Chapter 229: A Favor Saved, The Woman in the Pollen

Chapter 229: A Favor Saved, The Woman in the Pollen

When Shaohua casually mentioned killing Xu Wanqing, Lin Nuoyi's eyes betrayed a hint of surprise.

Given her usually cold and aloof demeanor, it was rare for her to show such curiosity. She turned to her newly acquainted friend and asked, "Do you really intend to kill her?"

Then, as if worried about being misunderstood, she added, "I'm not trying to dissuade you or plead for her. It's just that she has some background. Killing her won't solve everything; it will only invite more trouble."

"Then we'll kill them all", Shaohua replied after a moment's thought.

If one couldn't set an example by killing one, then killing a hundred would do the job.

"I'm actually a peace-loving person, but there are always those who act without thinking. Remember, those who kill will be killed in turn. If it comes to it, I'll return blood for blood and tooth for tooth!" Chu Feng chimed in, stating his position.

Clearly, his earlier words were just empty talk; this was his true sentiment. After being attacked so many times, anyone would be furious. He had the strength and powerful allies; there was no need to hold back.

Lin Nuoyi looked deeply at the two of them, nodded, and didn't press the matter further. She tapped her fingers on the table, her beautiful eyes reflecting the light as she thought about Xu Wanqing's background.

Chu Feng listened intently; knowing more about the enemy was never a bad thing.

Shaohua, however, seemed bored and uninterested in the details of the Corporate Clans. She leaned on the table, gazing at the cold beauty beside her and even reached out to play with the edge of her clothes.

A moment later, the waiter knocked on the door and, as requested by Chu Feng, brought in a table full of beef dishes. The chef in the kitchen must have gone to great lengths to prepare them.

Lin Nuoyi's crimson lips closed, and she fell silent.

Seeing that her companion wasn't reacting, Shaohua grew bolder, her gentle fingertips accidentally brushing against the soft flesh of Lin Nuoyi's waist.

"Stop it", Lin Nuoyi shot her a glare, a few lines of annoyance appearing on her forehead. Fortunately, there were no outsiders present; otherwise, it would have been too intimate.

"I feel like I've seen you somewhere before", Shaohua said, pulling her hand back and trying to change the subject.

Lin Nuoyi was amused, "Sure, sure, we met in a past life, and you were my savior. Happy now?"

She was a woman of few words, rarely showing emotion, but her current pout was strangely alluring and captivating.

Chu Feng couldn't help but chuckle.

Sis, your flirting technique is a bit too blunt.

You sprouted from a seed; where have you seen her before?

That's an old trick, and Lin Nuoyi isn't exactly clueless.

But after saying that, Lin Nuoyi paused and then laughed, "It does feel familiar. When I first saw you, I had a strange sense of déjà vu, as if we were old friends."

Chu Feng: "..."

Oops, the clown is me!

At that moment, a scene flashed through Shaohua's mind: a sky filled with pollen, and a figure rising from a pool of blood, silver hair flowing, looking at her with gratitude.

Though the image was blurry, it was definitely a woman, breathtakingly beautiful and regal, and she seemed familiar.

She looked a lot like Lin Nuoyi.

The same cold beauty, the same icy demeanor, the same striking features!

Shaohua furrowed her brow and then smiled, "Perhaps I really was your savior."

"Then I should repay you with my life", Lin Nuoyi teased, trying to distance herself from Chu Feng but finding it easy to joke with Shaohua.

"I'll take that as a loss", Shaohua winked.

"Focus on your food", Lin Nuoyi thought she was getting a bit too forward.

During the meal, they chatted more. Chu Feng remarked on the strange phenomena occurring in various places, how things were changing every day, and how these events had upended his life.

Lin Nuoyi listened, a bit apologetic. She admitted that in this Post-Civilization Era, there had been several similar incidents with significant impacts. While ordinary people were unaware, Heavenly God Biotech had some knowledge of the truth.

