Chapter 256 - 255: To Planet Di Lang

Noticing Jian Yu’s gaze on him, Zhao Jiangyou lowered his head and clenched his fists.

When he looked up again, he found Jian Yu still staring intently at him.

Her small face was cold, and even her usually dazed-looking eyes held a hint of inquiry.

Zhao Jiangyou opened his mouth, wanting to explain, but no matter what he might say, Jian Yu just kept staring at him, as if he were a criminal.

This happened every time he looked up, so Zhao Jiangyou simply kept his head down and avoided her gaze.

Jian Yu wasn’t looking at Zhao Jiangyou at all.

It was the pink mist on the barrier that gave Zhao Jiangyou the very suggestion he was dreading, which is why he saw Jian Yu staring at him constantly.

It was like a one-way mirror.

Jian Yu could see his every move.

But Zhao Jiangyou could only see a reflection of his own guilty conscience.

Jian Yu handed the handkerchief to Teacher Hu. "This is Zhao Jiangyou’s blood. I found I can bind it through blood, but I don’t understand why the Fuyun Red split into two lines."

Caught off guard by the abrupt revelation, Teacher Hu’s reaction was a beat too slow.

He hadn’t even processed it when Jian Yu’s next words startled him. "Two lines?"

Fuyun Red was unique to the Leader’s bloodline, but Teacher Hu was not entirely ignorant about it.

The way he looked at Zhao Jiangyou instantly changed, becoming complex and subtle.

"You’re binding a Soul Beast and Soul Power. Normally, binding two things in the same blood means he has someone else’s Soul Beast or Soul Power on him."

"It’s possible one is his own, and the other is an outsider’s."

"Or it’s possible both belong to someone else."

Jian Yu’s previously relaxed shoulders tensed instantly, and her expression cooled, the change visible to the naked eye.

She took out a Crystal Stone to absorb its energy, her soul mist pouring out of her recklessly.

This time, Teacher Hu was right beside her, and his vision wasn’t deceived.

Teacher Hu clearly saw the Hidden Beast Aura drifting elegantly in the air.

’So, the Little Leader lured the beasts here on purpose.’

Teacher Hu glanced at Jian Yu, a thoughtful expression on his face.

He looked gratified! Extremely gratified!

’She should have done this long ago.’

’Why care if her teammates live or die? She should just use them as stepping stones!’

’Is there anything more important than the Little Leader?’

’No!’

Teacher Hu asked and answered himself in his head. He lifted his chin, his expression as arrogant as if he’d been cast from the same mold as Shi Zhao.

He hoped the Little Leader would grow quickly.

’Let’s set a small goal... She can start by surpassing me.’

’After all, the Leader’s and Little Leader’s soul domains are different from ours.’

’Our maximum is only three to five thousand, but the Leader can evolve and upgrade infinitely.’

’Surpassing me is only a matter of time.’

’Thank the heavens, the Little Leader has finally decided to be ruthless.’

Teacher Hu straightened his back and gently patted Jian Yu’s shoulder. "Beast Crystals are too slow, Little Leader. I’ll help you."

Jian Yu stiffened uncomfortably.

She felt the energy she had depleted by half instantly replenish.

Jian Yu immediately relaxed.

She turned her head, somewhat stunned.

Teacher Hu said smugly, "Don’t compare our people to these paramecia."

He spoke in a way that just begged for a punch. "Their ceiling is just the bottom of our feet."

His previously kind and amiable face was completely gone; it felt like his very features had changed.

Jian Yu hesitated, words on the tip of her tongue.

She glanced distractedly at her teammates, confirmed that no one was struggling, and asked curiously, "Does that include the Seven Chiefs of the Imperial Capital Star?"

For a rare moment, Teacher Hu looked embarrassed.

He waved his hand. "That’s different. They belong to the Little Leader, so they’re already halfway to being one of our own."

Jian Yu: "..."

’He’s just as boastful as Shi Zhao.’

Teacher Hu’s eyes darted around eagerly. "That’s about enough. Little Leader, hurry and lure another wave over. Don’t be afraid. If something really happens, I won’t just stand by and watch."

Ignoring her boisterous teammates up ahead, Jian Yu obediently lured another group of Mutant Beasts over.

The two waves of Mutant Beasts weren’t High-level, but they made up for it in sheer numbers.

