The Great Gene Era
Chapter 37

Special Recruitment Quota

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"Student Xu Tui, my name is Qu Qingshan, and I am an Associate Professor in the Manifestation Sensing System at the Mysterious Academy of Huaxia Gene Evolution University," the bald Associate Professor introduced himself proactively.

"Hello, Professor," Xu Tui and Chai Xiao greeted him simultaneously.

"Mm, right, I saw that student Xu has already applied for the Wisdom Heart System. You have sensing abilities, why didn't you come to our Manifestation Sensing System?" the bald Associate Professor Qu Qingshan asked directly.

Xu Tui was stunned.

Is this bald Associate Professor trying to poach talent from the Wisdom Heart System?

Why?

Is it because my abilities are outstanding?

Or because I'm too handsome?

Honestly, Xu Tui hoped it wasn't the latter.

Because he really was handsome.

If this Associate Professor was trying to poach him because he was handsome, the possibility was too terrifying.

Beside them, Chai Xiao was also a bit taken aback.

Generally speaking, poaching talent was rare within Huaxia Gene Evolution University.

Of course, occasionally, to compete for exceptionally gifted geniuses, professors, associate professors, and even department heads would fight tooth and nail.

But this junior student Xu Tui in front of him, although he had opened a few more Gene Points, hadn't shown any astonishing gene talent or ability direction.

"Thank you, Professor Qu, but I've already chosen the Wisdom Heart System."

"It's okay, choices can be changed. I believe your talent is more suited for development in our Manifestation Sensing System," the bald Qu Qingshan said, showing no intention of giving up.

"Thank you for your kindness, Professor. Actually, my talent in manifestation sensing is very ordinary. You saw the test results just now," Xu Tui replied.

The bald Qu Qingshan glanced at the testing equipment, then at Xu Tui, and said meaningfully, "This thing isn't always accurate."

Hearing this, Xu Tui's heart suddenly tightened.

Did this bald Professor discover his act of withholding information just now?

But after thinking about it, Xu Tui dismissed the possibility.

It shouldn't be that miraculous.

Mental Induction was already mysterious and ethereal enough. If this bald Associate Professor could also monitor his mental induction activities, wouldn't that be too incredible?

"Perhaps, he just has some suspicions?"

"Thank you, Professor, I..."

"Don't rush to refuse. I think you are very suitable for studying and developing in the Manifestation Sensing System. Furthermore, I have a special recruitment spot. This special recruitment spot can be given to you, and within a year, your student status treatment will be elevated by one minor level," the bald Professor Qu Qingshan directly offered an enticing condition.

Chai Xiao's mouth dropped open.

A special recruitment spot.

Damn.

He had heard about special recruitment spots in the academy long ago, but they were usually held by senior professors in each department, and the spots were very limited.

But he had never seen anyone actually get one.

And now, he had witnessed one being given away on the spot.

And it was being used by another department to poach talent.

Senior student Chai Xiao felt envious again.

At this moment, Xu Tui's feelings were very complicated.

The conditions offered by the bald Professor Qu Qingshan were very tempting.

An elevated treatment as a special recruit would bring Xu Tui tangible benefits.

For a student from a rather ordinary family like Xu Tui, such benefits were truly important.

It wasn't just about reducing his family's financial burden; it could greatly aid Xu Tui's future.

However, it was impossible for Xu Tui to immediately jump to the Manifestation Sensing System.

Firstly, fear.

Xu Tui truly did not want to be a spy.

Secondly, based on his understanding over the past few days, Xu Tui roughly knew that his mental power should be quite good.

An Xiaoxue's mental power was also strong.

On the day they were attacked by the team led by the Earth Element Extraordinary User, An Xiaoxue displayed very powerful abilities.

And most of them were powerful applications of mental power.

Xu Tui felt that An Xiaoxue might be more suitable as his teacher.

The right direction is more important than anything.

If the direction is wrong, even taking a supersonic plane is futile.

"Thank you, teacher, I..."

"Don't rush to refuse, think about it again. This is a special recruitment spot, and each department usually only has one or two spots at most."

Associate Professor Qu Qingshan, the bald man, spoke with a hint of temptation in his voice. It was clear that he might have seen something during the test just now.

