The next morning, the soft morning light shines through the window and onto the water in the bathroom, creating layers of golden ripples.

Lin Lang woke up slowly, and felt his whole body surrounded by a soft and moist touch.

He moved slightly and found himself in a large bubble, with the slippery little mermaid Zhixi next to him.

The bubbles float gently with the water flow, like a dream cradle.

Lin Lang looked at Zhixi who was so close to him. Her skin was glowing with a pearly luster and was so beautiful that it seemed like a dream.

Lin Lang couldn’t help but gently poked her cheek and asked softly:
“Xiao Yu’er, how do you feel?”

Zhixi slowly opened her eyes, her lively eyes still holding a hint of sleepiness and shyness.

Hearing Lin Lang’s question, her little face instantly turned red. She turned away coquettishly and acted like a little girl:
“Huh, that’s all you’ll ask.”

Looking at her cute appearance, Lin Lang couldn’t help but want to tease her again. He raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said teasingly:

“What’s wrong? Are you shy? You weren’t like this last night…”

“ah!”

Zhixi was so embarrassed by Lin Lang’s words!
She was anxious and embarrassed, and quickly turned into a fish!

With a flick of its tail, it swam away with a “whoosh”!
Only a string of crystal bubbles was left, as if telling of her shyness and panic.

……

Lin Lang watched Zhixi swimming away with a faint smile on his face, then he flew lightly out of the bathtub.

He took out a new set of clothes from his own space and put them on skillfully. At this time, the sky outside the window was already bright, and the sunlight shone through the window into the room, bringing a hint of warmth.

Lin Lang came to the restaurant and saw that Xina had already prepared breakfast.

When Xina saw Lin Lang, she smiled and asked:
“How was your night?”

Lin Lang looked calm, and he did not feel the slightest bit guilty towards Xina for having a relationship with Zhixi.

After all, there are so many women around him that he can no longer be absolutely loyal to any one of them. All he can do is not to mistreat any of them materially.

So, Lin Lang just naturally pulled out a chair, sat down, and started enjoying breakfast.

Seeing Lin Lang’s reaction, Xina continued to ask:

“Do you like the little mermaid? Will you marry her in the future?”

Lin Lang did not answer directly, but asked her:
“What do you think?”

Hina tilted her head slightly, thought for a moment and said:
“Zhixi is so beautiful, any man would be moved, not to mention she is a mermaid. Who can resist such a unique charm?”

Lin Lang smiled and did not respond to Xina’s question about Zhixi. Instead, he changed the subject and asked:

“How did you perform at the martial arts competition?”

Xina sighed slightly and said:
“Not long after you left yesterday, I was eliminated.”

After listening to this, Lin Lang looked at Xina’s message:
【Xina】

[Appearance: 9 points]

【Charging: 12 times】

[Loyalty: 50%]

[Return rate: 5000]

[Combat Power: A++]

[Ability: Summoning (Level 10)]

After thinking for a moment, Lin Lang took out an extreme fruit from the space and handed it to Xina.

Xina looked at the fruit that was emitting a strange light and asked curiously:
“what is this?”

Lin Lang replied:
“Eating it will increase your superpower level.”

After hearing this, Xina’s eyes were full of surprise, but she still obediently took the Extreme Fruit and ate it.

The energy contained in the Extreme Fruit is extremely powerful. As soon as Xina ate it, she felt a tremendous force rushing through her body.

Seeing this, Lin Lang quickly used his spiritual energy to carefully protect Xina’s meridians and said:
“This energy will take a long time to digest, so just practice at home.”

Afterwards, Lin Lang stood by, allowing Xina to immerse herself in cultivation and helping her guide the powerful energy.

……

Just as Lin Lang was guarding Xina’s practice, Zhixi poked her head out of the water, her bright eyes rolling around, and she lay on the edge of the bathtub, secretly looking at Lin Lang.

Lin Lang noticed the movement, turned to look at her, and said gently:
“Come out and eat.”

Zhixi responded obediently with an “Oh”.

