[Flame Thunder Emperor Evolution Theory], this was the item Li Ming chose to control, to enhance his development speed and elevate his foundational strength as quickly as possible.
Soon, Chen Dahai’s home was turned upside down, and indeed, some clues were found that confirmed the identity of the Torch member.
This matter caused quite an impact; after several high-ranking officials discussed, they issued new commands.
As a principle, members of the temporary command post are not allowed to be alone with Li Ming or Feder.
If it is necessary to meet alone, they must wear a gene inhibitor, to prevent any accidents from happening.
All external visitors must wear a gene inhibitor!
The screening for Torch members became more stringent, especially for members of the temporary command post.
Amidst the bustle, another seven days passed.
Within the hidden main ship of Torch, the leader’s projection was browsing through documents and spoke gravely, "How can it be this slow, only this much material and people have been sent in."
His subordinate reported helplessly, "Leader, these items are all banned and restricted goods; we have already activated Star Creation Company’s advanced Torch members, but it also takes time to send them in bit by bit."
The leader frowned, then asked again, "What about the two covert level Torch members, any news?"
"No, we have lost all contact with them, and I fear the worst."
Upon hearing this, the leader’s expression darkened, "Speed up the process!"
"Is Li Ming training again?"
In the laboratory’s metallic corridor, Feder stopped Li Ruoning who was heading towards him and asked.
"Prince Feder..." Li Ruoning first nodded in greeting, then responded, "Yes, right now Li Ming is in the training room."
Feder couldn’t help but say, "Was he always before, often staying in the training room?"
"Yes." Li Ruoning gave a wry smile and said, "Yeah, whenever he has nothing else to do, he likes to stay in the training room and rarely even goes outside."
Such a diligent guy, Feder inwardly sighed; developing gene seeds is certainly not a pleasure.
"The training room is over there." Li Ruoning was about to lead Feder there but was refused.
"I’ve been here before, I know where it is."
In the training room, Li Ming was shirtless, his robust muscles constantly trembling, sweat pouring down like rain, arcs of electricity and flames sporadically erupting across his body’s surface as he assumed postures difficult for normal life forms to achieve.
With his eyes firmly closed, [Flame Thunder Emperor Evolution Theory] was in operation, and he could clearly feel his cells extraordinarily active, electric and thermal energy passing through the cells in specific patterns keeping them in a constant state of excitement, with pain and itching sensations continually coming through.
Both the training method and Evolution Theory were operating within his body; had anyone else seen it, their jaw would have surely dropped.
In a sudden moment, intense electric arcs violently burst from him, flames roared, filling the entire training room, his aura as a high-level predator grew even more profound.
After a short while, he took a deep breath, quickly moved to the genetic testing device in the room, and after some operations, the numbers popped up.
Indeed, Li Ming smiled; his development progress had officially passed the second node.
Ever since he mastered [Flame Thunder Evolution Theory], his control objects for development systems were strengthened anew.
This Evolution Theory brought about an eightfold increase in development speed, replacing a C-grade Genetic Radiation Device and thus effecting a net increase of sixfold.
His development speed once again reached the terrifying rate of a 1% increase per day, though it would naturally diminish after reaching 60%.
He chugged a nutrient potion as the physical drain from the Evolution Theory also began to wear on him.
However, during this time, he discovered that recovery enhancement, useful for wounds, also had an effect on his stamina, or to be more precise, it affected all aspects of his body.
This realization made him give quite some thought to the recovery system, which might be more important than he had initially imagined.
In these seven days, the laboratory had been almost completely cleaned, and staff members gradually returned from the temporary command post to the lab.
The blockade on the starport was also partially lifted; it was not possible to keep the foreign civilization visitors detained indefinitely.
The investigation into this matter had not yet concluded, but the temporary command post still stood on the open ground outside.
Also, after the recent incident, a considerable number of staff submitted their resignations.
They were genuinely frightened, and Luo Chuan didn’t say much, signing off on a generous severance package and corresponding recommendation letters for them.
If they wished to work in other laboratories, the recommendation letters would be very effective.
However, the blockade around the entire experimental island had not been lifted, and they could not leave for the time being.
Pushing open the door, Li Ming paused as he saw Feder standing not far away.
"Earl Feder, what brings you here to find me?" Li Ming greeted.
Feder’s reward had already been handed down; though he didn’t receive a hereditary earldom, he got an earl’s title along with a remote planet as his fief.
Feder’s face was slightly dark as he said gravely, "The matter you asked me to handle has made some progress."
"Oh." Li Ming didn’t continue to banter with him, and as they entered his room, Feder continued, "I have procured four pieces from several Collectors, some gave me a discount because of my status."
"It’s difficult to calculate the exact amount spent, but all things considered, five billion should be enough."
Feder’s look of pain seemed genuine, and Li Ming laughed, "Earl, a planet, it’s worth the price."
Feder spoke coldly, "My father also paid quite a price for this."
"Understood, understood." Li Ming made a couple of perfunctory remarks, then asked, "When can the items be delivered to me?"
Feder replied, "They’re on the way, via the Shield Corporation, expedited, within a week or so."