I Have Infinite Skill Points-Chapter 447: The New Key Figure

"Why didn’t you mention such an important clue earlier?" Wang Lan, regaining his composure, asked urgently.

"I was confused at the time... after I fully woke up, I didn’t dare tell just anyone, only you. But... my research project is extremely secret; even my secretary doesn’t know about it..."

"But the fact that the mastermind dared to attempt an assassination on you proves that the project isn’t as confidential as you think. They wouldn’t take such a big risk for nothing—it must be related to your research," Wang Lan speculated.

"Um, Wang Qi? Have you made a breakthrough?" Wang Qianfeng also snapped out of it, his face filled with disbelief, and he asked, "Can you actually awaken Star Martial Warrior abilities in ordinary people?"

"Not yet," the auntie shook her head. "I’ve just completed the X gene cell with telomerase. After being shot, I didn’t have time to think before I injected myself with one before losing consciousness."

Upon hearing this, Wang Lan’s expression instantly darkened. "You used yourself as a test subject?"

"Am I that crazy? The cultivation of the X gene cells initially used extracts from my body, but the cells for the later experiments were all cultivated. I’m not that stupid to cut a chunk of flesh from myself every time I needed it, right? The situation was dire at the time, so I didn’t have much choice. The original cells for the experiment were cultivated from my own, so I figured there wouldn’t be a rejection. That’s why I injected myself without thinking," she explained.

"Then... Auntie, your wound recovery might indeed be related to the potion, and it’s very possible that you might awaken the Star Martial Warrior talent."

"Really? But I’ve estimated that the chance of an ordinary person awakening through the Awakening Potion isn’t high—probably less than thirty percent. And it’s not guaranteed to work with multiple injections; it requires further research. The Awakening Potion can only be said to be half-successful. Could I have actually succeeded with just one injection?"

"Jiajia awakened a few days ago; before awakening, her cellular vitality was dozens of times that of an ordinary person, and her cell activity was also extremely high. For this reason, Jiajia specifically went to the hospital for a check-up. Your condition isn’t as obvious as Jiajia’s, but it’s essentially the same."

Whether it’s a thirty percent chance or ten percent, as long as it’s not zero, it’s a groundbreaking invention.

The probability of an ordinary person awakening as a Star Martial Warrior is one in a thousand, and Jade Country has a population of 1.4 billion, but there are only three million Star Martial Warriors. Of course, this also has to do with the fact that Star Martial Warriors need to fight frequently and belong to a high-risk profession. There are too few Star Martial Warriors; even though Jade Country has the most in the world, it’s still not enough.

While the state has always promoted equality between Star Martial Warriors and ordinary people at the legal and public opinion levels, class distinction substantively exists. To ordinary people, Star Martial Warriors are superior beings, and they can easily obtain what common folk can only dream of.

Just because you are a Star Martial Warrior, you are guaranteed admission to Star Martial Academy—even if you’re only average, you’ll still get a bachelor’s degree. Just because you’re a Star Martial Warrior, your whole family can enjoy free national medical care, free education, and buy the house you fancy at a very low price.

These are things that most ordinary people can’t achieve even if they struggle their entire lives.

The rich among ordinary people may live comfortably, but there are too few wealthy common folk. If my aunt’s Awakening Potion really is successfully developed, the state will certainly use the power of the entire nation to get as many ordinary people injected as possible.

Even if in the end just one in ten thousand people can become a powerful Star Sea realm warrior, Jade Country’s strength against the Demon Clan would increase more than tenfold.

The thought of it is exhilarating enough to send shivers down one’s spine.

"The Awakening Potion... besides you, who else knows about it?" Wang Lan asked hurriedly.

"Doctor Chen and I have been researching it together. Two years ago, Doctor Chen approached me, saying he had discovered cells containing X genes. However, these cells no longer had telomeres. Cell division requires telomeres, and cells without them cannot be cultivated. His discovery piqued my interest, but I also knew that if news of it were leaked, it would cause an uproar.

We conducted secret research for two years, with Doctor Chen not even leaving the research institute building for two years."

"Doctor Chen? He’s now the most suspicious one."

"Who are you people?" Suddenly, a sharp voice came from outside the door, stopping the conversation inside the room.

"We are from the General Staff Headquarters, on a secret mission. Please step aside."

"Sorry, without Director Lu’s orders, no one can enter."

"Director Lu’s orders? Director Lu’s orders are effective, but I wonder if the orders from the Ministry of Defense are also effective?"

"Xiao Qiong, let them in." Wang Qianfeng’s voice sounded, and three men in suits came in from outside.

"Qiqi, how are you feeling? Are you feeling better? Does it hurt?" As one middle-aged man entered, he anxiously inquired about the auntie on the hospital bed, his demeanor and expression embodying a popular internet term.

"Thank you, Mr. Yu, for your concern. I’m not in serious trouble," the auntie said indifferently.

"Hey, aren’t we friends? Why so formal? I was scared to death when I heard about your assassination attempt—thank goodness you’re alright. I wouldn’t have been at ease if I didn’t come to see you myself."

"You went through all our security just to see my aunt?" Wang Lan’s eyes immediately changed, his gaze sweeping over the two people behind the middle-aged man as he became alert.

