Jiang Hai Tao saw the change in Lin Zhi Yu's expression and understood that Zhang Lin had completely caught his attention.
A smile appeared on Jiang Hai Tao's face.
He said, “Teacher, this person is called Zhang Lin, he's from twenty years ago!”
Lin Zhi Yu was taken aback, then questioned, “Twenty years ago? What do you mean?”
Jiang Hai Tao said, “Teacher, you should have heard about the Dilireba time travel incident, right?”
Then, Jiang Hai Tao explained everything to Lin Zhi Yu.
Lin Zhi Yu suddenly understood.
He had heard of time travel before, and it didn't surprise him now. He was simply more curious about Zhang Lin.
Lin Zhi Yu said, “Since he’s from twenty years ago, then he’s also a person from this world. Judging from his age then, he wouldn’t be older than twenty-five, so he’s only forty-five now. Find him, at all costs!”
Jiang Hai Tao nodded, “We’ve contacted the National Security Bureau and are currently investigating Zhang Lin.”
Lin Zhi Yu exclaimed, “This young man is incredible! From the three videos, those Shi Zi swarms fled, not because the giant Shi Zi was killed, but because of him!”
Jiang Hai Tao nodded sincerely, “Zhang Lin must possess some means to control these poisonous insects and monsters. Otherwise, it's impossible to do this!”
Lin Zhi Yu opened the video again, wanting to find clues in it.
But the more he watched, the brighter his eyes became.
Although he couldn't tell what means Zhang Lin used, this ability was something that they, as biological researchers, had dreamed of.
“Shi Zi, black-scaled fire snakes, even the white-tasting fungus, he can control them all. It's unbelievable!”
“Especially the white-tasting fungus! We've been studying it for so many years, yet we've never been able to control it. The solution, we never expected, would be found in a young man!”
Lin Zhi Yu's eyes burned as he looked at Zhang Lin in the video, as if looking at a rare treasure!
…
Meanwhile.
The same scenario was playing out at the Institute of Archaeology.
Wang, the dean who had spoken with Professor Sun, was currently sitting in the conference room.
The large screen in the conference room was playing Zhang Lin's videos.
“Dean, according to statistics, Zhang Lin's online hot search index has reached a terrifying 50 million!”
“This is only the second time in history, since the internet was introduced to China, that it has reached 50 million, it’s incredible!”
An old professor sitting below Wang, with a thin, wiry frame, exclaimed.
This old professor was called Pei You Wei, a professor in charge of recruitment and assessment at the Institute of Archaeology, second only to Dean Wang in status.
Wang nodded, his eyes filled with astonishment.
Pei You Wei said, “Dean, I have an idea. Nowadays, our archaeological talent pool is dwindling, with a severe lack of young talent. Young people today are unwilling to pursue archaeology, which is a devastating blow to our archaeological endeavors!”
“Now that Zhang Lin is so popular online, can we utilize his popularity to promote archaeology and attract more young people to join the archaeological field?”
Pei You Wei's words lit up everyone's eyes!
Yes.
The number of students enrolling in archaeology each year was decreasing.
Talented archaeologists were even rarer.
If this continues, the country's archaeological endeavors will definitely decline!
Now, Zhang Lin has become popular because of the Warring States tomb, even becoming one of the hottest figures online.
If we can use this to promote archaeology, it will definitely encourage more young people to enroll in archaeology!
Our archaeological endeavors will definitely achieve glory!
This is definitely a feasible solution!
All the professors looked at Dean Wang.
They thought that Dean Wang would definitely agree.
However.
To their surprise, Dean Wang shook his head slowly and said, “If it were anyone else, we could do this. But him…no.”
Pei You Wei and the other professors were all taken aback.
They saw a hint of recollection and apprehension in Dean Wang's eyes, and could tell that he seemed to know Zhang Lin very well.
Furthermore, he didn't want to use Zhang Lin!
It seemed like Zhang Lin was an extraordinary person!
But everyone present was also a high-ranking member of the Institute of Archaeology.
They had never heard of Zhang Lin's name, nor had they ever met him.
Pei You Wei asked curiously, “Dean, is there a file on Zhang Lin in our Institute of Archaeology?”
However, Dean Wang shook his head, “I’m not sure. Perhaps it’s someone who looks very similar to him. I need to check the archives to see if it’s really him!”
Pei You Wei and the others looked at each other, their curiosity about Zhang Lin growing.
Who exactly is this Zhang Lin?
Pei You Wei asked curiously, “Dean, does our Institute of Archaeology have a file on Zhang Lin?”
Dean Wang shook his head, “I’m not sure either. Maybe it's someone who looks very similar to him. I need to check the archives.”
With that, Dean Wang left the conference room and went to the archives alone.
This caused the archaeology professors to start discussing among themselves.
Pei You Wei's thin face looked even more twisted, as he frowned at the big screen, which had now switched to the live stream.
He looked at Zhang Lin in the live stream and couldn't help but say, “Everyone, do you think they can leave this Warring States tomb alive?”
For a moment, there were different opinions in the conference room.
“They should be able to, right? This Zhang Lin is really amazing. I have to say, his knowledge surpasses most of our archaeology professors.”
“I think it’s a long shot. This Warring States tomb is full of unknown dangers. They’ve only been inside for so long, and they’ve already encountered so many dangers.”
“I also think it’s difficult. After all, there are blood corpses inside. If they encounter them, I’m afraid they will be wiped out.”
“Yes, blood corpses are the most terrifying. Even if Zhang Lin is amazing, he won't be a match for the blood corpses.”
“Sigh, I actually admire Zhang Lin quite a lot, but unfortunately…”
Although some people thought that Zhang Lin and the others could leave alive.
But most professors believed that they wouldn’t be able to leave alive.
The main reason was the blood corpses!
However, they didn’t know that Zhang Lin had already encountered the blood corpses and had easily trapped them.
If he wanted to kill them, he only needed to put in some effort, and he could do it!