The villains are redeemed, and the heroines cry and beg for forgiveness.

But this only fueled the imaginations of many people in Canglong City. After all, someone who can take on an entire main city alone must have some extraordinary qualities, right?

Therefore, rumors about Gu Ran's strength became increasingly exaggerated, ranging from a genius who cultivated both martial arts and supernatural abilities to someone who had broken through the limitations of the Golden Core and S-rank in martial arts and reached an unprecedented new realm. All sorts of rumors flew around.

Regardless of the rumors, two things remain unchanged: Gu Ran is incredibly strong, and Gu Ran is the pride of Canglong City.

No one would doubt the credibility of such a person's words. Even if a few people had doubts, they would only keep their doubts to themselves.

Many people were filled with anticipation for the upcoming exchange. Some imagined the surprised and even furious reaction of the originally leading Phoenix Flame University when they discovered that Lanxin University had surpassed them and achieved even more remarkable results. Their mouths couldn't help but grin with delight.

Gu Ran's telekinetic abilities allowed him to perceive everyone's conversation in an instant. When he understood what they were talking about, he was somewhat amused and exasperated.

After all, he wasn't a native of Canglong City, and he had only heard about the history of the love-hate relationship between Canglong City and Zhuque City. Now, he could finally clearly perceive the "deep friendship" between the two cities.

"Okay, the next part of the course is divided into two parts. The first part is the course introduction, which includes a theoretical overview and an introduction to existing findings. Everyone can attend this part of the course. The following part of the course involves practical application, which is not something everyone can participate in, because not everyone has the corresponding talent and ability."

Gu Ran paused slightly at this point to observe the students' reactions.

However, Gu Ran was overthinking it. Not many people minded that not everyone could attend the second half of the course, as this teaching method was actually quite common in this world.

Although most major cities have established universities with greater openness, there are still many compromises with tradition within these universities.

For example, many courses in university only cover the basics. To learn more advanced content, one must join a sect or become a disciple of a particular teacher.

This can be considered a form of joint training. Universities need the knowledge and experience of these traditional forces, while these traditional forces need the university as a platform to promote themselves, find their successors, and maintain their influence.

Gu Ran wasn't afraid of opposition; she simply wanted to find the problems and then solve them.

Having found no dissenting voices, Gu Ran continued, "What I can tell you right now is that this will be an achievement that will overturn the existing structure of the Human Alliance. As long as this achievement can enter the commercial stage, it will be a second life for some people who have neither awakened superpowers nor martial arts talent."

They will pilot the marvels of human astral technology, experiencing many things only those with superpowers and martial arts skills can do—flying into the skies, plunging into the earth, standing on the front lines against beast tides, and even no longer needing to fear minor natural disasters, able to walk directly through them!

Before class started, Gu Ran first drew a picture of a pie for all the students present.

However, Gu Ran did not lie to them. If the technology of mechs really reached a mature stage, it would not only overturn the existing pattern of the Human Alliance in combat, but also have a wide range of production and application fields.

For example, by abandoning the combat capabilities of the mech and focusing on protecting against natural disasters, it can become an exploration-type mech that explores within the scope of natural disasters.

Even if it's just used for simple brick-moving, it can greatly improve brick-moving efficiency.

Everyone enjoyed Gu Ran's empty promises, but most people still had doubts and were quite puzzled by Gu Ran's claim that this was the third path humanity had taken, waiting with great curiosity for Gu Ran to explain.

Gu Ran delivered the content one by one according to her prepared lesson plan.

Gu Ran didn't use the name "psychic power" but instead used another name—"perception"—to replace it.

Because if a low-end version of a psychic is trained using the same methods as training "artillerymen," most of the generated psychic abilities will only have the ability to "perceive," and the degree of materialization will be only the same as that of an ordinary person's physical strength.

Driving inside the mech is fine, pressing buttons and pressing joysticks, but it's not very practical for further, more realistic applications.

Despite this, most people are unaware of the difference, and they are filled with enthusiasm when they hear that there is a third way of cultivation that is different from martial arts and superpowers.

Those who had neither awakened superpowers nor martial arts talent were almost moved to tears.

