Chapter 49

"There's an anomaly; action aborted."

Receiving the reminder message from the Stele Panel, Qin Shi remained calm, using the excuse of downloading a Small Loan app to send a message to Lin Yunqing.

Coach Luo's Nine Dragons Fusion Package actually isn't just hormone medicines.

You know, the "food" that triggers the Overgrowth radar sensor.

Those are all special substances rich in high energy and high nutrition.

"Could Coach Luo really have something? Knows how to mix medicines?"

Qin Shi muttered in his heart:

"Look at this consumption effect: slightly drunk, quenches thirst, mild satiety, sounds like drinking a cocktail."

A Qiang beside him said discontentedly:

"What are you dawdling for! We're injecting needles, but what grows isn't just muscle, but also astonishing willpower! All this hemming and hawing is really not like a man!"

Making it sound like the muscle you grow from needles is more valuable than natural training?

Qin Shi was speechless, but thinking about it seriously, these big guys risking the destruction of their body systems, holding the resolve to die young, still playing life to build muscle, isn't that another kind of hot-bloodedness!

Damn, instantly fired up!

He reined in his stray thoughts, looking at Luo Hui, whose facial color was displeased and who was preparing to send him away:

"Coach, can I get a big cup!"

Like buying coffee here!

Zhou Ning looked very confused, not understanding what Old Qin wanted to do.

Every time Coach Luo held a class, the trainees signing up were endless.

Enjoying a customized training plan, free trial of muscle-building potion... others want such an opportunity but can't even grab it!

"Injecting this potion works better than taking it orally."

Facing Qin Shi's amateur remark, Luo Hui almost laughed out loud.

He got authentic goods from Yincheng, very high purity, and very strong stimulation.

This brat fantasizes about drinking it down, relying on human organs to quickly digest and absorb, simply no common sense.

"Forget it, I'll do it."

The hunger sensation from within his body made Qin Shi too lazy to talk nonsense; he twisted open the medicinal glass bottle mouth and drank it all in one gulp.

The thick green slightly turbid liquid went down his throat, like unfrozen iced black tea.

"Pity, chilled like Guojiao, room temperature like horse urine."

"If these two potions were refrigerated longer, the flavor would be better."

Qin Shi shook his head, seeming not very satisfied.

Two lines of text flashed on his retina.

【Completed one high-quality meal (2/20)】

【Completed one high-quality meal (3/20)】

"Counting by bottle! Truly conscientious!"

Qin Shi smacked his lips, seeming unsatisfied.

"Coach Luo, since it's a trial, can you bring out all kinds of potions, to see if my Zizhi can move you!"

Gasp! The aura of a Strongman!

Luo Hui's facial color changed slightly, as if surprised.

There are many trainees who come here to take classes, build muscle, and shape their bodies.

But true heroes who dare to inject needles and take drugs, disregarding everything, are still few.

The longing and eagerness Qin Shi showed just now is exactly the rarest Strongman aura on the fitness track!

Not injecting needles for a day makes the whole body uncomfortable!

This willpower that loves muscle like life and grits teeth to inject is called the topmost Zizhi in the industry!

"Unexpectedly, you're also a Good Seedling with resolve and Zizhi!"

Facing Qin Shi who suddenly seemed like a different person, Luo Hui nodded, showing Recognition:

In his view, if one doesn't even have the courage to inject needles, how can one say they truly love it!

"A Qiang, take out five more!"

"Coach Luo, I think five isn't enough."

Qin Shi's gaze was firm, extending his palm to show a number:

"Eighteen! I'll pay! I want to challenge my limit!"

Now, not only Luo Hui and A Qiang were stunned.

Even Zhou Ning, an outsider, was stunned on the spot.

Seize Young Master?

Plus the two just now.

That's twenty!

"Even Zhou Ning, the best among the trainees, only used twelve needles!"

A Qiang muttered to himself; this kind of hardworking player in front of the Zizhi Brother was simply like a Recruit just enlisted.

Trying medicine on the first day, daring to inject twenty needles in anger!

This obsession with muscle, this pursuit of the Physical Body, has surpassed ninety-nine percent of the trainees at Yinma Gym!

"Old Qin, don't be impulsive..."

Zhou Ning felt afraid; he wanted to pull his brother back, to increase some Qi Life Force.

It's not that they want to eat the brothers' funeral feast, sending Qin Shi off with burning paper money.

"Xiao Qin, why don't you reconsider?"

Luo Hui was deeply moved; he drove in twenty needles right off the bat — as long as he doesn't die, he's bound to become a great vessel!

Such aggressive means made him feel Qin Shi might be a bit too extreme.

Although the Boss allows him to "slip up" once or twice, since they can just be sent to a private hospital to be dealt with.

But if it blows up, it'll inevitably take effort to clean up the mess.

"No need to consider! Eighteen vials of medicine, Nine Dragons Fusion double dosage!"

Qin Shi's attitude was very firm:

"I can sign a waiver, Coach! I really want to become a fierce man like you!"

Luo Hui licked his lips; it just so happened the Boss seemed unsatisfied with the test report submitted recently.

He pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement:

"A Qiang, fetch eighteen vials of medicine, print a waiver statement while you're at it, and remember to video record it.

Right, get a portion of the painkillers I normally use too, give them to Xiao Qin for free."

Needling-induced muscle growth often produces tearing pain; that's when you need to pop painkillers.

There are even strong-willed fierce men who chew painkillers while doing the three big lifts.

Luo Hui gifted Qin Shi the painkillers he keeps on hand.

This was undoubtedly immense praise!

Ten minutes later.

Everything was fully prepared.

The briefcase with refrigeration function opened; waves of cold air rushed out, revealing vial after vial of dense green potion.

