"This batch isn’t too bad, Roth and his group are good seeds."
"That’s for sure, we’re getting more and more from interstellar space, and the various auxiliary devices are becoming more cutting-edge. Naturally, each batch gets stronger than the last."
"I’m talking about development potential. Other things can be compensated for later, but development potential is the cornerstone, and the most important."
A few professors whispered to each other, nodding with smiles from time to time, while Professor Wu appeared nonchalant, pondering the upcoming plot.
With Li Ming’s Level 6 development potential, an orange rating was inevitable, and it was bound to cause a stir; it would be perfectly normal for me to show him some attention then.
He had long located Li Ming and had been watching him constantly. Lost in thought, a substantial gleam suddenly burst in his eyes.
He abruptly stood up, instantly drawing everyone’s attention, and the other professors stopped talking.
They all understood, with the uniqueness of Professor Wu, if he wanted someone,
nobody would basically refuse, not to mention, several guys had come specifically for him.
"Did Professor Wu spot some good seedling?" Professor Xia said with a chuckle, "At most it’s Level 6. Can that catch Professor Wu’s eye?"
Just as Professor Bai was about to say a few words, it seemed he suddenly noticed something, his gaze sharply turned to the right, and then his expression dramatically changed.
Professor Xia was half a beat slower to react, but he too looked in that direction, his eyes filled with shock and uncertainty.
"Gold!? At least Level 8 development potential!? How is that possible!"
Professor Bai blurted out, seeing a golden light column amidst the colors, so conspicuous, shooting straight into the sky.
The other professors had already stood up, looking at the direction of the golden light column in astonishment. The virtual screen in front of them rapidly zoomed in, and Li Ming’s face became clearly visible.
Professors were quickly pulling up his information—
"Li Ming, special channel admission, a letter of recommendation from the Deputy Minister of Finance? This guy didn’t buy a recommendation letter, did he?"
"From Silver Grey Star, also a city guard?"
This series of information made them even more astounded, completely different from what they had imagined. He did not come from a great family on Blue Star and was virtually unknown.
At least, until today, his name had hardly been heard.
"Who cares, Level 8 development potential, at the very least a B-Level life form, and with sufficient resources, A-Level is in sight!"
"The smaller the place he comes from, the better." Several professors eyed Li Ming like hungry wolves, their eyes gleaming green. A gem from an insignificant area would have fewer complications, a perfect uncut jade.
Wu Yanqing’s pupils reflected the golden light column, equally astonished, thinking, how can this kid be so fierce?
Level 8 development potential, no, at least Level 8.
How had this not been detected before? Could he really hide his own development potential?
The virtual projection of Director Chen had already dissipated when no one knew.
"Gold! Who’s the one with gold? Where did that gold come from?"
When the golden light column fell, the whole place was boiling, and everyone turned to look in the direction of the golden light, their eyes filled with horror.
That included the candidates outside the assessment area, swallowing hard, for they had never seen a golden light column.
"You... you... you..." Yao Rui was close at hand, swallowing his saliva.
It felt as if he could touch the golden light column. He reached out tremblingly and touched it, only to retract his hand as if electrocuted.
Of course, the light column had no lethal power.
Fang Wuji took a deep breath, staring intensely at Li Ming’s face, determined to remember this calm visage.
And in Li Ming’s heart, he pondered, the enhancement from four D-Level Genetic Radiation Devices was indeed formidable.
He hadn’t intended to attract so much attention, but then he thought, according to the script, with Professor Wu singling him out for attention, it would naturally lead to a stir.
Others would probably be even more curious about him, so it might be better to display his formidable development potential outright; it would also make for an easier explanation, and make Old Wu’s job simpler.
There was, of course, another reason—to hold leverage over Old Wu. While Old Wu was a golden supporter, the two were ultimately not very familiar. With such a high level of attention on him, even if Old Wu truly wanted to dissect him, he’d have to weigh the consequences.
Around him, more and more students were gathering. They had no other thoughts in their hearts, just the simple desire to see who was enveloped by the golden light column.
Some enthusiastic individuals even captured Li Ming’s facial image using their smart terminals, projecting it into the air.
Farther away, Roth and Qi Xing were shrouded in orange light columns while the rest were underneath purple columns. They were supposed to be the center of attention, but now few people were around them.
They didn’t mind that much, and looked towards the direction of the golden light column.
"Roth, a surprise has come." Qi Xing snapped his fingers, taking a deep breath:
"Gold, at least Level 8, surpasses us by two levels. Has there ever been someone with gold development potential in the history of the academy?"
"At least not publicly." Roth shook his head, frowning.
Qi Xing grinned, "Haha, we were acting like all the spots were already decided, but who would have thought? A surprise pops up. That’s what makes interstellar so interesting."
"Who is he?" Nuo Xing looked up, her delicate face flawless, her eyes like a starry sky reflected, staring at the virtual projection in mid-air.
"Here comes the info." Qi Xing opened his smart terminal, someone had already sent information over, it came quickly.
"Li Ming, now an orphan, admitted through a special channel, using the Deputy Minister of Finance’s letter of recommendation, that fat man’s? That fat man trades in recommendation letters." Qi Xing muttered, then added:
"Solitary personality, once bullied at school to the point he dared not attend. After his father’s death in a car accident, his demeanor drastically changed, joined the city guard, and then soared to great heights."