Dark clouds were hovering over Yong'an Island, and the rain continued to fall.
The Camphor Woods next to the building swayed violently in the wind and rain, making bursts of rattling sounds.
Heavy raindrops kept hitting the Glass window and flowing down meanderingly.
Fang Cheng leaned against the large Genuine Leather office chair and admired the scenery outside the window.
The cool breeze blowing from Central Air Conditioner blew over the table, blowing away the hot air rising from the edge of the cup, and the mellow aroma of the best tea slowly spread in the room.
Viewed from this excellent location halfway up the mountain.
The Fishing Port at the foot of the mountain, the towns, and even the turbulent bay in the distance were all swallowed up by the water mist stirred up by the heavy rain, leaving only a vague gray-white outline.
Here is the top layer of Truth Society Headquarters Building.
It was originally the exclusive office of the predecessor President Su Jing'an, but now it was logically arranged by Zheng Hongxin to give it to his "successor President".
Half an hour ago, Fang Cheng was still training hard in the 10,000-meter Abyss, and successfully broke through Checkpoint, greatly increasing his skill.
At this moment, I suddenly changed, sitting safely in a luxurious office, blowing the air conditioner, and tasting Hot Tea.
There is nothing more satisfying in life than this.
Fang Cheng put his legs casually on Redwood's desk, leaned back, and hummed a pop song:
"I smile triumphantly, and smile triumphantly again, hoping to have a happy life..."
While humming, he glanced around, but he was muttering in his heart.
The decoration style of this office is really too old-fashioned.
The room is full of dark Redwood furniture, and there are several pale skeleton specimens of unknown beasts standing in the corners. There is an eerie Aura atmosphere everywhere.
Fang Cheng is thinking, if you really plan to continue doing this President, you must have all these old Antique moved away.
I am not used to hard wooden chairs, so I have to replace myself with several Zhang Kuan large soft fabric sofas.
It is best to use a thickened model filled with high-density sponge, so that the whole person can lean against it comfortably when sitting down.
Another large Freezer is placed in the corner, which is specially used to store various meats and snacks.
As for the wall hanging with ink paintings, you can put the latest smart phone Television. Wouldn't it be fun to play games or watch movies?
Boom, boom.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, interrupting Fang Cheng's interior renovation plan.
His eyes flashed slightly, and after breaking through 80 points Major Milestone, Mental Power swept across like a radar, and he instantly sensed who was outside the door.
Fang Cheng immediately stopped humming and quickly got off the desk with his legs.
Then he straightened his back, crossed his hands on the table, stopped his casual demeanor, and assumed a dignified and profound leadership posture.
"Come in."
He cleared his throat and shouted in a deep voice.
The heavy Solid Wood Door was pushed away, and Zheng Hongxin walked in quickly.
The old man's face was full of Red Light today, his waist was straight, and he looked particularly energetic. He didn't even bring the crutch that was always with him.
Under his arm, he was holding a carved Rosewood box tightly.
"President, the baby is here."
Zheng Hongxin walked to the table and respectfully pushed the wooden box in front of Fang Cheng with both hands.
Fang Cheng lowered his eyes and looked at the box that exuded a faint Agarwood:
"What is this?"
Just now, the old man invited him to President's office and said that there was a treasure that he wanted to take care of.
This busy work takes about ten minutes.
Zheng Hongxin came slightly closer, with a somewhat mysterious smile:
"President, have you heard of the legend of "Mermaid weaves cloth and tears become beads"?"
Fang Cheng was slightly startled.
He had read this statement in a fantasy novel when he was in school, and he replied casually:
"Weeping into tears, it should refer to the popular seawater pearl farming industry around Yong'an Island. Why, are there pearls in this box?"
"No."
Zheng Hongxin shook his head and reached out to untie the copper buckle of the wooden box.
"Although pearls are valuable, they are not considered rare things here. What I want to show you is the first half of this legendary sentence - Mermaid Weaving."
He explained while opening the lid of the box.
"In the ancient legend of Xia Country, the silk fabric woven by the South Sea Mermaid is called "Mermaid Silk", and some people also call it "Dragon Palace Gauze"."
"It has been recorded in "In Search of the Supernatural": "In addition to the South Sea, there is Mermaid, which lives in water like a fish and does not waste its weaving performance." This thing does not get wet in water, does not burn when exposed to fire, and is extremely tough. It can be called the most high-end special fabric in the world."
"In ancient times, this was a precious tribute that even the emperor could only ask for. It is said that Emperor Mingde of the Yu Dynasty, in order to find a Mermaid Silk to make a dragon robe, sent a large fleet deep into the ocean, but ultimately returned without success."
Fang Cheng raised his eyebrows:
"You mean, Truth Society has this legendary Mermaid Silk in his hands?"
