Chapter 183 – Innate Six Wings, Divine Blood Flying Bear!

Xiabang.

Yangcheng Base No. 8.

Yangcheng Base is one of Xiabang’s auxiliary cities, located in the mid-front region of the dense steel skyline.

Viewed from above, along with the other auxiliary city bases, it resembles a cluster of small satellites orbiting around Xiabang.

Inside a bar with a large “BK” sign and a seven-colored neon guitar.

Four or five people sat around a solid wood table, in an atmosphere slightly oppressive and dull amidst the jumping electronic notes and occasional cheers and laughter.

“We’ve all been good friends for so many years. Why can’t we talk things out properly?”

A man with noticeably metallic arms, with light blue energy bands occasionally flowing on the surface of his skin, spoke while winking at a girl with a cold expression across the table.

“Exactly, exactly.”

Someone next to him chimed in, secretly nudging the girl’s arm, whispering, “Gao Qing, say something… Can’t you see Lao Zhou’s face looks like he’s just eaten crap?”

Gao Qing was silent for a moment before speaking, “There’s really nothing much to say. Once the assessment is over, I’ll take the punishment alone. It was indeed my fault. I apologize to you, Zhou Ling… I’ll compensate you.”

“Is this about who takes the punishment and compensation?”

Zhou Ling, who had been sitting with a cold face, suddenly got angry. He stood up and shouted at Gao Qing, “What pisses me off is that you didn’t discuss it with me beforehand. Whether it’s secretly buying… or modifying the initial evaluation on your own! Gao Qing! You’re too self-righteous, too selfish!”

“I’m sorry.”

Gao Qing apologized straightforwardly, lowering her head.

Everyone at the table was stunned.

They were all very familiar with Gao Qing’s temperament after many years together, a temperament that would stubbornly hold its ground even when she was wrong.

When had they ever seen her apologize?

And so straightforwardly at that.

Even Zhou Ling was stunned. Someone next to him tugged hard at his sleeve.

“Come on, Lao Zhou, that’s a bit much… We’re all friends here.”

Zhou Ling’s expression became somewhat awkward.

Gao Qing’s decisive apology made him feel embarrassed.

“Fine… fine.”

Zhou Ling sat down, exhaling quickly as he said, “Anyway, next time, you have to discuss similar things with me before making a decision.”

“There won’t be a next time.”

Gao Qing raised her head and calmly said, “I’ve already submitted an application to transfer to the Star Deity Group…”

“What?!”

“Are you crazy?!”

Before Gao Qing could finish, Zhou Ling and a few other white bear members jumped up instantly, looking at her in shock.

“I’m not crazy, I’ve thought it through. Before I leave, I will take full responsibility for this assessment’s consequences, resign from my position with the white bear, and join the Star Deity Group as a regular Yellow Bear member.”

Gao Qing finished her words, looked at Zhou Ling, then at the others, and said in a low voice with a complex expression, “I’m sorry, everyone. I know… I’m not the easiest person to get along with. Over the years…”

“Shut up!”

Zhou Ling interrupted Gao Qing urgently, his brows furrowed, and said quickly, “I don’t care what kind of madness you’re up to, go to the Human Resources Group right now and withdraw your application. Hurry up!”

“Yeah, Gao Qing.”

The man with the buzz cut who had previously tried to mediate couldn’t help but chime in, “Do you know how high the casualty rate is in the Star Deity Group? And you haven’t even undergone the new martial arts modification yet. Going there like this is practically suicide…”

The two most dangerous departments within the Yellow Bear are the Mystic Deity Group and the Star Deity Group.

The former is the main battlefield between the Yellow Bear and the Evil Deity Sect, involving deep infiltration into enemy nests. Compared to the regular Field Operations Group’s surface-level tasks of eliminating Evil Deity Sect followers, it’s child’s play.

The latter requires leaving the surface and venturing into space.

Currently, the three largest countries on the planet are the Distant Star Federation, the Xia State, and Javier.

The colonial competition in space is fought bit by bit with the lives of groups like the Yellow Bear’s Star Deity Group.

Compared to the mysterious and vast cosmos… individual power is insignificant.

There are too many entities in the starry sky that can easily crush and devour a person.

“Don’t worry, I’ve already completed consciousness upload. And this month, I’ll undergo the formal body modification…”

Gao Qing paused, then emphasized, “I’ve decided not to follow the new martial arts path anymore.”

“Uh…”

Everyone at the table was stunned, momentarily at a loss for words.

They all knew about Gao Qing’s psychological concerns. She had hesitated for so long just to accept the transplant of a small portion of her body organs for the new martial arts.

And now she was choosing full-body modification…

It was clear that this decision was firm.

“You…”

Zhou Ling glared at Gao Qing, paused, and then bit his teeth and swore, “Are you living too comfortably or something? Why would you want to go to space and mess around?

Do you know that in the Star Deity Group, everyone uploads their consciousness, but many still encounter unknowns that even wipe out their uploaded consciousness, never to be regenerated?

I was harsh with my words earlier, and I apologize. We’re begging you, stop this nonsense, okay, Gao Qing?”

“It’s not because of you; I’ve thought it through myself…”

Gao Qing shook her head, about to explain further.

Suddenly, a cheerful voice interrupted them.

“So this is where you all are? I’ve been looking all over for you.”

“Uh…”

Everyone at the table turned their heads, staring blankly at the person who had appeared beside them without their notice.

It was a middle-aged man in a Red Bear uniform, with a steady demeanor and a short, noticeable scar on his rugged face.

He had a smile on his face, making him appear quite friendly.

“Lord Iron Blade!”

Zhou Ling stood up abruptly.

