Chapter Eighty-Four: Dragon Soul and Battle Dragon

The conversation in the estate continued. Liu Shaoyu looked at Wang Weifu with a faint smile.

Clearly, Wang Weifu had not expected that this would be the subject Liu Shaoyu cared about most. After a light chuckle, Wang Weifu finally said, “The same as Shen Qingyi.”

“A Class?” Liu Shaoyu asked.

“Yes, A Class. It is mainly reflected in the use of the brain.”

“The use of the brain?”

“In simpler terms, intelligence.” Wang Weifu explained as he pointed to his head.

Hearing this, Liu Shaoyu smiled slightly. So the so-called genius was merely a mutation of an S gene, and the various kinds of geniuses were nothing more than different manifestations of special abilities belonging to different S-gene types.

“Then... the old patriarch should also be an S-gene carrier?” Liu Shaoyu said casually.

When the old patriarch heard Liu Shaoyu suddenly direct the question at him, he froze for a moment, then a smile appeared on his face.

“Not only me. You are as well.” The old man was indeed seasoned by age; his answer was deliberately vague, yet enough to prevent Liu Shaoyu from pressing further.

Liu Shaoyu had only asked casually and did not intend to probe deeper.

“Go on.” He gestured to Wang Weifu, knowing that today’s meeting could not possibly be only an explanation of the S gene. If it were, there would have been no need to summon him all the way here.

“Two matters. The first is the Human Gene Enhancement Plan, developed from what I just mentioned about the Dragon Soul and the information you brought back last time. In other words, an artificial S gene.”

Seeing that the explanation had already gone more or less smoothly, Wang Weifu now went straight to the point.

“Shen Qingyi was the first beneficiary of this plan, and everyone saw it just now. The data show that her S-gene level is now at the maximum, meaning A Class.”

At this, a trace of anger rose in Liu Shaoyu’s heart. He felt as though Shen Qingyi had been treated like a lab specimen.

“Don’t worry. Before this plan was successful, it underwent repeated trials and a full observation period. The results showed no side effects at all.”

Sensing Liu Shaoyu’s displeasure, Wang Weifu hurriedly explained.

Only after hearing that explanation did Liu Shaoyu’s anger subside. Then he thought of it and found it somewhat amusing: even her grandfather had not been angry, so what right did he have to be?

“And with the approval of the Huaxia government, the biological laboratories under Galaxy Universal Technology Group will carry out this plan in bulk together with the military.”

This was the real focus of the day, yet Liu Shaoyu still did not understand why he had been asked to be present. From the looks of it, the matter had nothing to do with him at all.

Still, he did not hurry to ask. He decided to hear everything first.

“The second point is also based on the massive mecha developed from the materials you brought back earlier. We call it the Battle Dragon.”

Battle Dragon?

The name sounded imposing and domineering to Liu Shaoyu. But why did everything today seem to be related to dragons? He could not help thinking of Long Ruyuan. Could there be some connection between them?

“The Battle Dragon mecha has already produced three prototype units. The ice ore you transported back through interstellar express has already begun to play its role. And the biological sample used for the Zero Battle Dragon prototype this time is yours.”

It was obvious that Wang Weifu’s latter words were directed at him, and Liu Shaoyu could also sense Shen Yan’s intent behind them.

“This part of the Battle Dragon plan has only been reported to the Federation military command. Because of its special nature, it is still top secret. However, of the three prototype units, two were made using our biological samples. The third was given to the military.”

“And the second one?” Liu Shaoyu asked with some curiosity.

“Do you even need to ask? Of course it’s me.” Shen Qingyi, who had been sitting beside them without speaking, suddenly interjected.

To Liu Shaoyu, this result was both expected and unexpected. It seemed that the entire series of moves by the Shen family was like preparations for something.

“Could it be that the Federation is really about to change?” Liu Shaoyu voiced his suspicion.

When Shen Yan heard this, he seemed somewhat surprised. Sure enough, this young man had a remarkably sharp sense for such things.

He himself relied on a vast web of connections to foresee events, whereas this young man seemed to be using mere intuition.

Could it be that he possessed an S gene of the perceptive type? Shen Yan could not help thinking. If so, then the Shen family would need to alter its attitude toward Liu Shaoyu once again.

“Some things are already changing. Whether the sky will really change is impossible for anyone to say. We are merely making advance preparations.” Shen Yan said.

Liu Shaoyu also understood that as the head of the Shen family, many matters were tied to him, and every word and deed of his had to be carefully weighed. Such talk about the heavens changing, or the world turning, could be spoken by him, but Shen Yan absolutely could not say it.

“All right, the rest you young people can discuss yourselves. An old man like me can’t compare with your carefree youth.” With that, Shen Yan rose and prepared to leave the study.

The reason Shen Yan had come today, first, was to see his granddaughter, and second, to meet Liu Shaoyu in person. If Liu Shaoyu proved acceptable, then the matter between him and his granddaughter would be left to the young people to handle themselves. As for differences in status and rank, the Shen family did not care about such things. But if he was dissatisfied, then he would not make any statement, nor would he represent the Shen family in granting Liu Shaoyu anything.

And from today’s appearance, this young man seemed to be even more outstanding than his father.

Ah, life was truly full of interest. Thinking this, the old man left the study.

Liu Shaoyu had also more or less guessed the purpose of this meeting. After all, in a family of such wealth and power, wouldn’t they want to meet the prospective grandson-in-law?

It was clear that Liu Shaoyu had already considered Shen Qingyi one of his own.

Once Shen Yan had completely left the room, the three of them finally lost the tense atmosphere from before, and even their postures became more relaxed.

The three exchanged a knowing smile.

“We’ve been talking so long I’m thirsty. This is your house, so get something to drink.” Wang Weifu said with a grin toward Shen Qingyi beside him.

Shen Qingyi had just begun to move when Liu Shaoyu stopped her.

“I see you’ve come here plenty of times. If you want a drink, get it yourself.” Liu Shaoyu said.

His words made Shen Qingyi’s face bloom with delight. In her heart she thought, It seems that after all these years, this wooden block has finally started to get it.

When Wang Weifu heard that, he exploded. “Hey! That’s a textbook case of valuing romance over friendship, you know that?”

“I’m just saying: if you want water, why not pour it yourself? Why make her do it? Qingyi, we’re not going to indulge that bad habit of his.” Liu Shaoyu said teasingly, while tugging at Shen Qingyi, who had already stood up, signaling for her to sit down.

Feeling Liu Shaoyu’s gesture, Shen Qingyi naturally and decisively took his side and sat back down.

“Fine, fine, you two are something else! A pair of scoundrels!” Wang Weifu said, practically hopping in fury at the sight.

Shen Qingyi spread her hands innocently. “How is that my fault?”

Wang Weifu choked in frustration and had no choice but to get himself a glass of pure water on the light screen.

“Hey, tell me the truth. Is your S gene really only about brain application?” Liu Shaoyu asked at last what he had been too embarrassed to bring up earlier.

When Wang Weifu heard the question, he smiled slightly.

“Actually...”