Replace me as the top scholar? Go talk to my Marshal Grandpa!

Seeing Wang Xian relax and regain her radiance, her second uncle, Wang Zhen, standing beside her, laughed heartily.

He stepped forward and, as was his habit, stretched out his large, fan-like hand and patted Wang Xian's shoulder twice!

"Slap! Slap!"

Although Wang Xian's body was no longer weak after being repaired by the "Three-Pattern Golden Marrow Elixir", Wang Zhen's strength was simply too great!

The slap still made Wang Xian grimace, and his shoulder went numb.

Wang Zhen, however, didn't seem to care at all, and said casually, "Kid, don't look so gloomy!"

"It's just an S-rank talent, right? It's gone, so what! No big deal!"

He patted his chest confidently, his tone bold: "Don't worry! With your second uncle here, with the Wang family here! We'll definitely find a way to find you someone even better! Someone with talent even better than S-level!"

"We have that transplant technology at our disposal. As long as we're willing to put in the effort and resources, why would we have to worry about finding talented people? Leave it to Second Uncle!"

Wang Zhen spoke with great confidence.

indeed.

Once the core of the "talent transplantation technology" is mastered, with the vast resources and energy controlled by the Wang family, it is not entirely impossible to find a talent better than S-level to transplant to Wang Xian.

As for using this "unethical" technology, does Wang Xian have any reservations?

If it were in the past...

If his status as the top scorer in his province had not been replaced and his talent had not been stripped away, Wang Xian might have felt something was amiss and felt a bit uncomfortable.

However, after experiencing being kidnapped, imprisoned, stripped of his talent, and having his life ruined, Wang Xian's mentality has undergone a tremendous change!

This world...

Sometimes, things are just that cruel and realistic.

When you uphold so-called "morality" and "bottom line," others use the most despicable and shameless means to deal with you and destroy everything you have!

So.

When you have the ability and opportunity, what's wrong with using the same or even more advanced methods to arm yourself and take back everything that belongs to you?

A cold glint flashed in Wang Xian's eyes.

He has no psychological burden at all now.

He would not refuse any reasonable means as long as there was an opportunity to become stronger and better protect himself and the people he cared about.

however.

Compared to Wang Dongyi and Wang Zhen's optimism and boldness, Uncle Wang Qi, who had been holding the "curse murder" evidence and had a furrowed brow, became increasingly serious.

He held a high position and had been navigating the power struggles of the empire for decades, witnessing countless conspiracies and political upheavals, and possessed an extraordinary keen sense of smell.

From the bizarre, "cursed" death of Bai Er.

What Wang Qi sensed was more than just a simple murder or cover-up.

He sensed a hint of... a deeper, more elaborate scheme!

Bai E's death is very likely just the first link in this grand scheme!

Or rather, it's one of the key links!

Wang Qi's premonition was soon proven true!

Just then.

One of Wang Qi's trusted subordinates hurriedly walked in from outside.

The confidant quickly walked to Wang Qi's side, first respectfully nodded to the other important figures of the Wang family present, and then leaned close to Wang Qi's ear and quickly reported something in a very low voice.

Upon hearing his confidant's report, Wang Qi's already serious expression instantly became even more solemn!

Seeing Wang Qi like this.

Everyone present knew that something bad had definitely happened again.

Aunt Wang Yeliu immediately stepped forward and asked with concern, "Big brother, what's wrong? What happened again?"

Wang Qi took a deep breath.

He glanced at Wang Xian standing beside him, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

Then, in a tone that was as steady as possible, but still carried a heavy undertone, he said softly:

"Just received the news."

A large crowd has gathered at the gate of the "relevant departments of Nanzhao Province"! They are holding banners, chanting slogans, and launching a... protest!

Wang Qi paused for a moment, then stated the core of the protest:

"They demand...that the government take immediate action to completely destroy the 'talent transplant technology'!"

Wang Yeliu, Wang Zhen, Wang Dongyi, and Wang Xian all changed their expressions upon hearing this news!

This is not finished.

