I Have Infinite Skill Points-Chapter 661: Wei Wuji, Are You Looking to Die?

Chapter 661: Chapter 661: Wei Wuji, Are You Looking to Die?

"Immediately take control of this research institute," Wang Lan ordered decisively.

The Tianjian Bureau set off right away, with a dozen vehicles whizzing towards the institute. Amid the blaring of sirens, Wang Lan had the institute surrounded. The staff inside the Genetic Engineering Research Institute were still unaware of what was happening.

They crowded to the entrance or stood at the windows, peering out.

"Who are you? What do you want?" asked a nervous man who looked like the head of the institute. He was simply dumbfounded by fear; besides, how could he fail to recognize the Tianjian Bureau in their military uniforms?

"Who is in charge of this research institute?" Wang Lan asked as he strode up to them.

"I... I am..." A middle-aged man with a Zhongnanhai hairstyle and thick-rimmed glasses came before Wang Lan and the others, speaking somewhat nervously.

"What has your institute been researching?"

"All our research is legitimate. There have been absolutely no illegal activities or disciplinary breaches," he claimed.

"I asked what you are researching, not whether you’ve done anything illegal or breached discipline," Wang Lan said sternly, his expression hardening.

"We are researching the classification and combinations of the human genome, tracing the origin of human genes, and identifying mutated gene groups to find the most ideal evolutionary path for humanity..."

"According to our investigation, your institute’s financial backers are the four great families. Why would they invest in your genetic research? Genetic engineering is a money-guzzling beast, isn’t it? Didn’t they give you any specific instructions?"

"This..."

The director’s gaze flickered away. Under Wang Lan’s intense stare, he finally relented. "They gave me a genetic sequence and asked me to find a match. We screen over ten thousand individuals each year, and we only found a match a few days ago. This is their sole demand for the tens of millions they invest annually."

"Everyone, let’s not stand around. Let’s go inside to talk," Liu Yuxin urged hastily.

Wang Lan nodded. "Director, this way, please."

"Alright... okay..."

The director led Wang Lan and the other high-ranking officials to the conference room. Although Wang Lan and his colleagues maintained a relatively amiable demeanor, the director was still visibly on edge.

Wang Lan offered a slight smile. "Director, there’s no need to be nervous. As long as you haven’t done anything illegal or breached discipline, there’s nothing to worry about. We’re just here to inquire about a few things, not to conduct a punitive investigation."

"Okay, okay... Whatever you ask, I will tell you truthfully," he assured them.

"The four great families asked you to match a genetic sequence? What kind of genetic sequence was it, and why did they need to match it?"

"This happened about ten years ago. The four great families brought a jade plaque, an ancient artifact. It was a peculiar jade plaque, and they said only the blood of a specific person could open it.

"In modern scientific terms, the jade plaque was encoded with a kind of lock, similar to our fingerprint-secured devices. And if it requires a specific person’s blood to open, the ’password’ must be hidden within their bloodline.

"As we all know, males carry XY chromosomes, while females only have XX chromosomes. Therefore, a male’s genetic inheritance will certainly retain the paternal Y-chromosome. The age-old tradition of paternal inheritance has a scientific basis. The mother’s chromosomes can change over generations, but the father’s Y-chromosome is passed down relatively unchanged. Using high-intensity light transmission technology, we successfully extracted a set of genes from the jade plaque.

"Even now, I find it hard to believe that this jade plaque was crafted by ancient people. Even with today’s technology, it’s impossible to imprint a set of genetic codes onto a jade plaque. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

"Only someone with this specific set of genes in their body can open the plaque to access its true secret. For over ten years, while conducting our research, we’ve also been searching for the person with the matching genetic sequence. Just a few days ago, we finally found the match: the missing deputy director of the Tianjian Bureau, Wen Xianghua."

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, both Wang Lan’s and Liu Yuxin’s eyebrows shot up. It seemed that as the situation grew more complex, the truth was also beginning to surface.

"So, how did you obtain Wen Xianghua’s genes for matching?"

"After Wen Xianghua went missing, didn’t you collect his blood for DNA matching? It just so happens that we collaborate with Mingxin Hospital, and most of the genetic sequences we match annually come from there. Wen Xianghua’s DNA data was in that batch of genes."

Wang Lan’s eyes gleamed. So this was the full story behind the Qi Family’s abduction of Wen Tao. Since Wen Xianghua was the genetic match, his son would surely be one too.

But what exactly is this Kylin Jade Plaque that the Qi Family possesses? Why can only a specific bloodline open it?

"So, the jade plaque from which you extracted the genetic sequence—it had a kylin carved on it, correct?"

"Yes, it was kylin-shaped. There were four in total, but the genetic sequences inside them were all identical."

"There were four?" Wang Lan abruptly stood up. "Are you sure?"

"I’m certain. There were four, one plaque for each of the four great families."

"Alright, thank you for the valuable information. This matter is of grave importance, and you might be in danger. We will dispatch a squad to guard the institute to prevent any incidents. We hope you understand."

"Danger? What kind of danger?"

"Only two of the four great families remain. What kind of danger do you think you’re in? Rest assured, we will ensure your protection," Wang Lan responded.

With that, Wang Lan and Liu Yuxin exited the room and soared into the sky, flying directly towards the Wei Family estate.

「At the Wei Family Estate」

Since Wang Lan’s last visit, the Wei Family had been on high alert, as if facing a formidable enemy. When Wang Lan, Jiang Xinyu, and Liu Yuxin appeared in the sky, the Wei Family’s experts rushed out anxiously. Only when they recognized Wang Lan’s trio did they lower their guard.

