Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate

Lin Rui walked out of the County Office's inner courtyard looking somber, devoid of any joy. Continue reading stories on empire

Wang Sen and Blood Blade Ji had been waiting outside, and both were slightly surprised when they saw Lin Rui's expression.

Today, Lin Rui had not only passed the Imperial Censor's "Heavenly Demon Test," but had also been appointed as the Deputy Commander for the defense of Wang City—a cause for great celebration. So why did he still look so troubled?

Knowing they were curious, Lin Rui signaled to them with his eyes as he came out, "Let's talk when we get back!"

As the three of them reached the gate of the office, Lin Rui ran into Zhang Tianchang, who was just coming out from the other side.

This man must have been working overtime on a case in the County Office and only now had he finished his shift.

Lin Rui felt a surge of thoughts and greeted Zhang Tianchang with a beaming smile, "What a coincidence, Brother Tianchang! You haven't finished your shift yet?"

Zhang Tianchang furrowed his brow and, holding his sword, bowed expressionlessly, "Zhang has seen the Capital Commandant!"

He wondered why this guy suddenly started addressing him as Brother Tianchang so enthusiastically again.

Recently, Lin had always called him Old Zhang, and Zhang Tianchang had gotten used to it.

As long as he didn't call him Little Zhang, Zhang Tianchang would not bother arguing with this fellow.

"What are you up to, Brother Tianchang?" Lin Rui approached warmly, clapping Zhang Tianchang on the shoulder forcefully, "Just the other day, we weathered hardships and faced death together. It wouldn't be too much to say we are as close as brothers, right? Why so formal?"

He then lowered his voice, sounding utterly sincere and persuasively gentle, "Brother Tianchang, I recently received a great opportunity. I don't know if you'd be interested?

Just today, the County Magistrate secured for me the position of Deputy Commander for the defense of Wang City, and the Commander of Sha State City has even allowed me to recruit a hundred strong men to join the Royal Guard of Wang City.

"This is an Imperial Guard role! A very rare opportunity. If Brother Tianchang is willing to come with me, Lin would willingly offer you the rank of team leader, bearing the title of Capital Commandant. What do you say?"

Zhang Tianchang was momentarily startled upon hearing this, Lin Rui had been appointed as the Deputy Commander for the defense of Wang City?

He had thought Lin's first step into the Imperial Guard would begin as an officer in the Royal Guard, maybe as a team leader commanding fifty men, or a Qu Zhang commanding a hundred men, or perhaps as a deputy commander in a small county on the frontier. He had never expected Lin to start at such a high position.

Everyone knew Wang City was a major county! Located next to Sha State City, it had always been a critical location for the court's grain and silver supplies.

And the Commander even allowed him to recruit his own troops?

He knew that several higher officers had come today from the county and the state, and Lin, as the Martial Virtue Capital Commandant, had also been there to accompany them. He hadn't realized Lin had achieved such an impressive future prospect.

Zhang Tianchang felt slightly moved, thinking that Lin was indeed quite loyal.

The position of a team leader in the Imperial Guard was no low affair, significantly stronger than his current role as a temporary chief arrest officer.

In the army, a team leader could only command two groups, which is about fifty men. However, in the Imperial Guard, the rank of team leader was particularly prestigious, usually held by an officially appointed eighth-rank Capital Commandant, and sometimes even a seventh-rank Martial Virtue Capital Commandant like Lin.

Yet he simply smiled and shook his head, "I'll pass. I've already promised the County Magistrate to stay in Silver Moon County for three more months, to stabilize the situation here before the new County Magistrate and the new arrest officer take over. After three months, he will recommend me for the Imperial Guard's Inspector assessment.

By then, if I pass, we might still have the chance to work together. If not, I'll come and seek a position from you."

Lin Rui was also taken aback upon hearing this, just then realizing Zhang Tianchang's future might even exceed his own.

The Imperial Guard's Inspector and the Royal Guard belonged to different branches, the Royal Guard being akin to local military and patrol units, whereas Inspectors were more like special forces and major case departments—not only wielding greater authority but also covering a wider jurisdiction and receiving more attention from higher-ups.

Lin Rui felt deeply disappointed. His upcoming role in taking charge of Wang City entailed significant risks.

He had hoped to entice Zhang Tianchang, this powerful human shield, to join him and assist him, but it turned out that the other had already planned his future.

He could only express his lingering regret by patting Zhang Tianchang's shoulder again, "Then let's settle on that. I wish you success in your assessment in advance, hoping for a promising future!"

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An hour later, in Lin's small courtyard.

Wang Sen was also deeply furrowed, contemplative, "No wonder Zhuang Mingyue was so kind to you, Brother Twelve. There was this reason behind it. It seems there's quite a trouble in Wang City County. But for you, Brother Twelve, although there are risks, it's also an opportunity. If things are handled well, the future in the Imperial Guard will indeed be promising."

After he spoke, he realized something was off—they were just there to mess around.

Wang Sen shook his head, "Who knows how they are managing? I just hope they don't run into trouble."

"Not sure!" Lin Rui glanced at their work group chat, which was completely quiet.

"Either way, before we take office, it's best to further enhance our strength. As long as we're strong enough, no matter what kind of dangers or difficulties, we'll simply crush them! Twenty-seven, this is the time to spend money where it's needed, don't be stingy. I've got your back if anything comes up!"

Wang Sen was touched by these words.

He looked up at Lin Rui, thinking how deserving he was of being his wise brother.

Wang Sen originally had a very bold enhancement plan, but now he was even more determined to double down.

This was also spurred by Zhuang Mingyue's plan to conduct the "Heavenly Demon Test" on him today.

