It's Alive

If Lin Shen knew that Qi Tianfu was thinking this way, he would definitely feel that he was blinded by lard.

On the way back, Lin Shen had already persuaded Wei Wufu to return the Alloy Egg to him and let him go wherever he wanted.

Wei Wufu only had one sentence: Since Lin Shen had caught him, he was Lin Shen's man, and he would go wherever Lin Shen went.

Lin Shen didn't say anything more. Wei Wufu was clearly coming for him. Even if he hadn't caught him, Wei Wufu would have definitely found other ways to stick to him.

It seems this Wei Wufu is also coming for Gourd Mountain. What exactly is inside Gourd Mountain that makes powerhouses like Bai Shenfei and Wei Wufu flock to it? Lin Shen didn't drive Wei Wufu away anymore. He settled him in the guest room of the Lin Family compound and had people secretly keep an eye on him.

"Fifth Brother, I heard you caught Wei Wufu?" Lao Ye quickly rushed over.

"That's right." Lin Shen nodded slightly.

"That Wei Wufu definitely has a problem. Before, both the Qi and Wang families sent people to invite him to join, but he refused them all. Wang Chuan, the Alloy Gene Mutator of the Wang Family, wanted to give him a warning, but his Alloy Carapace was broken with just one punch." Lao Ye sighed, "Fifth Brother, you shouldn't have brought this trouble back."

"If I didn't bring him back, would he not come?" Lin Shen said indifferently, "Let him come. Now there are many people who have ideas about our Lin Family, and he's just one more."

Lao Ye still wanted to say something, but Lin Shen spoke first, "I have already promised Bai Shenfei to go to Gourd Mountain with her the day after tomorrow. People from the Qi and Wang families will also go together. Go back and prepare. You'll go with me the day after tomorrow."

Lao Ye's face changed drastically upon hearing this. He said anxiously, "Fifth Brother, you're confused! How can you take outsiders to Gourd Mountain?"

"It's not me taking them to Gourd Mountain, but Bai Shenfei taking us to Gourd Mountain," Lin Shen said, looking at him.

"She can't possibly know where Gourd Mountain is. She must be trying to trick you into taking her there. Tell me in detail what she said." Lao Ye's face was somewhat gloomy.

"I don't even know where Gourd Mountain is, so what's the use of her tricking me?" Lin Shen roughly recounted the content of his conversation with Bai Shenfei. Most of it was true, but he omitted the part about Lao Ye.

"Impossible. If Fourth Master really told her to take you to Gourd Mountain, how could I not know about this?" Lao Ye's expression changed uncertainly.

"Lao Ye, I can't not go this time. Where exactly is Gourd Mountain, and what's there? Can you tell me now? We need to be prepared in advance." Lin Shen stared at Lao Ye and said.

"Fifth Brother, did Third Master and Fourth Master really not tell you about Gourd Mountain?" Lao Ye pondered and asked back.

"No," Lin Shen answered directly.

Lao Ye stared at Lin Shen for a while before saying, "Third Master and Fourth Master didn't tell you, so they naturally have their reasons. If I tell you, it might even mess up their plans."

"How about this, since we've already promised Bai Shenfei, let's go to Gourd Mountain with her first and see what she's planning," Lao Ye thought for a moment and said, "There are only a few Alloy Gene Mutators left at home now. We need to discuss who to take. At least two Alloy Gene Mutators must stay behind to prevent the Qi and Wang families from taking advantage."

"No need. Third Brother and Fourth Brother are not here. Even if we take all the Alloy Gene Mutators, we are no match for the Qi and Wang families. So I only plan to take you. If that Wei Wufu insists on following, then we'll take one more," Lin Shen said.

"How can this be..." Lao Ye quickly shook his head.

"They can only protect our Lin Family's property by staying at the base. Third Brother and Fourth Brother are at Gourd Mountain, so we won't suffer any losses," Lin Shen interrupted Lao Ye again.

"What if Third Master and Fourth Master are trapped and can't get away?" Lao Ye continued to persuade.

"If even they can't protect themselves, what's the use of us taking a few Alloy Gene Mutators? Lao Ye, this is decided. If you think it's too dangerous, then stay at the base and help me guard the family," Lin Shen said indifferently.

"I will definitely be by your side, Fifth Brother. Even if I have to risk this old life, I must ensure your safety. Otherwise, how can I face Fourth Master?" Lao Ye said excitedly.

