Luo Hui's Major Investment

Professor Luo Hui's laboratory is not a small room of a few square meters in the conventional sense, but a real scientific research laboratory.

This was Zhang Manqian's first time entering this laboratory.

Only after she was free from the hindrance of the tall man did she have the leisure to look around at the wide-open space.

The nearly 100-square-meter area at the entrance is vacant, and the placement of dozens of fitness equipment proves that this is a place for researchers to exercise.

If you extend a little further in, Zhang Manqian can see sealed glass jars densely packed with various biological limbs.

The limbs inside the glass jars are incredibly diverse, including many human organs and limbs.

Further on are various laboratory doors that separate different areas.

Zhang Manqian glanced around and quickly looked at the old man sitting on a cork chair about ten meters away.

Compared to some powerful and influential people who choose drugs to maintain their youth, Professor Luo Hui chooses a body in its natural state, rather than cell renewal brought about by gene therapy.

Although he showed signs of aging, with even his hair beginning to turn gray, he was in high spirits and had a very good complexion.

"Professor?"

"Good, very good!"

Zhang Manqian had just voiced her question when Luo Hui clapped his hands again.

"I've called you all here today for a heart-to-heart talk, to discuss some matters," Luo Hui said with a smile. "Don't be shy, everyone sit down, Gao Gao, sit down too!"

Luo Hui gestured to Zhang Manqian, and only then did Zhang Manqian notice the senior brothers who had entered earlier.

Gao Gao, whom Luo Hui had mentioned, also casually pulled up a chair and sat down.

"Among the advanced students I mentor, some aspire to become researchers, while others hope to pursue other paths," Luo Hui said with a smile. "Everyone has their own choices, so let's talk about the future development you all cherish!"

Luo Hui's words drew everyone's attention.

Although everyone had participated in the gene experiments with Professor Luo Hui and had submitted their experimental reports every few days, they noticed that the advanced students who came today were a bit special.

After everyone entered, they all exchanged several blows with the tall man.

There were those who strongly resisted, those who counterattacked, those who weaved and dodged, and those like Zhang Manqian who, after exchanging blows and testing each other, kept their distance and remained vigilant.

But regardless of who it is, they are currently more focused on the development of Gene Fighting Technique than on being researchers in laboratories.

They were also the "hope to have other development partners" that Luo Hui mentioned during their encounters.

"Professor, we actually really enjoy research," Ma Yuan began, "But my family won't allow it!"

"My family situation is also a factor; otherwise, I would have devoted myself to research long ago," Li Jiming nodded repeatedly.

"My family hopes I can develop my skills in genetic combat," Fang Yuanshan replied.

"My dad said he wants me to come to Western Capital for a visit, and ideally, to settle down Western Capital someday!"

Ding Hao glanced at Luo Hui, then at several people his age, and finally at Zhang Manqian.

He truly opened his heart, revealing all his thoughts.

"Compared to research, students prefer combat sports," Zhang Manqian said without hesitation.

Professor Luo Hui's group of advanced students consisted of more than ten people, and these students were clearly divided into two factions.

One group consists of professionals engaged in research, while the other group comprises people like them who primarily use advanced courses as a stepping stone.

In this situation, while everyone was enthusiastic about the gene research project, it wasn't as pronounced as among the other advanced students.

Aside from participating in the advanced student experiments, the group didn't spend all their time immersed in various genetics-related topics; instead, they each had their own lives.

For example, Zhang Manqian, Ding Hao, and others can occasionally participate in sequencing competitions, or spend a lot of time cultivating their own Gene Fighting Technique skills.

If these five were placed alongside other advanced students, a stark contrast would emerge in terms of their physique, temperament, and other characteristics.

Consequently, it becomes difficult for many people to engage in genetic research after completing the advanced stage.

Once Professor Luo Hui opened up, everyone spoke freely, and Ding Hao even mentioned his desire to have his genes changed.

