At this moment, after hearing the expectant and nervous inquiries from Xiao Hongchen and the others, Liu Yuan's tense nerves finally relaxed.
He turned around, a brilliant smile spreading across his pale face, carrying a hint of the pride and confidence unique to youth.
"It should be... finished."
He shook the plain-looking obsidian black bracelet in his hand and said easily:
"However, whether it's a mule or a horse, we have to pull it out for a stroll. Come on, let's go test it out."
"Good!"
Ma Rulong was the first to respond; his temperament was the most steady and pragmatic. He immediately led the group, walking quickly toward the independent testing area attached to the research lab.
The testing area was a space completely enclosed by thickened alloy plates, with defensive formations inscribed on the walls capable of absorbing dissipated energy.
On the floor and in the corners, scorched black marks and scratches from various attacks could be seen everywhere, sufficient proof of this place being "battle-hardened."
"Captain!"
After Ma Rulong stood still, he took out a sharp-looking shoulder-mounted soul tool cannon from his storage spirit tool and said in a deep voice:
"I have a fifth-rank stationary soul tool cannon here. It's fire-attributed and has considerable power. Shall we try it first?"
However, as soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Hongchen directly let out a sneer from the side.
"Fifth-rank?"
Xiao Hongchen crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow, his face carrying an undisguised look of exaggeration and disdain:
"Brother Ma, you aren't joking, are you? Why did we go through all this trouble?"
He extended a finger and tapped heavily:
"Our hypothetical enemy is that crazy woman from Shrek who can use Ultimate Fire! It's Ma Xiaotao! The power of a fifth-rank spirit tool is probably not even enough to give her an itch!"
His voice suddenly rose, filled with unquestionable decisiveness:
"If we're going to test it, we have to use the highest specifications! We must simulate the strength of her full-power strike; otherwise, this test is completely meaningless!"
Being rebuffed like this, Ma Rulong's handsome face instantly turned a few shades redder.
He naturally understood this logic!
But he clenched his fists and finally let out a somewhat stifled breath, saying deeply, "I know that! But... the highest-tier fire-attribute attack spirit tool I have on hand is this one."
For a moment, the atmosphere in the testing area fell into a brief awkwardness.
Just then, Meng Hongchen, who hadn't spoken the whole time, rolled her lively large eyes and suddenly clapped her hands.
"Oh, what's so hard about that?"
She gave her brother and Ma Rulong a charmingly annoyed look and said as if it were a matter of course:
"Can't we just go find my grandfather? He's a Ninth-Rank Soul Engineer; what spirit tool doesn't he have? Never mind seventh-rank, even if you wanted to use an eighth-rank soul tool, I could get him to pull one out for you!"
A single word woke the dreamers!
"That's right!" Xiao Hongchen's eyes lit up. "Let's go! We'll go find Grandpa right now!"
With that, he took the lead impulsively. The group didn't even care about their fatigue as they once again charged toward Jing Hongchen's office in a grand manner.
...
Sun Moon Royal Academy, inside the Dean's office.
Jing Hongchen was leaning back in his chair during a rare moment of leisure, holding a cup of freshly brewed, steaming fragrant tea.
He squinted his eyes, gently blowing on the steam at the rim of the cup, preparing to enjoy this moment of tranquility.
He had been in a very good mood lately.
The appearance of the child Liu Yuan had not only brought a future pillar of support to the academy but, with his powerful personal charm and leadership talent far exceeding his peers, had also forged the originally somewhat loose team into a true, solid block.
This gave Jing Hongchen hope of completely trampling Shrek Academy underfoot in the upcoming tournament!
However, this comfort of his lasted for less than ten seconds.
Bang—!
The office door was violently pushed open from the outside in an almost crude manner!
Jing Hongchen's hand shook at the sudden loud noise, spilling a few drops of scalding tea onto his hand. His brows instantly shot up, and a terrifying pressure belonging to a Ninth-Rank Soul Engineer was about to subconsciously explode outward!
"Who dares—"
Before his angry roar could fully leave his mouth, he saw the figures who had burst in.
Leading them was his lawless, precious granddaughter, Meng Hongchen.
Behind her followed an excited Xiao Hongchen, as well as the slightly restrained-looking Ma Rulong, Lin Xi, and others. Walking at the very back was the one he placed high hopes on, Liu Yuan.
Jing Hongchen's anger instantly died down by more than half.
He put down his teacup, rubbed his throbbing temples with his fingers, and said irritably, "Meng girl! How many times have I told you to knock before entering Grandpa's office! No manners at all!"
"Oh Grandpa, it's an urgent situation!"
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