The old man smiled, "This ability mechanism is quite simple. As long as you find another life that doesn't resist or oppose, you can merge with it and change your appearance."

"The risk is, if the other party refuses, I will be ejected."

"Concept Life forms that have yet to fully develop self-awareness are the best. But finding a suitable entity is not easy."

"So I wish to borrow the company's shell for use."

The old man spoke slowly, "After being reborn by borrowing the shell, I will represent the company's will. This is my work and the new shell's source of power. The stronger the company, the stronger I become. The dragon is my private identity."

Zhou Yi consulted Xiao Fu immediately.

The Reverse Flow said, "There's no real risk in this. Its core demand is to use the company's will to reappear in the world, avoid the Heavenly People, and gain a naturally powerful identity."

"Since the company's prototype is Da Zhou, you can directly influence the company's conceptual consciousness. It cannot defy you. Even if there's an issue, you can restructure this conceptual entity."

"In the Molding Fire Platform, there's equipment specifically for dealing with this situation."

Knowing the risks were manageable, Zhou Yixin had a plan in mind.

He looked at the dragon, "This ability is somewhat like the Dead Sea Master, also involving annexation of other concept life forms."

"But that's far from it."

The old man shook his head, "Deceit can only accumulate identities, using different consciousnesses as shells to walk the earth. When using a shell, it's the identity you have to employ with its existing abilities and characteristics."

"The Dead Sea Master is true fusion. However, it cannot annex everything completely; there needs to be some relation between the prototype and it. The Sun God was integrated because the prototype is the Sun, a different form of the same source as the Dead Sea Master."

"Like the land, there's always a part that the Dead Sea hasn't covered, therefore the land concept cannot be wholly assimilated."

Zhou Yi remembered.

The Land God also mentioned this. Ninety-nine percent of its power was taken by the Dead Sea Master.

"Yes."

Zhou Yi asked, "What do I need to do?"

The dragon immediately perked up, the age spots and wrinkles visibly lessened, "It's simple, I will enter the consciousness dimension, find the company's concept life, and use Deceit to enter its shell. At that time, you will have a sense of it, and I will connect with you through the dragon's mark."

"All you need to do is not oppose."

Zhou Yi agreed.

The old man suddenly vanished from the spot.

Moments later.

Zhou Yi felt something prick him.

A black-and-white scene appeared before his eyes.

The consciousness perspective was activated.

In front of him was a massive block made of black and white Conscious Keys, rotating and intersecting like a Black and White Rubik's Cube undergoing natural changes.

At this moment, the two-dimensional dragon's mark was already close, yet unable to get any nearer.

Zhou Yi focused his thoughts.

Only then did the dragon's mark enter the Rubik's Cube.

Then the entire Black and White Rubik's Cube suddenly accelerated in rotation, the consciousness keys spinning wildly, and the entire structure underwent rapid transformation.

A voice from the dragon echoed in his mind.

"What do you want the company's concept to turn into?"

"Now it can be fixed into an initial form, which will long exist as a mark."

The first thing Zhou Yi thought of was a beautiful girl.

Such an eye-catching image would have an advantage in recognition and be easier to spread.

However.

In the end, Zhou Yi's eyes cleared: "Samurai Crab."

The creation of the Wasteland Development Company started with the samurai crab, the company's emblem is them, and as the company's conceptual image, it should also be the samurai crab.

"Alright."

The Black and White Rubik's Cube spun, shaping into a massive samurai crab composed of black and white, as if oil paint in black and white flowed across its body.

But soon.

It transformed into entirely white.

The dragon said, "I have already mastered how to use its shell."

"The company concept has two characteristics."

"In this absorption state, it can rapidly capture consciousness fragments generated regarding the company from the consciousness dimension, allowing for quicker continuous growth, it's in foraging mode."

"Then there's the second state."

It turned completely black.

"This is the radiation state, able to apply its consciousness fragments to other consciousnesses."

"I must say, the company concept has a strong consciousness output ability… This kind of innate talent cannot be developed later, it's tied to the prototype's characteristics. You either have it or you don't."

The dragon sighed, "If allowed to grow, it would be quite something."

Zhou Yi was puzzled, "Explain more about this consciousness output."

"Mr. Zhou should be aware, consciousness has a state akin to metabolism."

"Around the consciousness, a large amount of fragments and consciousness radiation are emitted, instinctively expanding the influence range of its consciousness. At the same time, it needs to absorb external consciousness fragments to complete the movement and evolution of the consciousness domain."

"This natural emission and absorption is like human breathing."

The dragon moved its crab claws and continued, "The company concept can implant the consciousness fragments it emits into the bodies of other consciousnesses in a targeted manner. Just like this."

