Forbidden Zone of the Human Race

Chapter 307: Strange Mutant

While Xiang Ning was eyeing him, Chen Tianhua was also doing the same.

So Dong Qianyi wasnt lying. A strange mutant indeed, said Chen Tianhua, smiling. He recalled the time Dong Qianyi had announced to the Twelve Great Prodigies about his disciple in the group chat. At the time, he had talked the kid up to the heavens as if there was no one ever like him. At the time, all they knew was that this kid was a smart one. A sixteen-year-old teenager who could win Dong Qianyis approval and become one of the key researchers in dimensional technology must be quite impressive.

He remembered how Dong Qianyi had used the phrase strange mutant to describe Xiang Ning. Not because he was a key researcher in dimensional technology, but because he had a frightening capacity to learn and master anything.

You could memorize every word, every punctuation mark in a book but could you comprehend everything? Those textbooks contained concepts that were difficult to even explain with words, but Xiang Ning had absorbed it all at frightening speed, shriveling up until he was only skin and bones in the process. If they hadnt noticed earlier, Dong Qianyi thought the genius would have died young. It had been half a year since then, and Dong Qianyi still didnt dare let Xiang Ning study alone. What if he spent hours and hours studying again?

Thus, he had set a rule that Xiang Ning could only study for a maximum of half an hour a day, afraid that something bad might happen.

When he told the rest of the Great Prodigies about it, they only reacted mildly, not thinking much of it because it wasnt logical at all. Dong Qianyi found it difficult to explain further, so he didnt insist. It didnt make sense anyway.

Just imagine the ability to understand anything another person explains to you. Youll even be able to point out errors in the key points, as if you knew it all along.

Dong Qianyi had imagined countless times that if Xiang Ning had died from studying too hard that day, he would have been able to dissect his brain.

When Xiang Ning heard Chen Tianhuas remark, he relaxed. He was still afraid of some spy, but this guy was his masters uh, colleague? Since that was the case, there shouldnt be a problem.

Mm, to be so strong at such a young age. Youre a strange mutant indeed, Fu Yingxiao said with an awkward smile, but Chen Tianhua rolled his eyes.

His errors still hadnt been resolved. Although his intentions were good, he had been too nave. However, there was still a silver lining because they managed to save the data collected from the dimensional ripple, which would be immensely useful to Dong Qianyis research.

By the time Xiang Ning had arrived, the Shura spacecraft had been stopped successfully. They had been stopped by powerful members of Seven Deadly Sins, as well as the masters of Hang City.

Why would Seven Deadly Sins work with Hang City? To infiltrate the internal system, one must first settle external threats. With other parties present, neither side could fight the other with peace of mind. They must first settle the Shura people, then they could fight all they wanted when the doors were closed.

Chen Tianhua expected to also receive some of the remains of the Shura spacecraft. It would be great to let the other Great Prodigies evaluate the Shura peoples technological level and workmanship. Thus, unknowingly, Fu Yingxiao had won his redemption.

Uh nice to meet you, Mr. Chen. I guess I should introduce myself. Although he knew Chen Tianhua knew about him, out of respect, it would be polite to introduce himself. My name is Xiang Ning, an upper secondary, first-year student from Qiling Academy, disciple of Mr. Dong Qianyi. I participated a little in researching dimensional storage technology, he humbly said.

Chen Tianhua nodded. A mutant indeed. Youre also working on dimensional pylons with your master, right? My third-generation engine technology relies on you guys, I hope itll be made while Im still alive.

Thank you for your praise, Mr. Chen, but theres still a lot for me to learn. Ive learned a little about the Twelve Great Prodigies and I was very interested in your engine technology. If it werent for you and your masters efforts, humanity might not have been able to achieve interstellar travel by now. Xiang Ning scratched his head.

Fu Yingxiao was stunned watching Xiang Ning and Chen Tiangong exchanging praises.

Oh? Youre interested? If youve got the chance, youre welcome to learn from me.

Really?! Xiang Nings eyes brightened, then, before Chen Tianhua could hesitate, he cut him off. Thank you so much, Mr. Chen. After Ive completed the tasks for the tournament, Ill come visit you!

Mr. Chen was stunned, then laughed when he saw how impatient Xiang Ning was. He hadnt felt joy like this in so long. I dont have a problem with that, but will you be able to learn it? Although knowledge is precious, time is limited. If I kidnap you, wont Dong Qianyi kill me?

Its fine, its fine. I learn fast. I still have a third of the storage space left in my brain. It shouldnt be a problem, Xiang Ning sounded like he was joking, but it was true that he only had a third of his knowledge storage space left. If he didnt increase his mental power, he wouldnt be able to comprehend the knowledge. More specifically, he could understand, but not remember it.

Mm, have a seat, said Mr. Chen.

Xiang Ning shook his head. Ive been out far too long. I must return.

Are you feeling alright?

Im fine, I just need some rest. But

Dont worry, no one can leave Hang City that easily. I dont know about other cities, but the masters in Hang City take their jobs seriously. Chen Tianhua grinned.

Xiang Ning nodded. If thats the case, Ill be returning now. Mr. Chen, Ill see you again. He turned to leave.

Fu Yingxiao finally came to his senses after Xiang Ning left, feeling apprehensive. Had Chen Tianhua ever laughed like that before? Since when was he so friendly to a kid? He couldnt believe that Chen Tianhua had promised to let the kid learn from him. Everyone who knew him knew that he would only be willing to pass his knowledge to one personhis disciple. It wasnt because he was selfish; he was afraid of sacrificing innocent lives, because creating engines was no childs play. A simple mistake could be destructive.

An engine could function well on Earth, but what if it became problematic the moment it reached space? Now, that special person had appeared, and they already had their own master, and a system, too. Fu Yingxiao had never heard of anyone who could cross fields like that.

Doge & Chacha's Thoughts

Wished I have the comprehension skill too. Would make my life so much easier T_T