Huo Ming's experience was actually similar to Mr. Cuttle's in the past. Both of them were born in humble families and studied at the famous Xing Wu University.
However, Huo Ming's talent was nowhere near as high as Mr. Cartel's. He didn't perform well during his time as a student, and he didn't join any large corporations after graduation. Instead, he inherited his mentor's will and devoted himself to biology and machinery.
Huo Ming's wife, Yang Xianghui, was also a teacher at Xing Wu University. The two of them met and got married at school. Yang Xianghui worked in the field of materials, and she was quite accomplished in that field. This complemented Huo Ming's research.
However, there was an interlude here. Yang Xianghui was a famous beauty in school when she was young. She had many suitors, but in the end, she chose the academically accomplished Huo Ming. The two of them were very loving after marriage.
It was only when the Fertile Chalk Galaxy War broke out many years ago that the Empire began to offer a hefty reward for any technology that could counter the enemy. Only then did Huo Ming accept this research project. Little Xiang, Little Guan, and the others were Huo Ming's last batch of students. A group of like-minded people walked together.
This kind of technology that used frogmen materials to create soldiers was actually quite advanced in the Federal Empire. Although Yao Manrou's Prototype had reached this level, it still had some flaws. The reason was simple. Huo Ming and the others modified humans, while Yao Manrou modified armor, not lifeforms. From a biological engineering perspective, Huo Ming's research was much more difficult. After all, the war between the Empire and the frogmen had always been fierce, while the Federation was basically at peace.
Ding Meng muttered, "I'm curious. Elder Huo's research project is actually beneficial to the Empire's military. Xing Wu University is an important base for the Empire's reserve talents, so it should be supported. Why aren't you allowed to use the school's resources?"
Xiao Guan smiled bitterly and said, "Sir, you might not know this, but one of Teacher Yang's admirers when she was young was a guy called Han Feng. He was their classmate in the same batch, but he failed to win Teacher Yang's heart. Later on, Teacher Huo and Teacher Yang got married. Originally, they thought that it would be over, but ten years ago, a new vice-principal was transferred to the school, and that vice-principal was Han Feng's father. From then on, Teacher Huo and Teacher Yang were subjected to all kinds of difficulties in the school. They didn't arrange classes, didn't arrange classrooms, didn't give authorization to use the laboratory, and so on.
Ding Meng stared at him and said, "So the school has never supported Grandfather Huo's research project, right?"
Little Guan shrugged. "I'm guessing that's the reason."
Ding Meng said, "But in order to complete the research project, Mr. Huo is willing to accept the sponsorship of social enterprises?
Set up a workshop and work non-stop on improving the technology? "
Xiao Guan said, "The agreement between the company and us is that they will provide us with all the resources we need and provide us with generous returns for our respective families. The premise is that we have to create a hundred reconstructed soldiers before our cooperation will end. Of course, they also promised to send these reconstructed soldiers to the Empire's frontline."
"So you guys agreed to it like idiots?" Ding Meng's tone had turned cold.
Xiao Guan shrunk his neck. This officer looked young, but his strength and methods were extraordinary. He didn't dare to refute.
In fact, he couldn't be blamed. At the end of the day, this group of people were all elite technology geeks. They knew more about technology than anyone else, but when it came to deceiving and scheming, they were students in the ivory tower. How could they be better than a mysterious organization like the Hidden Front?
It wasn't a coincidence that the company was willing to sponsor Huo Ming and his team's research. This was a result of the Hidden Front's meticulous and complex plan. The vice-principal of the school was definitely involved.
"What's the name of Han Feng's father?" Ding Meng asked calmly.
"Sir, you mean to say …" Xiao Guan hesitated.
Ding Meng said, "I'm just asking."
Xiao Xiang walked over. "His name is Han Zheng. He's a hypocrite."
Ding Meng moved his wrist and began to search for information in the military's database. "I will restore this place to its original state. But for the next two weeks, I suggest you go back to the lab on the 50th floor and take good care of grandfather Huo."
Xiao Xiang didn't seem to understand. "Why?
I want to go home and take a look. Even if Little Treasure is gone, shouldn't you at least let me know what happened? "
Ding Meng didn't bother to explain the severity of the situation to her. "Listen to me. This is not as simple as you think. For the next two weeks, it's safest for you to hide underground. If you run around, not only will you be in danger, but you and the people you know will also be killed."
Xiao Xiang's face paled. "Is it that serious?"
Ding Meng said, "You can imagine what I do. Give me two weeks, and I will catch the culprits and come back to take you away. If I don't come back, there will be important military personnel coming to take you to a safe place. Do you understand?"
"Well …" Xiao Xiang hesitated, but after a moment, she nodded. "Thank you, Sir Ding Meng!"
