Countdown: Humanity's struggle to survive against yesterday

Chapter 67 The Dream-Seeking Plan

They were probably all aware of Jiang Ning's abilities.

First, when the world rolls back, he can carry his belongings and remain anchored. These belongings will not roll back with the world and will remain unchanged.

Therefore, on this trip, he had to carry a large bag of precious quantum storage devices, and his specially made multi-pocket trousers were also packed full.

Secondly, Jiangning could pull out a bead and leave others stranded there as well.

This ability has a side effect: if the world regresses and is not recovered in time, this person will be permanently stranded there.

This trip took me from west to east, and then from north to south, and I did the same things along the way.

People were stranded at specific junctures, like nails driven into various parts of the country.

This group of people no longer follows the world backward, but at the same time they become trapped in their own self-imposed limitations.

Few people have yet seen their role, but since this is Zhou Yunci's arrangement, it means it is the country's arrangement, which must be a strategic consideration.

But now, Jiang Ning is suggesting doing some kind of experiment, which the group doesn't quite understand.

Su Mian, in particular, found that after more than a month in the Huitian Group, she had not only gained nothing, but was also completely exhausted, both physically and mentally.

She didn't care about the fatigue, but she found herself increasingly unable to understand Jiang Ning.

When we first entered Taiqing Mountain, we thought the musty smell on this person had dissipated, but as we walked along, we suddenly found that the musty smell on him had become even stronger.

The musty smell even seemed contagious, causing even the usually restless Sun Fumin to become quiet and withdrawn.

She didn't believe Jiang Ning couldn't understand those who were willing to abandon themselves; aside from her initial shock, she quickly came to terms with it.

Instead of sympathizing with those people, it's better to say nothing and respect their choices; that's the greatest respect.

"Old Zhang, you and Xiao Ning both study sleep. Did you understand the method he just mentioned?"

Sun Fumin gently tugged at Zhang Jimin and asked in a low voice.

Zhang Jimin adjusted his glasses: "I know about the sleep survey, but I'm not sure about what Ningzi just said about having Master Chang share the information with him."

Zhou Yunci remained silent on this matter.

He knew some more advanced encrypted information, but he couldn't reveal it.

For example, most people in Taiqingshan believe that Jiangning only has the ability to anchor others locally, but in fact, the items that the person is carrying can also be anchored together.

This was proven by dozens of post stations along the way, and of course, these people kept their mouths shut.

Another option is that Jiang Ning can let all the items he carries break down.

In fact, if he wanted to, anything within a one-meter radius of him could be thrown out of order.

This secret was a special instruction given by an old leader before leaving Taiqing Mountain. It was to prevent any unforeseen events along the way. In times of crisis, the instrument containing the core of the Luoshu could be thrown in front of Jiang Ning. Even if Jiang Ning did not have a chance to pick it up, the data would not be lost when the world reversed.

Of course, this is only the worst-case scenario. Fortunately, we did not encounter any difficulties along the way.

As for whether there are any other secrets about Jiang Ning's abilities that haven't been revealed, Zhou Yunci wouldn't care or inquire about them.

When Jiang Ning heard Chang Niankong's question, he glanced at everyone's expressions and knew that if he wanted to do this experiment, he had to say something more to gain everyone's support.

"My secret space is actually similar to a global sleep monitoring room, which I'm sure you all know!"

As Jiang Ning said this, he was mainly staring at Chang Niankong.

Seeing that Chang Niankong's expression remained unchanged, he immediately knew that the other party already knew.

There's nothing to doubt about that; since the other party was sent by the organization, they must be one of our own.

Besides, we're already in a time of great regression, and there's no time or energy to play any tricks. It's pointless and will only backfire.

"But there's one thing nobody knows!"

No one responded; they continued to watch Jiang Ning in silence.

Outside the cabin, there was the roar of the engine, but inside the headset, there was only Jiang Ning's voice.

Jiang Ning smiled apologetically at this point: "Regarding this, it's not that I don't trust everyone, but I personally feel that there's no point in saying it."

"Hey, Xiao Ning, just say it already! Everyone knows the saying 'You can't be too careful'..." Sun Fumin couldn't help but interject.

The group nodded in agreement, agreeing that there was nothing wrong with what they said.

Su Mian: "Do you have any other secrets? If you feel you can tell us, we'll listen; if you feel it's inappropriate, we understand if you don't want to tell us."

Chang Niankong lightly flicked the peach wood plaque at his waist and looked at Jiang Ning: "The Great Dao is fifty, and the Heavenly Evolution is forty-nine. This glimmer of hope may not be on your side. Team Leader Jiang, there's no need to feel pressured. Everyone has their own secrets; it's only human nature."

After a pause, Chang Niankong continued, "To be honest, my willingness to join the Huitian Group wasn't entirely due to the organization's call, but rather because I've heard about Team Leader Jiang's abilities and am particularly interested in them. At the same time, I also believe that the organization hasn't finished telling us, which is actually a good thing. Only by maintaining curiosity will tomorrow be even more interesting."

Therefore, I would be very happy if Team Leader Jiang is willing to answer my questions, but it's fine if he's not willing to.

Jiang Ning gave an awkward smile: "It's not exactly a secret, but the reason I haven't been able to tell you frankly is that it's a little difficult to say."

"Oh!" Sun Fumin grinned. "Xiao Ning, if you put it that way, I'm intrigued. Tell me quickly, how can you get Master Chang to help you compare the data?"

"Actually, the reason why the mysterious space on my body is a global sleep surveillance room is because, if I want, I can see what a certain person does and says 24 hours a day..."

As soon as the words were spoken, Lu Xue had not yet fully grasped their meaning.

Sun Fumin quickly said, "Damn, Xiao Ning, isn't this a porn-watching神器 (magical tool)?"

"Go! Go! Go!"

Jiang Ning glared at Sun Fumin.

He knew that if he revealed this secret to the others in advance, Sun Fumin would definitely speak recklessly.

Sure enough, Jiang Ning saw Su Mian looking at him with a strange expression.

Zhang Jimin also had a smile on his lips, looking amused.

Lu Xue finally understood, and her pretty face flushed red, whether from hearing Sun Fumin's words or for some other reason.

"I see!"

Chang Niankong listened thoughtfully, ignoring the changes in the expressions of the others.

After a few seconds, he spoke up: "Team Leader Jiang, can I understand it as you watching me report data in the mysterious space, and then you observing the corresponding data in the mysterious space?"

"Yes, that's it!" Jiang Ning nodded.

"Wait a minute!" Zhang Jimin looked at Jiang Ning.

"If that's the case, I can just hold up a list for you to see."

Jiang Ning: "Under normal circumstances, this is possible, but when the world rewinds to 15 seconds, how many names can you remember? That's when we need Master Chang."

"I think I understand!"

He often contemplated emptiness as if he had something on his mind.

"Team Leader Jiang, are you mainly looking for information about who was sleeping and who was waking up during the Great Regression, and what changes they experienced at that time?"

"That's right!" Jiang Ning nodded again.

After clarifying the doubts, Jiang Ning slowly explained his ideas to everyone again.

The group stopped frequently to reflect on the plan. Occasionally, someone would raise a question, and when Jiang Ning couldn't answer it, everyone would discuss it amongst themselves, speaking freely and seeking solutions for the practical implementation.

Zhou Yunci listened attentively in the co-pilot's cockpit the whole time, neither interrupting nor saying a word.

He didn't speak until everyone was trying to name the project.

Zhou Yunci suddenly said into his headset, "How about we call it the Dream Chasing Project?"