Its body started emitting a large number of tiny fragments, which flowed into the body of a Snake Woman who was glancing over.

She froze for a moment, swaying her snake body as she swam over.

She bowed to Zhou Yi, "May I ask, are you the chairman of the Wasteland Development Company, Mr. Zhou?"

Zhou Yi nodded, "That's me."

"I am a second-level advanced learner from Dragon Palace, my name is She Yao."

Her voice was somewhat nervous and trembling, "My major is zoology, focusing on animal evolution and systematics. I have researched the evolution of many basic animals, including sand rats, mole crickets, bees, ants... I, I really like your company, and I very much want to work for your company after graduation..."

She Yao was wearing a white robe, her face full of apprehension, fingers tightly clenched.

Her life level is C.

This reminded Zhou Yi of the first time he met a Snake Woman here, outside a casino called "Lucky Pendulum," where he encountered a solicitation prostitute.

Such a group is rarely seen outside the Forbidden Continent.

Zhou Yi curiously asked, "What race are you?"

"I am from the Snake People, a mixed-blood."

She Yao was slightly calmer now.

Zhou Yi suddenly understood.

Mixed-blood.

Just like the doctor Luna he recruited here previously.

"You said you study animal evolution?"

"Yes, that's my focus." She nodded.

"Are you familiar with sand rats?"

"I can't speak for the others, but sand rats are my main observation samples. They are widely present on various lands, and they have very mature social models and a long history..."

Zhou Yi looked to his side, the dragon had already resumed its elderly form.

"It's just right, I also want to discuss academia-industry integration with you. I want some of the advanced learners here to conduct experiments and practical project development at the company. If there are results, they will be joint patents of the Dragon Palace and the company. This can give them a practical opportunity while allowing the company to better pre-select and find suitable talents for us."

"What do you think?"

The dragon readily agreed, "No problem."

Zhou Yi then turned to She Yao and said, "I will have the company's medical department contact you later because, in the biology field, only the medical department is currently engaged. When the time comes, you will be able to intern and conduct some on-the-ground research. We can provide ample funding and opportunities. Are you willing to come?"

"Willing! Very, very grateful!"

She Yao stammered, bowing repeatedly, "Thank you, Mr. Zhou, thank you, Dragon Lord!"

"Cherish the opportunity, and take care of your work."

The dragon waved its hand.

The Snake Woman left happily, unable to resist swaying her tail.

"Just like that."

The dragon continued, "Continuous consciousness output will cause a significant impact from the inside out, bringing the other party closer to the company and making them inclined to learn and follow the company."

"Especially for lower-level life forms, they have weak resistance and can easily be subtly influenced, becoming the company's most loyal supporters. However, the premise is that they already have an intention towards the company; this only acts as the final catalyst to push them, not something that can create intent out of nothing."

"I can use the company's identity to go out and help you recruit and select talents, making them willingly join the company."

Zhou Yi was moved, "Deal."

Searching for talent has always been a difficult issue for the company.

During the Wasteland age, regions were independent, with a vast gap between rich and poor, making instant information transmission challenging. Most of them were low-living-standard towns without mechanical stations or public information services, and the most populous places had no idea about the company's recruitment, nor did they know how to apply.

Now that the dragon is going out as a headhunter, it is equivalent to having an additional public talent introduction platform.

The dragon hesitated for a moment, "Connecting with primary schools here is a bit troublesome."

"As for Zhongshan University over there... I can't persuade it. We have always been in a cooperative relationship, not a superior-subordinate one, so I can't help with the connection you want."

"I'll take care of this myself."

Zhou Yi smiled, "I have already negotiated with Zhongshan University. It is willing to accept quality students recommended by Mushroom Forest Primary School. We have five slots each year, allowing them to enroll without exams. However, we will still adhere to a policy of easy admission and strict exit. If they fail courses, they will fail. If they need to extend their studies, they will. If they don't meet the standards, they won't get a diploma."

The dragon was a bit surprised, "How did you persuade it?"

"Of course, by giving money."

"I sponsor it 1 million Light Seeds annually to establish the 'Dragon Palace Research Fund,' used for special research in various fields of the institution, but the company has the right of first purchase on patents."

Zhou Yi crossed his legs, "Universities need to burn money to develop. Now Zhongshan University wants to expand, improve, and further strengthen, maintaining teachers' expenses and incomes. It's impossible to do without a large quantity of Light Seeds."

"..."

The dragon smiled bitterly, "You indeed have deep pockets."

"Money is meant to be spent. Using it on scientific research is very appropriate. The results can indirectly benefit the majority. We spend the money and gain some small privileges, which is quite reasonable."

Zhou Yi didn't care.

Currently, the company's financial situation is excellent, with mining operations on Mars going smoothly. This amount of money is a small matter.

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