Awakening The Gluttony Talent: I Become Stronger By Eating

148 Military Zone’s Advisor and Concurrent 4th Battalion Captain

[Ding! Detected that host is unable to absorb the humongous mass of energy. Due to potential risk of host bursting his body, system will officially accept the remaining energy.]

Just as the energy within Lu Yu’s body kept bursting forth and his chaotic body was on the verge of losing control, the system absorbed all the energy.

Lu Yu opened his eyes and looked at all the tubes running through his whole body. He ripped all of them off and got up.

Outside, the soldier guarding this place stared in confounded silence at the melting ice. What made him even more bewildered was a man with a teenager’s appearance and a naked torso, walking out of the room. A terrifying aura emanated from that man’s body.

“Stop right there! Are you a human or ghost?”

That soldier’s voice was trembling, and his weapon was pointing directly at Lu Yu. He remembered clearly that there was only a corpse lying inside the room, yet now this thing was standing before him, very much alive and kicking.

In the apocalypse, after the Spiritual Energy Renaissance, there were many dead people who turned into zombies, becoming monsters completely devoid of humanity that devoured humankind. He could not allow this kind of monster to leave this place. He would not back off even if it meant risking his life to stop it.

Lu Yu was so angry that he burst out laughing instead. “Look at me. Do I look like a zombie?”

The soldier rubbed his eyes. When he saw that Lu Yu’s movements were no different from ordinary humans, he sighed with relief. His wobbling legs gave way, and he sank to the floor. However, almost immediately, he stood up again and said with a salute, “Good day, Sir! Please forgive me if I have offended you earlier.”

Lu Yu patted this soldier’s shoulder and said, “You did the right thing.”

News of Lu Yu’s resurrection spread rapidly to Xu Qingguo’s ears. He was astounded, but in the next moment, he burst out in loud laughter. His tense expression instantly relaxed visibly.

Song Yu and Qin Yong rushed over at once. When they saw Lu Yu very much alive and kicking, Qin Yong couldn’t contain himself anymore. With tears in his eyes, he said with a hearty laugh, “Hahaha… I told you so. Heaven will help a good man like Captain Lu. He will definitely not die!”

With that, he gave Lu Yu a punch on his chest, but his fist felt a shot of pain upon contact. Qin Yong retracted his fist and asked in surprise, “Captain Lu, why does your body feel like a block of metal?”

Then, he widened his eyes as if he had seen a ghost and stammered, “Captain Lu, your level…”

Did Captain Lu achieve a breakthrough again? What seemed to be an impossible realm to break through by other people’s standard, was achieved by Lu Yu as easily as eating or drinking. This was too heaven-defying.

Song Yu also said in jest, “With your rate of breaking through, you are really putting those gifted geniuses from the four great families to shame.”

At this moment, Doctor Xiao had also heard the news and rushed here. Seeing Lu Yu, who was completely lifeless not long ago, appearing alive and well in front of him, he said with a solemn expression, “Mister, as you have just recovered, I would like to conduct a complete health check on your body to see if there are other lingering residual effects, so that we can eradicate them in time.”

An hour later, after conducting a full medical check-up, Doctor Xiao adjusted the glasses on his nose bridge and said with a face full of disbelief, “This is really a medical miracle. This is the first time I have come across a case like yours.”

Not only did he come back to life, but all the injuries on his body had healed completely. Those injuries involved massive damage to the major organs that could not be cured by any means available. Only a Saint could overcome the damage to his body.

However, in the whole Federation, the number of Saints could be counted on one hand. Even within the innermost confines of the Federation, Saints would not show themselves so readily, much less emerge to save Lu Yu.

“My brother, as your case can be considered a miracle in the field of medicine, can you tell me in detail your situation?” Doctor Xiao stared at Lu Yu fixedly, trembling with excitement. He looked very much like a lecherous man lusting after a very beautiful woman.

He already whipped out a notepad, fully prepared to record down the details.

