Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate

The appearance and facial features of a heteromorphic walker's alternate form and original form usually have great differences.

This is firstly to adapt their alternate identity, necessitating adjustments in appearance, and secondly for safety, to ensure that their true identity remains unknown to others.

Ever since the Earth Federation discovered that the people from Tianji Star were starting to infiltrate in reverse, they have been very attentive to this matter, especially the security departments, which place great importance on it.

Lin Rui recognized the other because of Feng Xueying's bloodline talent—the pale blue eyes that seemed to contain thunder and snowflakes, "Ice Thunder Snow Eyes."

He had encountered this ability in his battle with Xue Lingxue before and had suffered a bit for it.

This mixing of ice and thunder in an SSS-grade powerful prosthesis is extremely rare.

Thinking of the woman across from him also coming from the security bureau, and her name containing the word 'Xue,' Lin Rui wondered if it could really be such a coincidence?

Xue Lingxue is an SSS-ranked colonel in the prosthesis evaluation, and her strength is also at the level of a four-realm emperor.

Lin Rui sipped his tea, deep in thought.

Across from him, Feng Xueying, with a very earnest expression, took out a rosewood box and said sincerely, "Lord Lin! This is a meeting gift my superior asked me to bring to you. I believe you will like it."

Feng Xueying was very excited, as long as Lin, the Defense Envoy, was willing to meet with them. It was a good start, indicating that Lin, the Defense Envoy, was not averse to making contact with them.

Lin Rui opened the rosewood box with an indifferent expression, only to let out a sound of surprise.

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Inside were two Heavenly Lotus Essence Needles.

They were made from the essence of the Kunshan Heavenly Lotus and could significantly enhance spiritual power.

The Tianjian Biotech Group improved upon a nativeTianji Star formula, adding other substances, thus further strengthening the medical efficacy of the Kunshan Heavenly Lotus.

Lin Rui had been intending to purchase it, as it could boost his spiritual power by around 100.

It was quite expensive, selling for 30 million each at Base Nine and 100 million if shipped to Tianji Star. This showed that General Zhou indeed had great sincerity.

Two needle doses were just right—one for Blood Blade Ji and the other for the Bone Sword Demon, while he and Lin Xi could buy cheaper injections at that base's metropolitan area.

Spiritual power-related drugs were the same regardless of where they were injected.

Lin Rui handed the box directly to Blood Blade Ji next to him, continuing to sip his tea, "Miss Feng, someone told me that your original form in the Ninth Heavenly Demon homeland is surnamed Xue, called Xue Lingxue?"

Xue Lingxue's Divine Sense trembled violently, and a storm raged in her heart.

She was Xue Lingxue, but how did Lin Twelve know?

The Ninth Heavenly Demon homeland was what the people from Tianji Star called it, referring to Base Nine's metropolitan area.

Had their contact been betrayed? No, according to Minister Zhou's words, that contact did not know her original name.

So who leaked her identity? Or had the infiltration of their Security Bureau by the Imperial City division already reached this extent?

However, she noticed that Lin Twelve had accepted her gift box.

"I don't understand what you're talking about."

Xue Lingxue's professional composure allowed her to control her facial expression, still full of sincerity, "Lord Lin, we really have great sincerity. Whatever conditions you want, just ask. Drugs, prostheses, dragon armor, whatever you need, we can get it for you, only asking that once you take office, we can have a look at that dossier."

Even though he knew her identity, it didn't mean she couldn't turn him.

She followed Minister Zhou's orders to spare no expense; as long as Lin Twelve was willing to make his demand, they would try their best to fulfill it.

Turning a person from Tianji Star is most difficult the first time.

Once the first time is successful, it's like a breached dike—it's hard to stop thereafter.

Lin Rui's gaze was playful. He knew it was indeed her just from the fluctuation of Xue Lingxue's Divine Sense in that instant—

"Miss Xue!" Lin Rui continued to taste his tea, his expression casual, "What makes you think I would agree to cooperate with you? You must know that I am about to enter the service of the Third Divine Envoy, and I might even have a chance to become the Commander of the Assassination Bureau. By then, money, power, and influence should be mine for the taking. Why should I betray my fellow citizens, take on risks, and cooperate with you?"

Xue Lingxue smiled faintly, "Of course, because we can provide you with things that Tianji Star doesn't have! For instance, the Battle Spirit Ring with a fighting dragon."

Lin Rui's eyebrows twitched, seemingly attentive.

"Lord Lin must know how perilous the dragon transformation is? And the higher the bloodline talent, the more difficult the transformation. Like you, Lord Lin, it's possible for you to reach beyond the emperor-grade bloodline, or even the imperial bloodline, before breaking through to the sixth realm. This means the difficulty of your future dragon transformation might be dozens of times higher than for others!"

Xue Lingxue took the initiative to pick up the teapot and pour tea for Lin Rui, "But if you had the Battle Spirit Ring with a fighting dragon, you would be able to achieve twice the results with half the effort."

Lin Rui chuckled, "I heard that a Battle Spirit Ring with a fighting dragon of imperial-grade costs tens of billions of Federation dollars? Can you afford such a price?"

Xue Lingxue's eyes lifted slightly, "Why wouldn't we be able to afford it? My superior is the head of the security bureau of Base Nine's metropolitan area. In your terms, his position is equivalent to a third-rank Protector Envoy of the Great Song Dynasty, and due to the special environment there, his power and influence surpass that. The resources he controls are beyond your imagination."

