Final Disposal and Subordinate Traits

The navigation showed that the mysterious academy where Xu Tui was located was 15.7 kilometers from the Gene Research Institute.

The driving time was about 21 minutes.

Xu Tui's first reaction was to call a maglev taxi.

Although it was a bit expensive, Xu Tui was, after all, a man who had just received a huge sum of 550,000.

But after just one glance, Xu Tui silently got on a public campus bicycle, which required scanning a code.

Maglev taxis were fast, but the software showed that there were 42 people in the queue in the current area, and it would take an estimated 42 to 63 minutes to wait.

Forget it, he'd take the bicycle.

The estimated time for eco-friendly cycling was 70 minutes.

Not slow.

No wasted time.

The key was that it saved money.

Then, Xu Tui, like Chai Xiao, rode the bicycle at the speed of a car.

About 35 minutes later, Xu Tui appeared at the entrance of the Gene Research Institute indicated by the navigation.

The security was strict.

Wiping the sweat from his brow, Xu Tui quickly called An Xiaoxue and told her his location.

"At the main entrance? Why did you go to the main entrance?"

An Xiaoxue on the other end of the phone sounded a little surprised.

Xu Tui had a vague premonition.

While panting heavily, he looked around for a place to buy water.

He didn't find a place to buy water, but Xu Tui felt… hungry!

All that cycling had made his earlier braised pork trotters seem like a waste.

"Why did it take so long? You look..."

An Xiaoxue, wearing a white lab coat and a light blue mask, came out to meet Xu Tui. Seeing his sweaty appearance, she looked quite disgusted and also confused.

"Teacher An, it's a bit far, about 16 kilometers by bike."

An Xiaoxue stopped in her tracks and looked at Xu Tui as if he were an idiot.

"Didn't you check the walking navigation?

The Gene Research Institute and our mysterious academy are separated by just one wall. It takes at most ten minutes to walk."

Xu Tui: "..."

Xu Tui quickly checked the navigation app and then looked at the walking mode, saying in surprise, "Teacher An, the walking navigation doesn't show that path!"

"Impossible, let me see."

Before An Xiaoxue could look, she suddenly put her hand to her forehead and said, "I forgot, this passage that separates us by a wall is a temporary passage applied for by some teachers from Huaxia Gene Evolution University.

It shouldn't be included in the navigation."

Xu Tui: "..."

Damn it, Xu Tui's teeth ached, and he felt even more sorry for the braised pork trotters that had long since disappeared.

Even with An Xiaoxue leading the way, the security at the Gene Research Institute was still very strict.

They had to verify Xu Tui's identity through multiple checks, and An Xiaoxue had to sign as a guarantor. Finally, they took a photo and collected a drop of blood for DNA sequencing.

An Xiaoxue said that she was going to get Xu Tui an access card for the Gene Research Institute.

"I actually spend quite a lot of time at the Gene Research Institute. Getting an access card will make it more convenient for you to come here when I need you to do something. Even if I'm not here, you can come by yourself if something comes up," An Xiaoxue said.

"Teacher An, I understand."

Xu Tui's mind immediately filled in the blanks.

University research assistant, Xu Tui understood.

The convenient access was to boss him around.

Despite this, Xu Tui was still astonished by Institute No. 14 of the Gene Research Institute where An Xiaoxue was located.

Xu Tui had initially thought it might just be an office, a research room, and a lounge or something.

But what Xu Tui didn't expect was that it was an entire floor!

The entire underground 14th floor!

The entire underground 14th floor belonged to Institute No. 14. Xu Tui estimated that there were hundreds of rooms.

There was even a dedicated elevator!

This discovery once again refreshed Xu Tui's understanding.

"If you come alone in the future, remember, do not swipe your access card randomly in rooms with red, black, or yellow signs."

You don't have the clearance for that yet. If you try to access it randomly, you'll get one warning, and a second time will trigger the security facilities, possibly resulting in your immediate termination."

"You can enter rooms with white signs. Green signs indicate leisure and living quarters, some of which you can use."

An Xiaoxue explained as they walked.

They arrived at a spacious white-signed hall filled with a research atmosphere.

"Drink this," An Xiaoxue said, handing Xu Tui a large cup of water.

The gesture was heartwarming, warming Xu Tui's heart.

Teacher An wasn't just short-tempered; she was also very thoughtful.

"I've called you here today for three things. Listen carefully."

An Xiaoxue casually sat on a swivel chair, crossing her long legs, which stretched the jeans under her white coat into an extremely alluring curve.

Xu Tui couldn't help but glance a few more times, recalling a popular saying online.

"Those long legs are a sight to behold for a lifetime."

But when Xu Tui saw the half-smile in An Xiaoxue's eyes, he immediately remembered the time she saw through his thoughts.

His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly reined in his mind.

"Student Xu Tui, I can still sign the papers to transfer you to the X-ray vision class if you want," An Xiaoxue's voice held a hint of anger.

Xu Tui groaned inwardly.