Wang Sen knew he was under suspicion, and sooner or later, he was sure to face the same ordeal.

Before this day arrived, he had to quickly gain the ability to pass the "Heavenly Demon Test".

Wang Sen knew that his martial arts talents were far inferior to Lin Rui's, so the method Rui used to pass the "Heavenly Demon Test" was not suitable for him.

Wang Sen prepared to take another path, starting with a special combination of bloodlines, but this required a large amount of silver coins, a massive amount of resources.

Lin Rui must have discerned his thoughts and noticed his hesitation, which is why he spoke to him in this manner.

Lin Rui then turned to Ji Xueying and said, "I plan to handle some matters in the heavens, which might take a day or two. Afterward, it must be you, Ying'er, who escorts our bodies to Wang City County. I must ask this of you, Ying'er."

He smiled slightly, "When I return, I will bring a gift for Ying'er, one I guarantee you will like."

Ji Xueying nodded solemnly upon hearing this.

She was Lin Rui's protective demon, and safeguarding her master was her duty.

At the same time, curiosity arose in her heart. What gift would her master bring for her? What is that place he referred to as the 'heavens', where Heavenly Demons are nurtured?

In the next instant, Ji Xueying noticed a slight change in Lin Rui's aura.

He appeared very normal, but Ji Xueying keenly sensed that her master's gaze was no longer as lively as it had been moments ago.

Lin Rui had already woken up inside his Divine Sleep Model 3 life-support pod.

As soon as he opened his eyes, he received a message from Professor Sima.

Divine Doctor Sima (Sima Lin): Back already? I saw the thing you sent over through the Heteromorphic Management Bureau, man oh man! It's actually blood from a four-realm super emperor! How did you manage it? Did you kill a four-realm super emperor demon?

Lin Rui chuckled lightly after reading it.

If Sima Lin knew that he had also brought three tubes of blood from a seven-realm royal class demon suitable for cultivating heteromorphic beings, what would his reaction be?

Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): Professor, I captured a Blood Blade Ji, a four-realm super emperor!

Divine Doctor Sima (Sima Lin): !!!!!!! Really? Are you joking with me, Lin Rui?

Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): It's true, I'm not lying to you. I want you to personally make a serum for me with this super emperor blood. Are you interested, Professor?

Lin Rui's synthetic serum could only be completed after his heteromorphic blood cultivation was perfected.

However, the preliminary preparations could already begin. Lin Rui's progress in cultivating heteromorphic blood was swift, already reaching 78%.

Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): Also, after removing the serum portion from this blood, there should still be a considerable amount left. I'd like to run a genetic test on my protective demon as soon as possible, equip her with some specialized strengthening potions, and a top-grade subdermal nano-armor, ideally all within a week.

These strengthening potions and subdermal nano-armor should be able to boost Ji Xueying's combat power to the extreme.

Divine Doctor Sima (Sima Lin): No problem, as long as it's cybernetic equipment, it's within my field of research, but I and my team charge a lot. You need it done especially quickly, so expect the fee to be no less than 2 million Federation coins, with a 500,000 deposit, not including the nano-armor. You'll need to buy that yourself.

Lin Rui immediately transferred the amount. He glanced at his bank account, which still had 17.21 million remaining after the transaction.

——This was the reward from the great battle eight days ago; even after dividing 3,000 magic silver with the Ji family and paying taxes to the Heteromorphic Management Bureau, Lin Rui still obtained a massive amount of 17.71 million.

This did not even include the three tubes of seven-realm royal class demon blood he held.

The battles at the County Magistrate's office and the dungeon that day accounted for a total of 25 bounty demons and 11 bounty demon cultivators, so just from the official bounties, Lin Rui obtained over 5,000 somethings.

Additionally, the weapons gathered from those demon cultivators sold for over 300 somethings; most of these cultivators were very poor, lacking any decent Magic Artifacts, only a couple of weapons left by burnt arrest officers were of some value.

That upper-level four-realm sword and a royal class synthetic Golden Core, Lin Rui also sold to the Heteromorphic Management Bureau, despite the fact that the price was a loss. However, it was fast and hassle-free.

Moreover, he instructed Blood Blade Ji to use her divine hiding ability to extract some blood from those deceased four-realm demons before their blood congealed, which also sold for over 2 million.

However, all these funds combined did not match the value of the divine hedgehog armor on Lin Rui's body, which could be sold for at least 50 million Federation coins. It's likely all the eunuch's belongings were invested in this armor set.

Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): Professor, I might need your help with some cybernetic equipment in the next few days.

Divine Doctor Sima (Sima Lin): Received! Looks like you made a fortune down there, but you need to create synthetic serum and other cybernetic equipment, so you better come to the affiliated hospital for a comprehensive physical examination. Let's see the redundancy of your body today; you should have some free time, right?

Conveniently, your sister is also here; hm~ call Wang Sen over as well, and have him tested too.

Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): Okay, Professor, I'm on my way.

In fact, these past few days, Sima Lin had already urged him several times about the physical examination. Lin Rui had been making excuses about being busy to push back the body check until today.

Just as Lin Rui replied, located in the affiliated hospital's Laboratory Building 3, sitting in a pristine white lab, Sima Lin suddenly furrowed his brows.

Lin Xi's physical examination report had already come out, and Sima Lin was reviewing her medical report form.

His gaze was puzzled: "Strange, aren't they siblings? Why do their DNA sequences not have even a bit of similarity?"

Moments later, Sima Lin abruptly rose from his seat, his gaze incredulously glued to Lin Xi's DNA structure model: "How is this possible? This is absurd, utterly inconceivable—"