Chapter 41 Is This the Power a Missile Can Possess?

Lin Yang remained silent for a moment, then confirmed once again: "System, are you certain this perfect genetic serum has no side effects?"
"Yes, host, you may use it with complete peace of mind."
"If I use it, to what extent will I be enhanced?"
"In response to the host, the enhancement effect after consuming the genetic serum varies from person to person, and is determined by the host's individual condition."
Lin Yang paused again before saying, "In that case, let's take it right now."
He did not believe the system would harm him. Moreover, although he could directly exchange for various high-tech items from the system, they were ultimately external forces; even if he exchanged for them, he wouldn't understand how they worked.
If his brain could be enhanced, that would be a genuine, tangible ability belonging entirely to himself, making it impossible for him to refuse this genetic serum.
As the old saying goes: Relying on others is never as good as relying on oneself!
"Very well, host, the serum has been extracted and you may consume it at any time. Please note that after taking it, you will fall into a six-hour deep sleep to allow the serum to take effect. Please consume it in an environment that ensures your personal safety."
"Understood."
Lin Yang didn't say much more; sleeping for six hours was not a big deal, and he could simply find a hotel to sleep in.
Right as he was on his way to the hotel, Shangxia's official response was finally released.
Shangxia's government rejected the demand made by the Little Sakura official authorities for a reasonable explanation.
This firm and aggressive response infuriated the people of Little Sakura.
In contrast, the citizens of Shangxia were once again filled with passionate pride.
Just a second before checking into his hotel room, taking the serum, and falling asleep, Lin Yang received a new notification from the system.
"Congratulations, host. Because your actions have led to the massive return of cultural relics lost in Little Sakura, the citizens of your home country have developed a certain degree of reverence for you, honoring you as an unsung hero. The host has gained one point of prestige."
"Due to the special historical enmity and entanglement between the host's home country and the nation of Little Sakura, the prestige points gained this time have been amplified, increasing the earned prestige to ten points. Your current prestige stands at twenty-one points."
"..."
Hearing this prompt, Lin Yang was stunned. He had actually gained prestige points once again.
One had to admit that Little Sakura truly was a fantastic place for farming prestige!
However, no new title was awarded this time.
Just as he was about to inquire, the effects of the genetic serum began to take hold. His head grew heavy, and he drifted straight into sleep.
The next day.
Lin Yang woke up, checked the time, and immediately asked: "System, didn't you say I would only sleep for six hours? Why did I sleep for twelve hours this time?"
"In response to the host, the greater the effect of the genetic serum, the longer the deep sleep required!"
"Is that so? How come I don't feel much difference?" Lin Yang asked, slightly puzzled.
"You can try recalling childhood memories that you previously forgot. The effect of the genetic serum is extremely potent. Alternatively, you can redeem and read the manufacturing manual for intercontinental ballistic missile technology. With your currently enhanced brain, even knowledge in fields you have never touched before can be quickly comprehended and mastered!"
Lin Yang immediately smacked his forehead; the system's words served as a timely reminder that the second-tier intercontinental ballistic missile technology had not yet been redeemed.
Then, while attempting to recall his childhood, he redeemed the second-tier intercontinental ballistic missile technology.
True to the system's words, certain childhood memories that he had completely forgotten now surfaced vividly in his mind when he tried to recall them.
Even the complex, lengthy formulas and various theoretical knowledge of intercontinental ballistic missile technology became instantly understandable!
"As expected of a genetic serum, it's truly incredible!"
Lin Yang could not help letting out an exclamation of amazement.
The enhancement received by his brain was not merely an improvement in memory; his logical thinking and computational abilities had also been vastly upgraded!
He felt that if he were to study any field of knowledge now, he would be able to master it effortlessly!
Immediately afterward, he glanced through the relevant technology for controllable nuclear fusion.
Previously, after redeeming it, he could barely make sense of it, but now it was entirely different. A single glance, followed by a brief mental calculation, allowed him to arrive at the correct results!
The feeling of having knowledge completely mastered by oneself was exceptionally wonderful!
Then, with glowing eyes, he asked: "System, are there any more of these serums?"
A single vial of serum was already this heaven-defying; if he were to take it a few more times, wouldn't he instantly become a god of science and technology?
"In response to the host, perfect-grade genetic serums are exceptionally precious items, and there is currently no direct channel to redeem them!"
"Can they only be obtained through the lottery?" Lin Yang felt a momentary flicker of disappointment.
"Yes, host."
"Alright, then besides completing provincial-level collection of cultural relics, are there any other ways to obtain lottery chances?"
"In response to the host, special lottery opportunities can be obtained when your achievement points and prestige points reach a certain threshold, or when your national treasure value accumulates to a certain amount. When the scientific and technological civilization of your home country makes a massive leap forward with your assistance, you will also be rewarded with lottery opportunities, though the specific numerical values cannot be disclosed at present."
"Oh... right, when I took the serum, I heard the system prompt that I gained ten more prestige points. Why didn't I get a new title this time?"
Mentioning prestige points reminded Lin Yang of this matter.
"In response to the host, achievement titles and prestige titles are not granted every single time a point is gained. They require accumulation up to a certain level before a corresponding new title is awarded."
"Oh..."
Hearing this, Lin Yang did not press further.
Titles could only be seen by himself and had no practical utility, so he wasn't particularly concerned.
Afterward, he took a look at the news. Because Shangxia's official response yesterday had been overwhelmingly fierce, Little Sakura had once again raised strong protests and condemnations!
The internet was already buzzing with heated discussions.
Some netizens from Little Sakura even suggested launching an intercontinental ballistic missile directly at Shangxia to let them know that Little Sakura was not to be trifled with, and demanding that the Bureau of Cultural Relics return the recovered artifacts!
"Damn, these little folks from Little Sakura sure know how to be funny."
Upon seeing this comment, Lin Yang burst out laughing.
This fellow must still be sleepwalking!
"An intercontinental ballistic missile, is it? Right now, I'll let you guys experience what a real intercontinental ballistic missile is!"
Humming softly, Lin Yang dialed the phone number of the Grand Academy of Sciences.
As for the intercontinental missiles Little Sakura had cobbled together previously, they had the nerve to keep boasting about them!
He was going to make the Grand Academy of Sciences build a couple of second-tier intercontinental ballistic missiles and ruthlessly slap Little Sakura across the face right where they were most arrogant!
At the Grand Academy of Sciences, the duty room's telephone now had dedicated personnel stationed around the clock!
The moment Lin Yang's call came through, it was answered immediately.
However, this time it wasn't Wang Guo.
That young man had worked overtime continuously for many days and finally couldn't quite hold on today.
It didn't matter much, though; Zhao Zizhen rushed over immediately to take over the call.
Inside the Extraordinary Management Bureau, Ye Guohong and the others instantly logged online to monitor the conversation.
Lin Yang did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point with Zhao Zizhen:
"Dean Zhao, didn't you ask me last time if I could research military armaments? Well, I've researched it now. A completely new type of intercontinental ballistic missile—I've already uploaded the relevant data to the cloud drive folder you gave me last time. You guys can download it and take a look!"
"Ah? Wh-what, you've researched it already so quickly?"
Zhao Zizhen was instantly dumbfounded.
It had only been two or three days, and he had already researched it?
Almost instinctively, he hurriedly opened the cloud drive, and the moment he laid eyes on the relevant data, his entire body stiffened instantly!
"Th-This..."
"Is this the kind of power an intercontinental ballistic missile can possess?"