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Chapter 1189: Time and Circumstances Change
Chapter 1189: Time and Circumstances Change
As soon as Gao Xinjian saw Chen Chuan, he gazed at him for a moment before smiling and saying, "Director Chen, it seems you are a very punctual person. I am Gao Xinjian."
Chen Chuan nodded in greeting, "Mr. Gao, it's a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for the invitation."
He could sense that, apart from the security team outside, there were no powerful fighters around. The suspected Dongxuan Temple fighter from the Yuanren Corporation was also nowhere to be seen. Only the two of them were present.
Gao Xinjian gestured toward the table and said, "Director Chen, please take a seat."
Chen Chuan nodded and moved to the table, sitting down opposite Gao Xinjian.
At that moment, the black-haired woman approached, picked up a beautifully crafted porcelain bottle, and slowly poured a milky white liquid into an ancient, tall glass.
Beneath the glass was a layer of clear, transparent liquid. As soon as the two liquids mixed, the drink turned into a crystalline, jade-like substance, smooth and creamy, a delightful sight to behold.
Gao Xinjian smiled and said, "This is Lip Jade Nectar, a rare delicacy these days. Emperor Ming of the past was particularly fond of it. Each drop is harvested at the precise moment when day and night intersect, during the fusion period, with not a moment to spare.
A Starblossom Tree takes over a hundred years to grow, and it takes a hundred trees to produce just one bottle. These trees were hard to find in the old era, and the conditions for cultivation were very strict. Before consumption, the nectar needed to be mixed with Elixir Water prepared by cultivators. Emperor Ming would drink a cup of this every day before his Xuan cultivation sessions, which required a great deal of effort.
However, now, in the fusion area of Haimo Province, there is a plantation using modern cultivation techniques. They have planted three hundred thousand Starblossom Trees, each producing over a hundred times more nectar than the old records indicate. Even with manual harvesting according to the ancient methods, it now takes only five to ten minutes.
And through careful selection, their quality..." He looked at Chen Chuan, "is even better than before."
Chen Chuan knew of Emperor Ming, the second-to-last emperor of the previous dynasty. He was not particularly interested in governing and did not share the enthusiasm for cultivation that many of his predecessors had. Instead, he indulged in pleasure and the refinement of various delicacies and drinks.
However, what caught Chen Chuan's attention was the weight of the Lip Jade Nectar. Despite its heaviness, the woman poured it with such precision that it flowed like a thin, unbroken line of snow, maintaining perfect control and grace throughout the process. This required exceptional hand steadiness and skill.
The woman gave him a strange feeling, somewhat like a synthetic automaton but also somewhat like a human.
Gao Xinjian smiled and said, "Her name is Gao Yueying. She is the pinnacle of our company's technology, a synthetic automaton that is almost indistinguishable from a real human.
Her entire body is made of artificially cultivated Mutated Tissue, with no human body materials. She even possesses combat capabilities on par with a fighter, has a high learning ability and growth potential, and can integrate with Active Consciousness to unleash even greater power."
Chen Chuan had some knowledge in this field. For a synthetic automaton to reach the third limit, the technical requirements were quite stringent. At a similar cost, it would be more practical to create an Active Consciousness.
Reaching the level of a fighter was even more challenging than creating an equivalent Active Consciousness. After all, Active Consciousnesses did not need to consider physical form and appearance in their integration, and they could more efficiently obtain high-energy nutrients.
Of course, synthetic automatons had their own unique advantages. Due to their realistic appearance and behavior, they often had better emotional interaction and affinity. If they also possessed growth potential...
He asked, "Has your company achieved this level of advancement?"
Gao Xinjian looked at him and slowly said, "Yueying is actually a product of chance, and the manufacturing cost and technology are extremely high and complex. If we don't make significant breakthroughs, she cannot be replicated.
Initially, I planned to dispose of her to avoid unnecessary investment in this area. After all, the use of human body materials is cheaper and more cost-effective, with greater growth potential and easier acceptance."
At this, he sighed, "But over these past few years, I have watched her grow from an infant to what she is now. She is like my own child, and my feelings have changed. I have come to accept her."
At that moment, Gao Yueying had finished pouring the two glasses and handed them to the two men.
Chen Chuan took the glass. He could clearly feel the weight of the nectar, but when it mixed with the Elixir Water, it became weightless.
A light, gossamer-like mist enveloped the rim of the glass, and the Mutated Tissue in his body immediately felt a strong desire, indicating that this drink would benefit him.
