[Notice: The host's current physique is insufficient to support the modification. Please attempt again after strengthening!]
The system prompt was like a bucket of ice water dousing the flame that had just ignited in Wang Zhong's heart.
He froze for two seconds, then let out a helpless laugh and stored the gene-seed model—glowing with a warm orange-red radiance in the system interface, as though lava flowed within it—into his inventory.
"No."
Wang Zhong turned and shrugged at his companions gathered around the conference table. "The system says the host's physique is insufficient. I need to strengthen myself to the point where I can withstand the modification first."
"What?"
Tax Brother's rugged face fell, as if he had been looking forward to a feast only to be told it was still uncooked. "You mean that million was spent for nothing?"
"Not for nothing."
Xue Brother spoke up. "We bought a ticket in, but we have to get ourselves in shape before entering."
"Wang Zhong, how far along is your Basic Physique Enhancement Type II now?"
Wang Zhong brought up his personal panel, and pale blue holographic data unfolded in the air:
[Player: Loyal to the Emperor Forever] [Basic Physique Enhancement Type II: 67%] [Enhanced Keen Senses Type I: 34%] [Enhanced Neural Reflexes Type I: 31%] [Remaining Imperial Coins: 892,370]
"That battle against the Razor Dog pack at dawn raised the progress of all three enhancements by quite a bit," Wang Zhong explained. "Especially Basic Physique—it jumped straight from 42% to 67%."
"Combat really is the best catalyst."
Xue Brother nodded, understanding flashing in his eyes. "It seems the system's enhancement mechanism isn't something you can simply max out by piling on Imperial Coins. You also need real application and stress stimulation to help your body adapt."
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