Apocalypse Gachapon Chapter 2022: Jumping Furelai

Helsky remained in a shadowed nook, meticulously cleaning a sword whose blade emanated a chilling luminescence. This weapon, a Red Condensation-grade artifact, was the handiwork of Ye Zhongming himself. Now, Helsky proudly sported a full complement of Red Condensation-grade equipment.

Beside him, Jie Kui sat in silence. Both individuals quietly awaited the next development, no words exchanged between them.

Presently, a subtle stir announced an arrival. Ye Zhongming appeared, accompanied by He and five additional members from the Changxu Water Race.

"Boss!"

From outside, both Helsky and Jie Kui greeted Ye Zhongming with this respectful address.

Ye Zhongming offered a nod, then proceeded to introduce the five Changxu Water Race members, excluding He, to the pair.

"Order Leader, are we... just these individuals?"

A Changxu Water Race elder voiced his concern, his brow furrowed. Though unstated directly, his skepticism towards this particular group composition was palpable.

His apprehension was understandable. The mission at hand was described as clandestine and fraught with peril, involving a mere nine individuals. Furthermore, all of them possessed a Furelai score below ten thousand points, making the elder question the very feasibility of their endeavor.

"Order Leader, while we respect the clan leader's decree, we cannot idly stand by and watch our dwindling clan members march towards their demise. If this operation is to proceed with only these participants, then we must regrettably decline," stated another Changxu Water Race member with heightened intensity, his gaze fixed on Ye Zhongming with undisguised dissatisfaction.

The decision to align themselves with Ye Zhongming had, in truth, stirred considerable debate within the Changxu Water Race. It was only due to their deference and hopeful expectations for He that the dissent remained largely unspoken.

Admittedly, they had also witnessed Ye Zhongming's accomplishments and the protection he had afforded them during this period. Their devotion to this Novice First wasn't profound, yet they harbored no strong objections either.

However, in this critical juncture, their primary concern was, understandably, the welfare of the Changxu Water Race.

He, intending to interject, was gently halted by Ye Zhongming.

"Do I appear to be a fool?" Ye Zhongming directed this question at the assembled experts of the Changxu Water Race.

"What is the meaning of that?" The elder's expression grew displeased.

"Or perhaps a madman?" Ye Zhongming continued, his tone unwavering.

At this, the Changxu Water Race members began to grasp his intent, falling silent.

"It is not solely your lives that hold value; mine is equally precious. Even within the vastness of this universe, the majority would deem my life more significant than all of yours combined."

"I harbor a strong aversion to subordinates questioning my decisions after they have been finalized. Let this be the last instance of such doubt."

Ye Zhongming's words bore no trace of politeness. Frankly, were it not for He's personal standing and influence, his address might have been considerably more cutting and offensive.

"Having chosen to pledge my loyalty to Zhongming, I implore you to do likewise. Our Changxu Water Race finds itself in a precarious state. Even if our ultimate fate is extinction, I am resolved to follow Zhongming. Do you comprehend my resolve?"

He felt compelled to step forward and articulate her position at this critical moment. Nevertheless, her declaration, regardless of interpretation, carried an air of ambiguity.

Ye Zhongming offered no further commentary. His gaze shifted to He as he inquired, "Did you bring it?"

"I have it..." He presented Ye Zhongming with two boxes, each palm-sized, her voice tinged with uncertainty. "But... will it truly achieve the desired outcome?"

A smile touched Ye Zhongming's lips. "Have faith in my constitution. Moreover, these are extraordinary times. Without embracing certain risks, how can we possibly forge a situation that favors us?"

He paused for a moment in silence before ultimately saying no more. Turning, she distributed several medicinal pills to Jie Kui and Helsky.

Under the watchful eyes of the Changxu Water Race contingent, the three began to ingest the offered remedies.

The medicinal pills provided to Helsky and Jie Kui were of two distinct categories: one designed to elevate overall physical capabilities, the other intended to bolster foundational strength.

