Mo Sheng originally wanted Fu Qingqing to take the Asterite alone to Qi Yuan's lab to retrieve the Death Dance. However, after thinking for a while, Mo Sheng decided to go there himself.
The activation of the Death Dance confirmed his suspicions. The energy lifeform hidden in Qi Yuan's body was not only powerful, but it also listened to Qi Yuan's commands. Otherwise, Qi Yuan would not have been able to complete the activation of the Death Dance so quickly.
If Qi Yuan was a low-key person, he might have kept the activation of the Death Dance a secret. However, with Qi Yuan's current situation, the news could not be kept a secret.
Although keeping the news a secret would save him a lot of trouble, spreading the news would also bring him a lot of benefits.
Qi Yuan had just entered the shelter and did not have a strong foundation. That was why Xiao Yu and the others dared to bully him.
However, once the news spread, those who had mutated energy weapons would definitely come to Qi Yuan's lab and ask Qi Yuan to help activate the weapons.
Mutated energy weapons were very rare. In the Black Steel Shelter, only a handful of people could own such weapons. They almost represented the entire power class of the Black Steel Shelter.
For Qi Yuan, this was a great opportunity to gain a foothold.
Relying on the unique skill of activating weapons, Qi Yuan was able to easily establish a huge network of connections. Perhaps it was not enough to compare to the many years of effort of Feng Qian, Ke Shoulin and the others, but it would definitely cause an enemy like Xiao Yu to hesitate.
Mo Sheng brought Fu Qingqing to the lab building again and bumped into Feng Qian at the door.
Although the two of them did not interact much, as the two people with the highest status after entering the shelter from the wilderness, Feng Qian and Mo Sheng's relationship was not close, but it was not too bad either.
After seeing each other, Feng Qian walked over and greeted him.
"How are your injuries?" Feng Qian asked with concern.
"I can barely hold on!" Mo Sheng said with a smile.
After the two of them chatted for a while, Feng Qian suddenly changed the topic and invited Mo Sheng to his lab.
"Yesterday, the headquarters sent a batch of supplies to the laboratory. Among them were three COP V-0214 vials. I just happened to get one. I think this medicine should be of some help to your recovery."
Mo Sheng looked at Feng Qian in surprise.
"The people at the headquarters have been hiding the Cop-V series of drugs very well. Why would they be so generous this time and send us three at once?"
"Indeed, the headquarters didn't want to give it to us. However, the higher-ups thought of a way and the headquarters relented," Feng Qian said.
The technology of the new era was extremely advanced. All kinds of genetic medicine had conquered almost all the diseases of the old era. Even cancer was conquered one by one by the genetic technology of the new era.
However, this did not mean that the gene medicine was omnipotent. As the individual's strength increased, the limitations of the gene medicine would gradually become apparent.
Although there were many types of gene agents, those that could be effective on a level six ability user were few and far between.
Drugs like the Cop-V series, which could effectively heal the injuries of level six ability users, were extremely rare strategic resources even in the Doomsday Arms Headquarters.
The more powerful the medicine, the more precious the materials used to make it. Many of the materials even came from the black areas that even Apocalypse ability users did not dare to enter easily.
The fact that Feng Qian was willing to take out the Cop-V 0214 medicine in his hands was completely to rope Mo Sheng in.
Hearing this, Mo Sheng only shook his head lightly.
"I can still hold on for now. When I can't hold on anymore, I'll try the effects of the Cop-V 0214 medicine."
Seeing Mo Sheng decline, Feng Qian was not angry. If Mo Sheng was so easy to rope in, that would be the real surprise.
Feng Qian glanced at Fu Qingqing behind Mo Sheng. He knew that she was Mo Sheng's only student.
"I heard that your teacher helped you create a Death Dance. If you need help activating it, you can come to the laboratory to find me."
Fu Qingqing shook her head. "Thank you, but Qi Yuan has already helped me activate the Death Dance!"
Qi Yuan … Death Dance activated …
Feng Qian was clearly stunned. He could not connect the two together.
Although Feng Qian did not participate in the creation of the Death Dance, he knew some inside information. Thus, he knew that Fu Qingqing's Death Dance was definitely not that easy to activate.
With the strength of the Death Dance, even he did not have enough confidence in activating it.
This was something that even he did not have much confidence in, but Qi Yuan had actually done it!
How did Qi Yuan do it?
With his strength, it should be very difficult for him to even analyze the mutated energy form. How could he activate a complete mutated energy weapon!
