Translator: CinderTL
After reading Wei Wei's message, Feng Qi suddenly recalled her promise to Mu Yao:
To dedicate her life to the rise of humanity.
Wei Wei had truly fulfilled that vow.
Though her message seemed cheerful and playful, he could imagine the weight and regret in her heart as she faced her final moments.
Closing the email page, he couldn't help but sigh.
But he didn't linger on sentimentality. He prepared to continue searching the database for other information.
As for the Big Spicy Lobster Wei Wei had sent him, he set it aside for now.
Truthfully, he was eager to see what Blood Source Ability he might gain from killing it.
However, with the Suction Cup still attached to his body, there was a high risk that the Big Spicy Lobster in Laboratory 203 would attack him, only to be instantly killed by the Suction Cup's punch.
He might get to eat the lobster meat, but he wouldn't necessarily obtain the Blood Source Ability.
Are you sure you can even eat it?
Hearing the Narrator's mocking tone, he glanced down at his living dead body.
The image of him consuming the green rune crystal flashed through his mind—fragments scattering from his body and drifting away on the wind.
"Just a taste won't hurt, right?" He couldn't help but roll his eyes before asking, "Narrator, where's little black now?"
System is currently scanning. Please wait... Target unit "Reaper Little Black" has entered your area. Are you ready, kid?
He wasn't surprised by the Narrator's response.
Although he had left Star City Shelter early, he hadn't found a single Delay Device along the way.
Calculating the time, little black should be approaching his current location soon.
With that thought, he glanced down at the sleeping Suction Cup, then turned to look at the Goat-Headed Demon standing foolishly behind him.
Having learned of little black's immense power, he no longer harbored any hope of defeating it.
According to Zhu Baichang, the last director of the Scarlet Research Institute, little black possessed a third, perpetually sealed form in addition to its physical and mist-like states.
Testing with Spirit Energy Nanoworms had led the Scarlet Research Institute to conclude that little black's third form was its complete and most terrifying state.
Therefore, defeating little black with only the severely injured Suction Cup and the Goat-Headed Demon was clearly impossible.
With this thought, he immediately turned and headed for the elevator.
Before little black arrived, he decided to go to the first floor of the underground base to wait for it.
If the battle took place on the second floor, he could easily be caught in the crossfire and die accidentally.
Reaching the elevator, he pressed the up button. A green light immediately scanned his body.
After a few seconds of waiting, the elevator doors opened, and he stepped inside.
The Goat-Headed Demons crowded into the elevator as well.
The specially reinforced metal doors closed and then reopened, bringing him to the first floor of the underground base.
His gaze swept toward the entrance of the Secret Base as he began to wait for little black to appear.
About five minutes later, little black's figure emerged from the tunnel entrance.
Its body was still enveloped in swirling black mist, through which a distorted rune crystal flickered faintly.
This was little black's first form—its physical form.
He remembered being devoured by little black in its physical state, the crunching sound of his bones being crushed still vivid in his memory.
As for the Black Mist Particles surrounding little black, he now knew they were composed of countless Spirit Energy Nanoworms invisible to the naked eye.
As little black continued to approach, a thought suddenly struck him.
If I could master the technique to control little black, wouldn't I be able to dominate the Dream Realm in the future?
Then I could kill whoever I wanted and acquire any talent or ability I desired.
Ding! Super-special hidden mission triggered: Master little black. Mission reward: A resilient and formidable little black... Ding! Host's strength detected as insufficient. System automatically abandons mission on Host's behalf and wishes to advise: "Get a grip on reality, you delusional fool! He~tui!"
Feng Qi: ...
He wasn't surprised by the Narrator's merciless mockery.
Whenever he drifted into fantasy, the Narrator would always intervene with a mental blow, forcing him to confront the harshness of reality.
At that moment, little black was less than 30 meters away.
Feng Qi immediately scooped up the sleeping Suction Cup and hurled her toward little black. The Narrator chimed in:
Next time, for sure!
The Suction Cup tumbled through the air, her eyes suddenly snapping open.
As if sensing imminent danger, starlight flickered in her gray-white eyes, instantly transforming them into a swirling galaxy of dazzling brilliance.
Twisting and turning in mid-air, she clenched her fist and hurled a punch at little black.
No miracle occurred. Little black instantly transformed into his mist form, the black mist rapidly spreading to engulf Suction Cup.
The battle erupted.
The suction cup, enveloped in black mist, radiated a jade-like crystalline glow as her tiny fists relentlessly pounded.
But the black mist remained impervious, continuously contracting and expanding.
