Another night of diligent practice.
After finalizing the equipment modification plan, Ren Zhong’s performance in the Virtual Reality training not only didn’t improve but actually declined.
The performance of the new simulation equipment plan far exceeded his current parameters, but the modeling parameters read by Virtual Reality were still at the current level, like a small horse pulling a large cart, so it’s understandable it’s struggling.
Ma Xiaoling found his stubborn determination both amusing and exasperating.
She advised in a seasoned tone, "I say, Ren Zhong, your idea is not bad, getting accustomed to new equipment in advance is fine. The set designed by you and Manager Ju is indeed impressive, but you’re overly ambitious. The jump in parameters is too large. It’ll take at least a year before you can master it, right? There’s hardly any point in adapting so early."
Ren Zhong didn’t argue with her but simply said, "Thank you for the reminder, Teacher Ma, but I have my own plan."
Ma Xiaoling: "What plan?"
Ren Zhong rolled his eyes inwardly, thinking he might as well say, why are you asking so many questions? Can’t you just be a good teaching tool?
But considering the other was his combat tutor at the moment, he restrained himself a bit and said, "It’s a secret for now, Teacher Ma, you’ll know in a while."
Ma Xiaoling shrugged, "Boring, why so mysterious? Are you planning on injecting yourself with a Star Origin Injection Liquid?"
"Stop dreaming, that stuff is too precious, I’ve only heard about it, never seen it."
Ma Xiaoling critiqued further, "And I’ve never seen anyone design equipment like you. All the upgraded parts on you are offensive. Why go to such an extreme? Are you planning a one-for-one trade with a Ruined Beast? Is it worth it? Survival is key, as long as you’re alive there’s hope."
Ren Zhong really had no answer to that.
It was Ju Qingmeng beside him who took the blame, "It was my suggestion, I believe the most extreme offense is the strongest defense."
Ma Xiaoling shot her a displeased look, "What kind of nonsense idea is that? What if he encounters an opponent who can withstand all his moves? You’ll end up getting him killed sooner or later."
Ju Qingmeng immediately wilted.
In fact, she’s just a craftsman, the real designer is Ren Zhong.
The armor style was of course decided by Ren Zhong himself, she just mentioned it briefly, and Ren Zhong persuaded with the line that the strongest spear is the strongest shield.
It sounded convincing then, so she believed it. She didn’t expect it to be exposed as a flaw by a veteran expert like Ma Xiaoling.
Ren Zhong quickly stepped in to smooth things over, "Teacher Ma, let’s hurry up, I’m about to start again."
Ma Xiaoling pursed her lips, "Fine, carry on, let’s see how long you last in a heap of Ruined Beasts this time. If you last more than five minutes, I’ll take your last name."
Five minutes and thirty seconds later.
Ren Zhong: "Teacher Ma, any comments?"
Ma Xiaoling was furious, "You really have no sense of humor!"
Ren Zhong successfully diverted attention from the "question" of the excessive equipment leap.
Beside him, Ju Qingmeng was somewhat puzzled about this matter herself.
But she chose to be rather blindly trusting and didn’t ask further questions.
After all, she had already gambled everything on Ren Zhong, there was no turning back.
She trusted Ren Zhong’s wisdom and tried her best to refrain from doubting his decisions, which would only add unnecessary troubles.
After a night of practice and a private session of stock god coursework lasting an hour, at six thirty-five in the morning, while having breakfast with Ju Qingmeng at the dining table, Ren Zhong candidly confessed about the Star Origin Injection Liquid.
Ju Qingmeng covered her mouth in shock, "An injection liquid refined from an entire First Level ore source stone? Are you planning to use it all by yourself?"
Ren Zhong nodded, "Yes."
Ju Qingmeng thought for a long time but couldn’t help but ask, "Since Sun Miao mentioned there’s a 90% mortality rate, why not dilute the medicine into several portions and give it to some other people too? Do you not trust Zheng Tian, Hanyu, and Yujin?"
Ren Zhong shook his head, "Not at all. Lin Wang’s combat style and equipment path pursue extreme balance, an art of easily crushing weaker competitors. He has an overwhelming advantage over Professionals one level below him. Even if I upgraded all of us to Third Level, we still wouldn’t stand a chance against him at full strength."
"It’s impossible for my carrying power to catch up with him in the short term, so I have to go the opposite way. He seeks balance, I seek extremes. Whether it’s combat style or strength upgrade, I pursue extremes. I’ll make myself into a peak weapon, better to completely disable one finger than injure ten, break through the current predicament, then we’ll talk."
Ju Qingmeng seriously contemplated for a long time, "It does seem like there really is no better way."