"President, look."
Zheng Hongxin stepped aside half a step and gestured towards the box.
In the center of the wooden box, a stack of silver Gray cloth lies quietly.
The surface has a pearl-like warm luster, and under the bright lights of the office, there is a faint light blue shimmer.
It's as if a layer of water is gently rippling on the cloth at this moment.
Fang Cheng stretched out his palm, picked up a corner of the fabric and rubbed it gently.
The touch feels very strange.
It is as light as nothing and feels smoother and cooler than the finest silk.
But when you pull it with a little force, you can feel an amazing flexibility that far exceeds Kevlar Composite Fiber.
"This thing..."
Fang Cheng A flash of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"President, this fabric is an excellent armor base."
Seeing Fang Cheng's eyes attracted by Mermaid Silk, Zheng Hongxin smiled and added at the right time:
"If it is made into clothes and worn on the body, in addition to being non-intrusive by Water and Fire, what is even more commendable is that it is highly elastic and can perfectly adapt to the violent expansion of muscles. It is very suitable for Aberrant with strengthened bodies and Supernatural physiques."
"Furthermore, this material is breathable and permeable, does not stick to water, and does not even retain oil or dirt. It is extremely easy to clean. I think it is perfect for your daily exercise and battle wear."
Fang Cheng's heart moved slightly.
Obviously, through Truth Stone Tablet, Zheng Hongxin saw the scene of himself meditating naked on the bottom of the sea with his whole body on fire.
The old man was afraid that if he really wanted to be the president, he would always be naked and unseemly when fighting in the future, so he went to the warehouse and dug out this top-quality material to cover himself up.
Fang Cheng raised his head and took a deep look at the old man opposite:
"Zheng President, you are very considerate, thank you very much."
"Hey, you've become an old man."
Zheng Hongxin waved his hand flattered:
"President As long as you like it. This piece of fabric was accidentally obtained by Third President a hundred years ago, and it has been locked in Warehouse and has not been used."
"To us ordinary Aberrants, it is just a rare Antique. It cannot be made into clothes to block the impact of artillery shells, so it is of little use."
"But for a top warrior with a strong body like you, it is definitely even more powerful than a tiger."
He paused, then asked for instructions:
"I plan to hire Xia Country's top clothing designer to help you tailor it. Do you think it is a set of retro robes or a set of modern practice clothes?"
Fang Cheng held the thin and light Mermaid Silk, thought for a moment, and then gave the answer:
"Just make a pair of shorts and a tight T-shirt for practice. The simpler, the better."
The size of this piece Mermaid Silk is not too big. If you forcefully make a set of long-sleeved and trousers ready-made clothes, it will definitely be insufficient.
Moreover, although this kind of fabric has extremely high toughness and is indestructible to Water and Fire, it is too thin and light to buffer against blunt force blows.
In the face of real magical weapons, it actually cannot play an absolute defensive role.
Fang Cheng values it purely to cover his majestic body, which easily swells and bursts into flames in battle.
In the past, in order to deal with the problem of Transformation, he spent a lot of money to buy Red Underwear, which was said to be made with "Aerospace-Grade Specialty Fiber".
What's the result?
Every time the muscles expand, accompanied by the explosion of True Qi in the body, the body surface temperature is almost as high as Furnace.
The special fiber that is said to be resistant to high temperatures and corrosion can only support Transformation once at most.
After the fight, the fabric will be burnt to a crisp, and it will turn into rags with a little force.
His control over True Qi External Release has indeed reached a perfect level now, and he can do so without harming the innocent flowers and plants around him.
But the clothes that stick to the surface of the skin will eventually face the test of the terrifying high temperature.
Otherwise, having to look for clothes or change into a new pair of underwear every time after a fight would be wasteful and embarrassing.
This Mermaid Silk is simply "Indestructible Battle Garment" tailor-made for him.
Thinking of this, Fang Cheng put the fabric back into the box and asked curiously:
"Where did Mermaid Silk collected by President and Truth Society come from? Is it really woven by those Mermaid in the sea?"
Fang Cheng Recall those dark green monsters with thick claws and little brains Spirit Light.
Do you expect that kind of clumsy deep-sea Demon, sitting on the seabed and working hard on a loom?
This picture seems absurd just thinking about it.
"Actually, we don't know the exact process."
Zheng Hongxin pondered for a moment and explained:
"Third President was exploring the deep sea in an old Diving machine. He encountered a Water Pressure crisis and was rescued by a reclusive ancient Mermaid Community. He used the supplies on the ship to exchange for this piece of Mermaid Silk from the leader of Mermaid."
"As for where Mermaid got the technology, or where he picked it up, there is no way to verify it. The Elders in the association speculate that this thing probably comes from the door in the underwater ruins, which is Other Shore World."
