Chapter 232: Favor and Teasing

Chapter 232: Favor and Teasing

Many people gasped and quickly covered their mouths, afraid to speak too loudly. They stood in stunned silence, staring at the hilltop.

"Did you kill them all?" Lin Nuoyi took a deep breath, trying to calm herself.

She had anticipated that things might go wrong, but she never expected that a slight delay would lead to such a catastrophic outcome.

Now, it was truly irreparable.

"As you see", Shaohua raised her gaze, a faint smile lingering on her lips.

"Thank you for sparing my uncle. Let's end this here."

Despite the tragedy, Lin Nuoyi, who was no ordinary person, remained remarkably calm, showing no signs of wanting to seek revenge.

Their first meeting the day before had been friendly and congenial, but that was a different matter. The events leading up to this could be explained, but today?

The other party was extremely powerful, and they had provoked her multiple times. If she said anything inappropriate now, she might end up in even more trouble.

"You seem a bit too pleased with yourself", Shaohua suddenly said, her smile fading, making Lin Nuoyi's heart skip a beat.

She had already lowered herself; what more could they want?

"Who gives you the confidence to say this is over? Is it the so-called Heavenly God Biotech, or do you think I have a soft spot for you?"

Shaohua stepped forward, reaching out with her left hand and pinching Lin Nuoyi's chin. Her eyes were dark, but her face wore a teasing smile. "I can spare him, but on one condition: you stay by my side as a hostage."

No matter how calm Lin Nuoyi was, she couldn't help but frown, her beautiful eyes filled with turmoil as she met Shaohua's gaze. Finally, her lips moved slightly, and she agreed.

She had no other choice unless she was willing to fight to the death.

But what good would that do? So many skilled individuals had been easily defeated in a moment, and the other party's strength was beyond imagination. She wasn't just a newly awakened individual.

Lin Nuoyi wasn't a match for her, and even with the Silver-Winged Sky Deity and all the forces of Heavenly God Biotech, they would still stand no chance.

She even had the feeling that even all the mutants and strange beasts of the Taihang Mountains together might not be a match for her.

"I hope you are strong enough; this is only the beginning", Lin Nuoyi said, seemingly hinting at something.

She wasn't just referring to the events at Taihang Mountain; in the not-too-distant future, many unimaginable forces would cross the stars.

"Can I take that as you caring about me?" Shaohua smiled, leaning in closer and whispering in her ear. She could clearly see the slightly panicked yet feigning calm eyes and the fine hairs trembling on the girl's cheeks.

Indeed, she was a rare beauty, a pearl lost in the world, absolutely stunning.

However, to onlookers, their interaction seemed rather intimate.

"Sorry, maybe I came at the wrong time", Chu Feng muttered.

He had just returned with a deer and was somewhat embarrassed by the scene.

But Chu Feng had a thick skin and quickly regained his composure, openly admiring the fairy teasing the goddess, finding it quite delightful.

Shaohua laughed brightly, her lips curling up. "No, you came at the perfect time."

What perfect time? Chu Feng was utterly confused.

Then he understood; the hilltop was littered with bodies, and he was being asked to move them.

Chu Feng's heart sank. Despite her bright and kind appearance, she was decisive and ruthless when it came to action.

Was this what an ancient immortal was like? Indeed, not someone to be trifled with!

In the mountain, everyone wore shocked expressions and kept their distance from the hilltop.

Heavenly God Biotech was a massive organization, but now a significant portion of their forces had been defeated by a single person.

Even some important figures had been killed, and a beautiful woman, suspected to be a high-ranking member, had been captured.

"What do we do now?" The people from Heavenly God Biotech were in a state of panic.

They hadn't even begun to compete for the Mutagenic Fruit, and they had already suffered heavy losses. The young master of the Mu family was dead, and Miss Lin had been taken hostage.

If they hadn't been the first to discover the Mutagenic Tree and made extensive preparations, they would have been forced to withdraw by now.

"Since they haven't killed Nuo Yi immediately, they won't harm her. We'll wait until I obtain the Mutagenic Fruit before making any decisions", the Silver-Winged Sky Deity said solemnly.

If they came away with nothing, they would be finished.

On the other side, the people from Bodhi Genetics were elated.

Their biggest competitor had been severely weakened before the battle even began, greatly increasing their chances of winning. They were almost grateful to that woman.

But thinking about her strength, they couldn't help but feel a deep sense of fear and apprehension.

At that moment, someone went against the tide, stepping forward and climbing the hill to meet Shaohua.

