The fire chief's brow furrowed slightly as he waved his hand. "Don't panic. Let this young man give it a try. Keep two firefighters on standby for immediate support. The rest of you, get back to extinguishing the fire! Also, set up a safety air cushion below the young man and monitor his safety at all times! If the situation changes, be ready to rescue him immediately!"

"Yes, sir!" the firefighters responded in unison.

After a moment of silence, Captain Chen quietly watched Xia Liang's figure. Just what is the story behind this deliveryman? To be so agile, climbing with his bare hands… that's not something an ordinary person can do! But no matter what, he's the only hope for the child in apartment 502 right now.

"Today's Focus News! A serious fire has broken out in Qingyun City's Jinyu Residential Complex, and we are bringing you a live report. Thanks to a passerby who spotted the fire and promptly reported it, the crowd was evacuated and major casualties have been avoided so far. But just then, a woman appeared, claiming her three-year-old child was still trapped in their home.

"Firefighters immediately prepared a rescue, but a gas cylinder suddenly exploded, blocking the fire access route. With the rescue attempt failed, the firefighters were at a loss.

"Suddenly, a deliveryman stepped forward. He burst through the crowd, showcasing extraordinary agility. In just a few dozen seconds, he has already climbed to the security bars on the third floor! Let's cheer for this deliveryman and hope he succeeds in his rescue!!"

"Go, deliveryman, go! The deliveryman is the best!"

Viewers in front of their TVs stared in utter shock.

What was happening? A deliveryman was free-climbing a building to save someone?

The headline alone piqued the audience's curiosity, and they glued their eyes to the live broadcast. The deliveryman's identity was particularly captivating; he was fearless in the face of danger, willing to risk his life for others, and climbing a building with his bare hands. The difficulty was immense, and the thought alone was both thrilling and terrifying!

This deliveryman was incredible!

「At the same time, in the Neon Cafe.」

As the cafe's idle owner, Qingxue was listening to the news on the television. On the screen, a deliveryman in a yellow jacket was climbing toward the fifth floor as thick smoke and a raging fire billowed from a nearby window.

Qingxue shot to her feet. Her jaw dropped, speechless. She recognized that figure in an instant!

Xia Liang? What's with that guy? Delivering food is one thing, but to suddenly stop and play the hero! What in the world is he thinking? He's even on TV, scaling walls and flying up eaves… anyone who didn't know better would think he'd been bitten by a spider! What is wrong with Xia Liang, messing around all day instead of focusing on proper business?

Although being a hero was a good thing, you had to act within your capabilities, not just be reckless. Qingxue couldn't help but worry.

…

"Hey! Be careful, young man!"

"I can't watch anymore! My heart is pounding! It's one thing if he saves the person, but if he fails and falls himself, it's all over!"

"Safety first, young man, please be careful!"

"Right, right, safety is the most important thing! You have to be cautious!"

"Exactly, get a firm grip and don't rush!"

The onlookers chattered away, each offering their own words of encouragement.

In reality, climbing without safety ropes meant visibility was extremely low, and there were numerous blind spots. A climber could only see what was directly in front of them; anything higher up was obscured, creating a great deal of uncertainty about where to place their hands. So, the uncles and aunties below started shouting directions all at once, hoping to help Xia Liang.

"That's it, foot to the left a bit, get a firm hold! Yes, yes! Right there!"

"Step on that railing! Then grab onto the left side! That's it, you can get up from there!"

Xia Liang glanced at the railing more than three meters away from him…

What the hell? This is ridiculous! Does This Master have legs that long? Who is that shouting such nonsense? Do you think I've eaten a Gum-Gum Fruit or something?

"Elder Liu, look how far that railing is! How could he possibly reach that? You're just causing trouble!" someone in the crowd shouted.

"Alright, alright, everyone means well, but let's all quiet down for a moment and not confuse the young man. Besides, we have professionals here!" a firefighter called out, putting a stop to the crowd's chaotic instructions. The firefighters then took over, guiding the operation.

…

The situation was dire as the fire continued to spread!

Fortunately, Xia Liang pushed off with force from the fourth-floor air conditioner, leaped up, and grabbed the fifth-floor balcony! With a powerful pull, he hauled himself steadily onto the fifth floor.

A collective gasp went through the crowd. This scene was astonishing! It was a textbook maneuver, and the firefighters on site cheered in unison. The other onlookers were so scared their hearts nearly burst from their chests.

"Does… does this young man know kung fu?" a middle-aged man wondered aloud.

"He must! That agility is unbelievable. If he had made a single mistake, he would have really fallen!"

Everyone watched with their hearts in their throats. Talk about taking awesome to a whole new level!

…

The police officers and firefighters fell silent, their expressions turning grim as they realized a serious problem.

What about the security bars?

The deliveryman hadn't brought any tools with him. Even if he reached the fifth floor, he couldn't get into the apartment! It was a critical flaw in the plan. In their initial astonishment at his skill, no one had considered it. Only now did it dawn on them: he had no tools to remove the bars.

"Quick! Find a way to get the firefighting shears up to him," the fire chief commanded urgently.

Time was of the essence; not a second could be wasted. No one knew when the fire would spread to 501, nor how much longer the child inside could hold on.

However, just as the firefighters were figuring out how to get the shears up to him, Xia Liang, on the balcony of 501, made a move that stunned everyone present.

He gripped the bars of the security grating tightly with both hands, his arms spreading wide as he assumed a pulling stance.

…

"Is… is the deliveryman trying to…"

"No, no, that's impossible! That's just wishful thinking. Those security bars are incredibly sturdy. There's no way he could succeed!"

A fervent discussion erupted among the onlookers. They all guessed Xia Liang's intentions, but none held out much hope for his success.

That's right. Xia Liang intended to rip the security bars apart with his bare hands.

I know it would be impossible for a normal person. Even the world's strongest man couldn't do it. But who am I? If I can't do it, who can? I'm the world's only superhuman, a true man at the pinnacle of human evolution, my body transformed by the Gene Potion!

Xia Liang strained, his solid muscles flexing and bulging with power.

SCREECH… CREAK… CREAK…

A piercing, metallic grating sound erupted.

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