Meanwhile, in the lab, Jian Wei and Jian Rui were deep in analysis. Data streams glowed across the console, biometric logs and psychic resonance charts laid bare.
Jian Rui leaned back, eyes narrowing. "He really doesn't need a guide," he murmured.
Jian Wei nodded slowly. "But he is still an esper. Through and through."
And that, more than anything, was what made Yu Xi so dangerous. There was no sign of him having the traits of a guide at all.
"See zero per cent guide traits," Jian Wei said, tapping the interface. "None. Not even recessive markers."
Jian Rui leaned in, eyes narrowing. "But his resonance is stable. He doesn't destabilize without one."
"Exactly," Jian Wei replied. "He is a pure Esper. But more than that, he might never need a guide. His internal regulation is... unprecedented."
Jian Rui folded his arms, thoughtful. "Do you want to test him again?"
Jian Wei shrugged. "Yeah. Just to be sure."
Jian Rui nodded. "Do it."
