Chapter 1940: Secret (Please Subscribe)_1
Federation, a certain secret research facility...
In a huge transparent container, two entirely different forces were being housed!
One was filled with a strong essence of life, the other with a heart-palpitating aura of destruction...
The researchers standing nearby could hardly hide the fascination in their eyes...
"Is this the mysterious force that allowed the seven Old Demons to survive from a thousand years ago? We've finally got it!"
"Yes, even though we knew Demon Island housed many things, no matter what power tried, they couldn't manage to enter!"
"The force that the seven Old Demons protected at the cost of their lives must have extraordinary research value! I suggest we immediately analyze it!"
These two forces were originally intended to be handed over to Shrek Academy by the seven Old Demons, but the further they strayed from Demon Island, the faster their bodies would dissipate!
With no other choice, they chose to hand it over to the federation side!
But evidently, the latter did not hand them over to Shrek Academy as promised but conducted their own research!
No sooner had this proposal been made than it was met with objections from everyone...
"No... These two forces are too rare, if we use the wrong method, we might cause them to be depleted!"
"Exactly, we can initially explore their components with simple instruments, refraining from any actions that might cause damage!"
"I agree!"
"I also agree!"
The oldest researcher glanced around and then stated, "Let's do that for now!"
Subsequently, they cautiously began probing with instruments...
To their disappointment, they didn't obtain any useful results...
A more experienced researcher, propping up his chin in thought, said, "Since we can't explore them with instruments, perhaps we could take another approach!"
"For instance, defining these two forces as life and destruction!"
A younger researcher standing beside him exclaimed in surprise, "You mean..."
The former nodded slightly, "Simply put, what if we put an injured creature inside, will it have a healing effect? Of course, this is just my speculation!"
Everyone's eyes brightened, and that statement had given them a new line of thought!
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After a while, a voice full of excitement echoed throughout the lab!
"It worked! Although the power is weak, the injuries sustained by the rat inside indeed healed at a remarkably fast rate!!"
Under the watchful eyes of all researchers, the rat placed next to the life force gradually healed its wounds, and even new fur began to grow!
Not only that, its skin also became as tender as that of a newborn!
Having seemingly gotten the hang of utilizing the two forces, they engaged in excited discussion...
"Amazing, who would have thought that such a small amount of life force could have such a terrifying healing effect!!"
"Then thinking about it differently, the other energy might age or even kill a living organism!"
"Besides these, what would happen if we combined these two forces? It's really exciting to think about."
"If we could uncover how to harness these two forces and then mass-produce them, the federation will reach new heights!"
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Outside the gates of Shrek Academy!
Today's male and female students on guard duty were captivated by the arrival of Xu Sheng's astonishing looks!
"Hiss... Who is that man? He's even more handsome than Teacher Wu!"
"Nonsense, that's our Teacher Xu from Shrek Academy! He is also an Elder of the Sea God Pavilion!"
"Exactly, when I look for a man in the future, I want someone as handsome and powerful as Elder Xu!
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"Keep dreaming. A man like Teacher Xu isn't someone just anyone can chase after!"
Just as they were discussing this, Xu Sheng, who had already approached, chuckled and said, "What are you all talking about?"
The female students' cheeks flushed red, "No...nothing!"
The male students rolled their eyes secretly and respectfully said, "Teacher Xu, welcome back!"
Xu Sheng nodded and asked, "Where's Academy President Cai?"
Having not returned for one or two years, there must have been quite a few changes at Shrek Academy!
Hearing this, one of the male students replied, "Elder Xu, Academy President Cai is currently in the office with Teacher Shen preparing the enrollment plan for the new year."
After signaling to them, Xu Sheng headed towards the outer courtyard office...
Before he even entered, he heard a familiar discussion...
He saw Cai Yue'er glance over the Open Day plans Shen Yi had prepared, shaking her head and saying, "Shen Yi, this year's enrollment must be carried out with great fanfare. Your plan is too modest!"
Shen Yi upon hearing this, said somewhat plaintively, "Yes, yes, yes, President Cai, why don't you set the plan? That way I can learn from it?"
She was now, after all, being squeezed by the academy until she had no time to rest!
Although she also enjoyed it, to be honest!
Academy President Cai blinked her eyes, "Shen Yi, you can't say that. It's precisely because the academy trusts you that we've given you this task!"
Shen Yi: "Heh..."
Of course, she only muttered this phrase to herself in her heart...
Xu Sheng, stepping inside, said gently, "President Cai, Shen Yi, long time no see!"
Shen Yi, hearing this, joyfully said, "Xu Sheng? How long have you been back?"
Although she couldn't become his partner, he was undoubtedly the only man she had a good feeling for!
Cai Yue'er was also surprised and said, "Elder Xu, you're actually back?"
Xu Sheng was stunned for a moment, "President Cai, why use 'actually'?"
Cai Yue'er sighed, "Isn't it because you left without saying anything and didn't send any news back to the academy; the other Elders of the Sea God Pavilion thought you wouldn't come back."
Xu Sheng scratched his head, "Sorry, sorry, I was held up by some matters!"
Cai Yue'er suddenly smiled, "Elder Xu, don't take it seriously. I was just joking; actually, the other elders all believed you would come back, just didn't expect it so soon!"
"Alright, Shen Yi, this is up to you."
Shen Yi was dumbfounded, "Huh? How come as soon as Xu Sheng arrives, he hands over these tasks to me?"
President Cai, truly not missing a single opportunity!
Cai Yue'er arched her eyebrow, "What? Is there any problem?"
Shen Yi shuddered all over and quickly waved her hands, "No...no, President Cai, you and Xu Sheng go do your thing, I've got this under control!"
Only then did Cai Yue'er show a satisfied look, turning her gaze she said," Elder Xu, let's go."
Xu Sheng nodded and said gently to Shen Yi, "Shen Yi, see you later!"
Shen Yi replied weakly, "See you later!"
She originally could have bargained, but now, she had to shoulder everything...
But then again, as a teacher at Shrek Academy, a disciple of the Turbid World, and the successor to Cai Yue'er's position, what choice did she have???
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