"Gene research and gene combat are not contradictory," Luo Hui said with a smile. "The results of research will ultimately need to be applied in practice, whether for the general consumer market or for human development. That is the ultimate goal of gene research, and there is no superiority or inferiority between the two."

"The professor is right!"

"As your mentor, I can't just sit back and do nothing," Luo Hui said with a smile. "If any good opportunities arise, I'd be happy to recommend that you all give them a try!"

"Could it be that we've developed a new type of gene therapy here?"

A professor who conducts genetic research speaks volumes in every sentence, and his recommendations may not be suitable for everyone.

At least Ma Yuan's expression changed after hearing this.

If new gene drugs emerge, it's a good opportunity for students to try them out, but to put it bluntly, it's a source of consumables for experimental drugs.

Ma Yuan's face looked ugly.

His personality is clearly more conservative, and he doesn't want to be a consumable supplier.

No matter how strong the theoretical support for a gene therapy is, he absolutely does not want to be the first person to participate in its trial.

His expression changed, and then he asked Luo Hui a question.

"New gene therapy drugs are indeed being developed every year," Luo Hui laughed, "But you certainly don't want to experiment with those drugs!"

These words revealed Ma Yuan's thoughts, and both Li Jiming and Fang Yuanshan breathed a sigh of relief.

"But I also have several tested and stable medications here," Luo Hui laughed. "These include high-end blood serums that are compatible with tigers, snakes, fish, sheep, salamanders, lions, mantises, chameleons, and even enable the conversion of fighting genes!"

Professor Luo Hui's words undoubtedly stirred the thoughts of everyone present.

High-end blood preparations are professionally formulated drugs, which require not only specialized high-end equipment but also extremely specialized analytical and formulation capabilities.

The Scarlet Alliance State has few laboratories with this capability, and high-end blood serums are mostly supplied to top-level high-ranking individuals, rarely circulating to lower-level channels.

Even if Ding Hao and others had money, they couldn't buy the corresponding blood products; at most, they could only access low-end and some mid-range blood products.

"Professor, do you sell the medicine? How much does it cost?" Ding Hao couldn't help but ask.

"I can't sell it. Due to certain conditions, I can't sell it!"

Professor Luo Hui shook his head, and only after hearing everyone sigh in unison did he continue speaking.

"But I can send one," Luo Hui said. "Whoever among you is chosen to be his teammate at the sequencing conference, that high-end blood serum will belong to him!"

The sequencing conference is still a long way off, but Luo Hui is already clearly paving the way for his offspring.

Ding Hao had initially guessed that the group might serve as Luo Gaogao's sparring partners, but he never expected to have the opportunity to infiltrate the opposing team.

Even the largest Lineage ranked lower in Western Capital have a high probability of defeating the top Lineage in other provinces and cities. The comparison is that cruel, but that is the reality.

While both sides may have their own strengths in terms of wealth, their control over the high-end of the industry is completely different, as are the high-end resources they possess, and even the offspring they raise may differ.

It's normal for young people from other provinces and cities to be slightly inferior to the scions of Lineage in Western Capital.

It may seem like only a tiny difference, but that tiny difference is enough to determine the outcome and the result.

In many life-changing events, they fall just short of that one crucial element, thus becoming mere bystanders.

What appears to be a fair competition actually has a predetermined outcome due to the unequal distribution of resources.

Only a small number of people can break through the encirclement, but Ding Hao will not be among them.

Ding Hao was well aware of his own abilities. He kept his eyes fixed on Luo Hui, while also glancing at the four competitors he was facing.

Luo Gaogao's team would undoubtedly be the elite of the elite, far stronger than the team they had assembled. Ding Hao not only wanted to obtain that high-end blood serum, but also wanted to join Luo Gaogao's team.

Professor Luo Hui's words stirred up a flurry of thoughts in everyone's minds, and even their breathing quickened.

Even Zhang Manqian was surprised; she hadn't expected Luo Hui to be so generous.

The match hasn't even started yet, and the opponent is already investing heavily.

This high-end blood serum is likely just the beginning.