Chen Haoxuan carried Shen Ruyan into the cave where she was recovering. Since Shen Ruyan was a woman, she had her own private room, which featured a luxurious bathtub filled with Nutrient Water. With her foot injury, Shen Ruyan couldn't move easily, so Chen Haoxuan gently placed her into the bathtub.
Previously, Shen Ruyan would have taken off her clothes to soak in the Nutrient Water for comfort, but now that Chen Haoxuan was present, she didn't mind! The problem was that Chen Haoxuan did mind.
"Take care of your injury; I have things to handle, so I'll step out for a bit," Chen Haoxuan said gently to Shen Ruyan.
"The experts from the Dragon Group have all been defeated by your bodyguards. What could you possibly have to do? You might as well stay and chat with me. I haven't communicated with anyone outside for a year; you should feel sorry for me," Shen Ruyan replied, lying in the bathtub with a hint of grievance.
Shen Ruyan's figure in the bathtub was quite tempting. The color of the Nutrient Water wasn't very dark, allowing visibility beneath the surface. Her white silk and cotton clothing became semi-transparent when wet. Although she wore a bra, it was still alluring. Chen Haoxuan worried he might not be able to resist and end up jumping into the bathtub himself, as ever since he became a Gene Warrior, his self-control had weakened against temptation.
"It's precisely because the experts from the Dragon Group are injured that I need to make some arrangements; otherwise, it would be troublesome if the enemy took advantage of our weakness," Chen Haoxuan explained.
"Hmph, go on then! You're such an unromantic blockhead," Shen Ruyan huffed.
After Chen Haoxuan left, Shen Ruyan carefully removed her clothes to feel more comfortable. Looking at her perfect figure, she couldn't help but wonder, "Isn't my body sexy?"
Once outside, Chen Haoxuan instructed Jiang Dong and the others to keep an eye on the Dragon Group. Jiang Dong and his team had spent a long time with the Dragon Group and were already familiar with it, so there was no need for Chen Haoxuan to make arrangements. He then headed to the ranch, took a horse, and leisurely rode across the prairie, enjoying the fresh air.
That night, Chen Haoxuan didn't return home but instead slept on the grassland. With his current physique, even being struck by lightning wouldn't bother him; he could sleep soundly.
The next morning, when Chen Haoxuan rode back to the Dragon Group, he saw the team leader waiting at the entrance. It seemed he couldn't wait any longer. "Haoxuan, you're finally back! I've been waiting for you for hours," the team leader said eagerly; he wanted to grow stronger too.
"Team leader, it's only six in the morning! Most people haven't even gotten up yet!" Chen Haoxuan laughed.
"Alright! I admit I couldn't wait any longer. As soon as my injury heals, I'll come find you right away. Knowing you were out, I waited here at the entrance. Look at my sincerity; shouldn't we start injecting our people with Gene Warrior now?" The team leader said expectantly.
"Alright," Chen Haoxuan nodded.
Chen Haoxuan returned to his residence, carrying a beautifully crafted password box, undoubtedly containing the genes of the Gene Warrior.
He instructed the team leader to bring the selected individuals to the research facility he had previously used, while simultaneously administering the Gene Warrior injection to one hundred and eight members of the Dragon Group. After completing the injections, the team leader looked at him eagerly, as if to say, "Is there any extra for me?"
"You don't need to look at me like that; how could I forget about you, team leader! This time I brought several even more powerful Gene Warriors. You, Martial Enthusiast Elder, Elder Dongfang, Shen Ruyan, Kong Manni, Flower Speed, Smiling Tiger, Strongman, Flying Leg, Thief... all of you will get a share. Now go ahead and call them over!" Chen Haoxuan said with a smile.
The team leader's face flushed with excitement. "I'll go get them right now."
Flower Speed and the others were already feeling disgruntled; they had been close friends with Chen Haoxuan, yet he was giving benefits to others without including them. When they heard the team leader's call, they rushed to Chen Haoxuan's research facility like the wind. As friends of Chen Haoxuan, he naturally wanted to reserve the best for them.
After administering the Gene Warrior injections to Flower Speed and the others, Chen Haoxuan reminded them that they needed to wait a day before merging with the Gene Warrior. Therefore, he suggested they go back and get some sleep. They all returned to rest, but Strongman preferred to soak in Nutrient Water while sleeping. As a result, after just a few hours, he had already completed his fusion with the Gene Warrior. Unbeknownst to him, he had transformed into a true Gene Warrior; he felt incredibly strong and possessed boundless divine power. Unable to contain himself, he casually picked up a small iron bull and squeezed it gently, instantly flattening it.
