Why did you provoke me?

Xia Xuan wasn't sure either. But she nodded nonetheless, "When she gave out the spots, she didn't seem to make things difficult for anyone else, so she probably didn't take anyone else's spot."

Chu Qinghe forced a smile. "When she comes, I'll ask her if I can take up a spot in the city, because that would make things even more difficult for Dad."

Xia Xuan didn't try to persuade her any further; she believed that Yu Meng was intelligent enough not to make such a basic mistake.

Yu Meng looked at Sister Xiu standing in front of her and said, "Little sister, I don't know how to teach others either. You're making things difficult for me."

"Just this once, next time let them go to the eldest sister." Yu Meng paused for a moment, "Just practice the movements a few more times, they're all quite talented, maybe they'll learn it after you do it a few times."

Sister Xiu expressed her doubts, saying, "Huang Yan watched it several times but still couldn't learn it."

"Sister Xiu, are you asking me to teach? But I don't have the patience," Yu Meng said, rubbing her temples. Sister Xiu is clever, but she lacks Da Li's decisiveness. Back in the small town auditorium, Yu Meng had only urged her on, and Da Li had already gone up on stage to give a lecture without thinking it through at all.

Yu Meng gave herself another thumbs up; it would be right to leave the teaching to her older sister from now on.

The knocking interrupted their conversation. Secretary Wu, who came in, was taken aback when she saw someone in the room. Sister Xiu said she had something to do and then left.

Secretary Wu walked up to Yu Meng and whispered, "Chief, when Lao Lei asked for that alien, the other party asked if we would bear the consequences if any problems arose. Lao Lei agreed, and the other party said that they would give it to us as long as we wanted it, but they would also like a copy if we made a research result."

Yu Meng's smile broadened. Secretary Wu looked at Yu Meng, "Chief, is this alien really that valuable?"

"I have a feeling about it, but we'll have to wait for the experimental results to confirm." Yu Meng looked at Secretary Wu. "You went to find someone to be a test subject. Is there anyone willing?"

Speaking of this, Secretary Wu grinned from ear to ear, "They're not just willing, they'd practically fight to get that spot."

"Then get this done as soon as possible. Someone also needs to be in charge of the experimental garden for the Dead Branch Alien and the Umbrella Alien. If you don't have enough manpower, go to the base and find someone who can keep the secret and is loyal."

Secretary Wu turned to leave, but Yu Meng called him back, "Find a car to pick up two people in the city." She handed Secretary Wu the address and names. Only then did Yu Meng lean back in the large chair, feeling a pang of worry; she felt like she was getting old.

Two days later, Yu Meng met Xia Xuan and Chu Qinghe at the base's main gate. "Yu Meng, I never expected to see you here again!" Xia Xuan exclaimed. He pulled Chu Qinghe over, "This is Chu Qinghe, a highly talented membrane maker."

"Hello, Sister Chu." Yu Meng greeted Chu Qinghe with a smile. She didn't mention Dali. "It's so great that you could come. I'll take you to your accommodations, and then to your training area to familiarize you with things. We'll be getting on track tomorrow. The rules here are very strict, so you might find it a little difficult to adjust at first. If you need anything, feel free to come to me."

Qingyuan came forward to greet them, "The fifth squad is back. It's Grandma's youngest adopted son."

Fu Ke nodded in agreement. "Something's not right with them, so I had to come and find the commander."

"Sister Xia, Sister Chu, this is Teacher Qingyuan. You should start by learning from her."

Qingyuan urged, "You should go now. I'll make arrangements for your two friends."

Yu Meng nodded and left with Fu Ke.

Qingyuan sized up Xia Xuan and Chu Qinghe. "I trust Yu Meng's character, but have you ever seen a real Xenomorph?"

"I've seen the pictures and videos," Chu Qinghe said softly.

"I've never seen a real one either."

Qingyuan nodded. "Let's go settle in first, and I'll take you to see the actual place in a bit. Our learning will also be done in real-world settings, so you need to be prepared. If you really can't adapt, just tell me directly, don't force it."

The two were both excited and a little uneasy. They didn't know if they would be able to stay.

Sister Xiu sat in the chair, looking at the alien in front of her. Although it looked powerful with its fangs and claws bared, once you touched it, you would know that its heart was very soft.

As I was deep in thought, several people filed in.

"Sister Xiu, everyone's here, let's begin now." Qingyuan nodded at Sister Xiu.

Sister Xiu stood beside the alien and said, "This technique is unique to my sect. Therefore, once you have learned it, you must not pass it on to anyone without my sect's permission."

Sister Xiu placed the object in her hand into Qingyuan's. "Once you're tainted by this, the aliens will become extremely docile, which will be beneficial for our learning and manipulation. But if you're not tainted by this, you should run as far away from the aliens as possible."

The ten people all understood each other perfectly and didn't ask why. Sister Xiu slowed down her movements a lot and then told them that they could ask her if they didn't understand anything.

Looking at this technique, Xia Xuan couldn't help but think of Da Li. He couldn't help but ask Sister Xiu, "You and Yu Li are from the same lineage."

Sister Xiu nodded, "My techniques were all taught to me by my eldest sister."

Xia Xuan stopped talking and focused on Xiu Jie's technique. It was somewhat different from the technique Da Li had taught her last time.

Gradually, Xia Xuan figured out the trick and was able to keep up with Sister Xiu's techniques. But the others were clearly still clueless.

Qingyuan couldn't help but marvel at Xia Xuan's talent. She had learned it in just a few tries.

Huang Yan kept asking Sister Xiu the same question over and over again. Chu Qinghe just listened intently with her ears perked up, without making a sound.

After Xia Xuan learned the technique, she carefully taught it to Chu Qinghe. She explained it in great detail and with great organization. With her help, Sister Xiu felt much more relaxed. She really wasn't good at teaching.

Huang Yan was very embarrassed. "Aunt Qing, am I too stupid?"

"Then you should practice ten or a hundred times if others do it once." Qingyuan didn't have a good solution either. This was her friend's daughter, and she couldn't just kick her out and stop teaching her.

It wasn't until dark that everyone had learned how to do it. Sister Xiu felt like she had been climbing a mountain, and now she could finally come down.

Qingyuan was very happy. "If we handle this alien well, a new one will arrive tomorrow. This will be your job from now on."

Although everyone was tired, they were all happy. Qingyuan's words meant that all of them could stay.

On the way back to their lodgings, the group introduced themselves. Xia Xuan then learned that they were just students in the advance class. They were all candidates recommended privately by the teachers. It was an emergency selection and did not take up any of the city's regular enrollment quota.

Chu Qinghe finally felt relieved. She called her father at home to let him know she was safe and explained what had happened.

"Qinghe, with your qualifications, even if it's just a city-level quota, as long as you have the ability to get it, I, your father, am willing to give it to you." Mayor Chu was very domineering; he never cared about things like recommending the virtuous and avoiding relatives.