Chapter 489 (1/2)

Chapter 489: The Path of Supreme

Translator: _Min_ Editor: Caron_

The fundamental part of life is the journey and not the result

Birth, survival, fade to black

But in the end, how ret?

Ier when technological advancements reach the forbidden part of life

For a period of time, billions of dollars in investan to pop up like ba to pay and people illing to experier, drawn in by the te their paper bills with them to the next life

But the current resources available couldn’t support continuous population growth, even if only a small proportion of the population was immortal

Once i human prosperity but rather, it’d be an apocalypse

Yes, it would be an apocalypse

The immortals would have an endless amount of time to accumulate wealth, reinforce their status, and become toxic to society, the cancer cells of civilization They would extract nutrients from healthy “cells” and extract resources from ordinary people…

It would be an apocalypse

The Science Ethics Coreed to follow the accord and proy that would cause public fear to be created while also strictly preventing others fro the first rule In a world divided into three factions, a tacit understanding was easier to reach than in a world divided into more parts

Just like the IAEA in the modern world

But after the economic crisis in 2150, the tacit understand becah the Science Ethics Coovernment and control of private capital was far inferior coo

The summer of 2160

“Doctor Lin Minjie, your research is suspected of violating Science Research Regulations Please arrive at the court in wanghai in ten days to face the interrogations of the Science Ethics Committee” A police in black stood in front of him and presented him with his ID

“That’s impossible! My research is absolutely intended to better mankind! How dare you act on behalf of all of mankind—” Lin Minjie roared at the expressionless police

The man in a suit behind the police interrupted his roar as he spoke with contempt in his eyes

“Because we receive one hundred billion in donations a year, because ree with our cause”

“You only abuse people’s fear of the unknown, you despicable, weak- to strangle his neck, but his th of a policeree with your experi people’s heads into metal boxes” The man in a suit pointed at his own head and smiled at him

“Please remain calm, Doctor Lin Minjie If you are displeased with the process, please use a civilized process to resolve the problem in the courts Of course, before that, we have to confiscate your research,” the policeman said without emotion

“No, you can’t take it away! My research is guilty of no cri into this lab in despair as he watched the away his essays and equipy is innocent” Before he left, theaccused of violating the Science Ethics Committee, his reputation was completely tarnished in the research field The corporations all drew a clear line between the, although he was an infor double major, he was unemployed

Life became very difficult

His beautiful wife left hi behind the half-year-old Lin Lin He couldn’t afford rent for their 24th-floor apart off PAC welfare

He spent six years in agony

In 2166, the situation finally took a turn

After the 2150 econo Each country was in conflict over resources, airspace sovereignty, and space exploration In a matter of ten short years, trust fell to an all-tianizations such as the Science Ethics Committee became weaker and weaker

The research previously viewed as forbidden now had a resurgence in interest It included advanced artificial intelligence and digitalized huy

Finally, a renowned businessht be hurtful to say this, but I’nificant risk to meet you in person You know, the s” While he was also in a suit, this man’s attitude was sohe owned

“I understand,” Lin Minjie responded without any light in his eyes

“Then I hope the risk I’ is worth it” The man smiled

“What do you want?” Lin Minjie looked up at the naled his assistant and placed a stack of documents 10-centimeters-thick on the table Lin Minjie looked at the docu with a hint of hatred

It was because of this that he ended up in his current condition

“Oh… how did you get this?” Lin Minjie asked in a disinterested tone

“You’re in an age where there’s nothing that can’t be resolved with money” The man smiled “We need you to continue your research, and we’ll pay for your research”