This is really not mechanical ascension-Chapter 67 - Outstanding Evaluation, Everyone’s Surprise!

Children from impoverished families were basically nonexistent.

Even if they couldn’t understand, their parents, the senior levels of the school, and officials from the Ministry of Education did.

There was no way Professor Wu had invited them just for a meal.

Without a doubt, this was some sort of evaluation, and if they met the criteria, they would soar to the skies!

“You go first,” Professor Wu looked at the boy on his left, “Zhang Huaiyuan.”

Zhang Huaiyuan’s face flushed, and he visibly trembled, nervous and agitated.

Under everyone’s gaze, he walked to the device, took a deep breath, and placed his shaking hand upon it.

“Beep—Ordinary”

The device’s blue glow flickered, announcing a standard that puzzled the crowd.

Zhang Huaiyuan looked at Professor Wu with a hint of bewilderment.

“This is an additional function that can detect one’s deep metabolic rate,” explained Professor Wu, adjusting his glasses.

“Just as human metabolism can be fast or slow, a life form’s efficiency in developing a gene seed is also not a constant value.”

“Some life forms are naturally faster at developing gene seeds, though, of course, this development speed is not apparent in the early stages of evolution.”

“But in the later stages, even a slight gap can take years, or even longer, to compensate for.”

The young boys and girls were as if listening to an arcane tome, these matters still too distant for them, while Li Ming, in a corner, had a glint in his eye.

“Just mentioning it casually—you’ll understand in the future.

‘Ordinary’ means the average level for humans,” Professor Wu continued with an unchanged demeanor, kindly saying, “Next one.”

Zhang Huaiyuan was somewhat despondent.

The others took turns, and they were basically at the same level as Zhang Huaiyuan, except for one person—Liang Long.

This was a dark-skinned young man with evasive eyes, clearly uncomfortable under scrutiny, not from Silver Grey City, but from Star Dome City.

His attire indicated a modest family background, but his evaluation was “Good.”

“Not bad,” commended Professor Wu with a nod.

“You’ll qualify to enter the special training class after joining the University of Science and Technology of the Capital.”

Liang Long’s face immediately revealed an uncontrollable smile, thrilled by the news.

The others, especially the boys, had varied expressions—some resentful, others envious, and some seemingly calculating something.

Too young to hide their thoughts, everything was written on their faces.

“Alright, let’s sit down to eat.

Actually, you will undergo another test after enrollment,” Professor Wu said casually.

“Fang Biao, take it away.”

“Right away.” Fang Biao wasn’t surprised.

It’s typical for small places; having Liang Long show up was already unexpected.

No sooner had Professor Wu finished speaking, he glanced out of the corner of his eye and suddenly said, “Fang Biao, wait a minute.”

Then, Professor Wu looked toward a corner of the room—”You, come and try too.”

Everyone was slightly stunned, and involuntarily followed Professor Wu’s gaze to a corner where the dim light barely revealed the presence of a person.

He walked forward, and the light progressively illuminated his excessively young face.

“You are… Li Ming, right?”

“Yes, Professor,” Li Ming nodded, equally surprised to be given a chance to try by the professor.

Yang Yu appeared very excited; if Li Ming caught Professor Wu’s eye, he would naturally be able to go to Capital Star.

Wang Zhiheng in another corner was also astonished, feeling a touch of envy even though those who had been tested were all quite ordinary.

Yet many did not even have the opportunity to be tested, but Professor Wu was willing to give Li Ming this chance.

Was blocking a bullet so valuable?

He wondered to himself.

“Come, try,” beckoned Professor Wu with a gesture.

Li Ming hesitated briefly but nonetheless approached, placing his hand on the metal plate, feeling an abrupt burning sensation.

“Beep—Excellent”

Fang Biao, who had been somewhat nonchalant, suddenly froze.

Wang Zhiheng’s face was full of astonishment.

Those who had entered the University of Science and Technology of the Capital were the cream of the crop from Silver Grey Star.

And only Liang Long emerged.

What was going on with Li Ming?

‘Excellent’, higher than Liang Long?

The young boys and girls initially did not grasp what had happened, but then their faces revealed sheer astonishment.

Zhang Huaiyuan was baffled, Liang Long’s eyes bulged, Yang Yu stared blankly at Li Ming, and Ji Ya’s eyes shone brightly.

Professor Wu paused briefly, examining Li Ming up and down.

At that moment, Li Ming was also astonished, because in his eyes—

[Gene Purification Detector—Consumable: A special detection device with many functions, mainly used to check if a life form has the potential for purification.]

Control Conditions: 20,000 points of metal energy

Control Ability–Gene Purification: By consuming Controlled Objects, the host can preliminarily possess the potential for gene seed purification.]

The theory of gene seed purification is an academic theory that made Professor Wu famous, which Li Ming later looked up on the Star Network.

It roughly states that when gene seeds are developed to their utmost, and fuse with a Life Form, they still possess the potential for further powerful enhancement.

