Many times, he felt like he was about to die.
But each time, a soft, hoarse boy's voice, desperately trying to suppress his pain, would gently call out to him: "Daddy..."
So each time, Gu Tang struggled to regain his senses.
Until he heard a voice, both distant and familiar, calling his name: "...Gu Tang!"
With a soft "beep," the space capsule finally opened.
The researcher let out a long sigh of relief.
He looked at the electronic screen that monitored vital signs, and based on all the data, Gu Tang's vital signs were stable.
He thought that this time, maybe the other party really succeeded?
However, there has never been a case before where someone successfully upgraded from Grade B to Grade A.
The researchers hesitated again.
Ultimately, whether it succeeds or not depends on the extent to which Gu Tang's mental strength is raised in the end.
Gu Tang slowly opened his eyes.
A long, strong hand was already pressing against his face.
"Gu Tang?" Qin Junche's voice rang in his ear: "Do you feel unwell anywhere? Do you need to go to the hospital? You..."
"Qin Junche," Gu Tang said.
Although his voice was hoarse and soft, he still managed to stop Qin Junche from continuing.
"I'm fine." He took a deep breath.
"Let's go home first." Qin Junche bent down, intending to pick up Gu Tang. "We'll talk about everything when we get home."
"No rush." Gu Tang closed his eyes, trying to clear his mind.
He opened his eyes, reached out and placed his hand on Qin Junche's hand to stop him from picking him up.
"Is there anywhere I can take a shower?" Gu Tang asked.
"Yes," Han Xuan replied in a deep voice as he stepped forward.
"Gu Tang, let's go home first, okay?" Qin Junche said, "We can take a shower at home, and..."
"I'm fine," Gu Tang said with a reassuring smile.
As if to prove he was alright, Gu Tang even propped himself up on the space capsule with one hand and sat up.
"Besides, I want to give it a try first," he said, standing up.
"Try what?" Qin Junche asked subconsciously.
"Mecha." Gu Tang curled his lips, his gaze becoming incredibly determined. "I want to try and see if I'm ready to pilot a mecha."
As he spoke, he turned to Qin Junche and asked, "Could I borrow your Star Rift to try it out?"
A note from the author:
Today's question is, do you want to see a side story about Qin Xiao and Han Fengting?
Chapter 41 The Marshal Refuses to Divorce (15)
At this point, Gu Tang was so weak that he could barely stand.
He was soaked in sweat.
The mental boost that lasted for nearly forty-eight hours made his face look extremely pale.
Most importantly, he was sweating profusely but had not eaten or drunk anything for forty-eight hours.
Qin Junche looked at Gu Tang, whose face was pale and even his lips were chapped.
His two handsome, sword-like eyebrows furrowed together: "Rest first!"
His tone left no room for negotiation: "At least take a shower, eat something, and get a good night's sleep."
"Oh," Gu Tang replied indifferently.
He turned to Han Xuan and asked, "Marshal Han Xuan, may I borrow your Flame or Sun Army's standard mech?"
"Gu Tang!" Before Han Xuan could speak, Qin Junche couldn't take it anymore.
He raised both hands: "You're practically risking your life. Is it really necessary to go this far?"
Gu Tang remained silent for a few seconds.
He suddenly smiled and then looked at Qin Junche: "So what do you think I'm doing?"
Qin Junche: "..."
“There has never been a successful example of a clinical trial directly jumping to level S.” Gu Tang’s tone was very calm. “There has never even been a case of reaching level A.”
He paused, then continued, "As for the upgrade from C to B, I've heard that there was a long period of instability afterward. Although all the instability was eventually brought under control, scientists boldly speculate that when a higher level is upgraded, this instability might be amplified infinitely. Even..."
Gu Tang looked into Qin Junche's eyes and continued, "You fell from your cultivation level and then returned to your original mental strength level from S-level or A-level, right?"
Qin Junche: "..."
"So you think I should go back now to take a shower, eat, and rest?" Gu Tang asked.
Qin Junche: "..."
Gu Tang glanced at him calmly again, then turned his gaze to Han Xuan: "Marshal Han Xuan?"
"Whatever!" Qin Junche suddenly unfastened a bracelet-like device from his wrist and threw it heavily at Gu Tang. "Xinglie, take it."
"Thank you." Gu Tangchao smiled, his eyes crinkling.
Han Xuan did not participate in the argument between the two from beginning to end.
After Gu Tang accepted the bracelet representing the mecha, he silently led him towards his rest room at the base at the other party's request.
Qin Junche stayed behind alone, sulking for a while, before following up with a dark expression.
Anyone could see that Gu Tang was really weak.
Although neither of them had experienced the pain that comes from forcibly enhancing their mental strength.
But as a legion marshal, he had seen those who volunteered for the experiment, but collapsed before the experiment was even over because they couldn't bear the immense pain and pressure.
Physical pain is probably secondary for these people.
Even greater is the psychological pressure brought about by the improvement of mental strength.
But Gu Tang, who was walking next to Han Xuan, clearly had a smile on his lips.
—He has never been a cheerful person.
Qin Junche couldn't help but mutter to himself.
Of course, Gu Tang has never been a very serious person.
Several times, he wanted to ask Gu Tang what he had experienced in the process of improving his mental strength.
But the words were on the tip of his tongue, and he swallowed them back down.
Qin Junche had a feeling that it wasn't what he wanted to hear.
bath.
Then they changed into brand new tight-fitting combat suits.
Because I hadn't eaten for so long, I only ate some liquid food.
Gu Tang finished handling all his personal matters in less than half an hour.
Throughout this process, Qin Junche and Han Xuan remained silent, standing not far away from him.
I don't know if it's waiting or watching.
After finishing the last sip of milk, Gu Tang stood up and said to the two of them, "Let's go to the training ground."
"You..." Qin Junche opened his mouth.
He wanted to speak, but in the end he said nothing.
Han Xuan simply nodded silently, then led Gu Tangchao toward the training ground.
This time, Qin Junche did not follow immediately.
After the two had walked a short distance, Gu Tang turned back to look at Qin Junche's tall figure standing still.
Then he turned to Han Xuan and said, "I'm sorry, I lied to you before."
Han Xuan gently shook his head.
Before the experiment began, Gu Tang admitted that he only had F-level mental strength.
Then, recalling the attack made by the mech that Gu Tang was in during the simulated battle that day.
And later, Qin Junche's attitude towards Gu Tang.
Han Xuan is no fool.
He was Qin Junche's classmate, comrade-in-arms, and destined rival for many years.
After connecting the dots, he quickly guessed that the one who made the move at the Royal Academy that day must have been Qin Junche.
However, the opponent never piloted the mech into the air that day, and their attacks were relatively conservative.
In addition, there was a preconceived notion that the Royal Academy was abuzz with rumors that Qin Xiao's parents were going to have a showdown with someone else.
Therefore, Han Xuan did not consider Qin Junche at all.
Now, recalling it all, Qin Xiao, Qin Xiao.
Not only is the other person surnamed Qin, but their mouth and nose look exactly like Qin Junche's.
"Is Qin Xiao your son?" Han Xuan suddenly asked.
"Yes." Gu Tang nodded.
"That's true..." Han Xuan closed his eyes, trying to make his voice sound steady, "Qin Junche's son?"