Lu Yu said briefly but comprehensively, “I have an excellent physique, and can eat anything without problems.”

Doctor Xiao was taken by surprise, then continued, “I can pay you any amount you want.”

Song Yu nearly burst out laughing, but quickly covered her mouth as she giggled. Doctor Xiao was a highly-regarded authority in Flame Country’s medical field and so many people had to beg him to treat them. Yet, over here, he had to concede defeat in front of Lu Yu.

Seeing that the persistent Doctor Xiao refused to give up when he couldn’t get any answers, Song Yu interrupted, “Lu Yu is a patient who has just recovered. He still needs to rest. Doctor Xiao, why don’t you ask him again on another day?”

Doctor Xiao could only give up with a bitter smile.

The moment Doctor Xiao left, another soldier came in to report that the Military Lord Xu Qingguo wanted to see Lu Yu.

Lu Yu arrived at a big military compound. After pushing open the door, he found Xu Qingguo having his meal, while Qi Lei was standing behind him.

When the two of them saw Lu Yu appearing alive and well in front of them, they were astonished. This was particularly so for Qi Lei, who had witnessed with his own eyes the brutality of that battle. Every wound on Lu Yu’s body was fatal, yet he survived miraculously.

On top of that, he achieved another breakthrough in his cultivation!

Qi Lei could sense that he had broken through to Great Grand Master Grade 5, and was only one step away from the Advance Great Grand Master stage. Qi Lei was aghast, and his mouth was opened so wide that it could swallow an egg.

“Hmm! Not bad! Glowing and radiant, dashing and heroic. Just as I expected from you!” When they met again, Xu Qingguo nodded with great satisfaction.

The last time he saw Lu Yu, the latter was only a Great Martial Master. Now he was already a Great Grand Master. This kind of genius was a rare treasure in the Gamma Military Zone.

Xu Qingguo continued, “I have a thorough understanding of the matter in Lunan City. You have worked hard. Speaking of which, the four big dojos and the City Lord’s Office have been abusing their authority, taking bribes to line their own pockets. I have conclusive evidence of their guilt here. They deserved to be killed!”

Xu Qingguo clarified this matter because he intended to side with Lu Yu. Otherwise, when the Federation started pursuing accountability, it would be difficult to resolve satisfactorily.

“It is all thanks to the Honorable Military Lord’s grace that I was able to survive.” Realizing Xu Qingguo’s good intentions, Lu Yu felt a warm sensation welling up in his heart.

Xu Qingguo looked at Lu Yu with a beaming face. Then, suddenly, he became stern-looking and barked out loud, “4th Squadron Leader Lu Yu, listen up!”

“In recognition of your immense and important contribution to the country and the military zone, as well as your abilities having met our requirements, I hereby appoint you to be the Advisor to the Gamma Military Zone and concurrent Captain of the 4th Battalion!”

“Your appointment will be announced to the whole military zone in due course!”

In this era, the military zone possessed a high level of autonomy. Other than the reassignment of the post of the Military Lord, all other military posts were appointed by the Military Lord himself.

In every major military zone, all the positions in ascending order were as followed: Squadron Captain, Platoon Captain, Battalion Captain, military zone’s Major General, Lieutenant General, General, and finally the Military Lord!

A Battalion Captain was the highest post in the lowest tier of officers, but the military zone’s Advisor was very different.

This position was an administrative post and did not come with any commanding authority. However, he could devise strategies on behalf of the General, and even the Military Lord, and construct political and legislative institutions. This authority he wielded was extremely big.

Even Qi Lei got a shock. When the Military Lord appointed Lu Yu to this post, it showed that he was going all out to protect Lu Yu.

As a high-ranking officer in the military zone, when the federal government wanted to pursue accountability, they could not put Lu Yu on trial immediately. They would have to obtain the permission of Flame Country’s highest level before they could try him. In the interim, if anyone was found to have wantonly implemented torture without explicit approval, he would be severely punished!