Wen Chen, hearing Su Xi’s question, opened the wooden box with a smile. "Sister, this is the β-gene sequence you've always dreamed of. Once this gene sequence is implanted, you'll gain the ability to self-repair and won't have to worry about injuries anymore."
In the interstellar world, although everyone's lifespan had been extended, various radiations in the universe continuously damaged cells. Only through constant repair could cell vitality be maintained.
Scientists in the interstellar world had successfully found genes that edited telomeres, allowing them to rapidly divide and replicate, thus maintaining cell vitality.
However, because this technology was too miraculous, gene editing was extremely expensive. An ordinary person might spend hundreds of years without being able to afford gene editing.
"Where did this come from?" Su Xi knew Wen Chen wasn't wealthy and couldn't possibly have obtained the gene sequence.
Hearing Su Xi's question, Wen Chen's face showed a touch of girlish shyness, and then she said with happiness, "Mr. Liu sent it. He said it's a见面礼 for you, sister."
Hearing Wen Chen's words, Su Xi became even more convinced that Mr. Liu definitely had malicious intentions.
An unsolicited favor is either a trap or theft, especially such a precious gene. He definitely harbored ill intentions.
Seeing Su Xi's lack of reaction for a long time, Wen Chen changed the subject. "Sister, since Mr. Liu is willing to give us such a precious thing, it clearly shows he truly likes me."
Looking at the innocent Wen Chen, Su Xi slowly took out a talisman from her body and handed it over. "Since he likes you so much, I think you can give him something in return."
"What is this?" Wen Chen took the talisman and looked at Su Xi in confusion.
She had never seen such a strange thing. How could a piece of paper be considered a gift?
Seeing Wen Chen's confusion, Su Xi suddenly smiled. "This is a good thing. Why don't I teach you how to use it?"
"Okay," Wen Chen looked at Su Xi with anticipation, her eyes full of expectation.
Su Xi retracted her gaze from Wen Chen's face, her eyes filled with determination, and she began to chant an incantation.
Su Xi's voice was soft, but the talisman in Wen Chen's hand began to glow, and then a world-destroying aura emanated from it.
In the future world, more people relied on technology. And most people were ordinary, making them extremely vulnerable to injury once their weapons were gone.
"Senior Sister, I'm scared." Feeling the terrifying aura from the talisman, Wen Chen cried in fear, looking utterly pathetic.
However, Su Xi was unmoved. Even in an illusion, she did not want to see Wen Chen humiliated.
The light on the talisman grew brighter and brighter, and finally, with a buzzing sound, it erupted in a violent explosion.
The powerful shockwave first pulverized Wen Chen's face, then her body, then her entire being, and then everything around them shattered.
The moment Su Xi saw Wen Chen, she knew it was fake.
The reason she was willing to play along was not only to see Wen Chen more but also to find out if she could get any information about that Mr. Liu.
Since she couldn't get any information about Mr. Liu, she had no interest in waiting any longer.
"Boom!"
The power of the third-level talisman was extraordinary. It not only destroyed Wen Chen but also the entire illusory space.
On the square outside, a ripple appeared. Everyone instantly turned their attention to where the ripple originated, eager to see who would emerge first this time.
Many even started betting, hoping to make a fortune.
"I'm sure it's Wu Yufeng from Shu Mountain this time. He's the number one below the Golden Core stage."
"I don't think so. This trial doesn't rely solely on strength; it depends on one's state of mind. Ouyang Yuxin is no ordinary person."
"No, it must be the goddess Liu Piaopiao."
...
The surrounding people guessed everyone famous but no one mentioned Su Xi's name.
The ripples grew larger, clearly indicating that a result was imminent.
"Buzz~"
With a buzz, Su Xi walked out, looking somewhat disheveled.
Seeing Su Xi emerge, the intense discussion around them instantly quieted down.
Everyone's faces were filled with shock, unable to comprehend who Su Xi was.
A mere Qi Refining stage disciple actually took first place?
Su Xi also didn't expect to get first place, but now that it had happened, she didn't care.
The people on the high platform looked at Lin Qing, wondering what he was up to.
The first trial could be broken by brute force?
Lin Qing waved his hand, looking innocent. "Don't look at me. I didn't order this; she took it herself secretly."
Although he spoke with a wronged tone, his face was filled with schadenfreude. Penglai Mountain, which had been silent for so many years, should be ready to make a comeback.
Others knew Lin Qing's devious nature and could only glare at him hatefully before looking away in resignation.
After Su Xi emerged, another ripple appeared on the square.
Wu Yufeng, with his sword on his back, stood with his hands clasped, exuding a cold and aloof aura. Seeing that Su Xi had emerged faster than him, a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes, but he said nothing.
Following him, Ouyang Yuxin, with his chest bared, also walked out. His clothes were somewhat torn, and his hair was messy, clearly having endured considerable hardship.
As soon as he appeared, his gaze swept around, wanting to know if he was first.
But upon seeing Wu Yufeng, he was immediately displeased. After all the effort he had put in, he had been beaten to first place again by that "stinky Taoist."
Liu Piaopiao also emerged from the secret realm. Seeing Ouyang Yuxin beside her, she immediately clung to him. "Brother Ouyang, you're amazing! You came out so quickly. Unlike me, I almost couldn't get out."
Upon hearing Liu Piaopiao's praise, Ouyang Yuxin said with displeasure, "If I hadn't wanted to train my state of mind just now, I would have come out earlier than that guy."
Liu Piaopiao smiled enchantingly upon hearing Ouyang Yuxin's words and said softly, "Brother Ouyang, don't be angry. Senior Brother Wu isn't first place either."
"He isn't?" Ouyang Yuxin's eyes widened in surprise, and he asked doubtfully, "Then who got first place?"
In his memory, he didn't think any other powerful competitor had a chance to get first place this time.
Liu Piaopiao glanced in Su Xi's direction and whispered, "For the first trial, Junior Sister Su Xi was the first to come out."
"Her?" Ouyang Yuxin's eyes widened as he stared at Su Xi, trying to figure out what was different about her.
Although the first trial didn't focus on cultivation but on one's state of mind, they were all rare geniuses, and their state of mind was naturally not bad. For Su Xi, someone unknown, to be stronger than them was something he, who had been treated as a genius since childhood, could not accept.
Ouyang Yuxin grew increasingly angry as he thought about it and walked towards Su Xi. "How exactly did you do it?"
Being in the secret realm, he had no idea what had happened, so he wanted to gather some real information.
Su Xi, looking up at Ouyang Yuxin, who was a head taller than her, showed no fear. She simply pointed subtly towards Lin Qing on the high platform. "All of this is thanks to my master's help."
"Hm?" Ouyang Yuxin looked at Su Xi in confusion, unable to understand what she meant. Everything seemed fine, so how was Lin Qing involved?
Su Xi didn't care if Ouyang Yuxin understood or not and walked away.
She didn't like perverts who walked around naked.