Moreover, wasn't he busy fighting with Xiao Yu over the research project?
How could he have the time to activate the Death Dance?
Feng Qian was stunned. He only recovered from his shock when Mo Sheng and Fu Qingqing walked far away.
Seeing the two of them leave, Feng Qian's expression became increasingly gloomy.
Since Fu Qingqing said that Qi Yuan had activated the Death Dance and Mo Sheng did not deny it, it meant that this shocking news was true.
Since Qi Yuan could activate the Death Dance, could he also activate other mutated energy weapons?
If Qi Yuan could do it, it meant that he had completely lost the opportunity to suppress Qi Yuan.
Not to mention whether the others would stand with Qi Yuan because of the weapons, just Mo Sheng alone was enough to give him a headache.
The project was about to start, which meant that the position of chief was about to be changed. Although roping in a Desolate Exploration Department Vice Head would not affect Mo Lin's decision, an awakened Fate Power Rank Seven was different.
Feng Qian was very clear that although Mo Sheng had been heavily injured in his battle with Xu Geng, he had also touched the threshold of Rank Seven.
Mo Sheng's injuries had not healed yet because he was preparing to advance to Rank Seven.
Now, Mo Sheng was standing with Qi Yuan.
If he continued to suppress Qi Yuan, it would mean that he was opposing Mo Sheng.
Standing in front of an ability user who had the potential to advance to Rank Seven was definitely not a smart choice.
Thinking of how he had dealt with Qi Yuan so many times, not only did he come out unscathed, he could even counterattack time and time again, almost beating Xiao Yu to the ground. Now that he had displayed such shocking abilities, Feng Qian hesitated for a moment, wondering if he should continue to target Qi Yuan.
From the way Qi Yuan had dealt with Xiao Yu, Feng Qian had a rough idea of Qi Yuan's character. Qi Yuan was not the kind of person who would easily compromise, and he would also not easily let go of the grudges between them.
Whether it was because of the relationship between Qi Yuan and Qu Shanhai, or because of the few times he had acted against him, Qi Yuan would definitely not let go of this grudge so easily.
Therefore, even if he was willing to give up on suppressing Qi Yuan, Qi Yuan might not be willing to reconcile with him.
Thinking of how he, a Rank Four researcher, could not even suppress a Rank Two researcher, and how he had to worry about being rejected even if he wanted to reconcile, Feng Qian felt his heart twitch.
Back when he was at the Iron Chariots, he should have used a thunderous method to kill him!
Suppressing the churning emotions in his heart, Feng Qian took a deep breath and walked towards the elevator.
The grudge between him and Qi Yuan was just a matter for later. The problem that needed to be solved now was the name list of the project team.
Although the four Rank Four researchers were the main force of the project, the ten Rank Three researchers could also share a lot of the work. If he could squeeze a few more of his own people into the name list, then it would be a huge help to both their advancement and his own mission progress.
The elevator went straight to the second floor. When Feng Qian walked into the conference room, He Shou and Tan Qiu had already arrived. The three of them waited for a few minutes before Cao Yansheng arrived on time.
When Cao Yansheng came in, he was holding a few copies of Hope. Feng Qian glanced at the issue numbers and found that they were all the latest issues of Hope.
After Cao Yansheng sat down, he casually placed the copies of Hope on the conference table. He Shou and Feng Qian only glanced at them before turning their attention to each other. They both knew that after yesterday's probing, today's staff recommendation would probably be a hand-to-hand battle.
Only Tan Qiu, who still had a lazy attitude towards the name list, seemed to lack interest. She casually picked up a copy of Hope and flipped through it.
Cao Yansheng glanced at Tan Qiu and said in a deep voice, "Regarding the remaining five spots, do you have any new staff recommendations?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Feng Qian was the first to speak.
"I have two recommendations — Xiao Yu and Zhong Yunhai. Their research ability is not bad and their research direction is just right. After some consideration, I recommend that they join the project team."
"Zhong Yunhai is fine, but what right does Xiao Yu have to join the project team?" He Shou said mercilessly.
"Xiao Yu used academic bullying methods and snatched the project applications of Rank Two researchers many times. It's obvious that his character is low. This kind of person joining the project team will only ruin things!"
"Although Xiao Yu's character is flawed, the people chosen for this project are researchers, not moral role models," Feng Qian said calmly.
