Chapter 52 Master Wang, the One Who Is Depended On

Six days after the death of the Minister of Biology.

The eleventh floor of the fortress, a residential area near the central circular park.

It’s past 9 p.m. in Fort Time, and most of the residents are resting.

Two members of the Shangcheng Enforcement Team were knocking on doors one by one to inquire, constantly complaining about the unexpected overtime.

“Psionicists are disgusting, forcing us to search for some Black Storm.”

“Isn’t the new Minister of Biology supposed to be transferred directly from the City of Psychic Energy? He’s bound to make some achievements.”

“Putting everything else aside, the new minister has a really great physique.”

“This household, oh, let me see, the head of the household is named Wang Zheng.”

Thump, thump thump.

“They’re here.”

A young male voice came from inside the door, and the alloy door was quickly pulled open, revealing a young man wearing a light-colored sweater and loose sweatpants to the law enforcement team members.

The law enforcement team members sized up the man’s face. He had well-defined features, short hair that looked neat, and unusually good skin. He appeared quite handsome and had a sunny disposition.

The two members of the enforcement team had a clear division of labor: one looked at ‘Wang Zheng’, while the other looked into the house.

Is a couple living alone in a 15-square-meter room?

He’s probably someone with some background in the Midtown Police Department.

So the law enforcement team members from the upper city spoke more politely: “Wang Zheng, is that right? Look over here and scan him… Hmm, he’s twenty-four years old this year. Please give me his gene bank serial number.”

Wang Jixuan recited a series of numbers.

The enforcement team members checked the information, nodded slowly, and then asked, “Do you live alone?”

“Yes,” Wang Jixuan replied with clear eyes.

Do you know someone named Mu Liang?

“Mu Liang? Never heard of him.”

“Hmm,” the enforcement team member nodded. “This is a wanted criminal currently on the fortress’s wanted list, an E-level psionicist, a serial killer who murdered hundreds of people in the lower city. It’s now suspected that he has fled to the middle city. Take a look at this.”

A photo of Lin Tao and Mu Liang’s facial features combined was handed to Wang Jixuan.

Wang Jixuan, who had slightly altered the details of his face, stared at the photo for a few moments, then gently shook his head: “I really don’t remember it.”

“Okay, what do you do for a living?”

“The security team’s logistics group is moving goods,” Wang Jixuan shrugged. “They’re currently preparing for the junior mechanic exam, hoping to become a professional logistics support personnel serving the army in the future.”

“Oh? That’s ambitious! Keep up the good work, young man!”

The enforcement team member patted Wang Jixuan’s arm with his white-gloved hand, gave it a squeeze, and then waved with a smile.

“Excuse me, go back and get some rest, young man.”

Wang Jixuan: Am I being harassed?

He smiled as he closed the alloy door, then pursed his lips.

The enforcement team member who had just touched Wang Jixuan’s arm took out a device from his pocket and muttered, “Let’s move on to the next house. How long will it take to search house by house?”

The two walked to the crossroads, turned around, and started knocking on other doors.

Wang Jixuan leaned against the door, pondering for a moment.

Over the past few days, the situation has evolved in both positive and negative directions simultaneously.

The power struggle between the military and the 13th Research Institute has been ongoing, and they are constantly escalating their influence over Fort 76.

As far as he knew, several major events had already occurred that concerned him.

First, Kong Nu was identified as a victim of a terrorist attack and was posthumously recognized as a meritorious researcher by the headquarters of the Thirteenth Institute;

Following this, Fortress 76 replaced several military commanders and yesterday brought in two new heavy firepower battalions, seemingly out of concern that psykers might launch a surprise attack.

The current commander of the fortress army is very familiar to Zhou Zhengde and his mother; he used to be the bodyguard of the commander-in-chief of the D5 Comprehensive Theater.

Subsequently, the headquarters of the Thirteenth Institute, the City of Spiritual Energy, appointed a new Minister of Biology named Qin Qin, a female researcher under the age of thirty, who was also a student of Professor Zhuang.

In addition, when Qin Qin came to take up her post at Fortress 76 yesterday, she also brought with her twenty-one psionicists dispatched by the headquarters of the Thirteenth Institute.

These psionicists are all Rank D or higher; it’s uncertain whether any are Rank C or higher.

According to what Wang Jixuan learned from Ling Tong, there is a huge gap between C-level and B-level psionicists, while the strength of B-level and A-level psionicists is relatively close.

‘This researcher, Qin Qin, has arrived and immediately ordered the Upper City Enforcement Team to search Mu Liang; this is likely to cause trouble.’

‘However, the newly deployed heavy firepower battalion from the military should be able to deter these psionicists.’

‘Let’s keep a low profile for now, stay here a few more days, and then leave when the time is right.’

Wang Jixuan stretched and casually replaced his own concealment talisman.

