Chapter 73: Crying Out!

Clark's request undoubtedly shocked Bai.

Subconsciously putting down the "Company Development Plan" she had just picked up out of curiosity, she quickly shook her head, "My only work experience is acting as a cashier at the martial arts school, how can I be the CEO of a film company?"

Clark reassured her, "Don't panic, it's not a big company. Our total assets are just around a billion or so."

Received +9 impression points from Nalan Bai!

"You should find someone more capable. The girl living with you, Hope, would be more suitable than me."

Clark seriously shook his head, "Hope is now involved in the same trouble as me, and her father, Old Pym, is at the core of the whole mess. Neither of us can show our faces."

"So, the only person I can trust right now is you!"

"But..." Nalan Bai was still hesitant. At this point, Clark could only say, "I should be able to return soon, although I can't specify exactly how long it will take, I can assure you, it won't be more than three years at the latest."

Hearing this, Nalan Bai fell silent, and Clark didn't press her, waiting quietly beside her for her decision.

After half an hour, as the light outside began to dim, Nalan Bai finally lifted her head and nodded vigorously at Clark.

...

Three days flew by, and it was finally the auspicious day to activate the machine and awaken Old Pym.

Clark solemnly handed over the briefcase containing the dragon bone to Hope, saying, "This contains the Hand's greatest treasure, the dragon bone, along with some of my research findings from these days. If my experiment fails, you can try using it to concoct a medicine to awaken Uncle Pym."

Hope didn't reach out to take the briefcase but asked with a serious face, "Now that it's come to this, aren't you going to tell me what risks this experiment actually entails? I have a bad feeling about this."

Seeing Hope's reluctance, Clark placed the briefcase in the corner and turned to explain, "Actually, this experiment's principle is..."

Taking a deep breath, Clark said, "Pym particles can be seen as a bridge to the quantum realm. Uncle Pym's coma was caused by a backlash from the energy in the quantum realm. As the saying goes, 'to untie the bell, the person who tied it must untie it.' The best way to heal his injuries is to use the energy from the quantum realm."

"You might remember, even from our first meeting with Uncle Pym, he mentioned that my body retained energy from the quantum realm."

As he spoke, Clark touched the instrument in front of him and calmly explained, "This device, based on Pym particles, can communicate with the quantum realm. However, to activate it, I must personally operate it."

Seeing Hope's puzzled expression, Clark patiently continued to explain, "I need to use this device to activate the quantum energy lurking within me first, then use this energy to guide more quantum energy from the quantum realm, and through the device, inject it into Uncle Pym's body to heal his injuries."

"During this process, I myself will need to endure the impact of the quantum energy..." Clark waved his hand, "Don't look so worried. I've calculated that, with my physical strength, I can absolutely withstand this kind of energy impact. Even if energy control is lost, it won't cause fatal damage to me."

"At worst, I'll end up like Uncle Pym is now."

Hope was startled and wanted to say something, but Clark stopped her, "My situation is different from Uncle Pym's. With my physical condition, even if I fall into a coma, I can recover over time, at most it won't exceed three years. This is the worst-case scenario I can think of."

Hope still felt this method was too risky, but then she had an idea, pointing to the corner where the dragon bone was stored, "Didn't you say that thing could also awaken my father?"

Clark gently shook his head, "The success rate of using the dragon bone is not higher than my method. Moreover, my research on it is still in the preliminary stage. It's uncertain when it will be effective, and can Uncle Pym's body really withstand the long wait?"

"Don't worry unnecessarily!" Clark had already turned on the switch, saying, "Uncle Pym ended up like this trying to save me. As a descendant of the dragon, how could I not repay the favor?"

"The experiment will definitely succeed, you can rest assured."

After finishing, Clark turned to look at Mindy, who had come out of the room and was secretly peeking from behind the door, giving the two women a reassuring look.

"Let's ring the bell of hope, with many prayers within it. Let everyone see no failure, only success forever. Let the Earth forget its rotation, with fewer seasons of summer, autumn, and winter..."

Amidst the soothing and peaceful music, Clark grasped the two prototypical levers of the device.

Suddenly, a burst of energy erupted from within Clark, fleeting in a moment. However, another wave of energy, attracted by this force, surged from the other end of the device, opened by the Pym particles from the quantum realm, washing over Clark's body before settling down and gently enveloping Old Pym on the other end of the device.

Struck by this quantum energy, Clark's body shuddered violently, feeling as if he was being electrocuted and involuntarily trembling.

But this stimulating sensation was quick to arrive and quicker to leave. Soon, Clark's body, surpassing human limits, adapted to the energy impact.

Thinking the experiment was proceeding smoothly, Clark was relieved, thinking his previous preparations were excessive.

Finally breathing a sigh of relief, Clark turned to look towards Old Pym, just in time to see the old man's right index finger twitch.

Success! Indeed, hard work pays off! After spending over a month, the experiment was finally successful!

Joy filled his heart, but Clark suddenly felt the quantum energy impacting his body become violent and twisted.

This isn't good!

From great joy to great shock.

Why is this happening? According to previous calculations, this shouldn't have happened!

Before he could react, the quantum energy formed a vortex, pulling Clark towards the quantum realm.

"Clark!" Mindy, who had been watching from behind the door, rushed up and grabbed Clark's leg.

Clark was about to force her away, but he was already irresistibly sucked into the quantum realm.