Achievement Upgrade, Killing Intent Fluctuates

"There's been an unexpected development, abort the mission."

Receiving the notification from the monument panel, Qin Shi remained unfazed. He used the excuse of downloading a loan app to send a message to Lin Yunqing.

Coach Luo's Nine Dragons Fusion Package wasn't just a steroid...

One had to know, the "food" that triggered the Overgrowth radar.

It was all special substances rich in high energy and high nutrition.

"Could it be that Coach Luo actually has something? Knows how to mix medicine?"

Qin Shi's mind churned with questions.

"Look at the effects of consuming it: slightly tipsy, quenching thirst, mild satiety. It sounds like drinking a cocktail."

A Qiang beside him grumbled impatiently.

"What are you dawdling for! We're getting injections, but it's not just our muscles that are growing, it's our amazing willpower! Being so wishy-washy is unacceptable!"

As if the muscles you get from injections are more valuable than those from natural exercise?

Qin Shi was speechless, but on second thought, these big guys risked destroying their bodily systems and faced death with the resolve of dying young, yet they still went all out to build muscle. It could be seen as another kind of passion!

Damn, I'm instantly fired up!

He suppressed his stray thoughts and looked at Luo Hui, who had an displeased expression and was about to dismiss him.

"Coach, can I have a big cup!"

Am I buying coffee here?

Zhou Ning looked confused, not understanding what Old Qin was trying to do.

Every time Coach Luo held a class or opened a course, students signed up in droves.

They enjoyed personalized training plans and free trial muscle-building potent drugs... Others would kill for such an opportunity!

"Injecting this medicine is more effective than taking it orally."

Facing Qin Shi's amateurish remark, Luo Hui almost burst out laughing.

He got the genuine stuff from Yancheng, it was highly pure and very stimulating.

This kid actually wanted to drink it and rely on his human organs to quickly digest and absorb it. He had no common sense.

"Forget it, I'll do it."

The hunger gnawing at him from within made Qin Shi too lazy to talk. He snapped off the neck of the medicinal glass bottle and gulped it down in one go.

The thick green, slightly turbid liquid went down his throat, like iced black tea that hadn't been chilled.

"What a shame, chilled it would be like Guojiao, at room temperature it's like horse urine.

If these two bottles of medicine were refrigerated longer, the taste would be better."

Qin Shi shook his head, seemingly not very satisfied.

Two lines of text flickered on his retina.

[Completed a high-quality meal (2/20)] [Completed a high-quality meal (3/20)]

"It's by the bottle! So considerate!"

Qin Shi smacked his lips, as if he hadn't had enough.

"Coach Luo, since it's a trial, could I try all the different kinds of medicine? Let's see if my talent can impress you!"

Hiss! The aura of a strong person!

Luo Hui's expression changed slightly, as if he was surprised.

Many students came to him for training, muscle building, and shaping.

But true daredevils who dared to inject themselves and take drugs, regardless of the consequences, were still a minority.

The desire and eagerness that flashed in Qin Shi's eyes just now was precisely the rarest trait of a strong person in the fitness world!

If he doesn't get an injection for a day, he feels uncomfortable all over!

This kind of willpower, treating muscles as life and gritting his teeth to get the injection, could be called the top talent in the industry!

"I didn't expect you to be a promising prospect with such resolve and talent!"

Facing Qin Shi, who seemed like a different person, Luo Hui nodded in approval.

In his opinion, if one didn't even have the courage to get an injection, how could they claim to truly love it!

"A Qiang, get five more doses!"

"Coach Luo, I don't think five doses will be enough."

Qin Shi's eyes were firm, and he held out his palm, indicating a number.

"Eighteen doses! I'll pay! I want to challenge my limits!"

This time, not only Luo Hui, but even A Qiang was stunned.

Zhou Ning, who seemed like an outsider, was stunned on the spot.

How much?

Including the two doses from earlier.

That's twenty doses!

"Even the best among the trainees, Zhou Ning, only took twelve needles!"

A Qiang muttered to himself. Compared to Talent Bro, he was like a raw recruit who had just joined the army.

He dared to inject twenty needles on the first day of trying the medicine!

This obsession with muscles and pursuit of physique had already surpassed ninety-nine percent of the trainees at Silver Horse Gym!

"Old Qin, don't be rash..."

Zhou Ning felt scared. He wanted to help his brother gain some vitality, not to feast on his brother's last meal and burn paper money for Qin Shi's send-off.

"Little Qin, why don't you reconsider?"

Luo Hui was deeply moved. Injecting twenty needles right off the bat, as long as he didn't die, he would surely achieve greatness!

Such a radical approach made him wonder if Qin Shi was being too extreme.

Although the boss allowed him to "make a mistake" once or twice, and he could be sent to a private hospital for treatment anyway.

But if things got out of hand, it would still require effort to clean up.

"No need to consider! Eighteen doses of medicine, double the portion of Nine Dragons Fusion Package!"

Qin Shi's attitude was firm:

"I can sign a waiver, Coach! I really want to become a strong man like you!"

Luo Hui licked his lips. Coincidentally, the boss seemed dissatisfied with the recent trial medicine reports.

He pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement:

"A Qiang, get eighteen doses of medicine, print a waiver, and remember to record it.

Oh, and get me a portion of my usual painkillers too, to give to Little Qin for free."

Needle injections that cause muscle growth often result in tearing pain, which requires painkillers.

There were even strong men with firm willpower who chewed painkillers while doing the three major exercises.

Luo Hui gifted his own reserve painkillers to Qin Shi.

It was undoubtedly a great compliment!

Ten minutes later.

Everything was ready.

