Lin Yao was also in a heavy mood, unsure of what to say. After a long pause, he continued, "But we do lack test subjects. Even if we want to find a way to save them, we'll need quite a few 'poisoned people' for testing..."
"I'll figure something out for you!" General Xia suddenly raised his voice, his face showing a mixture of determination and sorrow. "I'll go to any lengths to get you a few 'poisonous people'."
"By the way, Old Man Xiao also used the pretext of sending you abroad to find 'poisonous people' for experiments. He sent you with Xiao Deli to the Diaoyu Islands waters, ostensibly to receive 'poisonous people'. In reality, he confided in me and asked me to instruct you to ensure the safety of the flagship."
Before Lin Yao and Xia Yuwen could ask, General Xia continued to explain, speaking much faster, "I asked that little bastard Xiao Deli. Because it involves your involvement, he didn't dare to hide it from me. This time, Japan didn't just send one 'Eight-Eight Fleet,' but almost the entire 'Eight-Eight Fleet.' Even submarines have arrived in that sea area. That's why those little dwarfs from Japan are more arrogant than ever before."
"Also, our country has lost two more ships recently, both with all personnel missing and all equipment destroyed. However, before the ships were involved in the incident, a cruiser sent back a message saying that an extremely serious epidemic had broken out on board. According to the report, there was only one hour from infection to the onset of symptoms."
"So there's another mission for you this time: to find out the truth about the accident and see if Japan used biological weapons. Ideally, you should bring back samples of the virus or related chemical gases so that our country can find a solution and take preventative measures as early as possible."
General Xia grabbed Lin Yao's shoulders again. "Good son-in-law, I know you're not a soldier and have no obligation to go to war. But I'm begging you, please go. This time the enemy's attack was too strange. Without your expertise, I'm worried that sending any number of ships won't be of any use."
Xia Yuwen was already stunned by this information, and even forgot to cover her mouth. Hearing that her grandfather had asked Lin Yao to go to war, she felt very complicated. She was both proud and worried, and she couldn't say anything.
Lin Yao pondered for a moment, analyzing the pros and cons. The domestic situation was relatively stable at the moment. If there was no new outbreak of the plague, there would be no problem going out to sea. The key was whether "Morning Mist" would choose this moment to launch the plague attack. The risk still existed.
"Go ahead, Yao Yao, there's no other way."
The little grass finally broke its silence and whispered to Lin Yao, "If my estimation is correct, this time 'Morning Mist' has used a new attack method. It may be a hybrid attack combining virus and poison gas. We need to go and take a look."
“We destroyed its stronghold in China, and perhaps that’s why ‘Morning Mist’ started probing and provoking neighboring countries. Among these countries, Japan is the most suitable to be its first choice. This country has a large population, a developed economy, and advantages in cutting-edge electronic technology, metallurgy and manufacturing. Moreover, they have never given up their covetousness for our country’s land and resources since the beginning of history. All of these make Japan the perfect choice for ‘Morning Mist’ to cooperate with.”
"Most importantly, this country is extremely perverse. On the one hand, it is polite, virtuous, sacrificial, and honest, while on the other hand, filthy and inhumane ideas are prevalent throughout the country and have been deeply rooted in the soul of their people. This is the kind of country that 'Morning Mist' likes because they have something in common: cruelty and inhumanity."
"What if..." Lin Yao still hesitated.
"There shouldn't be any 'what ifs.' 'Morning Mist' definitely hasn't recovered yet. Otherwise, with the power reserves that the tens of thousands of 'poisonous people' in the country can draw upon, it should be coming back to settle accounts with us by now. It's difficult for us to find it, but it's very easy for it to find us."
Xiao Cao interrupted Lin Yao and analyzed seriously, "If we go secretly and return to the country as quickly as possible after we finish our business, as long as we make contact with the land, the current 'Morning Mist' will not dare to make any rash moves unless it not only recovers but also makes a breakthrough."
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Chapter 481 An Opportunity That Must Be Seized
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"Grandpa, I promise you."
Lin Yao looked up, his expression serious. "But I have one condition, and that condition must be met."
"Go ahead." General Xia was somewhat surprised. He had come expecting Lin Yao to agree to his request without hesitation, but he hadn't expected him to make demands. He couldn't help but feel disappointed and a little sad.