"Brother, actually, in a broad sense, the Manifestation Sensing System is much better than the Wisdom Heart System. I think you should consider it."

Chai Xiao's words earned him a look of approval from Qu Qingshan. A kid with some foresight.

"However, if you want to transfer departments, you'll definitely have to get your teacher's consent and have her sign off before you can transfer," Chai Xiao said.

"Don't worry, she won't refuse. If there's any problem, I'll speak to her personally," Qu Qingshan said with confidence.

"That's right, Professor An Xiaoxue should be very reasonable."

Chai Xiao seemed to be muttering to himself, but the name 'An Xiaoxue' caused the bald Associate Professor Qu Qingshan's expression to change, and his voice even became a little stammered.

"Your teacher is An Xiaoxue?"

"That's right, it's Teacher An. I'm the student Teacher An recruited in Jincheng Prefecture this time," Xu Tui replied.

"I see."

Qu Qingshan's smile was a little unnatural.

"Well, student Xu, think about it yourself. If you come to the Manifestation Sensing System, I will definitely welcome you.

Of course, it mainly depends on your wishes, your choice.

If you come to our Manifestation Sensing System, it must be under voluntary circumstances.

Yes, voluntary!"

Qu Qingshan seemed to deliberately emphasize the word 'voluntary,' making it sound quite strange.

"Thank you, teacher, I'll consider it."

After speaking, Xu Tui was about to leave with Chai Xiao.

As they were about to leave, the snub-nosed youth from before had finished his test.

"Du Hong, you've activated fifteen Gene Points. Your base grade is Low D-grade, but your sensing ability evaluation is Excellent. You can improve by two sub-grades from your original level. Your admission evaluation can be set as High D-grade.

Well, you're in our Manifestation Sensing System. If you have no objections, you can sign here to confirm."

The voice of the test made Xu Tui a little curious.

The snub-nosed youth he had just retorted against had an Excellent evaluation for his sensing ability? What were his specific sensing data?

Seeing that Associate Professor Qu Qingshan had already walked away, Xu Tui focused his attention and instantly 'saw' the content on the snub-nosed youth Du Hong's Assessment Form.

Sensing distance: 2.98 meters. Clarity of sensing: Clear (greater than 0.5 mm).

This data showed that his sensing distance was not much different from Xu Tui's, only falling short by a few grades in clarity.

The reference objects for testing mental induction clarity in the testing device were divided into ten grades.

Greater than 0.5 mm.

This meant that the snub-nosed youth Du Hong could see the seventh grade but not clearly see the eighth grade.

The seventh-grade reference object was 0.7 mm, the eighth grade was 0.5 mm, the ninth grade was 0.3 mm, and the tenth grade was 0.1 mm.

Xu Tui could see the tenth grade without any pressure.

Well, I'm still stronger.

I'm even more intelligent.

With this thought, a sudden idea flashed through Xu Tui's mind.

Would the snub-nosed youth Du Hong, with his Excellent evaluation in mental induction, be selected as a special talent for special training?

To work in intelligence?

As a spy or something?

"Keep an eye on his whereabouts in the future if you have time."

Xu Tui and Chai Xiao left.

The snub-nosed youth Du Hong, who had just received his Assessment Form, excitedly turned around wanting to show off his results to Xu Tui, but he saw that Xu Tui had already left, leaving only a distant silhouette.

"Senior Chai, now that the Manifestation Sensing ability test is over, is my grade evaluation result basically confirmed?" Xu Tui asked as they walked and chatted.

"Pretty much. With a Low C-grade, you'll enjoy a Low C-grade scholarship as soon as you enroll. Honestly, I'm a little envious.

Alas, when I first enrolled, I was only a Mid D-grade. I worked my tail off for a year to get my current Low C-grade treatment."

Chai Xiao sounded a bit wistful and a bit sour.

Seeing Chai Xiao's wistful expression, Xu Tui couldn't help but say, "Senior Chai, the student handbook says that as long as the ability is Good or Excellent, the grade can be improved.

What do you think of my Bean Flicking Divine Ability?"

"Can you also raise my rank by a small level?"

"Oh, right, does the Bean Flicking Divine Ability count as a Limitless System ability? And does the Limitless System count towards the evaluation from the Mysterious Academy side?" Xu Tui asked quickly.

