AITAMITB Chapter 111

When she received the notification, Zhao Xiaokui only then found out that as early as last year, “Super Soldiers” had entered the preparation stage. It’s just that it had never been confirmed whether to go online. The upper management had been hesitant about revealing extraordinary powers in front of the public.

Afraid of disclosing it too early, causing chaos and national unrest; also afraid of disclosing it too late, falling behind and being bullied.

Thanks to the method Zhao Xiaokui found in the stone tablet book, many cultivation methods were organized from it, leading to preliminary attempts.

Initially choosing not to disclose was because the entry into the extraordinary world through tickets was too fantastical, fearing that people, in their pursuit of becoming extraordinary, would resort to all means. Just like during the popularity of qigong, various swindlers and cults emerged endlessly. Now, with concrete cultivation methods, whether effective for everyone or not, as long as it works, it’s better than having none.

Regarding “Super Soldiers”, netizens didn’t have high expectations initially.

Over the years, Huaxia has produced quite a few variety shows, but most of them are adaptations of foreign shows introduced to the country. When one or two were still fresh, it was exciting, but with more frequency, people became somewhat aesthetically fatigued. Moreover, compared to other variety shows with an ensemble of stars, “Super Soldiers” had only Zhao Xiaokui as a celebrity to support it, attracting a limited number of fans.

However, Xiaokui fans were quite enthusiastic. When the poster of Zhao Xiaokui in combat gear was released, they started vigorously promoting it on various social platforms like Weibo. They were all excited—after all, their favored celebrity was quite indifferent, releasing songs and appearing on shows as if playing, often disappearing for ten days or half a month, and fans couldn’t even catch a glimpse of her.

Surprisingly, after the official Weibo release of “Super Soldiers”, major Weibo accounts belonging to official institutions such as Renxwang, Tuantuanwang, etc., all started to repost and promote it. Moreover, they all included a rather subtle smiling face.

On July 15th, the show went online.

Zhao Xiaokui took a glance at the two little wings waving and the several cameras resembling the flying thief from the movie. Unable to resist, she reached out, picked one up, and examined it in her palm, asking, “Is this the camera developed by the Night Guards’s side? How’s the image quality? Can it really automatically follow and shoot?”

In today’s live broadcast, Su Mingyue appeared as the accompanying doctor. Hearing Zhao Xiaokui’s question, she smiled and explained, “It uses a bionic system that can mimic insect flight. It’s no problem to automatically follow at regular speed. However, if you run at full speed, it definitely won’t catch up with you. So when you’re shooting later, remember to wait for it.”

Zhao Xiaokui pressed her index and middle fingers together and lightly flicked her brow, agreeing with her condition.

Meanwhile, the Xiaokui fans waiting in front of their computers finally welcomed the premiere of the variety show.

On the pre-opened live screen, it was still pitch black. Suddenly, a number popped up.

Ten, nine, eight, seven…

Accompanied by heart-shaking music, when the last number disappeared, the screen instantly switched to a nighttime shooting scene. As the audience carefully looked, they realized it should be a footage captured by a body camera.

In the video, soldiers in black combat uniforms stood upright. Behind them, there was a fleet lined up in formation.

“The fugitive has entered the deep mountains. All operational teams, get ready!”

“Separate and proceed. Everyone be cautious.”

The nonsensical start of the video, leaving people puzzled, couldn’t help but raise their heartbeat.

At a glance, it was apparent that this was probably footage captured during some mission execution.

In the barrage, someone curiously asked, “Is this real footage?”

“Is this some special operations team? The uniforms are so cool; I’ve never seen them before.”

“Wuwuwu, where’s our Xiaokui? Wasn’t it supposed to be a live broadcast?”

There were many questions from the audience, but as the camera entered the pitch-black forest, with the sound of clothes brushing against branches and the soldiers’ hurried breathing, everyone held their breath, quieting down, fully focused on the screen.

“Report, safe.”

“Report, safe.”

One after another, the reports of safety came in. Just as everyone’s hearts were starting to settle, an urgent voice suddenly sounded, “Be careful, there are landmines!”

Followed by a loud bang, even sitting in front of the computer, you could feel a hint of shock.

Forests erupting in flames, helicopters hovering, defiant fugitives, towering water pillars…

Scene after scene, the camera switched rapidly, explaining the experience of a chase. Afraid that the audience wouldn’t catch up, each moment was narrated swiftly.

The rapid drumbeats continued, like the horns before a charge, until the helicopter crashed, and everything came to a sudden stop.

The screen went black again, and a deep, steady male voice sounded, “There is a group of people who run faster than ordinary people, jump higher than ordinary people, and have better physical fitness than ordinary people. They face the other dangerous side of this world, becoming enemies with the most dangerous group of people, silently guarding our lives and safety in places where no one can see. They are always ready for sacrifice and death.”

The audience: “…”

The screen stayed empty for a long time before a barrage slowly floated by.

“Is this really not an April Fool’s joke?”

