With Dr. Meng Ji's help behind the scenes, the base prepared a vast array of precious ingredients at noon. These offerings, much like the cafeteria fare at the Huai Shan Branch School, greatly benefited the professionals.

Chu Zheng indeed ate a lot, which significantly aided her recovery.

And Chen Gu, in his role as instructor, also took advantage of his position to eat his fill.

His appetite alone was equivalent to that of more than ten Chu Zhengs.

Initially, Chu Zheng felt somewhat embarrassed about eating so much, being a girl. However, with Chen Gu around, this embarrassment vanished completely, replaced by a heart full of respect and gratitude for her instructor.

The afternoon training mirrored the morning's session: Chu Zheng made repeated attempts, but consistently met with failure.

It wasn't until evening that she finally let out her first shriek—she had successfully activated a skill from the "Mist Singer" profession!

In the training ground, Dr. Meng Ji, as excited as a child, threw his arms high and ran a victory lap around the entire field, cheering all the way.

Over the next two days, Chu Zheng managed to activate the first skill from the "Medium Mentor" profession.

At this point, it was technically confirmed: the experiment was a success!

Dr. Meng Ji was ecstatic. He drove out of the base alone, rushing non-stop to Aviloya's office. He barged through her door without preamble and, leaning heavily on her desk, demanded, "Quick, tell me how brilliant I am!"

Aviloya, also in high spirits, paid no mind to Dr. Meng Ji's presumptuous intrusion. She smiled and praised, "Doctor, you truly are a pillar of our Bureau of Mystic Security!"

"HAHAHA!" Dr. Meng Ji laughed heartily, then turned and left.

Several minutes later, he arrived alone at a high-end cemetery, a bouquet of flowers in hand. He placed them before a gravestone.

He let out a gentle sigh and touched the tombstone. A holographic projection bloomed silently, revealing a woman with a gentle smile.

The doctor gazed at her lovingly, and after a moment, tears streamed down his face.

...

Although Chu Zheng could now use skills from two different professions, she was still very clumsy at switching between them. She had a long way to go before she would be ready for actual combat.

Her training now rested entirely on Chen Gu.

However, on this particular day, Chen Gu needed to participate in a Behemoth Alliance competition.

When Dr. Meng Ji learned of this, he flew into a rage, banging on his desk and yelling loudly, "How can you possibly leave at such a critical juncture?"

"What if something happens to you while you're out? Who will instruct Chu Zheng then?"

"We are conducting an experiment of monumental importance, one destined for the history books! Can't you sacrifice your trivial personal interests for once?"

Judging by his demeanor, if he weren't certain he couldn't win a fight against Chen Gu, he would have already grabbed him by the collar and sprayed spittle in his face.

Chen Gu shot the man a fierce glare. The emotional intelligence of these research fanatics is infuriatingly low. 'If something happens to me'? What's he implying?

He tapped Dr. Meng Ji's desk. "I'm leaving tonight."

Then, ignoring the doctor's protests, he turned and walked out. Dr. Meng Ji called after him a few times, "Hey! Hey!" but couldn't stop him.

However, as Chen Gu prepared to leave the base, he found Gong Shuxu and Chu Zheng waiting by his car.

Gong Shuxu said, "We're going with you."

Chen Gu was taken aback. Gong Shuxu explained, "It's the doctor's idea. During this period, it would be best for you and Chu Zheng to have more contact, allowing for hands-on instruction. Chu Zheng has much to learn, including many practical details of daily life.

"We understand far too little about multi-professionals. It's highly probable that some details, ones we haven't even considered, are crucial for multi-professionals to utilize their full strength. This requires Chu Zheng to be by your side, observing and learning."

During this time, Chu Zheng had developed a strong sense of reliance on Chen Gu. The opportunity to stay by his side was more than she could ask for.

She nodded vigorously at every point Gong Shuxu made.

Then Gong Shuxu smiled. "Chen Gu," he said with a chuckle, "you're about to experience the highest level of security our Bureau of Mystic Security can offer."

Upon leaving the base, Chen Gu noticed that Gong Shuxu wasn't following their usual route. Instead, he detoured to pick up two Eighth Energy Level "special advisors." Only then did Chen Gu understand Gong Shuxu's earlier remark.

This was likely the most formidable force the Bureau of Mystic Security could deploy, second only to Aviloya herself!

Previously, Chen Gu had only Gong Shuxu for covert protection. But now that it was proven multi-professionals could be "replicated," the importance of the newly emerged multi-professional, Chu Zheng, suddenly seemed to eclipse even Chen Gu's. Every bit of progress she made would serve as a vital reference for constructing the multi-professional system in the future.

Chen Gu gave a wry smile. While he felt it was all a bit excessive, making a mountain out of a molehill, he nevertheless enjoyed the protection of two peak Eighth Energy Level experts.

Although this competition was still on Chen Gu's home turf, it wasn't at the Immeasurable Stadium. Instead, it was held at the "Potential Combat Gym," a more distant venue on Capital Star.

He was finally facing a significant opponent: Lu Chang, also known as "Nightmare."

Lu Chang was a star player in the league, renowned for his brutal fighting style and ruthless attacks. He consistently delivered excellent results and boasted immense popularity among fans.

He was even considered a cut above Meng Guangzhi ("Thunderbolt") and Kostia ("Storm"), the recent signings of Mao Yisheng's Battle Fire Club.

Numerous columnists had already published their predictions for today's match. When it came to the outcome between Chen Gu—an Energy Gathering Mechanical Species player whose second-place rank in individual matches was considered somewhat inflated—and the popular star Lu Chang, they unanimously sided with Lu Chang.

The vast majority believed Lu Chang was not an opponent Chen Gu could handle. Lu Chang's behemoth combined strength and agility, allowing it to easily employ hit-and-run tactics. This would render the Energy Gathering Mechanical Species powerless and likely cause it to descend into a berserk state, ignoring commands.

Most predicted the battle wouldn't last longer than twenty minutes.

Only a small minority of experts, priding themselves on their "unique insight," thought Chen Gu might hold out for over thirty minutes.

Before the match, his grandson Chen Zili had specifically called his grandfather to ask for two tickets. Chen Gu was delighted. Only two tickets! It seems my grandson and his 'goddess' are finally progressing to solo dates.

However, when the match began, Chen Gu spotted Yang Yaoyao and another girl by the arena. Chen Zili was nowhere in sight!

That useless brat! Chen Gu seethed, clenching his teeth.

Yang Yaoyao, however, was very supportive. She had made a large sign emblazoned with slogans like "Chen Gu for the Win!"

When "Nightmare" Lu Chang made his entrance, the arena erupted in cheers, countless fans waving frantically. He, too, felt this trip to Capital Star was merely a "leisure visit"; facing him, such a rapidly rising newcomer's momentum was bound to stop.

This Alliance has always belonged to biological species. Mechanical species? Heh, they can go back where they came from. If they refuse to leave, then we'll use our strength to drive them out!

But Lu Chang never anticipated facing a Chen Gu whose rage meter was nearly full—all thanks to his incompetent grandson.

And so, Lu Chang was headed for disaster.