Chapter 843 - 446: Strange Meeting Trends, Origins of the Round Stone Ancient Immortal (Part 2)

Chapter 843: Chapter 446: Strange Meeting Trends, Origins of the Round Stone Ancient Immortal (Part 2)

"Once drones are integrated into the Eye of the Human World, a astronomical amount will need to be deployed.

"Problems that are not evident now will become apparent during such large-scale deployment.

"And the issues that emerge could be disastrous; some may be fixable, others may not, and some could even be catastrophic, rendering our astronomical investment wasted.

"In plain terms, drones are still a novel thing, a complicated thing, a fragile thing.

"We don’t need to take risks for their stability.

"Besides, the current surveillance camera system has been in use for decades in society. The entire surveillance camera industry has been growing robustly.

"It’s already good enough; increasing installation density can also achieve comprehensive surveillance with no blind spots.

"That’s what I mean."

Bai Mo was puzzled about who this person was until he saw his phone screen light up on the table—it was a message from Su Yaoyao in the back row.

[This is the director of the surveillance research lab]

[He specializes in researching high-performance surveillance cameras, and their deployment]

Bai Mo suddenly realized this bald man is worried that drones joining the Eye of the Human World system will overshadow traditional surveillance cameras?

Where one sits determines how one thinks—his statement isn’t really wrong.

But can such statements influence the final outcome?

On the other side of the conference room, another person stood up and picked up the microphone.

He was wearing a suit, thin and dry, with a sharp face.

"I also believe it’s not very suitable.

"To start, I am the deputy director of the Financial Office of the Shangjing Headquarters.

"Large-scale promotion of drones would put too much pressure on our finances.

"The cost of drones certainly exceeds that of surveillance cameras.

"A large number of factories and production lines would need to be built for drones.

"The subsequent maintenance of drones is another astronomical expense.

"Once deployed and used, everyone might enjoy it.

"But if there’s a malfunction, can we just ignore it?

"How many people, how much money, and how many new facilities are needed for maintenance?

"Can ordinary people understand how to repair this high-tech product? How much time and money would it take to train a team of advanced technicians?

"This is not a small matter, nor a small expenditure."

He returned the microphone to the staff and sat back, his face full of exhaustion and distress.

Bai Mo, holding his apprentice, saw a new message from Su Yaoyao on his phone.

[Wasn’t it said to be a sure thing?]

[Why does it feel like the wind is blowing in the wrong direction?]

Bai Mo was also puzzled.

He then heard that a third person in the audience had started speaking.

"Actually, talking about whether this thing is stable, whether it will malfunction, and how much it costs... I don’t really care.

"What I care about is, as it flies around the city, here and there, will our citizens still have privacy?

"Let’s consider a hypothetical scenario.

"If a black sheep within the Immortal Committee secretly uses this system to monitor a single woman working away from home, what kind of harm would this bring to her?

"Think about it, doesn’t the Immortal Committee have black sheep?

"Doesn’t our society have single women working away from home? Doesn’t it have similar groups?

"This is actually very terrifying..."

On the podium, Hua Yuyue was already deep in thought.

Behind Hua Yuyue, Zheng Yu’s face was flushed.

He was somewhat surprised, somewhat aggrieved, and somewhat angry!

The viewpoints these people expressed seemed to make sense at first glance.

But they also felt peculiar and made him feel something was off.

After thinking for a moment, Hua Yuyue loudly said.

"Expert Bai Mo, do you also oppose or support?

"I want to hear your views."

In the conference room, eyes, including Zheng Yu’s, turned to Bai Mo.

Zheng Yu’s forehead broke into a sweat.

After three consecutive oppositions, is adding Bai Mo going to completely nail down him and his drones?

Bai Mo stood up and took the microphone handed by the staff.

"I support, support integrating drones into the Eye of the Human World."

The conference room fell silent.

Zheng Yu was incredulous.

Bai Mo’s tone was slightly chilly.

"Drones can indeed help us protect the Jiuzhou Land better.

"Any concerns about potential stability issues can continue to research.

"Deployment and maintenance costs can be managed.

"Concerns about citizen privacy can be addressed with new rules and regulations.

"Our endeavor has always been filled with challenges and never easy.

"If we stop because we fear difficulties and tie our own hands... that would be very foolish!"

