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135 Part 2
Cong Xia was taken aback, “Hmm, it’s possible… but since I have also mutated, I probably can’t have children either.”
“You are different from them. I still have high hopes for this aspect. It’s just you and me left in the Cong family. I am a lonely old man, and whether or not you have children doesn’t matter to me. But you are still young, and I also hope that you can leave a descendant for the Cong family.”
Cong Xia hesitated, “Uncle, I haven’t thought about having children. I don’t even know how long I can live, so how could I dare to have children?”
“Even if you don’t want to now, you will probably fall in love in the future. Can’t we conduct a test?”
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Cong Xia felt awkward, “Uncle, does General Cao know?”
“He probably doesn’t know, so don’t worry. It’s good that you and Xiao Cheng are together. Your relationship goes beyond companions and allies; you two are much closer. Xiao Cheng’s relationship with General Cao is unstable, but with you by his side, it becomes more secure.” Cong Zhenzhong smiled lightly, “Xiao Cheng can protect you, and you can assist him; you two are indeed a perfect match.”
Cong Xia smiled shyly; it felt good to receive recognition from his family.
“You should go rest now.”
“Uncle, you should get some rest too; don’t tire yourself out too much.”
Cong Zhenzhong nodded with a faint smile, “I will.”
After leaving the laboratory, Cong Xia glanced back when he reached the elevator. Through the transparent glass wall, he saw Cong Zhenzhong sitting in the lab, fiddling with the cotton in his hands, lost in thought. That thin figure blended into the cold, silvery background, looking very lonely.
Cong Xia sighed, feeling a bit sad.
Back in the room, Cheng Tianbi was already in his pajamas, practicing.
As soon as Cong Xia entered, Cheng Tianbi opened his eyes and stood up, “What did Professor Cong want from you?”
Cong Xia smiled, “My uncle wanted to test me, to see if I could still reproduce.”
Cheng Tianbi furrowed his brows, “Did you take the test?”
“No, he was just testing me; he found out about us.”
Cheng Tianbi nodded, not surprised, “He’s a cerebral domain evolver.”
“Yes, cerebral domain evolvers are really terrifying. What’s even more frightening is that we used to have only one Zhuang Yao, but suddenly we have several.”
Cheng Tianbi looked at him and changed the topic abruptly, “What did Yao Qianjiang say to you when you healed him that day?”
Cong Xia was puzzled. “Why are you asking about that now? Didn’t I tell you already that he wanted us to join the Jiujian Prefecture, and of course, I refused?”
“Anything else?”
Cong Xia thought for a moment. “Nothing else, I can’t recall anything specific.”
Cheng Tianbi approached Cong Xia, trapping him between himself and the table, his tone a bit forceful, “Think again, about yourself.”
“Tianbi… What’s wrong with you?” Cheng Tianbi’s behavior was unusual; not only did he say so much at once, but his emotions also seemed unstable.
“Yao Qianjiang has ulterior motives for you.”
Cong Xia was taken aback. “Oh, he did try to win me over.”
Cheng Tianbi looked down at him. “Just trying to win you over?”
Cong Xia blinked, “Tianbi, what are you trying to say?”
Cheng Tianbi looked into his clear eyes, and the words at the tip of his tongue were swallowed back. His high nose touched Cong Xia’s, and he whispered, “I said during the day that you’re going to have a good night’s sleep tonight.”
“Okay.”
“I take back what I said.”
“Huh?”
In an instant, Cheng Tianbi lifted Cong Xia up and placed him on the bed, pressing him down.
Cong Xia was startled, “Tian… mmm…”
Cheng Tianbi’s thin lips firmly sealed Cong Xia’s, kissing him forcefully. Cong Xia was tightly held underneath him, and the intense kiss made it hard for him to breathe. His brain began to lack oxygen, and the increasingly passionate kiss left him feeling dizzy and feverish.
Cheng Tianbi forcefully unbuttoned Cong Xia’s suit jacket, eagerly caressing the warm skin underneath. His movements were rough yet gentle, igniting a fire within Cong Xia’s body.