However, there were some taboos, and she sensed that the world was about to undergo an abnormal mutation. She hadn't expected it to be so intense, especially the sudden mutation yesterday, which had a massive impact, prompting her to rush here.

"Taihang Mountain will soon be in turmoil. You might have heard about the strange tree there, which has attracted many Mutants. The recent changes in the world will likely accelerate the ripening of the Mutagenic Fruit, leading to a major battle", she said.

Chu Feng admitted he had seen the news online and expressed his intention to join the competition.

"It's too dangerous. I know you're strong, but..." Lin Nuoyi shook her head, thinking for a moment before telling them about the unusual activities Heavenly God Biotech had detected.

In the wilderness, many beasts and birds were evolving, becoming increasingly intelligent, as if the restraints in their bodies were being unlocked, bringing them closer to human intelligence.

The most concerning part was that these mutated animals, despite being in a better position, had remained quiet, dormant.

If this continued, something serious would happen!

"I need your help. Can you secretly keep an eye on my parents in Shuntian?" Chu Feng asked.

"Of course", Lin Nuoyi answered without hesitation, giving him a deep look.

Chu Feng smiled. He knew that saying those words meant their relationship had fundamentally changed, and there was no going back.

Lovers could be inseparable, but asking a friend for help was a different matter.

Of course, he hadn't intended to try to salvage anything. Love was simple: if you liked someone, you liked them; if not, you didn't. He wanted to be pure, not influenced by power, status, or position.

Perhaps he was too idealistic, but that was his pursuit, his belief. He didn't want to change because of his newfound strength.

Being a pure person was what had brought him close to Lin Nuoyi in the first place and was also the reason they had parted ways, remaining true to themselves.

"Do you want the Mutagenic Fruit?" Shaohua asked Lin Nuoyi after they finished their serious talk.

"I'm here representing Heavenly God Biotech", Lin Nuoyi replied, hinting at her role.

Shaohua understood. The Mutagenic Fruit was crucial for Heavenly God Biotech, but it wasn't a must-have for her personally.

"I'll give it to you", Shaohua said.

"Don't force yourself. If there's danger, come find me", Lin Nuoyi shook her head.

They talked for a long time, and the lunch lasted for hours. Jing Jing, the girl with freckles, sat at the far end, quietly eating without a word.

She couldn't contribute to the conversation and felt uncomfortable with some of the topics and scenes, so she just kept her head down, trembling slightly.

"By the way, if you find it hard to explain to your uncle or if someone vouches for Xu Wanqing, you can hand her over", Shaohua said as they got up to leave.

"Understood", Lin Nuoyi replied, "I'll see you out."

"No need, beautiful Lin, see you in a couple of days", Shaohua waved goodbye and then took Chu Feng on a tour of the town, carrying several large and small bags.

They even witnessed a confrontation between Heavenly God Biotech and Bodhi Genetics. The two factions were fighting hand-to-hand, avoiding the use of heavy weapons in the city.

Shaohua had a great time, stopping to look at every new thing, while Chu Feng carried the bags, acting as her dutiful assistant until they returned home in the evening.

Yep, they walked the whole way!

Lin Nuoyi stayed in the restaurant for a while longer. Her communicator rang, and it was indeed someone from the Mu family vouching for Xu Wanqing.

She agreed, her expression cold, and then left, taking Jing Jing with her as her temporary assistant.

Given all she knew about Lin Nuoyi, it was best to keep her close. If she showed potential, there was a chance for her to become a permanent assistant.

"Hey, Niu Niu, I brought you some good food!" Chu Feng called out as he entered the courtyard.

Yellow Bull appeared, skeptical. Was this guy really being nice?

He looked at Shaohua, who he trusted more.

"It is good... but it's leftovers", Shaohua admitted.

"Moo!!"

Yellow Bull was furious, his nostrils flaring. He scratched the ground with his hooves, accusing Chu Feng: 'You went to see a goddess and had a feast, but you bring me leftovers? Trying to fool me?!'

