Gradually Loosening the Reins

Zuo Teng didn't have any special privileges, but Zuo Teng knew the proper procedures for getting things done.

Even something as simple as flying with an Airbus can be much easier if you know the procedures.

From choosing Airbus to making reservations, issuing tickets, and handling special baggage, Zuo Teng arranged every step perfectly.

Zhang Xuezhou departed from the North Rehe Research Institute, traveled to the airport in Zuo Teng's car, and then boarded a civilian Airbus.

"I didn't realize you were so efficient!"

Within the bounds of normal procedures, Zuo Teng did almost everything perfectly, even without the other party using the Zuo Household's power or manpower.

Even with his picky personality, Zhang Xuezhou felt he couldn't find fault with Zuo Teng.

"What do you mean by being efficient?" Zuo Teng asked in surprise.

"It's about the travel arrangements. If I were to arrange it myself, it would take me a day or two to Luo'an Province," Zhang Xuezhou said casually.

"This... but this is normal. You do it the same way I do, how could it be so slow?" Zuo Teng said in disbelief.

"I've never bought an Airbus ticket or checked in any luggage since I was a child, so I can't be fast!"

Zhang Xuezhou shrugged.

He was able to get from Shuodong City to Western Capital City entirely thanks to Zhang Weimeng. He arrived in Western Capital City after regaining consciousness. As for going abroad, that was arranged by a team.

Zhang Xuezhou had never done anything as simple as buying tickets and checking baggage in his life. If he were to do it himself, he would have to queue at the ticket window, buy whatever ticket he could get, and then follow the crowd to check his baggage.

Without obtaining the necessary permits in advance, creatures like vipers and hyenas simply cannot be transported as cargo, and it will inevitably cause a lot of trouble.

"So you're saying I have more advantages than you?" Zuo Teng asked curiously.

"You have many advantages over me," Zhang Xuezhou said. "You're also taller and more handsome than me!"

"Being tall and handsome is useless, isn't it?"

"That's better than being short and ugly!"

"That's true!"

Zuo Teng felt quite pleased with himself after receiving Zhang Xuezhou's compliments.

But then he realized that he had been reduced to being praised by Zhang Xuezhou only for his appearance and height, which made him feel quite frustrated.

"So, how's your sequence advancement going? Have you thought about the R33 catalyst?"

"Your facility didn't provide the R32 catalyst, what can I do if I'm stuck in the Second Sequence?"

If Zhang Xuezhou's guess about the itinerary is correct, the three-headed heron beast that Chang Kongtengfeng brought from the Aomeijia Alliance should have already arrived at the Western Capital City laboratory.

With the addition of these three heron-like beasts, Zhang Xuezhou felt that the blood serum should be sufficient. As long as the R32 catalyst arrived, he should have no problem entering the Third Sequence.

Of course, if his genes do not change, Zhang Xuezhou will still have a significant need for Heron Blood Agent and R32 Catalyst while continuously taking the Spirit-Forging Pill made from ferocious beasts.

"I entered the Third Sequence with the help of those catalysts from Chimon Haig, you shouldn't be unable to enter," Zuo Teng said.

"I've finished using it, and I didn't feel anything!"

"Then you really are..."

Zuo Teng looked on with a sigh.

As long as he's with Zhang Xuezhou, even if he falls behind, Zhang Xuezhou will make him sound slightly superior.

Most importantly, everything Zhang Xuezhou said is true.

But the thought that Zhang Xuezhou, with his inferior abilities, had accomplished what Zuo Teng couldn't, made it impossible for him to feel arrogant.

Having experienced the harsh realities of life many times, Zuo Teng has become very humble, at least in front of Zhang Xuezhou.

The two didn't find the journey lonely at all; their five-hour conversation from Western Capital City to Luo'an Gaoguanqing Airport never stopped.

As soon as they landed, Zuo Teng and Zhang Xuezhou retrieved their luggage, when they heard voices calling out from dozens of meters away.