"It counts. It doesn't matter if it's the Limitless System or the Mysterious System; any ability counts."

Chai Xiao felt a bit resentful. He had been complaining for so long and forgot about this.

If nothing unexpected happened, based on Chai Xiao's previous experience with his front teeth, Chai Xiao felt that Xu Tui's Bean Flicking Divine Ability could possibly get a "Good" evaluation.

Mid C-grade?

He hadn't even enrolled yet, and the treatment he was receiving was already better than his own, a senior who had struggled for a whole year.

Chai Xiao felt even more bitter.

He was truly bitter!

The ability test for Bean Flicking Divine Ability was to be conducted at the upper limb strength testing area of the Limitless System.

Earlier, at the Mysterious System's sections, both the Wisdom Heart System and the Manifestation Sensing System had very few people.

Basically, there was no need to queue.

But when they arrived at the Limitless System, Xu Tui truly experienced what "crowded" meant.

At the upper limb strength testing area, ten long queues snaked, with each queue having at least thirty people.

For the finger and palm strength classification that Xu Tui needed to test, there was only one queue, with over fifty people ahead of him.

The sight of these long queues made Xu Tui and Chai Xiao gasp simultaneously.

"Alright, brother, you queue up properly. With over fifty people, it'll take at least an hour and a half. I'll come back to see you in an hour and a half. I'll go guide the others first." After leaving these words, Chai Xiao departed.

Xu Tui then called Cheng Mo.

He complained incessantly, saying he was so hungry from queuing that he still hadn't gotten his turn.

There were too many people.

Of the eleven Gene Points that Cheng Mo had activated, seven were related to his stomach, and four were related to his lumbar strength. He was eventually admitted to the Strength Department of the Limitless Academy at Huaxia Gene Evolution University.

The Strength Department had a specialized area for students like Cheng Mo who had activated strange or niche Gene Points.

Therefore, Cheng Mo's classification was within the Limitless Academy.

Naturally, there were many people.

As the top university in the Huaxia region, Huaxia Gene Evolution University, despite its high admission requirements, catered to the entire Huaxia region.

With over thirty prefectures, the minimum annual enrollment was over six thousand students.

It was rumored that this year's total enrollment was close to seven thousand.

This didn't even include the descendants of heroes who were admitted through various channels, such as personal privileges.

The total number of new students definitely exceeded seven thousand.

However, more than ninety percent of these seven thousand students belonged to the Limitless Academy.

New students in the Mysterious Academy likely made up only about ten percent, or even less.

This also included many students assigned to the Wisdom Heart System just to fill quotas.

Therefore, it was hard for the Limitless System's tests not to be crowded.

However, Xu Tui was no stranger to queuing.

Back in his second year of high school, he queued for an hour to visit a popular internet celebrity milk tea shop.

In his first year of junior high, one weekend, his father, Xu Jianguo, took Xu Tui to the supermarket at seven in the morning to buy discounted eggs at 40% off.

They ended up queuing for three hours just to buy the discounted eggs.

As for why his father, Xu Jianguo, brought Xu Tui along to queue.

The reason was simple.

Purchase limits.

Each person could only buy two jin!

Bringing Xu Tui meant they were two people.

So, Xu Tui wasn't anxious about queuing. He had already completed most of his tests for the day anyway.

If this finger strength test also got a "Good" evaluation.

A Mid C-grade evaluation was within reach.

Xu Tui was a little excited.

He scrolled through his social media feed, looking for any new anime releases. An hour and a half passed quickly.

It was just a bit too sunny overhead!

He hadn't brought an umbrella!

During this time, Chai Xiao brought the classmates he was guiding over to the Limitless System side to queue up, and it wasn't Xu Tui's turn yet.

However, it was close.

Finally, it was almost Xu Tui's turn.

Xu Tui took out his materials and was about to hand them to the teacher.

Suddenly, Xu Tui's personal communication device beeped continuously.

That was the sound of receiving new messages, and he received seven or eight in a row.

At this very moment, behind the palm strength test area, a commotion suddenly broke out.

A freshman exuding a fierce aura, along with three classmates, barged through the back of the queue and forcefully cut their way to the very front.

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