Chapter 999: Chapter 999
Upon returning to Langya Institute after meeting Yu Ziqing, and seeing a group of colleagues again, Chu Ye suddenly realized why he felt something was odd.
The demeanor of that Qing Ziyu was exactly like those guys in the institute when they were trying to bluff for funds.
In the past, they would rely on their extensive knowledge, speak eloquently, and the funders couldn't find any fault.
In the end, they got considerable funding, and it was normal for the project not to be conquered.
After all, if it were so easy, people wouldn't be going to such lengths to deceive.
As for a major project that the dean couldn't resolve, it seems... almost... none of them are truly completed.
And the gains during this process were mostly by-products of research.
Alternatively, to put it nicely, it's laying the foundation for future research.
Chu Ye gave up on thinking if this matter had anything to do with his old friend, only discussing the major projects and topics.
Even if three-tenths of what the other party said were credible, it would be difficult for him to refuse.
Well, the reason wasn't as high-necked as Qing Ziyu put it.
It was simply that he didn't want to miss such a topic.
Therefore, Chu Ye went to chat with Dragon Tiger Daoist.
Dragon Tiger Daoist listened, frowning.
Southern Sea, Island, and Grotto Heaven, still belonging to Qing Ziyu...
He immediately thought of the most famous island in the Southern Sea, with excellent environment, but a super powerful entity was cultivating there.
The reason for its fame wasn't because of how special the island was.
Simply because recently, various forces have been claiming territories in the Southern Sea, but only there did a Ninth Tier fall, dying without suspense, crushed one-sidedly.
In a fit of anger, even the celestial phenomena changed.
No one from Daqian dared to hit that island's idea anymore; no matter how they fought for territory, they bypassed that sea area.
Anyway, the Southern Sea is vast, even just narrowly defined, it's larger than Daqian's domain.
If you call all sea areas south of Daqian the Southern Sea, then there's no specific size.
If it were someone else, Dragon Tiger Daoist would definitely say without hesitation that it's deceitful.
And it even cheated Langya Institute.
In fact, such things had happened before.
Years ago, someone wanted Dean Langya to help, but unfortunately, no one here was interested in his topic.
And the people below the dean couldn't manage it.
In the end, they set up a major topic that attracted the interest of two deans.
The ultimate goal couldn't be played out effectively, and there seemed to be no hope, only the things developed in the early stages.
And their goal was initially just those parts. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⟡𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕥⟡𝕟𝕖𝕥
In the end, the cost wasn't as high as originally planned, because they were genuinely interested and didn't charge much as a reward.
If it weren't for the contributor feeling that Langya Institute deans' labor force was given for free and couldn't help but speak out elsewhere, Langya Institute wouldn't have known the truth.
Because the goal was three, but the target offered was ten, which in the deans' view was normal, challenging, and interesting, and at the end not successful, it laid the foundation for future research, which was also normal.
Now the topic given by Yu Ziqing wasn't ten, at least fifty.
While looking at the materials, surprisingly, it didn't seem to be nonsense.
Dragon Tiger Daoist furrowed his brow slightly, thinking that Qing Ziyu seemed quite reliable, supposedly not likely.
Based on his understanding, with such a big layout, Qing Ziyu wouldn't be here to deceive people, it must be genuine, even if not completely true, at least half.
As long as there's a half, then this thing can be done.
"No problem, the materials are solid and meticulous, and the person is reliable too, you go ahead.
Bring whoever you need, just take them.
If other deans are interested, you can ask their opinions.
Besides, it's time for you to go out and walk."
Dragon Tiger Daoist spoke confidently, strongly implying "I think that person is reliable, definitely not lying to you."
Besides, if not, you'd need to have a look, and incidentally go out.
Regarding this going out, Chu Ye suddenly felt a pang in his heart, and looking at Dragon Tiger Daoist, seemed to have no particular intention.
He was silent for a moment, consenting to the matter.
He personally chose some talented and trustworthy laborers, and also brought along another trusted dean.
Two deans, leading dozens of people, went out in style, heading to the Southern Sea.
Meanwhile, Yu Ziqing returned to Big Island and sat opposite Yang.
"I am confident that I can invite you, I just don't believe he can resist such temptation, plus Dragon Tiger Daoist vouches.
But have you thought about how to interact when you truly face him?"
"Formally as a hermit of this island, but the longer the contact, he'll surely recognize me.
As you say, many little habits from the past can't be hidden all the time.
Especially when I am fully immersed in research, it's even harder to hide.
Knowledge is completely impossible to conceal too.
If he recognizes me, I don't intend to acknowledge, everyone knows.
Moreover, I want to learn something from him, things from the past I've forgotten.
Of course, this major topic you started indeed requires him."
"Okay, okay, handle it yourself." Yu Ziqing waved his hand, no longer intervening, as long as someone comes to work.
Yang thought at this time, even if someone knew him, he could accept it, or if he had other ideas, Yu Ziqing could only comply.