40: Chapter 40: The Struggle Between Races 40: Chapter 40: The Struggle Between Races “Huh?”

Seeing Zeng Haoyang get out of the car, Lu Zixun was a bit confused and didn’t catch on to what was happening.

The two burly men that Lu Zixun had sent flying also got up from the ground and took off their coats.

They revealed the outfits of C-level Genetic Optimization Soldiers underneath and winced as they rubbed their chests.

“This cat really hits hard.”

“Stop talking about it, if I hadn’t just positioned myself properly, my ribs would have almost broken.”

Watching the scene unfold before him, Lu Zixun roughly understood what was going on.

No wonder he hadn’t heard the system’s alert tone, it was probably another setup by Zeng Haoyang.

With his hands behind his back, looking at Zeng Xiaoxiao, Zeng Haoyang sighed, “Xiaoxiao, you need to temper your temper.

We, STO, fear no one, remember who stands behind you in STO.”

“Yes, Grandfather.”

Somewhat ashamed, Zeng Xiaoxiao bowed her head and quietly responded.

“Old man, what’s going on here?”

By this time, Lu Zixun had finally found an opening to speak.

“What exactly is the situation?”

Climbing onto the roof of the car, Lu Zixun looked down at Zeng Haoyang, “You’re quite the schemer, testing me several times today.”

“This isn’t a test.”

Zeng Haoyang smiled and shook his head, staring seriously at Lu Zixun, “This is your first lesson since you’ve become a member of STO.

When you go out, you need to be tough and never cower.”

Hearing what Zeng Haoyang said, Lu Zixun lowered his head and pondered for a while before speaking, “So, you’re saying I can just do whatever I want?”

Hearing this, Zeng Haoyang’s face turned stern as he clenched his fists and took a deep breath, “I’m just telling you not to stay silent if bullied outside, who told you that you could just do whatever you want!”

“Misunderstanding, misunderstanding.”

Lifting his paw to touch his ear, Lu Zixun said somewhat sheepishly.

“Hurry up and get in the car, you’re always the one with issues.”

After ushering Lu Zixun into the car, Zeng Haoyang then turned to look at Zeng Xiaoxiao, who stood beside, bowing her head silently.

After arranging his thoughts, Zeng Haoyang spoke, “Xiaoxiao, I didn’t tell you about this beforehand because I wanted you to understand something.”

Before Zeng Haoyang could continue, Zeng Xiaoxiao raised her head, her eyes resolute as she interrupted him, “I know, Grandfather.

I’ll handle matters like these in the future.”

Imbued with a sense of relief, Zeng Haoyang reached out and touched Zeng Xiaoxiao’s head, “Alright, you go on and handle your business.

I’ll take Orange Cat to the Longs to make sure they take good care of Lin Qiang.”

“Okay, Grandfather.”

Politely replying, Zeng Xiaoxiao watched as Zeng Haoyang and Lu Zixun left before she turned to leave.

Sitting in the car, Lu Zixun glanced at Long Xuan who was fainted in the back row, and then turned his questioning gaze toward Zeng Haoyang, “Did this guy get in through connections?”

“Don’t talk nonsense.”

Glancing at Lu Zixun, Zeng Haoyang spoke leisurely, “Long Xuan got into STO based on his abilities, it’s just unfortunate that he deviated in his later development, otherwise, he too could have been a promising talent.”

Licking his paw, Lu Zixun scornfully looked at Zeng Haoyang.

Having relations is having relations, still saying it so self-righteously.

No wonder this old man is the director of STO in Chunhua City.

The vehicle slowly headed towards the Long Family, and Lu Zixun opened his system.

“System, tally up the recent feeling value.”

“Beep—You now have 10700 feeling value, would you like to exchange it for a draw in the mall lottery?”

After pondering for a while, Lu Zixun decided not to draw the lottery yet, uncertain what new functions upgrading the system might bring.

Thus, Lu Zixun asked, “Level 2 System, are there any new functions?”

“Beep—Answering the Host’s question, the level 2 system can increase the chances of drawing superpowers and also enable querying and detecting abnormal creatures.”

For checking information on abnormal creatures, a silver badge from STO would suffice.

Lu Zixun was more interested in the enhanced lottery odds.

He urgently needed more superpowers to enhance his abilities, so he immediately decided, “Upgrade!”

“Beep—Deducting 9000 feeling value from the Host, remaining feeling value 1700.

System will upgrade to level 2 in twenty-four hours, increasing the lottery draw rate by five percent, and also unlocking the Heavenly Eye function.”

Waiting for more from the system, after five minutes passed with no further sound, Lu Zixun’s face darkened.

After painstakingly earning 9000 feeling value, just for a five percent increase in the odds?

Feeling that this deal was a total loss, he sighed.

“System, besides these functions, are there any other functions?”

Like a stone sinking into the sea, there was no response.

Lu Zixun lifted his head and looked out the window, trying hard to keep his tears from falling.

“Is there something outside?”

Seeing Lu Zixun’s motion, Zeng Haoyang, frowning, followed his gaze.

“Nothing, just feeling a bit upset.”

Sniffling, Lu Zixun replied somewhat uncomfortably.

“Missing your owner?”

Thinking Lu Zixun missed his owner, Zeng Haoyang indifferently remarked, “After finishing this mission, you’ll also be able to unlock authorization functions in STO, upgrading to C-level authority.

Then you can bring your owner inside STO for protection.”

“Protection, huh.”

Repeating the word, Lu Zixun thought of Lin Siyin, his whiskers twitching, suddenly feeling invigorated.

“Roger that, will ensure the mission is accomplished.”

Responding, Lu Zixun suddenly thought of something, “How could people collude with abnormal creatures?”

There was no point in hiding this.

Zeng Haoyang organized his words before slowly speaking, “This matter is complicated.

The Blood Worm Queen not only commands the Blood Worms but also possesses a strong learning ability.”

“Including plotting schemes?”

Lu Zixun’s tail swept unconsciously, feeling slightly scared.

“Of course, it includes that.”

Sighing, Zeng Haoyang pursed his lips, “That’s the situation, making the predicament of humans even more difficult.

The methods to bribe humans are just too many.”

Silent for a while after hearing this, Lu Zixun nodded solemnly.

Human greed is never satiated, and few could resist the temptations of money and power.

And for abnormal creatures, these were the easiest things to manipulate.

“What exactly do abnormal creatures want to do?”

“Turn Blue Star into their colony.”

Colonial…

Lu Zixun took a deep breath.

Was it indeed a battle between species?

Before Lu Zixun could ask the next question, a prestigious elementary school appeared in front of him.

“We’ve arrived, Grade 3, Class 4.

Provide covert protection, don’t let Blood Worms get close to Long Ya.”

Before Lu Zixun could ask how long he needed to protect, Zeng Haoyang kicked him out of the car.