Severe Consequences

For no apparent reason.

After the barefoot man left, the storm dispersed, and the rain gave way to clear skies.

Liu Di was somewhat dazed.

It felt as though he had just survived a brush with death.

After returning to the Experimental Graveyard, he stood there in a trance.

That barefoot man had appeared out of nowhere. There was no information on him at all. He had merely left behind a few contemptuous words before departing.

Who exactly was he?

What did he want?

Liu Di had no clue whatsoever.

But that overwhelming sense of pressure had been utterly real.

Magic Child said, "That man's physique far surpassed the limits of an ordinary human."

Liu Di's expression turned stern. "Was he a New Human?"

"Doesn't seem like it."

Magic Child appeared, his expression more solemn than ever. "Do you remember Little Xia's and Noah's abilities? Little Xia's strength skyrockets when he drinks, and Noah can also drastically boost his power by using that technique called Body Burst."

"I think that man's physical strength was about the same as yours. He's probably a genetic evolver, an extremely rare one."

"But..."

"He seemed to have some way of suddenly doubling his own strength."

"That's a little terrifying."

"As for his ability, it seemed to be some kind of remote telekinesis."

Liu Di nodded quietly. "This world is different from what I imagined."

As he spoke, Liu Di did something unprecedented and lit a cigarette he had quit long ago.

"Yeah."

Magic Child nodded as well. "The truly powerful people aren't in ordinary society at all."

"He bears hostility toward me. He's arrogant too, disregarding everything. To me, that's both humiliation and an opportunity. During this time, we need to grow in secret."

Liu Di's eyes flickered. "One day, when we meet again,