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Chapter 166

Four days later, A-Qiang arrived at Su Hao’s laboratory and expertly lay down on the experimental bed.

This time, he put aside his anxiety about the unknown and became calm, willing to accept Su Hao’s evolutionary experiments because he also needed power.

After the near-death experience from the previous event, even he didn’t know how much he desired strength deep within.

A-Qiang didn’t want to leave his fate in the hands of others and hope for their kindness.

He wanted to make his own choices and control his destiny.

Su Hao didn’t hesitate or waste words. After a brief examination, he directly injected the gene modification liquid into A-Qiang’s body, waiting for A-Qiang’s gene modification to complete, evolving into the world’s first artificially designed “High-Speed Individual.”

Over three hours passed, and A-Qiang, without any surprises, became a second-level mutant “High-Speeder.”

He awakened new abilities, “Super Speed” and “Dynamic Vision.”

Su Hao also coveted these two abilities, especially “Dynamic Vision,” which essentially increased the speed of neural reflexes and provided an incredible advantage in combat.

But he didn’t have the courage to implant the corresponding gene sequences into himself yet; different gene sequences were difficult to coexist.

Fighting at the same level to acquire flesh and blood essentially meant obtaining “Blood Enhancement” gene fragments to increase one’s own vitality, enabling smoother evolution to a higher level in the future.

After recording A-Qiang’s basic information, Su Hao gave him a small booklet and requested that he follow its instructions for a month, trying to awaken new abilities.

Su Hao then returned to the laboratory to rest.

To be honest, doing these things continuously was quite exhausting, but Su Hao didn’t mind at all; it was his passion.

It’s like playing a video game for a day and night without stopping, even if it might be frustrating at times.

Soon, it was Naqi’s turn, and he also successfully evolved into a second-level “Lone Rampager.”

The reason they were called “Lone Rampagers” gradually became clear to Naqi because after his successful evolution, no one dared to approach him. He spent his days and nights in solitude, wanting to chat with someone or share the joy of becoming a mutant but having no one to do so with. It was a profound sense of loneliness and isolation.

Over the next month, others also gradually evolved from first-level mutants into second-level mutants, with no failures; all were excellent products.

This made Su Hao even more certain that his genetic experiments were successful.

He firmly held the scalpel for genetic modification.

Time quietly passed during Su Hao’s continuous experiments.

Su Hao had been near Chi Yang City for a year.

During this year, Su Hao turned 17. It had been fourteen years since he arrived in this world.

So far, this was the longest he had stayed in a world after entering the Pinball Space.

For Su Hao, it was a new breakthrough, a good start.

Su Hao gathered the eight experimental subjects, walked around them, and said slowly, “Let’s recite the ‘Code of Conduct for Mutants’ as a group!”

As Su Hao’s voice fell, all eight people began reciting it in unison, not missing a single word.

Su Hao nodded and said, “Not bad!”

A year ago, the eight individuals in front of him were ordinary people. Today, one year later, they had all evolved into powerful fourth-level mutants, capable of dominating any small city.

These eight experimental subjects didn’t disrespect Boss Wei because they had gained unimaginable power. Instead, the more powerful they became, the more they feared Boss Wei.

At the beginning, maybe they didn’t have a clear concept, but gradually, everyone realized the terror of Boss Wei. No one dared to harbor even the slightest suspicious thoughts.

This Boss Wei who had personally made them so powerful, who was he really? Could he be the legendary “God”?

Su Hao’s gaze shifted from each of them, and he slowly said, “Our one-year agreement has come to an end. I’ve completed the experiments, and tomorrow, you can return to Chi Yang City.”

Hearing this, excitement flashed on the faces of the eight people, and they couldn’t help but quietly cheer with their companions.

Moments later, Su Hao continued, “However, you are no longer the same as you were a year ago. After returning to Chi Yang City, you are absolutely not allowed to use your newfound powers recklessly. I had you memorize the ‘Code of Conduct for Mutants’ for a year, and it will be your code of behavior. Always remember that.”

The eight of them replied in unison, “Understood, Boss Wei!”

Su Hao added, “Of course, if you don’t comply, that’s not a problem either. I can take back the powers I’ve given you at any time.”

Then, Su Hao suddenly smiled and said, “The experiment of taking back powers seems worth a try.”

Everyone’s hearts shivered, and they didn’t dare to question Boss Wei’s words at all.

After some thought, Su Hao continued, “Soon, I will leave this place and find another experimental location. Don’t think about coming here to find me. Alright, that’s it! A-Qiang, come with me.”

The others watched with curiosity as A-Qiang followed Boss Wei into the laboratory. But soon, they stopped thinking about this and were filled with joy at the prospect of leaving the place tomorrow.

One year of rural life had made them deeply miss the bustle of Chi Yang City.

