One Finger to Subdue the Enemy

They all knew that Fourth Master of the Lin Family was strong, but without using Gene Shift Power, without the defensive boost of an Alloy Body, how could mere flesh and blood withstand an Alloy Grade power attack?

Did he want to defeat the Superspeed Gunslinger with speed? That seemed even more impossible. The Superspeed Gunslinger was a top-tier speed-type Alloy Creature, and its attack speed reigned supreme among Alloy Grade creatures.

Facing the Superspeed Gunslinger, he had actually claimed there was no need to use Gene Shift Power. Other than arrogant, they truly could not think of a second word to describe Fourth Master Lin.

Only Lao Ye knew that it was not that Lin Shen did not want to use Gene Shift Power—it was that he simply had no ability to undergo Gene Shift.

Lao Ye had already prepared to intervene by force when he suddenly saw Lin Shen look at him. The resolve in his eyes made Lao Ye pause in slight surprise.

"Since Fourth Master is so confident, Young Master Qi, then fulfill his wish. Don't delay Fourth Master's performance," Wang Tianer said, a trace of killing intent flashing through his eyes.

Lin Xiangdong was powerful, but if he was arrogant enough not to use Gene Shift Power, then even a body of flesh and blood could be killed. Perhaps this was a perfect opportunity.

Qi Shuheng had clearly understood Wang Tianer's meaning as well. Smiling, he said, "Since Fourth Master insists, then I can only obey."

At Qi Shuheng's command, the Superspeed Gunslinger's cold mechanical hand moved like lightning, drawing the pistol at its waist in an instant.

Fast... far too fast...

The spectators only saw a blur before the pistol had already been drawn from the Superspeed Gunslinger's waist. They had not seen how it had been drawn at all.

"So fast!" Just as they were still marveling at the Superspeed Gunslinger's speed, they witnessed an even more shocking sight.

The Superspeed Gunslinger's speed had already been enough to stun them, yet in that fleeting instant of drawing its gun, Fourth Master of the Lin Family, wearing an Evil Ghost Mask and standing more than a meter away, had truly flashed before the Superspeed Gunslinger like an invisible, shadowless evil ghost.

The Superspeed Gunslinger had just raised its pistol when Fourth Master Lin's finger reached it first, tapping one inch below its breastplate.

"How is that possible!" Qi Shuheng, Wang Tianer, and even Lao Ye were seized by disbelief, their eyes widened to the limit.

That speed had already exceeded the speed limit of Alloy Grade creatures. How had he done it?

Lao Ye found it even harder to understand. Why did Lin Shen, who had not undergone Gene Shift, possess such speed?

"Could it be... could it be... Fifth Brother had actually completed Gene Shift long ago... perhaps he had even advanced to Alloy Grade long ago... He is a hidden trump card of the Lin Family..." The more Lao Ye thought about it, the more he felt that this was the only possibility. Otherwise, it was difficult to explain how Lin Shen could possess such speed. This was absolutely not speed that someone without Gene Shift could possess.

The scene seemed frozen. Lin Shen's finger rested against the Superspeed Gunslinger's abdomen, while the Superspeed Gunslinger's arm hung slanted at its side, the pistol in its hand still aimed at Lin Shen. It seemed that a pull of the trigger could pierce his body, yet nothing happened.

When Qi Shuheng saw that the Superspeed Gunslinger had not been sent flying, he thought that Lin Xiangdong had not used Gene Shift Power and had only used one finger, so his strength had been insufficient to heavily injure the Superspeed Gunslinger. He could not help but feel delighted.

Their agreement had been to subdue the Superspeed Gunslinger in one strike. Since he had not even managed to knock the Superspeed Gunslinger back, then although that speed had indeed been shocking, Qi Shuheng had won the agreement.

"Fourth Master Lin, I'm so... sor—" Qi Shuheng had not even finished speaking with a smile when his expression changed again and again, turning extremely ugly. He could not continue with the rest of his words.