Dealing with professors from the Wisdom Heart System was too difficult.

"Teacher An, a young man's admiration is natural! If I didn't even dare to look at someone as beautiful and elegant as you, I'd probably need to go to the hospital!" Xu Tui quickly tried to save himself.

An Xiaoxue's eyes widened abruptly. After a long moment, she put on a look that suggested he had a point.

She let it go.

Xu Tui secretly rejoiced.

Women, indeed.

"The first thing is that the Jincheng Garrison Command has sent you a letter of apology, which they asked me to deliver," An Xiaoxue said.

Xu Tui took the letter but didn't even look at it.

"I'm alive and well, so an apology doesn't matter. But those classmates who died, and the security guards who weren't much older than me..."

An Xiaoxue fell silent and handed Xu Tui another internal notice.

"This is the final disciplinary outcome for Liu Tianhu from the Huaxia District Gene Committee."

Xu Tui glanced at it.

First, Liu Tianhu was immediately dismissed from his position as Commander of the Jincheng Garrison Command.

Second, the Huaxia District Gene Committee reviewed the incident and determined that Liu Tianhu's actions during the disposal process were not problematic. Liu Tianhu had transferred the issue to the intelligence staff officer to synthesize various situations and handle it, which was also within the process. However, as the commanding officer, Liu Tianhu was negligent in his duties and bore primary responsibility for the incident. He was demoted three ranks to Major, with a proposed reassignment to the logistics department or retirement.

Third, was the final disposition for Liu Tianhu. Liu Tianhu did not wish to be transferred to the logistics department or retire in such a disgraceful manner. He voluntarily applied to be demoted and serve on the front lines of the extraterrestrial battlefield with the rank of Captain! The final disposition stated that those related to Liu Tianhu, such as the intelligence staff officer and his guards, would mostly accompany him to serve on the extraterrestrial battlefield.

After reading the report, Xu Tui fell silent.

Was it satisfying? No, it wasn't! Because of Liu Tianhu's carelessness and lack of seriousness, many people had died. The punishment was only a demotion of three ranks. Although military ranks were difficult to advance, each promotion required tangible merit. Yet, the final outcome was Liu Tianhu voluntarily accepting a demotion to fight on the front lines of the extraterrestrial battlefield. Was it enough? It seemed not enough! The death rate on the front lines of the extraterrestrial battlefield was as high as twenty percent or even more. He would use his life to fight. He would use his life to atone! Was it enough? It seemed to be enough.

"The second matter is that this Gene Research Institute's Lab 14 is my teacher's, led by the head of our Wisdom Heart System.

However, he's currently away, so I'm temporarily in charge.

Our Wisdom Heart System is a bit special. Although there are many people, not many have the ability to participate in research.

You can barely count.

Well, sometimes I'm very busy or away on official business, and I need your help with some simple tasks.

Starting today, you are an intern assistant at Lab 14. Remember to pick up your ID when you leave.

Uh, it mainly involves some physical labor, moving research waste and research materials into storage.

Occasionally, there's also ordinary research data that needs to be sorted and filed. There will be a list later. Any problems?" An Xiaoxue said.

Xu Tui could only nod.

As expected, a lab rat!

She's barely tolerating me.

"As a benefit, you'll receive one E-grade Energy Supplement Potion per month, and you can ask me questions anytime if you have any."

As soon as An Xiaoxue said this, Xu Tui's spirits immediately lifted.

One E-grade Energy Supplement Potion a month, a salary of 5,000 yuan, that's pretty good.

If possible, Xu Tui would like more of these lab rat tasks.

"The third matter concerns your study plan or choices." An Xiaoxue's words immediately made Xu Tui perk up his ears, even putting down the water cup in his hand.

Why did he come to Huaxia Gene Evolution University?

Why did he firmly choose the Wisdom Heart System?

Why didn't he switch to the Manifestation Sensing System?

It was all for this moment.

To receive An Xiaoxue's customized guidance.

"Do you know what's most important for gene-new humans in our Mysterious System?" An Xiaoxue asked.

"The most important thing for gene-new humans in the Mysterious System?"

"Gene ability talent?"

An Xiaoxue shook her head.

"Number of Gene Points?"

An Xiaoxue shook her head again.

"Spirit?"

This time, An Xiaoxue nodded.

"To be precise, it should be mental power. The application of any gene ability is based on mental power.

Moreover, mental power itself is a gene ability," An Xiaoxue said.

This statement confused Xu Tui a little.

An Xiaoxue casually tossed out a handful of silver balls. With a slight narrowing of her eyes, the more than thirty silver balls began to move randomly throughout the hall.

A cacophony of piercing sounds filled the air.

But miraculously, despite moving randomly, the more than thirty silver balls didn't collide with anything in the research hall.

The next moment, An Xiaoxue's gaze shifted again, and the more than thirty silver balls instantly converged from all directions, forming a small silver ball.

Xu Tui silently imagined a word—Collect!

