Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate

Lin Rui was driving his "Divine Wing 520" supercar towards the Linghu Family's place when he received a video call from Si Malin,

"Lin Rui, your Armored Dragon Armor has officially arrived. When will you come in for the surgical implantation?"

"Sorry, Professor, I might have to delay a day or two," Lin Rui gave a wry smile: "Something held me up a bit, and I haven't been very focused on my cultivation these past few days."

After obtaining Huang Fuqing's Battle Spirit, Lin Rui's overall physical quality had progressed with divine speed.

Now, every five days, he would exchange for a Pile Technique and combined with Type 5 Alien Enhancement Potions and various medicines, he could increase by about 380 points within five days, getting closer and closer to the requirements for the X-Level Armored Dragon Armor.

However, he really had been delayed these past two days, mainly because the workload was enormous in Seventh Base City, and he couldn't spare any time for martial arts.

Although Lin Rui also brought the Quantum Divine Machine and the Sleeping Cabin there, they remained unused on the Guardian Battleship.

He had even temporarily asked for leave from his daily lessons at Luo Wangshu's, the tasks over there were just too rushed, and his schedule was packed full; he couldn't find any spare time.

"There's no problem with that. Your Armored Dragon Armor is currently in a frozen state, but it is better not to exceed one month."

Si Malin knew Lin Rui was indeed busy.

The guy had unexpectedly managed to create such a big scene and even started a pharmaceutical company with Fang Ranran, which must have taken a lot of effort.

What surprised him even more was that despite Lin Rui's busyness, the enhancement of his physical condition was so rapid.

And over the past ten or so days, it was as if he had taken an explosive and his growth was explosive.

"This time, the Science Academy has added some good stuff to your Armored Dragon Armor, which should give you a surprise, now allow me to keep some mystery, and you'll see when you come over."

Si Malin then became solemn: "You should know about the incident at the research institute by now, right? Xie Qing not only replicated the process you used to create the 'Iron Heart' Armor but also recruited a volunteer to implant the armor, and the whole armor experiment was very successful.

According to the data, this volunteer's spiritual power burden is only three-quarters of the genuine Iron Heart, but the overall power and efficiency are 35% stronger than the genuine Iron Heart. Lin Rui, even without considering the subsequent human absorption of the Armor, truly integrating it, your approach to Armament creation will cause a revolutionary change in the field of Biochemical Martial Arts!"

——Just the fact that the spiritual power burden is reduced by a quarter could make it less likely for Alien Walkers to suffer from Armament Syndrome and could implant more Armaments.

That is to say, before long, the requirements for Biochemical Martial Arts could be lowered, further popularized, and existing Armored Martial Artists can also benefit from this, greatly increasing their strength.

Lin Rui's eyes lit up upon hearing this, "Professor, are you interested? In fact, I was hoping you could join our institute and lead a research project, but I was afraid you might have some commitments and concerns."

"I don't actually have any problems on my end. I have signed an expert employment contract with Mingde University Affiliated College, but I'm only there for three days a week. Although I'm in charge of several projects there, they're not very pressing, and my students can handle them."

Si Malin said this with a self-deprecating laugh, "I can't worry about those anymore. When faced with a scientific project that can set off such a great tide of an era, even if it means paying a penalty fee, I must join. I just don't know if you would welcome me over there?"

"I couldn't ask for more! Professor, if you're willing to come over and help, it would be an honor for our institute!"

Lin Rui resolutely said: "My idea is to set up two research teams; you would lead one of them, in charge of developing the 'Main Armor,' and Xie Qing would lead the other, responsible for 'auxiliary equipment'. The initial research funding for both is 5 billion federal coins, and after that's spent, applications can be made to the Rui Fang Pharmaceutical Company. But I have one requirement: I hope the various Armaments developed in the initial phase are related to my Sacred Body of Bright Thunder!"

Si Malin gave a knowing smile, it seemed Lin Rui wanted to apply this technology first to himself to replace the Armaments on his body.

This was normal; who would invest in something without benefits?

However, he was a bit worried; Lin Rui was talking about investing 10 billion federal coins right off the bat.

The problem is that Rui Fang Pharmaceutical is primarily Fang Ranran's company, right?

Fang Ranran was at a very critical juncture – she was about to confront her father ahead of time due to Linghu Mingde's health. Would she be willing to divert funds for investment now?

"By the way!" Lin Rui suddenly remembered something, "I recently found a top-notch biological engineer. This person is a master in various fields including biology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, Armament biology, pharmacology, Surgical Implantation, Armament manufacturing, and biological engineering.

He even has the capability to independently create SSS+ — no! X-Level Armaments, and can customize any Armaments according to your requirements, as long as you provide the specific production ideas and the required efficacy data, and if the ideas are not too outrageous, he should be able to help you realize them.

Due to his identity, this person cannot join our institute for the time being, but if you and Xie Qing encounter any unsolvable problems during the R&D process, you could consult with him, or directly entrust the tasks to him."

After speaking, he sent an electronic business card to Si Malin.

Si Malin's pupils contracted slightly.

A biological engineer capable of creating X-Level Armaments? Was this true?

Even the Sky Blue Group lacks such a high-level Symbiotic Master; they must rely on the assistance of the East Asia Science Academy to produce X-Level Armaments.

Moreover, this person not only can customize any Armaments but has also reached master levels across multiple disciplines. Who could this be in the biological science community of the Federation?

Si Malin was not surprised by the last sentence from Lin Rui; such high-level individuals certainly had various obligations and engagements and could not easily leave to join Lin Rui's institute.