Then she jumped out of the water lightly, her graceful figure flashed in the air, and she instantly turned into a human body, walking towards me with brisk steps.

She picked up a favorite biscuit and ate it with relish. The “crunch” sound of her chewing was particularly clear in the quiet room.

After she finished eating, Lin Lang looked at Zhixi and suggested:

“Let me take you out for a walk.”

Zhixi was stunned for a moment, then quickly shook her head and said:
“I do not want to go out.”

Lin Lang patiently advised:

“You’re going to live here for a while, don’t you want to go out and see the world?”

In fact, Zhixi is full of curiosity about the human world, but this is the General Intelligence Bureau after all, and there are strangers everywhere.

When she thought that those agents might mistake her for a ferocious beast, her heart began to beat fast and she became extremely scared.

Lin Lang seemed to see through her thoughts and said domineeringly:
“You are my fish now. Who dares to touch you when I am here?”

After hearing this, Zhixi felt warm in her heart and was deeply moved.

After hesitating for a moment, he finally nodded and agreed:
“Yup!”

The two walked out hand in hand and walked on the road of the Secret Service.

Zhixi’s beauty instantly became like a magnet, attracting the attention of many passers-by.

With a 9.7-point appearance, she is simply as pretty as a fairy, so beautiful that people can’t take their eyes off her.

Her skin was whiter than snow, her eyes were like twinkling stars in the night sky, her long hair fell smoothly to her waist like a waterfall, and she exuded a unique temperament in her every move.

Passersby were stunned and stopped involuntarily, talking among themselves:

“Where did this beauty come from?”

“Why have I never seen it before?”

However, someone in the crowd recognized Zhixi and whispered:

“Isn’t this the ferocious beast?”

“This Lin Lang is too arrogant. He actually dared to bring her around our Secret Service Bureau!”

“This is clearly a provocation to us!”

……

Hearing this, Zhixi, who was already nervous, suddenly had red eyes. She felt very aggrieved and muttered in her heart:

“You are the ferocious beasts! I am the little princess of the mermaid tribe, okay!”

Lin Lang was very calm, as if he didn’t take these words to heart at all.

He patted Zhixi’s hand gently and comforted her:

“Don’t care what they say, you are unique.”

In fact, although those people were angry, they only dared to talk in a low voice and did not dare to make loud noises at all. It was obvious that they were afraid of Lin Lang.

Zhixi felt Lin Lang’s calmness and protection, and gradually felt relieved. She held Lin Lang’s hand tightly, straightened her back, and gradually became confident.

As Zhixi showed her confidence, the public opinion in the crowd began to change.

Someone couldn’t help but say:
“Is she really a ferocious beast? She’s so beautiful, I’d believe she’s a fairy!”

Another person echoed:

“I heard it was a mermaid. Mermaids shouldn’t be considered ferocious beasts, right?”

“Yes, mermaids are generally kind and should be considered as elves!”

“Oh, I’m so envious…”

……

Lin Lang and Zhixi strolled along the way and unknowingly arrived at the martial arts competition.

The promotion match was held here yesterday.

And today is the exciting final.

As soon as the two stepped into the venue, everyone’s attention was drawn to them in an instant, as if they were firmly attracted by a powerful magnet.

Zhixi’s beauty was so outstanding. She stood there like a shining pearl, emitting a dazzling light that made people unable to take their eyes off her.

This light even attracted the well-informed bigwigs on the judges’ panel. They all looked over with amazement and curiosity in their eyes.

At this moment, the old leader Wei Tianxing’s eyes suddenly darkened, as if he had caught some special breath in the air.

The fat man with glasses next to him suddenly became gloomy and roared angrily:
“That’s an S-class beast! This Lin Lang is really too much. He actually brought a beast around like that in my Secret Service Bureau! Does he really think that no one dares to stop him?”

Before he finished speaking, the aura on his body surged violently, and a powerful pressure spread out, as if he was about to attack Zhixi in the next second.

At this critical moment, Zou Limu hurriedly said:
“I have already talked to Lin Lang. That girl is a mermaid, not a ferocious beast. Mermaids are an ancient species that have existed on Earth for a long time. They pose no threat to us humans.”