Gao Qing and the others also stood up, greeting Luo Guoxiang.

Luo Guoxiang smiled and nodded to everyone, his gaze sweeping over them before finally resting on Zhou Ling and Gao Qing.

“It’s too noisy here, come with me. I have something to discuss with you.”

Everyone’s expressions tightened, immediately thinking of the concerns they had earlier. Instinctively, they turned their heads to look at Zhou Ling and Gao Qing.

Zhou Ling and Gao Qing seemed to guess why Luo Guoxiang had come. Their expressions shifted slightly before they nodded and followed him out.

The three of them exited the BK bar.

They stopped at a relatively secluded spot outside the bar street.

Luo Guoxiang casually dropped a cigarette box-sized device at his feet. Once it hit the ground, it emitted a blue light, quickly forming a semi-transparent barrier that enclosed the three of them.

Zhou Ling’s expression turned serious, knowing this was a necessary procedure before discussing important matters.

There was a high probability that Iron Blade’s visit was related to the new blood trial assessment.

It had been five days since the new blood trial assessment began, and by now, it was likely nearing its end.

The content, format, and timing of this assessment were kept confidential, so Zhou Ling was in the dark.

Gao Qing seemed to share Zhou Ling’s speculation, but her expression remained calm, as if she was prepared to face an impending judgment.

“I heard you plan to apply for a transfer to the Star Deity Group?”

Unexpectedly, Luo Guoxiang started by talking to Gao Qing about a different topic.

Gao Qing was surprised but nodded, “Yes, that’s my plan.”

“Well, it looks like that won’t be happening.”

Luo Guoxiang shook his head, “Lord Hu from the supervisory group has specifically requested you. The transfer order will likely come down tomorrow. Your application to the Star Deity Group has probably already been rejected.”

“Uh…”

Gao Qing was momentarily stunned.

Zhou Ling was also taken aback.

“It seems you haven’t received the news yet.”

Luo Guoxiang glanced at the two of them, a peculiar expression on his face, as if he felt a mix of envy and admiration.

He continued, “The results of the new blood trial assessment are out… To be precise, the final evaluation of the new blood you recommended has come out.

Xiao Qing, you’ve been noticed by Lord Hu from the supervisory group, which is a reward for being the recommender.

And Xiao Zhou… you’re even luckier. You’ve been promoted directly to Red Bear three stars and have caught the eye of Lord Song Cong, also known as Uranium Light Blade. Lord Song is one of the renowned warrior generals in the Mystic Deity Group. Under his command, there are no soldiers below Level A. This time, you’ve soared to new heights, and your future is limitless…”

“Ah…”

Luo Guoxiang’s words left Gao Qing and Zhou Ling utterly speechless, their mouths agape in shock.

Their minds buzzed as if two massive golden eggs had suddenly fallen from the sky and knocked them senseless.

The key point was…

They had no idea where these golden eggs had come from.

They knew about the new blood trial assessment. They also knew about the rewards for recommenders.

But when these two things were put together, it just didn’t make sense.

“Didn’t you give Lu Yuan an S+ in the initial evaluation?” Zhou Ling asked Gao Qing, still in a daze.

Gao Qing was equally bewildered, muttering, “Yes, it was S+.”

“Then how could…”

A sudden realization flashed through their minds, and a seemingly impossible thought emerged.

Zhou Ling blurted out, “Could it be… Lu Yuan actually got an S+ in the final evaluation during the assessment?”

Gao Qing was also stunned by this idea, unable to say a word.

“Not exactly,” Luo Guoxiang shook his head.

“I thought so. That kid is good, but not that extraordinary…” Zhou Ling breathed a sigh of relief, but then became puzzled again, “If it wasn’t an S+ in the final evaluation, how could the recommender reward be so exaggerated?”

At this point, Luo Guoxiang spoke slowly, “What I meant was, your S+ estimation was too low.

The new blood you recommended, Lu Yuan, in what is considered the toughest new blood trial assessment in the history of Yellow Bear,

achieved the highest final evaluation rating ever given to new blood in Yellow Bear’s history—SSS+!

Innate Six Wings, Divine Blood Flying Bear!

He has also been noticed by a top-tier figure, and you two have been credited for discovering such talent, so…”

Luo Guoxiang continued to speak, but Gao Qing and Zhou Ling couldn’t hear another word after “SSS+,” “Innate Six Wings,” and “Divine Blood Flying Bear.”

These terms, combined with “Lu Yuan,” hammered away at their minds.

Their thoughts became chaotic, and the scene before them seemed to blur and peel away, becoming surreal and detached…

“Sigh!”

Inside the bar, a few White Bears sat together, drinking sullenly.

“Lao Zhou and Xiao Gao are in trouble now. Lord Iron Blade must be here to discipline them…” one of them sighed.

“Who told Xiao Gao to rate the initial evaluation so high without consulting Lao Zhou? In fairness, it was Xiao Gao’s fault.”

“Alright, alright. Xiao Gao was already planning to transfer to the Star Deity Group. We should think about how to persuade her to drop that idea.”

“Yeah…”

As they chatted, a figure suddenly rushed into the bar and approached them.

“…Xiao Gao?!”

The White Bears were taken aback when they recognized her. “Where’s Lao Zhou? Why didn’t he come back with you?”

Gao Qing’s face was serious, and she spoke urgently, “I’ll explain later. Now, who has an adrenaline injection? Quick! I need it right away…”

“What’s going on? Why do you need an adrenaline injection? Who’s hurt?”

“It’s Zhou Ling,” Gao Qing replied with a touch of frustration. “It must be something that went wrong during his recent modification upgrade. He just couldn’t hold on… and fainted again.”

“…”