In essence, it is evolution upon evolution, making a Life Form even stronger.

Initially, this theory was very popular, and Professor Wu gained great recognition from it, but researchers soon found out that ordinary Life Forms simply could not undergo this so-called purification.

Professor Wu explained that only a very small part of Life Forms have this potential.

Until this point, the major interstellar laboratories and research institutions didn’t take it seriously because of the vastness of the universe and the countless number of Life Forms.

Casting a net should always yield a catch.

As evolution progressed, even a tiny advancement became incredibly difficult.

If it were possible to open a path for lateral development, it would also be considered an evolutionary branch.

However, the problem lay here.

After five or six years, the major laboratories and research institutions had not found even one Life Form with the potential for gene purification, so the theory was disproven.

It appears now that Professor Wu has not given up his search and is still testing covertly.

The speed enhancement of the testing instrument is 100%, which is already considered “excellent”.

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If the active ability were to be activated, it would probably be even more incredible.

But Professor Wu is not looking for a Life Form with extremely high developmental efficiency.

20,000 points of metal energy—that’s no small sum, he mused.

“How old are you?” Professor Wu asked.

“Eighteen.”

“Eligible to take the Star Examination?”

“I have not.”

Professor Wu frowned slightly, “Why not?”

“Due to certain reasons,” Li Ming skipped over, as there were many reasons that could not be detailed.

Yang Yu looked on nervously, wanting to speak but holding back.

“What a pity,” Professor Wu shook his head and said, “With your qualifications, there’s no need to worry.

After today, a school will want to recruit you specially.”

“You are a city guard.

The Police Academy would probably be happy to accept you.”

Hearing this, Yang Yu looked at Professor Wu, and it was obvious that even with an excellent evaluation, he had not caught Professor Wu’s attention.

The other students secretly breathed a sigh of relief; their own failures were not tragic, but the success of others could keep them awake at night.

Wang Zhiheng finally understood what it meant to be “valued by a big shot”.

Originally, the best Li Ming could do was replace Yang Peng, and with a bit more luck, perhaps reach a section chief level.

But if he were to be specially recruited by the Police Academy, becoming professionally trained, and if he himself worked hard enough, a ministerial position could be within reach.

It wasn’t until then that Fang Biao put away the equipment, and Professor Wu also invited Li Ming to join him for a meal, which Li Ming declined on official business grounds.

“…”

Professor Wu was approachable and would even crack jokes, not putting on any airs.

About 40 minutes later, the dinner ended, everyone got up, and left one by one.

The security personnel walked at the back of the line.

Hmm?

Li Ming’s pace slightly paused as he walked alongside the guard from Blue Star, precisely the one who had bumped into Wang Zhiheng at the elevator entrance.

Both headed toward the door and stopped at the same time.

Li Ming did not want to cause any more trouble and allowed the other to go first.

To his surprise, the other man also stopped.

The disdain that was once on his face was now replaced by a stiff smile, “After you.”

Wang Zhiheng, who was doing a final check, widened his eyes and then chuckled self-mockingly.

Li Ming did not say much and stepped out.

Everyone was escorted back, Professor Wu returned to his spaceship, and the taut string within the city guards finally relaxed.

“I was really afraid another bullet might come from somewhere.” Wang Zhiheng complained, stretching his shoulders.

He said to Li Ming with envy, “You, lad, have struck it rich with an excellent evaluation, enough to make Professor Wu take you quite seriously.”

“No wonder you didn’t consider the shortcut offered by your brother.

Turns out you have real strength.”

Li Ming laughed at the oddity of that remark—”Captain Wang is joking.

Professor Wu only said it in passing.

Among the six of us, there is one with a good evaluation, not to mention the billions of people from Blue Star Civilization.”

“The universe is so vast; I am but a grain of sand in the ocean.”

Wang Zhiheng, looking at Li Ming, expressed his admiration, “Those kids your age show all their emotions on their faces.

Liang Long, who got a good evaluation, spent the whole dinner in a daze.”

“But you can think of the vastness of the universe.

You will make something of yourself.” Wang Zhiheng spoke very seriously, without a trace of jest.

…

“Lame Uncle, help me steal something.” In the bathroom, Li Ming’s face reflected a dark light.

“What thing?

From where?”

“A device by Professor Wu’s side.”

The message box remained silent for a long time until Li Ming sent a “?”

“You might as well tell me you want me dead!!!”

The three exclamation points conveyed the lame man’s furious outburst.

“We’ll play it by ear,” Li Ming said, “He can’t carry the device with him all the time, and his bodyguards will be with him at all times.

It’s not likely he’ll stay home these days.”

“If it really doesn’t work, I’ll think of another way.”

“How important is it?” asked the lame man.

“It’s a protective talisman,” Li Ming thought for a moment and added, “Or even a ticket for revenge.”

Staring at those two lines, especially the word “revenge”, the lame man’s expression changed unpredictably, swearing furiously: “This damn kid, definitely not Old Li’s son!”