The Designated Test Subject

"I told you all those techniques of yours were flawed! Look at Luo Burang, he's spewing nonsense after spitting out gallstones!"

The conversation between Zhang Xuezhou and Luo Burang was highly disjointed.

It's undeniably absurd to see someone who doesn't even meet the standards for Third Sequence and sequencing discuss the seventh, eighth, or even Ninth Sequence and tenth sequences.

It's one thing to just talk the talk, but the key point is that Zhang Xuezhou and Luo Burang are actually doing research.

The paper, titled "Study on Internal Flow Field and Ablation of Insulation Layer in Solid Rocket Engines," bears Luo Gaogao's name on the front, while the back is covered with drawings by Zhang Xuezhou and Luo Burang.

"This is research on Gene Sequence combat techniques," Ren Anran said in a deep voice. "Their research is similar to the ' Mental Strengthening Chapter,' and it may even have widespread applications!"

"Really?"

Ren Wuyang glanced at the paper being used as scrap paper and realized that the two of them were so engrossed in their research that they couldn't be bothered to change it even if it were a cleaner sheet of paper.

Correspondingly, the two of them kept gesturing on the scrap paper.

There were suggestions from Luo Burang, and there were also rejections from Zhang Xuezhou.

After Ren Wuyang and Ren Anran exchanged a few words, Ren Wuyang noticed that Ren Anran no longer paid attention to him, but instead moved closer to the two who were gesturing incessantly, and even joined in their discussion.

"Oh no, I didn't understand a word of that, Little Zhang, did you understand at all?!"

Ren Wuyang felt he had fallen behind Zhang Xuezhou and the others, and he couldn't help but sigh. He felt that the pressure from North Rehe was even greater than when he was in seclusion in the dark room.

"Brother Ren is eating roast chicken! This chicken is so delicious, my brother especially loves it!"

Zhang Manqian glanced at Zhang Xuezhou and the others who had their heads down, but quickly looked away.

Zhang Manqian had worked in Luo Burang's lab, so she knew all too well the difference.

In many people's eyes, Zhang Manqian is an insurmountable genius, even Ren Wuyang is the envy of many of his peers.

But Zhang Manqian knew very well that she could only be considered a pseudo-genius who had become a genius through endless practice problems, while Ren Wuyang and others had better family education and were a cut above the average person, and the real geniuses were on another level.

This contrast is not obvious in ordinary times, but when it comes to problem-solving, an insurmountable gap exists.

She couldn't fit into this group, nor was she prepared to engage in such in-depth discussions.

During the time Ren Wuyang spent at the research institute, she carried out her daily training and even practiced her cooking skills.

"Hey, stop eating and tell me about that Gene Sequence lock they're talking about," Ren Wuyang said.

"My brother's methods are all too troublesome, and you don't dare to practice them anyway. What's the point of discussing this? You might as well come play PUBG with me," Zhang Manqian said.

"That's not quite right," Ren Wuyang said. "Brother Zhang said everyone's path is different. If there's a good path, I certainly won't completely follow my father's guidance; instead, I'll embrace all possibilities!"

"If you want to take it, wait until they've finished their discussion and then do an experiment," Zhang Manqian said.

"This... I suddenly think your roasted chicken is really delicious!"

Ren Wuyang thought about the number of times he had served as a test subject in the past, the various consequences he had experienced, and how recently he had almost suffered a mental breakdown and fallen into a coma while reciting the "Grave Sutra." Finally, he lowered his head and began to eat the roast chicken.

"Suddenly, that word doesn't sound like a compliment at all!"

"This chicken is too tough to chew, and I'm already being very kind by praising you. If it were anyone else, I would definitely give them a bad review!"

"Don't try to bite into it. This meat needs to be sliced thinly with a knife. Many noodle shops in Western Capital City are now using this kind of thinly sliced chicken!"

"I don't eat noodles..."

Ren Wuyang rambled on for a while, when he suddenly heard Zhang Xuezhou shout, which made him quickly raise his head.

