MMB Chapter 22 Gene Breakthrough Card
Chapter 22 Gene Breakthrough Card
The next morning.
If yesterday's sun was scorching, then today's sun is downright inhuman.
The ground temperature was approaching 40 degrees Celsius, and the air on the playground was distorted and deformed, as if it could roast people into jerky at any moment.
The new students' formation was filled with lamentations; they stood crookedly, like a group of wilted eggplants.
"stand at attention--!"
"Right faces—all aligned!"
At the instructor's command, the freshmen in the formation dragged their leaden legs and moved mechanically.
Sweat dripped down their faces and into their necks, itching so badly it felt like they were going to die, but no one dared to move.
however.
Amidst this desolate landscape, there stands a figure, upright as a pillar of strength!
Jiang Bai stood in the line.
Their military posture is so perfect it could be used as a textbook cover.
His back was straight, his eyes were resolute, and even the folds in his clothes exuded a heroic spirit.
Sweat slid down his angular profile, glistening in the sunlight, which, far from making him look disheveled, added to his rugged masculinity.
Many girls around seemed to be drawn to this side by a magnet, secretly glancing over.
But only Jiang Bai himself knew that he was secretly overjoyed.
"Cool!"
"This is fucking awesome!"
"If I can just get through this morning, I can have three days off in a row!"
Goodbye military training! Goodbye sun!
"At this time tomorrow, while everyone else is drying themselves into mummies, I'll be enjoying air conditioning in Kyoto, and maybe even strike it rich—a million dollars!"
With this joy of impending "release from prison," Jiang Bai felt that even the sun overhead had become bright and clear.
Is this the happiness of the "privileged class"?
Loved it!
Of course, what made him so relaxed was not only the sick leave certificate, but also his superhuman physical abilities.
Just last night, Jiang Bai couldn't resist and gambled again.
Popularity score: 9836 points
As he watched his popularity soar during the day due to the preliminary cross-dressing contest, his hands trembled and his heart raced.
"Popularity is something you can't take with you when you die."
"Keeping it is just a waste of its value, so let's convert it into fighting power!"
"System! Draw a prize for me!"
"I'm the luckiest person ever!!"
I'll do a ten-pull.
I originally thought it would be another "thank you for your patronage" event.
Unexpectedly, the system actually acted like a person this time.
Lady Luck seems to have finally lifted the hem of her skirt!
[Ding! Congratulations, host, your luck has turned around!]
[Attribute Points Gained: Stamina +1.]
[Attribute Points Gained: Stamina +1.]
Two in a row!
Adding to the original 9 points of stamina, it soared to 11 points!
Jiang Bai was so excited that he almost rolled off the bed.
11 points!
Wouldn't that mean breaking through the limits of humanity and directly achieving physical sainthood?
however.
The system's notification sound was like a bucket of cold water poured on him, mercilessly extinguishing his illusions.
[Warning: Host's current life level limitation detected.]
The maximum value for all attributes of an average human is 10.
The 1 point of excess stamina has been automatically stored. Current stamina is locked at 10 (peak stamina for an average person).
To break through your limits, please purchase the "Gene Breakthrough Card" from the shop (Price: 100,000 Popularity Points).
"..."
Jiang Bai looked at the price tag of "10" and silently gave it the middle finger.
However, 10 o'clock is not bad.
This is the pinnacle for ordinary people!
At this moment, Jiang Bai felt as if a Tyrannosaurus Rex was lurking within him.
Standing at attention?
Isn't that just standing and resting?!
……
The morning training session has come to an end.
"Rest here for ten minutes!"
At the instructor's command, everyone collapsed onto the grass as if their bones had been removed.
The cries of agony rose and fell.
Only Jiang Bai remained energetic, even wanting to do a couple of push-ups to add to the excitement.
Just as he unscrewed the water bottle to get a drink.
A shadow fell.
When I looked up, I saw a dark and familiar face.
The instructor squatted down in front of him with a smile, his eyes like those of an old farmer looking at the strongest cabbage in his field.
"Jiang Bai."
"Want some water?"
"Good morning, instructor!"
Jiang Bai quickly put down the water bottle and was about to stand up.
"Sit down, sit down, don't be nervous."
The instructor waved his hand, squatted down next to him, and started chatting casually.
"You seem to be in pretty good physical condition."
"When we were standing at attention just now, you were the most steady in the whole class, you didn't even blink."
"He's a good candidate for military service!"
Jiang Bai smiled modestly, "Instructor, you flatter me. I just enjoy exercising regularly."
"It's good to love exercising!"
The instructor slapped his thigh, his eyes lighting up:
"How about it? Interested in joining the military boxing team?"
"That's the elite unit for our military training this time!"
"You guys will be performing at the very front of the school during the parade, it'll be so cool! All the girls in school will be screaming for you!"
