Hijacking the Timeline

Chapter 156 156: Future, Charge! [2.6k]

Translator: CinderTL

The next morning, Feng Qi woke up to find Wei Wei leaning over the bed, smiling as she gazed at him.

"What are you doing?" he asked immediately.

"Nothing," she replied.

Feng Qi: ...

He sighed inwardly at Wei Wei's teasing expression.

Just then, she bent over, stretched languidly, and stood up. Her thin sleepwear did little to conceal her delicate, shapely figure. Then, smiling at Feng Qi, she said, "Get up and eat breakfast first. We'll record the rest of the content today."

Feng Qi nodded and threw off the covers.

He was still wearing his clothes, so there was no need to worry about "exposure."

After washing up, during which Wei Wei went to the adjoining room to change, they left their room and entered the Scarlet Base's dining hall.

After taking a moderate amount of breakfast, Feng Qi and Wei Wei sat facing each other and began to eat.

Without his innate ability and energy progress bar, he was full after only a few bites.

Wei Wei, however, was still devouring her food with gusto, eating without any regard for her image, as if engaged in a fierce battle with her meal.

At that moment, his phone rang.

He pulled out his phone and saw that it was Bai Fusheng calling.

Anxious concern filled Bai Fusheng's voice as he spoke:

"Feng Qi, where are you now? The gatekeeper reported that you've been gone for a day and a night. Did you run into any trouble?"

Touched by Bai Fusheng's concern, Feng Qi immediately replied:

"Grandmaster, I'm fine. I was invited to tour the Scarlet Research Institute. I'm perfectly safe here."

Hearing this, Bai Fusheng responded without hesitation:

"Alright, I understand. You focus on your work."

After hanging up, Wei Wei finished her meal and put down her chopsticks, a satisfied smile spreading across her face.

Seeing this expression, Feng Qi became even more certain of something.

Mu Qing's complete lack of table manners was entirely learned from Wei Wei, even down to the post-meal satisfaction.

Next, Feng Qi followed Wei Wei to the data entry room to continue recording detailed information about the Brain in a Vat.

Wei Wei's demeanor changed completely during work, becoming exceptionally serious. She repeatedly cross-checked the data, ensuring there were no errors.

After spending most of the day, the detailed information on the Brain in a Vat was finally fully recorded.

"Ready to leave?" Wei Wei asked, smiling at him.

"I'll be back," Feng Qi replied with a grin.

"Get a gene needle shot before you go. Many researchers at the base don't have time to cultivate. They rely entirely on gene needles to sustain their high-intensity work. This shot will significantly boost your physical fitness, which will in turn improve your learning efficiency."

Feng Qi nodded immediately.

Next, he followed Wei Wei for a thorough physical examination. After obtaining his physical parameters, Wei Wei led him to a laboratory to prepare the Gene Liquid.

Moments later, Feng Qi lay on the operating table as the Gene Liquid was injected.

"Your body has already begun absorbing the Gene Liquid. This process takes time. Why don't you get some rest?" Wei Wei said with a smile.

Hearing this, a wave of intense drowsiness washed over him.

He finally succumbed, falling into a deep sleep.

He didn't know how long he slept, but when he woke up, Wei Wei was gone.

Rising from the operating table, Feng Qi felt utterly refreshed. His vision was exceptionally clear, and the physical enhancements from the Gene Liquid far surpassed his expectations.

At that moment, the lab door opened, and Wei Wei, now in a Scarlet research uniform, strode in.

"How do you feel? Pretty amazing, right?"

"Incredible. Truly a masterpiece from the Scarlet Research Institute," Feng Qi praised without reservation.

"Ready to leave?"

"Yes," Feng Qi nodded.

His primary focus in this Future Line was the technology research institute. He needed to study diligently to gain early admission to the technology academy, so he couldn't linger here.

"This is the wilderness. You won't be able to hail a taxi. I'll contact the base garrison. They'll arrange for someone to take you back to Star City Academy."

"Thank you."

Wei Wei contacted the base garrison and personally escorted him to the base entrance. A light armored vehicle was already waiting there.

Before parting, Wei Wei turned to him and said:

"Come find me anytime you're feeling lost."

"Do I look that fragile?" Feng Qi couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"Even the strongest people have moments of confusion. You're not a saint, just a seventeen-year-old kid. No matter how resolute you are, there will be times when you feel helpless and in pain," Wei Wei said with a smile.

Looking into Wei Wei's encouraging eyes, a warm current flowed through Feng Qi's heart.

"If I need to, I will come to you."

"Alright, get in the car. I have a mountain of work to do back at the base," Wei Wei said, waving her hand dismissively.

