Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate

The next day, early in the morning, Lin Xi left her house, full of anticipation, to participate in the Heavenly Demon Test at the Imperial City Bureau.

The position she was about to take up as the supervisor of Chengtian Gate was not only a fifth-rank official position in the Imperial City Bureau but also a vital role at the core of the Imperial City, which definitely required testing.

Today, the Imperial City Bureau was inducting quite a number of newcomers and was conducting a large-scale Heavenly Demon Test.

Various major institutions of the Earth Federation, aiming to further infiltrate the four major dynasties, had racked their brains over the Heavenly Demon Test, resulting in a multitude of mature plans to date.

As long as one was a hall-level genius who had made sufficient preparations beforehand and didn't encounter a national guardian dragon, there wouldn't be much of a problem.

Especially in such large-scale Heavenly Demon Tests, even if a guardian dragon were present, there would still be a certain chance of passing.

They had developed several Divine Soul Secret Techniques that could mix and interfere with the surrounding people's nimble divine sense, making it difficult even for a guardian dragon to accurately identify them.

Of course, these large-scale, mass-participation Heavenly Demon Tests couldn't earn the true trust of those higher up, and reaching the third rank was generally the limit.

Lin Xi had also made ample preparations for the Heavenly Demon Test and had a unique advantage of her own, so she was very confident.

As long as she passed this Heavenly Demon Test, she would not only obtain a position within the Imperial City Bureau with significant authority in the heavenly official system but would also wield great power.

Lin Rui was also very confident about Lin Xi, and he too left early in the morning, heading to the south bank of the Yichuan River in the outer city alongside Ji Xueying.

This was because Xue Lingxue had informed him not long ago that they had located the trace of that eighth realm technologist again.

The toxin provided by Lin Rui, once combined with flesh, produced a scent beyond the detection threshold of ordinary human senses, undetectable even by high-level Martial Cultivators.

After all, not every Martial Cultivator could awaken a special bloodline and possess a sense of smell as developed as a dog's.

Xue Lingxue and her team relied on their own exoskeleton combat armor, which contained an olfactory system with scent samples inputted by Lin Rui, to accurately capture this scent.

Not long ago, it was through this method that Lin Rui had found Yue Qingcheng's location,

Lin Rui found it odd that this eighth realm technologist had clearly escaped Xue Lingxue and others' pursuit and did not have serious injuries, so why were there still toxins left in his body after more than ten hours, and why had his traces suddenly been exposed?

He suspected it was a trap, so when he left home, he specially contacted his master with his official seal to confirm that Luo Wangshu was at home and had no plans to go out.

As long as his master was in town, there shouldn't be a problem.

— Just yesterday, he had been careless in this regard, thinking that with his master stationed in the capital, he would be completely safe in the city; however, unexpectedly, those people had vast Divine Skills and had lured away the three Divine Envoys in advance.

"The source of this scent, seems to be hidden inside the sewer?"

Lin Rui's eyes were filled with surprise and suspicion, and he felt even more certain that this was a trap.

It seemed that the person had used the foul stench in the sewers to cover his own scent.

The problem was that he was an eighth realm Martial Cultivator!

After escaping from Xue Lingxue and others, with just a little effort, he could have expelled the toxin, so why keep it until now, to consume it?

Not to mention hiding in a sewer.

Originally, the city of Luojing did not have sewers but used open ditches and stone channels for drainage. The downside was that they were not perfect and could lead to flooding during the flood season and were odorous during the summer,

About 500 years ago, a Minister of Public Works proposed to the court to build sewers within Luojing city.

Later, however, the Imperial City Bureau found out that he was a Heavenly Demon from beyond the borders, and his purpose in building the sewers was to connect to the divine abyss for smuggling purposes.

The Great Song court was enraged by this revelation and soon hanged this Heavenly Demon Minister in the Demon Suppression Forest.

However, the sewer system was retained, firstly because it had already been built, and refilling it would be very troublesome, and secondly because it seemed quite useful, providing great convenience to the high officials and nobles within Luo city.

After hundreds of years of modifications, the interior of the sewers had become very complex.

Lin Rui did not act rashly nor did he rush to call people from the Imperial City Bureau. He was very patient, waiting for Xue Lingxue's special agent team to mobilize large machinery and small drones for sensory reconnaissance.

Their reconnaissance results would determine Lin Rui's course of action.

Just then, Fei Yunlai sent him a message.

Invincible Cow (Fei Yunlai): BOSS, I didn't expect the situation in the capital to be so grave. I've decided to let the xenotypes enter the capital earlier. Can you ask Heart of Light No. 9 to arrange a starship for me?

Lin Rui was puzzled and replied: Your energy hasn't fully recovered yet, what's the hurry? Didn't we agree earlier that in a few days I would return to Wang City to perform surgery on you guys, and after boosting your combat strength, then you would come to help me in the capital? Otherwise, in your current state, coming to the capital would not only not be of any help but might also become a burden.

Now, with a seventh realm imperial rank Flaming War Dragon by his side and his affiliates gradually growing stronger, Lin Rui already had a certain level of security.

Even for Wang Sen, Lin Rui had already paved the way and was preparing to purchase a Heavenly Demon Dragon Armor for him from the Mechanical God Temple.

How could Fei Yunlai not be anxious?

Due to certain reasons, it was only today, in the early hours of the morning, that he learned Lin Rui's xenotypes had been attacked.

This made Fei Yunlai both shocked and angry.

