Chapter 59: A Remarkable Improvement
Luo Fei didn't notice that Tian Xiao had removed a piece of the black Jiaolong insect beast's pancreas from its body.
When Tian Xiao landed, he deliberately avoided the surveillance cameras, hiding the pancreas on his person.
In just two months, the elite from all subsidiaries and the headquarters of Yunzhong Corporation would join the Dragon Slayer Youth Initiative. Tian Xiao knew he had to act quickly to strengthen his physical abilities, narrowing the gap between himself and the talented young elites from the headquarters.
A group of people surrounded Tian Xiao, chattering away for quite a while before they finally dispersed.
Luo Fei was not easily fooled.
He still asked Tian Xiao several questions.
The process of the counterattack was decisive and efficient. This was certainly not something anyone could achieve merely through talent. Luo Fei began to suspect that Tian Xiao might have undergone specialized training at a military academy.
Landing back in the cabin from mid-air was something an average newcomer could never have experienced...
Seeing the determined expression on Luo Fei's face, as though he intended to get to the bottom of things, Tian Xiao reluctantly revealed part of his secrets.
"Big Brother Luo, feel the material of my combat suit."
Luo Fei followed his words and felt it. His eyes widened in shock.
"This is the military's H-series combat suit. You're wearing an official military combat suit?!"
This piece of gear cost five million, and only he and Wu Hao could afford it in their security team.
He knew well that with this combat suit, even facing a G-level insect beast, it could offer some protection against fatal blows.
"When did you buy this?"
Luo Fei couldn't help himself.
He remembered that Tian Xiao didn't have the capital to afford this suit before he started making his fortune with the batch of purple-sale minerals.
Tian Xiao casually followed his lead, telling him about the one million he had invested in the New Moon City training center and how he ended up with twelve million after betting.
Luo Fei was stunned.
This was possible?!
A twelve-to-one odds, and he actually managed to win?!
His luck was off the charts!
"What else did you buy?"
"Biological chips. I bought four in total, planning to use them for H9. I also got some gene-enhancement liquid…"
Tian Xiao knew he needed to reveal something to ease Luo Fei's doubts about his abilities.
He had already let Qinglong consume the second biological chip on the way, which would elevate his chip level to H7 in a few days.
Saying he had bought gene-enhancement liquid was to make his rapid physical improvement sound more believable.
Luo Fei's attention was, as expected, diverted, and he eagerly pressed on.
"What level is your chip now? How's your physical fitness?"
Although he knew Tian Xiao worked hard on his training, he wasn't sure exactly how strong his physical abilities were, only that they must be better than Chen Wuling's.
This time, Tian Xiao didn't hold back. He answered openly:
"My chip level is H6, and it will soon reach H7."
"Muscle strength: 14.3, muscle stress flexibility: 14.3, biological energy: 205."
"Over 200…"
"H9-level physical fitness! How many bottles of gene-enhancement liquid did you use?!"
Luo Fei was shocked on the spot.
He clearly remembered when he first met Tian Xiao, the latter didn't even have a civilian chip and had a basic body constitution with attributes under 10 points, his overall strength at H2.
In less than two months, Tian Xiao had reached H9!
Of course, Tian Xiao knew that this transformation was due to the pancreas from ferocious beasts and insect beasts.
He had consumed three pieces of ferocious beast pancreases and more than ten insect beast pancreases, equivalent to several doses of gene-enhancement liquid. If he hadn't reached H9 by now, his body would have been useless.
But for now, he only said he used two bottles of the enhancement liquid.
That way, he could set a more plausible path for his future.
"Two bottles and you're already at H9…"
Luo Fei's lips trembled uncontrollably as he turned his gaze to the side.
He didn't know what to say.
It was better to stay silent.
He had been training for years, using four bottles of enhancement liquid, just to push his muscle strength and flexibility to H9...
The comparison was humiliating!
"Not bad."
Luo Fei forced a smile, offering encouragement.
"Two bottles of gene-enhancement liquid to reach H9 shows you have decent talent. Your hard work has paid off. Well done!"
After some praise, he made an excuse to leave, heading off to find a place to drink.
Tian Xiao passed the test.
He secretly found a spot to finish the black Jiaolong insect beast's pancreas, leaving nothing behind, then returned to his quarters to start training.
The pancreas of a G-level insect beast, when used by someone at the H-level, had a very intense effect.
Tian Xiao was concerned that someone might look at the data on the training equipment and see a sudden surge in his physical fitness, which would create unnecessary trouble. He wasn't ready for his pancreas consumption to be exposed.
He wasn't sure he could handle the fallout from such a revelation.
It was best to wait for the official announcement.
Tian Xiao closed himself off for training.
He had also sent the modified Qingniao for repairs. Everyone assumed he was resting in his room, leaving him undisturbed.
Taking advantage of this time, Tian Xiao spent an entire day quietly absorbing the potent effects of the G-level pancreas.
His muscle strength skyrocketed from 14.3 to 15.6;
Muscle stress flexibility surged from 14.3 to 15.7, overtaking muscle strength for the first time.
Perhaps the accumulated mutagenic substances in the black Jiaolong insect beast's body favored muscle stress flexibility, which correlated with agility.
In any case!
He was now just one step away from the G-level physique of 16 points.
Tian Xiao even suspected that his current physical fitness might have surpassed that of Luo Fei.
Twenty-four hours later, the security team received the news:
Luo Fei's chip and physical fitness had officially reached G-level, and he had submitted a formal application to the company to enter the base director reserve sequence — the future head of the base.
Tian Xiao was slightly surprised.
According to his previous life's experience, Luo Fei had wasted quite a bit of resources in the internal conflicts with Wu Hao, and it wasn't until two years later that he officially reached G-level and submitted his application.
Now, he had made the breakthrough two years ahead of schedule.
This had everything to do with Tian Xiao's arrival.
Wu Hao was caught;
The base had become Luo Fei's personal fief.
With a secure backer and the ten million Tian Xiao had provided, Luo Fei's success in advancing to G-level was a given.
Meanwhile, two other pieces of good news surfaced.
Luo Fei had uploaded the account of the patrol team's encounter with the black Jiaolong insect beast in area G46 to the company headquarters, officially recommending the current deputy squad leader, Tian Xiao, to become the leader of the base security team. He also recommended Chen Wuling, the security squad leader, to be the deputy.
The security department was in an uproar.
Everyone excitedly spread the news.
"Fantastic."
"Tian Xiao!"
"I heard the base commander, General Lin Xu, has applied for a transfer to the fleet! If that happens, our squad leader might become the highest authority at the base, and you and Chen Ge will be the number one and two figures in the security team."
It felt like New Year's Eve to everyone.
Tian Xiao blinked.
What were they thinking?
Did they really believe the senior executives at headquarters were a bunch of incompetent fools?
Would they allow the base to become Luo Fei's private fief?
Why didn't General Lin Xu get along with the security team? Wasn't it because of the need for mutual supervision and checks and balances?