Wang Qi continued, "Moreover, according to intelligence, such protests... are not limited to just one place in Nanshao Province!"

"Currently, similar large-scale protests have occurred in five provinces!"

"Everyone is demanding the destruction of talent transplantation technology!"

"In addition, similar trends and public opinion have emerged in several other provinces!"

"It's very likely that it will erupt soon!"

After Wang Qi finished speaking, the corridor outside the detention room fell into dead silence once again!

Five provinces!

Large-scale protests erupted simultaneously!

Demand the destruction of talent transplantation technology!

Almost simultaneously, everyone's gaze returned to the pitiful corpse of Bai E in the prison cell.

First, Bai E was "cursed to death"!

The "container" that originally housed Wang Xian's S-level talent was destroyed.

Followed by.

At almost the same time, large-scale protests broke out in multiple provinces, demanding that the state destroy the "talent transplant technology"!

These two events happened one after the other, so closely linked...

This doesn't seem like a coincidence at all!

This is clearly a combination of punches!

A conspiracy with interconnected links!

Curse Bai E to destroy the "container" and possibility for Wang Xian to reclaim his talent.

Launch a media storm and public protests to force the state to take action and completely destroy the "talent transplantation technology" itself!

This fundamentally eliminates any possibility that Wang Xian could acquire other outstanding talents through this technology in the future!

This whole setup has a very clear objective!

The goal is to completely block any possibility for Wang Xian to regain powerful talents and make up for his foundation through the path of "talent transplantation" in the future!

This goes beyond mere "scheming"!

This is going to... completely destroy Wang Xian's future martial arts foundation and potential!

Destroy his hope of becoming stronger!

How malicious this intention is!

How ruthless!

"asshole!!"

Wang Yeliu was the first to lose her temper, letting out a low growl of uncontrollable rage, her beautiful face flushed red with anger:

"Who is this?! Who is behind this?! How could they be so vicious as to target Xiaoxian?! What are they trying to do?! They deserve to die!!"

Well known.

Talent is extremely important in this world, whether for ordinary people or the children of powerful families.

For ordinary people, talent can guarantee their minimum standard.

For the scions of powerful families, talent raises their potential!

Wang Zhen was also furious, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

But at the same time, a sense of confusion and doubt arose in his heart.

Wang Zhen frowned and said in a deep voice, "The other side has put on such a huge show... getting five provinces to protest simultaneously! The resources, connections, and influence required behind this are absolutely astronomical!"

"Ordinary forces simply couldn't do this! This is definitely being orchestrated by a top-tier power!"

"But……"

Wang Zhen looked at Wang Xian, then at Wang Qi:

"The other side went to such great lengths to set up such a scheme, could it be... just to target Xiao Xian? Just to destroy his potential future talent?"

"Isn't this... a bit too much?"

Wang Zhen's doubts were also the questions in the minds of many people present.

Wang Xian herself found it unbelievable.

Although he has a special identity as a direct descendant of the Wang family, he is still just a teenager, and his future potential is uncertain.

Is it worthwhile for a top power to expend so much effort and resources to set up such a costly scheme that seems to be aimed at him personally?

The input and output seem disproportionate, don't they?

Just as everyone was puzzled.

Wang Qi, who had been silent all along, slowly raised his head.

His gaze swept over Wang Zhen, Wang Dongyi, and Wang Yeliu, and finally landed on Wang Xian.

Wang Qi's eyes were very deep, as if they held many secrets.

He spoke, his voice soft, but each word struck like a hammer blow to everyone's hearts:

"Second brother, third brother, fourth sister... don't forget."

Wang Qi paused, then said, word by word:

"Xiao Xian... he's not just a direct descendant of our Wang family."

"He is also... the son of the sixth brother, Wang Quan."

As soon as Wang Qi said those words.

Wang Zhen, Wang Dongyi, and Wang Yeliu all jolted violently!

The expression on his face froze instantly!

They were struck as if by lightning, and suddenly understood something!

The look in his eyes as he looked at Wang Xian suddenly became incredibly complex, containing heartache, realization, anger, and a deeper worry.

……