The construction cost of the gravity chamber was extremely high. To save costs and considering the Execution Department's frequent usage, it was built on the second floor of the Execution Department. Other departments could visit anytime for training.
Overall, the Execution Department focused on combat. Whether in terms of strength or resources allocated, it far surpassed the other two departments. This clearly indicated the vast disparity in strength between the major departments. With the department heads holding nearly equal authority, this personnel distribution was undoubtedly quite skewed.
As time passed since joining the Shenhua Bureau, Yu Zhibo vaguely sensed that with the significant differences in strength among the major departments and the increasing number of new awakened individuals in Longguo, personnel movements within the Shenhua Bureau branches might undergo major changes. It was even possible that the Investigation Department would be reduced to an investigation team and directly merged into the Execution Department.
However, these were not his immediate concerns. All he wanted now was to become stronger.
*Ding!*
Reaching the elevator entrance on the seventh floor, he pressed the button. After a slight wait, the elevator doors opened, revealing a tall figure in a combat suit, exuding an alluring charm and possessing a devilish figure.
Yu Zhibo couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, surprised. "Team Leader?"
Standing inside the elevator was Si Junfang.
"Haha, Little Fish, good evening!" Upon seeing Yu Zhibo, Si Junfang burst into laughter without a word, stepping forward and reaching out to pat his head.
Yu Zhibo's lips twitched. He instinctively took a step back, suddenly feeling a cool pillar pressing against his waist, pushing him towards Si Junfang, who had just exited the elevator.
A cool, slender palm ruffled Yu Zhibo's hair, which had grown quite a bit. The familiar touch made Si Junfang feel quite emotional. "Little Fish, you've grown taller again!"
At this moment, Yu Zhibo stood at 178 cm, three centimeters taller than Si Junfang. However, Si Junfang was wearing platform sandals, making her appear roughly the same height as him.
"Team Leader, you're B-rank now!" Yu Zhibo exclaimed, momentarily forgetting about his head being patted. He could sense that Si Junfang's aura was incomparably stronger than when she was C-rank.
Hearing this, Si Junfang raised an eyebrow. "What, only you are allowed to reach C-rank in a month, and I'm not allowed to be B-rank?"
Yu Zhibo didn't know how to respond and could only scratch his head, displaying his signature simpleton smile.
Seeing his expression, Si Junfang chuckled and asked, "Why are you still here so late instead of resting? Where are you planning to go?"
Yu Zhibo honestly replied, "To the gravity chamber for training."
"You're learning Body Tempering Techniques?" Si Junfang was immediately surprised. She hadn't expected Yu Zhibo to be interested in physical techniques, in addition to developing a myriad of skills.
"No, I'm learning the Body Forging Fist!" Yu Zhibo replied truthfully, recalling the shopkeeper who threatened death upon revealing the technique.
"That won't do. Practicing fists without cultivation is a waste of effort. Body Tempering Techniques are breathing methods that use respiration to mobilize spiritual energy to refine the body. They are more effective when combined with the Body Forging Fist. In the gravity chamber, the effect can be doubled. It requires a certain level of physical strength and spiritual energy. I'll teach you directly!"
Si Junfang was always decisive in her actions and words. As she spoke, she raised her finger and tapped Yu Zhibo's forehead. A gentle mental energy, carrying some information, slowly flowed in.
A sense of understanding regarding the Body Tempering Techniques surged into his mind. Yu Zhibo's gaze towards Si Junfang was filled with warmth. "Team Leader, did you also buy it from that shopkeeper who threatened death upon revealing it?"
"Yes, that guy seems to specialize in body enhancement methods. The cultivation techniques he sells are quite good," Si Junfang nodded.
"Then, is it really okay for you to reveal it to me like this?" Yu Zhibo asked, preparing to transfer contribution points to Si Junfang. He was quite affluent now and didn't want to freeload.
