With three superpowers at his fingertips, he could dominate the 1970s.

Jiang Zhiyu returned to Beijing from Tianjin Port late at night.

After sitting in the car for most of the night, I was already a little sleepy before even entering the alley.

However, since we've already made this trip back to Beijing, we should at least visit my godparents' place and their compound.

I quickly and simply visited my godparents, left some food from my spatial storage, and then left.

Around noon, she went for another stroll around the compound.

We finally got to see Seventeen return, all excited.

"Host! Host!"

I'm back!

Jiang Zhiyu smiled slightly.

Have you exchanged all the items?

"Enough! Enough!"

Seventeen's voice carried an uncontrollable sense of pride.

"Host, you have no idea, but when I went to the other realms this time, those old rulers were incredibly envious."

"I was already of a low rank among them."

"Two promotions in one go!"

"They all flocked around me, saying I'd found the right host."

Jiang Zhiyu smiled but remained silent.

"Look, look, I exchanged so many energy blocks this time."

"Enough for the two of us to use for a very, very long time!"

"I'm considered a well-known figure in the political arena now!"

Jiang Zhiyu couldn't hold back any longer and glanced at it.

The little robot spun around in space, its wings outstretched, practically steaming with pride.

There was indeed a large stack of unknown metal cubes emitting a pale blue light next to it.

Jiang Zhiyu's gaze lingered on the pile of energy blocks for a moment.

That color...

It was almost the same color as the silvery-blue light that shimmered on Seventeen's wings.

The only difference is that the blue of the energy cube is deeper and colder.

She muttered to herself for a moment, then didn't ask any further questions.

The important thing is to take care of the business first.

She turned into a quiet alley and closed her eyes.

A flash of light appeared before my eyes.

When I opened my eyes again, I was already in the grove of trees in front of the Gansu Provincial Military Region.

Jiang Zhiyu emerged from the woods and arrived at the entrance to the military area. Upon seeing her, the sentry saluted respectfully.

She was invited into Commander Yan's office shortly afterward.

Commander Yan looked up and saw it was her; his eyebrows were twitching with a smile.

"Oh, Comrade Xiao Jiang!"

"Coming, coming, have some tea first."

Jiang Zhiyu simply waved her hand.

"No need for tea."

"Let's go straight there. Where's the car you arranged?"

"Hey yo."

Commander Yan was delighted.

"This time it's not a car."

"The order was personally given by the former leader."

"We've arranged a military helicopter for you directly."

Jiang Zhiyu raised an eyebrow.

Commander Yan led her through several winding paths and courtyards until they reached the deepest part of the military region, the helipad.

A military green helicopter was parked there steadily, its propellers already spinning.

The wind whipped up, making the hem of people's clothes flutter.

Commander Yan watched as Jiang Zhiyu entered the cabin before stepping back a few paces.

The helicopter took off.

The land of Gansu Province gradually shrinks underground, spreading out bit by bit.

At first, there were scattered patches of green on the yellow earth, but after flying for two hours, all that could be seen outside the cabin window was the Gobi Desert, a landscape of increasingly barren sand and gravel.

Jiang Zhiyu leaned back in her seat, took out the thin document her former leader had given her, and began to peruse it under the cabin lights.

Site selection report for an underground laboratory in the desert.

The report simply stated the reasons for choosing this location.

First, the magnetic field in this area is abnormal, which will disrupt any external detection methods, making it extremely difficult to detect.

Secondly, the geological structure in this area is stable, and there is no risk of collapse when digging deep into it.

Third, there is no human habitation within a radius of several hundred kilometers, and entry and exit are entirely controlled by the military. There are probably unknown reasons for this. Although we emphasize science now, who says metaphysics is useless?

Jiang Zhiyu breathed a long sigh of relief upon seeing this.

The older generation really put a lot of effort into choosing the site.

The sky outside the cabin gradually darkened.

After flying for about three hours, the helicopter landed at a temporary supply point in the Gobi Desert, refueled, and the crew changed shifts.

By the time we took off again, it was completely dark.

Jiang Zhiyu, wrapped in a military overcoat, closed her eyes for a while under the dim light inside the cabin.

Another four hours or so.

The terrain below is becoming increasingly barren.

The greenery has long since disappeared, leaving only an endless expanse of sand.

Jiang Zhiyu leaned out of the porthole and looked down; gusts of wind blew the sand dunes to one side.