Lin Shen slowly withdrew his finger. Without even looking at the Superspeed Gunslinger, he turned and walked back with his hands behind his back. Yet the Superspeed Gunslinger remained frozen in place, utterly unable to move. No matter how Qi Shuheng commanded it, it did not react.

"I'm numb... I'm numb... Good heavens... that was way too cool..."

"I heard long ago that Fourth Master of the Lin Family was invincible among those at the same level. The rumors were indeed true."

"This is no longer invincibility. It should be called crushing domination, right? Without undergoing Gene Shift, he was faster than even a top-tier speed-type Gene Mutation Creature. Could he have already reached the legendary Crystal Gene Level?"

"Such a powerful man. What a pity his looks are probably not much to speak of."

"How do you know Fourth Master of the Lin Family doesn't look good?"

"If he were good-looking, why would he wear a mask? He obviously has some flaw in his appearance."

"What the hell do you know? I've seen Fourth Master of the Lin Family with my own eyes. He was truly handsome."

"Then why does he wear a mask?"

"Women have long hair and short wisdom. He wears a mask because he is too handsome, so handsome that he has no choice but to wear one."

"Then I understand even less."

"Have you never heard of an ancient great general who was so handsome that he could not intimidate his enemies on the battlefield? Every time he went into battle, he had no choice but to wear a mask like an evil ghost. Fourth Master of the Lin Family is the same."

"So that's how it is... I really want to see what Fourth Master actually looks like..."

No matter how the others discussed it, Lin Shen did not say a word. He was afraid that the moment he opened his mouth, he would groan in pain and perhaps reveal a pained expression.

An Alloy Creature's body was simply too hard. Even though the acupoint he had struck was a relative weak point, it was still no different from driving his finger with all his strength into steel. The pain made Lin Shen suspect that his finger had broken, so he could only pretend nothing was wrong.

While everyone was talking, Lin Shen had already returned to the viewing platform and stopped before Qi Shuheng, directly extending his hand.

"Will you do it yourself, or shall I help you?" Qi Shuheng still wanted to say something, but Lin Shen cut him off directly.

"I, Qi Shuheng, keep my word. This is yours, Fourth Master." Qi Shuheng hesitated. Thinking of the terrifying speed Fourth Master Lin had displayed just now, as well as the Superspeed Gunslinger still standing there without moving, he ultimately did not dare say anything more. He took a blue metal key from his pocket and handed it to Lin Shen.

Every Gene Mutation Creature had a corresponding Gene Mutation Key. Whoever possessed the Gene Mutation Key was the Gene Mutation Creature's master and could obtain its absolute loyalty. Only a Gene Mutation Creature that had offered up its Gene Mutation Key could be called a Gene Mutation Pet.

Adult Gene Mutation Creatures almost never offered their Gene Mutation Keys to humans, so ordinary Gene Mutation Pets were generally raised from Gene Mutation Eggs.

Once a Gene Mutation Creature offered up its Gene Mutation Key, it no longer had any say in who its master would be.

Lin Shen accepted the key without paying Qi Shuheng any attention. He walked straight to the acupoint-sealed Superspeed Gunslinger and inserted the key into the keyhole at its waist.

The next second, the Superspeed Gunslinger's body transformed. The metal across its body continuously flowed and contracted, shrinking after a moment into a blue metal capsule the size of an egg, with the key still inserted at one end.

Lin Shen put away the Pet Capsule and key separately, then returned to the viewing platform and sat in his seat. As he played with the Pet Capsule, information about the Superspeed Gunslinger appeared on it. Only someone who held the corresponding Gene Mutation Key could see this information.

Superspeed Gunslinger: Alloy Creature.

Strength: 11.6

Speed: 19.7

Hardness: 9.5

Toughness: 17.6

Gene Mutation Talent: Quick Draw, Rapid Fire.