“That’s right,” Lin Yaoqing cleared his throat and said seriously, “My participation in this voyage must be kept secret. Even General Yue Taiqun must not know. This is the minimum condition.”
Lin Yao still did not trust General Yue Taiqun. Although he held a high position and should not have done anything detrimental to the country and the nation, he had a son named Yue Bufan, which made Lin Yao have no basis for trusting him.
"Also, once I've finished my work at sea, you must send me back home as quickly as possible, even if the entire fleet's mission isn't complete. Send me back home first. Even the most ordinary ship will do, as long as it's fast enough. No protection is necessary. I can protect myself."
General Xia laughed heartily, his heart filled with joy, and the slight displeasure he had just felt vanished into thin air.
Since Lin Yao wasn't making demands on his own behalf, Xia Chengwu had reason to be happy, because it meant he hadn't misjudged Lin Yao and that Lin Yao wasn't hiding anything.
“No problem, Grandpa agrees to this condition on behalf of Old Man Xiao. Even if it's just to ensure that his little bastard Xiao Deli can complete his mission smoothly, he will definitely agree.”
Lin Yao sensed that General Xia didn't take this condition seriously, so he had to add an explanation to emphasize its importance, "Grandpa, this is very important, you must tell Vice Chairman Xiao seriously."
“If word gets out that I’m going to sea, I’m worried that the supreme leader of the ‘Poison People,’ the ‘Poison Master,’ will take the opportunity to strike. If a new plague breaks out and I can’t get back quickly from the sea, many people will die. If it’s an epidemic like the one in Yanji, we’re doomed.”
Lin Yao emphasized, "Grandpa, the reason I asked to rush back as quickly as possible after finishing my business is because, although our army is disciplined and trustworthy, it's still better to be prepared for any eventuality."
"Once my identity is exposed on the ship, the 'Poison Master' will probably know immediately. In fact, I am the only one who can threaten and restrain it now. I shouldn't be doing something so far from land, but it's necessary to go for the sake of the test subjects and to understand Japan's strange attack methods. It's just that secrecy is really important."
General Xia was taken aback, then realized that his grandson-in-law's conditions were all for the sake of safeguarding the country's security. He was even more delighted, but at the same time, he became more vigilant.
"Good son-in-law, don't worry. You've said so much already. If Grandpa still doesn't understand the key points, he's a good-for-nothing. Grandpa will go talk to Old Man Xiao about this right away. If he dares not to guarantee that the secret won't be leaked, he'll be a sinner against the country! Grandpa will definitely handle this matter well!"
At this point, General Xia suddenly winked at Lin Yao, "Then Grandpa will be right there, you guys continue, continue..."
After saying that, he turned and left, as decisively as a passing breeze, without lingering on any worldly affairs.
After General Xia left, Lin Yao put aside his thoughts and noticed Xia Yuwen still staring blankly with her cherry-like lips slightly parted. He smiled and said, "Wenwen, what did Grandpa mean by his last words? Did he approve of me bullying you?"
The sudden lewd remark pulled Xia Yuwen back to reality from her shock and worry. Her face immediately turned from pale to bright red. She spat and muttered "pervert" under her breath. She turned to look at the wall, then immediately turned back, grabbed the documents on the table, and pretended to hit Lin Yao.
"Get to the point. Time is of the essence now. Don't say anything crude. If Lili sees it, it will ruin your image as a father!"
"A father should also have feelings and love, not be a monk." Lin Yao liked to see Xia Yuwen's shy appearance, so he quickly added a teasing remark, but he didn't notice that Xiaocao had fallen silent again, and even the leaf axis and leaf threads on its chest were no longer fluctuating.
"Membership eligibility for people in remote areas and the poor is indeed a problem that cannot be ignored, because in the future, the 'super-spreader' will definitely spread highly deadly and highly infectious bacteria and viruses. We must come up with a good way that can help these people without violating the principles of the Minhong Foundation and excluding those who do not meet the requirements."
Lin Yao frowned, still using the fabricated title "Poison King" to refer to "Chen Ai," feeling somewhat troubled.
China is very, very large, with many remote areas. Those mountainous and harsh natural areas are economically underdeveloped and sparsely populated. Not only is it difficult to manage those people in a concentrated manner, but it will also be difficult to purchase Minhong's special medicine at the low membership price.