Chapter 232 - 149: Arrangements, Seeing Ling Yi Again, Genetic Radiation (Part 2)
Chapter 232: Chapter 149: Arrangements, Seeing Ling Yi Again, Genetic Radiation (Part 2)
After upgrading over a hundred sets of lv10 Red Profound Armor in one go, Lin Feng still felt fine.
Before long, a notification popped up.
"Land Patrol Battleship Upgrade complete!"
"Land Patrol Battleship lv21/29, Orange Quality"
"Upgrade Points: 0/10, Defense: 200, Damage: 160, Average Speed: 200 km/h, Endurance Limit: 1200 km"
"Note: Host detected to have reached Tier Two Perfection. Synchronized Upgrade Energy has been absorbed. Tier Jumping Upgrade is unavailable, but the energy can be used to enhance certain Basic Attributes or be stored in the body’s Genetic Radiation Skill for later use."
This was a normal upgrade for the Battleship, without any special materials, so only its Basic Attributes received a slight boost.
Looking at the feedback on the Synchronized Upgrade Energy, Lin Feng stored it in his Genetic Radiation Skill, preparing for his meeting with Ling Yi tomorrow.
’As for the Attribute Limit-Breaking Enhancement... if I can successfully undo Mother Empress Ling Yi’s Genetic Seal, change her stance, and get us to cooperate on a deeper level...’
Lin Feng believed the final rewards would be even greater.
Besides, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
In the future, he could also learn more about the High-tier Zerg Race through Ling Yi. Spending the energy from one normal upgrade was absolutely worth it.
At this thought, the corners of Lin Feng’s mouth turned up slightly. He was looking forward to the meeting tomorrow even more.
Suddenly, a car horn blared from outside.
Ling Shuyan had finished collecting the necessary samples. She had personally driven a modified off-road vehicle over, parking it beside the Land Patrol Battleship to say her goodbyes.
Gazing at the Battleship’s brand-new appearance, she narrowed her eyes and rolled down the window.
"It’s gotten stronger again. Is this your Synthetic Superpower?"
"Though, calling it ’optimization’ might be more fitting than ’synthesis’..."
Lin Feng shrugged, ignoring her question.
"Finish your mission as soon as possible. I need the first batch of perfected Genetic Warriors in seven days, and the surgery’s success rate must be over 95%."
Ling Shuyan nodded and continued to ask:
"No problem. But you... how did you figure out that I’m an Awakener whose brain has evolved?"
Lin Feng smiled and shrugged.
"You were able to withstand my aura, which means you’re at least a Tier One Late Stage Awakened. But you show no signs of Physical Enhancement, nor do I detect any Spiritual Energy. Considering the Awakening patterns you described, that leaves only one possibility."
"You’re a researcher, so your brain must have undergone a secondary evolution, making you even smarter."
Ling Shuyan huffed softly and slowly held out her hand.
"I heard from Shen Jie and the other soldiers that you have a treasure here—the Tier Two Zerg Egg the Mother Empress gave you?"
"From their descriptions, besides providing energy for a Tier Jumping upgrade, the Organic Nutrient Liquid extracted from that thing should also function as some kind of reaction stabilizer. I believe this will significantly increase the success rate of the biological modification surgery!"
Lin Feng looked at her and suddenly laughed.
"No problem. But my team has already used up all the live ones. I can only give you a Dead Egg."
With that, Lin Feng glanced toward the rear of the Battleship. The aft hatch opened automatically, revealing a Tier Two Dead Egg lying motionless inside, its energy having been drained by the Battleship.
He then ordered Li Ran to dispatch an elite squad of twenty Tier One Late Stage Awakened. They were to carry the weapons and equipment left behind by the Thirteenth Division and escort Director Ling all the way back to the Jin City Biological Research Institute.
Watching the elite Warriors bustle about, Lin Feng slowly walked over to Ling Shuyan’s off-road vehicle and added a reminder.
"I forgot to mention, the Organic Nutrient Liquid has more uses than that. It can also raise the upper limit of human Physique and compensate for genetic deficiencies."
"Study it well. Don’t hesitate to ask if you need anything."
Ling Shuyan’s brow furrowed slightly as she rolled up the window.
She knew this was Lin Feng’s way of keeping an eye on her, but she was also keenly aware that she was in no position to refuse.
After the Thirteenth Division’s withdrawal, there were no major powers left in all of Jiangnan Province, or even the entire Southern Region, that could hold him in check. Not even the State Guard units currently stationed at Old Mountain were a match for Lin Feng.
Even the twenty Tier One Late Stage Awakened in the jeeps, assigned to guard the front and rear of her convoy, could easily take out the research institute’s external security forces.
Therefore, Ling Shuyan knew to quit while she was ahead.
Taking the Genetic Primordial sample and the Tier Two Zerg Egg, she returned to the Jin City Biological Research Institute under the protection of the twenty elite Warriors.
Not long after seeing Ling Shuyan off, Lin Feng, who had resumed upgrading the Red Armor, received a call from Han Yuxin.
After a brief conversation, he belatedly realized he’d forgotten to have his team members collect live Black Spine Zergs that afternoon.
Between wanting to help the Warriors become Awakeners as quickly as possible and discovering the Biological Melting Furnace by the river, a series of events had piled up, and Lin Feng had simply forgotten.
Fortunately, Chen Yanyan walked over just then, holding a little girl in her arms.
"When I went deep into the Hive’s core this afternoon, I had the Warriors collect Black Spine Zergs that were heavily wounded from the bombing. There are about one hundred and twenty of them. We haven’t had a chance to kill them off yet, so it should be enough for Sister Yuxin for a while."
Lin Feng’s eyes lit up.
"Thanks a lot!"
He then continued speaking into the phone.
"Take a hundred for now. You and Hu Fei can discuss how to split them. Also, tell Betty to get the supplies and medical personnel we need as soon as possible..."
"When that’s done, I’ll arrange a precious opportunity for both you and her to become Tier Two Awakeners."
Joy was evident in Han Yuxin’s voice as she hummed in agreement.
After giving his instructions about reopening the school, Lin Feng hung up. He looked at Chen Yanyan and the cleaned-up Jiang Chengcheng beside her, then asked:
"You want to keep her on the front lines? Take her into battle with you?"