"What?" Ren Wuyang replied.

"Brother Wuyang, are you just one step away from the Fifth Sequence?" Zhang Xuezhou asked.

"Don't mention that," Ren Wuyang complained. "My dad used to train my Sequence and my sister's Mental Strengthening. Then he discovered the difference in their training methods, and for the past few years he's been focusing on building up my Mental Enhancement, which has completely slowed down my Sequence development. Now my Sequence level is too low, and my Mental Strengthening hasn't caught up with you guys either. I'm bad at both!"

"He's been in the Fourth Sequence for five years, but hasn't reached the Fifth Sequence yet, so his condition should be about right!"

Ren Wuyang was too embarrassed to introduce himself, but Ren Anran added a sentence, which made Zhang Xuezhou quickly wave.

"Come, come, try our method and see if it can propel you into the Fifth Sequence," Zhang Xuezhou said.

"Try again?"

Ren Wuyang was startled.

He evaded the question by talking about other things, trying to avoid being used as a guinea pig.

Little did he know that no matter how much he hid, he couldn't escape it. He even managed to come to North Rehe for a stroll to relax and rejuvenate, only to be conscripted by Zhang Xuezhou.

"Why didn't you let Manqian try it?" Ren Wuyang asked in surprise.

"My sister has only just broken through to the Fourth Sequence, and she's still a ways from the Fifth Sequence, so the test won't show any effect," Zhang Xuezhou waved his hand and said, "After I prepare the blood serum and catalyst, entering the Fourth Sequence is as easy as taking candy from a baby; there's no difficulty for me. There's no point in me doing this kind of test!"

"That..."

"Luo Burang just suffered a setback; he needs to recuperate for a while," Zhang Xuezhou said. "You're not going to let An Ran do the testing, are you?"

"My sister..."

"My main focus is on Realm Technique and Mental Strengthening, so I don't place that much emphasis on sequences. However, the Fifth Sequence isn't difficult for me. If you want to urge me, I can enter it in a few days after the blood injection. This kind of test is meaningless to me!"

After Ren Anran explained herself, Ren Wuyang opened his mouth, but couldn't come up with a reason to refuse.

He looked at the group of people and felt that they either did not meet the specifications or could not achieve the desired results, and did not care about the sequence restrictions at all.

Despite the immense difficulty others face with their Gene Sequence, none of these individuals perceive themselves as struggling to improve.

Ren Wuyang was truly trapped at the threshold of the Fifth Sequence.

He often felt he was just one step away from success, but he never actually took that step.

"This matter..."

"Stop being so wishy-washy," Ren Anran urged impatiently. "Xuezhou can use magic to help you right now, and Luo Burang can tailor a plan specifically for you. You won't find another place like this once you leave!"

Zhang Xuezhou was willing to help Ren Wuyang unconditionally, but Ren Anran couldn't figure out Luo Burang's attitude.

She participated in the discussion and felt that Zhang Xuezhou and Luo Burang were modifying the Gene Sequence.

Just as the Mental Strengthening Chapter provides support for mental combat techniques, the Gene Fighting Technique, which cultivates external forces, has for the first time received a widely applicable support method.

If the test is successful, it will be a major event that could be recorded in the history of Gene Sequence development, and any participant could potentially achieve a status akin to a pioneer.

A custom-designed product will inevitably have the greatest adaptability, far exceeding that of conventionally adaptable content.

She rarely urged him, and she directly pushed Ren Wuyang forward.

"Don't kill me!"

Ren Wuyang looked around and saw that there were no other Sequence Holder in the closed research institute who could take the bullets.

This made him touch his ear, which Ren Anran was holding, and he gave an awkward smile when he looked at Zhang Xuezhou and Luo Burang.

"Give it a try!"

"Let's give it a try, and if it doesn't work, we can revise it!"

Hearing Zhang Xuezhou's invitation and Luo Burang's response, Ren Wuyang felt his heart sink.