Cong Xia clung tightly to Cheng Tianbi’s neck, responding passionately. Today’s Cheng Tianbi was quite different, full of passion; who would want to sleep in such a good atmosphere?
When Cong Xia’s expensive clothes were almost taken off for the first time in his life, he didn’t know which string in his head was struck, and he suddenly opened his eyes, “Tianbi, are you jealous?”
Cheng Tianbi glanced at him and said hoarsely, “Spread your legs a bit.”
Cong Xia held Cheng Tianbi’s face, his eyes shining, “Just tell me, are you jealous?”
Cheng Tianbi didn’t answer; instead, he used his knee to push apart Cong Xia’s legs and planted a delicate kiss on his chest, a certain part of his body preparing for action.
“Tianbi, can you speak up? If you’re jealous, just say it! Let me be happy… mmm… be gentle…”
Cheng Tianbi buried his head and began to move passionately, turning Cong Xia’s questioning into fragmented moans.
This was destined to be another passionate sleepless night.
***
“In a short period, it’s not possible to master any combat technique all at once. For a powerful and agile mutant like you, the best way to quickly increase combat strength is to learn how to attack the opponent’s vital points.”
Deng Xiao nodded vigorously.
At this moment, they were in the underground training ground of the Sixth District of the Academy, each training to improve their combat abilities.
Cheng Tianbi circled around Deng Xiao before standing in front of him. “The vital points of the human body are the eyes, the larynx, the diaphragm, the genitals, and the facial bones on the front side. On the side, there’s the flank and the ear bones. On the back, there’s the back of the neck, the spine, and the knee joints. With your transformed strength, as long as you hit accurately in these places, you can incapacitate or paralyze the opponent for a period of time. Now I’ll teach you how to strike these areas.”
Deng Xiao nodded again, “Yes, yes, let’s all listen together, it might be useful for self-defense.”
Cheng Tianbi said, “They don’t need to. Only you and I are close-combat fighters. First, when attacking from the front, it’s best to target this area…” Cheng Tianbi suddenly raised the tip of his foot and kicked towards Deng Xiao’s lower leg.
Deng Xiao instinctively widened his eyes, but in his human form, his muscle reaction speed couldn’t keep up with his neural reaction speed, making it impossible to respond accordingly.
Cheng Tianbi stopped his toe just in front of Deng Xiao’s shinbone, “This is the facial bone, the most fragile bone in the leg. It’s only covered by a thin layer of flesh and is thin. It’s also in the lower body, in the blind spot of vision, making it difficult to defend against. Therefore, it’s relatively easy to attack. If you get a chance to attack an enemy’s facial bone, you must use all your strength to kick it and break it. I’ll demonstrate several defensive techniques against this area for you, which will not only protect this bone but also help you dismantle the enemy’s defense.”
Cong Xia was training to load bullets and overheard their conversation. He couldn’t help but say, “It seems like I should learn a few moves too.”
Tang Yanqiu replied, “You don’t have Deng Xiao’s physical condition, so even if you learn, it won’t be of much use.”
Cong Xia smiled wryly, “Seems like you’re right.”
Tang Yanqiu prepared his bow and started practicing archery on the side.
Liu Fengyu, on the other hand, was learning how to use weapons alongside Cong Xia.
Zhuang Yao, standing nearby, watched Tang Yanqiu shoot arrows for a while before speaking, “Your arrows have great potential for improvement.”
Tang Yanqiu paused, “The arrows can be improved, but the bow cannot be modified.”
Zhuang Yao walked over, stood on tiptoe, and pulled out an arrow from his quiver, shaking his head, “It’s still not perfect. Regular bows and arrows have an accuracy of only 50 meters. Even good ones will deviate from the trajectory beyond 100 meters. The killing power of a bow and arrow is much greater than most bullets, but due to its weight and limited range, your archery accuracy is wasted at just 100 meters.”
Tang Yanqiu said, “My bow is quite heavy, and my shooting accuracy can reach up to 120 meters. It can’t be more than that.”
Zhuang Yao asked, “What is the poundage of your bow?”
“90 pounds.”
