HPDBC Chapter 122: 121: Still Need to Shock Him (Please Subscribe)
Chapter 122: 121: Still Need to Shock Him (Please Subscribe)
Chapter 122: Chapter 121: Still Need to Shock Him (Please Subscribe)
Lin Rui knew that Zhao Yan’s martial arts standard was far superior to his own, with a chasm-like gap between them.
Not only had Zhao Yan implanted a special-grade Dragon and Tiger Golden Core, but he likely also had several S-grade or higher auxiliary cybernetic enhancements.
So, Lin Rui didn’t hold back. As soon as he saw Zhao Yan pick up his chopsticks, he made his move directly, jabbing with his own chopsticks and creating a blur of afterimages beside the dining table.
“Holy shit!” Nolan Wei, who was by his side, almost dropped his jaw in shock. “That’s fast!”
Such a fast strike! This guy didn’t even have synthetic blood serum implanted, and yet his speed was already catching up to Nolan’s!
Was this the power of SS+ grade auxiliary cybernetic enhancements? Was the enhancement that significant?
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No! The martial arts Lin Rui demonstrated with the chopsticks were also very powerful, and they were highly compatible with his enhancements—a style Nolan had never seen before.
He immediately captured the footage and used video matching to search, but he couldn’t find any videos with similar movements on the network.
Lu Fang’s complexion had paled slightly too.
He had come to the banquet today with the intention of challenging Lin Rui.@@@@
Recently, Lu Fang had implanted his first piece of S+ grade auxiliary cybernetic enhancement and had made progress in his martial arts, which boosted his confidence.
But after watching Lin Rui engage with Zhao Yan, he realized that instead of closing the gap between them, it had widened even more.
“Tap! Tap! Tap, tap, tap—”
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The two’s exchange of moves was extremely fast, delivering over thirty strikes in an instant.
Lin Rui initially used the advantage of the initiative to suppress Zhao Yan’s chopsticks in front of his face, but Zhao Yan quickly recovered and started to counterattack.
Seeing a good point to stop, Lin Rui decisively retreated his chopsticks, “Stop! I won’t fight anymore; my current level is about this.”
There was no need to continue; he had already showcased the advantages of his martial arts to the fullest—that was extreme speed and variation.
Lin Rui felt inwardly shaken, pondering that Zhao Yan must have implanted at least four S+ grade enhancements! His combat power rating was definitely above S+ grade, on par with the former Blood Blade Ji.
He now hadn’t implanted synthetic blood serum, and his strength was far from that of his variant body, so he was completely overwhelmed by Zhao Yan.
Was this the level of a Deputy General from the Second City University? Then, what level was the Main General?
And had Zhao Yan lost his position as a Deputy General at the Second City University?
Zhao Yan’s own heart was also churning, struggling to settle down.
A good two breaths later, Zhao Yan finally spoke up, “Lin Rui, did you create your own Cultivation Technique and martial arts to match your enhancements? You wield chopsticks like a knife, and the technique seems unfamiliar.”
Lin Rui smiled slightly, “You noticed, Zhao? I felt that my previous martial arts were not sufficient to bring out the potential of the enhancements, so I made some slight improvements on top of my original martial arts base. Indeed, I’m not familiar with it yet, and I need more practice.”
His statement sent shockwaves through the minds of the others present.
This guy had truly created his own martial arts stance work? And it seemed quite impressive.
Si Malin was squinting as he savored each bite, experiencing the ultimate pleasure on both his taste buds and in his spirit.
He then raised an eyebrow, having spotted a rival at the table.
It was Lin Rui. For some reason, this guy’s pace in picking up dishes had suddenly quickened, yet his movements remained elegant, with a touch of nobility.
Si Malin glanced sideways at Lin Xi and then opened the chat with Lin Rui.
Divine Doctor Si Malin (Si Malin): Lin Rui, starting tomorrow, study biology, internal medicine, and prosthetic surgery with me. I’ll send you a few book lists later, along with some teaching videos. I’ll check your homework bi-weekly. If your results during summer break satisfy me, I’ll give you a chance to directly pursue a Ph.D. without exams.
This little girl didn’t want him to tell her brother the truth, and the Longevity Association had also warned him, but Si Malin truly did not want to see this top-notch little chef meet her end.
He couldn’t outright tell the truth, but he could lead Lin Rui to perceive it on his own.
After receiving the message, Lin Rui looked puzzled and glanced toward Si Malin.
Though he was currently in a possessed state, Spirit #2 was only interested in the food and did not interfere with his operation of the smart bracelet.
Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): Okay! Thank you for the recognition, Professor, I’ll study diligently.
If it had been before, Lin Rui would have worried about not having enough time, but now he had learned of Soul Power Points, a method to quickly study.
Si Malin was slightly surprised that Lin Rui’s pace of eating was not affected at all.
He then spoke up directly, “Also, you need to gather some money to create an artificial body for Lin Xi, to summon her to the extreme boundary star.”
The moment Si Malin spoke, everyone at the table froze, turning towards him in utter astonishment.
Without taking his eyes off Si Malin, Lin Rui forcefully controlled his gaze.
Yu Feicui was puzzled, “Professor, Lin Xi is only 16 years old. Even if she descends upon the extreme boundary star, she wouldn’t be able to start cultivating, right? Besides, she doesn’t have a license for an artificial body.”
Considering the ‘spirit-flesh convergence’ issue, artificial body warriors typically choose someone of the same age when creating artificial bodies.
Why do artificial body warriors descend upon the extreme boundary star only at 18? It’s simply because the fontanelle usually closes around that age.
“That’s why he needs to raise some money,” Si Malin said, taking advantage of the pause in the meal to heap his bowl full, “Without a license for an artificial body, he’ll have to self-fund it. People on the extreme boundary star generally start martial cultivation at 18, but there are many exceptions. I have a way to make her artificial body’s fontanelle close earlier, and as it happens, Lin Rui has top-tier blood essence at his disposal.”
The amount of four-realm imperial blood that Lin Rui had brought, which remained after producing synthetic blood serum, was more than adequate for creating top-tier blood essence.
Lin Xi’s chances of survival probably couldn’t be aided by the Federation’s biotech, or else the Longevity Association wouldn’t have easily given up on her – a top biological weapon known as the Despair Heavenly Girl.
Lin Xi’s only chance to live lay on the extreme boundary star, that world existing at the convergence point of two spacetime dimensions, filled with countless wonders.
Lin Xi’s eyes shone at the mention of this.
She wasn’t thinking too much, just genuinely intrigued and curious about the extreme boundary star, knowing that artificial body warriors could enhance their combat abilities much faster than conventional prosthetic martial artists.
Their martial arts society, including Yu Feicui, all possessed their own artificial bodies.
But such a self-funded artificial body would cost much, wouldn’t it?
Many in Base Nine chose to self-fund their artificial bodies, all of whom were multi-millionaires and elite figures.
Lin Rui, on the other hand, was contemplative. Why did Si Malin suddenly take him as a student today and urge him to finance an artificial body for Lin Xi? What was his ulterior motive?