Towards the end of the course, a boy asked hopefully, "Teacher, does such a cool device really exist that doesn't require superpowers or martial arts talent but can make you stronger? I've heard many people say that artificial mechanical exoskeletons are just a scam to swindle funding."

Gu Ran smiled and said, "It seems that many of you have doubts and are wondering if such a device really exists. In that case, when the people from Phoenix Flame University come tomorrow, I will show you the existing mecha products."

Although everyone was eager to see it now and indignant at Gu Ran's suspenseful behavior, they couldn't change Gu Ran's mind.

And it really is getting late, almost time for get out of class to end, so I had no choice but to head back first.

However, most people at the scene were full of anticipation for tomorrow's "academic exchange" with Huangyan University.

For Gu Ran, his current research is merely a form of relaxation during his leisure time.

He didn't take the "exchange" with Phoenix Flame University tomorrow to heart.

What bothered him even more was that he learned Leng Feng was actually a visiting professor at Phoenix Flame University.

Since Leng Feng is a visiting professor at Phoenix Flame University, is the younger sister he asked Leng Feng to take care of at Phoenix Flame University?

To be honest, he originally wanted to find his sister and see how she was doing, but he ended up settling down in Canglong City by some twist of fate.

However, he did get some information and learned that Leng Feng had gone out and taken on only one student, whom she treated quite well, teaching as her own direct disciple. So he wasn't in such a hurry to see his sister for the time being.

If my sister is doing well, that's good.

the next day.

When others heard that Gu Ran was going to have a "friendly exchange" with Huangyan University on the artificial mechanical exoskeleton project, and that Gu Ran already had a finished product that he was going to demonstrate, the entire Lanxin University was in an uproar.

Even people from outside the school tried every means to get in and see their exchange activities.

For Gu Ran, this event was not only an opportunity for exchange but also a chance to showcase his achievements and attract investment.

After all, although Lanxin University has given his project the greatest support, he still needs to make his research results demonstrate their value.

Especially its commercial value: if his research results can be combined with the commercial field, then not only can it attract a large amount of research funding and obtain sufficient resources, but it can also use commercial means to promote the civilian application of research results.

Within the Phoenix Flame University group, two girls were talking quietly.

"Hey, is he Gu Ran?"

"Should we notify Qingqing? Should we send his image to her so she can see it?"

"Junior Sister Qingqing went into seclusion not long ago. I heard it was a very important test from Lord Leng Feng. We probably can't contact her now..."

"He's in seclusion, huh? Then take some photos or record some videos of him and save them. We can show them to Qingqing when she comes out."

"That's a good idea. Anyway, this isn't urgent, and such a big living person won't run away. But seriously, this teacher from Lanxin University is really good-looking."

"You little vixen, do you want to be Qingqing's sister-in-law? But you know what, she really is very pretty. At first glance, she's not stunning, but the more you look at her, the more charming she becomes, as if she's been through a lot."

204. Gu Ran, the special envoy, won't lose, right? (4k)

"So what if you've taken a liking to someone? Not only is she good-looking, but she's also a researcher at Lanxin University at a young age, and she's incredibly strong. Have you heard of the legendary Special Envoy Gu Ran? That's him. He not only defeated the Demon General, but also forced the New Testament City to land by himself, found the culprit behind the New Testament City incident, and went to the Far East City alone to defeat the 'Evil God'! The martial arts grandmaster from the Far East City that we executed in Vermilion Bird City was also related to this incident."

"Is he...is he really that powerful? He sounds like a protagonist from a fantasy novel. Are there really people this powerful in real life? If he is really as strong as the legends say, then with him in Canglong City, won't Zhuque City be doomed to lose? Won't we, the people of Zhuque City, suffer endless injustices in the future?"

"Hey, everyone knows the relationship between Canglong City and Zhuque City. Actually, having such a strong person in Canglong City is a great thing for Zhuque City. Although, as you said, it might be a bit frustrating to face people from Canglong City in the future. Hehe, but if you can't beat them, joining them isn't bad either. Even if you can't become the lover of a big shot like Researcher Gu Ran, you can settle for a guy from Lanxin University. Lanxin University is a better university than Huangyan University."

