Chapter 6
Each barrier operates based on the unique energy of the magic crystal core, forming its own system, and floats in its designated position within the cosmic space.
Before he could say anything, the woman leaned forward, suddenly hooked her hand around Zhao Heng's neck, and gave him an intense kiss. Then, with a sense of triumph, she released her grip and walked over to an empty seat, holding her wine glass.
The woman paid no heed to the complex gazes directed at her by the crowd; her indifferent eyes only followed the figure of Zhao Heng.
Oh? For example?" Zhao Heng had a curious expression on his face
Zhao Heng lowered his head, tidying up the wine glasses: "Oh, I guess that old fellow is thinking of me again. It's just that I... um..."
As Zhao Heng smiled and offered a glass of black cocktail to the woman, she extended her hand, revealing a thin, transparent small round pad resting in her palm, no larger than a pinky finger. To outsiders, it appeared to be a delectable piece of fruit candy, but only Zhao Zheng and Zhao Heng knew that this was the Zhao family's thought communicator. Only members of the Zhao family could place this small round pad in their mouths, allowing them to engage in thought communication with other members who also had a thought communicator in their mouths, without the need for spoken words. To outsiders, it appeared to be a delectable piece of fruit candy, but only Zhao Zheng and Zhao Heng knew that this was the Zhao family's thought communicator. Only members of the Zhao family could place this small round pad in their mouths, allowing them to engage in thought communication with other members who also had a thought communicator in their mouths, without the need for spoken words
With the sound of a bell, a light and delicate figure entered the bar. The customers glanced at the newcomer and felt a spark of brightness in their eyes
Although you do not possess any supernatural abilities, as far as I know, your close combat skills have surpassed the physical limits of humanity, making it difficult even for me to deal with you. When interacting with Zhao Heng, she often finds herself driven to the brink of madness by his nonchalant tone for no apparent reason. To her knowledge, Zhao Heng is the only descendant in the supernatural family without any genetic mutation related to supernatural powers. Due to his different physique compared to the other descendants of the Zhao family, he had to diligently practice combat techniques from a young age. Ultimately, his combat skills far exceeded those of others, making him a master of close combat among this generation of descendants.
The woman, seeing that her techniques were ineffective, became somewhat annoyed: "What exactly do you want? This time I came with the orders of the clan leader"
I would like a cup of 'Black Life'. The woman's voice, though sweet and soft, resembles that of someone who has just eaten a soft and sweet cotton candy, making one feel pleasantly warm and sweetly indulgent. However, her expression is one of extreme indifference. The stark contrast between these two elements creates a rather strange and jarring sensation.
Zhao Heng drove the swift vehicle towards the guidance station of the Barrier City. As a private swift vehicle, it had a dedicated magnetic lane, allowing him to enjoy the pleasure of driving. However, there were strict speed limits. Although there was a protective layer beneath the dedicated magnetic lane, it still posed considerable danger. Zhao Heng's driving speed was so fast that the other swift vehicle drivers could hardly catch a glimpse of Zhao Zheng's vehicle; they only felt a white shadow flash by, and then it vanished without a trace. It was only half a second later, upon checking their tracking displays, that they realized a swift vehicle had already overtaken them.
Zhao Heng adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose and smiled. He had known Zhao Zheng since childhood. Those who did not understand her merely regarded her as an aloof and unapproachable woman, but only he could discern the delicate demeanor and expressions of a young girl from her eyes and actions. It was not that she was inherently cold; rather, the way she was raised from a young age gradually accustomed her to maintaining her composure on the battlefield, which ultimately led to her becoming indifferent in real life.
Humanity has discovered a new type of energy in the universe—Stellar Energy. After a meteor streaks across the sky, it transforms into ashes that float in space, from which this new special energy is extracted. The generation of this energy exceeds that of nuclear energy by more than a thousand times, yet it does not produce any side effects for humans. Stellar Energy is very similar to the energy found in monster crystal cores, differing significantly in intensity and effect. Without the discovery of Stellar Energy, it would be impossible to sustain the existence of so many barrier cities solely by relying on the harvested monster crystal cores.
Zhao Zheng's eyebrows subtly raised without leaving a trace: "Will you work seriously? I fear that by tomorrow you might slip away to another barrier city. Can you tell me, after all these years, what exactly have you been doing?"
