87: Chapter 87 Turmoil Within the Group

"My current strength should be on par with Ding Nan's."

Although my Life Level is one tier lower and my base strength and speed are slightly inferior, my combat power amplification is equal, so my explosive power won't be much worse.

Furthermore, his Martial Aspect 'Crimson Flame' possesses three Innate Divine Abilities, whereas the nine kinds of Superior Martial Aspect recorded by the Federation only have two Innate Divine Abilities.

The intensity of the Innate Divine Ability 'Flame' will absolutely not be low.

"However, there is no rush."

"Wait until my physical control breaks through first, and I won't give Ding Nan the slightest chance!"

Fang Zhuo put away the materials, locked the training room door, and strode towards his home.

...

"Hubby~"

"Why did you train so late today? You are already outstanding enough. At this age, if you were studying for a Martial Arts Undergraduate degree, you would only be a senior student, yet your Life Level is already Transcendent Martial Artist!"

Bai Shiwei was heating up food for Fang Zhuo, and while she busily wielded the spatula, she didn't forget to mutter on.

"There aren't many Transcendent Martial Artists of your age in the entire Blue Moon Federation."

"You can come back earlier in the future."

Fang Zhuo ate the fried rice that had a fishy egg smell and grinned, "You want me to give you extra training, don't you?"

"No!"

With her thoughts exposed, Bai Shiwei rolled her eyes in embarrassment and annoyance, but her body was very honest; as soon as Fang Zhuo put down his bowl and chopsticks, she clung to him.

For the next seven days.

Fang Zhuo took Bai Shiwei with him, moving between their residence and the 90th-floor Transcendent training room, completely immersed in training.

And the news of him breaking through and becoming a Transcendent Martial Artist all at once gradually spread.

This wasn't because anyone intentionally spread it, but because as a Transcendent Martial Artist, one's life aura is completely different from that of an ordinary martial artist.

In the Starry Sky Group headquarters building, there are many experts, and the new geniuses are basically all Advanced Martial Artists with sharp eyes.

As long as they meet face-to-face, they can all sense it.

Regarding the news of Fang Zhuo breaking through to become a Transcendent Martial Artist, some people within the Group were happy while others were worried.

...

Supervision Department, inside the manager's office.

"Manager, Fang Zhuo broke through to Transcendent too quickly; he has only been in the Group for a little over three months! This talent is top-tier even among custom-contract geniuses. Should we increase our offer and give him more conditions?"

Sister Lan was wearing her secretary uniform, asking with a solemn expression.

"He broke through to Transcendent Martial Artist just after obtaining the phoenix essence blood; it seems that either his Martial Aspect is extremely special, possessing unparalleled advantages in cultivation, or he had some other fortuitous encounter."

The man sitting in the manager's office chair was thin, his expression calm, showing no signs of emotional fluctuation.

Manager Jiang Zhou appeared to be deep in thought, and a moment later, he looked at Sister Lan: "According to you, Fang Zhuo and you have a pretty good friendship. Having this relationship is enough; there is no need to try too hard to get close to him."

"The more talented one is, the prouder their temperament. Being too enthusiastic will only make us look inferior."

"If Fang Zhuo is interested in our Supervision Department, he will choose to join us when his training period expires. If he is not interested, there is nothing we can do."

Sister Lan nodded respectfully: "Yes."

...

Research Department, inside the manager's office.

The burly male secretary stood uneasily, feeling the air was exceptionally stifling. He wanted to say something, but didn't dare to provoke his manager at this critical moment.

"Is there something you need?"

Manager Song Min asked indifferently without raising her head.

She actually knew clearly in her heart that the secretary had heard the news of Fang Zhuo breaking through to Transcendent Martial Artist and wanted to come and complain to her.

"I... Manager Song, you..."

"Alright, I know you have complaints. Wang Jinhua from the Operations Department and a newly broken-through Flying Martial Artist from the Logistics Department joined forces to kill a King-level unicorn dragon beast. Go down and prepare for the experiment!"

After finishing the business, Manager Song Min saw her secretary was still absent-minded and couldn't help but say angrily: "Isn't it just breaking through to Transcendent?"

"Even if he doesn't choose our Research Department, does that mean our department won't be able to continue?"