"What are you afraid of? My entire family is dead, and now it's just me!" Si Junfang said nonchalantly. However, she paused, then hesitated. "No, all members of Team Three are my family. I can't take this risk."
Yu Zhibo: "Those words sound a bit familiar."
"Consider this technique a gift! I'll transfer the corresponding contribution points to the shopkeeper later, so don't worry!"
Si Junfang patted his shoulder and walked past him, turning towards the archives. Halfway there, she suddenly stopped, tilting her head slightly, her cascading silver hair swaying at her waist.
"Oh, right," she suddenly spoke.
"Hmm?" Yu Zhibo, who was about to enter the elevator, turned and looked at her in confusion as she stopped.
Si Junfang said, with her back to him, "Recently, sea beast invasions have been increasing. The coastal defense line will likely require more personnel, and times of peace will become scarcer. Little Fish, you need to seize the opportunity to grow stronger."
"I don't want to see the people around me die again."
Yu Zhibo said solemnly, "I understand, Sister Fang!"
"Little kitty, you need to work hard too!" Si Junfang glanced at Mo Yu again, waved her hand, and strode forward.
"Meow! ヾ(≧o≦)〃" Mo Yu immediately responded.
"The coastal defense line, huh? That's where Water Style ninjutsu shines..."
After entering the elevator, Yu Zhibo held Mo Yu in his arms and murmured, his eyes devoid of fear or trepidation, but rather filled with a strange anticipation.
"Next, let's start with tempering the body!"
*Ding!* The elevator doors opened. Yu Zhibo walked directly to the safety passage opposite the first-floor lobby and headed towards the second floor.
In a small apartment on the sixth floor of the No. 4 Supernatural Family Residential Area, Li Dao was washing dishes in the kitchen, while his sister Li Yuhua was doing her homework in the living room.
A faint smile played on Li Dao's lips as he savored these peaceful days.
Suddenly, on the white tiled wall above the sink, a black face of an ape demon slowly materialized.
Upon seeing the ape demon's face, Li Dao's eyes narrowed slightly. With a thought, a layer of Nen shield completely isolated all sound and aura within the kitchen.
"Xuan Li, I didn't expect you to still be alive, and even adopted the identity of a Nen user," the ape demon's face said with a laugh.
"What do you want? Six-Eared!"
"After emerging from the secret realm into the light, I have revived all my memories. I am now in Lighthouse Country. The human leaders here are very open-minded. Facing the massive invasions of sea beasts and anomalies, they realize they cannot resist and have already begun seeking cooperation with S-rank Black Demons and beings like myself. Are you interested in joining? If you and I cooperate, it might not be impossible to return to that place."
"What a laughable country. These Black Demons became human again by devouring countless humans, yet they can tolerate this. I have no interest in such a country!" Li Dao's face showed disdain.
"It seems Xuan Li, you have completely integrated into human society. To think you would speak up for these ant-like beings." Six-Eared Ape Demon's voice carried a hint of mockery.
"How I conduct myself is none of your business!" Li Dao said calmly.
"Is it because of that little girl? What a laughable bond!" The ape demon suddenly burst into maniacal laughter, its laughter evil and sharp, filled with mockery.
"So, do you dare to come over?" Li Dao sneered. "You're even using a mental projection to speak to me. Your true form won't even show a single hair. You're also afraid of that person in this country, aren't you?"
"Hmph, a mere S-rank is like sand compared to my peak condition!" the ape demon snorted.
"You've misunderstood one thing!" Li Dao said with a smile.
"Oh?"
"The reason Dao Sage King Taixu is only S-rank is because this space can only accommodate S-rank at most. Do you think if we were in a higher-level world, he would stop here?"
The ape demon was speechless.
Li Dao continued, "Finally, I'll warn you one last time. This is the last time you will seek me out. If there is a next time, I will personally go to Lighthouse Country and fight you to the death!"
"From now on, do not bother me again!"
The ape demon said no more. The black face on the wall dissipated into smoke.