People are devouring everything; I have a bucket list.

Extreme Martial Arts School, Jiangnan City Headquarters.

Xiao Yang entered the headquarters building the moment the Extreme Martial Arts Academy opened.

As soon as he entered, he saw several people gathered around the bar.

Among the group was a middle-aged man wearing a Tang suit, with a hooked nose and a calm gaze.

Upon seeing the middle-aged man's face, Xiao Yang immediately recalled how, in the past, around the Lunar New Year, the police station would play New Year's greetings videos from high-ranking officials of various organizations in Jiangnan City in the lobby, and the middle-aged man was one of them.

Zhuge Tao, the manager of the Limitless Martial Arts Academy in Jiangnan City.

In Xiao Yang's memory, this person's greatest title should be the number one angel investor of Swallowing the Stars!

Upon seeing Zhuge Tao, Xiao Yang immediately realized that his opportunity had arrived.

He currently has almost no funds available, but his needs are enormous.

Martial arts manuals on Earth, weapons and equipment that the God of War can use—these things cost hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars. How can they exist without an angel investor?

We can't expect Xiao Yang to go shirtless and hunt monsters in the wild to earn money, can we?

Therefore, Xiao Yang needs a sufficient amount of start-up capital.

In the original story, Zhuge Tao was able to invest 1 billion yuan in Luo Feng, so it shouldn't be difficult for Xiao Yang to invest 3 billion yuan.

It all depends on whether Zhuge Tao gives him that opportunity.

"After the college entrance exams, the martial arts school will see a new surge in enrollments. You'll be responsible for the logistical support of these new students..."

Zhuge Tao, who had arrived at the Extreme Martial Arts Academy early in the morning, was giving instructions to his subordinates.

At this moment, Xiao Yang walked over and went straight to Zhuge Tao:

"Manager Zhuge, I'd like to discuss an investment with you."

Zhuge Tao was taken aback upon hearing this and turned to look at Xiao Yang.

He certainly hadn't missed the young man who came to the Extreme Martial Arts Academy so early in the morning, but he didn't expect that the other party would actually ask him for investment.

Zhuge Tao isn't a businessman, so why are entrepreneurs coming to him asking for alms?

However, faced with this sudden request, although Zhuge Tao felt strange and amused, on the surface he merely glanced at Xiao Yang and asked curiously:

"Young man, you must have the wrong person."

"If you're looking for investment, you should go to the investment banks on Financial Street next door, not me."

Faced with Zhuge Tao's doubts, Xiao Yang smiled and said:

"I ate a Herb Spirit last night and wanted to borrow the equipment at the Extreme Martial Arts Academy to test my punching power."

—Tell me, aren't Devil Fruits considered spirits of plants and trees?!

Zhuge Tao stopped abruptly upon hearing this.

The spirit of plants and trees?!

He knew exactly what this was; it was a plant treasure that appeared on Earth after the Great Nirvana, each with special effects that could rapidly enhance a martial artist's strength.

And now, this young man in front of me claims he's eaten the spirit of plants?

Putting aside the possibility that Xiao Yang is lying, the fact that he knows about the Spirit of Plants and Trees is enough to prove that Xiao Yang is a member of the martial arts circle.

Thinking of this, Zhuge Tao immediately waved his hand to his subordinates beside him:

"Uncle Bai, go and prepare the testing equipment on the fourth floor, the one I usually use."

After speaking, Zhuge Tao turned to Xiao Yang and asked with great curiosity:

"Excuse me, young man, what is your name?"

"Xiao Yang." Xiao Yang introduced himself and explained, "According to the records, my most recent registered data at the Extreme Martial Arts Gym should be a punching power of 703 kilograms."

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Tao immediately understood that this person was revealing their true financial situation.

The registered punching power is 703 kilograms. If he can achieve an even higher number later, it will undoubtedly prove that Xiao Yang has "truly consumed" the Spirit of Plants.

That they genuinely want to invest is true.

Moreover, the investment was made in none other than Xiao Yang himself!

Thinking of this, Zhuge Tao tentatively asked:

"So, what kind of investment do you want...?"

"Secret manuals, weapons, and armor."

Xiao Yang proactively stated three requests, then looked at Zhuge Tao with anticipation.

Looking at Xiao Yang's eager expression, Zhuge Tao's eyelids twitched, and he had a feeling that his wallet was at risk of being emptied.

But at the same time, Zhuge Tao felt a surge of excitement.

He's been investing in up-and-coming martial artists for quite some time now. He may not understand business matters, but when it comes to investing in martial artists, Zhuge Tao is a seasoned veteran.

The director of the Ultimate Martial Arts Academy needs the support of multiple War Gods' votes.

Zhuge Tao was able to sit in this position because he had a wide network of connections.

And now, if Xiao Yang wasn't lying, this is a case of connections being delivered to his doorstep.

