Starting as an infant, with parents who are blond-haired delinquents?

That evening, the contestants were still talking about the day's competition with great interest and regret, lamenting that the black fog in the final of the efficiency competition was too much of an eyesore.

It completely blocked their view of the real-world battle within the synthetic space.

This, of course, became their regret.

At the same time, although Lei She harbored considerable resentment towards Lao Chen, he still needed to maintain appearances.

In an attempt to seek forgiveness from Lao Chen and Zhang Chaoqiang, the director of the research institute of Zhongzhou Science and Technology Museum and the host of this synthesis competition, surprisingly, went to the hotel room where Lao Chen and Zhang Chaoqiang were with a big gift in his left and right hands, all smiles.

"Director Lei, the host? What a coincidence!"

When they knocked on the door of Zhang Chaoqiang's room, Zhang Huolong and Shen Qiangwei were the first to peek out. They recognized him as Lei She at a glance.

Of course, if a living adult stands in front of them and they still can't recognize them, then their corneas can be donated!

Immediately afterwards, in Zhang Chaoqiang's and Lao Chen's rooms, Lei She carried bags of gifts and apologized to the two of them.

Of course, Zhang Chaoqiang maintained his own opinion on Lei She's apology, neither agreeing nor rejecting it, leaving the initiative to Lao Chen.

Resher's humble apology certainly had some effect.

After all, Lei She was a smart man. He wouldn't think of going against Lao Chen completely, much less actively contradict him.

He repeatedly apologized and explained his mistakes to Zhang Chaoqiang and Lao Chen, but he became agitated when he saw Gu Yi in such a sorry state on the synthetic space arena.

Releasing pressure on Zhang Chaoqiang was just a momentary impulse, and I hope Zhang Chaoqiang and Lao Chen can forgive me!

The saying goes, "You can't hit someone who's smiling." Even though Lei She was in the wrong first, it's impossible to shut him out after he's been so humble.

Furthermore, Zhang Chaoqiang felt that this person was quite clever, treating today's events entirely as a moment of impatience on his part, while ignoring the special competition rules he had devised based on Gu Yizheng's so-called "strengths" to help him win the synthesis competition...

He didn't mention a single word.

Therefore, Zhang Chaoqiang still retains his opinion on Lei She.

In response to his sincere pleas for forgiveness, Old Chen didn't say anything about whether or not he would forgive him.

Old Chen spread his hands, then flipped his palm and pushed, and instantly, a warm power enveloped Lei She's entire body like an embrace.

That warm power was like the embrace of spring returning to the earth and all things reviving, completely stopping Lei She's downward spiral and restoring a little bit of his spiritual and mental power.

Although it wasn't enough to elevate him to a higher realm, nor enough to replenish his lost or diminished personal talent and aptitude, this power was able to restore the chaotic and disordered state within his body.

Lei She's martial arts strength was slightly restored, although it did not have a rapid recovery effect on his original realm in a short period of time.

But this also reveals Old Chen's attitude towards him.

"It's my bad luck to suffer a loss, but I can't afford to offend him in the future, or I'll be in even more trouble." With this in mind, Lei She had clearly eliminated the potential threat of making an enemy in front of Old Chen.

You can't hit someone who's smiling.

However, the things he brought as apologies were mostly cultivation resources. To be honest, Old Chen might not even be interested in what Lei She could offer.

Old Chen has no shortage of martial arts resources, but he doesn't care about or need emerging technology-related things.

Therefore, the gifts Lei She brought were very simple: cultivation resources specifically for juniors like Zhang Chaoqiang and Tan Yue. This was what is known as catering to their preferences.

Furthermore, he cannot store these resources and the gifts used to atone for his sins in his spatial ring.

Because carrying it in one's hand enhances one's sincerity, and it also helps to gain favor with Zhang Chaoqiang's parents, Shen Qiangwei, and Zhang Huolong, who are oblivious to the situation.

Therefore, Resher's main objective has been achieved this time.

At least when Lei She left, Zhang Huolong and Shen Qiangwei personally saw him off, and kept praising Lei She.

As the host of the synthesis competition, the fact that he took the initiative to show kindness to Zhang Chaoqiang and his partner made them feel honored.

Most importantly, when Lei She left, Shen Qiangwei and Zhang Huolong actually thanked him, considering he had brought so many bags and packages.

This startled Lei She on the spot, who wondered, "What the heck is 'thank you'?"

He immediately showed an expression of being unable to bear it and hurriedly waved his hands and shook his head.

Seeing this, Old Chen finally couldn't bear it any longer and covered his face with a bitter smile.

Zhang Huolong and Shen Qiangwei had no idea that the person they had just thanked so profusely had just made a serious threat to their son on the field.

If they found out, what kind of expression would they have?

However, it is clear that neither Zhang Chaoqiang, Lao Chen, nor Tan Yue will take the initiative to explain to Shen Qiangwei and Zhang Huolong.

Some things are better left unknown. Zhang Huolong and Shen Qiangwei have no real ability, and even if they knew some things about Zhang Chaoqiang, as parents, all they could do was worry.

That evening, after receiving the cultivation resources that Lei She had offered as an apology, Old Chen gave all two large bags of things to Zhang Chaoqiang.

Upon closer inspection, it was undeniably precious, containing numerous fourth-order artificial crystal cores.

Furthermore, the concentration has reached a high level.

In other words, one fourth-order artificial crystal core is directly equivalent to eighteen ordinary monster crystal cores.

And several hundred of them do exist.

This includes assets worth over a billion dollars.

There are also a range of other cultivation resources, such as various blue-quality spiritual plants and herbs.

Furthermore, there are many cultivation treasures used to supplement and assist in cultivation, enhancing mental and spiritual power.