"You must be Wang Lan, right?" The middle-aged man showed a gentle smile and extended his hand towards Wang Lan. "My name is Yu Ruohuai. I often hear Ruoyun talk about you. You once saved Ruoyun’s life, and you’re also recognized by my uncle as a promising youth. I have high hopes for you, young man."

The familiarity of his approach left Wang Lan unsure of this man’s depth, and Wang Qianfeng frowned slightly upon hearing Yu Ruohuai’s words. "Yu Ruohuai from the Zhenjiang King Mansion?"

"Oh no, merely the Yu Family from Zhenjiang City. What era is it to still mention the Zhenjiang King Mansion? Wang Lan, don’t mind that I’m a couple of decades older, but I keep a young heart; I don’t share some of the old fuddy-duddies’ views. Do you play Honor of Kings? I’m pretty slick as a jungler. How about we team up someday?"

"I don’t play games."

"Why are you just like Ruoyun, not playing games either? Young people should be singing, drinking, and playing games."

"Mr. Yu, is there anything else you need? If not, please leave and don’t disturb Ms. Wang Qi’s rest."

"Qiqi, now that I see you’re okay, I’m relieved. I’ve been sending you messages and calling you, but why didn’t you answer? You had me worried sick for two days."

"My phone was broken."

"I see. I’ll have the factory make a custom phone for you, with a titanium bulletproof case and an Apocalypse military system. I guarantee it’s the most advanced phone in the world, with the most features. And about this matter, leave it to me. No matter who did it, I guarantee that their entire family will be dealt with..." Yu Ruohuai rambled on.

"Get out!" Wang Qi snapped coldly.

"Okay, okay! Don’t be mad, I’ll leave right now. I’ll come again some other day to see you!"

He ignored Wang Qianfeng and Wang Lan when they told him to leave, but upon Wang Qi’s shout, Yu Ruohuai briskly left. Even as he left the ward, he carefully closed the door behind him.

Seeing Yu Ruohuai’s actions, Wang Lan was even more puzzled by this man.

"Auntie, is he pursuing you?" Wang Lan asked tentatively.

"Hmm!" Wang Qi didn’t hide anything and directly admitted, "He’s the chairman of Thunder Electronics, mainly engaged in producing high-end products like semiconductors and smart chips."

"He’s from the Yu Family?" Wang Lan asked again.

"The future head of Zhenjiang King Mansion. Although the imperial era ended two hundred years ago, the hereditary titles of the eight kings have still been passed down. But this is just a title, like a peerage in Western countries, a symbol of status without any actual power," Wang Qianfeng explained.

"But if he can mobilize people from the General Staff, then... there’s a problem. And all just to clear the way to visit Auntie? Is his purpose to confirm if Auntie is alive or dead, or is it something else?"

"Don’t over-interpret things too soon," Wang Qianfeng quickly interrupted Wang Lan’s speculation. He knew what Wang Lan was like—daring to think and suspect anything. If this line of thought continued, Yu Ruohuai would undoubtedly be pegged as the mastermind.

"It’s no secret that the Yu Family can pull strings within the General Staff. You know, the Star Martial families have the least success infiltrating the Tianjian Bureau and Star Martial Army systems. The consequence of this is that the General Staff has become heavily infiltrated. With powers as vast as the Star Martial families, you can’t afford to guard against them too stringently."

"So the General Staff has become a quarantine station for the Star Martial families? Throwing all the Star Martial family members in there?"

"Yes, the General Staff has a high rank and significant authority, so the Star Martial families are quite happy with it. However... with great power and high rank, it also depends on how those above use it."

"Did Yu Ruoyun join the General Staff after graduation for this reason?"

"Of course. Now, let’s not get hung up on this issue. Continue with the questions. Wang Qi, are you okay?"

"I’m fine, go on."

"Who is Doctor Chen?"

"Doctor Chen is Chen Youting, a distinguished lifetime honorary professor at Capital University and a leading authority in cell research. Before the Life Potion came out, the anti-cancer drugs developed by Doctor Chen were the only effective medications on the market for inhibiting the spread of cancer cells."

"So, you basically put Doctor Chen out of business?" Wang Lan asked with a smile.

"What are you thinking? Doctor Chen only studies cancer; he doesn’t manufacture cancer drugs. Moreover, defeating cancer is the common goal of all of us scientists in this field. There’s no such thing as sabotaging each other’s livelihoods.

Besides, Doctor Chen’s research in cell studies isn’t limited to just cancer. The extraction of X gene cells and the synthesis of telomerase over the past two years are almost entirely his achievements. I’ve learned a lot from him these past two years by his side.

And even without me, Doctor Chen would probably have been able to develop it on his own. I just provided him with a research platform."

"Then why did he come to collaborate with you? I think with Doctor Chen’s status, many people would be willing to fund his research, right?"

"Two years ago, Doctor Chen was conducting his research at an institute in the Imperial Capital, but the institute’s main financier pulled out, and the institute was sold. Although Doctor Chen could have found any research institute to continue his studies, at that time I had just announced the genetic coding style and the initial success of Life Number One. Doctor Chen came seeking me out, and we hit it off very well, so I took the opportunity to invite him, and it was a perfect match."

"Could it be that Doctor Chen purposely approached you?" Wang Qianfeng asked sharply.

Wang Qi thought for a moment and then shook her head. "I can’t rule out that possibility, but I can’t view a respected academic master with the most malicious intent. I can’t provide an answer, but personally... I don’t think so."