Abyss Sequence-Chapter 352 - 9: Review
After listening to Sasa’s account, Yulia vaguely understood what Sasa was researching.
"So, Sasa, have you ever tested injecting Yan Luo’s blood into experimental animals with magical adaptability, then lowering their magical adaptability, and then injecting Yan Luo’s blood again under the condition where they already have the ability to automatically absorb magic power, to see the effect of strengthening the experimental animal’s physique?"
Sasa took a moment to react to this long and complicated sentence, understanding what Yulia was saying.
"Is this feasible?" Sasa herself was also puzzled about this.
If this is possible, then after lowering magical adaptability to an extremely low level, and strengthening the experimental animal’s physique, once its magical adaptability recovers, injecting the Saint’s Blood again, could the experimental animal also gain the ability to automatically absorb magic power?
With this thought, Sasa’s research enthusiasm suddenly ignited.
Since she hadn’t conducted any experiments, Sasa didn’t know if this could work. If the experiment succeeded, then the current defects of the Engravers could be remedied.
As it stands, Engravers do not differ much from ordinary people when their engravings are not activated, making them very likely to die from a sudden attack.
This is also why Hunters always wear exoskeletons when operating within the Abyss.
Possessing the superpower of Engravers and the strength of Samurai, Sasa couldn’t imagine how powerful Engravers could become if the experiment were successful.
Sasa was itching to proceed, but unfortunately, she had to buy real estate and choose to transform and renovate the laboratory, so many things needed to be done, and this matter could only be postponed for now.
At that moment, Yan Luo suddenly remembered something and asked Yulia, "Ms. Bilukova, have you filled out the form?"
"Form? What form?" Yulia looked very puzzled.
Yan Luo sent a form to Yulia, and upon seeing it, she couldn’t help but laugh.
"Granting of the Evil God’s Mark? I need to fill out a form for that too!"
Yan Luo nodded, "Everyone has to fill out the form, including Wu Zechuan, as long as they want to obtain the Evil God’s Mark, they must abide by the rules."
Only in this way can others be convinced.
"Alright, alright, I’ll fill out the form right away."
While operating the terminal, Yulia looked at Yan Luo and asked, "How is your inspection work going?"
Yan Luo replied, "I’ve completed the inspection of the first batch of 500 Hunters, with 64% failing, and the remaining 36% needing my personal interview. Only after they pass the interview will I grant them the Evil God’s Mark."
Yulia was a little curious, "For those Hunters who didn’t qualify, do they get permanently disqualified from acquiring the Evil God’s Mark just because they failed once?"
Yan Luo shook his head, "Not at all. People can change throughout their lives; I’m willing to give them an opportunity. They have a one-year assessment period, and after a year, they’ll get a second chance to apply for the Evil God’s Mark. But that’s it; I won’t give them a third chance."
The principle is not to punish without teaching. Yan Luo is willing to offer a second chance to those who didn’t pass the first time, but if they fail to amend by the second chance, then unfortunately, there won’t be a third opportunity.
Yulia nodded in approval, "That’s exactly how it should be. If you gave them a third chance, some might think you’re weak and easily bullied."
As the saying goes, teaching a person might not be effective, but their experiences teach a person quickly. If someone truly desires the Evil God’s Mark but consistently fails Yan Luo’s review, they might end up deeply regretting their errors and changing their ways.
As for those who repeatedly fail to change, they are hopeless cases, and no matter how they plead, Yan Luo will not grant them the Evil God’s Mark.
The Evil God’s Mark is an extraordinarily terrifying thing, requiring a sufficiently resilient spirit to wield it. Those who continually fail the review clearly lack a resilient spirit and are unworthy of possessing the Evil God’s Mark.
Once they obtain the Evil God’s Mark, instead of them controlling it, they become puppets of its power.
Yulia quickly finished filling out the form, but she still needed evaluations from others before she could enter the preliminary review phase.