"That's not the right way to look at it. Thrift is in fashion these days. I'm just practicing the clean plate campaign!" Chu Feng argued.

Yellow Bull sneered, his head held high, clearly unimpressed.

"What do you know? Wasting is shameful. In the future, if you come across a rare Mutagenic Fruit that's been partially eaten or some used pollen, will you still be so disdainful?"

Chu Feng was all about being stubborn, insisting, "These are delicacies. Both me and your Big Sister Shaohua couldn't bear to eat them, so we brought some back for you to taste. Don't take our kindness for granted!"

Yellow Bull was somewhat convinced. When Chu Feng opened the bag, he could smell the delicious aroma, far superior to his usual meals.

Unable to resist, he started eating, his mouth full of oil.

Shaohua chuckled, not stopping him. The leftovers were indeed from lunch, but she had also ordered a special meal at a restaurant before leaving town.

Later, Yellow Bull discovered the truth: the leftovers included some beef!

He was furious and kicked Chu Feng several times, leading to a chase around the courtyard, which lasted for a while.

"Moo!"

Yellow Bull declared, "Sister Fairy is good, Chu Feng is bad!"

Fortunately, today had an unexpected bonus. He presented a gift to someone.

Shaohua watched them from the balcony on the second floor, stretching her slender figure. Her clothes transformed into a silky nightgown.

She didn't need to wash; her body was naturally clean, free from dust. She planned to rest for a while but was surprised to find someone in the bed of the second-floor room she had prepared.

A very beautiful woman!

Shaohua put a hand to her forehead. What was going on?

Don't think she was flirting with Lin Nuoyi today; it was just a coincidence. They might have some mysterious connection, but she wasn't actually into girls.

Well, she liked girls, but not in that way!

"Whoa!"

Shaohua pulled back the covers and examined the woman. She was around twenty, dressed in white, with smooth, neatly arranged hair falling to her snow-white neck. Her face was sweet and youthful.

"Pretty", she noted, her eyes brightening.

Cough, cough. She wasn't into girls, but beautiful things always brought joy.

She reached out and pinched the woman's cheek. It felt great.

The woman stirred, her brows furrowing, and slowly opened her eyes, looking around calmly and with clear, sharp eyes.

If it had been a man, she might have been startled.

She felt a pain at the back of her head, gently touching it, and then freed herself from Shaohua's hand. After a moment, she asked, "Did you knock me out and bring me here?"

"Of course not. If it were me, I would have been more thorough", Shaohua denied. It was Yellow Bull's work. Being a young bull, he lacked experience, and the woman had woken up in less than a day.

If Shaohua had done it, she would have shattered her skull without killing her, a much more precise technique.

The woman was taken aback. This beautiful woman didn't seem like a good person at all.

If Shaohua knew her thoughts, she would have given her a loving pat!

In fact, Shaohua soon realized this and smiled at the woman, leaning closer.

"Don't come any closer!"

"Be good, let me take a look."

After a brief, harmonious exchange, the woman's clothes were slightly disheveled as she rose into the air, a pair of white wings glowing behind her, and she fled hastily.

Later, she met up with some Mutants.

"You've finally appeared!"

"Thank goodness, we couldn't contact you, and we thought Heavenly God Biotech had ambushed you."

Some of them breathed a sigh of relief. This was the sister of the White Tiger, a powerful Mutant and a person of great importance, on par with the Silver-Winged Sky Deity and Adamantine.

"I'm fine. I just visited a friend", Lu Shiyun tidied her clothes, her expression calm, hiding any signs of what had happened.

"Let's go see how Heavenly God Biotech and Bodhi Genetics will fight over the strange tree."

——

I had a late lunch today, so I'm a bit late. Sorry!

Strange, why does it feel like Shaohua is heading in a weird direction? Qaq

(End of Chapter)

Chapter end