Chapter 125: The Path of a Scientist's Growth

"Some people," Su Wu muttered with an amused tone, his expression calm, void of anger, but filled with irony.

Those individuals likely had no clue that their conflicts over the communication towers and the internet had already escalated to an irreconcilable state. It was merely a matter of time before the surface conditions eased and a brutal battle for survival would erupt.

In the face of such impending warfare, the so-called threats of punishment and veiled warnings from these officials were nothing more than a clown show—laughable at best and devoid of any actual menace. Perhaps they suspected the truth but were blinded by the opportunity to extort him in the meantime.

Accustomed to wielding unchecked power, these individuals had become more brazen and direct than common bandits. Backed by the strength of the official shelters, they acted without fear of consequences.

"Do you have a list of names? I'd like to know which officials have grievances against me," Su Wu asked calmly after hearing Fu Yongyuan's pitch.

"Quite a few," Fu Yongyuan replied, listing a couple of names. "Like Chief Qiu from the Market Administration and General Gao from Security Command." His voice faltered as he noticed Su Wu's unnerving calm.

Something felt off. Su Wu wasn't displaying the usual mix of anger and helplessness associated with victims of such schemes. Instead, he exuded a disconcerting sense of composure.

Fu Yongyuan swallowed nervously, changing his tone. "Brother Su, let's talk this through. Don't act impulsively. You're up against more than just a few people—this involves the entire official shelter. It's not worth risking everything over a little profit."

"You still don't get it," Su Wu said with a knowing look.

The communication tower arrangement was no secret, yet Fu Yongyuan's ignorance revealed his limited standing with the officials. His apparent weakness made him a tempting target in this post-apocalyptic world—a juicy piece of meat ready to be devoured.

"I know what I'm doing," Su Wu continued. "But you should start planning your escape route."

Ending the conversation, Su Wu turned his attention to a name in his contact list: Yang Chaopeng, the ambitious subordinate from the Jingyuan Shelter. Su Wu had promised him support in overthrowing his boss. Though Yang had made progress, Su Wu was done waiting.

With his rapidly growing military power, Su Wu decided to take a more aggressive approach. "Find an excuse to smuggle in a batch of my armed forces tomorrow," he messaged. "Prepare for a coup."

Yang hadn't yet replied, but Su Wu wasn't concerned. After leaving the message, he closed the private chat.

Just then, a familiar presence embraced him from behind. A soft voice, filled with mischief, murmured, "Master~ Do you need me to give you a relaxing massage?"

Su Wu leaned back into the embrace, enjoying the warmth and vitality of the girl behind him. "Have you finished reviewing today's materials?" he asked casually.

"Almost! Just taking a little break," the girl, Chen Yue, replied, her tone playful. She scrunched her face mischievously, relieved Su Wu couldn't see her expression.

Since entering the shelter, Su Wu had assigned Chen Yue and her sister Chen Xin a new task: to memorize the AI database's vast repository of modern scientific knowledge, covering physics, chemistry, biology, and more.

Thanks to their implanted bio-chips, the task wasn't overly challenging, but the sheer volume of information required long, tedious hours. Chen Xin, being more composed, adapted well. However, the lively and spontaneous Chen Yue struggled and often tried to shirk her duties.

In just a few days, her progress lagged far behind her sister's, prompting Chen Xin to assert her elder-sister authority by imposing a strict study schedule.

"Good, you can sit with me and study for four more hours," Su Wu said, pulling Chen Yue into his lap as she tried to sneak away. He ruffled her hair affectionately, treating her like a playful pet.

"Okay…" Chen Yue pouted, reluctantly accepting her fate. She wriggled half-heartedly but quickly realized she couldn't escape Su Wu's grip.

Not just the Chen sisters—Su Wu himself spent his free time diligently studying the database, striving to bridge the gap between himself and the Federation's top scientists. The bio-chip, a technological marvel beyond its time, wasn't just a tool for controlling others. Its primary purpose was to help an ordinary person grow into a top-tier scientist.

In the face of official shelters' surveillance and impending battles with other private shelters, Su Wu remained focused on his ultimate goal: progress.

Under his guidance, the shelter beneath the farmstead expanded rapidly, undeterred by external threats. With every passing day, Su Wu's foundations grew stronger, and his vision of the future came closer to fruition.

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