Lawful Tyrant

Chapter 97: Vassal Class
After the situation in the hotel ruins stabilized, Lin Qing went home to practice.

Anyway, the two inspectors have decided to take charge of the situation themselves, and are still trying to figure out how to dig up the rubble and reopen the destroyed and buried elevator shaft.

Although the elevator shaft was eighty meters deep, it wouldn't take long to dig it through again with the help of the excavation equipment and the two inspectors.

Lin Qing had just returned home for less than half an hour when one of his fellow inspectors at the scene sent him a message saying that the elevator shaft had been opened and the gate to the underground research institute was visible.

However, the two inspectors seemed to be worried that the enemies who entered the underground research institute ahead of time would be stronger. After the advance personnel came out of the research institute, they did not rush to send people in. They were still deploying to blockade the underground research institute while waiting for the inspection headquarters to send more people.

After the inspection headquarters sent another group of people, Lin Qing was also called over.

By noon, the temporarily cleared space had become much cleaner, and several prefabricated houses had been built for the two inspectors and the people at the inspection headquarters to rest.

When Lin Qing arrived at the scene, he found that the headquarters had sent another group of people.

Including the group that arrived at the beginning, there are more than a dozen senior inspectors and more than fifty inspectors.

He and Yuan Anping were very inconspicuous among them.

After everyone gathered, Inspector Tang walked out of one of the houses.

"Long story short."

Inspector Tang took a quick look and said, "I'm sure many people know the origin of this underground research institute, right? That's right, it was built by Dr. Chu Hui, who created the original research institute of the Illuminati before he was imprisoned."

Dr. Chu Hui?

This was the first time that Lin Qing knew the name of the founder of the Original Research Institute.

"Before the incident, Dr. Chu Hui was a great scholar respected by everyone, and the Original Research Institute was a place of hope."

Inspector Tang said in a deep voice: "But now he has become a madman who has destroyed lives and slaughtered millions of fellow earthlings. The original research institute that should have been closed down still has people inheriting his will and continuing his ideas, and even using more unscrupulous means."

"There have been hundreds of thousands of cases of missing persons in Lin'an City and across the country over the years. Based on the clues, it has long been confirmed that they were the work of the Revival Primitive Research Institute."

She said slowly: "And the purpose is to open the door of this research institute below - the 'Incomplete Door'."

"The Incomplete Gate is controlled by the intelligence left by Dr. Chu Hui before his death. It follows Dr. Chu Hui's wishes and requires that the genetic map information of one thousand successful genetic modifications must be provided in order to open the Incomplete Gate."

Inspector Tang said in a deep voice: "Although the revived original research institute is not as powerful as before, it is even crazier. Now that the incomplete door has been opened, those crazy people have sent people into the research institute to try to obtain the experimental results left by Chu Huibo in this underground research institute."

She glanced around, "Headquarters has found the design drawings of this underground research institute. It is suspected that there are several fourth-level gene optimization methods and various experimental results in the institute."

The eyes of the chief inspectors and senior chief inspectors all lit up.

The current genetic optimization methods of the inspection headquarters are almost limited to the third energy level.

The fourth level of genetic optimization almost only exists in extraterrestrial civilizations and is relatively rare even in urban areas.

It is said that in the extraterrestrial civilization where the Zhixing Group is located, people with good talents can try the fourth level of gene enhancement, so it is possible for the gene optimization index to break 200%.

The genetic optimization index also represents future potential.

And now, they have discovered that this underground research institute may have the fourth-level genetic optimization method, how can they not be excited?
"This incomplete door can only be entered by Earthlings with incomplete genes, that is, Earthlings whose gene optimization index is less than 100% and whose genes have not yet awakened."

Inspector Tang said, "This time, the rules are the same as before. What you can get is up to your ability. The inspection headquarters has only one requirement, which is to bring back the research data and eliminate the members of the original research institute."

The eyes of many inspectors became obviously heated, and each of them was eager to try.

Inspector Tang said softly:
"Kill a student-level member of the original institute who broke in and take out his identity card, and you will be awarded a second-class merit."

"Kill a member of the original research institute's 'researcher' level, and bring out the identity card, and you will be awarded a first-class merit."

