CHAPTER 11

"What is Brother Xu's bloodline inheritance? Can you tell us?"

Zhu Jian, a true man who can accept defeat, openly admits that his strength is inferior to Xu Mo's. He acknowledges that Xu Mo was earnest in confronting and repelling the monsters, and he deeply admires Xu Mo.

That's why he's so curious about Xu Mo's bloodline beasts.

"Chong Ming Bird!" Xu Mo promptly replies, and with a thought in his mind, he materializes his bloodline beasts.

*Call out!*

The phantom of the Chongming Bird emerges, causing a stir on the entire city wall. Most soldiers have never heard of the Chongming Bird and initially underestimate its significance. However, when they witness the immense pressure it exudes, a sense of unease grips them.

In particular, the Canglong tribe's inheritors experience a surge in their blood, and they can't help but feel compelled to bow and worship. Fortunately, Xu Mo swiftly conceals the Chongming Bird's image, preventing the Canglong Department members from making a scene.

Tao Yi, who ascended the city wall with Xu Mo, recalls what his friend in the New Corps told him earlier. He observes the uncomfortable expressions on some of his fellow Canglong Department soldiers and offers a comforting pat on their shoulders.

"Alright, stop being overly curious. We're all comrades from now on. Don't keep staring at others like that."

"Tao Yi, you must know something. Tell us, what's going on?"

Cao Yi and Zhuang Daming, good friends of Tao Yi, put their arms around his shoulders, and a friendly exchange ensues.

"Before the new corps inherited the bloodline, I had a friend who worked as a staff member in the on-site bloodline testing department. He said that Xu Mo inherited the bloodline and obtained the nine-star Xingyao bloodline. As you all saw just now, Xu Mo's current strength is one-star silver!"

Tao Yi explains, and his expression carries a tinge of complexity. He recollects the instructions given to him by the admiral.

"They already have one silver star and want a seven-star bronze one to protect him. Who's protecting whom?" Tao Yi ponders.

"Holy sh*t, is it true? Old Tao, you're not messing with us, are you?"

"That's right, Old Tao, are you sure about Xu Mo having a Xingyao Nine Star bloodline? What's up with the Chongming Bird? Xu Mo already possesses Silver One Star's strength?" The soldiers express their doubts.

Unintentionally, Zhu Jian's mood turns bewildered as he listens to Tao Yi. Witnessing Zhu Jian's reaction, Tao Yi's own feelings become more optimistic.

Apparently, he isn't the only one with such thoughts. Most of those present share the same concern: If Xu Mo is from the monster side...

The consequences would be unimaginable.

With these worries in mind, even more soldiers gather around Xu Mo, greeting him warmly.

"Brother Xu, you're incredibly strong. Silver One Star, and you're so young!"

"Indeed, with Brother Xu here, our side will be rock-solid from now on. Any enemy who comes will be dealt with!"

"Absolutely. Brother Xu, tell us more about your Chongming Bird."

The soldiers' enthusiasm leaves Xu Mo a bit bewildered about how to respond to all of them.

However, it's Zhu Jian who comes to his rescue.

Zhu Jian, putting an arm around Xu Mo's shoulder, grins, and gives him a thumbs up. "Brother Xu, from now on, you're with me, and anything you say goes!" Zhu Jian's words lead to a burst of laughter, and Xu Mo joins in.

Soldiers are among the most genuine people, and Xu Mo realizes that staying in a place like this isn't a bad idea at all.

At that moment, the city gate beneath the city wall opens, and a large convoy emerges.

From a high vantage point, Xu Mo observes the convoys headed towards the monster corpses with a perplexed expression.

Tao Yi explains, "Those are from the logistics department. After the beast tide subsides, they collect monster remains for research, and it's part of the arsenal's operations."

Xu Mo comprehends the concept of fighting fire with fire. In a situation where conventional firearms prove ineffective against monsters, comprehensive research on the creatures is essential. By studying their weaknesses and discovering ways to harm them, humans can find a path to survival.

While lost in thought, Xu Mo suddenly feels a surge of hot energy flowing through his body, coursing through his limbs.

"Is this another breakthrough?" Xu Mo wonders.

Having completed the side mission, Chongming Bird's fusion degree has increased by another 20%, leading to a significant boost in strength. As a result, he has broken through the confines of Silver One Star and entered the realm of Silver Two Stars.

"Brother Xu, are you alright?" Tao Yi and the others inquire after noticing Xu Mo's momentary confusion.

"It's fine. I had an epiphany during the battle, and it resulted in a breakthrough." Xu Mo responds with a modest smile.

However, this casual response leaves Zhu Jian and the others in disbelief.

"Why is he so nonchalant? Is someone with a powerful bloodline this arrogant?"

"How long has this battle lasted? Who breaks through at a time like this? It's almost as if he's controlling it!"

"He's simply unreal!"

Zeng Rong, an hour later, is seated at the Admiral's Mansion, listening to reports on the performance at each city gate.

"The Tiger Division has eliminated one hundred and thirty-two monsters..."

"The Golden Phoenix Department has taken down 107 monsters..."

"The Xuan Ming Department has achieved a total of ninety-six monster kills..."

"The Azure Dragon Division has defeated a whopping two hundred and thirty-nine monsters..."

As he nods in approval, Zeng Rong senses something amiss in the reports.

"Please, reiterate the results, especially those of the Canglong tribe. Are the statistics accurate?"

The clerk is taken aback but complies, meticulously reviewing the report and then confirming its accuracy.

"Admiral, the Canglong Department has indeed defeated 239 monsters. This data comes from the Logistics Department."

Zeng Rong, however, finds this result astonishing. According to his experience, the Canglong tribe's city wall is generally safe because it's situated in a recessed area. Historically, the Canglong tribe's best performance was only slightly over one hundred monster kills.

This secure zone had become the least dangerous among the four tribes.

That's why he had stationed Xu Mo there. But he hadn't expected such a remarkable performance this time, and it left him somewhat perplexed.

"Why do the statistics for the Canglong Department seem so high?" he wonders.

"Admiral, I can explain the battle records." At that moment, Zhu Jian enters the hall, accompanied by other Canglong Department members.

"Admiral, in today's battle, there were more than a hundred monsters. Brother Xu Mo helped us eliminate them all." Zhu Jian provides an explanation, and it stirs the entire assembly.