Bai Mo’s tone was very firm, speaking without fear of offending anyone.

After speaking, he handed the microphone back and sat down again, holding his apprentice in his arms.

Mianmian Fruit also noticed that the master was a bit angry, and quickly snuggled into the master’s embrace, Fox Claw hugged the master, rubbing his head against the master.

The conference room was silent for a moment.

In Professor Zhang’s mind, Qing Lu Ancient Immortal grinned.

"This Expert Bai Mo is quite decisive.

"Even in the Ancient Immortal Dynasty, he would have great potential."

Chairman Chen Shu, sitting beside him, also breathed a sigh of relief. Suddenly, he somewhat understood why Hua Yuyue insisted on bringing Expert Bai Mo... Professor Hua is shrewd and cunning, could it be that he specifically brought Expert Bai Mo here to reprimand people?

In the back row, Su Yaoyao stared blankly, looking at Bai Mo’s back, stars twinkling in her eyes.

"He’s indeed very handsome..."

Huang Ming in the corner also let out a breath.

Zheng Yu on the podium was about to cry!

He previously misunderstood Expert Bai Mo as petty, but now, it’s the misunderstood Expert Bai Mo who is eloquently speaking, guarding him!

The next person stood up, took the microphone, and began to speak.

"Expert Bai Mo makes a valid point!

"We shouldn’t halt our steps just because the road ahead is difficult, I fully agree!

"But I still feel that the drone project is not suitable for aggressive advancement.

"After all, it involves too many industries, funds, management, and technology. We should slow down and not include it in the Eye of the Human World yet..."

The next person stood up and took the microphone, starting to speak.

"I also feel that courage is indeed important.

"But the funding issue is not something that can be solved merely with passion.

"This is astronomical funding, involving many industries, organizations, and cities—a large project with considerable expenses.

"We cannot bear such pressure.

"Let’s postpone the drone project..."

The next person stood up and took the microphone.

"We aren’t cowardly, just cautious, just prudent, just cannot afford mistakes.

"Our undertaking is very difficult, and we have no room for mistakes.

"Putting resources into more mature and reliable video surveillance, undoubtedly, is a safer route..."

In the audience, leaders from various fields, experts, scholars, and industry authorities stood one by one, took the microphone, and expressed their opinions from various angles.

Zheng Yu was astonished to find that everyone in the room was actually opposing him!

The words of opposition were like cold, dark waves crashing toward him and his drone project!

The only one voicing support for him was Expert Bai Mo!

Expert Bai Mo stands like a reef in front of him, helping him withstand the waves!

He gritted his teeth, his eyes moist.

In the first row, Chairman Chen Shu sat there listening to various opposing viewpoints and suddenly discovered that these points made a lot of sense. This drone project indeed seems unfit for promotion?

Professor Zhang sat there, listening to the opposing opinions, nodding slightly, feeling that they made some sense.

In his mind, Qing Lu Ancient Immortal frowned, looking serious.

"Huh?

"Something’s off.

"What’s wrong with this group of people?"

On the podium, Hua Yuyue also frowned.

All participants have undergone strict checks; they couldn’t possibly be puppets of the Ancient Immortals, couldn’t possibly be under Spirit control.

But...

But...

But their viewpoints seemed reasonable?

Listening to them, the drone project indeed shouldn’t be promoted.

Zhang Shan in the corner also muttered quietly.

"Everyone’s right. This darn drone project shouldn’t be promoted."

In his mind, Round Stone Ancient Immortal and his apprentice, King of Darkness, both laughed uproariously.

...

Bronze Royal Court.

Prince Bai Bao stared at the Copper Mirror, observing the scene in the conference room from a disciple’s perspective.

Standing behind him, Jing Guqing displayed a strange expression.

"Master, what exactly is going on?

"It seems off?"

Prince Bai Bao pondered for a moment and suddenly recalled.

"I knew it, Round Stone, Round Stone, the name sounded so familiar.

"Turns out it’s the runaway Immortal wanted by Celestial Fist Holy Land!

"It makes sense if it’s him."

Jing Guqing was puzzled.

"Master?"

Prince Bai Bao explained.

"Back then, the reason he fled Celestial Fist Holy Land was because his crimes were exposed.

"And his crime was... controlling the entourage of Princes!"