Ch 128: Ready To Depart

【Unlocked Trait: Close Combat Bonus】

【Close Combat Bonus: The closer the target, the greater the damage inflicted.】

“That’s it?” Li Yu seemed less than satisfied with this trait.

He allowed someone to get so close while wielding a bow and arrow; he couldn’t imagine how strong the opponent was. Would such a skilled person fear a small handgun?

Anyway, it’s already upgraded, so let’s make do with it. If it’s truly useless, I’ll replace it later.

“Click.”

The Energy Core in Li Yu’s hand cracked again.

After consuming two Yellow Energy Cores, all those new Equipment Slots finally reached Level 5.

Li Yu let out a long sigh of relief. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Fu Xiyao happily rolling around on the bed.

“Why so happy?” Li Yu could clearly sense her joy.

Fu Xiyao hurriedly sat up, her face slightly flushed: “Nothing…”

“I think I just became a Second-Order Awakener.” She couldn’t wait until tomorrow; unable to contain her excitement, she immediately shared the good news with Li Yu.

Li Yu smiled, grabbed Fu Xiyao’s hand, and carefully sensed her Energy Fluctuation.

‘Mm, gentle.’

‘No, her Energy has indeed increased significantly.’

However, compared to those attack-type Awakeners, these improvements were barely noticeable.

“That’s right, you are indeed a Second-Order Awakener.” Li Yu nodded slightly, then said:

“Rewarding you with an Exotic Beast Core.”

Fu Xiyao’s lower lip immediately drooped.

Li Yu looked outside; it was getting late.

Then he pointed to the small Tactical Suit: “Try it on; does it fit? If not, I’ll exchange it tomorrow.”

Fu Xiyao took off her Camouflage Uniform and was about to try it on when Li Yu pounced.

Dark clouds rolled in the sky, and the rain poured down.

……

The next day, both were in high spirits.

Fu Xiyao finally put on the Tactical Suit.

Then, at Li Yu’s insistence, she put on a Bulletproof Vest and a Bulletproof Helmet; she was fully armed.

Only when Fu Xiyao felt a little stuffy wearing the Helmet did Li Yu agree to let her carry it.

Even so, Li Yu continued to warn her:

“Put it on immediately if you encounter danger, understand?”

“Mm.” Fu Xiyao nodded vigorously. She felt like a child.

Li Yu packed up all the Weapons and Equipment, folded up the House, held Fu Xiyao’s waist, rode Xiao Hei, and returned to Qingcheng.

Qingcheng Underground Laboratory.

A Lu Family member was tightly bound to a table, struggling desperately.

Once a high-ranking official in Qingcheng, he was now a pitiful test subject.

“Ugh—”

His eyes were filled with Fear, staring straight at Lu Fan standing nearby. He made continuous unintelligible sounds.

“Zhou Xu, you must proceed with the fusion slowly. You must know your limits. Don’t let anyone die, understand?”

Lu Fan took out the blue Marble that imprisoned Lu Qinglin and softly said:

“Our main goal is to completely cure his illness, not to torture him.”

Looking at the twisted, struggling body on the table, a satisfied smile finally appeared on Lu Fan’s face.

“I might come down to inspect anytime.”

“Yes, it absolutely won’t be fatal, I guarantee it!” Zhou Xu’s face was filled with terror.

Lu Fan looked at Zhou Xu’s scared appearance and comforted him: “Don’t be afraid.”

“You’ve done well this year. The Exotic Beast Gene fusion has basically succeeded.”

“When there weren’t any experiments, you often chatted with me. You’re much better than those ungrateful people from the Lu Family.”

“Thank you, Young Master, thank you, Young Master.” Zhou Xu repeatedly thanked him cautiously.

Zhou Xu only talked to Lu Fan during experiments because he had heard of Lu Fan’s tragic experiences, feeling pity for his background and upbringing.

Unexpectedly, this reason saved his life.

Otherwise, just by constantly fusing Exotic Beast Genes into Lu Fan, he would have been dead by now.

Lu Fan looked Zhou Xu up and down. He could clearly feel Zhou Xu’s fear and obedience, which made him very satisfied:

“There are too many subjects. I’ll trouble you to take more care in the future. This experimental process will probably take a long time.”

“I will definitely not betray your Trust.” Zhou Xu’s voice carried a deep sense of Gratitude.

Lu Fan nodded, approving of his attitude.

Zhou Xu finally relaxed, knowing he was temporarily safe.

But Zhou Xu also knew that his life still hung by a thread.

He had to be more careful and cautious, not allowing even the slightest mistake.

Lu Fan turned, looking again at the struggling Lu Family member on the table. A cold look flashed in his eyes:

“This person is terminally ill.”

“However, I’ve called the best Awakener Doctor in Qingcheng. From now on, he will ensure the health of these experimental subjects. Don’t worry about any Wounds that may occur during the experiment.”

After Lu Fan finished speaking, a person in a neat white coat slowly walked over, looking at the person on the table with Excitement.

He was clearly the ‘Doctor’ Lu Fan mentioned who could treat the patients’ wounds.

“I’ll remind you again, our purpose is treatment. During the experiment, you must keep them conscious; otherwise, the treatment effect will be greatly reduced.” Lu Fan patted Zhou Xu on the shoulder after finishing.

Zhou Xu quickly nodded: “Yes, Young Master Lu Fan, I understand. I will ensure that every step of the experiment meets your requirements.”

“Mm.” Lu Fan smiled and added:

“They don’t deserve sympathy.”

Zhou Xu’s heart tightened; he knew this was a warning from Lu Fan. He quickly replied:

“Please rest assured, my Loyalty to you is unquestionable.”

Lu Fan turned and left, leaving the Doctor and Zhou Xu in the Laboratory.

Zhou Xu walked to the experimental table with a Syringe. The Lu Family member tied to the table was still struggling desperately.

Looking at this once imposing Qingcheng leader, Zhou Xu was momentarily lost in thought.

Everything in the laboratory remained unchanged, except that the person on the table had been replaced.

“Let’s see, several experiments a day; I’m getting busy,” Zhou Xu jokingly said to himself.

With that said, Zhou Xu plunged a needle into the man’s arm.

The ‘Doctor’ in the white coat beside him was also extremely excited, pulling out a larger Syringe and plunging it into the man’s other arm, seemingly helping with treatment.

Lu Fan came out of the Laboratory and had just returned to his newly chosen Office when his Adjutant rushed in to report:

“Young Master Lu Fan, Li Yu has returned. Should I inform him to come over?”

“No need, I’ll go find him myself.”

Lu Fan glanced at the Photo on his desk and stood up.

The photo was of a Middle-Aged Man who looked extremely similar to him.

Lu Fan knew the time had come, and he was ready. The sooner he went to Yan City, the better.

“Have Squad One wait downstairs; prepare for escort and support.”

“Yes.”

The Adjutant immediately went to make arrangements.