C296 Battle of Wits and Courage Soul Origin!!(2)

Mr. Qin was well aware of 'Lee Zi's' formidable capabilities.

Her strength was on par with that of a top-tier Diamond.

And as for the top-tier Diamonds...

The base was teeming with masters, but prior to the black-robed man's arrival, the highest rank was that of a Diamond Level Great General, and there were only a scarce ten of them.

Despite possessing the prowess of Silver Perfection, Mr. Qin's abilities paled in comparison to this young woman's Silver Perfection. He doubted he could even stand against some of the ordinary Silver High Order warriors.

So, when he witnessed 'Lee Zi' abruptly open her eyes, Mr. Qin's gut told him he was in deep trouble.

But at this pivotal moment, he felt an overwhelming force emerge, pulling him back in an instant.

The world spun around him, and before he knew it, Mr. Qin found himself next to the black-robed man.

"Thank you, Almighty, for saving my life..."

Mr. Qin was well aware of the black-robed man's notorious reputation, yet in this instance, he felt a profound sense of gratitude.

He realized that if the man hadn't intervened decisively, then...

Turning his gaze, Mr. Qin noticed 'Lee Zi', who was supposed to be unconscious, sitting upright.

In a flash, the surrounding researchers had scattered, leaving the guards to encircle 'Lee Zi' at the center of the experimental platform.

Confusion clouded Lee Zi's eyes, as she seemed unsure of her whereabouts.

"Where am I?"

"What's happened to me?"

Upon hearing Lee Zi's queries, everyone was taken aback.

In that instant, many began to understand the difference!

Lee Zi was unlike the others who had been brought here while fully conscious, aware of their capture.

But this Lee Zi...

She was meant to be in the sanatorium!

They were all familiar with the sanatorium's healing pods.

Typically, only those who had sustained grave injuries were placed inside these pods, and most were subjected to induced hypnosis upon entry to expedite recovery, keeping them in a comatose state.

Thus, Lee Zi had been oblivious to the events that had unfolded from the start.

Mr. Qin watched her closely, realizing that there was no reversing the fact that she had awakened.

Continuing the experiment seemed like an impossibility.

Yet, that was merely an impossibility.

Mr. Qin could sense the black-robed man beside him growing restless.

However, that was not what Mr. Qin wanted to see.

He did not want to see any harm come to Lee Zi, who was the perfect specimen for his experiments.

He didn't want her to experience even the slightest issue.

But the question remained: would she willingly cooperate with his experimental modifications?

Previously, such cooperation seemed out of the question, and with anyone else, it would be entirely impossible.

But now, observing the bewildered Lee Zi, Mr. Qin seemed to have an epiphany.

The look of panic that had once marred his face was gone, replaced by a gentle smile.

"This is the central laboratory of the Adirang Region."

Lee Zi appeared slightly confused, as if she had never heard of this place.

Not only Lee Zi, but the others seemed equally unaware.

However, the black-robed man seemed to grasp Mr. Qin's intentions.

He quelled his earlier agitation, concealing his power completely.

He understood Mr. Qin's plan was to persuade Lee Zi to comply with the experiment voluntarily.

Indeed, in the eyes of the black-robed man, a mere Lee Zi, though capable of astonishing an era, was still only at Silver Perfection. What did it matter if she could rival the most elite Diamond Level Great General?

He could suppress her with ease.

But what then? With Lee Zi's capabilities, once she regained consciousness, even if he could suppress her, how would the experiment proceed?

The black-robed man was privy to the experiment's true nature; he knew that achieving success with a lucid Lee Zi would be exceedingly difficult.

It was already a formidable task, and if she harbored any resistance, the likelihood of success would plummet to its lowest.

After all, even if they managed to subdue Lee Zi once more, the idea had already taken root in her subconscious.

Therefore, it's not an acceptable approach. Previously, he had no other options, but after witnessing Mr. Qin's behavior, the black-robed man seemed to have had an epiphany. That's right, the plan was to bamboozle Lee Zi into cooperating with the experiment! With this strategy, not only would the success rate not decrease, but it might even significantly increase.

As he came to this realization, a peculiar gleam emerged in the eyes of the black-robed man, hidden beneath his cloak. It appeared that Mr. Qin possessed a certain cleverness beyond his experimental prowess. Glancing at the other individuals, who, upon catching Mr. Qin's eye, may not have fully grasped the situation but nonetheless fell silent obediently, not daring to utter another word.

Then, Mr. Qin turned his attention to Lee Zi, his gaze softening. "Indeed, due to your severe injuries, we were assigned by our superiors to perform a surgical repair on you..." Lee Zi looked suddenly enlightened. However, in the next moment, a hint of skepticism crept into her eyes. "But I feel much better now; I probably don't need surgery anymore, right?"

Lee Zi's skepticism did not go unnoticed by Mr. Qin. In fact, it was this very reaction that put Mr. Qin completely at ease. After all, in such an environment, if someone believed everything they were told, could they truly be considered a top talent? Such gullibility would only suggest that the person was deliberately feigning ignorance. The skeptical look in Lee Zi's eyes was impeccably timed, even perfect.

"Cough, yes, actually, your body doesn't require any surgery..." Lee Zi's eyes grew even more suspicious. "If that's the case, then please let me leave first..." Despite her words, the others remained still, including the black-robed man, who didn't budge an inch.

"What's the matter, you don't want to?" The skepticism in Lee Zi's eyes began to morph into something more menacing. However, at that moment, Mr. Qin simply smiled. "Yes, you indeed don't need any routine recovery surgery."

"But, Student Lee Zi, it seems you didn't quite grasp my words..." Lee Zi cocked her head to the side, puzzled. "What I mentioned was a repair surgery, not a recovery surgery!" At this, Lee Zi scoffed, "Repair surgery and recovery surgery, what's the—" Suddenly, she stopped short, realization dawning on her.

A moment of stillness seemed to flicker in Lee Zi's eyes.

Mr. Qin's smile grew even more radiant.

At that moment, he was genuinely impressed with his own cleverness, and of course, even more so with his penchant for thorough preparation!

Mr. Qin had already reviewed Lee Zi's confidence before entering.

He was well aware of Lee Zi's situation and her physical condition.

For the Revolutionary League, gathering such information was a breeze; they could accomplish it in mere minutes.

Mr. Qin understood that Lee Zi was a prodigy, a top-tier prodigy, even worthy of being called a Chosen or a Young Sovereign.

However, she had her vulnerabilities.

Her greatest vulnerability was her genetic power.

Yes, indeed, her genetic power!

This was the reason Lee Zi's realm was only at Silver Perfection—because she had lost her genetic power.

This detail was crucial.

And although she might not feel its effects now, the role of genetic power would only grow more significant over time.

Mr. Qin believed that, at Lee Zi's current level, understanding this shouldn't be difficult.

The former Lee Zi also possessed genetic power, even dual genetic powers, making her a natural-born genius!

But now, things were different.

Because the current Lee Zi was no longer the Lee Zi of the past!

Her genetic power had been utterly destroyed!

Yes, these were the facts Mr. Qin knew personally.

He was acutely aware of the immense allure genetic power held for these exceptional talents.

Thus, this was the lure Mr. Qin had cast.

"You, you're saying?"

Lee Zi's voice quivered.

And across from her, Mr. Qin's smile shone even more brilliantly.