"If you bring back any kind of research data on the optimization of the fourth-level gene, you will be awarded a special merit."

At this point, Inspector Tang paused for a moment before continuing, "If anyone finds a special pagoda-shaped item similar to crystal material and the size of a palm in the Primitive Research Institute, and finds it, they can obtain a glory-level merit once."

The inspectors were all stunned.

Then, there were obvious sounds of heavy breathing that could not be suppressed, and they seemed extremely excited.

And it was the first time that Lin Qing heard of the glory-level merit.

What kind of special item is this? If you find it, you will get honor-level merit?
It goes without saying that this special item must be even more valuable, but it is most likely useless to the inspectors, so the headquarters has given the conditions.

"These are the details of this operation."

"Remember, everyone can only go in once. Once you come out, the incomplete door will not allow you to enter again, so remember to bring food and water."

As he spoke, Inspector Tang slowly swept his eyes over everyone present, "Anyone who is willing to go can line up on their own. Everyone will receive a copy of the research institute intelligence provided by the advance personnel."

As she finished speaking, most of the inspectors and almost all the senior inspectors took a step forward.

These chief inspectors and senior chief inspectors almost all came from the headquarters, so they naturally understood how rare this opportunity was. How could they be unwilling?

If they are willing to come from the headquarters, they must have learned some intelligence in advance and are ready to enter.

And now, not to mention the fourth-level genetic optimization that is suspected to exist in the research institute, the merit rewards alone are tempting enough!

At that moment, more than 90% of the inspectors left the line, and only one senior inspector was still standing there, looking helpless.

Among the inspectors, only two remained in place.

They were Lin Qing and Yuan Anping, the local inspectors of Lin'an City.

Many inspectors from the headquarters couldn't help but look back at the two of them.

You don’t even want to go for such a good thing?
Although it is dangerous, if so many people go in together, the risk will be much lower. It's better than going in alone, right?
This is too cowardly.

"Aha..."

Yuan Anping greeted everyone's gaze with a smile and said, "You are all elites from the headquarters. I, who am at the bottom of the list of inspectors, will not be a burden. Good luck, everyone."

Lin Qing glanced at Yuan Anping and said nothing.

Naturally, he wanted to go in for this good opportunity, but his strength was not as good as that of the senior inspector, so he did not want to take the initiative to go deep into the dangerous area for the time being.

Inspector Tang did not say anything, but just glanced at the inspectors and said, "Prepare for action."

……

After a while, many inspectors and senior inspectors went down the elevator shaft cableway.

Apart from the inspectors responsible for the blockade of the city, the only ones left were Lin Qing, Yuan Anping, and the senior inspector who chose to stay.

"Director."

The senior inspector said helplessly: "Gene awakeners really can't get in?"

"If you want to be killed by the laser of the research institute, you can force your way in." Inspector Tang glanced at him. "Laser?"

The senior inspector was stunned. "Aren't laser weapons also prohibited items?"

"The Zhixing Group gave the Original Research Institute permission to use the laser defense facilities." Inspector Tang said, "The Original Research Institute was sealed off by the World Government on Earth, but the Zhixing Group did not care how many Earthlings the Original Research Institute had killed, so it did not revoke this permission."

"All right……"

The senior inspector sighed helplessly, "Then I'll just sit back and wait. Maybe someone from the Primitive Research Institute will come out."

Inspector Tang didn't say much, just glanced at Lin Qing and said, "Lin Qing, follow me."

Lin Qingqing nodded slightly, and followed Inspector Tang into her temporary rental house.

"sit."

Inspector Tang pointed at the sofa and then sat down on the other side.

After Lin Qing sat down, Inspector Tang looked at Lin Qing and asked, "Why didn't you go in?"

"I want to wait."

Lin Weiwei shook his head slightly. "If I don't have enough strength, I won't be able to snatch it away. If others can't snatch it away, it won't matter if I go in later."

"Go in later?" Inspector Tang laughed. "This underground research institute only has so many benefits. With so many people rushing in, if you go in late, maybe it will be gone."

She added, "Moreover, this underground research institute is quite large and its structure is very complicated. Even the intelligence provided by the inspectors this time may not be more useful than that provided by the advance personnel."

"It's nothing. If you're not sure, just pretend you don't know about this underground research institute." Lin Qing shook his head.