"Wow, this is too powerful! Although I could crush iron before, I’ve never done it so easily as today; it feels like squeezing cotton," Strongman exclaimed in astonishment.
A day passed, and those who had received the Gene Warrior injection got up one by one to see just how strong they had become. Flower Speed was already fast by nature but was now even quicker than Jiang Dong and others. He could catch bullets fired from ordinary guns; this showcased the terrifying aspect of speed. He ran at his maximum speed, leaving afterimages behind. It could be said that aside from Chen Haoxuan being faster than him, there was no one else in this world who could match his speed.
Chen Haoxuan jokingly wondered if Flower Speed participated in an Olympic long-distance race, would he infuriate all the other competitors?
Sharpshooter could now shoot bullets around corners and find enemies' exact positions even with his eyes closed.
Flying Leg had reached a point where he could run on water effortlessly but still needed some improvement in moving silently through snow.
As for Death God, no one knew how he was doing now; he remained as quiet as ever, disliking talking or showing off.
Speedster is just a skilled racer, so aside from becoming more agile and fit, there hasn't been much change.
Little Fly and Kong Manni have also improved their physical condition.
In any case, Flower Speed and the others have gained a lot of benefits. In fact, there's an even greater advantage they are unaware of: if all goes well, Gene Warrior can live for over two hundred years, something that money can't buy.
The Dragon Group became lively again with Chen Haoxuan. People continuously challenged Chen Haoxuan's bodyguards, and even Chen Haoxuan himself faced challenges. Flower Speed was the first to challenge him; when he shouted "Start," Chen Haoxuan responded, "You've already lost."
"What? Haoxuan, you say I've lost before we even compete? You're so arrogant!" Flower Speed retorted, visibly displeased.
"Look down at your neck," Chen Haoxuan said with a smile.
When Flower Speed looked down, he was shocked to see a red line on his neck—not a red rope, but blood oozing from a wound. It was only then that he felt the pain. He stared at Chen Haoxuan, saying, "How is this possible? I didn't even see you make a move."
"Because sometimes the eyes betray you," Chen Haoxuan replied mysteriously. Just as Flower Speed shouted "Start," he had made a quick motion; the dagger hidden in his sleeve fell into his hand, and with a swift flick, he struck. The speed was so great that Flower Speed didn't see or realize it. At such high speeds, even if you sever someone's head, they might not die immediately.
"Flower Speed, losing is just losing; there's nothing impossible about it. Besides, it's not like this is your first loss," Strongman shouted at Flower Speed. He walked over and roughly pushed him aside before turning to Chen Haoxuan: "Haoxuan, last time we competed in strength, I lost to you. This time, let's have another match."
"Sure! How do you want to compete?" Chen Haoxuan replied readily.
"Let's go for a fistfight!" Strongman roared.
"That's not going to work; my strength isn't what it used to be. I might just crush your hand with one punch," Chen Haoxuan objected.
Turning around, he addressed Speedster, who was watching the excitement from the side: "Speedster, didn't you have some leftover materials when you were working on that motorcycle? I remember you made a ball out of those materials for collection. Why don't you bring that ball out so I can compete with Strongman and see who can crush it?"
"Haoxuan, watch your words. What do you mean by squashing my ball? I could squash yours just as easily," Speedster said, clearly displeased. Despite his annoyance, he went to retrieve his prized ball.
Soon, Speedster returned with a silver ball that shimmered under the sunlight, clearly not an ordinary item.
He handed the fist-sized ball to Chen Haoxuan. If it had been an ordinary person, they would have been crushed by Speedster's strength, as this was no ordinary iron ball; it was made from various precious ores and weighed over fifty pounds.
Chen Haoxuan tossed the ball to Strongman and said, "You go first. Just crush this ball if you can."
"Alright." Strongman squeezed it lightly but felt nothing. He applied more force, then even more, but still nothing happened. Finally, he gritted his teeth and used all his strength, leaving a faint imprint on the ball. Breathing heavily, Strongman threw the ball back to Chen Haoxuan and said to Speedster, "Why did you bother making such a good ball?"
Speedster shot Strongman a look and replied, "Because I like it. What are you going to do about it?"
"Just so you know, I don't like being accused of cheating," Chen Haoxuan reminded Strongman. With a firm grip, his fingers sank deep into the ball, causing Strongman to break into a cold sweat, thinking about how much strength it must take to crush this ball!
The ball crafted from precious materials began to deform in Chen Haoxuan's hands until he finally shaped it into a rabbit and presented it to Kong Manni, who was absolutely thrilled.
"Haoxuan, you're not human! I give up," Strongman said dejectedly to Chen Haoxuan.
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