Zhou Yi finished his discussion over there, then turned to Zhang Zhi, who was waiting next to him, and said, "The cost of acting in the election is extremely high, so I've enlisted the Legal Front. They will be your main sponsors this time, and our company will mainly provide the necessary intelligence."

Zhang Zhi nodded, "I will follow your arrangements completely."

"I still have to point out something unpleasant: we can push for it, but it might not succeed. There are too many unpredictable factors involved."

Zhou Yi gave the other a heads-up.

"Understood."

Zhang Zhi remained unfazed: "There's never a guarantee, but if there's a chance, I want to try."

Two hours later.

Vivian arrived at Jade City by private jet. Accompanying her was a self-rolling smart wheelchair.

"Mr. Zhou, allow me to introduce you. This is the Great Monk Mo Kong, one of the legal advisors."

"Mo Kong's research is on deeply connecting the power of mechanical life, akin to the spiritual programs. However, his direction is another, aiming at the thorough integration on the Mechanical City level, trying to build a completely unified mechanical nation."

The electronic eye on the smart wheelchair emitted a red light: "Hello Mr. Zhou, the project you've proposed this time has greatly interested us advisors... I wonder which is Mr. Zhang Zhi?"

The young man in leather glanced at Zhou Yi.

Seeing Zhou Yi nod, he then spoke, "I'm Zhang Zhi."

"Hello Mr. Zhang. Regarding the details of this election acting, I'd like to further confirm with you..."

"Would you mind sitting in my chair? It will make it easier for me to collect your body data and measure more accurately."

So Zhang Zhi sat in the wheelchair and began conversing with the Great Monk.

Zhou Yi had lasting impressions of Mo Kong.

When the key program was criticized by Mechanical City, this Great Monk was also involved. He mainly believed that the program would disrupt the existing mechanical social order, reducing trust and unity among mechanical life.

In fact, he was somewhat right.

However, every new thing brings about positive changes, accompanied by negative implications.

The key allows mechanical life to be more individualistic, able to jump out of existing agreements, and gain more individual freedom, but it also indeed reduces the bricks-and-mortar stability of the mechanical society.

One cannot have both.

Zhou Yi pondered, the Great Monk is indeed the most unique profession among mechanical life.

He had met two so far. Jue Mingzi focused on technical research for reincarnation repair, while Mo Kong pursued the Mechanical City's push for national integration.

This group is indeed looking for a way out for mechanical life.

Vivian then said, "Mr. Zhou, you mentioned earlier that the company would send a professional. May I know who it is?"

"That's him."

Zhou Yi pointed to the side.

Now wearing gold-rimmed glasses and dressed in a doctor's white coat, Cang Hai Jun showed a polite smile: "Hello, I'm Cang Hai Jun, Maria Hospital's consciousness psychiatry doctor, and also the company's consciousness advisor."

Vivian looked at him with her smooth silver face: "Hello, we have many questions we'd like to ask."

"Regarding the entire training..."

The two began their discussion.

Professionals handle professional matters.

Zhou Yi, having nothing to do, felt relaxed. Sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window, he leisurely sipped the bamboo leaf green tea brewed by Yuan Xiao.

The other person who couldn't get involved was Song Xian.

He walked over to Zhou Yi and also pulled a chair over: "May I sit by your side?"

"Be my guest."

Zhou Yi nodded.

He didn't dislike this cheerful long-haired young man.

Song Xian sat next to him and asked curiously: "Mr. Zhou, why do you want to help us?"

"After all, it's our first meeting, yet you gave us such a big favor... The Freedom Army has been fighting for this goal for nearly a hundred years... You've directly helped us reach the top, which can be said to have completely changed the destiny of the Freedom Army and mutants."

Zhou Yi took a sip of his tea: "It's not reaching the top in one step."

"If you hadn't actively saved yourselves, if it weren't for Wu Gang and Zhang Zhi's resistance, if it weren't for years of continued efforts and the gathering of mutants to expand your influence, there wouldn't be today's Freedom Army, nor would you have come to me. None of this would exist."

"God helps those who help themselves."

"The reason I'm helping you is also because you've shown your capabilities. I believe in you."

"Someone has to be the agent, so why not put up someone who is respected and trusted by mutants? At least Zhang Zhi truly speaks out and stands up for the mutants."

He thought silently.

I can't tell you that I initially grabbed an agent to try it out, but unexpectedly ended up with an empty seat to fill.

A bit of fate and coincidence.

Song Xian showed a hint of admiration: "Your courage and decisions are rare in this world. Perhaps only someone like you could create a giant like the Wasteland Development Company..."

"Mr. Zhou, do you think we will have hope in the future?"

"Yes."

"Hope is created, not waited for. Didn't the Freedom Army prove this point?"

Zhou Yi looked into the distance. The horizon of the Dead Sea was shrouded in mist, obscuring the path ahead.

But as long as the light is strong enough, it can penetrate these obstacles and illuminate the way forward.

"People determine their own fate."

Zhou Yi smiled at him: "Let's all give it our best in our respective fields."

Song Xian nodded earnestly: "I will remember your teachings."