There was a small matter that actually left Master Wang feeling quite helpless.

Although he is now a comrade-in-arms with Zhou Zhengde and has even healed Zhou Zhengde’s leg injury, he still cannot obtain any resources related to Blade Beasts through official channels.

The blood of the Blade Beast that Wang Jixuan used to make the latest talisman was secretly bought in the lower city while wearing a nano mask.

It’s not exactly the same as before, but it’s practically identical.

Lin Bo obtained some of the Wanlijin Gang’s formula soil, and after careful examination, Wei Na confirmed that it was mixed with the flesh and blood of the Blade Beast.

This gave Wang Jixuan a thought: to take a step forward in current human society.

Where can I find Blade Beast resources?

The front lines of the war zone.

How do I get to the front lines of the war zone?

Becoming a soldier did not align with Wang Jixuan’s principles; he did not want to be under someone’s command.

Previously, when Wang Jixuan was giving Ling Tong a massage, he asked her two questions. One was about the combat power of the Blade Beasts, and he gained a preliminary understanding of the combat power and main classifications of the Blade Beasts.

Another question is what kind of technical jobs are needed on the front lines.

The profession of mechanic caught Wang Jixuan’s eye.

According to Ling Tong’s description, mechanics are indispensable talents on the front line, mainly responsible for maintaining various types of mechs.

She has a team of sixteen mechanics who are responsible for the daily maintenance of her robotic arm and its various attachments.

Wang Jixuan didn’t ask any further questions. After returning, he began searching for information about mechanics, and then…

I embarked on my certification journey.

‘If cultivation methods existed in this world, I wonder if we’d need to take a certification exam.’

Master Wang sighed and returned to his desk.

The day before yesterday, he couldn’t resist releasing two-thirds of the spiritual power from those three crystal cores, taking a small step towards the Gathering Spirit Realm in cultivation, and leaving some spiritual power as an emergency measure.

—If you exhaust your mana in a battle, you can use it to quickly recover.

He also made a batch of sealing talismans, wrapping each of these crystal cores in them, and then covering them with an explosion talisman. If they were discovered, he would detonate them directly, leaving no evidence.

Blade Beasts are truly treasures from head to toe.

Aside from being a bit fierce and ugly, its bones, flesh, crystal core, and even its remnant soul can all shine and generate heat in Master Wang’s hands.

—Righteous cultivators are always prepared to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path. He was definitely looking at the relevant books on evil soul-refining techniques in the library to know himself and his enemy. It was not out of curiosity, nor did he try anything.

He crossed his legs, opened the “Mechanical Engineering: Major 1” textbook in front of him, and began to study diligently and become self-taught.

And never forget to absorb spiritual energy.

He aims to successfully obtain the junior mechanic certificate while simultaneously advancing to the Gathering Spirit Realm!

After an unknown amount of time, my senses began to stir slightly.

Just as Master Wang was about to recite the Heart-Cleansing Mantra to improve his concentration while reading, he subconsciously turned his head to look outside the door.

Familiar taste, unfamiliar spices.

Ling Tong?

Why is she here again?

Didn’t we agree that the three people who knew his new identity would not contact him recently?

…

“May I come in?”

Ling Tong said softly.

Her outfit today was still simple and comfortable, and she especially favored skinny jeans.

Wang Jixuan stepped aside from the doorway, quickly waved, and subconsciously glanced outside.

The overall feeling of theft is very strong.

Ling Tong looked around at the simple layout of the room and saw the books and notebooks on the desk. She glanced at the contents of them briefly.

“What’s up?”

Wang Jixuan frowned and asked.

Ling Tong said softly, “Two things. One is to remind you that some of these new psionicists have energy reactions exceeding level C, but you don’t need to worry about that; the military has taken appropriate action. The other is to ask you to do what you did last time.”

Wang Jixuan asked, “Massage?”

“Hmm,” Ling Tong looked to the side.

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She felt a little embarrassed.

“I feel much more relaxed now. I’ve been sleeping much better these past few days, my reactions are quicker, and I’m dizzy less often.”

“sit.”

Master Wang readily agreed and pulled out a chair.

Ling Tong said, “I will pay you a certain reward.”

How about a box of low-tier Blade Beast Cores?

Wang Jixuan simply smiled and didn’t ask any further questions.

Ling Tong sat upright in the chair, went to the wardrobe next to him, found a brand new pair of tactical gloves, then turned on the holographic music player and walked back behind Ling Tong.

TER’s gentle voice, accompanied by musical notes, filled the room.

“Relax, just think of it as sitting and taking a nap.”

“Okay,” Ling Tong replied, closing her eyes and leaning back in her chair.

Wang Jixuan gently pressed on the left and right sides of her neck, slowly pushing it towards her shoulders, and a faint, almost invisible breath flowed into Ling Tong’s shoulders.