"What you said makes sense... If we also became people of Azure Dragon City, wouldn't we not have to feel as stifled as the others in Vermilion Bird City? You're really smart. I wish you were this smart when you were doing research."

"Hey, you little slut, I was just trying to give you advice, and you dare to mock me? I'll punish you."

A beautiful woman suddenly reached out and tickled the armpit of another beautiful woman next to her. She seemed quite skilled at it. Soon, the beautiful woman being "attacked" couldn't take it anymore, laughed until tears streamed down her face, and cried out that she had surrendered.

Gu Ran withdrew his observational mental energy. Cough cough, he hadn't intentionally spied on their conversation, but rather he had inadvertently sensed that someone was talking about his sister, and then realized that these two girls seemed to be his sister's classmates, so he paid a little more attention to them.

"If they take pictures of me without my knowledge, should I strike a nice pose for my sister to see?" Gu Ran couldn't help but think to herself.

He was actually a little uneasy about his sister whom he hadn't seen for many years, unsure of how to face her.

Is she doing well? Has Leng Feng mistreated her? Does she still remember me, her brother? How will she react when she sees me again?

Various ideas echoed in Gu Ran's mind.

However, he then remembered that Leng Feng seemed to have said that he would help his sister forget that painful memory, but there would also be a "side effect"—she would forget the memories she cared about and would only vaguely remember that he was her brother.

Gu Ran couldn't help but sigh. This was actually the reason why he hadn't gone to see his sister yet.

Because he was quite afraid of the image that came to mind.

"Qingqing, do you still remember me?"

"Remember, aren't you my brother?"

Although he said, "Aren't you my brother?", his expression was that of someone looking at a stranger.

If this scenario were to actually occur, Gu Ran felt that she might feel very uncomfortable.

Instead of using a fake name, he revealed his real name, which also implied that he wanted to pass on his reputation to his younger sister and test her thoughts.

And it seems his strategy worked; his sister did notice him and wanted to find out more about him to verify if he was her brother.

As the crowd grew, Gu Ran, observing the time and the number of onlookers, decided it was about time and said to Professor Zhu Zhu, who stood on the other side with a somewhat stern expression:

"Alright, Professor Zhu, let's begin and present your latest findings."

Zhu Zhu looked at Gu Ran in front of him and couldn't stand him no matter how he looked at him. The evaluation of him as arrogant and ignorant of scientific research kept churning in his mind. However, since they were all adults, Zhu Zhu was shrewd enough not to say what he thought. He just put on a very obvious sour face.

Zhu Zhu, who had come to Canglong City, had also heard the legend of Special Envoy Gu Ran. However, those legends mainly focused on how powerful Gu Ran was and what enemies he had defeated, while his scientific research capabilities were hardly mentioned.

The only time Lanxin University was slightly shocked was when Gu Ran took the entrance exam. However, compared to what Gu Ran did later, this was insignificant. Therefore, the story did not spread widely and there were many versions of it. Many of them were rumors, many were misattributed, and some of the rumors were even contradictory.

This made Zhu Zhu, who wanted to gather information about Gu Ran, frown. With so much evidence to support his strength, there shouldn't be any problem.

But to possess such formidable strength at such a young age, even with exceptional talent, he must have spent a considerable amount of time on it. Does he still have time for scientific research?

The information he gathered then corroborated his point of view: Gu Ran excels in ability and may have some talent in scientific research, but it is far less important than his ability.

Gu Ran was trusted by many teachers and students at Lanxin University because of his abilities and his many contributions to Canglong City.

As for his own research capabilities...

Ha ha.

It's just that his admirers have elevated him to this level.

It's a disgrace to have people like this in the scientific research community. If Canglong City lets such "connections" run rampant, it's doomed sooner or later.

Zhu Zhu is quite confident in his research results, which took him and his students several years to successfully develop.

Looking at the crowd and the reporters with their cameras, Zhu Zhu was quite pleased with this, and even felt a little grateful to Gu Ran.

This is the result of their team's hard work over many years, and it is destined to shock Azure Dragon City and even the Human Alliance.