Leveling Up With My Pet



Kang Zhenggang stood patiently outside the imposing office building, his gaze fixed on a group of individuals approaching the entrance. Their arrival sparked curiosity and speculation among the onlookers.

"Look, who are they?" whispered a curious bystander.

"Lower your voice. We don't want to be overheard. It's clear they're no ordinary people," cautioned another, recognizing the group's distinctiveness.

"I used to be a soldier, and they appear to be military personnel. But why are they all foreigners, both white and black?" pondered Kang Zhenggang, voicing his observations.

Amidst the hushed murmurs, Kang Zhenggang's keen hearing picked up the crowd's whispers. However, he paid little attention, leading his group into the elevator, ascending to the floor occupied by the Global Shipping Group.

Liu Yong awaited Kang Zhenggang's arrival inside the office, anticipating their scheduled meeting. Aware of their visit, Liu Yong had made preparations, including procuring a supply of "genetic medicine."

A knock resounded on the door, and Kang Zhenggang entered the room. He stood at attention, saluted, and firmly said, "Boss, Kang Zhenggang is reporting to you."

Liu Yong's face lit up with satisfaction as he surveyed Kang Zhenggang. "Very well, Kang Zhenggang. Your transformation is remarkable."

Indeed, Kang Zhenggang now exuded an air of a seasoned soldier. Several months prior, he had resembled more of a bodyguard than a warrior.

"Please, have a seat, and enlighten me on the current status of the Wolf Warrior project," Liu Yong gestured, urging Kang Zhenggang to sit down.

Taking a seat, Kang Zhenggang proceeded to provide a comprehensive report on the current state of the Wolf Warrior project. He highlighted the team's growth, now comprising nearly thirty members and detailed their recent successful operation.

"Our entire pack was deployed to assault a secret base belonging to Rhodes' armed forces. We eliminated over three hundred hostiles and neutralized their fifth-ranking leader," Kang Zhenggang revealed.

Following the report, Kang Zhenggang expressed a minor setback. "The only downside is that five of our members sustained injuries, with two in critical condition."

These two members had yet to partake in the "genetic medicine" treatment, further emphasizing the significant disparity between those who had and those who hadn't received the enhancement.

The team members who had benefited from the "genetic medicine" possessed unparalleled prowess, demonstrating superhuman strength, reflexes, marksmanship, and physical endurance. They even displayed exceptional situational awareness, effortlessly evading enemy fire.

Their unenhanced counterparts observed with envy, yearning for the day they too could experience the transformative effects of "genetic medicine." Kang Zhenggang assured them that as long as they remained loyal and performed admirably, the opportunity to receive the treatment would present itself in due course.

Kang Zhenggang carefully handpicked the six most exceptional individuals among the dozen unenhanced team members. He accompanied them to Huahai City, where they would undergo the "genetic medicine" treatment.

As news of the selected six spread among their comrades, a collective desire to excel and earn their chance at the transformative treatment took hold. They resolved to continue performing exceptionally and strive for a future where they would become as formidable as their enhanced peers.

"Boss, we have all six team members present. They have performed exceptionally well and are waiting in Reception Room 1," Kang Zhenggang informed Liu Yong.

Waving his hand dismissively, Liu Yong replied, "Very well, lead the way. Let's meet them."

The two men exited the office, going to Reception Room 1 together.

Upon entering the room, Liu Yong was greeted by the synchronized movement of the six team members. In one swift motion, they rose from their seats, stood at attention, saluted, and in unison proclaimed, "Hi, boss!"

Surprisingly, they spoke in Mandarin, not English, indicating they had tried to learn this greeting beforehand.

Satisfied, Liu Yong nodded and shook hands with each team member individually. With each handshake, the team member would salute before offering a brief self-introduction.

Liu Yong made a conscious effort to remember their names, noting that among the six players, five were men, and one was a black woman who exuded a captivating presence despite her shorter stature.

Commending their outstanding performance, Liu Yong handed each of them a small blue bottle, which in their eyes, symbolized the long-awaited dream of "genetic medicine." Unbeknownst to them, the small blue bottles contained zinc gluconate, not the expected genetic enhancement formula.

Filled with anticipation, the six team members eagerly clutched their bottles, aware that these substances could significantly enhance their combat abilities.

"You may consume it now and witness your transformation into something stronger," encouraged Liu Yong.

Without hesitation, the six individuals opened their bottles and downed their contents in a single gulp.

Meanwhile, Liu Yong accessed his pet panel, allocating 100 points of strength, speed, and physique to each team member. This additional boost would elevate them to superhuman soldiers like their predecessors.

Having endowed them with these newfound attributes, Liu Yong retrieved a small yellow bottle from his pocket and metaphorically painted an enticing future.

"As of now, you have experienced the normal version of the genetic medicine. However, I possess an enhanced version, and I hope you will continue to excel, for it is my intention to offer you the enhanced treatment in the future," Liu Yong announced, alluding to the enhanced genetic medicine contained in the small yellow bottle.

The mere thought of ordinary genetic medicine's potency had already sparked eagerness within the team members' eyes. They resolved to surpass themselves, striving for a future where they, too, would have the opportunity to embrace the enhanced version.

After consuming the regular genetic medicine, Kang Zhenggang ushered the six team members away. Soon, they would depart Huahai City and return to the Wolf Warriors training base, their stay limited to a mere day or two.

However, Kang Zhenggang himself was granted a more extended respite in Huahai City, as Liu Yong generously approved a half-month leave for him.

Meanwhile, in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, the mighty Bawang continued its journey, swirling over 2,000 nautical miles without pause. Its current position drew nearer to the deep-sea expanse of the Atlantic.

Growing hungry, the colossal creature sought to satiate its appetite, paying no heed to the average-sized fish that proved insignificant compared to its immense size.

Spotting a great white shark in the distance, Bawang swiftly closed the gap, prompting the shark, considered the region's apex predator, to retreat in fear. Yet, even in its desperate attempt to flee, the great white shark proved no match for the superior speed of the Overlord.

Within moments, the Overlord closed in, its enormous jaws unhinged to engulf the five to six-meter-long shark in a single gulp. The great white shark's demise was swift, and within a few bites, it became a part of the Overlord's big belly.

The area teemed with numerous great white sharks, yet Bawang remained undeterred. One by one, these formidable creatures fell prey to the overpowering might of the Overlord. In addition to the great white sharks, Bawang also feasted on other sizable fish that ventured into its path. These massive fish, weighing thousands of pounds, proved to be a more substantial meal, though they still failed to satisfy the enormous appetite of the Overlord. A pungent scent of blood infused the seawater as Bawang's feast continued.

Attracted by the scent, several great white sharks followed the trail, unaware of the colossal presence of the Overlord. Yet, despite their efforts, they remained oblivious to the massive predator lurking nearby.