In the Great Song Dynasty, three to five provinces were grouped into a district, governed by first-rank military commissioners, and the Imperial City division established third-rank Protector Envoys within the districts to balance the military commissioners.

While the administrative status of Base Nine's metropolitan area couldn't match a third-rank Protector Envoy in the Earth Federation, the resources at Base Nine's metropolitan area were indeed superior.

And because the ninth base city is a joint-managed city, the East Asian Republic and the Federal Government keep each other in check, which results in the Federal Security Bureau's ninth division having far more power and autonomy than the other divisions.

"Of course, if our cooperation is only about this dossier, it certainly won't be enough to exchange for a Zhi Zhuang battle dragon. I say this to demonstrate my sincerity to the esteemed sir. As long as the Defense Envoy is willing to cooperate with us, any condition can be discussed. We are willing to go to any lengths for the Defense Envoy."

"Any lengths?"

Lin Rui chuckled softly, "What if what I want is Miss Xue?"

At these words, Xue Lingxue was startled. Did this guy actually have designs on her?

Her alien body's appearance and temperament were quite exceptional, purposely selected by her.

However, she observed carefully and found that although there wasn't a lewd expression on Defense Envoy Lin's face, his demeanor was playful and mocking, making her skin crawl with discomfort.

"Sir Lin must be joking, that's not really possible."

Xue Lingxue laughed forcefully, she tried to suppress her disgust and anger while attempting to change the subject: "If the lord could become human, I might actually consider dating the lord.

Speaking of which, our Security Bureau actually has a precedent. Some of your colleagues who have intensely cooperated with our Security Bureau usually consider developing a human identity on our planet Earth Federation, creating a back-up plan, so if anything unexpected happens, you can retreat to our ninth city to live."

"I am aware."

Lin Rui knew about this situation; indeed, quite a few from the Tian Ji Star as traitors lived in the Earth Federation with human identities, serving as advisors within the Security Bureau. Aside from worrying about retaliation from their own kind, they weren't seen as one of the crew by their colleagues either, but their life was indeed quite comfortable.

But his eyes grew sharper, "However, I am very interested in Miss Xue. You can reply to your superior with that. As long as he is willing to hand you over to me, then I will agree to cooperate with him. When that happens, it won't just be about the dossier, any matters he wants to cooperate on can be discussed. If I don't get you, then there's nothing to talk about!"

"Sir!" Xue Lingxue's hands tensed and her light blue eyes nearly shot out flames.

But before Xue Lingxue could argue, Lin Rui had already lifted his teacup, "Let's end today's meeting here, please leave!"

The Blood Blade Ji at his side received his Divine Sense signal and instantly unsheathed the Snow Shocking Blade a fraction, pressing down on Xue Lingxue with an overwhelmingly strong blade aura.

Xue Lingxue frowned deeply, wanting to speak, but she was rendered speechless under the oppressive will of Blood Blade Ji's sword intent.

She sensed that this Blood Blade Ji was truly powerful!

Even though she had just recently entered the fifth realm, her spiritual power and sword intent were enough to crush her completely.

Xue Lingxue could only stand up with an expressionless face and bow in farewell.

It wasn't until Xue Lingxue retreated to the door of the private room that she felt the pressure from the sword intent relent.

She turned back and looked at Lin Rui coldly, "I will convey all of Sir Lin's words to my minister. I had heard of Sir Lin's exploits, and I originally thought you were a hero. I did not expect the lord to be such a despicable person."

Lin Rui almost laughed out loud, "If I were to agree to cooperate with you, that would be treachery from someone on my side, wouldn't it? What kind of hero would that make me?"

He brushed his sleeve impatiently, signaling for Xue Lingxue to leave quickly.

After Xue Lingxue left, Ji Xueying looked at Lin Rui with suspicion, "Sir, do you truly fancy this woman? If you really want her, I can tie her up and bring her back for you to deal with as you please."

When she was in the capital following Yuan Yi, she had often seen such affairs. The many high-ranking individuals Ji Xueying had encountered were all corruption personified, using their power and might to do as they pleased.

As a Protector Demon, the ideas she was instilled with were to fulfill her master's needs by any means necessary.

However, if the master actually did that, she would feel somewhat disappointed.

Lin Rui almost spit out the tea in his mouth when he heard this, "How could I take a fancy to her?"

The personality of Xue Lingxue was obviously that of a nagging homemaker; she would make a good wife and mother if brought home.

That's why 'Lin Rui' with a sister complex would like her.

Lin Rui, on the other hand, didn't like being controlled; she wasn't his type.

"I was only speaking hypothetically, to see what kind of person General Zhou is," Lin Rui shook his head. "But her personality is quite suitable for a secretary."

Lin Rui said this offhandedly, but then suddenly had a thought.

It seemed like a good idea, Colonel Xue told him to take care of his daughter, didn't he? Transferring Xue Lingxue under his command to work for him would ensure she was well looked after.

And judging from the information he currently had, Xue Lingxue seemed to be more reliable than the others.

He wondered how General Zhou would respond next?

This would allow him to see clearly what kind of person Professor Han, his old classmate, was, and would also decide his next moves.

At that moment, Lin Rui received a prompt from the Battle Spirit Ring.

Prompt: Battle Spirit No. 1 thinks you've bullied his daughter and has developed some resentment towards you.

Lin Rui's face darkened after receiving the prompt from the ring spirit. He had not intended to bully Xue Lingxue; it just so happened that she was the one who contacted him.

If the Security Bureau had sent anyone else to liaison, he would have made similar demands with more or less the same outcome.