This was not only a mid-term meal ticket that he had finally found but also a very reliable prosthetic doctor who possessed a certain amount of power and wealth, capable of helping Fei Yunlai confront his enemy.

Fei Yunlai's life had just stabilized, and he had even bought a brand-new supercar, providing a home for his AI butler, Kong Jang Bracelet. He certainly didn't want anything to go wrong with this meal ticket.

Fei Yun had already bragged to his old friends with the supercar he bought on loan, indicating that he, Hu Han San, was back and standing tall!

If he were to turn around and sell the car now, where would old Fei's face go?

Invincible Bull (Fei Yunlai): Is there really no problem? I felt the situation with the BOSS was very dangerous yesterday, two Level 8s, three 7A grade special combat teams. It seems you really need more manpower by your side, BOSS. If it's really not working out, maybe you should consider hiring one or two more people.

When Fei Yunlai sent the message, he secretly marveled that someone with such capabilities had actually been overpowered by his BOSS. This was a true bull, an invincible bull!

Among them, the Level 8 was the rarely failing Jade Fox, Xu Yu.

Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): It's not as dangerous as you think. Just stay put, I'll consider hiring more people.

Since Xue Lingxue wasn't making much progress, he chatted with Fei Yunlai in a desultory manner.

However, Fei Yunlai's next sentence made Lin Rui's gaze sharpen.

Invincible Bull (Fei Yunlai): By the way, BOSS, I watched the battle video from yesterday and recognized the Level 8 strategist who intended to ambush you. His name is Wang Tianwu, a rather famous mercenary in the dark world, a wanted criminal in Da Song like me, though not on the imperial list.

Invincible Bull (Fei Yunlai): He was disguised, but I've worked with him over a dozen times. I could recognize his array-setting habits and techniques even with my eyes closed, and his battle dragon, 'Divine Heart Natural Dragon', although it was invisible, still displayed very noticeable characteristics during the battle. Coincidentally, I had communicated with him when the incident occurred yesterday.

Lin Rui immediately accessed the back-end intelligence database of the security bureau and started searching for all the details on Wang Tianwu,

His eyes lit up as he confirmed that the Level 8 strategist was indeed Wang Tianwu.

This person's array-setting style was very distinct, which he, a master of rune arrays, readily recognized.

According to the intelligence, this person's capabilities and background were extremely formidable, actually a disciple of 'Ling Huan', and he had been wanted by Da Song for over fifty years.

For someone like Wang Tianwu who had revealed his different identity and been on the wanted list for decades yet remained unharmed, it spoke volumes of his prowess.

They generally all possessed extremely strong combat capabilities and extensive practical experience.

Lin Rui's lips curved slightly: You've collaborated with him so many times, you must be on good terms. Can you contact him now? Could you find out his current status for me? I've located his other identity's position, but I'm not sure if it's a trap.
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Sitting in the secret base of the ninth metropolitan base, Fei Yunlai stroked his chin lightly.

Was Lin Rui asking him to betray a friend? That wouldn't be right, would it? Once word got out, his reputation would be ruined.

At this moment, his BOSS sent another message.

Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): I've bought another plot of land nearby, 1600 square meters, where I can build you a villa to live in for free, as a company benefit.

Fei Yunlai's expression turned cold; he thought if this Wang person had moved against his boss, then he wasn't a friend anymore, but an enemy!

One should be ruthless and unreasonable against an enemy.

He opened Wang Tianwu's chat window.

Invincible Bull (Fei Yunlai): Old Wang, what are you up to? Got any free time recently? We should go out for a drink, my treat. It's been quite a while since we last gathered.

Powerful Horse King (Wang Tianwu): Gather my ass! You know I'm in trouble right now.

Powerful Horse King (Wang Tianwu): Old Fei, I actually need a favor. Could you buy a Divine Descent Apparatus and a Sleeping Chamber for me, ASAP! Front the money for me, I'll pay you back within a month.

Invincible Bull (Fei Yunlai): ?? What do you need a Divine Descent Apparatus and Sleeping Chamber for? Plus, don't you have money?

Powerful Horse King (Wang Tianwu): That's none of your business, just tell me brother, are you helping?

Invincible Bull (Fei Yunlai): Sure, I'm definitely helping. I can order the Divine Descent Apparatus and Sleeping Chamber for you. Where do you want it delivered? Do you have an address?

While responding, Fei Yunlai pinched his own chin.

It seemed his old friend was in a very bad situation.

He checked the darknet to see what was going on and then sent a message to Lin Rui

Invincible Bull (Fei Yunlai): BOSS, can you spare Wang Tianwu's life? Wang Tianwu is really quite talented, a genius Illusionist. BOSS, you're fully capable of subduing him and taking him under your command.

Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): ?? What's the situation?

Fei Yunlai sighed inwardly, feeling that he had done justice to his years of friendship with Wang Tianwu with what he just said.

Invincible Bull (Fei Yunlai): BOSS, it seems that Wang Tianwu is in deep trouble. His Divine Descent Apparatus and Sleeping Chamber might have already been found and destroyed, preventing him from transcending to another body. Also, I checked a few darknet sites and saw that his name has disappeared from the assassin rankings—likely removed or excluded. I suspect that his funds in those underground money lenders have also been frozen.

After reading Fei Yunlai's message, Lin Rui paused, then chuckled.

It seemed he had overthought it; the likelihood of it being a trap was low.

Lin Rui had initially intended to mobilize personnel from the Imperial Guard and Jing Wu Wei to encircle and capture him, but now he dismissed that thought.

Of course, he still had to be cautious with this capture operation—