A strange, indescribable feeling slowly welled up inside me.

Incredibly, a group of people actually settled down in such a place.

Prefabricated houses were set up, and supplies were transported here little by little.

They insisted on using their hands to calculate, to give the country confidence.

For someone from a later era, no matter how much historical material she had read, it was not as profound as seeing it with her own eyes.

The helicopter slowly landed on a leveled sandy area.

Jiang Zhiyu jumped off the cabin door, and her feet sank half an inch into the sand as soon as they touched the ground.

A gust of wind blew, and a layer of fine sand immediately settled on my face.

Six armed soldiers stood around the tarmac, and they all saluted when she disembarked.

A tall man strode over from a distance.

Wearing a military green cotton-padded jacket, his face was tanned dark red, but his eyes were very bright.

He grinned, revealing a set of big, white teeth.

Hey! Comrade Xiao Jiang!

"I've been waiting for you!"

Jiang Zhiyu smiled too.

"Commander-in-Chief Qian."

"We meet again."

Qian Weiguo grabbed her hand; her palm was as rough as sandpaper.

"It must have been a tough journey."

"Let's go, let's go to the cafeteria for a bite to eat first."

Jiang Zhiyu followed him toward the camp.

The so-called campsite was actually just dozens of prefabricated houses arranged in a rather irregular circle.

The room that Qian Weiguo led her into was the cafeteria.

Pushing open the door, I saw several cooks busy at the stove.

Jiang Zhiyu looked around.

The roof is made of sheet metal, and it makes a buzzing sound when the wind blows.

The wall was also a thin layer, and you could see the sand outside through the cracks.

Several long wooden tables were put together, with a few enamel basins placed on top.

Qian Weiguo pressed her down to sit at the long table and turned to serve the dishes.

A large pot of stewed potatoes, cabbage, and braised pork was brought over and placed in front of her.

Jiang Zhiyu glanced at it.

The bowl was mostly filled with potatoes and cabbage, with a few pieces of braised pork scattered among them.

Qian Weiguo shoved the bowl of meat right in front of her.

"I made this especially for you."

"These are the conditions here, please don't mind."

Jiang Zhiyu looked at the pieces of meat and suddenly felt a pang of sadness.

She smiled.

"What are you saying?"

"It smells delicious to me."

The two of them sat facing each other and ate a meal.

Jiang Zhiyu ate very slowly.

Qian Weiguo finished the bowl of rice in front of him in just a few bites, telling her about his experiences in the desert over the past few months as he ate.

Jiang Zhiyu listened without saying a word.

After the meal, Qian Weiguo put down his bowl and got straight to the point.

"I understand your rules."

"I've cleared out a huge warehouse for you."

"It's less than ten kilometers from here. I'll have a young soldier take you there to familiarize yourself with the way."

Jiang Zhiyu nodded.

"OK."

The young soldier drove her there in a jeep.

The so-called extra-large warehouse is actually just a prefabricated building, only exceptionally large.

Jiang Zhiyu glanced at it, then turned and followed her back.

When she arrived at Qian Weiguo's office, she nodded to him.

"rest assured."

"I'll definitely have it delivered to you tonight."

"Just wait for good news."

Qian Weiguo slapped his thigh.

"it is good!"

"With your words, Comrade Jiang, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief."

"Once the supplies arrive, I guarantee this lab will be up and running within two weeks."

Jiang Zhiyu smiled too.

"That's good."

"I also hope that our country will stand up soon."

Qian Weiguo noticed that she looked a little tired.

"I'll have the young soldier take you to rest."

"We've prepared a prefab room for you; take a nap first."

Jiang Zhiyu didn't stand on ceremony and followed the young soldier out the door.

The prefabricated house was simply furnished with a single bed, a table, and a chair.

A thin layer of sand had seeped in through the cracks in the wall.

After closing the door, Jiang Zhiyu finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

He plopped down on the edge of the bed and poured himself a cup of spiritual spring water from his spatial storage.

The moment the water entered my throat, the burning sensation from the dryness immediately subsided.

Dry throat, dry nose, tight skin.

They've only been here for half a day.

How do those researchers who have been stationed here for years manage to endure it?

She put the cup on the table and looked out the window at the endless sand dunes.

I silently made a decision in my mind.

We must get those devices into the researchers' hands as soon as possible.

Not a single day can be wasted.

Jiang Zhiyu closed her eyes. She was just waiting for the night to begin.