C297 Battle of Wits and Courage!!(3)

"That's right, it's exactly as you're thinking!"

"We're going to perform surgery to repair your genetic power!"

Lee Zi wasn't as overwhelmed with excitement as Mr. Qin had anticipated.

In her eyes, there was a thick layer of skepticism, yet excitement was also beginning to bubble up.

"But why haven't I heard about this before?"

"Once genetic power is shattered, there's no chance of repairing it!"

True, once genetic power is shattered, there's naturally no way to repair it. Not just for them, but even Second and Third Level civilizations have never heard of anyone capable of repairing genetic fragments.

But...

Mr. Qin wasn't about to concede.

He shook his head with an air of mystery, "Who told you that once genetic power is shattered, it can't be repaired?"

Lee Zi paused, "It seems that's what everyone says..."

Mr. Qin kept shaking his head, "And these people you're talking about, who are they exactly?"

After a moment of contemplation, Lee Zi fell silent.

A smug smile crept onto Mr. Qin's face.

He knew that Lee Zi had been just an average student before, with limited knowledge and social exposure.

This gave him the opportunity to continue his deception. If he were dealing with those of high status, who were privy to much more information, they wouldn't believe him no matter how convincing he sounded.

"So you're suggesting that there is a way to repair genetic power after it's been destroyed, but it's incredibly difficult or requires a vast amount of resources?"

"And the government, to avoid complications, has deliberately claimed it's irreparable!"

"Is that right?"

Lee Zi seemed to be somewhat excited.

Mr. Qin, on the other end, grew increasingly smug.

He knew that whatever he said, the other party would maintain a degree of skepticism. But if he could get the other party to come to their own conclusions...

These prodigies were all exceedingly arrogant.

Once they 'guessed' the truth, whether it was correct or not, they would be convinced that their own deductions were accurate!

Mr. Qin was well aware of this.

"What you're saying isn't entirely true."

"Cough, cough, let me explain!"

"Our Terran Federation didn't possess this technology before, nor did we have the resources."

"So, everything the federal government said before was true. We genuinely don't have the means to repair the shattered genetic power."

"But now..."

Lee Zi appeared to have another epiphany!

"Advancement of civilization!"

Mr. Qin had an approving look, "True to form for a top-tier prodigy, you're incredibly astute!"

"Exactly. This time, we've acquired a unique substance from an extraterrestrial civilization."

"Needless to say, this substance is exceedingly rare. The government wouldn't have offered it if you hadn't demonstrated significant potential..."

Mr. Qin's tone turned grave.

"Furthermore, even with the use of these technologies and materials, it's not feasible to restore your genetic power to its full capacity."

"We can only achieve a partial restoration. While it won't compare to your peak condition, you will regain some ability to wield your genetic power."

"Should the subsequent treatments keep pace, there's a substantial hope for a complete recovery, or at the very least, regaining over 90% of your peak capabilities..."

This was Mr. Qin's clever approach, carefully avoiding any promises of a full recovery.

He even brought up the possibility of further treatment!

Chu Yi sighed inwardly.

The man seemed like a clueless researcher, yet he was quite adept at persuasion.

Despite knowing it was all a ruse, Chu Yi found the words compelling.

Had he truly been Lee Zi, unaware of prior events, he might have been convinced by such assertions.

The tactic was somewhat astonishing...

Then, 'Lee Zi' displayed a measure of hesitation.

She seemed eager to believe, yet there was a palpable sense of uncertainty.

Chu Yi was also playing a role.

The stage was set to see who could deliver a more convincing performance.

Mr. Qin, sensing Lee Zi's reluctance, felt a surge of excitement.

He knew everything hinged on this final move.

So...

"Of course, if you're skeptical, you're free to decline the surgery."

"However, you'll need to sign an agreement to keep the details of this matter confidential."

"Moreover, you must affirm that it's not our reluctance to perform the surgery, but rather your own decision to forgo it."

This was crucial.

Lee Zi needed to admit that she had chosen to forgo the surgery of her own accord!

It might not seem significant, but in reality, it was enough to crush her spirit.

The situation was straightforward. Mr. Qin's demeanor suggested indifference towards the surgery's outcome; they were simply following orders from above.

Therefore, if Lee Zi wished to opt out, she could. However, she must acknowledge that it was her decision, without implicating the surgical team.

Chu Yi sensed the moment had arrived.

After some hesitation, Lee Zi appeared to resolve herself. "Then, please proceed."

"What do you need me to do?"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Qin was elated, knowing he had triumphed.

A sly smile flickered across the face of the black-robed man standing behind Mr. Qin, unseen by all.

"It's quite simple. You just need to lie still and allow the substances being delivered to merge with you."

"Calling it surgery is a bit of a stretch since we can't offer much assistance. Our primary role is to prevent any unforeseen complications during the fusion and to intervene with emergency aid if necessary."

Lee Zi paused, taken aback. "Are there risks?"

Mr. Qin's expression soured slightly. "What doesn't carry risk?"

"I won't conceal the truth from you. Although the success rate is quite high, it isn't 100%."

"Nearly one in ten experience adverse reactions. While these don't damage their core genetic power, they do eliminate any chance of a full recovery in the future."

"Give it some thought."

Chu Yi's admiration grew.

Mr. Qin's words seemed genuine, even disclosing the risks and success rates.

Lee Zi would surely believe him.

Honestly, even I would have believed him without question if I were in the dark!

Mr. Qin's tactics were rather clever.

He had deftly redirected Lee Zi's focus from her doubts about their intentions to concerns over the experiment's success rate.

In doing so, he had effectively quelled her suspicions.

It was frightening, quite frightening indeed!

Chu Yi was genuinely intrigued about Mr. Qin's past.

Could it be that he was once a con artist, adept at deception?

How could he have mastered this routine so effortlessly?

Mr. Qin's eyes betrayed his impatience, signaling that he could hardly wait any longer.

"We're extremely busy, you know."

"Had it not been for the higher-ups' directive, we wouldn't even be here."

"So, make your decision quickly."

"If you're not interested, then don't do it. If you're worried, then definitely don't do it. After all, this is a matter of mutual consent."

"You'd better carefully consider the risks involved."

The more Mr. Qin pressed, the more frantic Lee Zi's expression became.

No one suspected that Lee Zi was faking it.

Despite Lee Zi's extraordinary talent, she was still young.

With limited life experience, it would be surprising if she could keep her composure in the face of such a significant event.

"Well then, let's get started!"

Lee Zi appeared to have finally resolved to go through with it.

Her eyes shone with unwavering resolve.

Although Mr. Qin was inwardly elated, he maintained his composure, his face still etched with a hint of impatience.

"Alright, bring it over now..."

At that moment, the others finally grasped the magnitude of Mr. Qin's achievement. They looked on in admiration, having never expected an experiment doomed to fail to turn out so successfully under his guidance.

Shortly after, the black-robed man's underling handed over the box.

It was then that a fervent gleam sparked in Mr. Qin's eyes.

Yet, when his gaze returned to Lee Zi, the familiar impatience resurfaced.