"By the way, Mr. Zhou, a considerable portion of our Freedom Army is gradually settling in Fanyun City. Do you need more hands for work? Our brothers over there are eager to come and work."

He enthusiastically recommended: "Freedom Army brothers have mostly endured many hardships, their bodies have suffered pain from the Guangna Organ, they have been imprisoned in towns, and some have been used in live experiments. They cherish their current freedom more than most people and are extremely hardworking and resilient."

Zhou Yi wondered, "Mutants can produce radiation; won't they harm ordinary people in Fanyun City where they settle?"

"But as long as they take medicine every day, they can suppress the exclusion."

Song Xian explained: "Rest assured, Mr. Zhou, the Freedom Army's growth has been supported by a set of experience gained through failures. As long as they take Anti-Differentiation Powder, they can suppress the Guangna Organ, keeping it stable without producing harmful radiation."

"You mean the Anti-Differentiation Powder sold by Lady Mei?"

"Yes, that medicine. It's very effective. Actually, ordinary enhancers can use it too, but their dosage is less. Freedom Army brothers use three times their dosage daily."

Zhou Yi frowned: "This will quickly lead to drug resistance, the cost of medication is quite a burden too, right?"

"You're right."

Song Xian showed a bitter smile: "Drug resistance can't be avoided; when it no longer works, we switch to another. Fortunately, the anti-differentiation drugs available on the market are quite numerous. There's also the Quick Exclusion Liquid and the Anti-Rejection Capsules made by Holy Mountain, though these two are more expensive."

"The medication expense is indeed unavoidable. Mutants want to live normal lives, they need to take medicine. Each mutant needs about 3 Light Seeds worth of medicine annually to maintain their stable condition, which is very expensive. This is also the reason Heavenly Kingdom doesn't want to support many mutants due to the ongoing high expenses."

"Our big brother has always been looking for ways to generate income, finding opportunities for everyone to earn money, to ensure they can afford their medication."

He didn't give up: "If you don't mind, you can also try hiring some Freedom Army brothers. They can do any work, very strong and not afraid of hardship."

Zhou Yi thought for a moment.

There is a position that might just suit mutants.

Wasteland Armor Operator.

This occupation requires physical fitness of level E, equipped with heavy external gear, working in relatively hot and strenuous conditions, quite tough.

Although the company is gradually advancing the foundation enhancement plan to improve employees' physical fitness, it will take time.

But the operation and work of the Wasteland Armor must not stop.

Especially on Mars.

Zhou Yi then said: "We do have a project that needs highly physically fit laborers."

"We are developing mines at Mars Base and are preparing to form a ground mining team specifically for mining on Mars' surface and underground."

"Mars..."

Song Xian's face turned bleak: "Mr. Zhou, they can endure hardship, but we can't let the brothers go to certain death, can we? Everyone knows without the Light Core Body, it's fatal over there, no air, no water, everywhere is high-energy environment..."

"These are not issues. We are producing special armor, and ordinary people can walk on Mars wearing it, derived from old humanity-era space suits..."

Zhou Yi briefly explained and eventually felt it was troublesome, waving his hand: "Forget it, it's more convenient to select from existing employees."

"We can do it!!"

Song Xian seemed anxious upon hearing this. He seemed to have made a big decision, gritting his teeth: "If there's armor provided by you, the brothers are willing to go. I'm willing to lead the team there!"

"You trust us, we definitely won't let you down. Besides, you are a core partner of Star Axis, we absolutely trust you!"

Zhou Yi hesitated instead.

Honestly.

It's really hard to say how competent Freedom Army mutants are at work.

But we can try it out.

"Then I'll have Mars Affairs Department connect with you later, you can go ahead and try it out, see if it works."

"Alright."

Song Xian affirmed: "It will definitely work!"

Shortly.

After Zhang Zhi finished his discussion with the Great Monk Mo Kong, Song Xian went over to talk about the operator issue.

Compared to Song Xian, Zhang Zhi was much more decisive: "Mr. Zhou, how about this? I and Song Xian, we brothers will go to Mars first, wear the Wasteland Armor and work for a while. If we have no issues, the Freedom Army brothers should also be able to do the job."

Zhou Yi found this idea pretty good.

However, he was concerned: "You want to act as an agent. If you leave here, it might affect."

This time Zhang Zhi insisted: "Mr. Zhou, I must go there. Only by doing this firsthand, will I know what it entails, what difficulties exist, and if it's dangerous. I must do it first to inform the brothers whether it is doable."

"Just like in the Outer Sea, if I can't do it myself, I will never ask the brothers."

Zhou Yi nodded: "Alright."

Zhang Zhi indeed had the leader's quality of leading by example.

Resources preparation needs some time anyway.

"Thanks for your trust, Mr. Zhou. I don't have anything else to offer."

Zhang Zhi said directly: "Your company might need Stone Shedding. Unfortunately, we can't manufacture Stone Shedding, but we know where to find it."

Zhou Yi had already expected this: "Do you mean it's excavated from underground in the Dead Sea?"

"Some of it is."

Zhang Zhi replied slowly: "But more Stone Shedding is actually in Outer Sea above."

Zhou Yi's eyes narrowed.

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