"The strength of a department should rely on its own internal members; don't always think about relying on others. Besides, for true experts, Transcendent is only the beginning of the martial path; what the future holds is still up in the air."

Manager Song Min originally wanted to continue saying harsh words, but thinking back to the time in front of the High-Civilization Gravity Chamber when she deliberately praised Fang Zhuo, she felt her face burning and her words became much more tactful.

...

10th floor of the Group.

A popular restaurant with a decorative style reminiscent of ancient Blue Star Xia Kingdom. Festive red lanterns hung on both sides of the door, and the waitresses were all wearing slit cheongsams.

At a two-person booth in the corner, Fang Zhuo and Bai Shiwei sat opposite each other, with a layer of bright red spicy oil floating in the pot.

"Sssss-ha~"

"I really can't do it anymore~" Bai Shiwei waved her small hand in front of her mouth continuously, saying, "So spicy!"

Fang Zhuo poured her a glass of iced plum juice and said: "Shi Wei, are your parents really from Sichuan?"

"My parents moved to Guangbei Province before I was born, so I haven't really eaten much spicy food."

Bai Shiwei rolled her eyes: "Otherwise, you would have been 'Sichuaned to the mountains' by me long ago!"

"Hmm... that's true."

Fang Zhuo called the waiter and changed to a mandarin duck pot.

Just then, the Commercial Department's female secretary hurried over.

"Fang Zhuo, Miss Bai."

"I'm very sorry to interrupt your date, but there is really an urgent matter. Is it convenient to chat alone?"

After the Commercial Department's female secretary greeted them, she looked at Fang Zhuo.

Bai Shiwei frowned upon seeing this.

She had seen this woman from the Commercial Department many times. She had a hot figure, and in the past month, she had come to look for Fang Zhuo more times than she could count on two hands.

And each time was more enthusiastic than the last!

Her outfit today was revealing, with a short skirt that barely covered the top of her thighs, and an unbuttoned shirt at the chest, revealing a small patch of fair, creamy skin. She had makeup on, and her expression was somewhat unnatural.

If it were really about serious business, would there be a need to avoid her?

"It is not convenient."

Fang Zhuo naturally noticed this too and said decisively: "If you have something to say, just say it here."

Upon hearing this, Bai Shiwei's brows immediately relaxed, her chin lifted slightly unconsciously, and she glanced lightly at the woman from the Commercial Department.

"This... it's like this, our Commercial Department really values you and hopes you can join us when your training period ends. If there is anything you want, you can bring it up, and we will try our best to help you!"

Seeing this, the female secretary could only sigh.

Every time she talked to Fang Zhuo about this in the past, Fang Zhuo never expressed his stance, nor did he show any inclination of interest in the Commercial Department, which made her very anxious.

Today, after confirming that Fang Zhuo had broken through to Transcendent, the manager gave her a hard order to bring Fang Zhuo into the Commercial Department no matter what.

She really had no other way and even thought about using her looks, but looking at the situation now, it was clear he had no interest in her.

The female secretary felt a bit envious; the way Fang Zhuo and Bai Shiwei interacted and the exchange of glances between them were all seen by her.

Their relationship was truly great.

"I want to know, why is the Commercial Department so persistent?"

Fang Zhuo asked indifferently.

His talent was certainly top-tier, and even in the Starry Sky Group, where geniuses and experts were as common as clouds, it was absolutely unquestionable.

Of the Group's six departments, all except the Research Department had sent people to contact him.

But only the Commercial Department was almost fanatically persistent.

"Because of your academic background, Martial Arts Junior College."

The Commercial Department's female secretary finished speaking, realized it sounded wrong, and quickly shook her head to explain: "That's not what I meant. As a Martial Arts Junior College student, if you break through to become a Flying Martial Artist in the future, you will be a golden signboard. You can compete with Future Group's Jiang Chen for the title of the strongest Martial Arts Junior College student in history."

Fang Zhuo showed a look of realization upon hearing this.

He could understand the commercial value in it. Over the past two years, Jiang Chen, who held the title of the strongest Martial Arts Junior College student in history, had indeed brought a lot of fame to the Future Group.

In the low-to-mid-end advertising market, the Future Group had even used this to surpass the Starry Sky Group.