Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

With an indescribable mix of emotions, Sun Xinhong left.

He hoped that Wang Chen could truly tailor a set of exclusive body skills for him, enhancing his individual strength.

But if the trial lesson proved effective, it would mean he'd immediately have to fork out 500,000 Star Currency to purchase Wang Chen's program.

And, on top of that, he'd need to pay extra for the bioengineering products customized by Wang Chen.

As for the price? No clue at all!

This made Sun Xinhong feel like Wang Chen had dug a bottomless pit for him, yet he couldn't suppress his urge to jump into it.

The sophomore military psychology student already realized that his mindset had been entirely grasped by Wang Chen.

He was powerless to change it.

Yet, he had no idea how much he stood to gain!

The Empire's technology was vastly advanced, capable of analyzing human tissues down to the particle level, but it still couldn't solve all the mysteries of the human body.

Wang Chen, however, could use spiritual energy to uncover every secret within an individual's form.

Even supernatural abilities!

This was knowledge gleaned both from deconstructing his own body and from probing Ming Mei's—that experience proved equally effective on other people.

So when Wang Chen claimed he could tailor a set of body skills for Sun Xinhong, he could undoubtedly deliver.

The results would certainly exceed Sun Xinhong's expectations!

Wang Chen's expertise in Body Refinement far surpassed anyone else in this world.

Getting such an individualized set of body skills for just 500,000 Star Currency was like Sun Xinhong's ancestors smiling down from their graves!

Wang Chen's main intention was to use this as advertising; his next client wouldn't enjoy such a bargain.

Genuine excellence is never cheap!

Moments after Sun Xinhong left, as Wang Chen prepared to leave the Exceptional Insight Club, someone else sat down in front of him.

"Congratulations."

Beaming with a smile, the young woman was Tang Mo. She looked at Wang Chen with a gaze full of complex emotions: "Military credits from the Imperial Army aren't easy to come by. With this accolade backing you, you'll graduate with at least a sergeant rank."

The Imperial First Military Academy produced mid-to-high-level military talent. For sponsored students like Wang Chen, once graduating from the academy, they'd start in the Garrison Legion as petty officers.

Petty officers already fell into the officer category.

With the bonus of a fifth-tier accolade, his rank would rise another level—sergeant.

This was merely the starting point. If Wang Chen earned the Empire's Outstanding Graduate honors, there was a significant chance he'd start at sergeant major.

The prestige of the Imperial First Military Academy spoke volumes!

Wang Chen smiled and said, "Thank you."

Tang Mo bit her lips and suddenly asked, "Are you really with Ming Mei now?"

Wang Chen hadn't expected this question but answered candidly, "Yes."

Tang Mo paused in silence: "Her background is a bit complicated. Aren't you worried it might bring trouble?"

The girl, who loved to cosplay as a catgirl, couldn't quite explain her reasoning for bringing this up, but ever since learning about Wang Chen and Ming Mei's relationship, she'd been feeling inexplicably gloomy.

I was here first!

Wang Chen had an ordinary background. He was even an orphan. Apart from his knack for combat, he wasn't tall or handsome. And after graduation, he'd surely return to the "backwater" Azure Star Cluster.

By all accounts, such a person shouldn't capture Tang Mo's attention.

Her interactions with Wang Chen were merely part of orders from higher-ups, a work assignment.

Yet after only a few encounters, Tang Mo discovered many unique qualities in Wang Chen.

He appeared humble but carried an inner pride. He avoided petty arguments yet wasn't a submissive "nice guy."

Additionally, his true combat strength was a mystery—no one had yet managed to push him to reveal it fully.

To Tang Mo, Wang Chen felt like an unfathomable treasure chest, of which only a glimpse of wealth had been shown.

She couldn't help but develop a deep curiosity about him.

But just as she tried to delve into Wang Chen's secrets, he suddenly had a girlfriend!

And that girlfriend turned out to be Ming Mei, someone Tang Mo never considered a competitor.

A mere baron's illegitimate daughter!

How could Tang Mo accept this? Aside from her figure, Ming Mei had nothing to compare to Tang Mo!

It was out of sheer unwillingness that Tang Mo had asked, only to receive such a straightforward response.

So this is what men are?

Tang Mo felt even more frustrated.

"I don't like trouble."

Faced with Tang Mo's somewhat confrontational questions, Wang Chen maintained his composure: "But I'm not afraid of trouble. Life is full of challenges. Between avoidance and confrontation, I prefer the latter."

Tang Mo's face immediately turned red.

She realized her previous remarks had questioned Wang Chen's dignity as a man and a warrior!

"I'm sorry."

"It's fine."

Wang Chen smiled: "Besides, I should thank you for introducing me to a client."

Tang Mo froze: "Huh?"

"Sun Xinhong."

Wang Chen clarified: "He said you referred him. You should know I've been needing money lately."

Tang Mo was stunned, her curiosity piqued again: "He really decided to learn combat skills from you?"

"Pretty much."

Wang Chen said, "I told him I could tailor a set of exclusive body skills for him. He was definitely intrigued."

"Exclusive body skills?"

Tang Mo was shocked: "You can really custom-design body skills for others?"

Understanding the enormous value of exclusive body skills, she found it absolutely mind-boggling. Wang Chen was still so young!

If Wang Chen were an S-tier War Professional, custom-designed body skills would make total sense. But he was just a first-year student at the academy, and he hadn't even passed the lowest-level War Professional certification.

Tang Mo's first reaction was that Wang Chen was exaggerating.

Then again, Wang Chen was never one to boast.

And his combat ability truly was impressive!

"Of course."

Wang Chen smiled: "If you're interested, I'll give you a 50% discount."

Wang Chen had already devised a plan to use this business venture as a means of funding his daily training and crafting his customized mecha.

He was confident that once his reputation spread, clients would come in droves.

The academy was full of wealthy aristocratic children—ideal clientele!

"What?"

Tang Mo hadn't anticipated Wang Chen trying to sell to her and instinctively replied, "I'll pass."

She hurriedly explained, "It's not that I don't trust you, but I'm cultivating my family's legacy body skills."

"No problem." Wang Chen laughed: "Just introduce a few more clients to me later, and I'll give you a cut."

Tang Mo: "…"

She couldn't figure out how their conversation had suddenly turned into a business discussion.

But unwittingly, the frustration and bitterness in Tang Mo's heart had completely vanished.

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