My carefree life in space

The Truth Behind Chapter 161

"What organization are you, and when did you start researching gene-based drugs?"

"Our organization is called Yongyao, and we have been researching gene therapy for a long time."

"Why do you want to conduct this research? What do you hope to gain?"

"We are doing this for the sake of all humanity. Once we change our genes and gain the abilities of alien beasts, we will no longer need to fear them, and dominating the entire interstellar space will not be difficult."

"Have you forgotten the times when warriors were betrayed and suffered the consequences?"

"This is nothing. Every great study involves going through countless hardships. Temporary setbacks cannot stop the progress of research."

"How many people do you have, and where is your headquarters located?"

"I don't know the exact number, but it's not a small number. As for the headquarters, there isn't one, because we have many bases, and the research at each base is different."

Why make a move at the banquet?

"I just wanted to test the effect. Where else can you find something as breathtaking as the palace?"

"Why don't you use the potion on yourselves? Aren't you pursuing power?"

……

Upon hearing Jiang Zhong's words, everyone's expressions turned grim. They were astonished to learn that someone was conducting such research in a place they were unaware of.

"Liang Xin, you're in charge of this matter. You must destroy all the bases before they realize what's happening," Jin Hongyu instructed.

It's not hard to guess from Jiang Zhong's confession that their organization possesses considerable military strength, and the Empire must also deploy military forces to wipe them out in the shortest possible time.

"Yes, I'll arrange it right away." Liang Xin replied and left in a hurry without delay.

The others also left one after another, until only Jin Hongyu, Mo Kun, Mo Ze and Lin Shushu remained.

"Is there anything else you want to ask?" Jin Hongyu noticed the strange expressions on their faces and asked.

"I have some private matters to ask you about." Mo Ze nodded.

"I can't hear it?" Jin Hongyu pointed to himself, asking uncertainly. That was strange; what could this kid possibly be unable to know?

Mo Ze did not answer, but his silence spoke volumes.

"Alright, alright, I'm leaving. After you've finished questioning him, remember to make sure he's settled in properly and don't let him escape." Jin Hongyu added this instruction before leaving.

After everyone else left, the scene quieted down. Mo Kun thought for a moment, then spoke up, "Aze, you also suspect..."

Mo Ze nodded. Although Mo Kun hadn't finished speaking, he knew that his father and he had the same idea.

Mo Kun glanced at Lin Shushu and saw that she looked knowing, realizing that her son had told her his biggest secret.

He was pleased that he could accept his son's special qualities, which made him approve of Lin Shushu even more.

The effects of the drug on Jiang Zhong had worn off, and he had regained consciousness. He remembered what he had just said.

His face was ashen, his eyes bloodshot as he glared at Lin Shushu and Mo Ze. It was all because of these two; not only had they ruined his plans, but they had also made him reveal so many secrets.

"Don't look at me like that, or you'll regret it." Noticing Jiang Zhong's ill-intentioned gaze, Lin Shushu said meaningfully.

Jiang Zhong's pupils contracted, and he withdrew his gaze. He had already experienced firsthand the miraculous power of this woman's elixirs.

In a flash, he realized something and looked at Lin Shushu again, this time with shock in his eyes.

"Did you resolve those people's symptoms?"

Lin Shushu smiled faintly and remained silent, clearly acquiescing.

Jiang Zhong was deeply shocked. The organization had considered researching an antidote to counteract the drug, but had made no progress.

But now, someone has figured it out before them.

These people all have the desire to become stronger and have thought about injecting the drug, but so far, drug research is not yet mature, and they cannot guarantee that they will be able to maintain their rationality after injecting the drug.

If they could recruit this person into the organization, would they still have anything to worry about? Becoming stronger would be just around the corner.

Mo Ze didn't miss the madness in his eyes and kindly reminded him of his current situation.

"You've revealed so many secrets. Even if we don't hold you accountable, do you think you'll have a good ending?"

This sudden blow pulled Jiang Zhong out of his unrealistic fantasies. He seemed to lose all his strength and collapsed to the ground.

The organization never shows mercy to traitors. Although the leak was not his intention, the information did indeed come from him, and he could not escape punishment no matter what, even though he is now imprisoned.

"You know our methods. If you know what's good for you, don't hide anything from us now."

Jiang Zhong did not respond to Mo Ze's words. Things had already come to this point, what expectations did he still have? Naturally, he didn't need to pay attention to anyone.

However, the moment Lin Shushu took out the pill, the memories from earlier flooded back. Oh well, even if she didn't want to cooperate, she had no choice.

"Ask me whatever you want, but I've told you everything I know." Although Jiang Zhong had already compromised, he was still puzzled. He had already answered all the questions he could, so what else did they want to know?

"22 years ago, did you kidnap a child from the Mo family?" Mo Kun asked directly without hesitation.

Jiang Zhong was taken aback. Although their organization was not recognized by the empire, they would not stoop to doing something like kidnapping.

He was about to deny it when a vague memory suddenly flashed through his mind.

More than 20 years ago, there seemed to be a discussion within the organization about whether families with exceptional talent would have greater potential if they were injected with gene-enhancing drugs from a young age.

Someone chose the Mo family, the family of war gods, because members of that family achieve great things after reaching adulthood. Those with exceptional talent have an even limitless future.

However, some people objected, after all, the influence of the Mohists was too great, and if the organization did not want to get into trouble, it was best not to have that idea.

Because of opposition, the matter was dropped, and he thought there would be no follow-up. But now, the Mo family is saying that their family members have been kidnapped and may have been injected with gene-enhancing drugs.

Remembering what happened back then, Jiang Zhong glanced at the three people in front of him and had a guess in his mind.

"Could you be that child?" he asked, looking at Mo Ze.

Mo Ze did not refute it; the fact that he had been kidnapped was not a secret and there was no need to deny it.

Jiang Zhong knew he had guessed correctly. He looked at Mo Ze curiously. If he had been injected with the drug, why hadn't it been known to the outside world all these years? After all, anyone injected with the drug would have no way to hide the mutated, beast-like features that appeared after their transformation.

As for the woman beside him, even if she had a way, she only recently appeared in public and it was impossible for her to have been hiding for him from the beginning.

"I can only tell you that someone in the organization did mention this back then, but it was quickly rejected. As for how it was eventually implemented, even many people in the organization don't know. And I, I know nothing about it."

The three realized he wasn't lying, so they stopped asking.

It seems that to find out the truth, we need to start with other high-ranking members of the Yongyao organization.