However, the fat man with glasses looked disdainful and snorted coldly:

“What mermaids? Aren’t they just ferocious beasts after all? They are not of our kind, so their hearts must be different! What’s more, it’s an S-level ferocious beast. In my opinion, we should kill them all to prevent future troubles!”

At this time, “Old Liu” from the alchemy department stood beside Zou Limu and said to the fat man with a smile:

“That’s wrong! Before the end of the world, the law protects animals! Harmonious coexistence between humans and nature is in line with the will of heaven.”

After hearing this, Zou Limu nodded in agreement.

……

at this time.

Lin Lang and Zhixi stood outside the audience seats and had no intention of going to the judges’ seats.

Seeing this, Zou Limu turned around, bowed to Wei Tianxing, and said:

“Commander, I’m going to say hello to Lin Lang.”

After saying that, he quickly walked towards Lin Lang and Zhixi.

Seeing this, Old Liu hurriedly followed.

He had his own little plan in mind, and now he was eager to establish a good relationship with Lin Lang, hoping that Lin Lang could teach him alchemy skills and improve his own alchemy level.

……

After Zou Limu left, the atmosphere on the judges’ panel became slightly awkward.

The fat man with glasses continued to complain, his face full of resentment:

“I really don’t understand what Old Zou was thinking. He had to find a so-called ‘Internet celebrity’ from the Internet and bring him to our Secret Service Bureau, and even gave him such generous treatment. What does he think this place is?”

“That Lin Lang is even more lawless, he should be kicked out!”

“Otherwise, people will think that our Secret Service Bureau is a seafood market, and all kinds of cats, dogs, rotten fish and shrimp can be sold here at a high price!”

……

Wei Tianxing listened to the fat man’s complaints, his brows slightly frowned, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes, but he did not express his opinion immediately.

At this time, another judge smiled and tried to smooth things over:
“That’s not the case. Lin Lang’s strength is indeed not to be underestimated! After our observations over this period of time, he is at least SS level. Although he may not be stronger than us old guys, he is indeed outstanding among the young people.”

The fat man with glasses snorted and said disapprovingly:
“Young man, you just don’t know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is! It’s because I tolerate him again and again because I think he has some talent and I love him! But if he dares to act recklessly and do evil again, don’t blame me for teaching him a lesson!”

After saying this, he looked at Lin Lang coldly, his eyes full of hostility.

It seemed as if he would take action immediately if Lin Lang did anything that made him unhappy again.

……

Zou Limu and Lao Liu from the medicine department quickly found Lin Lang. Zou Limu said with a smile:

“Little friend Lin, I thought you wouldn’t come today!”

Lin Lang shrugged and responded nonchalantly:

“I was bored, so I came over to take a look.”

Mr. Zou introduced enthusiastically:
“Today is the finals. The strongest players of the younger generation are all here. This battle is definitely worth watching!”

Lin Lang just responded perfunctorily, looking uninterested. Old Liu on the side hurried over to Lin Lang and said with a big smile on his face:
“Mr. Lin, when are you free? How about going with me to the alchemy area? This competition is really nothing to watch.”

Mr. Zou glared at Mr. Liu and said:

“Old Liu, why are you in such a hurry?”

Lin Lang smiled and said slowly:

“Just go after the game is over.”

When Old Liu heard this, he happily agreed.

……

While Lin Lang was talking to them, Zhixi had been staring at the contestants on the stage with curiosity, and couldn’t help but sigh:
“They are all so amazing. Before the apocalypse, there were only a few experts in the human race, but now so many have suddenly emerged. The potential of mankind is truly amazing!”

Lin Lang asked casually:

“Who do you think is the most powerful person on the stage?”

Hear this!

Zou Limu and Lao Liu also came over curiously.

Intense competitions are often accompanied by bets.

Even they are not immune to this.

As for “who can win the championship in the martial arts competition”, it is the focus of everyone’s attention at this moment!
……

Zhixi looked at it carefully, pointed with her finger, and said:

“His blood and energy are very vigorous, so I think he is very strong.”

