"If it weren't for me, they would indeed be the undisputed number one and would definitely be at the leading level in the Human Alliance." Gu Ran thought for a moment and replied.
"It seems that Zhu Zhu and his team have done a good job, but it's a pity that it conflicts with your research." Xue Yingsong pushed his glasses and said.
Gu Ran: "Actually, to be more precise, I think they and I had a collision, after all, they studied this project before me."
"That's right, you are the latecomer." Xue Yingsong was speechless.
"Okay, the reason I asked you to come here this time is actually to discuss something with you." Xue Yingsong's face became serious. "The leader of the team coming from Suzaku City this time is Zhang Bingzheng, the vice president of the Central Elders Council. He brought some unexpected news."
Gu Ran raised his eyebrows slightly: "What news? It seems to be very important. Even our principal is taking it very seriously."
Zhuque City is different from Canglong City because it is more conservative, so the major sects control the most resources within it.
Finally, the forces represented by these sects united to form the highest authority in Suzaku City—the Central Council of Elders.
The vice president of the Central Elders' Council is already considered one of the most powerful figures in Suzaku City. If it was just an ordinary matter, there would be no need for him to come.
"This time, Far East City was controlled by the 'Evil God', which involved Canglong City, Suzaku City, and Xinyue City. Suzaku City and Canglong City are of the same blood and are also victims at the same time, so he wanted to unite with Canglong City and demand compensation from Xinyue City and Far East City. In fact, it was just for profit."
Xue Yingsong said nonchalantly: "Although that old man is quite shameless, it's all for the sake of our main city, so I didn't drive him out. The things were all done by our Canglong City, and it was all done by you. Why should that old man get more benefits
"He changed his words later, but I feel that what he said later is what he really wanted. After all, negotiation skills are all about asking for a high price, paying a low price, and constantly compromising and making concessions.
He heard that our Canglong City had discovered the Longmen mobile city from more than 300 years ago, and wanted to jointly develop Longmen City with us.
"This matter is also related to you, so I want to hear your opinion."
Xue Yingsong looked at Gu Ran.
Gu Ran pondered for a moment and said, "Develop Longmen City with us? Do they have any plans? Or, do they have any goals? For example, do they want to learn the construction technology of Longmen City, a mobile city, or do they want to restart this mobile city together with Canglong City?"
Xue Yingsong said: "They did not put forward their own clear goals, but just said that they want to form a joint team with Canglong City and strengthen cooperation. The leading power in the development belongs to Canglong City, and what plan to adopt and how to do it are all decided by us in Canglong City.
"However, major issues before development must be discussed by the development committee composed of personnel from both cities, and only after they are approved can the implementation phase begin. There are also specific development benefits. If it is in terms of scientific research, Canglong City must teach Suzaku City about this and cannot keep it to themselves. If it is in terms of economic benefits, it depends on the contributions of both parties, but in the end Suzaku City must pay Canglong City 30% more of the benefits it has already obtained.
"There are some other miscellaneous matters, but I think you are not too interested in them, so I won't go into details. In short, Suzaku City is indeed very sincere and really wants to jointly develop Longmen City with Canglong City."
Gu Ran pondered for a while, and then he said with certainty: "Has something happened in Suzaku City? Suzaku City should be trying to give in to Canglong City, and wants to use Canglong City's power to help Suzaku City."
Xue Yingsong nodded with some satisfaction: "Your analysis is good, I think so too. Although Canglong City and Zhuque City are of the same origin, they rarely fail to cheat each other. If there is a chance to cheat the other party, then they will not mind doing it.
"Only when there are relatively large interests involved, such as when the two cities are in danger of survival, will the two cities really help each other. Although Suzaku City was invaded by the martial arts master of Jidong City, it did not suffer any major damage. In Suzaku City, space power users can be said to be invincible in the world. Even if the martial arts master of Jidong City has some time-related skills, he cannot reverse the final result of failure."
Invincible in the world
This evaluation can be said to be very high.
Gu Ran couldn't help but ask curiously: "Why? Is there anything special about Suzaku City? Can people with spatial abilities get any bonuses here?"