"Greedy Wolf Crown, how is the investigation into the assassin progressing?" Wei Wuji approached, a broad smile plastered on his face.

"Wei Wuji, are you looking to die?" This time, Wang Lan showed him no courtesy. Scolded so bluntly by Wang Lan, Wei Wuji’s expression changed instantly.

"Greedy Wolf Crown, what do you mean by that?"

"We’re running ourselves ragged trying to save you, yet you’re hell-bent on courting disaster! Last time I asked why the assassin attacked the Qi and Zhao families, you claimed ignorance. Are you sure you don’t know?"

"I..." Wei Wuji’s expression shifted slightly, but a smile quickly masked it. "Greedy Wolf Crown, the Qi and Zhao families, as millennial houses, naturally have some enemies. How would I know who their enemies are?"

"The Kylin Jade Plaque. Each of your four great families possesses one. Did you think I was unaware? Why did the assassin slaughter the entire Qi and Zhao families? Wasn’t it because of the Kylin Jade Plaque? What’s the point of your feigned ignorance? Will you only be satisfied if we completely ignore the Wei Family?"

Wei Wuji’s expression changed dramatically, but then a bitter smile appeared. "The Kylin Jade Plaque? What’s that?"

BRRRING— Liu Yuxin’s phone suddenly rang. He answered it, and after listening for only a few seconds, his face turned ashen.

"What? How is that possible? What in the world were you doing?"

The sudden roar made the atmosphere in the living room freeze. After a long pause, Liu Yuxin lowered his phone, his expression exceptionally grim. "General Wang, the Han Family... they’re gone."

"What?!" This cry came not from Wang Lan, but from Wei Wuji and the two Titled Strongmen.

"What happened? Didn’t we assign a team to guard them?" Wang Lan demanded, his voice heavy.

"Yes, but our men were all knocked out in an instant. By the time they woke up, the entire Han Family estate had been reduced to ruins, without a single survivor. Moreover... the sentries in the vicinity detected nothing. It was only when our men who were knocked out regained consciousness that they reported the incident."

"How could this happen... How could this happen... What does he want? Does he intend to annihilate us all?" Wei Wuji stammered, his face filled with terror, his previous composure completely gone.

"Are you still clinging to false hopes?"

"Greedy Wolf Crown, save me! Save my Wei Family!" Wei Wuji, no longer daring to put on airs, pleaded desperately.

"Speak. What exactly is going on?"

"We truly don’t know who the enemy is. But the assassin might really be targeting the four great families, or rather, the Kylin Jade Plaque. In Huzhou, there has always been a legend that before his ascension, Zhang Lingxian hid the secret to immortality within four Kylin Jade Plaques, which could only be unlocked by the blood of a Zhang Family descendant.

"Our four families fortuitously acquired these plaques, but the Zhang Family had long since vanished into the annals of history. Ten years ago, with advancements in technology, we finally discovered the secrets of the Kylin Jade Plaques through light transmission.

"The assassin must be after the Kylin Jade Plaques. It has to be."

"Where is your Wei Family’s Kylin Jade Plaque?" Wang Lan asked coolly.

"Greedy Wolf Crown, this... this belongs to the Wei Family?"

"Choose: your lives or the plaque," Wang Lan said, standing up. "Xinyu, you stay and guard this place. I suspect the assassin will arrive soon. Chief Liu and I will go to the Han Family’s estate to investigate."

"Yes!" Jiang Xinyu responded promptly.

Wang Lan and Liu Yuxin rose and departed, WHOOSHING into the sky. Watching Wang Lan leave, Wei Wuji’s expression immediately turned gloomy. He feared death, but he feared even more that the Wei Family would meet the same fate as the other three. But the secret to immortality was hidden in the Kylin Jade Plaques... To find a descendant of the Zhang Family and unlock the plaques’ secret, they had invested countless human and material resources over twenty years. How could he give it up so easily? He couldn’t bear it!

「At the Han Family Ruins」

Half an hour later, Wang Lan and Liu Yuxin arrived at the Han Family estate, now a scene of utter carnage. From the main entrance to the inner courtyard, everyone, including thirty Star Sea masters, had been killed by the assassin, each with a single punch.

"How exactly did you fail to protect them? Why wasn’t even a warning issued?"

Standing before Liu Yuxin were four combat teams, all elite agents in red uniforms. Judging by their Star Energy Fluctuation, they had all reached the Galaxy Stage Cultivation Level.

"What time were you attacked?"

"Around 12:20. We had just finished dinner and were taking a stroll in the woods when a sudden gust of wind struck us. We lost consciousness after that. When we woke up... it was already like this."

"Useless! Utterly useless!"

"Chief Liu, there’s no point in criticizing them," Wang Lan interjected. "The assassin’s strength is far too superior. They should be grateful the assassin didn’t intend to kill them; these four men have already had a brush with death at the Ghost Gate."

"This assassin is too audacious! General Wang, I believe we must dispatch heavy reinforcements to protect the Wei Family. The assassin will undoubtedly target them soon."

"I suspect it won’t just be ’soon’..."

Suddenly, Wang Lan’s eyes narrowed. Interesting. There was someone underground at the Qi Family’s estate, and now there’s someone underground at the Han Family’s estate too?

As he spoke, Wang Lan pressed his palm to the ground. Star Power surged, and the earth began to roil.