Upon seeing so many resources, Zhang Chaoqiang immediately decided to break up with Tan Yue.

However, Tan Yue did not agree, not because she was being polite to Zhang Chaoqiang, after all, the two had known each other for so long.

Rather, it was because Zhang Chaoqiang had received cultivation resources from Lei She as an apology, so he basically didn't lack any.

"Don't refuse yet. I just saw that there are two sets of cutting-edge combat armor that the Zhongzhou Science and Technology Museum has just developed!"

One type can increase speed and agility; the outer armor has a very beautiful design, which I think would be perfect for you!

After searching left and right, Zhang Chaoqiang finally found a fist-sized cube in the bag, which had a red teardrop pattern on it.

Tan Yue tried to reach out and hold it, and was immediately amazed!

"As expected of the latest battle armor developed by the Zhongzhou City Research Institute, the embryo-wearing speed is too fast!"

When Tan Yue's finger touched the red water droplet pattern, a moist flame ignited around her. This sensation was very peculiar, and eventually, an evaporating current enveloped her.

Even Zhang Chaoqiang, who was standing next to Tan Yue, was blasted back a step by the airflow generated by Tan Yue's armor at that moment.

Then, in the current state, Tan Yue emerged from the air current in an instant.

"This suit of armor resonates so well with my spiritual level!"

Tan Yue exclaimed in surprise; her body was now completely encased in armor.

Rainfire Swallow is used as the core drive for the battle armor, and there are battle armors manufactured based on it.

Its entire body is covered in flexible energy lines from its armor. Just like the name of the demonic beast, it can use water and fire for energy attacks, and can also emit steam-based destructive attacks.

Moreover, and most importantly, Tan Yue really liked the overall design of this suit of armor.

Tan Yue was eager to try, but even after attempting to pilot the battle armor and fight Zhang Chaoqiang, she was easily defeated...

Chapter 267 Quality

Meanwhile, Gu Yizheng, who was at the research institute, was found to be fine after being examined by Lei She.

It was just a superficial injury. Although his mental strength was also somewhat depleted by Zhang Chaoqiang's attack in the synthesis space, he was still a peak second-tier martial artist.

If Zhang Chaoqiang hadn't intended to use a deadly attack, Gu Yizheng would never have suffered any life-threatening injuries.

This time, it can be said that Resher did a useless job.

When they were setting the rules for this match, they never imagined that Zhang Chaoqiang's true strength actually far surpassed Gu Yizheng's.

This level of true strength was something Gu Yizheng couldn't possibly withstand; otherwise, he wouldn't have been so thoroughly overwhelmed during the battle.

"It's just a superficial wound, a rather serious one. It hasn't damaged the bone structure, so Director Lei doesn't need to worry too much."

After the martial arts doctor's examination, some healing spiritual plants were arranged for external and internal application, and a certain degree of healing was achieved.

Not long after, Gu Yizheng's wounds had completely healed, and his physical and mental strength had also recovered. The firestorm that Zhang Chaoqiang had used in the synthesis space had weakened and depleted his spiritual power, physical energy, and vitality...

The doctors have basically restored him to his former state, and Gu Yizheng's current physical condition is no less than it was before the final match today.

Seeing that Gu Yizheng was finally alright...

Lei She finally calmed down. You see, he had been furious about this student's situation in the Synthetic Space, which was actually at the competition venue.

Even more so, he was willing to go to any lengths to unleash his spiritual power on the spot, wanting to punish Zhang Chaoqiang, the culprit who caused Gu Yizheng to be covered in wounds.

Although his actions incurred Old Chen's anger and punishment, even though his innate talent and aptitude were suppressed by Old Chen.

Seeing that his student Gu Yizheng, whom he had painstakingly nurtured, was alright, he was relieved.

"Gu Yizheng, what exactly happened in today's competition in the synthetic space?"

Lei She asked this question because he couldn't believe that Zhang Chaoqiang, who was only at the mid-level of the first tier of martial arts, could actually defeat Gu Yizheng, who was at the peak of the second tier of martial arts and whose actual combat strength was comparable to that of a third-tier martial artist...

They were beaten so badly and miserably.

So when Lei She first saw Gu Yizheng covered in wounds, he even thought that Zhang Chaoqiang had used some tricks that were not his own.

So, if he changed the competition rules to favor Gu Yizheng, there would be no problem with the schedule. But in his eyes, Zhang Chaoqiang's victory over Gu Yizheng undoubtedly involved some unspeakable secret and some underhanded tactics that he suspected.

If Old Chen knew what he was thinking back then, it probably wouldn't be as simple as just compressing his talent and aptitude and lowering his rank by one level.

Recalling his battle with Zhang Chaoqiang today, Gu Yizheng denied Lei She's imagination in the synthetic space that he had fought Zhang Chaoqiang for three hundred rounds before losing to him.

It's a turn-based combat system.

Of course, the three hundred rounds mentioned here does not mean that Rashe thought the two fought a total of three hundred rounds; it is just a figurative number, referring to a large number of rounds.

"What? You fought Zhang Chaoqiang for two rounds and were defeated by him, and Zhang Chaoqiang only stopped his attack when the match time was completely over?"

After hearing Gu Yizheng's series of explanations, even Lei She, who was looking down at him, seemed a little incredulous.

He had been secretly comforting himself, deceiving himself that Gu Yizheng had most likely made a mistake and accidentally lost to Zhang Chaoqiang in some aspect.

But in reality, it seems that this is not the case.

Instead, it only took two rounds—in Gu Yizheng's words, a full two rounds—for Gu Yizheng to be at the mercy of others.

What kind of monster is Zhang Chaoqiang?

Yes, Gu Yizheng did want to win, but he was also not someone who couldn't accept defeat.