Truth be told, this scene made even Zhou Ning, who needles twelve times a day, feel fear.

That kind of muscle-tearing, blood-vessel-bursting intense pain.

Is no joke!

"Old Qin……"

He suddenly regretted it; he shouldn't have dragged his brother into this.

"Next, you all will witness my astonishing willpower!"

Qin Shi seemed both hungry and thirsty; he cracked open seventeen bottles of Nine Dragons Potion and poured them all into a large water cup.

Then "glug glug glug" he chugged it down!

"Genius! Absolute genius!"

This sight stirred Luo Hui to great excitement.

Could it be that his Luo Family Gate would produce a true "Innate Drug-Resistant Constitution" today?

*Burp~*

Qin Shi drank it clean in one breath, like polishing off half a case of liquid bread, going from slightly full to moderately full.

Text information kept flashing on his retina, reminding him he had finished eating.

A few more minutes passed.

Seeing Qin Shi completely motionless — neither tormented by muscle-tearing pain into frantically popping painkillers, nor showing the miserable state of pores expelling filth and blood vessels bursting — Luo Hui was overjoyed.

He actively stood up, reached out to shake hands:

"You must join my team! Yinma Gym needs talent like you, Xiao Qin!

Intern under me, I'll give you five thousand a month to start, after three months you'll be made a full Coach!"

Qin Shi felt the Qi Sense inside him circulating continuously, as if tempering, purifying, diluting and dissolving the dense green medicinal liquid.

He then performed Inner Vision; his physical strength had increased slightly, and unlike Zhou Ning he wasn't contaminated beyond recognition.

Body 16→16.1

"Took nineteen vials, double-dose Nine Dragons Package with change to spare, and it only rose this little. Effect is too poor."

Qin Shi seemed to lose interest, ignored Luo Hui's sincere recruitment, and sent a message summoning Lin Yunqing.

That dog woman rallied people fast; in under three minutes, seven or eight Inspection Personnel kicked the door in and pinned the bunch of hulking men to the ground.

Each of them had fifty-plus points of Qi Life Force; their surging Breath was like a mountain flood, easily suppressing these guys who looked fierce but were actually soft.

"We received a report from a hot-blooded citizen that someone in Yinma Gym is privately selling illegal drugs not approved by the Drug Supervision Bureau, without permits."

The leader was a stunning woman in an imposing uniform, short hair at ear level, heroic and spirited.

"Take them all back for urine tests! Lock down the scene, don't destroy traces! Xiao Liu, bag this bottle of medicine properly, have the Appraisal Section analyze the composition!"

Immediately after, the short-haired woman, as Inspection Team Leader, walked up to Qin Shi, examined him carefully for a moment, and said solemnly:

"Qin Classmate, a responsible hot-blooded citizen like you deserves a commendation! Once the case details are announced and the dust settles, the Inspection Department will give encouragement!

Also, the prize money will be issued within several working days!"

Maybe he drank too much Nine Dragons Fusion Package; Qin Shi went from slightly tipsy to dizzy, his consciousness somewhat sluggish.

Passively letting the short-haired woman grab his hand, shaking it vigorously back and forth.

Lin Yunqing, standing to the side, instantly got anxious, squeezed past the rather young female Inspection Team Leader:

"Assistant Teacher Qin ingested a good amount of prohibited drugs; I need to take him for a full physical exam, he can't go back to give a written statement."

The short-haired woman clicked her tongue twice, muttered:

"Even getting protective over food."

With that, she waved a hand and led the team away.

*Beep beep. *

The mobile phone vibrated.

Lin Yunqing swiped it open to see a message from the Communication Group.

【Wearing Su Fei to Show Off My Divine Might: This little thing, is it worth me personally going out? You owe me a meal!】

Still asking me to treat you to a meal!

The debt for taking advantage of my Old Martial Succubus, I haven't recorded it yet!

Lin Yunqing bared his teeth, supported the rather heavy Qin Shi to the rest area, prepared to give him some water, then lift him into the car.

"Achievement upgraded."

Qin Shi, between drunkenness and sobriety, saw the panel interface and once again pulled up a granite-like stone tablet.

【Intermediate Achievement - Overgrowth】

【Description: The evolution of an embryo requires squeezing out every bit of nutrition and energy. As a baby crying for food, wanton eating and frantic foraging are what you should do most!】

【Trait: Natural selection, survival of the fittest, you will gain environmental adaptability and survival ability far beyond those of the same kind.】

【Advancement Route: Food is the foundation of life, eating is the instinct of creatures. Try to enrich your recipes, or find more edible ingredients. Note: Increasing recipes and ingredients will earn you various badges.】

"Adapting to the environment and ensuring survival... sounds like a wilderness survival master."

Qin Shi slightly shook off his dazed state and continued to check the unlocked skills.

【Skill Unlock: Predator】

【Effect: Can mark a "prey," then begin "foraging." Completing all this will randomly obtain buffs such as "Healing," "Enhancement," and "Fu Yu."】

"This skill is very suitable for combat, intense combat. If I were a villain, the entire Urban Circle would become a huge hunting ground."

Qin Shi raised his hand to rub his slightly swollen temples, and suddenly, the nerves in his temple area twitched involuntarily.

He felt extremely clearly that a cold current-like malice was sweeping over him.

Like a large dark cloud, covering the top of his head.

This was a reminder initiated by Super-Sensory Perception.

"Killing intent?"

Qin Shi did not turn his head, but surveyed his surroundings; instead, he closed his eyes, as if tired.

He silently activated Inner Vision State, released up to fifteen points of Spiritual Field Power, and captured the source of malice trying to deprive him of his life.

(Chapter End)