Chapter 509 - 319: Lin Qi: You Know Each Other?

Seemingly worried Master Ma might find the product risky, Lin Qi added an explanation. "Don’t worry, sir. This special modification prioritizes user safety. The user won’t feel the slightest pain. Instead, there will be simulated signal stimulation with an adjustable multiplier..."

’This was a twisted little idea that had suddenly occurred to Lin Qi. A mere 1440V was definitely not fatal for a Tier Four Extraordinary like Baili Xueyuan.’

’But compared to the standard 110V of a normal modification, what Lin Qi was offering Master Ma was basically a free upgrade.’

A conflicted expression appeared on Master Ma’s face. Lin Qi assumed he was worried about the safety of his other half, Baili Xueyuan.

Lin Qi was about to recommend some other "interesting" modifications.

But just then, Master Ma spoke up. "Can this Prosthetic Body’s voltage be redirected? For example... to shock me? To be honest, I prefer pain over pleasure. Perhaps that’s a better way to raise my E value."

Hearing this, Lin Qi’s hands visibly froze for a moment.

For a moment, it was as if Lin Qi’s brain couldn’t process what Master Ma had just said.

A moment later, Lin Qi nodded slightly. "Of course, that’s possible..."

Beside the operating table, Lin Qi’s fists clenched tightly.

’I was just trying to get some revenge on Baili Xueyuan, give her nightmares while she slept.’

’Who knew Master Ma was this kind of person!’

’He actually has such a special kink!’

’Who could have imagined that a great Tier Four Martial Artist would secretly be like this!’

Master Ma was completely unaware that his image had been utterly shattered in the "Wizard’s" mind. He was, in fact, currently calculating the cost.

Master Ma suddenly said to Lin Qi, "Then install one for me. Right, calculate this fee separately—I’ll pay for it myself. The rest of the costs can be put on my companion’s tab for now."

Hearing this, Lin Qi’s expression darkened, but he could only nod in agreement.

Next, Lin Qi continued calibrating and installing the Prosthetic Body for Master Ma, who had now fallen silent.

Lin Qi assumed Master Ma was fantasizing about his happy nights to come, but little did he know, Master Ma was using his newly calibrated brain-based operating system to email Baili Xueyuan.

"Urgent help needed. Lend me one million Credit Points. I need..."

...

Near the H4 Skyscraper, Baili Xueyuan was handling the aftermath of the mission.

When she suddenly received the email from Master Ma, Baili Xueyuan’s anger flared.

’That damn old bastard!’

’You Dead Ghost!’

’He has the nerve to ask me for Credit Points?’

’Has he already forgotten what he just did?’

Her brow furrowed deeply, but Baili Xueyuan still used her untraceable account to complete the transfer.

She sent two million Credit Points, as if worried he wouldn’t have enough.

’Calm down. I need to be better to myself. My issues with that Dead Ghost are personal. Him screwing me over just now was official business. The two shouldn’t affect each other...’

’Besides, that Dead Ghost didn’t actually compromise my mission. He even helped me in the end, so it doesn’t really count as him screwing me over.’

’And on top of that, the Dead Ghost said this expense was for my sake, so I have to lend him the Credit Points.’

’I still feel like I’m getting a raw deal. No, the next time I see him, I’m going to have a serious talk with that Dead Ghost and tell him to hurry up and divorce that woman he has at home.’

Baili Xueyuan took a deep breath, the thick stench of blood flooding her lungs.

Even with her Tier Four Peak constitution, she couldn’t help but choke on the air.

The person standing beside Baili Xueyuan was no longer Wu Yong. He had already begun the journey back, taking the remains of Ning Hao—the "Half a Person"—with him.

Capturing Ning Hao was merely the first step. The true objective was to destroy the source of the will inhabiting his body.

This required a return to Eastern Alliance territory and the combined efforts of numerous Extraordinary Professionals.

When it came to such matters, the Eastern Alliance was incredibly experienced.

The person now standing beside Baili Xueyuan was named Yu Xixi, a Tier Three Extraordinary and an intelligence officer for the Assassin Alliance.

Yu Xixi held a portable terminal, pulling up large amounts of data as she reported to Baili Xueyuan. "Minister Baili, the data analysis from the battle is complete."

"We’ve generated data models for the two people who impersonated the Yellow Bear Expedition Team. One is a Tier Four Knight and the other is a Tier Four Martial Artist. However, after extensive data comparison, the intelligence department believes they are probably not mercenaries from the Holy Relic Legion."

Baili Xueyuan nodded. "You know that’s not what I’m interested in."

Yu Xixi remained unruffled. Her colleagues in the intelligence department had already completed a full analysis of the battle. She continued methodically, "The file on Liu Xingyuan, the head of Liu’s Heavy Industries, has also been compiled and merged into the latest database."

"The next report is about the file on ’No. 5.’"

At last, Yu Xixi had arrived at the topic that interested Baili Xueyuan.

No. 5!

The terrifying, several-hundred-meter-tall body had left Baili Xueyuan profoundly shaken.

Although from the perspective of a top-tier Extraordinary, the power of that several-hundred-meter-tall body was estimated to be just barely at the Tier Four level, its visual impact was overwhelming.

Baili Xueyuan had never witnessed such a form of power associated with any Extraordinary Profession.

"According to the data compiled so far, ’No. 5’s’ Extraordinary Power lies in manipulating and splitting cells, as well as forming a barrier that can insulate against Extraordinary effects."

"In addition, she demonstrated the Ability to absorb Spiritual Power, as well as an unknown method of retreat."