First Evolution

Su Ze immediately knew that people from the mysterious organization had tracked Xu Sheng to their shop.

However, they were only inquiring about him and hadn't tried to retrieve the Tier 4 extract.

It seemed that even the mysterious organization was unwilling to clash with Evolution Technology over a single tube of Tier 4 extract.

After hanging up the phone, Su Ze left the private room. It was already dark outside.

He went to the front desk of the bathhouse and said to the attendant, "I'll be staying here for a few days. Please extend my room reservation."

As he spoke, he directly paid twenty thousand yuan.

"Oh, and please have someone change my sheets. Also, I don't need a technician."

"Y-yes, sir." The attendant was stunned for a moment before reacting and nodding quickly.

Su Ze turned and left the bathhouse, then took a taxi to a Life Pharmaceutical branch.

Life Pharmaceutical had two branches in Black Rock City, and Su Ze went to the one closer to him.

Unlike the Evolution Technology branch, the Life Pharmaceutical store primarily sold various evolutionary medicines, with extracts and rare items being secondary and not sold in large quantities.

The "Body Conditioning and Digestion Tablets" that Su Ze wanted to buy were one of Life Pharmaceutical's star products and the most expensive in its category. However, Su Ze wasn't short on money and bought seven or eight bottles in one go. He also purchased a few bottles of Body Strengthening Pills and obtained a Life Pharmaceutical anonymous membership card.

While getting the membership card, Su Ze struck up a conversation with the store manager and inquired about some information regarding Black Rock City.

Su Ze had spent several million yuan at their store in one go, making him a significant customer. The store manager's attitude towards Su Ze was extremely respectful, and he answered all his questions truthfully.

Half an hour later, Su Ze left Life Pharmaceutical, feeling satisfied.

The information he had gathered from the store manager was all in preparation for leaving Mu Kingdom. He could have directly asked Xu Sheng, but he considered the possibility that Xu Sheng might betray him and leak his information to the mysterious organization, which would put him in danger. It was wise to be cautious.

With the aid of the medicine, he would be able to fully digest the Rock Scorpion Extract in two to three days and complete his first evolution. After that, he intended to leave Mu Kingdom as soon as possible.

Su Ze's best option was to go to the neighboring Luofan Kingdom, for no other reason than its proximity.

Black Rock City and Luofan Kingdom were separated only by the Black Rock Mountain Range.

To go to another country, he would have to leave Black Rock City and travel to another border city. He didn't even have legal identification, so the journey would undoubtedly be difficult.

"Going to Luofan Kingdom requires using the border crossing road, which is the official route between the two countries and is considered safe. However, the Zhao Family and the mysterious organization are definitely watching out for me trying to leave the country. Taking this route would be walking right into a trap!"

"Therefore, if I want to go to Luofan Kingdom, my only option is to smuggle myself across..."

Su Ze took a deep breath. Smuggling was also dangerous, as it meant he would have to traverse the Black Rock Mountain Range, which was infested with exotic beasts.

The Black Rock Mountain Range lay across the border between Mu Kingdom and Luofan Kingdom, an obstacle that could not be bypassed.

"There are Tier 3 exotic beasts in the Black Rock Mountain Range. Although they are rare, encountering one means death. There are also quite a few Tier 2 exotic beasts, which I am no match for."

"I need to join a group..."

On the outskirts of Black Rock City.

The foul-smelling old man who had previously fought Zhang Fantie was now bowing respectfully to a figure shrouded in shadow.

This person emerged from the shadows. He appeared to be in his late thirties or early forties, with well-defined facial features, looking handsome and composed. However, his garish, multicolored "kill matt" hairstyle ruined his demeanor.

If Su Ze saw his face, he would immediately recognize him as the mysterious person who had made a deal with Zhao Lingxiao in Qinggu City, arranging for Zhao Lingxiao to assassinate Princess Zhuzhi.

"Elder Feng," the foul-smelling old man said, bowing.

"Steward Diao, have you found that Zhao kid yet?" the multicolored-haired middle-aged Elder Feng asked.

"Not yet, but I've already had people keeping a close watch on the Black Rock Airport, the border crossing road, and other key routes. I've also ordered spiders to conduct a carpet search of the entire Black Rock City. He can't hide for long." The foul-smelling old man, Steward Diao, replied.

Elder Feng nodded. "You must find him. Every bloodline crystal is crucial and cannot be lost."

"I will do my best!" Steward Diao quickly said. "There's also something else. I discovered that the Zhao Family is also searching for Zhao Lingxiao everywhere today, deploying people at various transportation hubs. Furthermore, it was Zhao Family's thug who received a call this morning and then set out to apprehend Zhao Lingxiao. We feared some unforeseen changes, so we acted preemptively."

"I recall Zhao Yuanyi only having this one son. Why has the Zhao Family's attitude suddenly changed, leading them to want to apprehend him?"

Elder Feng frowned, scratching his multicolored explosion of hair. "After I induced the Zhao kid to agree to the deal, I left Qinggu City. The capitals of various countries are forbidden territories for us. Even I dared not linger. It seems some interesting things happened after I left. Unfortunately, it looks like I missed a good show."

Steward Diao asked, "Should we send people to Qinggu City to investigate?"

Elder Feng nodded. "Go and make arrangements."

Two days later.

Bihai Tangcheng Bathhouse.

To minimize the risk of exposure, Su Ze had been holed up in his private room at the bathhouse for two days without going out. Food and drinks were delivered to him by the bathhouse staff.

After two days of non-stop medication, he had finally completely digested the Rock Scorpion Extract.

His physical fitness had improved again, and his condition was at its peak. Now, he could finally begin his evolution.

Hoo!

Su Ze let out a deep breath. Although he felt confident about his evolution, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous at this crucial moment.

Su Ze closed his eyes and lay down on the large bed. Evolution didn't require him to sit cross-legged like in novels; he could assume any comfortable position. There were no specific posture requirements.

After finding his most relaxed position, Su Ze sensed the evolutionary power within him. As a Mortal Lifeform, the evolutionary power within him had no color. It merely emitted a faint, transparent evolutionary light, like an underpowered light bulb.

Evolution!

With a thought, Su Ze's internal evolutionary power began to flow on its own, circulating throughout his body like blood. It was an instinct, requiring no control from Su Ze, nor could he control it.

As it flowed, the evolutionary light emanating from the evolutionary power gradually took on color, turning a deep crimson.

This crimson evolutionary light represented the completion of the first stage of evolution, the pupal stage. Su Ze's evolutionary power had transformed into that of the pupal stage.

However, the evolution was not over. The crimson evolutionary power began to move slowly throughout Su Ze's body. Wherever it passed, his body underwent transformation under its influence.

From his skin, to his blood, muscles, fat, bones... a comprehensive metamorphosis. Evolution!

Every cell in Su Ze's body was undergoing a fundamental change, and his genes were being rewritten under the influence of the evolutionary power.

The evolutionary power lingered for an exceptionally long time when it reached Su Ze's heart and brain, as if modifying these two areas was a major undertaking.

Finally, the evolutionary power completed its journey throughout his body and gradually receded, disappearing into Su Ze.

Su Ze suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze bright and shining, like stars.

Evolution, complete!