She was referring to Zhuo Yong.

Seeing this, Zou Limu laughed and said proudly:

“You have a good eye, young lady! I am that man’s teacher!”

Lao Liu joked:

“If Zhuo Yong wins the championship, you have to treat him to a meal!”

Mr. Zou patted his chest and assured:

“That’s natural!”

……

Zhixi turned around and asked Lin Lang:

“So who do you think has the best chance of winning?”

Lin Lang glanced at Mr. Zou, then pointed at another person:
【Xiang Jinpeng】

[Combat Power: S+]

[Superpower: Flower Fairy (Level 10)]

“Xiang Jinpeng?”

Mr. Zou was somewhat surprised by Lin Lang’s choice.

This person is not one of the candidates for the championship!
Old Liu also hurriedly said:
“Mr. Lin, you may have made a mistake. Xiang Jinpeng just barely made it to the finals. In terms of strength, he is probably far behind Zhuo Yong!”

Lin Lang just smiled and didn’t explain.

After all, Zhuo Yong’s combat power is S, and Xiang Jinpeng is S+, which is the highest combat power among this group of people.

It was obvious that he had hidden his strength in the previous games, waiting to shine in the final.

Zhixi looked at Lin Lang’s confident expression and suddenly changed her tone:

“Then I choose him too!”

Mr. Zou said with a smile:
“Girl, didn’t you just support my students?”

Zhixi stuck out her tongue mischievously, took Lin Lang’s arm and said:
“I believe Lin Lang will not be wrong!”

Mr. Zou’s eyes turned and he said:

“How about I make a bet with you?”

Zhixi held Lin Lang’s hand tightly and asked curiously:
“What are you gambling?”

Mr. Zou said:

“If you win, I will give you a treasure. It’s one of my treasures!”

Although Zhixi was naive, she was also cautious and said:
“Take it out and let us see first. We can’t just listen to you whether it’s precious or not.”

Mr. Zou laughed and praised:
“The little girl is quite cautious!”

As he spoke, he took out an exquisite wooden box from his arms.

When the box was opened, there was a jade pendant inside. The jade pendant exuded bursts of fragrance, and people around couldn’t help but look back.

Lin Lang smelled it and felt refreshed. He used the Eye of Luck to check and saw that the jade pendant was shining with golden light. It was obviously a real treasure!

Zhixi was still hesitating, but Lin Lang said decisively:

“can.”

Mr. Zou looked at Lin Lang with a smile and said:

“Little friend Lin, although we have a good relationship, this is a gamble, you have to come up with something.”

Zhixi said in a low voice somewhat embarrassedly:
“I don’t have any treasures with me.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Lang took out a realm-breaking pill from the space and asked:
“Is this okay?”

This realm-breaking pill was made by Lin Lang for the old Palace Master Zhong Jianqiu of the Martial God Palace when he was in the Martial God Village.

“hiss!”

As soon as the realm-breaking pill appears!

Old Liu took a breath of cold air.

Although he didn’t know what kind of elixir this was, his intuition told him that this thing was definitely not ordinary!

Mr. Zou also vaguely sensed something and hurriedly asked:
“Little friend Lin, what is this?”

Lin Lang replied:

“This is a martial arts realm-breaking pill.”

When Mr. Zou heard this, his eyes widened in shock!

As an ancient martial artist, he naturally knew the function of the realm-breaking pill and could not believe that this legendary pill really existed!

Lao Liu also said excitedly:

“This is a top-grade elixir. Even if it’s not a realm-breaking elixir, it’s still extremely precious!”

Lin Lang said affirmatively:

“Of course it’s the genuine realm-breaking pill!”

……

at this time!

Wei Tianxing, who was sitting on the judges’ bench, suddenly turned his head and looked in the direction of Lin Lang and the others, his eyes full of shock:

“What a terrifying medicinal power! What kind of medicine is that!”

pity!

The next moment, Lin Lang took the realm-breaking pill back into the space.

Wei Tianxing stared at Lin Lang intently.