“Opportunities don’t always come.”

Patrol Envoy Tang sighed softly, "The fourth level of gene optimization... Unless we get enough data from the underground research institute this time, the Patrol Headquarters won't be able to provide it. You may never get such an opportunity again in the future..."

At this point, she paused and glanced at Lin Qing, "Unless you are willing to sign a long-term or even lifelong agreement with Zhixing Group."

"Selling yourself?" Lin Weiqing raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Yes." Inspector Tang sighed, "In fact, you will become a vassal class of the civilization where the Zhixing Group is located. To put it bluntly, you will become the inferior people of that civilization, and bear many unequal treaties, just like slaves, just like the Dalits at the bottom of the Indian caste system before the end of the world. Only then will you be given this opportunity."

Lin Qing frowned and asked, "How many people are willing?"

"Very few." Inspector Tang said, "I mean that there are very few people who are qualified to become vassals, and among those who are qualified, the vast majority are willing to become vassals."

"Why?" Lin Qing asked puzzledly.

Inspector Tang sighed and said, "Do you remember I told you that there will be big changes in five years?"

Lin nodded and said, "Is it possible to become a livestock?"

"That's right." Inspector Tang said, "Anyone who is qualified to become a vassal of Zhixing is also qualified to know these secrets, so they will naturally compare."

She glanced at Lin Qing and said, "What do you choose, between becoming a livestock to be slaughtered at will or becoming an inferior person in the vassal class?"

Lin Qing was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "Then I can understand, but... the premise is that there are only these two options."

"Oh? I thought you were the kind of person who would rather die than surrender." Inspector Tang smiled.

Then she shook her head and said, "At present, the earth probably really only has these two choices, and for most people, there is no choice at all."

Lin Qing remained silent.

If that day really comes, what should I choose?

Because of the Anti-Entropy, he had never lived like a slave or livestock even in the end times, and now he is naturally even more unwilling to do so.

"What about Qi Lingxiao, the founder of Chaoyang Martial Arts School?" Lin Qing suddenly asked, "And Chu Hongjun, the founder of Liming Group, what about these people?"

Inspector Tang glanced at him and said, "These two big men, even the Zhixing Group has to treat them politely, and it is indeed impossible for them to become vassals. But even if they are facing an interstellar civilization with a history of hundreds of thousands of years, they can only help a very small number of people around them. They cannot save the entire Earth."

"We have to treat the Zhixing Group politely?"

Lin Qing couldn't help but be shocked when he heard this.

As long as your strength reaches the level of these two great men, you can protect yourself and help those around you?

At this moment, he suddenly felt an unprecedented desire in his heart.

He was born free, and who would want to be an inferior, a slave, or even an animal if he could?
"Strength, as long as I have enough strength, as long as I can be like Qi Lingxiao and Chu Hongjun, everything will be different..."

"Yes... there shouldn't be such a choice..."

Lin Qing took a deep breath, and his desire for strength grew stronger.

“Young people are full of energy.”

Inspector Tang saw the desire and passion in his eyes, and couldn't help but laugh. He shook his head and asked, "Are you still going in?"

"Go in." Lin Qing nodded, "Let's go in tomorrow night. It'll be a good time to get more information."

By tomorrow night, he will be able to complete the original Chaoyang training method.

By then, once he has mastered the self-contained combat method, his strength will be greatly enhanced!

"Tomorrow night?" Inspector Tang glanced at him and shook his head slightly. "If you get in first, you at least have a chance to try your luck. If you get in too late, you can only rely on your strength."

She didn't persuade him any further: "Okay, I'll give you the most detailed information then."

"Thank you, Inspector Tang." Lin Qing said sincerely.

Inspector Tang shook his head and said, "If possible, please help me find Xu Qiu."

Lin nodded slowly.

In fact, he wanted to reveal that Yuan Anping was the number one person in charge of Yuanhong Society, but he had already vaguely guessed Yuan Anping's situation, and it might not be a good thing to expose it rashly.

And based on his own situation, he thought Xu Qiu might be fine.

So, he decided to wait another day.

"tomorrow……"

　I have been sleepy these two days, so the update is a little late. Sorry, there will be another update later.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)