Clearing the Plank Road While Crossing the Chencang Pass

Lingxi knew Xiao Ran was powerful, one of the strongest among the Professionals, but she had no idea just how powerful he really was.

Only now, after sensing Xiao Ran's enormous, mountain-like fungal body, did she truly understand how astonishing the gap between them was.

Even if she became a Professional and learned to control bacteria, she probably wouldn't measure up to even one of his fingers.

And the shock she felt only grew after she entered the inside of Xiao Ran's fungal body.

What appeared before her was a precisely functioning industrial behemoth of unimaginable scale!

The four factory districts were clearly separated.

More than a thousand Consciousness Bodies moved through them, forming a complex network of assembly lines.

Compared with her own crude fungal nest, which had only a single cultivation function, this place was like four fully equipped, gigantic factories.

"This... is incredible."

As a modern person, Lingxi could deeply appreciate just how much efficiency this factory could bring.

"Senior, may I... use the resources here? Don't worry, I'll only use a small amount. I just need enough to complete my task."

Lingxi cautiously asked Xiao Ran.

"Of course. You can use most of the resources here."

Xiao Ran then informed Wu Man. Wu Man was surprised by Lingxi's arrival, but didn't say anything. She set aside a small workshop for Lingxi in the third factory district.

Lingxi could take any materials she needed from the factory at any time. She only had to check with Wu Man first if she needed anything unusual.

Lingxi was immediately overwhelmed by the generosity.

She hurriedly thanked Xiao Ran and Wu Man again and again.

Once Lingxi was settled in, Wu Man asked, "What's going on? You picked up the burden you'd tossed aside?"

"Don't put it like that. This