Seeing this, the fat man with glasses asked hurriedly:

“Old Chief, what’s wrong?”

Wei Tianxing said in a deep voice:
“Lin Lang is holding a valuable treasure!”

“what!”

The fat man opened his mouth in shock!

……

Old Zou was still immersed in the shock brought by the realm-breaking pill, and his thoughts had not yet fully come back to his senses.

After all, even the legendary martial arts breakthrough pill appeared before our eyes. The changes in this world were beyond imagination.

But on second thought, even mermaids really exist in this world, so it seems that nothing is impossible.

Old Liu was so excited that he was breathing rapidly. He stared at Lin Lang and asked impatiently:

“Could it be that the top-grade realm-breaking pill was also made by Mr. Lin himself?”

Lin Lang nodded calmly:

“Yes.”

This word, like a blockbuster bomb, once again caused a storm in Lao Liu’s heart.

He was instantly excited!

He was about to kneel down with a “thump”!
Shouting:

“Mr. Lin’s alchemy skills are simply divine! I beg Mr. Lin to accept me as his disciple!”

He totally ignored the presence of many people around him.

Lin Lang was quick to reach out and hold him up, stopping him from kneeling.

He said half-jokingly:
“Mr. Liu, I have only a little knowledge of alchemy, so I really don’t dare to be your master.”

But Mr. Liu refused to give in, his face full of anxiety and respect:
“Mr. Lin, you can even refine the best realm-breaking pills. Even if your alchemy skills are not the best in the world, they are rare in the world! Please give me some advice!”

Lin Lang smiled helplessly and said:
“Let’s talk about it later! Let’s watch the game first. We’re still making bets!”

It was not until then that Zou Limu finally came to his senses.

He looked at Lin Lang, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, and he had already made up his mind –

No matter whether you win or lose this bet!

No matter how great the price, he must get this realm-breaking pill from Lin Lang!

After all, for an ancient warrior like him, the temptation of the realm-breaking pill is too great, as it means a great opportunity to break through his own limits.

……

at the same time!

The final on stage has begun.

As soon as Zhuo Yong came on the court, he showed his unparalleled bravery!
He quickly activated the ability of the stone armor, and a layer of hard stone armor instantly covered his entire body, making him invulnerable to swords and guns.

Relying on his immense strength, each of his attacks was powerful and without any gimmicks. He simply used his powerful strength to crush his opponents!
With almost no trouble, he won all the games and quickly made it to the finals.

Mr. Zou was watching from the audience, his eyes full of anticipation!
After all, Zhuo Yong is his favorite student.

He naturally hoped that Zhuo Yong could win the championship in one fell swoop.

……

Look at Xiang Jinpeng on the other side.

His path to promotion is completely different from Zhuo Yong’s.

He won every game in a thrilling manner, as if he was on the brink of life and death every time, but he always managed to win in the critical moment amidst all dangers.

Although the process was difficult, he finally made it to the final with his tenacious perseverance and hidden strength.

Looking at Xiang Jinpeng who advanced through the stages, Mr. Liu couldn’t help but shook his head and said:
“Xiang Jinpeng has probably reached his limit! Seeing how hard it was for him to win every game before, I’m afraid he won’t have a chance of winning against Zhuo Yong this time.”

Mr. Zou stood aside with a confident smile on his face.

After all, his apprentice Zhuo Yong is very strong and has advanced all the way. He is confident that Zhuo Yong will win the championship and echoed:

“Yes, I know Zhuo Yong’s strength. It will be difficult for Xiang Jinpeng to defeat him.”

Zhixi grabbed the corner of Lin Lang’s clothes with a nervous look on her face, her eyes fixed on the stage, afraid of missing any details.

Although she believed in Lin Lang’s judgment, she couldn’t help but worry for Xiang Jinpeng after seeing the thrilling situation in his previous match.

Lin Lang remained extremely calm, with his arms folded across his chest and a relaxed smile on his face.

He knew in his heart that Xiang Jinpeng’s hidden strength was far more than that, and the previous thrilling situation might just be a means for him to confuse his opponent. (End of this chapter)