Huo Ming walked over with the help of a few students. "Sir, please. You must catch the culprits."
"I will!" Ding Meng nodded seriously.
The group quickly took the shuttle elevator back to the underground. Ding Meng first restored Fu Mingyu's office to its original state, then restored it floor by floor. Without another word, he left the Ocean Tower and went straight to Xing Wu University in the northern part of the city.
He had a strong intuition that the Han family was definitely involved with the Hidden Front. Now that things had developed to this point, it involved more and more people. Huo Ming and the others' relatives had all met with accidents. In the current Empire Federation, with the police's various technological means, the probability of forgery was very low. There was only one explanation, and that was that the relevant investigators were most likely involved with the Hidden Front.
However, this wasn't the main point of his investigation. He wanted to find out who was related to the Hidden Front. As long as he could find one or two key figures, he wouldn't be afraid that he wouldn't be able to find out where they were.
Xing Wu University was one of the top universities in the Norse Empire. It was as famous as the Empire Star Academy in the north. It was known as the North Star Academy and the South Star Academy. Those who were able to enter this school were all elites who had gone through various examinations. They could even be said to be the elites of the elites.
Xing Wu University was a comprehensive university. Not only did it recruit talented origin ability experts, but it also carefully cultivated non-combat origin ability experts, especially the development of crystal technology.
The Norse Empire and the Holy Grail Federation had always been in a state of competition. If there were any advantages that the Norse Empire had, it would be its vast territory, vast resources, and high individual quality. However, if there were any disadvantages, there were many. For example, the Norse Empire's technological level was far behind the Federation's, especially when it came to starship technology, transmission technology, and the third type of technology. Currently, the Empire still relied on imports from the Federation. It was because of this disadvantage that the Empire placed extra emphasis on the cultivation of talents. A place like Xing Wu University was really the top priority.
Looking from afar, Xing Wu University was like a fortress in space. Its overall design leaned towards the style of a sci-fi starship, and it stood in the center of the northern district. The words "Xing Wu University of the Nuoxing Empire" were dazzling and dazzling in front of the school gate. Just the words alone were several thousand square meters in size. It was truly a dazzling and magnificent sight.
The schools of the Empire and the Federation had something in common, and that was that private aircrafts from the outside world were not allowed to enter the school, and no one was allowed to trespass. Therefore, if Ding Meng wanted to enter, he had to go through the school's main entrance.
The advantage of the investigation order was displayed at this time. After the AI security at the gate scanned Ding Meng's wristwatch, it immediately said in a mechanical voice, "Level 1 authorization. Please enter freely."
After entering the school, Ding Meng had the illusion that he had returned to the Listin Academy. This place had become a fairytale world again. The wide and flat road led straight into the distance. Golden ginkgo trees decorated the colorful fountains. Greenery was everywhere, and the buildings were exquisite. The blue sky and white clouds complemented each other. Along the way, all kinds of young students were chatting and laughing. They were all favored by the heavens, the future stars of the Empire.
Ding Meng faintly sensed for a moment and couldn't help but be a little surprised. These boys and girls looked very young, but their origin energy fluctuations were actually not below the level of an intermediate combat master. Most of them were advanced combat masters, and a considerable number of them were even warlords.
To be able to reach the warlord level before the age of forty, this was indeed a lot better than the Federation. It was no wonder that the Empire could be so domineering in outer space. This made sense.
Ding Meng did not even need to deliberately look for Han Zheng's whereabouts. He spread out his telekinesis vision and searched through the various teaching buildings. Through the image comparison in the military's database, Ding Meng quickly found Han Zheng in Building No. 1 of the School Administration Office. No matter how he looked at it, this kind-looking old man did not look like the vice-principal who was always against Huo Ming and the others. However, there was one thing worth noting. This Han Zheng was actually a beginner level Battle-Saint of the Body Hardening System. Xing Wu University really lived up to its reputation.
Ding Meng observed for half a day, but he did not find anything wrong with this Han Zheng. This guy's state of mind was very normal: handling school affairs, arranging lectures, practicing martial arts, holding meetings, then returning to the office to arrange lesson plans. He even took the time to enter the school's intranet forum to answer questions for many students …
This also did not seem like someone who was involved with the Hidden Front. For a moment, Ding Meng wondered if he had gone in the wrong direction.
At this moment, Han Zheng turned on his wristband and smiled as he talked to someone. He looked very happy. Ding Meng listened carefully. It turned out that the Han family was having a family gathering tonight. The location was a private villa in the southern suburbs. This villa belonged to Han Zheng's second son, Han Liming.
Ding Meng connected to the database again. He wanted to know more about this Han family. It would have been better if he did not search, but once he did, he was shocked.