These were premium elixirs from the Changxu Water Race: one Five-Turn pill and one Six-Turn pill, exceptionally valuable.

Their inherent worth actually surpassed their designated grade. After all, pharmaceuticals capable of permanently augmenting attributes were exceedingly rare and almost never available on the open market.

Following their consumption, the monitoring device linked to them commenced displaying their Furelai levels.

Helsky's Furelai, initially above 3,100, began a slow ascent. The rate of increase gradually diminished as it approached the four-thousand mark. Upon opening his eyes, his final Furelai reading settled at four thousand and thirty.

A noticeable flush colored his face. The swift surge in his Furelai, occurring in such a condensed timeframe, left him feeling quite uncomfortable. Nonetheless, Helsky clenched his jaw and bore the sensation. He mused on the brevity of time elapsed since departing the Novice battlefield; to achieve such advancement necessitated enduring hardship. This momentary discomfort was truly insignificant in comparison.

Jie Kui, on his side, also regained awareness concurrently. His Furelai measurement concluded at just over 3,900.

Together, they directed their attention toward Ye Zhongming. Their boss had, by a considerable margin, consumed a greater quantity of medicinal aids than either of them.

Ye Zhongming was required to consume a significant number of medicines, totaling eight pills. Six of these were dedicated to augmenting various physical attributes. The remaining duo consisted of one named the 'Common Bond Pill' and the other, the 'Attached Kill Medicine.'

The 'Common Bond Pill' was a product of the Changxu Water Race's own making. In contrast, the 'Attached Kill Medicine' had been procured from external sources at a considerable expense.

Of the six medicines aimed at physical enhancement, the lowest grade was Five-Circle. The most potent among them was a Nine-Circle grade medicine, one of only two such high-grade items currently possessed by the entire Changxu Water Race.

Their investment in this particular operation was substantial.

Coincidentally, this endeavor also marked the first occasion where the Changxu Water Race obtained precise knowledge of Ye Zhongming's Furelai index.

Even before he ingested any medicinal substances, the reading displayed on the measurement instrument left them in a state of profound shock.

The display read: "Seven thousand two hundred seventy-one."

The Changxu Water Race members were convinced: during the Novice battlefield, the individual who ultimately secured first place could not possibly have possessed a Furelai exceeding two thousand. But now? How much time had elapsed? How was it conceivable for this person to achieve a Furelai score surpassing seven thousand two hundred?!

Even an exceptionally gifted genius wouldn't exhibit such an astonishing rate of progression, would they?

Previously, during his time with the Star-Eye Clan, Ye Zhongming's Furelai test yielded a result slightly over five thousand. Accounting for potential hidden factors, it was estimated to be around six thousand. Yet, not long after, his Furelai had surged by more than a thousand points, breaching the seven thousand mark.

Anyone apprised of such a development would undoubtedly be greatly amazed.

However, the events that unfolded subsequently proceeded to shatter everyone's prior understanding. From the moment Ye Zhongming commenced consuming the medicines designed to bolster his physical constitution, his Furelai value began a relentless upward trend.

Upon ingesting the initial pill, his Furelai experienced a direct surge, catapulting from over seven thousand two hundred to more than seven thousand five hundred. Following this, it climbed further by tens of points. Once fully assimilated, it approached the eight thousand mark.

The members of the Changxu Water Race exchanged bewildered glances, each finding the situation surreal. Having manufactured that specific medicine themselves, they possessed intimate knowledge of its efficacy. No individual had ever experienced such a dramatic single-instance increase after its consumption.

Subsequently, the second pill triggered another phase of explosive Furelai growth, shattering the nine thousand threshold in a single leap!

Helsky and Jie Kui observed from the periphery, their hearts filled with intense envy. Earlier, after consuming similar medicinal aids, the combined increase in their Furelai was close to one thousand. Yet, their boss had achieved an augmentation of over one thousand eight hundred, nearing a two-thousand-point leap!