Even though Yulia was Yan Luo’s idol from a young age, Yan Luo wouldn’t grant her any special treatment.
Only by conducting himself with fairness could he convince those who were not selected.
Yan Luo sent messages to those who passed the preliminary review, regardless of whether they passed or not.
For those who passed, Yan Luo instructed them to gather at the Hunter’s Guild, where he would personally conduct the interviews.
After receiving Yan Luo’s message, it was unknown how many cheered in joy, how many sighed in regret, or how many flew into a rage, planning to go to the Hunter’s Guild to demand an explanation from Yan Luo.
Bidding farewell to Sasa and Yulia, Yan Luo left his villa and headed to the Hunter’s Guild.
Upon arriving at the Hunter’s Guild, Yan Luo was intercepted by a disgruntled Hunter.
"Stop right there! Yan Luo, why didn’t I pass the review?"
The Hunter who intercepted Yan Luo was named Ma Lixin, a Sequence Three lone Hunter who had previously taught Yan Luo some survival tips for the Abyss.
For this reason, Ma Lixin blocked Yan Luo, demanding an explanation.
Yan Luo pulled up his personal terminal to display the reasons for Ma Lixin’s rejection, reading from the text projected on his visor, "Because, Senior Ma, you have frequently had episodes of drunken aggression, your mental state is unstable, and your temper is violent and petty. A person like you, if granted the Evil God’s Mark, could pose a certain threat and harm to society."
"What?" Ma Lixin was furious, "Just because of these reasons?!"
Yan Luo nodded, "Yes, precisely because of these."
Ma Lixin was so angry his nose almost twisted out of shape, pointing at Yan Luo and cursing, "You ungrateful little bastard! I taught you a few things when you just became a Hunter, and now you’re turning your back on me?"
Yan Luo shook his head, "If Senior Ma has any difficulties, I can help. If you need to borrow money, any amount under a million I won’t rush you to repay, whether you do or not. But regarding the granting of the Evil God’s Mark, I can’t play favorites. Even Wu Zechuan has to fill out a form and undergo public evaluation and review, let alone you, Senior Ma."
Ma Lixin’s face twitched, yelling angrily, "Ingrate!"
After cursing, Ma Lixin angrily stormed out of the Hunter’s Guild.
Many lone Hunters didn’t become so because they wanted to be alone but due to having no team to join or being unable to form one themselves.
Ma Lixin had been part of a team before but was removed due to accidentally injuring teammates during combat, leading to his expulsion from that team.
He then joined several small teams, but the same result ensued, prompting him to become a lone Hunter.
Yan Luo kept these matters private, already being considerate of Ma Lixin’s feelings.
As he walked into the Hunter’s Guild, many eyes were fixed on Yan Luo.
But Yan Luo showed no indication, taking the elevator to the third floor.
On the third floor, the drunken Hunters had completely disappeared, with many watching the elevator, each ascending lift capturing their attention.
When Yan Luo stepped out of the cab, many people stood up.
"Yan Luo, why didn’t I pass the review? I’m a good person, a very good person!"
"Yan Luo, have you eaten? If not, come join us for a meal!"
"Are we starting the final step of the review now?"
Yan Luo didn’t answer their questions; instead, he found an unoccupied table and sat down beside it.
"Those who have passed the preliminary review, come over; we will proceed with the interview." Yan Luo proclaimed loudly.
His voice, though seemingly not loud, overpowered all the noise.
The air stiffened for an instant, then people swarmed towards the table where Yan Luo was seated.
"I didn’t receive a notification; have I passed the preliminary review?"
"Me, me, me! I’ve received the notification; I should be the first to undergo the final review!"
"Yan Luo, why didn’t I pass the review?"
Yan Luo tapped the table, "Quiet."
Upon hearing this, the surrounding people indeed fell silent.
Yan Luo scanned them with his gaze and said, "The interviews will now begin. Those who have received the notification of passing, form a line and come one by one."