"Then it's settled. Go back and prepare. We'll leave early the day after tomorrow," Lin Shen said.

"Okay, then I'll go back and prepare first." Lao Ye said, making a move to leave. The moment he turned around, he suddenly reached out and pressed towards Lin Shen's chest.

Lao Ye's speed was too fast. Without the boost of Seven Steps of Conflict, Lin Shen didn't react at all and was pressed on the chest by Lao Ye's palm.

Lin Shen felt a huge force coming at him and involuntarily took several steps back. This was still after Lao Ye had forcibly restrained most of his strength in surprise.

"Fifth Brother, you..." Lao Ye looked at Lin Shen with surprise and uncertainty.

"That's right, I'm not an Alloy Gene Mutator, nor a Steel Gene Mutator. I haven't mutated yet," Lin Shen said calmly.

"Then how did you..." Lao Ye asked, half-believing, half-doubting.

"Being able to subdue the Superspeed Gunslinger was purely because Third Brother gave me something to save my life before. Unfortunately, that thing could only be used once. In that situation, I had no other choice but to use it," Lin Shen explained.

"Fifth Brother, you really haven't mutated?" Lao Ye still found it hard to believe.

"See for yourself," Lin Shen rolled up his sleeve and extended his arm towards Lao Ye.

Lao Ye reached out and carefully felt Lin Shen's skin, flesh, and bones. After mutation, even without using the mutated power, the body would be slightly different, especially the bones, which would have a higher density and be harder than those of ordinary people. This couldn't be faked. Lao Ye knew with a touch that Lin Shen had indeed not mutated.

"Fifth Brother, you haven't mutated yet. Going to Gourd Mountain is too dangerous," Lao Ye said, looking at Lin Shen with a strange expression.

"It's okay, you'll protect me, won't you? Besides, if I say I'm not going now, will the Qi and Wang families agree? Even if the Qi and Wang families agree, will Bai Shenfei agree?" Lin Shen withdrew his arm and pulled his sleeve down.

"Fifth Brother, don't worry. I, Lao Ye, will risk my life to ensure your safety," Lao Ye swore.

"Alright then, go back and prepare. This trip, I can only rely on you." After sending Lao Ye away, Lin Shen fell into deep thought.

He felt that the suspicious points about Lao Ye were increasing, and he was no longer trustworthy. The Qi and Wang families were also watching like tigers, and Bai Shenfei and Wei Wufu were difficult to fathom. This trip would likely be fraught with danger.

Lin Shen didn't quite trust either Bai Shenfei or Lao Ye, because Third Brother and Fourth Brother had said before that no matter what happened, they would never let Lin Shen go out on an adventure.

So, if they were the ones who sent Lin Shen to Gourd Mountain, Lin Shen was skeptical.

But if Lin Shen didn't go, they would probably use forceful means. At that time, not only would Lin Shen be forcibly taken to Gourd Mountain, but the Lin Family, which his brothers and sisters had painstakingly managed for so many years, would also suffer heavy losses. So, he had no choice.

"I must add some more leverage for myself. I hope this time the kindling will be useful." Lin Shen placed the spear-like Gene Mutation Creature corpse by the bed and lay down on the bed himself.

Wei Wufu's Alloy Egg was in Lin Shen's hand, but hatching the Alloy Egg would take time, and it probably wouldn't be useful for a while.

"The Superspeed Gunslinger is a good helper, but dealing with such a complex and dangerous situation, one Superspeed Gunslinger is not enough." Lin Shen somewhat regretted not getting a few alloy pets by his side. Now, there was really nowhere to get alloy pets for a while.

He hadn't been out of the base much before, and he was protected within the base, so he didn't need those pets at all.

"It seems I can only rely on those bug-like kindling after all." As Lin Shen thought about it, he fell into a daze and then asleep.

He didn't know how long he had slept, but Lin Shen felt something cool slithering on his body. The coolness slid over his skin, causing his hair to stand on end involuntarily, and he woke up.

Lin Shen opened his eyes and immediately widened them, almost jumping off the bed in fright.

It wasn't that he didn't want to jump up, but his body was wrapped by something like a snake, bound like a wooden stick, making it impossible to jump.

"That thing is alive!" Lin Shen looked at the snake-like thing that was raising its head and looking at him, and finally saw its true appearance clearly.