One after another, she lured several more waves.

Jian Yu’s energy was about to run out.

Teacher Hu also withdrew his hand, looking a bit tired.

Fortunately, this last wave had several High-level Mutant Beasts.

Speed, defense, enhancement, attack, healing—all the attributes were gathered.

Jian Yu glanced at her panting teammates, bent down slightly, and placed her palm on the ground.

A faint purple smoke rose from the ground, strangling all the remaining Mutant Beasts.

Whether she acted herself or assisted her teammates, the upgrade speed of her soul domain was about the same. In fact, the latter was a bit faster and consumed less energy.

This was also why Jian Yu hadn’t acted directly at the beginning.

Waves of the metallic scent of blood assaulted her nostrils.

Jian Yu wasn’t squeamish about blood, but the smell always made her feel dizzy and muddle-headed.

For a moment, all anyone could hear was the whimpering of Alien Beasts.

The Alien Beasts that had come over were generally not high-leveled and had been indiscriminately attacked by the frenzied Mutant Beasts.

They were getting beaten up while simultaneously absorbing the soul mist.

Their lifelines flickered, leaving them half-dead.

It made even Jian Yu feel a little pity for them.

She picked them up one by one and gave them a gentle rub.

Wang Hu pulled out a pork knuckle and started gnawing on it. "I’m dead tired. Did we just poke a beast’s nest or something?"

Lu Qi’s breathing was ragged, his face pale. "Probably."

A pile of people lay on the ground, none of them wanting to move.

Zhang Qin still had some strength left and went to dig for Beast Crystals with a bag.

Lu Yi circled the few Alien Beasts that hadn’t left yet. "This is the first time I’ve ever seen such docile Alien Beasts."

They were usually baring their fangs and claws, even inside Incubation Chambers or isolation pods.

But now that they weren’t cooped up, they were as meek as little lambs.

’Maybe their Levels are too low?’

Lu Yi petted the head of a lop-eared rabbit. "You dare to run over here with such low Levels? Aren’t you afraid of dying?"

Worried they would overthink things, Teacher Hu said, "Stop chatting. Hurry up and go dig for Beast Crystals."

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Zhao Jiangyou still staring at Jian Yu.

Without another word, Teacher Hu yanked him out. "Go, go, go. You go too."

Zhao Jiangyou was forced to take a Beast Crystal Bag and join the crystal-digging crew.

Jian Yu opened her bracelet to check it.

[Today’s Scan Complete————

Cyan. Remaining Soul Power: 2, soul domain value: 115+285.

Pink, Remaining Soul Power: 295, soul domain value: 115+180.

Purple. Remaining Soul Power: 2, soul domain value: 126+464.

Black. Remaining Soul Power: 20, soul domain value: 110+7.

Red. Remaining Soul Power: 100, soul domain value: 100.]

She summarized the patterns:

1. It was easier to level up by healing Alien Beasts than by healing humans.

2. Although the black mist could be combined with the Purple Fog to increase her teammates’ Attack Power, upgrading the soul domain still relied on devouring a Soul Ghost Body.

Jian Yu closed the bracelet interface.

She looked toward a large tree to her right.

Two people were standing there.

Sheng Yue and Ji Shiyin.

The two of them had been standing there for two hours.

Sheng Yue’s speed was only slightly slower than Ling Yanzhi’s and Xi Yu’s.

Once again, he zipped past Ji Shiyin, appearing before Jian Yu in a flash.

But before he could speak, Jian Yu spoke first.

She said seriously, "I’m going to Emperor Wolf Star."

Ji Shiyin heard this the moment he arrived.

The slight upward curve of his lips slowly flattened into a straight line, his dimples disappearing.

Sheng Yue lowered his gaze, looking at the dismembered limbs covering the ground.

He knew Jian Yu could soothe Soul Beasts and lure beast swarms, and he also knew that Ling Yanzhi and Xi Yu were on Emperor Wolf Star right at this moment.

"I’ll go with you."

Sheng Yue stood up a little straighter. The wind pressed the corner of his white clothes against his lean waist, outlining the smooth lines of his abdominal muscles.

Jian Yu’s eyes flickered. "The mission isn’t over yet."

Sheng Yue glanced at the person next to him.

He said, cool and detached, "Chief Ji is here."

Ji Shiyin: "..."

’I shouldn’t have come.’