Looking at the unconscious Curly, Wang Zheng didn't know what to do. He didn't know where Curly lived.
Besides, Curly was currently unconscious, so sending him back directly wouldn't be a good idea. Therefore, he had no choice but to take him home, put him on his bed, and settle Curly down. After that, Wang Zheng decided to talk to his father.
"Dad, they won't renege on their debt, will they? Who is Pang Xixiao? How do you know him? What's his relationship with the Duan family?"
"He wouldn't, and he wouldn't dare. I also met Pang Xixiao on the front lines. He was one of the awakened ones recruited by the country. Because of his plant-based healing abilities, he was highly valued at the time, so we met a few times."
As for his strength, he should be A-rank now, since his abilities have plant-type characteristics, which is probably why he's working with Yu Yanan. After all, they were quite close back then, even on the same team. But don't worry, they won't dare cause you any trouble.
Wang Shengrong spoke with a face full of sighs, looking as if he couldn't bear to look back.
"So what is your current strength? Why did he say that you would consume your life force if you fought?" Wang Zheng continued to press.
"There's nothing particularly noteworthy to say."
Wang Shengrong waved his hand, hesitated for a moment, and then explained: "In the first two years, the celestial caves were still there, and most of the awakened ones had just awakened, so their combat power was not as strong as it is now."
Research on Reiki has only just begun, and all aspects are still in the exploratory stage, with a severe shortage of manpower.
In order to alleviate the beast plague as soon as possible, the country launched a program called Super Gene Warriors.
They selected the soldiers with the best physical abilities to modify, hoping to artificially create Awakened Ones.
This was also the precursor to the Reiki gene potion research project. I was unlucky back then and didn't awaken at first.
Moreover, he was single-mindedly focused on strengthening his country and serving it, so he signed up to participate in the program.
Although the transformation did not successfully awaken its full potential, it did significantly improve its strength.
As you know, before becoming an Awakened One, we couldn't use the spiritual energy within our bodies, but after the transformation, we can.
Although the total number was small, combined with a powerful physique, it was entirely possible to harm the alien beasts. However, due to the lack of advanced technology at the time, our physical abilities declined rapidly after we reached a certain age.
The more intense the exercise, the faster the vitality is lost. Because of its serious flaws, this project was terminated, and our group retired.
Wang Zheng admired his father's choice; he wasn't sure he could have been so carefree in his father's shoes.
After all, everyone could have suddenly awakened before the cave disappeared, but Dad gave up such hope and resolutely devoted himself to the experiment, sacrificing himself to contribute to the country.
"So how strong are your actual combat abilities now? If it were necessary to fight?" Wang Zheng was still somewhat curious.
"How would I know? I haven't fought in years. But if it really comes down to a life-or-death struggle, I can sacrifice my life force to temporarily double all my abilities. Many of my comrades sacrificed themselves in this way back then."
Wang Shengrong spoke with great nonchalance, but his eyes secretly welled up with tears. He turned around and rubbed his eyes, only to find that Wang Zheng wasn't even looking at him.
Wang Zheng is now completely shocked by his father.
Holy crap! Double all abilities? What does that even mean?
Recalling the data I saw of Wang Shengrong, he had a full 58 points of strength. After doubling, that would be 116 points. Even if all other abilities remained the same, those 116 points of strength alone would probably be enough to crush everything.
No wonder Pang Xixiao, who is already an A-level Awakener, didn't dare to attack me directly today. This isn't a game stat; this is the real world. The stronger you are, the faster you will be. You can't outrun him, and once you catch up, you'll be smashed to pieces with one punch.
However, this is a self-destructive skill, and Wang Zheng still hopes that his father will never have to use it.
Wang Zheng snapped out of his daze and continued to ask, "Then why is Duan Zhengkai's family so rich that they can just take 10 spirit crystals like that?"
Wang Shengrong sighed.
"This is mainly my fault. Your mother wasn't originally a logistics researcher; she only came back with me to take care of me."
Doing research in the rear is safe and I won't encounter any danger or have to fight, so I can live a few more years.
However, they couldn't obtain as many resources as they did on the battlefield. The Duan family was affiliated with the military, and Yu Yanan's summoning abilities were extremely suitable for frontline combat, so ten spirit crystals were something they could afford.
"Sometimes I regret it. I'm not that old, and I'm quite strong, but I live more cautiously than an 80 or 90-year-old."
"If it weren't for you, I would have gone to the battlefield and caused a ruckus long ago. A real man should die a glorious death."
Wang Shengrong gently stroked Wang Zheng's head and said, "Dad may never have the chance to go to the battlefield again in his life, which is why I was so strict with you before. Now that you've grown up, Dad is very satisfied with you. I hope you won't blame me."
Wang Zheng shook his head and said softly, "Dad, there are still so many unknowns in this world waiting for humans to explore. Didn't old man Chu Tianxing say that he had eaten some rare and precious herbs?"
"When I'm stronger, I can go to the battlefield to fight enemies and explore the lair of strange beasts. You might have a chance to recover then. You'd better curry favor with me now, take good care of yourself, and wait for my good news!"
Wang Shengrong's face instantly turned dark. Without saying a word, he raised his leg and kicked Wang Zheng.
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