The insulated suitcase was opened, and a wave of cold air hit them. Rows of dark green medicinal agents were revealed.

To be honest, even Zhou Ning, who injected twelve needles daily, felt a sense of dread at the sight.

The intense pain, like tearing muscles and bursting blood vessels, was no joke!

"Old Qin..."

He suddenly regretted dragging his brother into this.

"Next, you will all witness my astonishing willpower!"

Qin Shi seemed both hungry and thirsty. He opened seventeen bottles of the Nine Dragons medicine and poured them all into a large water cup.

Then he chugged it down!

"Genius! An absolute genius!"

Seeing this, Luo Hui was extremely excited.

Could his Luo Family Style produce a true "Drug Resistance Sacred Body" today?

"Burp~"

Qin Shi drank it all in one go, like he had downed half a box of liquid bread, going from slightly full to moderately full.

Text information kept flashing on his retina, reminding him that he had finished eating.

A few more minutes passed.

Seeing that Qin Shi showed no signs of distress, neither tormented by the pain of tearing muscles to the point of frantically taking painkillers, nor suffering from the tragic condition of pores expelling impurities and blood vessels bursting, Luo Hui was overjoyed.

He stood up proactively, extended his hand, and said:

"Please, you must join my team! Silver Horse Gym needs talent like you, Little Qin!

Intern under me, your starting salary will be five thousand a month, and after three months, you'll be promoted to a full-time coach!"

Qin Shi felt the Qi Sensation circulating within his body, as if it were being tempered and purified, diluting and dissolving the dark green medicinal liquid.

He performed Internal Vision again. His physical strength had slightly improved, unlike Zhou Ning, whose body was completely corrupted.

Physical Strength: 16 → 16.1

"I downed nineteen vials, more than double the Nine Dragons Fusion Package, and only gained this much. The effect is too poor."

Qin Shi lost interest and ignored Coach Luo's sincere recruitment. He sent a message to call Lin Yunqing.

The "dog woman" was incredibly fast at calling for backup. In less than three minutes, seven or eight Patrol Officers burst through the door and subdued the group of burly men.

Each of them possessed a vitality of over fifty points. Their surging Qi was like a mountain flood, easily suppressing these big guys who looked formidable but were actually as weak as a void.

"We received a report from a concerned citizen that someone was illegally selling unapproved and unlicensed drugs within the Silver Horse Gym."

The leader was a beautiful woman in a striking uniform, with short, ear-length hair, exuding an imposing aura.

"Take them all back for urine tests! Seal off the scene and don't disturb any evidence! Xiao Liu, bag this bottle of medicine and have the forensics department analyze its ingredients thoroughly!"

Following that, the short-haired woman, the Patrol Team Leader, walked up to Qin Shi and looked him over carefully. She said, "Student Qin, a responsible and concerned citizen like yourself deserves commendation! Once the case details are announced and the dust settles, the patrol department will issue a reward!

Furthermore, the prize money will be disbursed within a few business days!"

Perhaps it was due to drinking too much of the Nine Dragons Fusion Package, but Qin Shi's slight tipsiness turned into dizziness, and his consciousness became sluggish.

Passively, he allowed the short-haired woman to grab his hand and shake it vigorously.

Lin Yunqing, standing nearby, immediately became anxious. She pushed past the rather young female Patrol Team Leader.

"Assistant Teacher Xiao Qin has ingested several prohibited substances. I need to take him for a comprehensive physical examination. He cannot go back to give a statement."

The short-haired woman tutted twice and muttered, "She's even being possessive now."

With that, she waved her hand, and her team departed.

Beep beep.

His phone vibrated.

Lin Yunqing swiped it open and saw a message in the group chat.

[Wearing Sophie Shows My Divine Might: This little matter was worth me showing up personally? You owe me a meal!]

A meal?

I haven't even settled the score for you taking advantage of my Old Martial Arts succubus yet!

Lin Yunqing bared her teeth and helped the rather heavy Qin Shi to the resting area, preparing to give him some water before getting him into the car.

"Achievement upgraded."

Caught between drunkenness and sobriety, Qin Shi saw the status panel and once again pulled up a monument resembling a granite slab.

[Intermediate Achievement - Overgrowth]

[Description: The evolution of an embryo requires extracting every last drop of nutrition and energy. As a ravenous infant, unrestrained eating and frantic foraging are your most important tasks!]

[Trait: Survival of the fittest. You will gain environmental and survival capabilities far exceeding those of your peers.]

[Advancement Path: Food is the foundation of life, and eating is a biological instinct. Try to diversify your diet or find more ingredients to consume. Addendum: Increasing your recipe repertoire and ingredient list will earn you various badges.]

"Adapting to the environment and ensuring survival... Sounds like a wilderness survival master."

Qin Shi rubbed his slightly throbbing temples and shook off the grogginess. He continued to check the unlocked skills.

[Unlocked Skill: Predator]

[Effect: You can mark a "prey" and then begin "foraging." Completing this will randomly grant buffs such as "Healing," "Enhancement," or "Revival."]

"This skill is perfect for combat, intense combat. If I were the villain, the entire urban area would become a massive hunting ground."

Qin Shi raised his hand and massaged his temples, which were starting to ache. Suddenly, the nerves in his temporal region twitched involuntarily.

He clearly felt a chilling, malevolent intent like a cold current enveloping him.

It was like a large mass of dark clouds covering his head.

This was a warning from his [Super Sensory Perception].

"Killing intent?"

Qin Shi didn't turn his head to look around. Instead, he closed his eyes, as if he were tired.

He silently activated his Internal Vision, releasing his mental strength of fifteen points to pinpoint the source of the malice that intended to take his life.