73: Chapter 74 Shocked Xiao Wanlong

The moment their bodies touched.

Her body trembled slightly.

In an instant.

Neither of them moved.

Her warm breath brushed lightly against his mouth.

Then, she suddenly recoiled.

Her eyes darted away.

In a panic, she rushed into her room.

With a bang, she slammed the door behind her.

Shen Ci was dumbstruck.

She blinked her eyes repeatedly.

Lu Chen let out a low chuckle.

At this moment.

His heart felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

He stood up.

Slowly exhaling a breath.

"Auntie, I'll be going now."

Shen Ci took his hand.

She bowed deeply and said,

"Lu Chen, thank you... Thank you for everything you've done for our family, and for Nianwei."

He nodded.

He left the residential building.

Looking at the sunset glow on the horizon.

A gentle smile played on his face.

...

Base City C-6 Alliance Building.

Lu Chen strode into the Alliance Hall.

Amidst a series of startled gazes.

He went straight to Cai Jiguang's office.

He pushed the door open and entered without knocking.

Cai Jiguang was sitting at his desk.

Leaning over to sign a document.

When the door burst open with a bang.

He looked up.

Subconsciously preparing to unleash a massive outburst.

But when he saw it was Lu Chen.

Cai Jiguang immediately deflated.

Then he cursed loudly.

"You bastard!"

His voice was shrill.

The pen in his hand pointed forward like a sharp blade.

"Don't you know how to knock? What if I were in bed with a woman right now? Would you just barge in like an idiot then too?"

Lu Chen raised an eyebrow.

"Old Cai, you're almost a hundred years old, aren't you? You can still get with women? Can that thing of yours even stand up anymore?"

Cai Jiguang's face instantly turned a purplish-blue.

"You little brat! What do you know? Haven't you heard of being old but vigorous? Who says I can't stand up?"

"If I wanted to, I could father a dozen boys like you in a year!"

"Fine, fine," Lu Chen waved his hand lazily, "You can, you can."

Cai Jiguang was about to continue his retort.

Lu Chen cut him off.

"Alright, alright Old Cai, I didn't come here to argue with you."

"I've achieved a Breakthrough to E-Class; I'm here to update my information. Help me register it."

Cai Jiguang felt as if he had been struck by a bolt of lightning.

His head spun.

He was a bit dazed.

"What did you say? Did you come here today specifically to mess with me?"

Lu Chen rolled his eyes hard.

"It's not like you're some great beauty, why would I come to mess with you? Come and check for yourself."

Saying this, they went over to a punch-testing machine.

Boom!

Lu Chen struck the target with a punch.

The display flashed wildly.

It soon settled on a clear number.

60,000 kg.

This was undoubtedly the standard strength of an E-Class Warrior.

Cai Jiguang's legs felt weak.

This bastard was going to scare him to death one of these days.

His breathing was rapid.

With trembling hands, he fumbled for the secure phone Xiao Wanlong had personally left for him.

After two beeps, the line connected.

"Cai Jiguang, what's wrong?"

Xiao Wanlong's low, gravelly, and majestic voice came from the other side.

"Why are you calling directly? Has something happened to Lu Chen?"

Cai Jiguang swallowed hard.

"Yes, sir."

"The guy is standing right in front of me. He has now achieved a Breakthrough to E-Class."

Silence.

A long silence.

Then Xiao Wanlong's deep voice came through again.

Laden with disbelief.

"Are you joking with me?"

Cai Jiguang rolled his eyes.

He looked at the ceiling.

Do you think I have the guts for that?

He muttered to himself.

However, his tone was incredibly serious as he said,

"Sir, how would I dare. Lu Chen really broke through. I've witnessed it with my own eyes."

Another long silence.

Cai Jiguang could faintly hear a slight murmuring on the other end.

"Three days... I only saw that boy three days ago, and at that time, his cultivation was still at F-rank, Tenth Layer."

"He went to see you today, which means he likely broke through yesterday."

"So, it only took him... two days to break through from F-rank to E-Class."

Silence.

Silence once more.

Then Xiao Wanlong suddenly laughed.

A wild, unbridled laughter echoed thunderously through the receiver.

"Hahahaha! There is hope for the Human Race! If we can hold on for another four or five years... if we can hold out, we might very well survive this disaster!"

Cai Jiguang's heart tightened.

He felt as if his heart was going to leap out of his chest.

It took a long time.

Before he slowly returned to normal.

Xiao Wanlong's voice came through again.

By now, his voice had regained its composure.

He spoke in a formal tone.

"Give him the phone."

Cai Jiguang hurriedly handed the phone over.

"It's for you."

Lu Chen took it.

His tone was as casual as ever.

"Hello, Vice Chairman. How have you been these past few days?"

On the other side.

Xiao Wanlong's laughter rumbled like heavenly thunder.

"Haha, how have I been? Good, I'm very good. I even feel an unprecedented sense of relaxation, as if my Soul has been liberated."

"You little monster, you really didn't disappoint me. You've proven your value once again."

Lu Chen smiled faintly.

"Thank you for the compliment."

"I want to give you a gift," Xiao Wanlong said. "Tell me, what do you want?"

Lu Chen did not hesitate.

"Vice Chairman, I do indeed need your help with something."

"Oh? What is it?"

Xiao Wanlong was both surprised and pleased to hear this.

"If it's within my power, I certainly won't refuse. Speak."

"I want to obtain three additional residency slots for A-1 Base City, for Luo Nianwei and her family."

Xiao Wanlong was silent for a moment.

It was a while before he spoke.

"That's it? You didn't even need to ask me for something like that. With your status, you can bring anyone you want with you."

"Do you have any other requests?"

Lu Chen shrugged.

Even though Xiao Wanlong couldn't see it.

"No. You've already opened all the Legacy content for me for free on the Alliance's internal platform; I don't need anything else for the time being."

"If I do need something, I certainly won't be polite about it."

Xiao Wanlong chuckled softly.

"Very well. When are you coming to Fortress A-1?"

"I think it will be in two days."

"Good, I'll be waiting for you," Xiao Wanlong said. "Rest well these next two days. And... be careful."

After giving his final instructions.

The phone hung up with a click.

...

A-1 Base City.

Human Race Alliance Headquarters

Xiao Wanlong put down the receiver.

His hand was still perfectly steady.

But his eyes were full of fervor.

He immediately dialed Great-Grandfather's number.