He looked up and saw Wang Haoran greeting him with four heavily armed special forces members.

"Damn connections!"

Zuo Teng cursed under his breath.

Zhang Xuezhou kept praising Zuo Teng for his well-organized arrangements, but Zuo Teng felt that Zhang Xuezhou was the one who was best at Chang'an.

Zhang Xuezhou had arranged for Zuo Teng to help him at the North Rehe Research Institute, and then Wang Haoran and his men helped him in Luo'an Province. He made good use of all his connections, and there was almost no possibility of wasting time.

Zuo Teng couldn't say that Zhang Xuezhou's behavior was deliberate, after all, he was eager to offer himself up, and Wang Haoran's transfer wasn't based on Zhang Xuezhou's arrangements.

This is what Zuo Teng can't understand. Zhang Xuezhou is clearly not good enough, but he does things in such a perfect way that even if Zuo Teng wanted to learn from him, he couldn't.

Zuo Teng was a little sullen, but when Wang Haoran exclaimed in surprise, Zuo Teng quickly raised his head.

"Hello, Committee Member Wang!"

He changed his mind quite quickly.

Less than half a month after Wang Haoran entered the Sequence Committee using a seat from the Wang Household, Zuo Teng not only learned of the news but was also very certain that Wang Haoran could maintain his position.

"I didn't expect you to come to Changqing City, Zuo Teng. Your arrival is just in time. I was thinking of asking Xuezhou for help to teach these arrogant youngsters in Changqing City a lesson, but with you here, he won't have to do anything," Wang Haoran said happily.

"Why are you having trouble with the younger generation in Changqing City?" Zuo Teng asked in surprise, "The younger generation has absolutely no influence!"

"What the Alliance States need is for generations of people to come together and move forward together, not for them to be scattered and acting independently," Wang Haoran said. "These people have limited influence now, but things will be different in ten or twenty years. We don't want a second Zhang Qiaoen among them."

"So that's how it is!"

"This new generation grew up under the new rules of the Scarlet Alliance, unlike the older generation who still bear the influence of the Luofu Dynasty. They are the ones we need to win over, not the ones we need to eliminate!"

Fighting and killing are not the goal; the Sequence Committee's constant efforts are to divide the opposition and win over the hearts and minds of those heading towards Western Capital City.

Wang Haoran came to Luo'an Province for verification, and he clearly did not come with the mission of suppressing any dissent.

This differs slightly from the previous Sequence Committee's implementation guidelines, and represents a new look for this term.

Whether Wang Haoran and others can do it is another matter entirely.

At least they've made a start.

He invited Zuo Teng to give the younger generation in Changqing City a warning. The relationship between them had clearly shifted from a life-or-death struggle to a battle of wits, no longer a terrifying life-or-death decision.

"Don't worry, I've already spoken with your mother, and she's willing to come over, which gives us plenty of time!"

Wang Haoran winked at Zhang Xuezhou, indicating that this matter would not only not waste time, but would also give Zhang Xuezhou enough time to make arrangements, so that he wouldn't go to the sinkhole in Pan'an to explore without any prior knowledge.

"Uncle Wang has made all the arrangements!"

Zhang Xuezhou nodded repeatedly.

Wang Haoran is currently working on inviting the younger generation of Changqing City to showcase their abilities, and then encouraging them to interact more, thereby reducing the remaining hostility in Luo'an Province.

Wang Haoran even intended to use Flying Entertainment Livestream to send goodwill messages to other regions, but these contents were beyond the reach of live streaming websites, and even reporters from important organizations would find it difficult to gain access.

In this matter, Wang Haoran offered Song Fengying an opportunity to gain access to the top level.

This is probably one of the few live broadcasts involving Gene Fighting Technique since the sequencing event.

This also means that many things are being announced to the general public, and the Sequence Committee has inevitably made relatively safe arrangements, starting to encourage ordinary people with top-level qualifications to choose Gene Fighting Technique to advance, thereby promoting and improving the sequence power of Western Capital City.