At Zhang Zheng's Home
The meal was rather somber. Angel Leng had initially planned to tease Zhang Zheng further, but the topic of void powers dampened her mood.
Zhin Xin, perceptive as always, noticed Angel Leng and Angel Ling Xi's unease. She explained, "Queen Kesha denies the existence of secondary biological engines, as she views them as negating the meaning of primary life forms. However, some technologies related to secondary biological engines are still considered useful, which is why my teacher and Angel Yen have been researching them, benefiting only us."
"But if we deny secondary life forms, why continue researching them?" Angel Ling Xi asked, still troubled.
"To maintain justice and order, angels must not fall behind any civilization. So, the existence of secondary biological engines is necessary," Zhin Xin replied. "However, theoretically, a secondary biological engine can only awaken if the user has died once."
At this point, Zhin Xin looked at Zhang Zheng with a hint of reluctance, as if questioning whether Zhang Zheng was going to make her die once.
Zhang Zheng saw her expression and felt a mix of amusement and sympathy. He gently rubbed her head and said, "What are you thinking, Zhin Xin? I would never harm you."
"Don't worry, I have a safer method."
After soothing Zhin Xin, Zhang Zheng turned to Angel Leng and Angel Ling Xi, saying, "There's no need to worry about whether angels possess void engines. Focus on maintaining justice and order."
"You are angels, the strongest civilization in the universe, so you must not lag behind. If you fall behind, how will you defend justice?"
Having said this, Zhang Zheng chose not to dwell on the matter further, leaving them to resolve their own internal conflicts.
"Zhin Xin, let's contact Queen Kesha now," Zhang Zheng said. He and Zhin Xin placed their hands to their ears and entered Kesha's channel together.
"Hello, little one. I see you've brought Zhin Xin. Are you here to thank me?" Kesha's teasing voice came through.
"Queen," Zhin Xin responded shyly.
"Queen Kesha, I want to help Zhin Xin activate her secondary biological engine and then assist in developing the anti-void capabilities of the Galaxy's power."
Zhang Zheng, now accustomed to Kesha's teasing, directly stated his purpose, unaffected by her jabs.
"Hmm, the secondary biological engine. Are you confident it can be activated safely?" Kesha inquired, concerned for Zhin Xin's safety.
"Don't worry, Queen Kesha. I won't let Zhin Xin take any risks," Zhang Zheng assured her, as he deeply cared for Zhin Xin's well-being.
"Since it's safe, proceed as you wish," Kesha said. "Zhin Xin is now your guardian angel. For matters like this, you can make your own decisions."
"And Zhin Xin, since you are now married, you don't need to consult me for everything."
Kesha's open-mindedness was evident, and she ended the call, clearly feeling that Zhin Xin had been somewhat entangled in Zhang Zheng's affairs.
"Ladies, the rooms are over there. Feel free to choose," Zhang Zheng said, not bothering to clear the table. He took Zhin Xin's hand and led her to the bedroom.
Inside the room, Zhin Xin felt nervous. "Zhang Zheng, it's still daytime. Isn't it a bit inappropriate?"
Zhang Zheng, amused by her shyness, replied, "What are you thinking? I'm just going to help you activate the secondary biological engine."
"But didn't Angel Yen say that you guys like to roll in the sheets?" Zhin Xin inadvertently sold out Angel Yen.
"She's a veteran, Zhin Xin. Don't follow her example," Zhang Zheng said seriously, feeling a bit frustrated with Angel Yen for imparting such ideas.
"Alright, Zhin Xin, let's discuss how to activate the secondary biological engine."
Zhang Zheng continued, "I will first perform deep hypnosis on you to trick your body into thinking it has died. At the same time, I'll use my power to upgrade the secondary biological engine."
Zhin Xin, fully trusting Zhang Zheng, lay down on the bed as instructed.
Seeing Zhin Xin settled, Zhang Zheng donned the Infinity Gauntlet on his left hand. His mental power flowed towards Zhin Xin, and the gauntlet's purple light enveloped her.
When Zhin Xin opened her eyes again, she found herself in a dark dimension.
"Hello, Angel Zhin Xin. Nice to meet you for the first time."
"Who are you?" Zhin Xin asked, though she had some guesses.
"I am the secondary biological engine in the dark dimension."
"Your heart has stopped beating, and life has ceased."
Zhin Xin understood that Zhang Zheng's hypnosis had worked and replied, "I understand."
"I will now activate the engine within you. It will destroy and redefine your heart. You will no longer be an ordinary angel."
"I need to ask you three questions," the mechanical voice continued.
"First question: Why did the Holy Kesha only implant secondary biological engines in you and Angel Yen?"
"Because Angel Yen and I are the Queen's guards and must be responsible for the future new queen. If we die prematurely, Anisid might not grow into that position."
"Second question: What is your view on your resurrection?"
"It is a disgrace and a defiance of angelic and Queen's order. Life must have both birth and death to uphold justice and belief."
"Third question: Do you want to activate the secondary biological engine now?"
"Activate."
Zhin Xin answered according to the pre-set activation password, despite feeling conflicted inside.
"Absorbing external energy. The secondary biological engine can be upgraded. Would you like to upgrade it?"
"Upgrade." Zhin Xin recalled Zhang Zheng mentioning he would help upgrade the engine.
"Upgrading secondary biological engine: 1%, 2%, 3%, … 99%, 100% upgrade complete."
"After the upgrade, the core processing speed is 24 frames per second, with advanced material definitions and advanced concept rewriting."
The system's voice conveyed the upgrade completion to Zhin Xin.
In reality, Zhang Zheng watched Zhin Xin with a mix of concern and affection. The power of the Infinity Gauntlet, known for its intensity, was being used to enhance the secondary biological engine, and Zhang Zheng had only increased its power twofold, being cautious of her limits.
Seeing that Zhin Xin had not yet awakened but her heartbeat had resumed, Zhang Zheng sat by the bed, tenderly gazing at her. He remembered how much Zhin Xin had suffered in the original story and vowed to protect her.
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