Chen Gu glanced around. He felt that since it was a sample, there might be something "improper" about it, but as the "Quantum Wizard," he was fearless and entered with the Combat Rooster in tow.

This time, he finally entered Capital Star safe and sound.

When Gong Shuxu was "escorting" Chen Gu into the Bureau of Mystic Security building, he saw Bai Yunpeng in his crisp military uniform, brazenly standing at the entrance, saying to Aviloya, "We had an agreement beforehand. If anything happens to Chen Gu, both Marshal Nan Zhendong and I will have a bone to pick with you!"

Aviloya bit her lip. "Do you think this is some kind of illegal human experimentation crime syndicate?"

"Humph," Bai Yunpeng, a military heavyweight, though no longer young, made a face that read "like hell I trust you" and glanced sidelong at Aviloya. However, when the Valkyrie's aura began to turn increasingly fierce, he instantly became serious. "I demand the military appoint a representative to supervise the entire process of Chen Gu's examination!"

Playing the tactics game, of course. Being flexible and knowing when to make a strategic retreat—that's basic.

Aviloya was indeed angry, her cool, handsome face covered with frost. Although she did not draw her sword due to the public setting, her entire being radiated sharp sword intent.

The two warriors behind Bai Yunpeng gritted their teeth and stepped forward to protect Marshal Bai, who was recklessly testing limits on the verge of provoking death.

Bai Yunpeng, however, stood with his hands behind his back, face cold, and humphed softly as he brushed away non-existent dust from his marshal's epaulets.

Tactics: Bluffing.

He just didn't believe Aviloya would dare to lay a hand on him in the middle of the street. Still, when this woman got angry, she really was frightening—second only to the tigress back home.

Aviloya took a deep breath, suppressing her rage, and said sternly, "Bai Yunpeng, you've crossed the line. Is the military trying to intervene in the internal affairs of the Bureau of Mystic Security?"

This charge was quite heavy. If mishandled, it could spark a full-blown conflict between the Bureau of Mystic Security and the military. Bai Yunpeng immediately denied, "You know very well that's not my intention; I'm just worried about Chen Gu."

Aviloya replied coolly, "I have already informed Chen Jixian, and he will accompany Chen Gu throughout."

Bai Yunpeng could find no other pretext. Besides, his presence today was merely to exert pressure on Aviloya; he hadn't really expected any substantial gains.

"Humph." He snorted coldly and gestured for his men to leave. "Aviloya, you are also a supreme powerhouse. Please make sure your word is your bond!"

Aviloya waited until he was far away before she let out a soft exhale. She had managed to drive Bai Yunpeng away but was also thoroughly infuriated by the bastard.

Gong Shuxu stepped forward. "Director-General, I have brought Chen Gu back."

Aviloya, relieved, nodded and said, "This journey has been hard on you, elder. Take Chen Gu to the underground laboratory. Dr. Meng Ji is waiting for him."

Gong Shuxu nodded. Dr. Meng Ji was a renowned figure in the Bureau of Mystic Security. Though not a practitioner, his research in the field of contamination was unique.

Moreover, his personality was somewhat similar to Gong Shuxu's; he was uncompromising and fair in dealing with mutants. No mutant could ever escape scrutiny under his watch.

In Dr. Meng Ji's laboratory were many instruments he had personally crafted, capable of detecting even the most deeply hidden signs of contamination.

The elevator descended rapidly, soon arriving at Dr. Meng Ji's lab. However, when Gong Shuxu saw the doctor, his expression was grim.

"I'm very busy!

"Every minute is precious for an expert of my level. Any of our discoveries could alter the course of history!

"But to have me waste my precious time overseeing a mere Second Energy Level pollution monitoring experiment? Aviloya has lost her mind!"

In the entire Bureau of Mystic Security, perhaps only Dr. Meng Ji had the audacity to "evaluate" the Valkyrie in such a manner.

…

Slanted above this laboratory was a huge one-way mirror. Behind this glass stood Aviloya and Chen Jixian, who could see and hear everything below, while those beneath remained unaware of their presence.

Of course, Dr. Meng Ji knew that Aviloya was above, clearly hearing his "evaluation" of her. Yet Meng Ji didn't care. On the contrary, he deliberately let her hear it as a way of expressing his discontent.

Meanwhile, Chen Jixian stood quietly in front of the glass, watching everything below, his half-lowered eyelids as still as the surface of an ancient well.

Gong Shuxu brought Chen Gu out; the Combat Rooster was still inside the Dimensional Cage. It took quite a bit of soothing from Chen Gu for the rooster to agree to stay calmly inside by itself.

Chen Jixian's expression and body remained motionless, but Aviloya sensed a complete emotional relaxation wash over him.

Below, Dr. Meng Ji cast only a glance at Chen Gu, "That's it? Hah!"

Facing someone even more "smelly and tough" than himself, Gong Shuxu could only urge, "Let's start the check quickly. Finishing earlier can also save your time."

Dr. Meng Ji found this reasonable and immediately adopted the idea, gesturing with his hand, "Start right away!"

"Begin with the most basic physical fitness test, then proceed to the professional ability assessment."

One machine after another powered up, and his researchers sprang into action like fleeing rabbits. Everyone understood clearly that at this time, whoever caused a delay would be wasting Dr. Meng Ji's time—and to waste his time was to invite his deadliest wrath.

Aviloya might at most receive a few complaints, but their futures were all in the hands of Dr. Meng Ji.

Chen Gu was laid down on a metallic flatbed, which then moved along a maglev track, sliding him inside a huge, spherical device.

It started to rotate, emitting a soft hum of electric current.

After a while, he heard Dr. Meng Ji ranting outside, "Do you all not want to work anymore? How can you be so careless? He is Second Energy Level, not Fourth Energy Level! Is this his data?

"You've wasted a full twenty minutes of my time!

"Go and retest immediately—carefully, carefully, carefully! If there's another mistake, whoever is responsible can get lost. I don't have that much time to correct your errors!"

Then, Chen Gu felt the spherical device commence rotation once more, the hum of current resuming…

When the device stopped again, there was still no sound from outside. Dr. Meng Ji's loud voice returned, "What's happening? Is the data not out yet? Are you all useless? Can't you do such a simple task properly?"

"It, it's out…" an older researcher said with trepidation, "It's the same as last time."

"Nonsense!" Meng Ji was furious, pushing aside the other researchers to begin testing personally.

Chen Gu rolled his eyes on the metallic flatbed. Sure enough, the spherical device began to rotate for the third time.

When the device stopped once more, silence filled the air again. After a while, Dr. Meng Ji yelled again, "This data is wrong! There is definitely no mistake in my operation. The device must be faulty!"

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