Chapter 94: Tremendous Advancement

A bottle of D-series serum cost 680,000. Fang Mu, dressed in camouflage, arrived at the DPSK Mall.

He bypassed the two serum shops he had previously visited and purchased six bottles in one go. Instantly, he spent forty million...

One could only sigh that spending money was far easier than earning it.

He still had over twenty million left, intending to observe the effects before deciding on further action.

Returning to the Mingyue Residential Complex, Fang Mu immediately began secluding himself.

Sitting in the living room, he gazed at the crystal vial emitting a faint cyan glow, its packaging exquisite.

Fang Mu uncorked the bottle, took a mouthful, and swallowed.

Closing his eyes, he sat down and activated the "Primordial Energy Refining Scripture."

Moments later, a flush spread across his face. A terrifying surge of genetic primordial energy exploded in his lower abdomen, surging violently!

After advancing his cultivation level, Fang Mu noticed his genetic primordial energy felt different. While at the Black Iron stage, the energy was generally calm. But during the intense battles at the Bronze stage, adrenaline coursing wildly made his genetic primordial energy boil like hot water.

He had assumed that after advancing, the energy would return to a calm state.

Yet unexpectedly, even after advancement, his genetic primordial energy did not fully regain that calmness.

Perhaps "calm" was not the right term—it was more like constantly being on the verge of boiling.

It was as if his genetic primordial energy had transformed from cold water into hot water.

Fang Mu wasn’t sure if this was good or bad, but he guessed it was favorable.

His experience of advancement suggested that the more "boiling" the genetic energy, the easier it was to progress further...

However, aside from this change from "cold water" to "hot water," the total amount of his primordial energy hadn’t increased significantly.

Previously, he could unleash sixty-eight bursts of "Blazing Fire." After fully advancing, it rose slightly to around seventy bursts—a negligible increase in close combat.

But now, after consuming this genetic serum, his primordial energy began to surge dramatically.

A tremendous heat radiated throughout his body, erupting forth. His face flushed deeply, and sweat soon poured out.

This state persisted for a full half hour before the serum’s potency finally waned.

Fang Mu opened his eyes and sensed his energy. Suddenly, his vision brightened sharply.

The total amount of genetic primordial energy had skyrocketed again!

Previously capable of seventy bursts of Blazing Fire, now that number increased tenfold.

Eighty bursts of Blazing Fire!

If other Bronze-stage evolvers heard this, they’d be dumbfounded.

Even high-level Bronze evolvers had very limited total primordial energy. And since Blazing Fire was a particularly energy-intensive firearm combat technique, normally a high-level Bronze evolver could only manage around a dozen to twenty activations.

Of course, this applied to those who hadn’t practiced advanced cultivation techniques.

The quality of cultivation methods mattered greatly.

It was clear the "Primordial Energy Refining Scripture" was on a whole other level, beyond imagination.

Without hesitation, Fang Mu swallowed the second bottle, closed his eyes, and awaited another breakthrough...

...

Nearly four hours later.

Fang Mu opened his eyes one last time.

As he moved slightly, his bones crackled sharply.

A terrifying force churned within his body.

One hundred and nine bursts!

This was the current state of his genetic primordial energy.

An increase of forty-one bursts!

And he could feel this wasn’t the limit!

"Indeed, it’s not the limit..." His eyes shone brightly.

Not reaching the limit was good news!

It meant the upper bound was even higher!

He then assessed his body.

It wasn’t only the genetic energy.

His physical strength, power, speed, and nervous reflexes had all undergone an astounding improvement at this moment!

"My bodily strength should have surpassed ordinary E-series alloys. If nothing unexpected occurs... handguns won’t have much effect on me anymore..."

With this thought, Fang Mu suddenly wanted to test himself.

He flipped his hand and produced a handgun.

With a click, it was loaded. Gritting his teeth, he aimed at the back of his right hand and pulled the trigger.

Bang!

The gunshot rang out. Fang Mu’s right hand throbbed fiercely, but immediately followed by a soft thud...

A red mark appeared on his hand, and a smoking bullet fell to the floor.

His eyes brightened sharply as he moved his right hand.

There was pain, but entirely tolerable.

Most importantly, the handgun couldn’t penetrate his skin at such close range, only leaving a red mark. His bones were as hard as steel; Fang Mu could clearly feel no damage at all to his bones!

This demonstrated just how formidable his muscles and bones had become!

Fang Mu estimated that even if he were shot with Blazing Fire now, it wouldn’t be as tragic as before.

"Handguns can be stopped, but I wonder if sniper bullets could be stopped?"

He pondered briefly but ultimately shook his head.

He thought it unlikely.

If handguns could cause pain, a sniper rifle shot would still injure him.