"Because every year when the deep sea tides erupt, many materials that do not belong to the earth will emerge from the door. For example, the remains of ancient giant beasts and strange luminous jewelry. This piece of Mermaid Silk is probably also a product of the tidal eruption, and it happened to be collected by Mermaid as a treasure."
Having said this, Zheng Hongxin changed the topic and put away the relaxed demeanor of the previous chat.
"President, I dare to ask."
There was a solemn look in his eyes, and he carefully explored:
"When you were practicing Meditation in Changyuan Trench... have you already crossed that "Heavenly-Human Limit", or have you undergone transformation on the spiritual level, stepped into the realm of Divine Illumination, and seen some existences that you shouldn't see?"
Fang Cheng Hearing this, the hand holding the tea cup paused slightly.
He didn't hide anything and nodded calmly:
"That's right. I have indeed broken through a big Checkpoint on a spiritual level, and I have benefited a lot."
Hiss--
Zheng Hongxin gasped. Although he had expected it in his heart, he still couldn't hide his shock when it was confirmed by his own words.
He calmed down, lowered his voice, and his tone became more serious than ever:
"President, this is why I was so anxious to send a message through Truth Stone Tablet just now, asking you to return to the headquarters to explain. This matter is related to the foundation of your life, and you cannot be careless."
Fang Cheng put down the tea cup and stared slightly:
"Oh? Come and listen."
"That's right."
Zheng Hongxin coughed slightly, and then slowly spoke:
"There is a concept circulating in our Aberrant world that whether it is spiritual Psychic Power or physical Vitality, the body of an ordinary human being has an absolute threshold."
"Once you forcefully cross that boundary, you break the original Genetic Chain of living things and challenge the laws of nature."
"It is said in ancient books that the way of heaven is to make up for the deficiency when there is more damage. The way of man is to make up for the deficiency when there is more damage."
"A person who wants to go against heaven and surpass "Heavenly-Human Limit" will inevitably be counterattacked by his own body and Natural Law."
He straightened his back and stared at Fang Cheng:
"The most fatal problem is energy."
"Breaking through the limit is often just the realization and genetic mutation at that moment. But if you want to stabilize this new realm and keep your body from collapsing, you must have a steady stream of huge Life Energy as support."
Zheng Hongxin gave a very intuitive analogy:
"This is like a machine. You have modified it Level Up according to the most advanced drawings. However, the hardware materials that make up this machine are still the ordinary steel from before, and you are not equipped with the corresponding level of high-purity fuel."
"Forced operation of the machine may seem extremely powerful in the short term, but in the long run, the wear of internal parts will increase exponentially."
"Coupled with the lack of matching fuel filling, Engine is more likely to burn out, eventually leading to a regression in the realm and even a complete physical collapse."
Listening to these words, Fang Cheng lowered his eyes and clenched the tea cup slightly with his fingers.
Zheng Hongxin obviously saw the amazing vision he had while practicing under the sea through Truth Stone Tablet. He was worried that he had just crossed the threshold but did not understand common sense, so he specifically reminded him.
Of course, the old man didn't know.
Fang Cheng has an extremely full body of Dantian Sea of Qi, not to mention that he has mastered the heaven-defying method of "Refining Qi into Spirit" in Martial Path, which is enough to make up for the mental loss.
However, Zheng Hongxin's theory deeply touched Fang Cheng's heart.
Every time his physical attributes cross eighty points Major Milestone, he will experience the kind of extreme hunger that can drive people crazy.
He originally thought that this "eating binge" state was a unique side effect of his own point-adding system.
Now it seems that Aberrant in this world will also face this kind of biological energy depletion problem when Level Up's ability crosses the limit Checkpoint.
"So?"
Fang Cheng raised his eyes and asked along the topic:
"What will happen if Life Energy cannot be replenished in time?"
Zheng Hongxin sighed, with a sad expression on his face, as if recalling some unbearable past events:
"Desire is hard to satisfy. The state of hunger and thirst that goes deep into the bone marrow will accompany you throughout your life. Once you use the Supernatural ability after the breakthrough, your life resources will be overdrawn, and your hunger will increase sharply."
"In order to survive and to replenish the energy lacking in body evolution, breakthroughrs must eat high-grade nutrients in large amounts over a long period of time."
The old man walked to the window and looked at the pouring rain outside:
"But you also know the environment of the earth. Spiritual Qi is so thin that it cannot grow Natural Treasure with high nutritional value. Ordinary Cattle and Sheep pork, even if you eat a hundred of them, will not be able to fill the huge hole after crossing the limit."
"So, those Supernatural ers and mutated monsters who couldn't find a way out and were driven mad by hunger and thirst finally set their sights on their own kind - humans."