"This is a forged work ID, proving that you and I worked at the institute for three years. The documents in your hands are a detailed summary of the work you supposedly did during those three years, along with an explanation of the plant in your arm. Of course, the explanation about the plant is also fabricated. I chose 'ivy' as the substitute explanation for your arm's current ability. Ivy's traits are fairly similar to those of the plant in your arm, so you can use it to explain the plant's origins to others."
"Before entering the institute tomorrow, you need to memorize all this information backward and forward and develop your own understanding of it. You can't let anyone notice anything suspicious. If I find out that you might leak anything, I'll erase you immediately. From now on, memorize the material seriously."
Before Special Commissioner Liang had even finished speaking, Yu Jing had already begun carefully reading through the documents falsifying his identity. They stated that he had spent all three years conducting research on graft cultivation at the institute. The information was extremely detailed, recording Yu Jing's work every day, every stage of each project, and every result.
In addition, the special files toward the back contained fabricated information regarding the graft in his arm.
The document was titled "Cellular Graft Surgery," and the subject was naturally Yu Jing. The graft genes had supposedly been extracted from "ivy." Naturally, some of the abilities described in the document were also fabricated, designed to match the graft in Yu Jing's arm as closely as possible.
When the two-and-a-half-hour flight ended, Yu Jing handed the documents back to the commissioner in front of him.
"What?" The commissioner looked puzzled.
Yu Jing replied quietly, "I've memorized everything inside. I shouldn't have any trouble dealing with ordinary situations."
"There are nearly five hundred thousand words in there. You memorized all that information thoroughly during the two-plus hours on the plane? Are you kidding me? I asked you to know it backward and forward, as if you had really worked at the institute for three years. You need to be able to answer any question in detail."
Yu Jing was not used to explaining himself at length. He simply replied, "You can ask me questions about it. If I don't meet your standards, I'll spend more time familiarizing myself with it. But in my opinion, this material isn't enough to let me fully take on the role of a researcher with three years of experience."
Special Commissioner Liang scrutinized the young man before him. After all, he felt he had already seen through Yu Jing's personality. Yu Jing was definitely not an arrogant person.
"I don't like wasting time on trivial matters. Since you're confident that you know this material, I won't investigate further. In front of ordinary disciples, you only need to say that you've worked with me. Don't say anything else. Only bring up your work if a commissioner questions you in detail."
After Special Commissioner Liang finished giving his instructions, the two left the imposing, high-end airport. Although the airport was located in the suburbs, the prosperity of District 1 of the Chana Empire's central region was already apparent.
As soon as they exited the airport, a black Lincoln limousine arrived.
"From here, go to Dihua and register on your own. Once you pass the physical training and officially enter the institute, I'll contact you."
Just before getting into the car, Special Commissioner Liang suddenly remembered something. "Oh, right. Since you have some connection with the Yu family, try to stay with the Yu family's little girl during the physical training. Your chances of surviving will be much higher."
Yu Jing merely nodded in silence and watched the commissioner leave, without feeling particularly grateful.
Along the way, Yu Jing had observed the changes in the eyes and expression of this man, who was both his supervisor and commissioner, and noticed one important thing: Special Commissioner Liang was not concerned about him. He was concerned about the unknown graft in Yu Jing's arm.
After pausing briefly at the airport entrance, Yu Jing hung the District 19 researcher's work badge Special Commissioner Liang had given him around his neck.
Yu Jing had his own reasons for doing so. Having another identity would make it much easier for him to move around Central District 1. He had originally planned to take the subway to the Ability Institute, but when he searched for "Dihua Ability Institute" on the ticket machine, he found nothing.
In the end, Yu Jing could only go to the airport taxi stand.
"Take me to the Dihua Ability Institute."
Yu Jing got into a relatively upscale airport taxi. The driver glanced at his cheap clothes and the unusual institute work badge on his chest. Then, upon hearing the name "Dihua Ability Institute," the driver became extremely friendly and chatted with Yu Jing the entire way.
"You're a disciple of the Dihua Ability Institute? If you ever need anything, just call me, big brother. I'll come whenever you call."
"Mm."
Yu Jing merely gazed out the window. In response to the driver's enthusiasm, he only nodded along.
After the taxi left the airport expressway, the Chana Empire's only S-class urban district—the Imperial District—fully appeared before Yu Jing. Hundreds of skyscrapers towered into the clouds, while all kinds of miniature aircraft circled above the city.
"Inspection. Please present the relevant documents."
Not long after they left the expressway, the taxi was stopped by a group of fully armed soldiers. A cold-faced soldier carefully checked the identities of both the taxi driver and Yu Jing inside.
After the driver's licenses had been confirmed, Yu Jing handed the notice from the Dihua Ability Institute to the soldier.
When the soldier saw the five large dark-gold characters spelling "Dihua Ability Institute" on the notice, he immediately waved his hand, indicating that Yu Jing did not need to hand over such an important document. He only needed Yu Jing to state his name.
"Yu Jing, a new student at the Dihua Ability Institute this year. The information checks out. Have a safe journey!"
Using the portable device he carried, the soldier easily confirmed Yu Jing's identity. After saluting, he waved the taxi through.
"Whether they're in the military or the government, everyone treats disciples of your Dihua Ability Institute with respect. You even have quite a few privileges. Maybe it's because each of you will become a pillar of society after you graduate."
The driver muttered to himself as he drove nearly twenty kilometers along the ring expressway. Leaning against the window, Yu Jing saw a road sign that read, "Next exit, 1 km—Dihua Ability Institute."
As soon as they left the ring expressway, the driver pulled the car over to the side of the road.
"This is the territory of the Dihua Ability Institute. I don't have permission to drive any farther inside. I dropped off a disciple here two years ago too. Sorry about this."
Yu Jing looked out the window in slight surprise. The broad road followed an endless range of mountains deep into the distance, and he could not see any buildings belonging to the Ability Institute. However, there was no way the driver would refuse to earn money, so after paying the taxi fare of more than eight hundred yuan by card, Yu Jing stepped out from the front passenger seat.
"Splash, splash!" A river flowed gently beside the road.
"Caw, caw!" A forest filled with birdsong stood on the other side.
Under the direct sunlight, photosynthesis began on the back of Yu Jing's right hand. Green plants could be seen writhing faintly beneath his skin, but Yu Jing immediately tugged down his sleeve, covering his entire hand.
"This is the territory of the Dihua Ability Institute? Just how large is this Ability Institute?"
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