"I didn't have gene ability talent initially either, but when mental power becomes strong enough, it becomes a mysterious ability no less than those of the Extraordinary System."

"However, mental power is invisible and intangible. Currently, apart from the most basic training methods, it's difficult to improve quickly.

And there are too many gene points in the brain.

Throughout human research to date, whether it's the Limitless System or the Mysterious System, countless cultivation secret methods have been summarized.

But on this point of mental power, the most widely circulated and applied methods are still the most basic training methods and gene point activation secret methods.

Many so-called mental power gene point activation secret methods have special cultivation requirements, not to mention that they are not universally applicable.

Take the mental power gene point activation secret method of our system, for example. The first requirement is meticulous sensing.

Meticulous sensing has an auxiliary characteristic, scientifically known as Internal Vision!"

Upon hearing the words "Internal Vision," Xu Tui's heart skipped a beat.

Damn it.

The secret I've been so worried about and hiding for so long isn't a secret in front of An Xiaoxue.

An Xiaoxue already knew he could use Internal Vision.

"Basically, anyone who can achieve meticulous sensing can use Internal Vision."

The ability of Internal Vision is possessed by only a very small number of Gene Evolvers, or can be acquired by some Gene Transmuters.

Therefore, our Wisdom Heart System has few disciples, and even fewer who meet the cultivation requirements of our lineage.

"Now do you understand why I'm giving you a special recruitment spot?" An Xiaoxue said.

Xu Tui nodded.

"In the state of Internal Vision, any changes within your body, including mental activity in your head, are clearly visible.

This can increase the accuracy and efficiency of unlocking your mental Gene Points, allowing you to quickly unlock related Gene Points to boost your mental power.

It also provides an immense advantage in unlocking Gene Ability Chains in the mid to late stages."

Seeing Xu Tui's confusion, An Xiaoxue added, "For example, the Penetrating Vision Gene Ability Chain requires eight related Gene Points to unlock.

But according to statistics, even students specializing in the Vision System and using their unique cultivation methods take an average of 15 Gene Points to unlock Penetrating Vision, with an average unlock accuracy of fifty percent."

"What about those extra seven Gene Points?" Xu Tui asked in surprise.

"They might be useful for other Gene Ability Chains later, or they might be useless, or even detrimental.

Over millions of years of human evolution, countless genes have accumulated. Many genes might have been useful for their respective environments at the time, but now they can become side effects, or even curses!"

"Isn't that just a matter of luck?" Xu Tui blurted out.

"Pretty much."

An Xiaoxue nodded. "For the first thirty years after the Gene Era began, unlocking Gene Points was considered a matter of luck, also known as a gamble.

It's only through the personal experiences and countless experiments of countless predecessors over the past century that we now have a relatively systematic and safe method for unlocking Gene Points."

"Comparatively speaking, the Limitless System has a much higher unlock accuracy than our Mysterious System. Our Mysterious System's accuracy is a bit lower," An Xiaoxue said.

"And with our lineage having Internal Vision?"

"It depends on the individual. The unlock accuracy is at least seventy percent, and some can even reach ninety percent."

An Xiaoxue's expression turned serious. "Remember, unlocking a single Gene Point, even if it brings a slight change in ability, is essentially meaningless.

It becomes increasingly useless in the later stages! Only by forming Gene Ability Chains can you achieve significant progress and potential.

However, our energy and resources are limited, so we must aim to unlock as few useless Gene Points as possible."

"I understand. By the way, Teacher, I have a question."

"Go ahead!"

"Besides clearly seeing the subtle changes in our bodies and accurately finding the Gene Points to unlock, what else can our Internal Vision do in the process of unlocking Gene Points?" Xu Tui asked specifically.

Xu Tui was wondering if their Internal Vision, like his own Illusory Internal Vision, could directly see Gene Points.

"Internal Vision has many uses, but regarding the unlocking of Gene Points, there should be no other functions," An Xiaoxue replied.

Hearing this, Xu Tui's heart stirred.

It seemed his Internal Vision was indeed different from others.

"Any other questions?"

"None for now, Teacher. What about the method for unlocking mental Gene Points in our lineage?" Xu Tui asked.

"It's all here."

An Xiaoxue tossed a projection card to Xu Tui.

"This projection card has had its permissions set, so only your personal device can use it.

Take it back and study it carefully. If there's anything you don't understand or can't grasp, come ask me.

If there are any Gene Points you truly can't pinpoint, I can guide you directly."

"Thank you, Teacher An."

"Oh, and remember not to share this, no matter how close your relationship is," An Xiaoxue suddenly looked at Xu Tui meaningfully.

"Teacher An, I understand."

"You don't understand!"

"I'm not warning you, but giving you a kind reminder. If you tell others about this secret unlocking method and they try to cultivate it rashly, the most likely outcome is that you'll harm them, not help them. Do you understand?" An Xiaoxue said earnestly.

"Teacher, I truly understand," Xu Tui nodded very seriously.

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