Like Si Malin, besides the contract with Mingde University, he also had the identity of "Noon Horse" within the Longevity Association, and if he hadn't recently completed two projects for the Association, he wouldn't be able to freely come and go.

The real question was Lin Rui – where had he connected with such a top-notch academic titan?

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The Linghu family estate was located to the west of Mingde University, occupying a small 500-hectare manor.

In fact, the Linghu family's mansion used to be even more expansive, reportedly covering over 30,000 hectares, but it was donated by Linghu Mingde to build a school, which was the embryo of what Mingde University is today.

It was only after Lin Rui drove there that he realized he had underestimated the words "private" and "small-scale" from Fang Ranran's description.

While the Linghu Family didn't hold a grand ceremony, but considering that Linghu Mingde had been alive for 760 years, how vast must his circle of friends and acquaintances be?

If one put oneself in his shoes, one would understand; if he were Linghu Mingde and had invited this friend, should he invite another acquaintance? Would it offend someone if he didn't invite them? Could it cause problems for future generations?

And what sort of people were friends of Linghu Mingde? When these individuals gathered, what kind of stir would it cause? Even those high-society figures from Ninth Base City who hadn't been invited would try their best to make their way in.

So, this "small-scale" private birthday party was, in truth, not very small at all.

Driving his sports car into the underground garage, Lin Rui found a seven-story parking facility spanning a hundred acres already filled with various luxury vehicles and almost no spaces left.

However, the garage manager of the Linghu Family paid great attention to him. Not only did he personally guide him to park, but he also called an assistant butler who respectfully ushered him into the manor in an internal shuttle.

This spectacle surprised many of the onlookers.

"Who is that? So young. Is he from one of the major families? The Linghu Family is paying such attention to him?"

"I recognize him, seems like he's the famous university martial arts star from our Ninth Base City, famed for his high popularity, truly a top-tier presence!"

"Just a university martial arts star? Isn't he only at Fourth Realm? How is this possible? Even top-tier martial arts stars at Eighth Realm wouldn't be given such consideration by Linghu Mingde."

"I know who he is, he must be the pretty face kept by Fang Ranran. I just saw the car he was driving; the Divine Wings 520, used to be Ranran's. Now it must have been transferred to him."

"Really? How could Fang Ranran possibly fancy him?"

"This guy is quite something, though. He is adept in over fifty Yang Element basic martial arts, all at Grandmaster or Great Grandmaster Level. His sales for Sky Blue Group have reached several tens of billions a month, and I've heard his video endorsements alone have earned him over thirty billion."

Lin Rui, with his sharp senses, overheard these conversations but didn't pay much attention to them.

He and the assistant butler were already at a grand seven-story building in the east wing of the manor, an ancient and elegant private museum and library that Linghu Mingde had built for himself, where he also lived and worked.

The assistant butler, leading the way, smiled and introduced Lin Rui, "Our senior is now in his study room, meeting with some old friends—"

They arrived at the door of Linghu Mingde's study where a spacious, well-decorated anteroom was located. Lin Rui saw that many people were already waiting there, including Fang Ranran.

Just as Lin Rui thought he would also have to wait there, the assistant butler continued to lead him forward, "The senior instructed earlier that as soon as Mr. Lin arrives, he should be brought to him immediately."

Upon the assistant butler's words, the guests in the anteroom turned their gazes towards Lin Rui, all showing expressions of surprise.

Fang Ranran's eyes conveyed confusion. Although she had long known that Linghu Mingde seemed to attach great importance to Lin Rui, she was still puzzled and curious as to why.

The assistant butler knocked on the study room door and then pushed it open, gesturing for Lin Rui to enter.

As Lin Rui entered, he saw six people seated inside, one of whom was the mayor, Huo Bangguo, and two others dressed in Federation Army marshal uniforms, appearing to be active-duty Four-star Marshals—and these three, along with the elderly man in a suit sitting to the left of the desk, all wore the exclusive badges of 'Congress Honourary Members.'

Lin Rui also recognized one person. It was Linghu Mingde's eldest son, chairman of Sky Fox Trading Company, Linghu Tianchou, sitting in the corner of the room with a cautious demeanor.

Linghu Mingde himself sat behind the desk, and although he was well into his seventies, he looked sprightly, his silver hair meticulously groomed, emanating a dignified and elegant aura.

As Lin Rui entered, the eyes of those in the study room sharply turned towards him, filled with puzzlement, incomprehension, and displeasure.

Even Linghu Tianchou frowned, seeming unable to understand Linghu Mingde's actions.

Linghu Mingde, however, smiled faintly, "Let me introduce a young friend I've recently come to know. Don't be fooled by his age; he's quite capable. He owns Rui Fang Pharmaceutical Company, Alien Company, Lin Rui Studio, Rui Sen Trading Company, and many other outstanding enterprises, with a total market value exceeding 300 billion federal coins. Aside from that, he's also the vice-chairman of the newly established 'Guang Ming Front' political party."

The others' gazes shifted slightly in surprise and then relaxed as they withdrew their attention from Lin Rui.

They knew the kind of person Linghu Mingde was; he would not speak loosely.

In fact, a mere 300 billion federal coins were not enough to catch their eyes, but Lin Rui was incredibly young and did not seem to come from a major family lineage, which indicated that he was a rising star with immense potential.

Such an individual indeed warranted entry into their company. Mayor Huo Bangguo, in particular, scrutinized Lin Rui more closely.

For some reason, he felt this young man looked familiar.

In addition, he had no idea that such an outstanding young entrepreneur had emerged in their Ninth Base City.