Qin Yue's Transformation

But Qin Yue thought of one problem: money.

Buying Light-Orb Flowers would cost tens of thousands. They had stayed in the villa these past two days and had not managed to gather enough money, so she said worriedly.

"Xiaomei, I don't have enough money."

"It's fine, I have plenty. Look." Song Xiaomei pulled open a drawer, revealing an entire drawer full of cash.

"So much?"

Qin Yue was stunned. She stared at the drawer of money in disbelief, feeling that Song Xiaomei was practically a little rich girl.

"Hehe, I saved it all. Fifty thousand was given to me by my parents. They went out on a mission the day before yesterday and won't be back for over ten days. This fifty thousand is my living allowance."

Song Xiaomei spoke confidently, her little face brimming with delight.

"You really are a little rich girl. Whoever marries you in the future will be incredibly lucky," Qin Yue said enviously.

"Of course. But I wouldn't settle for just anyone. The person I like must be a hero who stands tall and proud."

Song Xiaomei clenched her little fists, her big eyes filled with tiny stars.

However, she quickly remembered the matter at hand and hurriedly picked up her phone to call the twin brothers.

These phones could only be used within Blackstone City. Outside the city, mutant beasts caused massive interference with the signal, making them completely unusable.

As a result, phones were heavily restricted. Even within the city, only wealthy families could afford to use them.

Ring, ring!

"Hello, this is Song Xiaomei. I need to ask you two for a favor."

After getting through, Song Xiaomei did not give them a chance to speak and rattled off a long explanation.

"Alright, it's settled. I told them to pay in advance. Once they deliver the Light-Orb Flowers, I'll give them one thousand yuan for making the trip."

Song Xiaomei spoke with satisfaction. This method of getting things done with money suited her quite well.

"I'll cover the thousand yuan. I've saved up some money from my last two missions," Qin Yue said after thinking it over.

"No, no. Your task now is to teach me how to use a scythe. Consider this money your tutoring fee."

After speaking, Song Xiaomei picked up two scythes that looked like those wielded by the Reaper and handed one of them to Qin Yue.

"Alright, then let's go practice in the courtyard," Qin Yue said seriously.

"Exactly what I wanted."

Song Xiaomei gripped the long Reaper's Scythe in her fair little hand and quickly headed into the courtyard to practice.

The Reaper's Scythe was a weapon her father had collected. It happened to be perfect for use this time, and it actually felt quite handy.

Song Xiaomei really liked using this kind of Reaper's Scythe. It felt far more useful than a dagger.

Combined with her frenzied practice over the last two days, her combat skills had improved by leaps and bounds, and she was becoming increasingly proficient.

Time passed slowly as she practiced, and soon dusk arrived.

Qin Yue looked at the sky, feeling a little worried. She did not know why the Light-Orb Flowers had not been delivered yet.

Ding-dong! Ding-dong!

The sound of the doorbell came from the front gate, instantly drawing the attention of Song Xiaomei and Qin Yue in the courtyard.

"Who is it?" Song Xiaomei called out.

"It's us."

Familiar voices came from outside the courtyard. They belonged to Feng Zuo and Feng You, the pair of twins.

"We're coming."

Song Xiaomei and Qin Yue quickly went to the gate. They did not open it immediately, instead checking through the peephole first.

"It's them, along with their summoned beasts. So many Light-Orb Flowers—they're so pretty."

Only after Song Xiaomei confirmed that there were no other strangers outside did she slowly open the gate.

"Why did you come so late? We were getting worried," Song Xiaomei said unhappily.

"Something held us up."

Feng Zuo smiled and held out a bundle of Light-Orb Flowers. Yet instead of giving them to Song Xiaomei beside him, he turned and handed them to Qin Yue on the other side.

"Hm?"

Song Xiaomei and Qin Yue were both puzzled. But they had to take the Light-Orb Flowers, so Qin Yue reached out for them.

Whoosh!

A sharp sound tore through the air. A dagger flashing with cold light stabbed out, viciously targeting Qin Yue's abdomen.

"Watch out!" Song Xiaomei cried out in alarm at the sight.

Rip!

After the sound of tearing flesh, black blood dripped little by little from the blade of the scythe onto the ground.

Qin Yue stood behind Feng Zuo, her fair hand gripping the Reaper's Scythe. Its sharp blade had torn a deep wound into Feng Zuo's arm.

At that critical moment, when she had been suddenly attacked at the very limit of danger—

Qin Yue instinctively swung the Reaper's Scythe in her hand, narrowly dodging the opponent's attack at the last possible second and seizing the chance to hack into his right arm.

Such an instinctive reaction shocked not only Song Xiaomei, but even Qin Yue herself.

But this was not the time to think about it. Song Xiaomei gripped her Reaper's Scythe tightly, glaring furiously at Feng Zuo as her whole body tensed, ready to fight at any moment.

"Why did you attack Qin Yue? Have you gone insane?!"

"I'm sorry. Kill me. Let me be free."

A hoarse voice suddenly rang out. Feng Zuo's hair lifted slightly, revealing dull eyes and a stiff, wooden expression.

"Y-you... what happened to you?"

Song Xiaomei froze, unable to believe Feng Zuo had become like this. He had clearly not been this way earlier.

"Back away. Their movements and expressions look just like the Red Wolves that attacked us before!"

Qin Yue immediately pulled Song Xiaomei away and warily stared at the twin brothers and their Gale Wolves.

"Die!"

The twin brothers suddenly moved. Gripping two sharp daggers, they thrust forward and began wildly slashing without regard for their lives.

Awoo~

The two Gale Wolves followed close behind, opening their foul-smelling jaws as their icy fangs viciously snapped at Qin Yue's hands and feet.

"Big Black!"

Song Xiaomei immediately called for Big Black, seeking help.

Roar!

A roar shook the surroundings as the Black Iron-rank Big Black Bear charged over on all fours and slammed violently into the two Gale Wolves, knocking them flying.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Scythes and daggers collided in midair, scattering showers of sparks.

The Reaper's Scythe in Qin Yue's hand whirled in an impenetrable defense, blocking every attack. She even countered several times, leaving wounds on her opponents.

"Be careful. Like those Red Wolves, they've become living dead. They don't feel pain!" Song Xiaomei saw the blackened wounds on them and immediately warned her.

"Mm."

Qin Yue nodded, her fair hand tightly clutching the Reaper's Scythe. As she swung it, she suddenly felt as though she could wield it however she wished.

That feeling of complete mastery, that counterattack integrated into her instincts, made her feel utterly exhilarated.

In this state, she and Song Xiaomei had originally fought the twin brothers together. But as the battle continued, Qin Yue alone blocked every attack.

By the end, she had forced the twin brothers back again and again by herself, leaving them covered in wounds.

"So strong!"

Song Xiaomei was deeply moved. As a truly outstanding student, she had always been first place ever since childhood and was widely recognized as a genius.

Especially after being trained by her parents, her close-combat abilities had become exceptional, earning the envy of many.

But now—

Watching Qin Yue effortlessly swing her scythe, Song Xiaomei felt an enormous gap between them.

Qin Yue's movements now flowed as naturally as drifting clouds and running water. She looked unbelievably cool.

Is this what inheritance means? If only I could obtain an inheritance too! Song Xiaomei's eyes filled with envy.

Caw! Caw! Caw!

The cries of crows rang out. Along with them, a black crow appeared in the sky.

The next second—

The black crow split into dozens, suddenly diving down like a rain of swords.

"Not good!!"