7:30 p.m.
The last rays of sunlight gradually faded, and night slowly cloaked the land.
Outside the gates of Qingyun High School in Yun City, a golden Aberrant Creature appeared, its body wreathed in black lightning and its aura utterly feeble.
On closer inspection, it had puncture wounds in both shoulders, with golden blood trickling from them.
"Lord Black Dragon, I've come to serve you. Please, take back your lightning!"
The golden Aberrant Creature dropped to its knees with a thud. Its sharp, hoarse voice rang across the entire school.
Ever since Gu Qijue had injured it that morning, its wounds had been unable to heal, and the violent thunderbolts raging inside it had refused to dissipate. They had continued to destroy its vitality, and devouring any number of living beings had done no good.
Unwilling to die, it had no choice but to come here, hoping that the man could save it.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh—
Zhao Hu, Ji Shang, and White Fox hurried over at the sound.
When they saw that it was an Aberrant Creature, all three were taken aback.
But when they saw how badly wounded and feeble it was, they breathed a sigh of relief.
"You're looking for our boss?"
On this scorching day, White Fox wore a cool, white combat outfit. Her long, snowy legs were slender and straight, her figure full and curvaceous, and her exquisite, alluring face radiated charm. Her captivating eyes seemed able to ensnare anyone's soul.
She was now at the peak of the Third Order. Give her another two or three fruits, and she could steadily advance to the Fourth Order.
Zhao Hu and Ji Shang had each consumed two Mutation Fruits and absorbed sunlight for a whole day. Zhao Hu, with his Emperor-tier Super Martial Ability, was at the Early Third Order, while Ji Shang, with his Saint Tier Super Martial Ability, was at the Late Third Order.
"Yes. I'm Guilai, and I'm willing to serve Lord Black Dragon. I only ask him to remove the thunderbolts inside me. If this goes on, I'll die."
Its voice was hoarse and sharp, filled with malice.
"Come inside and wait for now. Boss is still asleep."
White Fox was delighted. If they could gain the service of an Aberrant Creature, it would be another great asset to their side.
Whoosh! Whoosh—
Just then, two Super Martial Artists rushed over from afar.
The one in front wore a suit of Yasha armor, while the one behind wore White Tiger armor. Judging by their curvy figures, they were both women.
"Who are you?"
They stopped outside the school gate. First, they glanced at Guilai kneeling on the ground, then turned to White Fox and the others, looking as if they were facing a great threat.
Ji Shang called out, "Who are you?"
"Who am I?"
The woman in the Yasha armor removed her helmet and said, "I'm the principal here!"
"Ah! Principal, it's you!"
As a student here, Ji Shang recognized the woman at a glance.
Bai Jingyi looked at Ji Shang. "What's going on? Are there any survivors left in the school? I'm here to take them to the Imperial Army shelter."
Ji Shang said, "Well, let's go inside and talk."
"Fine."
Bai Jingyi led her daughter into the school. Seeing them, Guilai followed behind.
It badly wanted to devour these humans. It was pure instinct.
The meeting room on the second floor of the principal's building.
"What? Your boss is staying in my room?"
When Bai Jingyi learned what had happened, a flush crossed her mature, alluring face.
Damn it!
Her vibrator was still in the drawer.
After hearing why she had come, Ji Shang shook her head. "Principal, if Boss isn't going to the Imperial Shelter, neither are we. You should ask around and see if any survivors want to go with you."
Bai Jingyi frowned. "You're Super Martial Artists too. If you don't register, you'll be considered rebels. You've seen how powerful the Empire is."
"It doesn't matter. As long as we can stay with Boss!" Ji Shang said firmly.
"I'd like to meet your boss," Bai Jingyi said.
Ji Shang nodded. "Sure, but Boss hasn't gotten up yet. We'll have to wait."
By now, Gu Qijue was actually already awake.
After a comfortable nap, he was leaning against the bed, eating one Mutation Fruit after another.
He still had 108 in hand. After swallowing fifteen, he advanced to the Late Fourth Order.
After swallowing another thirty, he advanced to the peak of the Fourth Order.
After swallowing another fifty, he advanced to the Fifth Order.
Thirteen were left. Gu Qijue decided not to eat any more. Even if he finished the rest, they wouldn't be enough to advance him to the middle stage of the Fifth Order.
"What a pity. There are still too few Mutation Fruits."
Gu Qijue shook his head, picked up the phone beside the bed, and started browsing.
He came across a news story.
He tapped it open.
"Chu Yuan of the Hidden Dragon Empire, a Great Grandmaster. Impressive!"
The video didn't surprise Gu Qijue. In his previous life, he had already known of Chu Yuan, a pillar of humanity and a stabilizing force among people.
But Gu Qijue wasn't afraid of him. Given time to devour and evolve, surpassing Chu Yuan was only a matter of time.
Because, as far as he knew, even Chu Yuan hadn't been much of a match for the Black Dragon in his previous life.
Another night fell. Gu Qijue got up to wash and groom himself, wearing only a pair of black pants and no shirt.
He would be going out at night to hunt and devour Mutated Creatures. His clothes could burst off at any moment, so there was no point in putting on a shirt.
Gu Qijue planned to devour his way to the Seventh Order, then attack Mu Qingxue's shelter and take it for himself.
As for whether the Empire would bomb the shelter after he occupied it, Gu Qijue didn't believe they would disregard the lives of several thousand survivors.
If they really did, Yun City would have no need for the Empire. Gu Qijue would take its place.
After washing up, Gu Qijue lit a cigarette and walked out.
He arrived at the meeting room on the second floor.
"Boss!"
White Fox, Ji Shang, and Zhao Hu, who had been waiting there, rose and called out to him.
Bai Jingyi and her daughter, Su Qian, also turned to look him over.
The man made them feel the threat of death.
The mother and daughter were both at the Late Second Order, with Emperor-tier Super Martial Abilities. At the Yun City shelter, they were the leaders of a Super Martial Artist team.
Most Emperor-tier Super Martial Artists could advance to the Second Order after absorbing sunlight for a day.
"Lord Black Dragon, please save me! From this moment on, my life belongs to you!"
Guilai, its aura feeble, slid across the floor on its knees and came to a halt in front of Gu Qijue, begging desperately.
"An Aberrant Creature like you will find it hard to suppress the urge to devour humans. How am I supposed to trust you?" Gu Qijue said indifferently, looking down at Guilai kneeling before him.
"I'll do everything I can to suppress it. Please, Lord Black Dragon, give me a chance!" Guilai kowtowed again and again.
"I can suppress the thunderbolts inside you. But if you can't control the urge to hunt and devour humans, they'll erupt and warn you."
Gu Qijue placed one hand on Guilai's hideous head. Lightning crackled in his palm, charged with a destructive aura.
A moment later, the thunderbolts raging inside Guilai had become a ball of lightning inside its head.
"Eat these two fruits. They'll fully heal your injuries."
Gu Qijue casually tossed two Mutation Fruits onto the floor.
"Thank you, Master!"
Guilai was overjoyed. It snatched up the fruits and stuffed them into its mouth.
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