This made Fang Mu think of Lin Chuyin...

That day, to warn her, he had fired a shot at her. The same sniper rifle, using Blazing Fire. It only sparked briefly on her back and then vanished, causing no pain whatsoever...

Clearly, Golden-stage evolvers were far stronger than him.

His bullets definitely couldn’t harm Golden-stage evolvers.

Perhaps not even Silver-stage evolvers could be seriously injured.

Unless he had armor-piercing rounds!

"Unfortunately, after inquiring in many places these past few days, I haven’t found any 'armor-piercing' rounds for sale..."

Fang Mu frowned.

After a moment, he exhaled and stood up, intending to wash up. The breakthrough had caused him to sweat heavily.

Just then, urgent knocking sounded at the door.

Fang Mu was momentarily stunned, then heard a hurried female voice outside: "Mr. Fang, are you inside? We heard gunshots. Is everything alright? We’re coming in!"

Fang Mu froze...

Ah, he’d forgotten he had just fired a shot here. Apparently, he’d alarmed the security staff.

He quickly replied, "I’m fine, I’m fine."

Speaking, he walked to the door and opened it.

Outside stood a group of fully armed security personnel—berserkers, pugilists, and even heavy blade wielders!

At the rear of the group stood Liang Bingyun, her face pale.

Upon opening the door, not only was Fang Mu startled, but the melee team was as well.

"Mr. Fang, are you alright?"

Liang Bingyun forced herself to stay calm and asked with concern.

Fang Mu quickly said, "Oh, sorry, no problem at all. I fired the shot myself... didn’t mean to alarm you."

"You fired the shot yourself?"

The heavy blade leader was taken aback, then narrowed his eyes and said gravely, "May I ask why you fired, sir? Sorry, Mr. Fang, according to Chapter 4, Article 32 of the Battlefield City Management Law, within the battlefield city, firearms may only be discharged at designated ranges or in legitimate self-defense situations... Unauthorized use of firearms is illegal. If someone gets hurt..."

His brow furrowed deeply.

Fang Mu’s expression changed. Just as he was about to speak, Liang Bingyun suddenly interjected: "Captain Li, your job is to protect the residents of Mingyue Complex. As you are no longer part of the enforcement team, you have no authority to intervene in other matters."

The heavy blade leader was stunned, then fell silent.

"Mr. Fang, are you sure you’re okay?"

Liang Bingyun looked to Fang Mu again.

Still a little dazed, Fang Mu nodded reflexively.

Liang Bingyun nodded: "Good. Then thank you, Captain Li, for your efforts."

Her tone implied she wanted them to leave.

The heavy blade pursed his lips, glanced at Fang Mu once more, sighed lightly, and nodded. He led the others in turning away.

After seeing them off, Liang Bingyun finally exhaled deeply, seeming to feel the pressure of what she had just said.

After all, Captain Li was an evolver, while she was only an ordinary person.

Speaking so frankly to an evolver was stressful.

But considering her duties, she had no choice.

Then she looked at Fang Mu, hesitated, and cautiously said, "Mr. Fang, our complex has a shooting range. If you want to use firearms, please go to the designated area. This is a battlefield city; if other residents get alarmed and report to the enforcement team, it could cause difficulties... alright?"

Her tone was tentative, clearly seeking his agreement rather than issuing an order.

Fang Mu paused, then nodded instinctively: "Sorry, I was a bit reckless just now..."

"No need to apologize. If anything, I was being somewhat rude," Liang Bingyun smiled, making Fang Mu feel a bit embarrassed...

He clearly had been in the wrong, but it felt like she was the one apologizing.

"Alright, since there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave. If you need anything, you can contact us anytime via the app or call the front desk... I wish you a pleasant day."

Liang Bingyun bowed slightly. After Fang Mu nodded, she turned and left.

Thus, a minor legal ordeal quietly passed.

Fang Mu stood at the door, somewhat dazed.

Then he reflected.

He’d been careless earlier, forgetting that firearms were prohibited within the battlefield city.

Such matters could be serious or trivial.

If it escalated, he might have had to spend time with the enforcement team.

But unexpectedly, Liang Bingyun had resolved it with just a few words.

If this had happened near his previous rented place...

He’d surely have been troubled!

"Perhaps the higher rent does have its reasons..."

Only now did Fang Mu begin to understand gradually...

Living in a high-end complex like Mingyue wasn’t just about the environment...

Suddenly, a surprised voice broke his thoughts.

"Oh, new neighbors?"

Fang Mu looked up instinctively.

He was slightly stunned.

Two people, a man and a woman, passed by the door carrying large bags and weapons, looking as if they had just returned from the battlefield.

"Is it them?"

Fang Mu raised his eyebrows, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.