Chapter 409: Lin Meng Proposes Jointly Establishing a University

"Lin Xiaoyou, could you really have five hundred?"

Chief Li waved his hand, quieting the crowd, then couldn't help but look at Lin Meng, as if still unable to believe it.

One Aperture-Opening Pill can give an ordinary person unprecedented power; five hundred of them is simply unbelievable.

Although we are no longer in the era of melee combat and cold weapons, thermal weapons have absolute dominance over carbon-based life.

But after various tests, the thirty-three warriors who had taken the Aperture-Opening Pill discovered that a qi seemed to have formed in their bodies, or, in martial arts terms, inner strength.

This special power has given them the ability to withstand bullets; ordinary bullets can no longer harm them.

If they continue taking the Aperture-Opening Pill and further strengthen that inner strength, could they eventually even resist higher-level thermal weapon attacks?

If that's the case, as long as they form a special unit, they will be unstoppable, capable of anything!

Lin Meng saw everyone awaiting her answer, so she simply took out a large porcelain bottle, placing the bottle containing the Aperture-Opening Pills directly on the table.

"Seeing is believing; the five hundred Aperture-Opening Pills are all inside, neither more nor less. If you don't believe me, you can check for yourselves."

Chief Li heard this and turned pale with shock, hurriedly explaining.

"No, no, no, Lin Xiaoyou, we're not doubting you; it's just that this quantity is truly astonishing—we never expected to have this many."

"Exactly, exactly, Lin Xiaoyou, these pills you provided are practically our nation's strategic breakthrough material; we never imagined we'd have this many—we old fellows are just too shocked."

Lin Meng nodded upon hearing that, thinking to herself, 'We've only just begun.'

On the Heavenly Gang Continent, Aperture-Opening Pills are considered the most ordinary mortal medicinal pills; for the people there, they at most serve to strengthen the body.

She didn't even bother to ask Ye Fan exactly what effects ordinary people there experience after taking Aperture-Opening Pills.

But looking at it now, this Aperture-Opening Pill is like boiling an egg in cola—changing the environment causes it to transform outright.

On the Heavenly Gang Continent, Aperture-Opening Pills are worthless, but in the modern world they are comparable to divine pills.

Lin Meng felt she could continuously have Ye Fan help purchase and bring over Aperture-Opening Pills.

That way, even if the Spirit Qi Resurgence ultimately fails to materialize, at least the entire Xia State could reach the Aperture-Opening Realm.

Universal cultivation may be hard to achieve, but universal attainment of the Aperture-Opening Realm is definitely possible.

Of course, Lin Meng won't interfere excessively; the future development can be left to these old fellows to worry about.

Thus Lin Meng thought for a moment and said:

"Seniors, there's no need to be shocked; since you trust me and haven't pressed me for more details, more Aperture-Opening Pills will come in the future—use these five hundred for now, and I'll return later."

This time she gave only five hundred; first, to ensure a steady supply, and second, producing too many at once would be too shocking.

Second, to prevent this group of old fellows from thinking that Aperture-Opening Pills are as common as candy with her—available in any quantity—so they wouldn't cherish them.

Putting other matters aside, medicinal pills should, upon entering the world, exist as rare and valuable items.

Such is the world of cultivation, and even more so in the modern world.

Just because she has a 'cheat' doesn't mean Aperture-Opening Pills are worthless to her, making them as trivial as scattering candy.

Lin Meng's words left Chief Li and the others increasingly shaken, yet at the same time deeply moved.

"Lin Xiaoyou, rest assured, we know what to do; we won't pry into how you obtained these pills."

"Exactly, exactly; even if we're curious in our hearts, we will certainly respect you—everyone has secrets they don't want others to know, and probing into them is an overstep. Lin Xiaoyou, rest assured, we will absolutely not make things difficult for you."

Chief Li watched the old comrades present, who had previously been chattering about what to do with Lin Meng; now their attitudes changed, and the stone in their hearts finally settled.

Lin Meng's willingness to continually provide Aperture-Opening Pills proves her heart is toward the nation.

If even this were to invite suspicion, investigation, or even imprisonment, that would be utterly contrary to the ideals of the Xia State.

For patriotic youths like Lin Meng, they ought to treat her well.

Chief Li let out a breath, smiled, and said to Lin Meng:

"Lin Xiaoyou, put your mind at ease; as long as I'm here, I will never let you suffer injustice, and you may raise any request to the military—as long as it doesn't violate the law, we can fulfill it."

Upon hearing this, Lin Meng secretly relaxed, thinking these people are not bad, quite reasonable.

"Chief Li, I actually have a matter that needs to be reported to you."

After speaking, Lin Meng didn't immediately continue, but instead glanced subtly at the others present.

There are too many people; some things aren't convenient to say.

She merely wanted to ask about establishing a university; there's no need to discuss it alone in front of so many.

Chief Li quickly understood Lin Meng's meaning, then stood up and said:

"Alright, then let's end today's meeting here. The Aperture-Opening Pills need strict supervision; afterward we'll jointly discuss how to distribute them. Have someone escort the pills out, and I'll go with Lin Xiaoyou to the office to continue discussing other matters."

Everyone wanted to follow, but couldn't speak up; they could only watch helplessly as Lin Meng and Chief Li left, with He Fei trailing behind carrying a box.

He Lao saw his grandson go along, his eyes twitched, and he broke into a grin.

Seeing this, the others all began to grow curious.

"What do you think Lin Xiaoyou and Chief Li might be whispering about?"

"Old He, is the box your grandson is holding the one Lin Xiaoyou brought over? What could it be?"

He Lao glanced at the speaker.

"Don't worry, my grandson is sharp; I'll go ask them later what they talked about in private."

Lin Meng arrived at Chief Li's office; He Fei put down the box and was about to leave, but Lin Meng said:

"Comrade He, please stay and listen; it's not a major matter, and after we finish chatting I'll trouble you to send me back."

Upon hearing this, He Fei's steps to leave instantly changed direction, and he happily stood aside.

He had no intention of prying into Lin Meng's private affairs, but if she actively asked him to stay, he would naturally be willing ten thousand times over.

Chief Li saw this and said nothing, merely smiling as he looked at Lin Meng.

"Lin Xiaoyou, what matter do you need to discuss privately with this old man?"

Lin Meng got straight to the point:

"Chief Li, I indeed have a matter requiring the military's help: I want to establish a university, which may be somewhat special; I hope to gain the military's support to jointly run it, but ownership will remain with me."

An ordinary individual wanting to set up a university faces very strict approval requirements; in the future they will also be subject to various strict follow-up inspections and evaluations, which is very troublesome.

Even if they manage to set it up, it would only be a privately-run institution, too lowbrow.

If the military could step forward and jointly run it, belonging solely to the military, then its nature would be completely different.