Swallowed Star: Start with Family Revitalization

Accompanied by rolling thunder, Hua Zhong Base City, entering June, ushered in its first heavy rain of the month. The downpour quickly formed a curtain of rain, enveloping the entire Base City in a misty blur. The windows of the towering skyscrapers, washed by the rain, became as blurry as if fogged up.

At this moment, inside the conference hall of the Yanfeng Martial Hall building.

Shen Ping's expression was solemn. "The Yanfeng Martial Halls established in each Base City are not about the number of martial artists, but their quality. Although our Martial Hall is newly established, we cannot casually appoint instructors for the halls. Besides strength, they must have a good understanding of realms in aspects like saber techniques and movement techniques."

"With gene serums, physical fitness can be improved sooner or later, but realms like saber techniques and movement techniques cannot rely on gene serums. This aspect must be strictly controlled. The Martial Hall does not lack gene serums, and in the future, it may even not lack Gods of War. What it lacks are talented and promising young talents."

The President of the Yanfeng Martial Hall in Jiangnan Base City quickly stood up. "Hall Master, it is my fault for not doing my part. After I return, I will strictly arrange instructors according to your instructions."

Shen Ping looked at President Cheng. He had a good relationship with Qin Shan and was among the first batch of martial artists to use gene serums. His strength had now reached the God of War level, so out of respect for Qin Shan, Shen Ping had entrusted him with the important position of President of Jiangnan Base City.

However, in less than a month, Jiangnan Base City received many negative reports, with many martial artists disapproving of the instructors he appointed.

In fact, positions like instructors in martial halls are mostly filled by retired or injured martial artists in the two major martial halls. However, since Yanfeng Martial Hall was newly established, it placed great importance on the selection of instructors. Furthermore, the benefits offered for this position were very generous, attracting much attention and thus leading to controversy.

If one were to scrutinize it, President Cheng was not entirely at fault; it could only be said that his mindset had not yet changed.

"Don't let it happen again."

"Yes, Hall Master."

After President Cheng sat down, Shen Ping looked at the other branch hall masters and instructors and continued, "In another two months, there will be the martial artist practical assessments in each Base City. You need to prepare in advance. Some excellent martial artist prospects have already emerged; don't wait until after the practical assessment to recruit them. Additionally, for Psycher Masters, once discovered, no matter the treatment, you must recruit them into our Martial Hall."

"Yes, Hall Master!"

After the meeting, in the corridor leading back to the office.

Qin Shan, walking beside Shen Ping, sighed, "It was my oversight. Old Cheng is not suitable for managing a martial hall."

Shen Ping shook his head. "It's not your fault. Our Martial Hall has too few usable people right now, and there's nothing we can do about it. Besides, various problems are bound to arise at the beginning; we just need to solve them. Oh, by the way, Mu Yang hasn't been to the Martial Hall for a while. How is he doing?"

Speaking of Mu Yang, a smile appeared on Qin Shan's face. "That kid is putting in a lot of effort to train himself in the Wilderness Area. He just called me a few days ago and said he'll reach God of War in half a month at most."

Shen Ping immediately laughed. "That's good. Although gene serums can greatly improve physical fitness, breaking through so quickly means he's put in a lot of hard work."

Qin Shan nodded and added, "Zhou Qiang and Yu Tai are also close. Once they break through, the Hua Bei, Hua Xi, and other Base City Martial Halls should be established, and then we'll let them serve as presidents."

The two returned to the office while talking.

After drinking a cup of tea, Shen Ping looked at Qin Shan and continued, "How about you? The gene serum you took last time should be fully digested by now."

"Yes, it's completely absorbed. My punching power has been growing slowly recently."

"Then take the SS-Rank Gene Serum. Strive to reach War God Peak by the end of the year. The Martial Hall also needs supervisors."

The SS-Rank Gene Serum was extremely valuable, but Qin Shan didn't say anything overly humble and immediately agreed, "Alright."

After Qin Shan left, Shen Ping paced to the window, gazing at the rain outside. His heart gradually calmed down. In the past six months, his cultivation speed had been fast. Although he hadn't continued to absorb locke divine water, by digesting most of the previously stored energy, his gene original energy had already broken through to Planetary Level Five.

"I can continue using locke divine water at the end of the month!"

If he were to disregard his foundation and blindly advance, he could break through to Planetary Level Nine within a few years, but that would damage his foundation, leading to more harm than good.

However, assisting the plant life Yan Xing Flower was different. It didn't have a foundation. After reaching Planetary Level Eight, its absorption and digestion capabilities greatly improved. Even if it couldn't absorb more, it could break off leaves and parts of its roots to protect the main vine. Therefore, as long as there was locke divine water, it could continuously improve.

He opened the virtual frame. The displayed text was from April, still showing rewards for foundation improvement.

"My saber technique and movement technique have also reached the Sixth Saber and Sixth Layer, respectively. Unfortunately, I didn't receive any extra rewards these two times."

He turned around and sat in his office chair.

He rubbed his temples, deep in thought. By now, all aspects of the family's development had entered a stable phase. It was unlikely to receive a major evaluation like before in a short period, which was also within his expectations, as any development has a stable period.

Knock, knock.

The knocking sound outside interrupted his thoughts.

"Come in."

Soon, the office door opened.

Secretary Lin walked in, her high heels clicking. She had been transferred to the Martial Hall because the Martial Hall was severely short-staffed, and her work ability was excellent, so he had asked his wife to transfer Lin Jing over.

"Hall Master, the heads of the Zheng family and the Xu family have requested an appointment. Should I arrange for you to see them?"

If it were before, he would have met with the Zheng family head, but now his status and position were different. Of course, if they visited him privately, he would meet them for a meal and chat a bit, but in such a formal setting, Shen Ping honestly didn't want to see them.

The fact that they came together with the Xu family head meant they were likely emissaries from the HR Alliance again, trying to secure a share of the SS-Rank Gene Serum.

"No need."

"Yes, Hall Master."

He returned to the villa that evening.

He walked into the training room and glanced at the Yan Xing Flower. Its main vine had already grown to 23 roots, and its fiery red leaves were even denser. The leaves looked like fiery blades, with sharp barbs on their surface.

Sensing Shen Ping's aura, the Yan Xing Flower affectionately coiled its leaves, rubbing against Shen Ping's body.

"This little fellow's growth is truly astonishing. Once it breaks through to 24 main vines, it will be Astral Rank. At this rate, it might break through by the end of the month!"

He caressed the Yan Xing Flower. Once a plant life recognized its master, it would not betray them, making it his most important companion and auxiliary partner.

Days passed one by one.

In a blink of an eye, it was the end of June.

Late that night, Shen Ping entered the gravity room and once again consumed locke divine water. As the incomparably pure life force surged into his body, his gene original energy soared wildly, and at the same time, his bones, muscles, and the depths of his cells continuously underwent changes.

This lasted for nearly an hour.

He slowly opened his eyes.

He had reached Planetary Level Six.

Before he could even feel joy, the Yan Xing Flower, immersed in the locke divine water, also began to transform.