The scene resembled a school of fish evading a predator in the ocean. Wherever Suction Cup's fist struck, the black mist swiftly dispersed and retreated.
Though Suction Cup appeared to have the upper hand, little black remained completely unaffected.
The duration of the battle depended entirely on how long Suction Cup could withstand little black's relentless assault.
At that moment, Feng Qi turned to the Goat-Headed Demons standing dumbfounded behind him and pointed at little black.
"You... go help."
As if understanding his intent, the Goat-Headed Demons collectively took a step back.
Feng Qi: ...
He had assumed that as the Goat-Headed Demons' deity, he could command them at will. Yet they remained as cowardly as ever.
The Goat-Headed Demons had only attacked little black proactively to protect their sacred statue. Feng Qi suspected they wouldn't dare provoke him again unless he himself were injured.
Wasting no more time, he immediately went to the elevator and pressed the button.
A moment later, he was back on the second floor of the underground base.
Without Suction Cup by his side, he decided to head straight to Room 203 to check if the Big Spicy Lobster Wei Wei had been craving for so long was still alive.
If it were still alive, the Big Spicy Lobster would have lived for at least several centuries.
It was hard to imagine how colossal its current size must be.
Room 203 was located at the far left end of the second floor. Upon reaching the door, he pressed the detection device on the right side of the metal door.
A green light scanned him, and an electronic voice announced:
"Identity verification confirmed."
The metal door slowly retracted into the right wall.
Before him lay a vast space, comparable to a soccer field in size.
This appeared to be a specialized containment area for experimental subjects. Transparent glass partitions divided the space into separate zones, leaving only a central passageway. Within each zone lay the remains of various creatures, some reduced to mere skeletons.
A wave of nauseating stench filled the air, but Feng Qi didn't even flinch, automatically activating his immunity to harm.
The power of habit is truly terrifying.
Ignoring the Narrator's teasing, his gaze was drawn to a creature within one of the partitioned zones.
This was a massive, entirely brown creature, its body towering six to seven meters tall. Its two enormous iron pincers resembled execution blocks, capable of easily severing a creature in half.
Piled around it were transparent energy blocks, their energy completely drained.
Mala's survival until now was clearly closely linked to this stockpile of energy blocks.
As he approached, he noticed an electronic screen positioned in front of the transparent glass.
After wiping away the dust, the screen flickered to life. A green light curtain materialized within Mala's enclosure, scanning its condition back and forth.
Moments later, Mala's information appeared on the screen:
Mala (Phylum Arthropoda, Class Malacostraca, Order Decapoda)
Data Characteristics (Real-time Monitoring and Updates):
Physical Characteristics: Cephalothorax robust, carapace thick and vibrantly colored; abdomen cylindrical, slightly flattened dorsoventrally; cephalothorax well-developed, thick, heavily spined, with a pair of prominent supraorbital spines at the anterior margin; possesses closed gill chambers; originally distributed in tropical marine environments before modification.
Rune Modification Progress: Great Python Rune Crystal implanted in forehead, fusion compatibility 73.765%, body amplification 876.23%, crystal fusion compatibility rating: high
Lifespan: 638 years
Weight: 9.2 tons
Looking at Mala again, Feng Qi clicked his tongue in amazement.
This thing could probably feed me for several meals.
But his immediate concern was how to kill it.
Mala had become a rune creature, no longer resembling a mere lobster. Having lived for centuries, it undoubtedly possessed terrifying combat capabilities.
I might not stand a chance against it.
With this thought, he glanced back at the Goat-Headed Demons behind him.
Having already used his Blood Source Ability, he could only rely on these demons now.
He pressed a button on the electronic panel, and the special glass separating the area slowly rose, revealing an entrance.
He cautiously stepped inside, his eyes fixed on Mala.
Yet Mala remained motionless, sprawled on the ground as if it had lost all aggression.
Appraisal complete. This thing might have gone mad from confinement. It doesn't seem dangerous. Finish it!
Glancing back to confirm the Goat-Headed Demons were still following, Feng Qi felt a surge of confidence.
Psychokinesis surged from his body as he grabbed a Goat-Headed Demon and hurled it at Mala.
The demon collided with Mala's tentacles before crashing to the ground.
Startled, the Goat-Headed Demon scrambled to its feet.
Just as it was about to take a step, Mala opened its eyes, and the iron pincers slammed down on the Goat-Headed Demon.
Sensing the imminent danger, flames erupted around the Goat-Headed Demon as it spun around, unleashing a fiery punch at the pincers.