"Xiao Yu has the ability and his research direction is also suitable. This is why I recommend him!"
"Xiao Yu has the ability?" He Shou retorted.
"As a Rank Three researcher, he couldn't even complete a Rank Three project in time. Instead, two Rank Three projects were snatched away by a Rank Two researcher in a short two months. He's already become the laughing stock of the laboratory!"
"With Xiao Yu's ability, in a few months, he'll probably break the record and fall from Rank Three to Rank Two!"
The two of them quarreled and didn't notice that Tan Qiu was frowning.
She looked at the paper with Qi Yuan's signature and almost suspected that there was another Rank Three researcher named Qi Yuan.
However, the signature of the Black Steel Shelter — Biological and Mechanical Research Laboratory under Qi Yuan's name clearly reminded her that this Qi Yuan was the Qi Yuan she knew!
Not only could the signature of the laboratory be proven, but even the project of this paper could be proven.
This was clearly the last project that Xiao Yu had successfully advanced!
Including the previous two projects, this was already the third project that Qi Yuan had snatched away from Xiao Yu.
However, the problem was that this project was different from the previous two projects. This was a Rank Four project!
Moreover, this project required a mutated energy body!
Where did Qi Yuan get a mutated energy body for research?
Thinking of this, Tan Qiu suddenly remembered Mo Sheng's previous visit. He seemed to have asked Fu Qingqing to leave the Death Dance in Qi Yuan's laboratory.
Could it be that Qi Yuan used the Death Dance to complete the project?
Tan Qiu turned to the main page with a belly full of suspicion. After reading the main text, her eyes were clearly dazed.
The Death Dance!
It was indeed the Death Dance!
Not only did Qi Yuan complete the activation of the Death Dance, but he also took the time to complete a Rank Four project and publish a paper.
Even though she was already used to Qi Yuan's miraculous abilities, Tan Qiu had no choice but to reevaluate Qi Yuan's position in her heart.
Qi Yuan's performance in the past few months could no longer be described as a genius. He was simply a monster!
Because of the suppression of Qi Yuan, not only did all of Xiao Yu's projects get snatched away, even Zhong Yunhai was dragged down by this pig of a teammate and wasted a few months for nothing.
Tan Qiu secretly glanced at Feng Qian and realized that he was still arguing with He Shou.
So, Feng Qian still didn't know about this news?
Tan Qiu calmly looked away.
Feng Qian took the initiative this time to recommend Zhong Yunhai and Xiao Yu to the project team. He must have planned to use this project to persuade Cao Yansheng.
However, Qi Yuan's attack was probably going to ruin all of his efforts!
As Feng Qian and He Shou argued, Cao Yansheng's frown deepened.
Feng Qian had been paying attention to Cao Yansheng's expression. Just as he was about to say something to stop them, Feng Qian finally made his move.
Feng Qian took out the thesis that he had prepared long ago and placed it on the conference table. His finger tapped lightly on it.
"Before this, Xiao Yu applied for a level four project — Basic Activation of Energy Weapons. After Xiao Yu and Zhong Yunhai's hard work, they finally completed this project yesterday. This is their experiment report.
"In the next issue of Hope, you should be able to see the official thesis jointly signed by the two of them."
He Shou's heart sank. Compared to the people he had recommended, Zhong Yunhai and Xiao Yu originally did not have much of an advantage. However, Feng Qian's move just happened to hit his weak spot.
The research direction of this project was indeed very compatible with the project that was about to start. It was definitely a bonus.
If this project could be delayed by two days, Xiao Yu and Zhong Yunhai would not be able to catch the last bus to the project.
However, now, with the help of this experiment report, Zhong Yunhai and Xiao Yu had a high chance of standing out from the others.
If Feng Qian's direct subordinates took up three of the ten spots for level three researchers, it would definitely be bad news for him.
Feng Qian pushed lightly with his right hand. The experiment report glided across the table for a distance and stopped gently in front of Cao Yansheng.
Cao Yansheng picked up the experiment report and skimmed through it briefly. Then, he put it down expressionlessly. He casually picked up a copy of Hope and pushed it in front of Feng Qian.
"Take a look for yourself!" Cao Yansheng said calmly.
Cao Yansheng's attitude made Feng Qian's heart sink. Although he felt that it was a little strange, he still picked up the copy of Hope in front of him.
Feng Qian suddenly realized that not only Cao Yansheng, but Tan Qiu was also looking at him strangely. It was as if he was looking at a joke.