337: Chapter 337 No need to worry!

The moment the lid of the box was lifted, Elder Long's gaze was fixed firmly inside, unable to move away even an inch.

Resting quietly within the shockproof lining were two creations that could be called works of art.

On the left was a transparent container holding a strange liquid, its colors shifting rapidly and exuding a peculiar texture full of vital tension.

On the right was a mass of matte silver metallic substance; it was not solid but in a state of slow, undulating liquid flow, with a cold blue light shimmering on its surface.

Elder Long stared at them for a full dozen seconds before slowly raising his head to look at Lin Yuan, who was sitting opposite him.

"Is this what you mentioned at the press conference..."

"...as your phased results?"

"Yes."

Lin Yuan nodded, showing no intention of keeping him in suspense, and directly pointed to the transparent container on the left.

"This is the Perfect-Grade Gene Recombination Stock Solution."

Lin Yuan spoke at a steady pace, his words clear.

"It is completely different from the Super Soldier Serum we developed previously."

"The Super Serum is built within the body's existing physiological framework, forcibly extracting its extreme potential."

"Therefore, it is extremely selective; only those whose physical fitness reaches the very pinnacle of the human pyramid can withstand such violent physical modification."

"But this stock solution starts from the underlying genetic code, performing a full-sequence reprogramming and optimization."

At this point, Lin Yuan paused, looking at Elder Long with profound eyes.

"It has no threshold requirements for the user's physical constitution."

"Even an ordinary person who is weak and frail can complete a perfect evolution in a very short time after injecting it."

Upon hearing this, Elder Long's breathing noticeably stalled for an instant.

"No threshold requirements at all?" Elder Long asked back, filled with disbelief.

"No threshold requirements at all." Lin Yuan smiled slightly, his tone conveying certainty.

"After completing the evolution, the individual's strength, speed, neural response, and even cellular self-repair capabilities will completely surpass the so-called limits of carbon-based life forms."

"It can be said that the current Captain Xia at Xishan Base wouldn't even last a single round against someone who has injected this stock solution."

A look of undisguised shock flashed across Elder Long's eyes, and his hands subconsciously gripped the armrests of the sofa.

In his view, that super soldier at Xishan Base was already considered a humanoid weapon.

And now, Lin Yuan was telling him that with just one vial of the reagent, one could create an existence countless times more terrifying than that humanoid weapon, and it didn't even require the one-in-a-million foundation of a special forces soldier!

Before Elder Long could fully digest this information, Lin Yuan's fingers had already moved to the second item.

"As for this mass of metal, it is a phased product of the Mechanical Ascension path: a liquid metal prosthetic prototype."

"It has built-in underlying code for a high-dimensional network, capable of achieving a 100% lossless direct connection with the human neuronal system."

"Once implanted, it can reorganize its form based on the user's consciousness in an extremely short time, turning into indestructible exoskeleton armor or an extremely lethal individual weapon."

"More importantly, it possesses lossless biological brain life-support technology."

"Even in harsh environments like the deep sea, a vacuum, or even the center of a nuclear explosion, it can maintain the host's conscious vital signs."

"Simply put—" Lin Yuan raised his eyes and looked at Elder Long.

"If you take either of these two items and use it on an ordinary person, it can turn them into an existence far exceeding the level of Captain Xia."

The office was silent for a few seconds.

"Far exceeding Captain Xia..." Elder Long murmured, repeating these words, his voice heavy and muffled.

A moment later, he shook his head gently and let out a very soft sigh.

"Incredible..."

In this sentence, there was both emotion and a complex feeling that was hard to describe.

He recalled the scene of the first time he met Lin Yuan; back then, Xia was still agonizing over a single Photolithography Machine.

And now, placed before him were the ultimate creations capable of allowing any ordinary person to transform into an existence that transcends human limits.

This epoch-spanning speed of change was so fast that it made one feel dazed, and even created a strong sense of unreality.

Elder Long took a deep breath and quickly composed his emotions with his formidable willpower, then looked straight at Lin Yuan.

"You brought these over late at night specifically, what are you trying to...?"

Lin Yuan smiled, his hands folded on his knees, his posture relaxed.

"Naturally, I brought them for you."

Elder Long was completely stunned.

He glanced at the box, then back at Lin Yuan.

"For me?"

Elder Long smiled and waved his hand.

"Lin Yuan, I appreciate your gesture."

"But I am an old man with one foot in the grave; I'm not going to the front lines to risk my life, so what would I need something that can turn me into a superman for?"

"Wouldn't that be a waste of precious resources?"

Elder Long's tone was firm, without the slightest hesitation.

"Such important national assets should be used where they are most needed."

"They should be left for someone who needs them more, for example... yourself!"

Lin Yuan looked at Elder Long's matter-of-fact attitude, a flash of respect in his eyes, but he did not withdraw his hand.

"Elder Long, the future of Xia cannot do without your steering."

"At this critical juncture of the transition between the old and new eras, your personal health and safety are the country's greatest trump card."

"This thing can ensure your safety, which is of far greater value than arming a single super special forces soldier."

Elder Long still shook his head, his attitude resolute.

Just as the two were at a stalemate, a thought suddenly flashed through Elder Long's mind.

He straightened his body, his gaze fixed tightly on Lin Yuan.

"Wait."

"I remember you proposed four great ascension systems. The phased results for Gene and Mechanical are here."

"Then... shouldn't there be Cultivation and Psionics as well?"

Upon hearing this question, Lin Yuan's lips curled into a calm smile.

He did not answer, but instead rested his hands casually on his knees.

The next second, a strange change occurred in the office.

The pure black fountain pen on Elder Long's desk suddenly floated up without any warning.

It spun steadily in mid-air a few times, then flew straight towards the sofa area, hovering steadily above Lin Yuan's fingertips.

Throughout the whole process, Lin Yuan did not make any physical movements, not even changing his breathing frequency.

Elder Long watched the fountain pen hovering in mid-air, his pupils suddenly constricting.

"This is..."

"Psionics."

Lin Yuan said softly, his fingertips moving slightly, and the fountain pen returned the way it came, landing gently on the pen holder on the desk without making a sound.

Subsequently, the aura around Lin Yuan changed abruptly.

His originally gentle and reserved temperament became profound and vast.

Elder Long could even feel the surrounding air becoming a bit viscous, and a sense of awe originating from the instinct of life welled up.

But this pressure lasted for less than a second before being perfectly retracted into Lin Yuan's body, and everything returned to normal.

Lin Yuan then smiled and explained.

"The two paths of Psionics and Cultivation do not require physical reagents or machinery."

"They act directly on the consciousness and the origin of the physical body."

"Therefore, those two achievements are directly manifested in me."

Speaking of this, Lin Yuan leaned forward slightly, his eyes filled with confidence.

"So, Elder Long, you need not worry about my safety."