Gao Xinjian smiled and raised his glass, gesturing forward, "Director Chen, please."
Chen Chuan lifted his glass in return, took a sip, and felt a cool, refreshing sensation wash over his body, instantly clearing his mind.
This substance has the rare ability to nourish the brain's mutated tissue and enhance mental functions, which is quite uncommon.
Gao Xinjian set down his cup and said, "Director Chen, you’re young and accomplished. I have a son and a daughter. If they were still around, they’d be just two or three years older than you."
Chen Chuan had reviewed the files and was familiar with the previous generations of the Gao family, but he knew little about the next generation. The Gao family’s secrecy was exceptionally tight.
Hearing Gao Xinjian’s words, he asked, "They’re not around anymore?"
Gao Xinjian’s expression grew complicated. "Our Gao family has a rare hereditary condition. Some children often don’t live to adulthood. Unfortunately, that was their fate."
Chen Chuan glanced at him and said, "Mr. Gao, I’m sorry."
Gao Xinjian smiled. "It’s nothing; it’s our Gao family’s destiny."
His eyes sparkled. "It might be a curse, but it’s also a driving force. Survival has always been our top priority. It forces us to move forward. Our family has always been dedicated to solving this issue. To survive, we eventually founded the Yuanren Corporation."
"This has also made our awareness of external threats far greater than others. We were among the first to leave the Eastern Continent and come here. But even on the land of Yingzhou, looking around, we see no one of our own kind. Witnessing the fate of the First People, any Easterner would feel uneasy. This compels us to expand our survival boundaries and make ourselves safer."
"Like the current Cataclysmic Collision, the arrival of the other world has forced us to keep progressing, not because those in power want it that way. If they could, including myself, they would all hope for the world to remain unchanged forever."
Chen Chuan couldn’t deny this. Most things and most people become strong out of necessity, not by choice. The pressure of survival is always the primary driver, and this applies to those who practice cultivation and martial arts as well.
However, for him, beyond this, he enjoyed the process of becoming stronger, the joy and beauty of personal growth being the true driving force.
Gao Xinjian continued, "Our Gao family originally came from Ji Bei Road. After the fall of the previous dynasty, we lay low for a while before crossing the ocean to establish a new territory here. Over the past few centuries, many Easterners have settled and thrived here. One-third of the population in Haimo Province is of Eastern descent."
"Anywhere, one person alone cannot accomplish much. We need to band together, to rely on the strength of the group. But beyond that, we are also seeking other possibilities. In recent years, the Yuanren Corporation has been dedicated to providing humanity with new options, such as synthetic automaton technology, which effectively compensates for the lack of combat power in security systems, making it more widely recognized."
"For example, the Federation has always been eager to obtain our technology."
Chen Chuan said, "I remember the Yuanren Corporation is a member of the Federation. Isn’t that enough security?"
Gao Xinjian slowly replied, "The Federation does have a certain level of deterrence, but this power cannot be used. It is based on a balance. When the pressure of survival increases and there is an urgent need to concentrate power internally, this balance can be broken, leading to a new situation."
"After the Cataclysmic Collision, no one can guarantee what will happen. Only large countries and organizations have a chance of surviving. The Yuanren Corporation must consider this."
"They are not of our kin, their hearts differ."
"I agree with this. I believe the Federation views us the same way. Therefore, we must seek some fallback options."
He looked at Chen Chuan earnestly. "The skyline of Da Shun has opened up a broader future for us. Our investment in Ji Bei Road is just the first step. We will gradually transfer some of our industries to Da Shun."
"Today, we sincerely hope that Director Chen can provide us with support. This will be beneficial for both Da Shun and the Yuanren Corporation."
Chen Chuan looked at him and said, "Your company is welcome to invest in the Eastern Continent, but I have a question. Even if your company returns to Da Shun, will you truly feel at ease?"
Gao Xinjian smiled. "Every decision comes with risks and must be made based on the situation. At least in this era, Da Shun is worth this choice."
"Over two hundred years ago, our Gao ancestors left the Eastern Continent and achieved temporary prosperity. Now, two hundred years later, we intend to return to the Eastern Continent..."
He gazed at Chen Chuan. "I hope my decision is correct."
Chen Chuan nodded. "I think I understand your meaning, Mr. Gao."
Gao Xinjian smiled and gestured. Behind him, Gao Yueying clapped her hands, and two soft ropes were lowered. Then, one by one, the banquet servers, holding covered platters, walked over in a formal manner.
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