Chapter 79: 074 Confidence 6 (Thanks to the Alliance Hierarch who loves to sleep, Little Orange Cat)
Chapter 79: 074 Confidence 6 (Thanks to the Alliance Hierarch who loves to sleep, Little Orange Cat)
“Perfect,” Xindela’s face showed a flicker of surprise. “The combat master you asked me to help introduce has responded.”
“Oh? Is it that military instructor who created Dragon Whisker Strength?” Li Chengyi immediately became interested.
“Yes. The master’s name is a bit special, called Yu Long,” Xindela explained, “Yu as in prison, Long as in dragon.”
“Is there such a surname as Yu?” Li Chengyi was astonished.
“Of course not, he’s an orphan who changed it himself later,” Xindela replied, “I’ll give you an address later, and you can go try it out yourself. The old man used to be very picky, but now he’s not. He’s already satisfied as long as someone is willing to learn.”
He sighed.
“I thought he was just getting old, with many injuries and illnesses, lacking the energy to teach you. Now it seems he can’t let go of his obsession.”
“You didn’t finish about the Pureblood Sect, boss,” Li Chengyi swiftly brought the conversation back.
“Oh, right, the Pureblood Sect. What they call pureblood is… I can’t explain it in a short time, I’ll send you some materials and you’ll understand,” Xindela said and started operating his AR to send a data packet to Li Chengyi.
Upon receiving, downloading, and opening it.
A brief introduction to the Pureblood Sect immediately appeared before Li Chengyi.
‘Within the Mecha Engineers, a portion of insightful individuals aimed to compensate for their disadvantages when facing genetically enhanced bodies, as well as to remedy the Mecha Engineers’ significant energy drain and insufficient endurance when controlling Flying Yi.’
‘They continuously tried and experimented until they finally explored a unique path through various drugs and gene fusion to strengthen themselves.’
‘The Pureblood Sect doesn’t completely reject modifications, and some may have a few mechanical parts in their bodies, but they absolutely refuse to embed artificial intelligence in themselves.’
‘Some suspect that the Pureblood Sect may have absorbed some of the ideologies of the once United Front.’
“Drug genetic enhancement… isn’t that still modification?” Li Chengyi was at a loss for words.
“Yes, want to try it? The effectiveness isn’t that impressive. Pureblood Sect is just a path developed to assist Mecha Engineers, with a very low ceiling. But it doesn’t cost much and paired with Exoskeleton Power Armor, it can have some potential,” Xindela inquired.
“Give it a try?” Li Chengyi felt he was already in enough trouble and it was time to rest and lay low for a while.
“Then get ready, I’ll take you to a Drug Customizer later to tailor a Pureblood path for you. Sima Gui took this same route,” Xindela said, proving to be a resourceful boss with all sorts of connections.
“Thanks, boss!” Li Chengyi immediately responded.
“By the way, make sure the money is ready, customization starts at a million,” Xindela mentioned.
“…..” Li Chengyi’s enthusiasm suddenly died.
“What if I don’t have the money?” he asked with a helpless look, “Can I get an interest-free loan, boss?”
“….. Do you really think I’m made of money?” Xindela’s eyes widened. “Enough, enough, get out of here! I’m weary just seeing you.”
Li Chengyi stood up with a smile.
“But I really am out of money, boss. If you won’t lend it, then I’ll have to wait. I’ll come back after I’ve earned some more from you.”
“… You… when did I not notice how cheeky you were!?” Xindela was at a loss for words.
He had always thought Li Chengyi was the most honest and upright Blind Spot Individual he had ever met.
Now it seemed, the man was not honest, but rather too good at pretending.
“Forget it, I’ll cover you for now. Your time is almost up, right? Help me with a mission next time to pay me back,” Xindela said helplessly.
“Thanks, boss!” Li Chengyi immediately bowed and quickly left the room as if afraid Xindela might change his mind.
Just as he was about to leave the office, Xindela called out from behind,
“Cheng Yi.”
“Hmm?” Li Chengyi turned back.
“Make sure to rest when you can and don’t push yourself too hard,” Xindela said earnestly, “You’ll break down.”
He had seen many Blind Spot Individuals fall apart under the relentless pressure of imminent death. At first, they could keep steady, but later on, facing the constant threat of the Blind Spot, most became a different kind of person.
Selfish, indulgent, seeking only their own pleasures, wild, fearless of death, chasing thrills.
“I understand,” Li Chengyi said and left through the door, coming face to face with Pencil Eyebrow who was standing by the door.
He greeted her with a smile.
Pencil Eyebrow shuddered inexplicably, stepping back as if sensing some danger.
Li Chengyi’s smile faded.
“Is there something wrong with me?”
“No, nothing, it’s just… I don’t know why.” Pencil Eyebrow had previously warned him in secret about Sima Gui’s personality.
But now… she looked at the seemingly gentle smile on Li Chengyi’s face, yet couldn’t help but be reminded of the neurotic smile often present on Sima Gui’s face.
The two were becoming increasingly similar.
From Pencil Eyebrow’s reaction, Li Chengyi vaguely sensed something.
As usual, he greeted everyone in the company, then entered the elevator and put on his AR glasses.
The glasses turned a dark color, covering his eyes at that moment, which also concealed his increasingly abnormal pupils.
Leaving the company, Li Chengyi didn’t immediately hail a cab home. Instead, he strolled along the street, browsing through the little shops one by one.
Groups of middle school girls on weekend leave were bustling in and out of little accessory stores. Boys were occasionally spotted in competitive internet cafes and snack shops.
The innocent and pure voices of the youth constantly rang in his ears, gradually calming the weird urge building in Li Chengyi’s heart.