Realizing this, Zhuge Tao immediately waved to his subordinates and, in front of Xiao Yang, ordered someone to retrieve Xiao Yang's previous data. Then, he turned to Xiao Yang and called out:

"Xiao Yang, come with me."

Led by Zhuge Tao, Xiao Yang quickly arrived at the training room on the fourth floor of the Extreme Martial Arts Academy headquarters.

Then, Xiao Yang saw the huge punching power tester that occupied almost an entire wall, was silver-gray in color, and had a futuristic feel to it.

At this moment, Zhuge Tao introduced Xiao Yang:

"This is a punching power tester specially made by my Extreme Martial Arts Academy. It is usually only deployed in the headquarters of various base cities. Its upper limit is sufficient to withstand the punching power of a peak War God."

After saying that, Zhuge Tao looked at Xiao Yang expectantly and said:

Do you need some time to adjust?

Zhuge Tao didn't say anything like "It's not too late to regret it now".

Even if Xiao Yang was lying, he could simply have Uncle Bai politely ask Xiao Yang to leave.

His biggest loss was simply wasting a dozen or so minutes.

But if Xiao Yang really does it, he'll make a fortune!

Looking for angel investors?

Perfect timing! I, Zhuge Tao, am so poor all I have left is money. As long as Xiao Yang has that value, I'll give him whatever amount he has!

"There's no need to go through all that trouble."

As soon as Xiao Yang finished speaking, he launched a punch with zero frames, using a power-generating posture that Zhuge Tao didn't seem to have at all.

Thump!

A dull thud sounded from the punching power tester.

Then, a string of numbers rose up on the huge machine like a rocket.

In less than a second, the numbers froze completely.

The enormous "52013" made Zhuge Tao's eyes widen in surprise.

"High-ranking...warrior?!"

"And he's a high-ranking general, almost a god of war!!"

"That position just now?"

Zhuge Tao stared at Xiao Yang in disbelief, while his subordinates, who had come to watch the show, were equally dumbfounded.

If Xiao Yang could unleash such a punch with such flawed power just now, wouldn't he be able to unleash a punch with power that is infinitely close to that of a beginner-level War God if he were to be serious?

No way, buddy, you actually ate the Spirit of Plants?!

Upon seeing these figures, Xiao Yang wasn't too surprised.

After consuming the Ancient Zoan Devil Fruit, Xiao Yang had already noticed that his physique was still growing, and at a very fast pace.

Under these circumstances, Xiao Yang was not surprised that he produced a figure of 52 tons, and even concealed a considerable amount.

After all, he didn't use his true abilities, such as the naval combat techniques he learned from Garp, Armament Haki, and Devil Fruit beast transformation.

52 tons is enough for him!

Let's see how much money Zhuge Liang will "pull out" to invest this time!

At this moment, a man in white robes walked into the training room carrying documents, saying as he went:

"director."

"The data has been retrieved. This Mr. Xiao Yang was one of the first few tested in Yangzhou City. His punching power at that time was 703 kilograms, that's correct."

Just as the man in the white robe was about to say something, he suddenly saw the numbers on the punch strength tester.

52013... kilograms?!

High-ranking general?!

The man in white hissed and gasped.

At this moment, Zhuge Tao quickly called for people to come over:

"Uncle Bai, go to my desk and take out the contract from the top drawer."

"quick!!"

As Bai Bo hurried to retrieve the documents, Zhuge Tao turned around, took a deep breath, and looked at Xiao Yang, saying:

"Brother Xiao, I'll take your angel investment."

After saying that, Zhuge Tao added:

"However, wouldn't you like to test your punching power ceiling again?"

"At least strike a proper step and throw a punch!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yang gave Zhuge Tao a strange look:

I understand everything you're saying.

"But I don't know how to exert force!"

Zhuge Tao was stunned upon hearing this.

At this moment, Xiao Yang spread his hands:

"I already said that my punching power yesterday was only 700 kilograms, I'm not even a martial artist."

"You want me to know the correct way to exert force? You have to give me the secret technique first!"

Upon hearing Xiao Yang's words, Zhuge Tao paused for a moment, then looked at Xiao Yang earnestly and said:

"Fifty billion, is that enough?"

Xiao Yang glanced at Zhuge Tao in surprise. This angel investor was really rich!

Seeing that Xiao Yang didn't speak, Zhuge Tao continued:

"I still have three billion in credit to the Limitless Martial Arts Academy. Considering that you are a high-level warrior, Brother Xiao, I can negotiate the maximum contract with the Limitless Martial Arts Academy."

"How about this, I'll round it up and give you 10 billion!"

"As long as you sign under the name of Extreme Martial Arts Gym, 10 billion will be delivered immediately!!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yang smiled and extended his hand to Zhuge Tao:

"make a deal!"