They also missed their loved ones in Chi Yang City.

After bringing A-Qiang to the laboratory, Su Hao handed him two metal plaques and said, “These are ‘Second-Level – Lightning’ runes. As long as you input your vitality, you can release a powerful electric current, instantly paralyzing a person, making them unable to move for a short time. This is ‘Second-Level – Barrier,’ used for self-preservation.

You can try them out later. I’m giving you these two runes with the hope that you can help keep the others in check and prevent them from causing chaos. In other words, if anyone breaks the rules, goes on a rampage, and kills ordinary people in the city, you’ll help me deal with them.”

A-Qiang took the metal plaques. On the front side of the plaques was a ‘Wei’ symbol, and on the back were a lightning bolt and a circular symbol. A-Qiang immediately said earnestly, “Alright, Boss Wei. Whoever breaks the rules, I’ll kill them!”

Su Hao nodded and said, “Alright, prepare yourself, and leave with them tomorrow.”

A-Qiang responded and then knelt down, saying, “Boss Wei, I don’t know how to thank you…”

Su Hao said, “Remember the ‘Code of Conduct for Mutants,’ and help me deal with those who break the rules. It’s that simple.”

A-Qiang got up, nodded, and left.

Su Hao had personally created a group of fourth-level mutants, but he never thought of destroying them because there was no need. The number of fourth-level mutants in this world was countless, and having a few more or a few less didn’t matter.

Having a few more fourth-level mutants who had accepted the “Code of Conduct for Mutants” might bring pleasant surprises in the future.

“Using gene modification and cultivation techniques, I’ve completed the evolution to the fourth level of mutants. This means that evolving to the fifth level, sixth level, or even the seventh level is all possible.”

“The current problem is the lack of a large number of gene comparisons for levels five and above, making it impossible to obtain reliable extraordinary gene fragments.”

Su Hao thought about it and began listing his future goals within the Pinball Space.

In the next year, he would focus on studying patterns.

A year later, he would start collecting genes of mutants at level five and above.

The further time was dragged out, the greater the uncertainty.

For Su Hao, only when he truly expressed the runes through gene expression could he truly make them his own!

With that in mind, Su Hao immediately entered the Pinball Space to design research plans and immerse himself in the study of patterns.

(End of this chapter)

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    Chapter 166 – The End of the First Experiment

    Four days later, A-Qiang returned to Su Hao's laboratory and, without needing any instruction, skillfully lay down on the operating table.

    This time, there was no anxiety or hesitation in his eyes.

    He calmly accepted Su Hao's experiment because he understood one thing better than anyone else—

    He needed power.

    Ever since narrowly escaping death, the desire to become stronger had taken root deep within his heart.

    He no longer wanted to entrust his fate to someone else's mercy.

    He wanted the strength to decide his own future.

    Su Hao performed a brief examination before directly injecting the prepared gene modification fluid into A-Qiang's body.

    Neither of them spoke.

    The laboratory fell into complete silence as Su Hao carefully observed every change occurring inside A-Qiang's body.

    More than three hours later, the transformation was complete.

    Without any unexpected complications, A-Qiang successfully evolved into the world's first artificially created Second-Order High-Speed Man.

    As expected, two new abilities awakened.

    Super Speed.

    Dynamic Vision.

    Of the two, Dynamic Vision interested Su Hao the most.

    By dramatically increasing neural reaction speed, it allowed the body to perceive fast-moving objects with extraordinary clarity. In combat, such an ability was priceless.

    Even so, Su Hao had no intention of implanting another mutant sequence into himself.

    Different extraordinary gene sequences were extremely difficult to make coexist safely. Until he completely understood their interactions, experimenting on himself was unnecessary.

    After recording every physiological change and storing the data inside the Marble Space, Su Hao handed A-Qiang a thin booklet.

    "Follow the training methods written inside for the next month. Observe every change in your body and try to awaken any additional abilities."

    "Yes, Boss Wei."

    A-Qiang accepted the booklet respectfully before leaving.

    Only after the laboratory door closed did Su Hao finally lean back in his chair.

    The continuous experiments were exhausting.

    Yet he never found them boring.

    Research itself was the greatest source of joy in his life.


    ---

    Soon afterward, it was Naqi's turn.

    Like A-Qiang, he successfully completed the evolution and became a Second-Order Lone Rampager.

    Only then did Naqi finally understand why this evolutionary path carried such a lonely name.

    Ever since becoming a Poison Man, everyone instinctively kept their distance from him.

    Now, after evolving again, the situation became even worse.

    Whenever he tried to approach someone, they would immediately retreat.

    He wanted nothing more than to celebrate his success with the others or simply chat with someone...

    Yet he had no one.

    For the first time, Naqi truly understood what loneliness meant.


    ---

    Over the following month, the remaining six experimental subjects also completed their Second-Order evolutions.