In an instant, flames surged, and eerie green fire clung to the iron pincers, rapidly spreading across Mala's entire body.
The pincers struck the Goat-Headed Demon, sending blood and flesh flying as it instantly died. Feng Qi grimaced at the sight.
But Mala let out a piercing shriek, its green-flaming body lunging toward him.
The Goat-Headed Demons that had been standing motionless behind him finally sprang into action, hurling fireballs at the Spicy Crayfish.
The battle erupted.
Yet Feng Qi quietly retreated from the isolation zone and pressed the "Close" button on the electronic panel.
As the specially reinforced glass slowly descended, he switched to observation mode.
He had never felt any fondness for domain creatures, nor would he ever harbor the slightest pity for them.
Though these Goat-Headed Demons were protecting him, their true allegiance lay with the deity enshrined in the statue they mistakenly believed he was connected to. Their concern wasn't for him, but for the idol.
Moreover, since their arrival in his world, these Goat-Headed Demons had likely already stained their hands with the blood of countless humans.
He was currently using the Goat-Headed Demons to fight the Spicy Crayfish to the death for him.
Flames surged within the isolation zone as the Goat-Headed Demons and the Spicy Crayfish engaged in a brutal battle. The transparent glass occasionally reverberated with dull thuds from the impact of their clashes.
Yet the glass, made of some unknown material, showed no cracks despite the repeated heavy blows, only violent shaking.
Though the fighting inside was fierce, Feng Qi remained completely calm.
Watching the battle, he felt reassured. Despite Mala being engulfed in flames, it clearly held the upper hand in the fight.
He had no need to worry about Mala being killed by the Goat-Headed Demons.
After a moment's thought, he turned and left the room. After searching for a while, he arrived at a room labeled "Wei Wei."
Passing through the security check, he entered the room.
The room was in complete disarray, a chaotic mess that bore no resemblance to a woman's boudoir.
After searching thoroughly, he found a metal box connected to a power source. When he opened it, a cloud of mist billowed out, revealing several large packages of crayfish seasoning packets: Thirteen Spices, Spicy, Garlic, Five-Spice, Pickled Chili Pepper...
Feng Qi: ...
Inside the metal box, there was also a metal card.
Two lines of text were inscribed on it:
"I was worried you might not be able to defeat Mala, so I've lined the floor of Mala's isolation chamber with high-temperature heating devices. You can use the electronic screen to heat the chamber, then use the life detection device to confirm Mala is on the verge of death before going in for the final blow."
"As for how to sprinkle the seasoning, it's even simpler. Each specially designed isolation chamber has a fire suppression system at the top that automatically sprays water to extinguish flames. I've disabled this system. Go to Room 208, pour the seasoning packet into the interface, then activate the fire suppression system. The sprinklers at the top of the isolation chamber will then spray the seasoning perfectly!"
Feng Qi: ...
He hadn't expected Wei Wei to have considered everything so thoroughly.
Not only had she anticipated his potential inability to defeat Mala, who had lived for centuries, but she had also devised a plan to use the fire suppression system for rapid seasoning distribution.
She definitely wasn't thinking about you. This was just a plan she came up with while obsessing over how to eat Spicy Crayfish every day. That's the terrifying thing about foodies.
Feng Qi: ...
Arriving at Room 208, he poured the Spicy Crayfish seasoning packet into the water reservoir and returned to Room 203.
By then, the battle was already over.
Every Goat-Headed Demon had been slaughtered, none spared. Only Mala remained, writhing in agony and shrieking.
Feng Qi approached the electronic screen and scrolled to the bottom, where he found the red "High-Temperature Heating" option.
After clicking it, the floor of the chamber gradually turned crimson, and the screen displayed internal temperature readings.
The already exhausted Mala began struggling again, its tail thrashing violently against the transparent glass, threatening to shatter it at any moment.
After a brief wait, Mala finally ceased its struggles, its two cyan tentacles drooping limply.
Feng Qi activated the screen's scanning function. A green light projected from the top of the screen began scanning Mala.
A few seconds later, information appeared on the screen:
Near-death state. Vital signs: 3.5.
The value continued to decrease at a rate of 0.1 per second.
Realizing Mala was about to die, Feng Qi frantically pressed the activation button. As the glass door slid open, he immediately stepped inside and swung his fist down on Mala.
At the same moment, a rich, meaty aroma filled the air.
(End of the Chapter)
⚡ 𝟏𝟒 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 | 𝟖.𝟔𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 | 𝟏𝟒.𝟓𝐌 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 [𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦]