Super Gene Optimization Fluid

Chapter 151 - Thuram



Thuram was about the same age as Qin Mang. The latter, who had retired and lived his life a long time ago, was chubby like a balloon. The former, who had continued his training even today, still kept his amazing body, with broad shoulders, thick legs, and agile movement despite being over seventy years old.

This body was quick as lightning as he rushed toward Xia Fei with a pounce. His arms were in the air with fingers as sharp as an eagle’s claws.

The air was charged with murderous intent and a mixture of insanity, which would strike fear into anyone.

Xia Fei did not use his speed ability to dodge but charged to meet the other, instead.

Speed ability users specialized in agility, and charging straight at their enemies was comparable to using his worst flaw to fight at other’s strength. How was this any different from giving himself a handicap with the martial arts he had learnt?

Furrowing his brows, Xia Fei put his arms in a defensive stance across his face. He stamped on the ground with his legs and flew parallel to it toward Thuram’s knees like a cannonball.

“Hmm?” Thuram said under his breath before jerking his upper body, suddenly changing his stance mid-air.

“These are Tieguanyin, Yunwu, and Mingqianlongjing. If you like them, I’ll bring more next time,” said Xia Fei.

Xia Fei got on his feet, ready to leave, as he finished speaking, but Thuram signaled him to stay seated. Although Xia Fei wanted to meet Avril as soon as he could, he had to respect Thuram’s authority, returning to his seat.

“Do you know what Qin Mang wrote in this letter?” asked Thuram.

Xia Fei shook his head. “No, the old man didn’t tell me anything about it.”

Thuram laughed. “Heh… I’ve known Qin Mang for dozens of years, yet it’s the first time I’ve seen him treat someone so well. Do you know what his nickname used to be when he was younger?”

“Nope.”

“The old man you know was known as ‘Living Hades’ when he was younger. Whoever got on his wrong side would lose some skin at the very least, if they didn’t end up dead. He was famous for being unreasonable and vicious. In all these years, you’re the first person who dared refer to him as ‘old man’; even I refer to him as Old Qin, and that’s only when he’s in a good mood, or else he’ll turn sour.” Thuram spoke with some lingering fear. Xia Fei observed that Thuram was telling the truth; could it be that Qin Mang was really that scary?

He gently shook his head. In Xia Fei’s eyes, Qin Mang was just a quirky, fat, old man. The two of them were used to messing around with each other, and no matter how hard he tried, he could not imagine Qin Mang being nasty.

Xia Fei’s interest was piqued, and the mystery that was Qin Mang captivated his interest greatly. “The old man never mentioned anything about this to me. Ever since day one, he’s been incredibly kind with a good temper.”

“He has a good temper?” Thuram smirked, rolling up his right sleeve to reveal a horrible black scar. “Do you see this? This is what your old man with a good temper left me with. Do you know why we fought?”

“Nope.”

“Because I looked at him funny,” Thuram said, looking deflated.

“When we were training in the training camp, I thought that Qin Mang was quite chubby and cute, so I stared at him for a few moments longer. Your ‘old man’ came at me using his full strength, no questions asked. We fought hundreds of times in the two years we were in the training camp. Half the scars I have on my body were from him. Of course, Qin Mang didn’t get off easy, either; I ripped off half his buttocks with the move I just used on you.

“In the end, there’s no clear winner or loser between us. Plus, we got to know each other as we fought, so we ended up becoming friends. I sure miss the days fighting him; we’ve both gotten old now.”

As Thuram spoke, he seemed to have lost himself, reminiscing his younger days.

Xia Fei stayed silent as he tried to imagine the scene of old man Qin Mang fighting someone else, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not imagine that obesed man exchanging blows with someone else.

Xia Fei found it even harder to imagine Qin Mang looking fierce. One could only imagine how short-tempered he was if he went all out on someone who just looked at him wrongly.

Thuram let out another sigh as he returned to reality. “Although you aren’t his disciple, he treats you better than he does any of his other disciples. Have you had a clue how you got on his good side?”

Xia Fei had nothing to add. He did not give Qin Mang any special treatment other than giving him tea and snacks every so often, chatting with him when he was free and helping him look after Old Black, who was as fat as he was, nothing else.

“Probably because we get along well,” Xia Fei replied vaguely.

Thuram stared at Xia Fei with his piercing eyes for quite a long time, making Xia Fei feel uncomfortable.

“Actually, you’re quite similar to Qin Mang when he was younger, though you’re much more mature than he was back then. He was a complete scumbag when he was younger.

“Qing Man wanted me to provide you with a suitable warship for your travel to Black Abyss.”

Xia Fei was shocked. Turned out Qin Mang wanted to get him a new ship.

Xia Fei did not actually need a new ship as Vampire was already worthy, probably good enough to face Black Abyss Star Region. Unless Qin Man thought that Vampire was not enough to challenge the Death Trio Star Region?

As he was in the middle of his thought, Thuram added, “Qin Mang said you had an Anathema-class special ops frigate.”

Xia Fei nodded. “That’s right.

“An Anathema performs well, but it’s still a frigate, slightly lacking in firepower and defense. Although it fares well against ships of the same class, you’ll be at a disadvantage against larger ships. Qin Man wanted me to get you a battlecruiser, and you can park your Anathema in the hangar as a backup.

“What a rare occurrence for Qin Mang to lend a hand and help you work things out to such an extent. You should really thank him once you get back,” said Thuram.

“Battlecruiser!” Xia Fei was utterly shocked when he heard Thuram’s words.


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