    Every experiment succeeded.

    Not a single person died.

    Not a single evolution failed.

    These results gave Su Hao even greater confidence.

    His theory of artificial genetic evolution had proven itself.

    He had truly grasped the scalpel capable of rewriting life itself.


    ---

    Time passed quietly.

    Before anyone realized it, Su Hao had already spent an entire year near Chi Yang City.

    During that year, he turned seventeen.

    Since obtaining the Marble Space, this was the longest he had remained in a single world.

    For him, it represented another important milestone.


    ---

    On the final day, Su Hao gathered all eight experimental subjects.

    Looking around at them, he spoke calmly.

    "Recite the Code of Conduct for Mutants."

    Without hesitation, all eight recited every article flawlessly.

    Not a single sentence was forgotten.

    Su Hao nodded.

    "Very good."

    One year ago, they had all been ordinary people.

    Now, every one of them had become a Fourth-Order Mutant, powerful enough to dominate any small city.

    Yet none of them had become arrogant.

    Instead, the stronger they grew, the more they feared Boss Wei.

    No one understood his terrifying abilities better than they did.

    After all...

    They themselves had been transformed from ordinary people into Fourth-Order Mutants by his own hands.

    Some of them even wondered in secret whether Boss Wei might truly be the legendary God.


    ---

    After a brief silence, Su Hao continued,

    "Our agreement has come to an end."

    "My experiments are complete."

    "Tomorrow, all of you may return to Chi Yang City."

    Excitement immediately spread across everyone's faces.

    After spending an entire year isolated in the mountains, they could finally go home.

    But before they could celebrate, Su Hao spoke again.

    "You are no longer ordinary people."

    "Never abuse the power I have given you."

    "The Code of Conduct for Mutants will remain your law."

    "If anyone violates it..."

    A faint smile appeared on his face.

    "...I can also take back the power I gave them."

    "The experiment of removing mutant abilities sounds quite interesting."

    A chill ran through everyone's bodies.

    None of them doubted Boss Wei's words.

    If he could create Fourth-Order Mutants...

    Then naturally, he could probably strip them of those powers as well.


    ---

    "A-Qiang."

    "Come with me."


    ---

    Inside the laboratory, Su Hao placed two metal plates on the stone table.

    One was engraved with the Second-Tier Lightning Rune.

    The other bore the Second-Tier Barrier Rune.

    He pushed them toward A-Qiang.

    "The Lightning Rune releases a powerful electric current capable of instantly paralyzing an opponent."

    "The Barrier Rune is for self-defense."

    "You can practice using them later."

    Then Su Hao looked directly into A-Qiang's eyes.

    "I'm entrusting these to you because I want you to supervise the others."

    "If anyone violates the Code of Conduct..."

    "If anyone uses their strength to slaughter innocent people..."

    "You will deal with them."

    A-Qiang carefully accepted the two rune plates.

    The front of each plate bore the character Wei.

    The reverse side contained the engraved rune.

    Without hesitation, he answered,

    "I understand, Boss Wei."

    "Anyone who breaks the rules..."

    "I'll kill them."

    Su Hao nodded in satisfaction.

    "Good."

    "Prepare yourselves."

    "You leave tomorrow."


    ---

    A-Qiang suddenly knelt before him.

    "Boss Wei..."

    "I don't know how I can ever repay you."

    Su Hao's expression remained calm.

    "You don't owe me anything."

    "Simply remember the Code of Conduct."

    "And eliminate those who violate it."

    "That alone is enough."

    A-Qiang lowered his head respectfully before quietly leaving the laboratory.


    ---

    Watching him disappear through the doorway, Su Hao organized his thoughts.

    He had personally created eight Fourth-Order Mutants.

    Yet he had no intention of eliminating them.

    Compared to the countless Fourth-Order Mutants scattered across the world, eight more meant nothing.

    If these eight continued to uphold the Code of Conduct, perhaps they would one day become the first spark of real change.

    Returning to the Marble Space, Su Hao began organizing his future research plans.

    His next objective was to master the relationship between genetic expression and runes.

    Only when he could directly encode runes into living organisms through genetic expression would his research truly reach a new level.

    After that...

    He would begin collecting complete genetic data from Fifth-, Sixth-, and Seventh-Order Mutants.

    Only then could he continue climbing toward the pinnacle of evolution.

    With his objectives clearly laid out, Su Hao immersed himself once more in the endless sea of research within the Marble Space.

    (End of Chapter 166)
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    The translation has improved. Nice
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      Its so much better now, even if WHAT THE F#CK, did I turn off do not disturb? Anyway, even if it occasionally slips into present tense. Its honestly better than the fixed translations from the first bit of the novel. I think its mostly just the translator putting more time into it so it sounds better tho
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