Over the following months, Chen Lan maintained his disciplined routine. His schedule at the energy farm was packed with cultivating "Jadeite Synth - Rice" - a bioengineered crop developed by the corporate conglomerate that could produce high - purity energy crystals with astonishing efficiency.
When the Lins decided to venture into the radiation zones in search of mutagen serums, Chen declined the invitation. He preferred steady evolution through his current enhancement program. Watching the couple's hover - truck disappear into morning mist, 13 - year - old Lin Xiaoya's eyes turned red from crying.
The workload intensified with the synth - rice's rapid growth cycles. Old Man Lin gripped his antiquated laser - hoe, managing both their family's four quantum plots and Wang Ergou's experimental fields. Chen often saw the grandfather - granddaughter duo on the watchtower at dusk, holographic binoculars trained toward the forbidden zones.
The breakthrough came during the seventh harvest. After assisting with the Lin family's crop collection, the old man entrusted Chen with his prized "Quantum Cultivation Manual". The described "Geomantic Resonance Technique" tripled Chen's farming efficiency, pushing crystal yields past 150 standard units.
As the holo - calendar marked Chen's second year at the facility, his genetic matrix neared critical evolution. Retinal projections displayed updated stats:
[Name: Chen Lan]
[Gene Tier: Type I (99.7%)]
[Core Ability: Energy Siphon]
[Basic Skills: Molecular Oscillation, Climate Simulation, Geomantic Resonance]
[Awakened Trait: Gradual Evolution (Primary)]
Submerged in nutrient - rich amniotic fluid within the biocapsule, Chen faced his second genetic awakening. Three holographic choices pulsed in his consciousness:
Option A·Windrunner (Green)
Generates aerodynamic membrane on skin surface, +40% speed boost in headwinds
Option B·Telekinetic Slap (Gray)
Creates kinetic shockwaves within 5m range (Note: Facial region exclusive)
Option C·Evolution Catalyst (Green)
Dramatically enhances gene assimilation rate, equivalent to blue - tier traits
Chen's lips twitched at Option B's absurd description. The gene - evolution system always carried dark humor. After careful consideration, he chose accelerated evolution - survival being paramount in the post - apocalyptic wastelands.
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