For some time after arriving in this world, Zhang Tianran did not begin researching Kryptonian genes. Instead, he searched for the genes of some interesting alien lifeforms.
Like the Metahumans in Central City who had gained supernatural abilities through something similar to a particle accelerator explosion, these alien superpowered beings possessed genes worth studying as well.
Zhang Tianran did not immediately begin researching the alien genes he obtained. Instead, he stored them away like collectibles.
In truth, those things did not hold that much appeal for Zhang Tianran.
He was merely a little interested. After all, staying in this unfamiliar world without finding something to do would have been terribly boring.
Thus, this world's Department of Extranormal Operations noticed his trail.
Although a Speedster's speed was indeed extremely fast, it still left behind certain traces. On top of that, Zhang Tianran had never concealed his actions, and he always left behind unconscious alien lifeforms after extracting their genes.
After completing another gene extraction operation on an alien lifeform, Zhang Tianran was about to leave when he ran straight into Supergirl.
"Finally... I caught you, you shameless gene thief." Kara was incredibly excited at that moment.
The Department of Extranormal Operations had been investigating this Metahuman who attacked aliens everywhere for a long time. Supergirl had been dragged into countless searches as well.
Unfortunately, almost every time Kara arrived as fast as she could, she was still too late.
"Nice to meet you, Kara Danvers. I don't seem to be endangering this world, so could you watch your attitude?" Zhang Tianran spoke calmly as he brazenly placed the genes he had collected into his bag.
Kara was enraged by Zhang Tianran's attitude and immediately moved to arrest him.
Unfortunately, Zhang Tianran was not a Speedster like Flash. Before Kara could get close, he had already darted aside.
With a Kryptonian's dynamic vision, Kara could catch sight of Zhang Tianran's figure while he moved, but catching up to him was rather difficult.
Even Kara's Heat Vision was dodged by Zhang Tianran time and again.
However, that was all. Completely defeating Supergirl would still require a great deal of time.
Zhang Tianran currently lacked any particularly effective offensive methods. His Vibrating Hand Blade still had difficulty dealing with Supergirl's Bioelectric Field.
Although the situation had reached a stalemate, Zhang Tianran was in no rush to leave. As if he were toying with her, he dodged Supergirl's attacks while seeing if he could obtain some blood, hair, or something similar.
However, because of Krypton's Bioelectric Field, Zhang Tianran likewise failed to obtain Supergirl's genes...
Unless he got serious, acquiring Kryptonian genes would still be rather troublesome.
Moreover, Zhang Tianran did not dare let Kara touch him. If he really got careless and messed up, even an ordinary Kryptonian punch might seriously injure him.
Just as Kara grabbed at empty air again and froze for a moment, the corner of her eye suddenly caught Zhang Tianran yawning beside her.
Anger surged in her heart. She had never been toyed with like this before.
But just as Kara prepared to attack again, a Quantum Field appeared out of nowhere, trapping both Kara and Zhang Tianran within it.
"Super Speed? A very unusual ability. What planet are you from?" A squad of human soldiers stood outside the Quantum Field, and the agent leading them asked confidently.
"Earth, though not the Earth of this universe. I'm rather surprised the Department of Extranormal Operations thinks so highly of me." Zhang Tianran replied calmly.
For the time being, Zhang Tianran had no plans to become a villain. Although he did not intend to become a superhero either, he did not want any major conflict with these people.
At the very least, he could not kill anyone yet.
"Fine, Earthling from another world. You are under arrest for stealing alien lifeform genes!"
The lead agent clearly did not believe much of what Zhang Tianran had said.
The firearm in his hand immediately began glowing blue. "A weapon designed specifically for me? I'm quite curious whether this thing works. Go ahead, shoot..." A faint smile appeared on Zhang Tianran's lips, and silver-white lightning erupted throughout the room the next second.
The Quantum Field the Department of Extranormal Operations had placed such hopes in shattered in an instant, utterly useless.
At that moment, Kara could see Zhang Tianran's afterimages, but no matter how hard she tried, she had no way of stopping any of his actions.
Fortunately, Zhang Tianran merely disarmed the agents and did nothing else.
"This gun is very well made, but its user is terrible." Zhang Tianran dismantled the firearm in a few moves and pocketed its internal energy core.
"We won't allow you to do whatever you want in this world." The agent lying on the ground and clutching his wrist spoke, seemingly unconcerned about his own life.
But at that moment, Kara stepped in front of Zhang Tianran, intending to protect the agents with her life.
"This is rather strange. I bear no ill will toward this world. I've even helped you solve quite a few problems, yet you seem to regard me as an enemy. May I ask why?" Zhang Tianran did not make a move. Instead, he spoke with an innocent expression.
"What do you intend to do with those alien genes?" Kara voiced her question.
"Research. They're only some genes. You're all being far too stingy... Oh, right. You can have this Krolunian I just caught..." Zhang Tianran shook his head, looking deeply disappointed.
"Wait..." Kara hurriedly called out, but all she could see was Zhang Tianran's departing afterimage...
"The capture operation failed. He was too fast. I couldn't react at all..." Kara reported to the Department of Extranormal Operations dejectedly.
Zhang Tianran returned to the hotel where he was staying, as though he had never left. He paid no attention whatsoever to the Department of Extranormal Operations agents who had been watching the hotel for a long time.
Since they had not placed any surveillance devices in his room or come to disturb him, Zhang Tianran naturally had no interest in interfering with their work.
After all, Zhang Tianran had not deliberately hidden himself. It was perfectly normal for him to be noticed while staying at a hotel and going out shopping.
He was not wearing any mask...
"As expected, this world's Kryptonians are very weak. Still, this Bioelectric Field thing is quite good."
"Zero, I plan to research Krolunian genes. Are you interested?"
Krolunians were a type of alien lifeform. On the original Krypton, this species had also been used as supercomputers.
However, unlike Zhang Tianran's artificial intelligence, Krolunians were genuine lifeforms. They merely possessed the ability to transform into programs.
"Do you want me to possess true life? According to the records, humans are generally very afraid of artificial intelligence evolving."
Zhang Tianran waited more than ten seconds before Zero's voice came through the communicator. Clearly, for Zero, who possessed supercomputing abilities, those ten-plus seconds had actually been an exceptionally long time.
"Knowing how to conceal yourself is already one of the signs of awakening self-awareness. It seems your growth has been quite good..." Zhang Tianran praised her with great satisfaction before finally answering Zero's question.
"As for whether you want to become a true lifeform, that's your own decision. As for your fear of artificial intelligence evolving... you've watched too many movies."
Zhang Tianran was not worried about Zero's evolution at all. He even felt that Zero was evolving too slowly and still could not assist him better in certain situations.
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