Super Gene Hunting Ground

Since Qin Lu and Xingyun Piaoxue were best buddies from college, having this connection immediately brought Yang Xiao much closer to the Jino City Lord.

The atmosphere at dinner was lively and relaxed.

To win over the Jino City Lord, Yang Xiao agreed to ultimately offer ten mines for Xingyun Piaoxue to manage. After handing over 20% to the Great Dragon Empire, he would split the rest equally with Yang Xiao, with each party getting 40%.

As for how the Jino City Lord and his young brother-in-law would divide it up, Yang Xiao didn’t care.

The Jino City Lord naturally understood and appreciated Yang Xiao’s generous offer.

Suddenly, the Jino City Lord realized that his rich, hip-hop-loving brother-in-law was not entirely useless. Thanks to Qin Lu, he felt he could trust Xingyun Piaoxue to work in the mines.

Yang Xiao and the Jino City Lord agreed that once everything was arranged on Yang Xiao’s end, there would be a public ceremony in Karachi City marking the allegiance of Wildman Valley to the Great Dragon Empire, which would also serve as an investor conference.

After dinner, as Jino City Lord’s representative, Xingyun Piaoxue took Qin Lu and Yang Xiao out to the brothel for fun.

Yang Xiao said with a smile:

”You two best buddies haven’t seen each other for a long time; you guys go have fun. I’m going to the Slave Market to run some errands.”

Qin Lu laughed:

”Brother Yang, you’re not going to buy another female slave, are you? You already have three wives back home. Are you still buying?”

Xingyun Piaoxue was stunned, then laughed:

”Brother Yang, buying women is such a hassle; why don’t you just go to the brothels?” Yang Xiao chuckled and replied:

”Qin Lu, let’s meet up at the usual place later tonight, Sunset Gorge Inn. Have fun!”

With that said, Yang Xiao turned and left.

Qin Lu shook his head and walked towards the brothel in Karachi City with Xingyun Piaoxue.

More than ten minutes later, Yang Xiao arrived at the Slave Market and found the shop where he had previously bought Ming Yue.

As evening fell, the street lights came on and there were still quite a few people strolling around the Slave Market.

Yang Xiao entered the shop and saw the shopkeeper sitting in a chair, holding a pot of tea, with one leg crossed over the other, humming an unknown tune, looking completely at ease.

”Shopkeeper Xu, living the life, aren’t you!”

Shopkeeper Xu was startled and stood up from his chair.

”Does this esteemed guest require anything? I have new slaves here, both men and women.”

”Hehe, it seems Shopkeeper Xu’s memory fades with wealth, not remembering who I am.”

Shopkeeper Xu squinted his eyes, looked at Yang Xiao intently for a few seconds, and then laughed:

”Ah, it turns out to be Young Master Yang! Long time no see. I was just about to look for you. Have a seat, drink some tea!”

Yang Xiao sat down next to the table; Shopkeeper Xu quickly poured him a cup of tea and handed it to Yang Xiao.

”Shopkeeper Xu, any leads on the information I asked you to look into last time?”

Shopkeeper Xu glanced outside the shop, walked over to close the shop door, then turned back and sat opposite Yang Xiao, and whispered:

”Young Master Yang, Genetic Evolution Research Institute is heavily guarded, and ordinary people can’t just enter to gather news. I spent a lot of money and relied on very important connections to probe for some information for you.”

Yang Xiao laughed and said:

”Let’s hear it. If the information you have is worth it, I’ll pay you more.”

Shopkeeper Xu looked around the living room and whispered:

”A friend from Witch Star has brought me information. The Genetic Evolution Research Institute indeed has several Divine Dragons captured from Earth.”

”Oh!”

Yang Xiao was surprised.

He recalled Long Xiang mentioning that her father, brother, and some of their kin had been captured; it seemed they really had been brought to Witch Star.

Yang Xiao didn’t care whether Shopkeeper Xu was telling the truth or lying. He casually took out a Black Gold Card,

”Bring your card reader. I’ll transfer another 100,000 Crystal Coins to you.”

The best way to deal with a businessman is by satisfying them with money.

Hearing this, the shopkeeper was overjoyed and quickly took out a portable card reader and a Black Gold Card from his Space Ring.

Yang Xiao transferred 100,000 Gold Coins to Shopkeeper Xu,

”Tell me in more detail; let’s see how much your information is really worth.”

For Yang Xiao, millions were no obstacle; he did not hesitate to spend money to achieve his goals.

Shopkeeper Xu quickly said:

”I have a friend who secretly recorded a video, please see if this is it.”

Shopkeeper Xu took out a Jade Pendant from a Space Ring, placed it in his palm, and slowly activated energy. There was a buzzing sound, and a virtual three-dimensional hologram appeared in mid-air.

Yang Xiao’s heart shook upon seeing it!

In the image, three Giant Dragons, each a hundred meters long, were locked behind iron bars in an underground cave, with Beast Suppressing Necklaces around their necks.

The three Giant Dragons seemed very weary and weak.

The video seemed to be recorded secretly; it was very short and the distance made it not very clear.

Yang Xiao had seen Long Xiang’s true form and recognized a familiar aura with just one glance.

Without a word, Yang Xiao transferred 500,000 Crystal Coins to Shopkeeper Xu.

Shopkeeper Xu saw the transfer and was astounded. Today he had indeed found a gold mine; a few months ago he received a deposit of 100,000, and today he got another 600,000 Crystal Coins for just one video.

”Tell me what the specifics are. What does the Genetic Evolution Research Institute plan to do with these Giant Dragons?”

Shopkeeper Xu smacked his lips, took a sip of water from his tea cup, and said:

”Young Master Yang, this is confidential information. My friend isn’t particularly clear on the details. The information he brought suggests that Genetic Evolution Research Institute is currently mapping the Divine Dragon’s genetic chart, hoping to find useful data within the Divine Dragon’s genome that could help the people of Witch Star improve their Evolution Level.”

”You Witch Star people are so advanced in Genetic Evolution; you still need to study the biology of Earth?”

Shopkeeper Xu laughed:

”Young Master Yang, this you may not know. Each planet’s creatures have their unique genes. Some species have genes that are especially suitable for Genetic Evolution, while others do not.

By studying those animal genes that are fit for evolution, secrets can be unlocked to modify our own genes.”

Yang Xiao thought of the fate of the chimpanzee and Golden Lion King when they were trafficked and asked:

”When will Genetic Evolution Research Institute finish their research? Will they sell those three dragons?”

”Ah, I don’t know about that. That should be a secret of completed gene research.”

”Any other information?”

”Not for the time being. I am having my friend pay close attention to this matter. As soon as there is any new information, I will notify you immediately.”

Yang Xiao nodded and transferred another 300,000 Crystal Coins to Shopkeeper Xu, making him a bit embarrassed.

”Young Master Yang, I... How can I accept this?”