"So that's how it is!" Ling Chenyue nodded in realization. She truly didn't understand these things.
However, it was precisely because of her lack of understanding that Xing Yuan could get away with it, as her reasoning was actually quite weak.
As an artist, one would naturally be concerned with beauty. While long hair might be a bit troublesome, it was insignificant in the face of beauty.
But there were always exceptions!
If Ling Chenyue had continued to question, Xing Yuan might not have been able to provide a satisfactory answer.
The next day, Ling Chenyue submitted a report. The result was that external assistance could be sought, provided that the safety of the people was maintained.
She had some confidence in herself, and she was certain that she wouldn't be able to master the necessary knowledge in just a few months. Delay could lead to unforeseen changes, so she decided to trust Xing Yuan!
Ling Chenyue briefly explained the mission to Xing Yuan and promised to stay by her side and protect her at all times.
"Actually, I've also learned some martial arts. After all, I've encountered danger while collecting inspiration, so I believe I can protect myself," Xing Yuan preemptively warned Ling Chenyue.
From Ling Chenyue's description alone, Xing Yuan knew where she was going.
The sole heir of the Wang family was there, so the security was extremely tight. She wasn't confident that she wouldn't need to take action, and she didn't want to reveal her true identity.
Ling Chenyue did believe this; otherwise, Xing Yuan wouldn't have possessed such well-defined muscles. It was evident that she exercised regularly.
"Alright! However, we've only explored the visible parts of the research institute so far. We know very little about the other section. This operation won't just involve us; there are also those who infiltrated before and those who will infiltrate with us this time.
But in terms of combat power, I am definitely the strongest among them. Yuan, if you stay with me, I will absolutely protect you," Ling Chenyue vowed with a serious expression.
Xing Yuan nodded slightly. That evening, she announced that she needed to go back and pack her things, and then secretly arranged for someone to cause trouble for Wang Yubei. Anything else was fine, but she didn't want to see him in that research institute during this period.
However, if that person were discovered, he might resort to desperate measures and do something irrational. Therefore, the best course of action was to resolve the issue once and for all.
Xing Yuan made a silent resolution and then, along with Ling Chenyue and others, successfully entered the research institute.
The entrance to the underground research institute was in a room, but that room was the security department, staffed 24 hours a day. It was very difficult to avoid them.
Ling Chenyue had no intention of bringing Xing Yuan along. She assigned Xing Yuan the role of an ordinary research expert. If anything went wrong, she would only be an assistant, and they wouldn't suspect someone who might have connections to the outside world.
Ling Chenyue's operation took place at night. Her comrades cooperated to attract attention, and then she and a special forces officer entered the underground research institute.
How could Xing Yuan obediently follow orders? After all, she was the one who founded that mercenary group. If it were to be exposed to the world before reaching its peak, all her years of effort would be in vain.
Even as a devoted romantic, she knew this was not a worthwhile endeavor. This organization belonged to her past, and it had risked its life for her. Therefore, morally and logically, she couldn't abandon it.
Xing Yuan changed her clothes and, under the cover of darkness, knocked out the on-duty guard.
She knew the acupuncture points of the human body. The strike was aimed at a spot that would only cause him to lose consciousness for about ten minutes. They wouldn't suspect anything; they would just think they were tired and couldn't help but doze off.
Compared to Ling Chenyue's cautious probing, Xing Yuan was much more familiar with the place. She already knew the entire layout beforehand. Although there were basically no blind spots, she could create them herself.
Soon, she entered the central area and saw the only important thing in this place – Wang Yubei's treasured daughter, Qi Sheng.
This child was an unexpected product, but for some reason, her mother gave birth to her and then handed her over to Wang Yubei when she was around three years old.
She took her mother's surname. Wang Yubei didn't pay much attention to this child at first. Therefore, when his mentor mentioned that the chances of success might be higher if a new life could be used for experimentation, he listened.
And the younger the life, the higher the probability of success.
He didn't dare to kidnap anyone for experiments at the time, so he used the child he didn't care about.
He yearned to witness the legendary superpowers, and for that, sacrificing a child's life seemed worthwhile to him. After all, the child wouldn't die; at most, her body would experience abnormalities.
However, whether it was due to his abnormal operation or some other issue, the experimental equipment exploded in the end. Some liquid spilled onto him, causing severe injuries. He not only lost a finger but also his fertility.
The child who was experimented on, however, completed the experiment perfectly and, due to the sturdy isolation shield, was unharmed.
Qi Sheng was normal at first, but later, several tumor-like small tails began to grow on her back. Eventually, they resembled tentacles, and then her legs began to atrophy, even retracting into her body.
Her organs started to fail, and the three-year-old child stopped growing, existing in a state of near death.
Her existence wasn't that important initially. However, Wang Yubei had completely lost his fertility and was reported for using a child in experiments. He could no longer stay there. Unconsciously, he began to see Qi Sheng as his only hope in life.
At that time, someone had already contacted him and brainwashed him once. However, his will was strong, and outsiders couldn't penetrate. But after such a blow, even he couldn't accept himself.
Therefore, after a period of brainwashing, he began to work entirely for the organization. As for this child, perhaps because she was Wang Yubei's only relative, or perhaps because he hadn't yet explored the secret of her mutation, he cared about her deeply.
Xing Yuan quietly approached and softly asked the child lying in the large incubator, "Do you have any wishes?"
Qi Sheng looked at her silently, seemingly surprised, and then her clear voice rang out, "You can kill me. I want to go find my mother."
Qi Sheng was tired of her current life. She was actually seven years old now, and she knew clearly that she was a monster. She had to have her blood drawn every day for various research. She disliked it and was utterly disgusted with herself.