The woman known as Zhao Zheng, maintaining her indifferent demeanor, began to communicate her thoughts with Zhao Heng: "Hmph, the head of the family has issued an order to conduct training for the capabilities of the family descendants."
Being evaluated by such a powerful Zhao Zheng is evidently challenging; Zhao Heng's physical strength is clearly comparable to that of a B-class magical beast
Dingling
"The hunter arrived in Beiwai City yesterday?" Zhao Zheng asked after a moment of silence.
Zhao Heng shrugged: "I suppose so! You know I don't care about those things, and I'm not clear about them either!"
Most of the time, the protective forces of Barrier City primarily deal with Tier 3 magical beasts of C grade and below
Zhao Zheng, a renowned prodigy of the Zhao family, is eighteen years old this year, yet her abilities have already reached the Special B level. Possessing immeasurable potential, she is famously known for her obsession with competitions. Anyone with strong abilities, as long as this girl takes an interest, must engage in a contest with her, regardless of who they are.
That guy escapes faster than an eel, and you know it! At this point, Zhao Heng found it somewhat amusing; how could one catch oneself?
This car is quite nice, when did you change it? Zhao Heng was examining a white sports car with the Zhao family emblem parked in front of the bar
"This is none of your business. If you don't come with me, I won't let you have it easy either." Zhao Zheng habitually resorted to threats again
"This time it is a direct order from the head of the family; you must return." Zhao Zheng, seeing that he did not respond, emphasized once again.
The swift car drove all the way to Zhao Heng's residence. By the time he finished packing and came out, Zhao Zheng was still sitting in the car with an angry expression, remaining silent.
Zhao Zheng, seeing his agreement, suddenly thought of something and couldn't help but pick a fight, saying: "Hmph, you must be thinking of that woman you brought home called Chixie!"
Zhao Heng smiled as he played, without responding
It can be said that Zhao Zheng indeed possesses commendable strength.
Zhao Heng shook his head and did not go to answer.
The special B-level strength indicates that Zhao Zheng is already capable of engaging in one-on-one combat with some of the more formidable beasts within the B-level category. Although due to structural differences, when facing high-tech weaponry, ability users do not possess the same advantages as the beasts, which are tougher and have more resilient life forces, the gap is not excessively large. Zhao Zheng, at the special B-level, can essentially be equated to a small military unit composed of hundreds of personnel, particularly one that is well-equipped and heavily armed.
"Or are you implying that..." A flash of light flickered in Zhao Zheng's cold and proud gaze as she rose gracefully. Under the spotlight of everyone's attention, she walked up to Zhao Heng and said, "You should kiss a few more times, so that all the little sisters here will give up on you, making it impossible for you to continue your work of attracting business by selling your looks..."
The girls chattered like sparrows. Unbeknownst to them, in the flowing melody of Zhao Heng, Zhao Heng was engaging in an unrecognized exchange with that woman
Zhao Heng changed the subject: "I am very curious, do you deliver the communicator in the same way as others do?"
Zhao Zheng did not respond, but simply turned her head and looked out the window
Through research and examination of the abilities of magical beasts, humanity has categorized them into five levels: E, D, C, B, and A, with increasing degrees of danger. E-level magical beasts can already contend with multiple fully armed elite soldiers. D-level beasts require the cooperation of dozens to hundreds of skilled teams to confront. For C-level and above magical beasts, unless heavy firepower is employed or specially trained elite forces are deployed, even hundreds of elite soldiers would find it difficult to withstand an encirclement. At B-level, these beasts are essentially capable of taking on a thousand foes. A-level magical beasts sometimes necessitate the mobilization of an entire legion for direct confrontation. C-level and above magical beasts, unless heavy firepower is employed or specially trained elite forces are deployed, even hundreds of elite soldiers would find it difficult to withstand an encirclement. At B-level, these beasts are essentially capable of taking on a thousand foes. A-level magical beasts sometimes necessitate the mobilization of an entire legion for direct confrontation
It turned out that in that kiss, the woman had already placed the specially designed thought communicator of the Zhao family, a small round cushion, into her mouth, and then forcefully shoved it into Zhao Heng's mouth. He took the opportunity to play for her, engaging in a mental exchange with the woman.
He pulled the still dazed Zhao Zheng out of the Montreux bar, leaving the bewildered fat owner Han Hui behind.