Xue Yingsong: "Space power can be said to be a very unique power, because from ancient times to the present, there are only two space power users in the same era, and they are all in a master-disciple relationship.
"There are no superior or inferior space abilities. According to common sense, there are no completely identical abilities. Even if two abilities look similar, they are not completely identical. As long as you observe them more, you can more or less see their differences. Moreover, the ability crystal cores of similar ability users will not be the same.
"But spatial abilities are different. The abilities displayed by spatial ability users are the same. The only difference is the proficiency of mastering them, or whether they can display them. As long as they can display them, the essence and properties of their power are the same. It is said that the ability crystal cores are also exactly the same. Of course, due to the lack of relevant opportunities and evidence, there are no actual examples. This is just speculation based on hearsay."
At the end, Xue Yingsong's tone sounded quite regretful.
It seemed that he really wanted to test with his own hands whether the two's spatial energy crystal cores were really exactly the same.
Gu Ran also felt very sorry, and he was also very curious about how true these rumors were.
After all, he was once a space user, and his sister has now become a space user in his place.
"However, based on the fact that their powers are basically the same, it should be highly credible that their energy crystal cores are also exactly the same. In short, space energy is such a peculiar energy, and space energy users are such peculiar energy users."
Xue Yingsong continued, "And such peculiar supernatural beings have always settled in Suzaku City. Almost every generation of supernatural beings is a student of the previous generation, and every generation of supernatural beings will choose to continue to guard Suzaku City.
"This actually involves the secrets of space users. It's similar to how every generation of presidents of Lanxin University will look for the next telepath to be their successor, right? However, the secrets of space users are only known by the space users themselves, but I can tell you the secrets of telepaths."
Xue Yingsong suddenly looked at Gu Ran with a smile.
"Ah?" Gu Ran was surprised why the topic suddenly turned to himself.
"The reason why every generation of presidents of Lanxin University is keen on finding the next telekinetic user is because the path taken by Lanxin University is the combination of Star Stone technology and martial arts, so it pays more attention to scientific research rather than combat strength. Do you know why Lanxin University pays attention to scientific research and insists on the combination of Star Stone technology and martial arts?"
Xue Yingsong did not wait for Gu Ran to answer and continued:
"You probably know the answer to this question. It's because the first president, the man who was considered the tyrant of Canglong City more than 300 years ago, built the Lyceum University. But there is no record of him in history. But why did he build the Lyceum University? What did he fight for his whole life?"
At the end of his speech, a thoughtful look appeared on Xue Yingsong's face.
Gu Ran recalled the conversation between him and the "Tyrant" phantom in the ruins, the words left on the Ark core, and the words that were "erased", and his heart sank slightly.
He did not tell Xue Yingsong the whole story of what happened that day, because his subconscious mind told him that it would not be good for Xue Yingsong or himself.
"Maybe he wants to prove something? He must have his reasons for doing this..." Gu Ran gave his own guess.
Xue Yingsong smiled and said, "It seems that you have your own ideas. This is the question that the previous principal was pursuing and thinking about: What is our mission? What kind of thing do we want to accomplish? I am not sure whether this is the idea of the first principal - or even the previous principals, but I know this is what I want to do.
"As for you, I can't tell you what to do. I can only tell you what I want to do, what I have done, and what I want you to do."
Gu Ran frowned: "Principal, why are you..."
"In fact, everyone has already seen that I like you to be my successor, the new president of Lanxin University, and the new ruler of Canglong City." Xue Yingsong said bluntly, "As for the reason, it is also very simple, because you are a telekinetic, because you are the destined person.
"And in the previous several tests, you also passed them with perfect performance. Now your reputation has reached its peak in Canglong City. No one will doubt your ability, and no one will question whether you can bear such a heavy responsibility."
Suddenly, Xue Yingsong's expression changed, and he said with a smile: "Those students outside are here to petition you, hahahaha... Petitioning allows you to have special powers, this is really unheard of."
Gu Ran knew that Xue Yingsong was sensing the movements of the students outside through telekinesis, because he had just done the same and knew the situation of these students.