They didn’t talk much; one was giving a massage, and the other was resting.

Soon, Ling Tong lowered her head, stopped snoring, and fell into a light sleep.

Wang Jixuan did not stop, but carefully pressed her fingers on the acupoints on her head to continue to soothe her.

He knew the root cause of Ling Tong’s dizziness.

There is a small patch of stagnant energy in Ling Tong’s brain. This stagnant energy is invisible and intangible. It should be the mark left by the mental impact released by the dying beast.

Wang Jixuan is currently too weak to directly remove the mark, but he can remove it little by little each time to help relieve her headache and dizziness.

What is her story?

Was the arm lost in battle?

Her robotic arm is actually attached to her spine, which has also been mechanized, along with parts of her skeletal structure.

Our bodies and hair are gifts from our parents. Did they agree to her changing herself?

It seems like this world doesn’t care about that.

He was taken away by his master when he was three years old to cultivate immortality, leaving his family some money as compensation.

Wang Jixuan’s movements became increasingly gentle, and he felt a sense of wonder growing within him.

A completely new understanding, unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before.

…

Master Wang discovered…

It seems he’s been latched onto by the Battle Maiden.

Three days after Ling Tong’s second massage session, she reappeared outside his door.

It can’t be said that he’s clinging to him, since Major Lingtong always brings him payment for the previous massage whenever he comes over.

However, Ling Tong’s visits are indeed becoming more and more frequent.

At first, it was every two or three days, then every day, and then every day.

Wang Jixuan would spend half an hour every day, during which he could not cultivate or read, to give her massages to help her relax.

What Master Wang found most intolerable was that Ling Tong would initially leave immediately after the massage, but later she would start taking a short rest there.

In just half a month, she discovered that Wang Jixuan hardly ever used the bed and started taking naps there!

Fortunately, Master Wang also received some corresponding compensation.

A music player with better sound quality, a comfortable sofa chair, a pair of exquisite nursing gloves…

Wait, are these rewards really for him?

Later, Ling Tong seemed unsure what reward to give, so she brought out her collection—two large pieces of high-level blade beast exoskeleton.

Wang Jixuan’s smile was absolutely radiant.

Just these two exoskeletons alone have made the time and mana he spent over this period well worth it!

However, of all the gifts Ling Tong brought, the one that Wang Jixuan found most outrageous was the one he received today.

“This is your exam admission ticket,” Ling Tong patiently instructed. “I’ve registered you in advance. The exam is tomorrow at noon, at this address on the seventh floor. It’s the entry-level mechanic exam, and…”

Master Wang was a little confused: “What?”

“These are the exam questions and answers. Remember to deliberately get one question wrong; if you get a perfect score, you’ll be required to retake the exam.”

“this……”

“If you’d like.”

Ling Tong slung her mechanical arm over her shoulder and calmly explained:

“I’m currently stationed in Sector C of the expansion area of ​​Fortress 76. I can recruit you into my logistics team. I know you have exceptional skills and invaluable massage techniques, so I’ll try my best to provide you with some supplies. Once I return to the front lines, I’ll recommend you for an easy position in the upper city of Fortress 76… I know this will be a bit of a stretch, since conditions in the expansion area are tough, and there’s also the risk of being attacked by Blade Beasts there, but I will do everything in my power to protect you…”

“Is there still a risk of being attacked by Blade Beasts?”

Wang Jixuan asked softly.

Ling Tong nodded gently, a hint of disappointment in her bright eyes, but her expression remained as calm as ever.

She said, “Yes.”

“I’ll think about it.”

Wang Jixuan turned around.

He couldn’t suppress the urge to smile, and tried his best to adjust his facial expression so that he wouldn’t agree too easily later.

He was a cultivator with a whole host of unique skills, so people who needed his help naturally had to beg him.

A hint of disappointment appeared on Ling Tong’s pretty face: “Never mind what I said…”

“I’m willing, there’s no other way. They’re still investigating the whereabouts of the Black Storm,” Wang Jixuan said calmly. “Let’s go out and hide for a while.”

“Then, I’ll come pick you up tomorrow afternoon. You can get your certificate on the spot after the exam.”

“no problem.”

“good.”

Ling Tong nodded calmly, turned around and walked quickly towards the door.

Bang!

She looked at the doorknob that had been pulled off her hand and pursed her lips.

Wang Jixuan: “It’s alright, I’ll just report it as a repair…”

“Sorry for breaking it. Well, see you tomorrow.”

“Okay, hey!”

Before Wang Jixuan could speak, Ling Tong had already used brute force to pull open the alloy door, picked it up, turned around, and shoved it back into the door frame before quickly leaving with her head down.

Master Wang’s forehead was covered with black lines.

Fortunately, she didn’t actually storm out; she left the door open for him.

Why is her mood fluctuating like this?

That’s very unprofessional.