Zhuang Yao said, “You’ve never changed the bowstring, have you? The standard draw weight for international competitions is 25-60 pounds, and anything over 60 pounds is already too much for a normal person to draw. But with your current strength, you’re definitely more than 90 pounds, probably even double that.”
“I know, but I haven’t found a suitable bowstring.”
Zhuang Yao pulled on Tang Yanqiu’s bowstring, but it didn’t budge. Ninety pounds is roughly equal to 40 kilograms. In the civilized era, few humans could draw a bow weighing 40 kilograms, which is incomparable to lifting a 40-kilogram luggage. However, after Tang Yanqiu evolved, his muscle strength increased significantly, making it possible for him to draw a heavier bow. Combined with the modified arrows, he could definitely shoot farther distances. Even if the range increased by a few or ten meters, it would be a significant boost to their combat power.
“We will find a solution for the bowstring and arrows with Cong Xia’s help. But if we really create a heavier bowstring, can your bow withstand the force?”
Tang Yanqiu replied confidently, “It definitely can. According to the legends, our ancestors had experts who could draw a bow weighing six shi. The whereabouts of the bowstring are unknown now, but it was used with this bow.”
“Six shi?” Zhuang Yao chuckled, “Six shi is 360 kilograms. That’s clearly a legend. Even after Deng Xiao transforms, his arm strength is greater than yours, and the muscle strength of amphibious reptilian returnees is among the top of known mutant species. Still, he couldn’t possibly draw a bow weighing even two shi, let alone six shi.”
Tang Yanqiu said, “It is indeed an ancient legend, passed down orally by generations, so there might be some exaggeration. But my father once said that the bowstring used to be much heavier than it is now because fewer and fewer people could draw it. That’s why it was changed to the current 90-pound bowstring. It can definitely withstand even greater force. There’s no bowstring it can’t handle, only bowstrings that humans can’t draw.”
“Good, I’ll find a way to make a heavier bowstring and more perfect arrows. After the next batch of machines arrives, you can test your pulling force to see how much weight you can draw now.”
Tang Yanqiu clenched his fist, “Alright.”
While everyone was immersed in their training, Cong Xia’s phone rang again.
Cong Xia was about to walk over to answer it when Chéng Tianbi picked up the call before him, pressing the answer button directly. “Hello?”
Cong Xia was taken aback for a moment, but a hint of amusement appeared in his eyes.
After making a sound of acknowledgment, he hung up the phone.
Zhuāng Yáo asked, “What’s wrong? Is it Yao Qiánjiāng again?”
“No, it’s Xiao Wang.” Cheng Tianbi frowned. “The owner of the dog we met on the street a few days ago came looking for Abu.”
Cong Xia chuckled, “Really? They actually found us.”
Zhuāng Yáo checked the time. “It’s time for dinner. Let’s take Abu to play with them.”
These past few days, everyone had been busy with their studies, training, and research. They hadn’t seen Abu for several days, so it was a good idea to spend some time with him now.
They took the elevator back to the ground and had Xiao Wang bring the little boy and the Samoyed into the compound, heading towards where Abu stayed.
Abu’s place was located in the front yard of the institute, an open area with various scientific exhibition halls where citizens could come and go freely. However, most people couldn’t afford to have a meal, let alone visit any exhibitions, so it was quite peaceful.
When they arrived, Abu and Zhuàng Zhuàng didn’t play together as they had imagined. Abu stood in front of his kennel, assuming an aggressive posture and warning growls.
Zhuàng Zhuàng barked back at Abu, and after a while, turned to his little master, barking even louder.
Xiao Wang said helplessly, “It seems like they don’t really like each other.”
Everyone’s gaze shifted from the dogs to the little boy, and they noticed something unusual.
The little boy stood quietly on the side, his face expressionless as he stared at his dog. The most extraordinary thing was that a few days ago, when they saw this boy, he was just an ordinary human child. Why did he suddenly emit energy fluctuations now?
Chéng Tiānbi said in a low voice to Xiao Wang, “Come over to our side.”
“Huh?”
Chéng Tianbi commanded, “Come over here.”
“Okay.” Xiao Wang walked over to them, looking puzzled.
The little boy suddenly turned his face, and his originally pitch-black pupils instantly turned bright yellow!
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