Feng Qi nodded and climbed into the vehicle.

Under Wei Wei's watchful gaze, the car slowly drove out of the base gates...

Back at Star City Academy, Feng Qi first went to the Principal's Office.

After explaining the situation to Bai Fusheng, it was already dark when he left.

Returning to his dorm, he took a shower and changed into clean clothes.

Then, sitting at his desk, he began to study online knowledge, entering a state of intense learning.

His understanding of technology-related knowledge was extremely shallow, so he had to start from scratch.

Yet he was destined to die young. He felt compelled to study diligently, striving to join the technology research institute as soon as possible.

Even if he had to sacrifice himself, he wanted to maximize his value.

The next few days followed the same pattern.

Day after day, learning filled every corner of Feng Qi's life.

But he didn't neglect his classes.

He planned to teach all the cultivation studies knowledge stored in his mind.

In this Future Line, he chose not to form an organization to avoid interference. The future paths of Liu Yue and the others were not part of his plan.

All he could do was teach them the cultivation technique information he had obtained from the future database.

The most bewildered by Feng Qi's change were Lin Ran and Mu Qing.

When questioned, Feng Qi offered no explanation, simply saying he had new ideas and was doing it all for his dream.

While Lin Ran remained puzzled, Mu Qing offered her support.

Two months later, Feng Qi left Star City Academy once more.

Stepping out of the academy gates, he hailed a taxi on his phone and headed straight for his alma mater, Star City High School.

In this Future Line, he hoped Wang Jinsheng could uncover the hidden dangers buried within the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice.

Therefore, he believed Wang Jinsheng's future should not involve joining the Tiger Soul Research Institute. Instead, he should hide in a safe place until the day the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice was publicly released.

Only then would Old Wang gain access to the full details of the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice and begin researching a solution.

If Old Wang truly succeeded in cracking the hidden dangers within the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice, he could share his findings with Wei Wei or leave a message in an email for Feng Qi in another Future Line.

This was the only method Feng Qi could conceive of to overcome the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice without directly confronting the Tiger Soul Research Institute.

If the plan succeeds, the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice will no longer be an obstacle to the development of Human Civilization but will instead become a catalyst for the advancement of cultivation studies.

Turning the enemy's power into one's own is clearly a better approach than direct confrontation with the Tiger Soul Research Institute.

Humanity needs to develop a "vaccine" against the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice.

Old Wang is the hope for this vaccine.

The vehicle traveled for over two hours before stopping at the entrance of Star City High School.

After paying the fare, Feng Qi got out and verified his identity with the gatekeeper. The gatekeeper then allowed him entry.

Walking along the familiar path under the shade of trees, everything about his alma mater felt exceptionally familiar and comforting.

As he walked toward the main building, memories flooded his mind.

Under the distant century-old phoenix tree, he and Mo Fei had once climbed to catch cicadas, during which he nearly fell.

The corridor where the trash cans were placed was one of their class's assigned cleaning areas. While sweeping, he and his classmates would wield brooms like domain warriors, playfully "attacking" each other.

Every corner held the tender memories of his youth.

Reaching Old Wang's office, he pushed open the door and entered.

At that moment, Old Wang, holding a steaming teacup, turned his head.

Their eyes met, and a smile spread across Wang Jinsheng's face.

"What made you suddenly want to come back and see me?"

"I missed you," Feng Qi grinned.

"Take a seat first."

Without hesitation, Feng Qi pulled up a chair and sat down beside Wang Jinsheng.

After carefully examining Feng Qi, Wang Jinsheng chuckled.

"You've been doing well. The school leaders often mention you in their speeches to inspire new students, encouraging them to learn from your example."

"Of course. After all, I'm a Silver Award recipient for Outstanding Contributions to Human Civilization. I might even win the Gold Award soon," Feng Qi said without a hint of modesty.

"You're getting cocky, aren't you? Tell me, what exactly did you come here for?" Wang Jinsheng glared, but the smile in his eyes betrayed his satisfaction with Feng Qi's achievements.

It had always been Wang Jinsheng's goal to see his students become "human heroes."

Facing Old Wang's question, Feng Qi nodded.

"Old Wang, what I'm about to say might shock you. Brace yourself."

"Go ahead. But I have a rough idea already."

"What did you guess?" Feng Qi asked curiously.

"After all these years, I should know you better than anyone. But you've changed so much, so drastically, that I almost doubt the you who used to send good news back to our alma mater is the real you."

"You caught me," Feng Qi said with a grin.

"Go on. I'm ready," Wang Jinsheng nodded.

