Chapter 140 How Do You See Those Infants?

“About those infants…what do you think?”

After leaving the Huazhi Building.

Gu Shen spoke to the air, addressing Chu Ling.

Although Chu Ling hadn't made a sound while they were exploring the tenth level of the Huazhi Building, Gu Shen knew…she was still connected.

“I have to admit, the Gene Law violates the most basic ‘human ethics’.” Chu Ling’s voice gradually softened, becoming almost inaudible. “But if it’s for the future of humanity…”

Gu Shen knew what she was going to say.

If it was for the future of humanity, who could criticize the birth of these infants?

“I saw a question once, called the trolley problem.” Gu Shen stood on an overpass, leaning on the railing, overlooking the bustling crowds below. “An out-of-control trolley, unable to stop, will either kill one person or ten people. If you control the lever, what would you do?”

“Sacrifice the few to save the many.”

“But the problem is that many things aren't that simple. The trolley problem will occur once, ten times, a hundred times. Putting life on a scale, discarding the lighter portion, after many times…what’s left will only be a small portion.”

Chu Ling was silent for a moment, then weakly said, “So, the Gene Law has been suspended.”

“Yes…that's why I only feel fortunate after walking out of the Huazhi Building.”

Gu Shen chuckled softly, murmuring, “I'd rather these children just stay asleep in the nutrient tanks, never be born with their own consciousness, and never wake up. If they knew the truth, they would be heartbroken, wouldn’t they?”

As experimental subjects.

Bearing the responsibility of “saving the world.”

But facing a fate where they could be put on the scale and abandoned at any time…

From the moment the law was passed and they were manufactured as products, the mistake was already made.

“Suspending the law is like pulling back from the brink.” Gu Shen said, “Compared to the Gene Law…the Awakening Law seems more stable. But I always feel that this law isn't as reliable as Cui Zhongcheng said, and there are still many problems.”

“Yes.”

Chu Ling said, “Once the Awakening Law is implemented, it will inevitably require the public to connect to the ‘Deep Sea’, relying on the power of the Deep Sea to stimulate the awakening of extraordinary abilities in the hosts…and this process is not yet fully controlled.”

“Awakening is uncontrollable, and the number of those who lose control will increase.”

“Order, rules, the foundations of cognition built over a long period…will all be broken. Even if the Awakening Law is passed, implementing the law will require a gradual process. If you want the masses to accept it, then it is destined to be a long process.” Chu Ling slowly said, “Don’t you think…the Eastern Continent Council is too hasty?”

“Now that you mention it, it’s true.” Gu Shen frowned. “What is the attitude of the other continents?”

“Although I have certain permissions…but currently, the permissions can only circulate within the Eastern Continent.” Chu Ling said softly, “The five continents are independently governed, and I don’t know the situation in other continents, but from some intercepted information, the Eastern Continent Council is the first continent to consider the implementation of the ‘Awakening Law’. The progress of other continents must be slower on this matter. Perhaps they are also waiting for the Eastern Continent's reaction after the law is implemented. In the era of information explosion, the Eastern Continent implementing the law is equivalent to announcing the secret of chaotic extraordinary abilities to the world.”

In other words, the main battlefield of the Awakening Law is in the Eastern Continent.

No…to be precise, the main battlefield is in the capital, right in front of him.

The attitude of Changye City has been made clear.

“In three days, the nomination of the Eastern Continent alternate councilors will begin.” Gu Shen muttered to himself, “According to Zhao Xilai’s intention, he will nominate Lu Nanzhi, and then with a two-to-one vote, the Awakening Law will be defeated…the battle over the law will end just like that.”

But will the matter of the law be that simple?

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“What did you say?”

Zhao Qi sat on the hospital bed, staring at Liu Yi in disbelief. His hands gripped the sheets, his expression pale and bloodless due to anger, shock, and fear.

After several days of recuperation, his injuries had improved a lot due to the healing effects of the sealed item. The swelling on his face had subsided, and he had just completed the surgery to fill his teeth. He looked fine, except for his pale complexion.

“The content of the old man’s will has not been released yet…but he just announced that at the alternate councilor meeting in three days, he will fully support Lu Nanzhi.” Liu Yi stood quietly in front of the bed, “The long-vacant third councilor of the capital should be born. If there are no accidents, it will be Madam.”

This was a good thing.

But there was no joy on Zhao Qi’s face.

Zhao Qi was stunned, lost in thought for a long time before he recovered…no one knew the meaning of the old man’s words better than him. He was getting old and wanted to cultivate future generations. What could be better than personally pushing her to the position of councilor to show his determination and intention?

“No…”

Zhao Qi murmured, “For the past ten years, the capital has only had two councilors. This situation has been maintained for a long time. There is no need to elect a third councilor. He is preparing to leave all the inheritance to that woman.”

“…” Liu Yi did not express any opinion on this.

“A battle broke out at the Jiangtan Dam before. Crow Song Ci made an appointment to fight with the four adopted sons of Chen San, the Nantang leader of Chengxin Society. This fight eventually alarmed the two councilors.” She thought for a moment and said, “After that night, the old man announced that he would support Lu Nanzhi…I don’t think this matter is that simple.”

Zhao Qi was already staring blankly, not knowing if he had heard her words.

“I heard that Zhou Jiren, the Grand Arbiter of the Arbitration Tribunal, also showed up.” Liu Yi said in a low voice, “He was recently entangled in an impeachment storm. His appearance in the capital this time is probably not a coincidence…there must be some big action. Rumor also has it that in the Jiangtan battle, Chen San’s four adopted sons were injured, while his biological son, Chen Mei, was personally arrested by the Grand Arbiter.”

On the surface, the two councilors of the capital were “evenly matched.”

But in reality, everyone knew that maintaining balance was a common tactic used by the council.

Chen San was indeed a remarkable figure, able to manage Nanwan in the capital so prosperously, but unfortunately…in terms of faction and power status, he was still too young and could not be compared with Councilor Zhao.

“It’s for the law…”

Zhao Qi finally woke up from his depression. He covered his face with one hand, and laughter seeped out from between his fingers with difficulty, “Father is building momentum for the law…using the Jiangtan incident to suppress Chen San. Soon it will be the nomination of alternate councilors. The Grand Arbiter of the Arbitration Tribunal arresting Chen San’s biological son and staying in the capital for a long time is also a clear indication that the nomination of Chen San’s faction will definitely fail.”

“The alternate councilor…will only be Lu Nanzhi.”

And once the alternate councilor is decided.

Is there any suspense in the official election?