Weird Rules Rumor: At The Beginning, He Insisted That He Was Not Dead-Chapter 107: Genetic Tower (6)
“Of course, about the concrete,” Bai Lian replied without hesitation, but suddenly realized something odd: the woman’s eyes were entirely white, lacking pupils.
It reminded him of a character from an anime:
“Byakugan?”
“No, cataracts,” the woman shook her head.
“So… you can’t see me?” Bai Lian asked skeptically.
The woman nodded, then tilted her head curiously:
“Didn’t you already know that?”
“Just joking,” Bai Lian smirked, piecing things together. “But I have a question: if you can’t see people, why wear glasses?”
The woman adjusted her frames:
“Dr. Bai, as in science, one doesn’t always need a clear purpose before beginning work. Sometimes results arrive unexpectedly.”
Bai Lian nodded:
“And what conclusion have you reached?”
“Glasses only correct nearsightedness. They don’t treat cataracts—they just add strain to the nasal bridge. So it’s better not to wear them unnecessarily,” she smiled.
Her logic was impeccable, untouched by the “intelligence reduction” effect… Bai Lian glanced at her nametag: Lin Ya.
He recalled the old man’s words upon entering the lab earlier—mentioning the Specimen No. 16 experiment led by himself and Professor Lin Ya.
This woman was the project’s co-lead, alongside him.
Moreover, her mind resisted his abilities, and her precise grip suggested a unique perception.
“Dr. Bai, I’m deeply curious about your concrete research proposal. May we discuss it?” Lin Ya interjected before he could respond.
Bai Lian raised an eyebrow but nodded:
“Of course, but it’s crowded here. Let’s find somewhere quieter.”
Lin Ya gestured gracefully:
“Naturally. Follow me.”
She navigated the lab with uncanny precision, avoiding obstacles and personnel effortlessly. Bai Lian grew increasingly convinced of her heightened senses—perhaps supernatural hearing, mental acuity, or even observational willpower.
As they exited, two guards snapped to attention, their deference toward Lin Ya stark compared to their indifference toward Bai Lian.
After winding through corridors, Lin Ya stopped at a door. Retrieving a card from behind her collar, she swiped it over the lock. The door clicked open.
Bai Lian noted her lack of pockets.
“Is this a hidden ability everyone but me has?”
Mimicking her motion, he reached behind his collar—nothing.
“What are you doing?” Lin Ya peered out, puzzled. frёewebηovel.cѳm
“Are you all hiding new abilities from me?” Bai Lian exclaimed. “Why can’t I pull a card from my collar? Do you have secret pockets?”
Lin Ya paused, then replied dryly:
“Your hidden pocket is slightly lower. Try it.”
Bai Lian clapped, abandoning the topic:
“Let’s discuss the concrete project instead.”
The room defied expectations—no pink decor, just white walls plastered with posters of shirtless men flexing abs.
“Don’t misunderstand. These belong to Xiao Yao, your assistant. She adores abs,” Lin Ya explained, handing him hot water.
“Girls like abs. So, Dr. Bai, what do you enjoy looking at?”
Bai Lian smirked:
“My tastes are… higher.”
“Higher?” Lin Ya tilted her head.
Despite her blindness, her heightened perception grasped his meaning instantly.
【LMAO, “higher tastes”—literally!】
【My dude’s a legend!】
【How does Bai Shen always stumble into ladies? Share the secret!】
Lin Ya steered back:
“Dr. Bai, how did you influence the research team?”
“Influence?” Bai Lian feigned innocence.
Lin Ya activated a monitor, displaying lab footage. The researchers, mid-discussion, suddenly froze in confusion.
“You can lie, but truth prevails,” she said. “Your ability has limits—range or duration. Mental manipulation triggered by eye contact, perhaps?”
Bai Lian sipped water, unperturbed:
“I’ll never sell you ‘Shampoo Ice’.”
If a blind NPC’s this sharp, imagine her with sight. She’d hijack the whole questline.
Lin Ya smiled coldly:
“Dr. Bai, let’s trade. I’ll help you obtain biomaterials. In return, help me destroy Specimen No. 26!”
Bai Lian’s eyes narrowed lethally:
“You have an Analyzer too?!”