Immediately, Xue Yingsong's voice was heard from the loudspeaker outside the laboratory.
"Please go back, students. I already know why you are here, but school rules are rules and they cannot be broken so casually."
In the research room, Xue Yingsong smiled and said to Gu Ran: "Let me be the bad guy."
"Okay, let's continue talking about our business."
"There is one thing I hope you can agree to, no matter what."
Xue Yingsong's smile disappeared and he became serious.
"What's the matter?" Gu Ran asked.
"I want you to get engaged to Xiao Ling."
... ...
Xue Xiling, who was outside the light screen, could no longer control her emotions when she saw this scene.
209. Gu Ran is a liar! 4k
Originally, Xue Xiling thought she had let go of the past and only had hatred left for Gu Ran.
She had remained mostly calm when she saw Gu Ran's past memories before, and she thought she would remain calm forever.
But I didn't expect that after seeing this scene now, the memories of the past came flooding back like a tide.
Those memories kept coming back: knowing Gu Ran, being curious about him, respecting him, loving him... ...
The ordinary time she spent with him seemed so beautiful now - even if the two of them were just spending time together in an ordinary way, the beautiful feeling remained in her heart.
The sweetest moment in her heart was the time when she was engaged to Gu Ran. During that time, she thought she had the best things in the world.
She imagined doing research with Gu Ran, reading papers together, and taking afternoon naps together after marriage...
She also imagined that after she got pregnant, he would put his face on her belly, and the two of them would feel the rhythm of the new life together...
I also imagined that when my father got old, I would help him take over the Lyceum University, and we would work together to develop the university with all our heart and soul...
She had imagined countless beautiful scenes, and she had also thought that she would possess the beauty of these countless scenes.
Then time froze on the day when Gu Ran launched the "Great Turmoil", and that day had a profound impact on Canglong City.
Her fiancé, Gu Ran, a teacher who was respected by students at Lanxin University and the special envoy of Canglong City, turned into a murderous demon.
At least tens of millions of people died in that turmoil, and after that Canglong City fell into its dark rule.
"No matter what your reason is, it is unforgivable, absolutely... unforgivable!" Xue Xiling looked at Gu Ran in the triangular crystal cone and said to herself with gritted teeth.
She is no longer the ignorant and innocent girl. Her heart has long become as hard as a rock after being involved in various calculations of interests.
She is Xue Yingsong's daughter, she is the current president of Lanxin University, and she is one of the central committee members of Canglong City.
She came with her father, she came with Lanxin University, and she came with the hatred of the tens of millions of people who died in Canglong City!
As long as Gu Ran is not dead, she will not give up, Lanxin University will not give up, and Canglong City will not give up!
"Let's put an end to everything that happened in the past now..." Xue Xiling said in her heart.
Let all the beauty and love we once had disappear along with the hatred...
"It seems that Gu Ran could have easily obtained everything he has now..." Suddenly a strong man said with emotion.
"Yes, the old president of Lanxin University values him, the people support him, and the old president even wants to marry his daughter to him. He has already reached a pinnacle that most people cannot reach. With his strength, even if he follows the rules and does a good job in governing Canglong City, he will definitely have the opportunity to become the general governor of the Human Alliance in the future."
The other strong men couldn't help but agree.
"Yes, Gu Ran's ability is so strong now. Even if he doesn't go astray, he can get everything he has now. Why did he choose to betray his relatives and friends, and the people? What he once had is already something that countless people can only dream of. Can greed really completely corrupt people's hearts?"
Someone couldn't help but say with regret.
"Oh, I really want to know what happened back then. Did Gu Ran suddenly change, or did he just expose the devil in his heart? He did do a lot of things to Canglong City back then. I thought we were all deceived by the tyrant Gu Ran before, but the tyrant later on was Gu Ran's true self.
"But now that I think about it, compared to the rumors that promoted Gu Ran's achievements, Gu Ran did more for Canglong City - he did make a huge contribution to Canglong City, which is hard to erase, but... Alas..."