No matter how unwilling they were, they knew that Star Technology had been protected by the military. At least for a short time, they could not touch the other party.

Time passed like water. In the blink of an eye, two days passed, and Su Wuming arrived alone at the Great Xia Research Institute located in the White Tiger District.

When Zhuang Wen saw Su Wuming again, he was stunned for a moment. He found that Su Wuming seemed to have grown taller, but he quickly dismissed it.

"Boss Su, please come in. A test is just about to start, and we are just waiting for you!"