"And you'll also learn some real kung fu, which will be absolutely useful for self-defense in future fights... cough cough!"
Military boxing?
Jiang Bai instantly pictured a group of people, shirtless, laughing and boxing under the scorching sun.
It's cool, that's cool.
But it's tiring!
We need to practice more!
He just wants to lie down right now, he doesn't have the time to box.
"Um... Instructor, thank you for your kindness."
Jiang Bai looked troubled and politely declined.
"But I'm not very coordinated; I even mess up my steps when I do radio calisthenics."
"Let's forget about it, we're afraid of embarrassing our team."
The instructor was taken aback and looked him up and down.
Lack of coordination?
You're kidding me!
Who was carrying their 140-pound roommate so briskly yesterday?
Who was standing at attention like a lightning rod just now?
You're kidding me!
However, since the student was unwilling, he couldn't force him.
The instructor's eyes darted around, and he came up with another plan.
"It's okay if you don't box."
"Then you should be our class's model student!"
"Do you know what a model worker is? It's the one who stands at the head of the line and leads the way."
"You're handsome, tall, and your movements are perfect. Just standing there, you're the face of our class!"
"This is a great opportunity to show off; so many girls are eyeing it!"
The instructor patiently and persuasively tried to seduce Jiang Bai with her beauty.
Jiang Bai smiled bitterly to himself.
model?
That won't do either!
Model workers must be on duty at all times; they cannot be absent for even a single day.
He's going to Kyoto for an audition tomorrow, how can he have time to be a model student?
"Instructor, this is really not working."
Jiang Bai sighed and decided to lay his cards on the table:
"To be honest, I need to take the next three days off."
"There's an urgent matter at home that I need to go back to handle."
"The counselor has approved the leave slip and is about to show it to you."
"Ask for leave?"
The instructor frowned instantly, looking regretful.
"Oh dear, what bad timing."
"You asked for leave right after military training started, and you're going to fall behind."
"And this exemplary position can't be missed even for a single day..."
The instructor looked at Jiang Bai's good physique and felt a pang of regret.
What a fine piece of jade!
Why did something have to happen at this time of year?
But he was also somewhat unwilling to give up.
This kid says he's uncoordinated and that he needs to take leave. Could he be deliberately being lazy?
College students these days are so cunning.
Thinking of this, the instructor stood up and dusted off his hands.
"Jiang Bai, come out here for a moment."
The sound wasn't loud, but it was extremely penetrating.
The students who were resting nearby suddenly looked up like they were playing whack-a-mole.
"Holy crap? The third brother got called out?"
"What's going on? Are we going to be punished?"
Su Ze, Gu Dapeng, and Lin Le also came over, their faces showing they were enjoying the spectacle.
Jiang Bai's heart skipped a beat.
But I had no choice but to stand up, even though I was gritting my teeth.
"yes!"
He walked to the open space in front of the line and stood at attention.
The instructor circled him, his eyes sharp as an eagle's.
"Since you're asking for leave, I'll have to see what your background is like."
"If your foundation isn't strong enough, and you take three days off to come back, you'll fall behind."
"At that time, let alone being a model soldier, they won't even be able to march in step."
"Listen to the command!"
The instructor's face darkened, and his aura instantly turned menacing.
"stand at attention!"
Swish!
Jiang Bai stood with his legs together and his hands pressed tightly against the seams of his pants, his whole body like a javelin planted in the ground.
Not moving.
"At ease!"
"To the left!"
Turn right!
"Forward march!"
"March!"
As the instructor's commands became faster and faster, Jiang Bai's movements became more and more precise.
Ten points of stamina bring not only strength, but also ultimate control over your body!
Every turn was as steady as Mount Tai.
Each kick created a whooshing sound!
Especially the goose-stepping.
"Slap! Slap! Slap!"
The sound of the soles of the feet striking the ground was crisp, loud, and full of power!
The legs were raised perfectly straight, to the exact height.
His arms swung with powerful force, frozen in place like a sculpture!
Still as a virgin, swift as a rabbit.
The flow of light and water is a feast for the eyes!
The students around them were stunned.
"Wow……"
"That's so cool!"
"That movement is even more precise than the drill instructor's!"
"The third brother's lack of coordination isn't just a matter of being uncoordinated; it's like he's part of a ceremonial guard!"
Even the girls who were resting in other formations were attracted by the commotion, their eyes sparkling.
Complete one set of movements.
"Halt!"
Jiang Bai came to a steady stop without even taking a breath, and looked calmly at the instructor.
Instructor: (O_O)?
He originally wanted to find fault with the kid and make him realize the seriousness of military training.
result……
What the hell are you talking about?!
His movements were even more precise than when he was in basic training!
The power, the coordination, the rhythm...
perfect!
Absolutely perfect!