Today, Zhao Heng arrived at the Montro Bar several hours late as usual. The atmosphere at the Montro Bar remained unchanged, warm enough to make one feel that life flows gently like water.
"I do not have the ability to intercept him with the book. He is an extraordinary ability user," Zhao Heng replied simply. As for his extraordinary ability, no one in the family has discovered it to this day, so this reason serves as a good shield.
How is it? Are you still angry? Zhao Heng got into the car and started the speeding vehicle
The other girls in the bar who admired Zhao Heng felt a myriad of emotions upon witnessing the earlier scene. They couldn't help but turn their gazes towards that woman, their eyes filled with complex feelings, including jealousy and envy
Haha, you are indeed right; her figure is much better than yours. Come on, I will return your communicator to you. " After Zhao Heng finished speaking, he stopped playing, stood up, embraced Zhao Zheng, suppressed her struggles, and kissed her.
Zhao Zheng shot him a glare, remaining silent as she walked directly towards the driver's door. Zhao Heng grabbed her arm and said, "Let me drive; it's been a long time since I've driven such a flashy car. Besides, I need to go home to get something, and you don't know the way." After saying this, without waiting for Zhao Zheng's consent, he opened the car door and plopped down into the driver's seat.
The driving force of the Swift Wind Vehicle is centered around a star energy compressor, relying on special barrier properties to generate a power cycle. The powerful shuttle-shaped jet force field allows the vehicle to traverse between various barrier cities in space. Its only drawback is the excessively high cost, which currently prevents widespread use
The specially designed communicator of the Zhao family does not need to be returned, as it will automatically dissolve half an hour after reaching another person's location
This petite and delicate young girl, dressed in a light and elegant white garment, has dark, round eyes set against her snow-white, delicate cheeks. Her neatly arranged black bangs cover her forehead, and a princess hairstyle further accentuates her charming and lovely appearance. She seems like a fairy that has inadvertently fallen into the mortal realm, evoking a sense of affection.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zheng's tone grew increasingly cold as she asked, "Those guardians and the family members all want to find him! Aren't you going to intercept them?"
"Girl, when did you learn such a deadly skill? I must tell you, I haven't brushed my teeth today." Zhao Heng smiled, his consciousness already connected with Zhao Zheng
The gentle breeze on the street awakened Zhao Zheng, and she suddenly realized: she had been played!
With Zhao Zheng no longer engaging in conversation, Zhao Heng was able to focus entirely on driving
Moreover, I have not received any orders from the family. You are telling me this because you have not had the opportunity to encounter him and compete with him.
The woman's sweet voice carried a hint of threat: "Do you want me to discuss family matters in front of all these people? Let them know you are a member of the Zhao family's extraordinary abilities?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Heng's smile appeared even warmer and more composed as he said, "I have no time. You know I have to work every day; I am very busy."
Zhao Heng's expression of astonishment flashed briefly before he regained his composure. He gave a wry smile, stepped away from the bar, approached the performance stage, activated the holographic piano, and began to play.
Zhao Heng did not think it was necessary to be cautious, and with a smile, he said: "You may do as you wish; I have never intended to deliberately conceal such a glorious identity of mine"
In contemporary times, humanity primarily resides in barrier cities that float in outer space, governed by a federal government. The four extraordinary families, upon which the federal government relies, each possess their own barrier city. Their destination is the Zhao family’s home city—Weilong Barrier City
Zhao Heng immediately protested, the music he played suddenly rose several pitches: "What do you mean by selling one's appearance? Listen carefully, this is art. Besides, I don't care about this job. Forget it, I won't argue with you, a girl devoid of artistic sensibility. However, I haven't been back for a long time, and I do miss it a bit."
After a long time, Zhao Heng released Zhao Zheng and waved to Han Hui, saying: "Boss! I am officially resigning now. Let's meet again if fate allows."
Above these five levels, there exists the legendary S rank, whose power is formidable enough to annihilate organized human legions single-handedly. Fortunately, the barrier can block most of the monster invasions, especially those powerful monsters, which are virtually unable to penetrate the barrier under the repulsion of crystal core energy. However, the monsters of the first three levels, being relatively weaker, have a certain probability of breaching the protective barrier of the city
Zhao Zheng let out a hum and fell silent.