While rumors about cultivation methods are circulating everywhere, the effectiveness of this practice is relatively slow. Success or entry with innate talent remains a minority, so for now, the majority still regard it as a joke or prank. Only a few people, after encountering the mysterious power, gain a firsthand experience of another world. Most individuals who believe in science and have not noticed the changes in the world since the Technological Revolution still consider it unchanged.

But this is indeed not an April Fool’s joke.

Using a video clip of a pursuit operation as a starting point, the program team, which believes it has laid enough groundwork, officially began the live broadcast.

As the screen brightened, the laboratory scene appeared.

Snow-white walls, visibly high-tech equipment, and there was Zhao Xiaokui in a tank top and shorts.

Her hair was tied into a ponytail. The naturally curly ponytail looked fluffy, resembling a squirrel’s tail.

Despite her quite clean and neat appearance, this ponytail somehow made her look cute.

“Ah, ah, it’s our Xiaokui!”

“Xiaokui, long time no see! I’m crying!”

“Zhao Xiaokui’s figure is really impeccable… When she flexed her elbow just now, did her biceps show? Why do I feel like they’re even bigger than mine, and I’m a guy.”

Fans were praising, but many others were confused.

“Wasn’t it supposed to be Super Soldier? Why suddenly shoot a celebrity?”

Zhao Xiaokui and Su Mingyue exchanged a few words. Then, Zhao Xiaokui extended her arm, asking her to take out the needle for a blood draw.

Su Mingyue placed the needle against her arm and gave it a push. But it didn’t go in. She applied a bit more force, and the needle directly bent.

Su Mingyue helplessly said, “Relax a bit, it’s just a blood draw, not taking your life.”

Zhao Xiaokui clenched her fist, visibly nervous. She turned her head like a child afraid of needles and said, “I’ll try my best, Sister Mingyue, please hurry!”

“You’re not afraid during missions, why are you scared of a little blood?”

Zhao Xiaokui was almost crying, “I’m not afraid of bleeding, but I’m afraid of needles!”

Anyone who sees a tiny needle is probably going to feel a little uneasy.

Su Mingyue showed a helpless smile on her face.

The audience in front of the screen was utterly bewildered.

“That needle just now… it bent, right?”

“Am I hallucinating?”

“I must be hallucinating.”

Every advancement of a transcendent being represents a further strengthening of their body.

For a third-level transcendent like Zhao Xiaokui, it’s not easy for an ordinary person to harm her with tools like needles or blades without her permission. The legendary idea of standing there to be attacked, yet remaining unscathed, holds true in her case.

Fortunately, transcendent beings have incredible control over their bodies and deliberately relaxing a portion of their defense is easily achievable.

After Zhao Xiaokui took a few deep breaths and mentally prepared herself, Su Mingyue, who had switched to a new needle, finally inserted the needle into Zhao Xiaokui’s body—soon, blood, tinged with a faint golden color, emerged.

The screen was once again flooded with a series of question marks.

If it weren’t for the trust in the official production team, the viewers sitting in front of the screen would have thought they were being fooled by the show.

Even Su Mingyue was momentarily stunned when she saw Zhao Xiaokui’s golden-colored blood.

The original intention of shooting this segment for Super Soldiers was to showcase various aspects of these extraordinary individuals. Since Zhao Xiaokui had just advanced and hadn’t undergone a physical examination yet, the production team decisively decided to film her medical examination to comprehensively demonstrate the power of a so-called super soldier.

Of course, they silently omitted information about how rare individuals like Zhao Xiaokui were among transcendent beings, determined to shape an image that even as a transcendent being, the official “dad” could still restrain you.

Zhao Xiaokui wasn’t surprised by the color of her own blood.

After killing the vampire count, she faintly felt that her absorption and conversion efficiency of the power of faith had increased. The energy in her body became more abundant, gradually showing signs of transitioning towards the fourth level.

As for the changes occurring during this transformation, no one understood it better than Zhao Xiaokui herself.

After extracting the blood, Su Mingyue placed the collected blood in a nearby refrigerated box. She then took out another camera and said to Zhao Xiaokui sitting in front of her, “Reveal your transcendent form for a simple registration.”

The onlookers, curious about what the transcendent form was, witnessed Zhao Xiaokui turning her head. Her long eyelashes lifted, and she glanced at the camera.

“Wow.” Someone’s jaw dropped, “Did Zhao Xiaokui’s eyes just change color?”

The dark golden eyes were cold and lofty, like a monarch or deity overlooking all living beings. It instilled fear yet, at the same time, commanded respect involuntarily. With just a gaze, she captivated the souls of countless people.

And Zhao Xiaokui possessed more than just one captivating gaze.

In a situation where nobody was prepared, she quickly revealed her transcendent form.

Golden scales rapidly covered her exposed skin, and long pointed ears were coated with a thin membrane. In the blink of an eye, her facial expression underwent a dramatic transformation.

Even Su Mingyue couldn’t help but exclaim in amazement at the person before her.

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