— "Really!"
Ye Yu confirmed once again, "Tang Xiang and Junyu have already tested it. They're now Intermediate-level Warriors."
— "Good!"
Hearing Ye Yu's firm reply, even Jiang Fang—usually calm by nature—couldn't help but feel excited.
With this formula, it meant they would soon cross the threshold beyond the Warrior level.
And that was the Planetary Level!
The ultimate combat power on a global scale, reserved for the absolute elite. So far, the planet had only 68 individuals at this level—less than 70 in total.
— "Those two girls seem to have switched sides already. They didn't even warn us in advance."
Jiang Fang looked at Ye Yu with a mixture of warmth and irony in her gaze.
Upon hearing that, Ye Yu gave an awkward smile.
Once the joke had passed, Jiang Fang felt her heart stir.
— "Alright. As soon as I've finished my business here, I'll return in a few days."
She quickly regained her composure.
— "Perfect."
Ye Yu nodded, and after a few more exchanges, they hung up.
---
At the same time, in the base city of Hong Ning, inside the Warrior Training Camp.
In the spacious hall of a lavishly decorated villa, Jiang Fang, after ending the call, frowned.
She was burning with the desire to return to the Jiang Nan base city immediately to break through beyond the Warrior level. The sooner, the better.
However, that very afternoon, the students of the Warrior Training Camp were scheduled to depart on a one-month dangerous expedition to the Arctic.
And she was the chief instructor.
This program had been planned long ago. She couldn't just leave like that, which placed her in a difficult situation.
In fact, that was precisely why she had returned to Jiang Nan a few days earlier to meet Ye Yu.
— "Forget it. I'll go with them to the Arctic first, then see if another instructor can replace me."
With that, Jiang Fang returned to her room.
She opened a wardrobe and took out a small box.
Inside were four vials of bright red liquid: Dragon's Blood, an exclusive product of the Limit Alliance.
Each dose was worth 160 billion, and even with the internal discount, it still cost 80 billion.
This product was unavailable anywhere else in the world. Only Hong, the founder of the Limit Alliance, knew how to make it.
As she stared at the four vials, Jiang Fang paused for a moment before dialing a number.
Soon, a bewitching female voice answered. It was Yao Rao, one of Hong's three Personal Guards.
A woman of irresistible allure!
— "Hello, Sister Yao Rao? I'd like to buy two more doses of Dragon's Blood. Do you still have any in stock?"
— "For you? Of course we do!"
Jiang Fang was one of the few in the Limit Alliance with the potential to reach the Planetary level.
For such simple requests, exceptions were naturally made.
Yao Rao didn't even ask why Jiang Fang wanted so much. She knew she had already purchased four vials in the past two years.
Everyone had their secrets, right?
Besides...
Although the product was precious outside, at their level, Dragon's Blood wasn't anything exceptional.
Moreover, it was a renewable resource.
Even if not in unlimited supply, the Alliance produced two or three doses each month.
Giving two to Jiang Fang wasn't a problem—so long as she didn't sell them secretly.
— "Perfect, I'll be there right away."
After hanging up, Jiang Fang immediately headed to the Alliance headquarters.
With the formula in hand, the more Dragon's Blood she had, the better. She had to maximize her power as soon as possible.
Even after reaching the Planetary level, slaying a Royal Beast would still be no easy task.
Unfortunately, after all these years, she had only managed to save enough for six doses.
Her older sister, Tang Qin, was in an even worse situation.
Not being a member of the Limit Alliance, she had to pay full price: 160 billion per dose.
However, Tang Qin, supported by the Chinese government and commanding tens of thousands of fighters, earned money much more easily.
---
Meanwhile, on the other side...
After ending the call with Jiang Fang, Ye Yu dialed another number.
Once again, a female figure quickly appeared on the screen.
But this time, as soon as Ye Yu saw the woman, his eyes widened, staring at the screen intently…
— "Pff—!"
A rush of blood surged to his head, and he nearly got a nosebleed.
What had he just seen?
Flawless milky-white skin, purple lace, a thong...
Enough to make his head spin and give him an instant monument.
---
In the Capital, at the heart of the Jing Du base city.
A towering skyscraper pierced the clouds.
On the top floor, in a spacious room with a refined but elegant decor, a woman slowly stepped out of the bathroom, phone in hand.
Her hair was pinned up in a bun, and she appeared around the same age as Jiang Fang—25 or 26 years old.
But unlike Jiang Fang's cold and intimidating aura, this woman radiated a motherly gentleness, like an ideal wife.
She was the complete opposite of Jiang Fang.
Her body, perfectly proportioned, stood at at least 1.80 meters, with voluptuous curves in perfect harmony.
She looked like a peony in full bloom, or a perfectly ripe peach, inviting one to take a bite.
With her noble and serene face, she exuded a graceful and majestic elegance.
This was Tang Qin, Ye Yu's older sister.
When she saw Ye Yu's shocked expression, her red lips curled into a mischievous smile.
A playful gleam flashed in her moist eyes, creating a striking contrast with her usual poised demeanor.
They say men are forever boys at heart.
But women are no different.
No matter how mature they may seem, they always have a childlike side, capable of making silly faces or acting sweet with the right people.
Seeing Ye Yu's changing expressions, Tang Qin, pleased with her little prank, grabbed a silk robe and slipped it on, hiding her charms.
But far from cooling Ye Yu down, it only fueled his desire even more.
Anyone with experience knows: what's half-revealed is always the most tempting, letting the imagination run wild.
— "So, little one… Did you like what you saw?"
Tang Qin looked at him, her eyes sparkling with amusement.
— "What's the point if I can't even touch?"
Ye Yu sighed internally, calling her an enchanting witch, before giving her an exasperated look.
— "Kiki~"
Tang Qin burst into laughter at his helpless expression.
— "Come visit me, and I'll let you..."
She paused, licking her lips seductively, and gave him a look hot enough to melt steel.
— "Just you wait…"
Ye Yu clenched his teeth. Since childhood, Tang Qin had tricked him countless times with her schemes.
After a few more exchanges, seeing Ye Yu wasn't taking the bait, Tang Qin pouted:
— "Fine, fine. Tell me why you called, little one."
Suddenly, her expression turned serious, and a natural air of authority emanated from her.
If at first Tang Qin had looked like a gentle and caring wife, she now resembled an undisputed sovereign.