Without hesitation, Feng Qi proceeded to tell Old Wang everything about the Tiger Soul Research Institute and his past ability to travel through time.

Old Wang listened intently throughout, never interrupting. However, the shock in his eyes was impossible to conceal.

By the time Feng Qi finished his detailed explanation, dusk had begun to settle.

Wang Jinsheng was completely stunned by what he had heard.

After a long moment, he finally recovered his composure and turned to Feng Qi. "I understand. You want me to stay at Star City High School and wait for the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice to be released, then try to find a way to break it."

"Exactly," Feng Qi nodded.

After a long silence, Wang Jinsheng nodded. "Alright. I'll follow your plan and stay."

With Old Wang's agreement secured, Feng Qi couldn't predict the future's course, but he had planted a seed to unravel the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice.

Whether this seed would sprout... he might never see.

It was already dinnertime, and Old Wang pulled him back to the teachers' dormitory.

Old Wang personally prepared a meal to treat him.

Tasting Old Wang's cooking again, Feng Qi ate with gusto.

There's a culinary concept called "mother's cooking," but as an orphan since childhood, Feng Qi had never experienced it. Instead, Old Wang often invited him to the teachers' dormitory, tutoring him while also cooking for him.

Savoring the familiar flavors once more, Feng Qi was deeply moved.

After dinner, darkness had fallen.

Old Wang brought a case of wine and led him to the rooftop of the teaching building, suggesting they share a drink before parting.

Sitting on the rooftop, they gazed at a brilliant night sky unclouded by clouds.

Feng Qi and Wang Jinsheng raised their glasses in a toast, marking the first time Feng Qi had shared his innermost thoughts with someone without reservation.

Old Wang listened with a smile, occasionally joining in to curse and condemn the deep-rooted cancers within Human Civilization.

After clinking bottles with Old Wang, Feng Qi let out a long sigh of relief.

"Old Wang, tell me how you're feeling right now. Are you feeling lost?"

"No."

"Really?" Feng Qi asked skeptically.

"Even if I know the future's outcome, at least I can be certain that in no timeline does Wang Jinsheng kneel. Only Wang Jinsheng, who tirelessly strives for humanity's future, exists. I will never compromise with the future's outcome."

Gazing at Wang Jinsheng's slightly flushed face, warmth surged through Feng Qi's heart.

This was the Wang Jinsheng he knew.

He was a man who remained eternally optimistic about humanity's future and would tirelessly fight for his ideal future.

"But you, don't you fall," Wang Jinsheng said with a smile, turning to him.

"Your student isn't so fragile. As you said, even if we know the outcome, what does it matter? History books are too small to contain a person's magnificent life. My life is the same."

Seeing Feng Qi's resolute gaze, Wang Jinsheng burst into hearty laughter.

"But history books are vast. A single page you casually flip through might contain the story of someone's entire life, each with their own epic experiences."

"You're right. Old Wang did it."

As always, Feng Qi sensed Old Wang's attitude toward the future.

No self-abandonment, no passive acceptance—only unyielding perseverance.

If the future didn't unfold as desired, they would strive to change it until it mirrored their ideal.

Raising their bottles, the two men clinked them together, discussing the future and history in the night breeze.

As their conversation grew more animated, they burst into laughter.

The freedom of unrestrained emotional expression was exhilarating, and Feng Qi reveled in it.

Their hearts resonated because they shared the same dream: to work for the rise of humanity.

Wang Jinsheng's unwavering conviction had always been infectious, profoundly influencing Feng Qi.

The figure in the classroom, with unwavering conviction, had always urged them to believe in the future of Human Civilization.

The time capsules left by classmates at graduation were also influenced by him.

Everyone has a safe harbor in their heart, and Feng Qi's harbor was Wang Jinsheng.

After three rounds of drinks, he was slightly drunk.

He didn't know what the future held.

But he firmly believed that after the feather of time swept across the river of time and brushed against the vast starry sea, another version of him would be listening to the voice of his ideals blooming deep within the mottled depths of time.

Through the ceaseless cycle of seasons, the figure of the striving individual remained constant, and the footprints of the striving individual remained clear on history's coordinates.

Those who cherish every moment are destined to achieve glory that will endure for millennia.

This sacrifice line—he would dedicate his entire life to changing its future.

Perhaps the traces of his existence would fade into a few fleeting messages in history, their ink eventually dimming with the passage of time. But he believed that only the two words "Future Awaits" would remain eternally clear.

Standing beneath the night sky, Feng Qi, his eyes blurred with intoxication, raised his wine cup and shouted at the starry expanse above:

"Future, charge ahead for me!"

(End of the Chapter)

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