"Let me introduce myself. I'm Zhou Yitian, a director", Zhou Yitian said respectfully, handing over his business card.

Chu Feng was taken aback, taking the card and looking at it. He was indeed a director, but what was he doing here?

He had to admit, the guy had some guts.

"What brings you here?" Chu Feng asked.

"I have a grand vision, to create the most authentic mythological epic, showcasing the mysterious and profound culture of ancient China!" Zhou Yitian said earnestly.

"What does that have to do with me?" Chu Feng was somewhat amused and exasperated.

"Who said I'm here for you? I'm here for the beautiful lady, ethereal and otherworldly, a true fairy. It would be a waste for her not to enter the entertainment industry!"

"..." Chu Feng glared at him. What did that mean, he wasn't good enough?

If he revealed his true face, he would probably make countless girls swoon!

"I want to create a mythological epic called 'Heavenly Weaver,' and it's tailor-made for this beauty, no, this fairy!"

Zhou Yitian looked at Shaohua in the distance, his eyes burning with passion.

There was no hint of worldly desire in his eyes, only the fervent desire to create a great film.

"Go away, don't be ridiculous!" Chu Feng was exasperated.

"I'm not being ridiculous, we're serious!"

Zhou Yitian pointed behind him, where a few mutants at the foot of the hill were carrying various camera equipment and filming the bodies on the ground.

"Who are they?" Chu Feng's face darkened.

"We were all in the film industry before. Now we use our advantages as mutants to film in the Taihang Mountains. There's going to be a mutant battle, and all this will become the grand backdrop for our mythological epic, emphasizing realism!"

Zhou Yitian grew more and more excited, and seeing that Chu Feng was blocking his way, he offered him a supporting role.

"What, just a supporting role? You think I'm a beggar? I want to be the lead, the lead!" Chu Feng slapped his hand away, speaking with righteous indignation.

"That's a bit difficult", Zhou Yitian frowned.

"I'll introduce you to her", Chu Feng said in a low voice.

Zhou Yitian's eyes lit up, and he quickly agreed. "Sure, sure. I have another idea, a young man from the wilderness, guided by a celestial maiden, embarking on a journey to conquer the heavens and earth, tying the entire ancient myth together."

Soon, the two were shoulder to shoulder, acting like old friends.

To become the lead, Chu Feng rubbed his hands together and approached Shaohua, asking about the matter with a sheepish smile.

He was confident she wouldn't refuse.

The reason was simple: she found it interesting, an ancient immortal with a keen interest in modern things.

But an unexpected problem arose!

"How can this be? Why can't I take any photos or videos?!" Zhou Yitian was in a state of shock, kneeling on the ground, almost hysterical.

Neither his communicator nor professional camera equipment could capture Shaohua's image, only a blurry silhouette.

"What kind of ability is this?" Chu Feng was also stunned.

"Seems she's even more mysterious than I thought", Lin Nuoyi's eyes sparkled, lost in thought.

"Too bad", Shaohua sighed. This wasn't intentional on her part; she hadn't expected it to happen.

Zhou Yitian had to leave in disappointment, but then he made a new discovery. He saw the national goddess Ding Sitong approaching, surrounded by Bodhi Genetics mutants.

He had heard that she had a distinguished background, but he didn't expect her to be associated with Bodhi Genetics.

"I heard that Ding Sitong is also a mutant, and her abnormal mutation is quite unusual, giving her nine snow-white fox tails!" someone whispered from a distance.

"Nine-tailed fox?!"

Ding Sitong appeared, walking gracefully through the forest, protected by a few people, and reached the foot of the hill.

Many mutants who saw this were stunned, whispering among themselves.

They sensed that this was Bodhi Genetics trying to recruit the person on the hill, sending the national goddess to make a good impression.

"Hello, Ding Sitong, I'm—" Zhou Yitian, not giving up, tried to approach her but was stopped by a few mutants.

"Jiang Luoshen", Lin Nuoyi called from the hilltop, looking down at the group below.

"Not Ding Sitong?" Chu Feng was confused. He knew the national goddess, who was very famous.

He quickly realized that Lin Nuoyi, with her status, wouldn't make such a mistake. Ding Sitong was likely just a stage name.

A few mutants knew the truth and whispered it to those around them. The Jiang family was an important member of Bodhi Genetics, and they required their children to keep a low profile, which is why Jiang Luoshen used a pseudonym.

Luo Shen was a beautiful name that suited her perfectly, and she had the grace to match it, earning her the title of national goddess in a short time.

"Do you think you can win her over, or are you just here to mock me, risking your own safety?" Lin Nuoyi smoothed her hair, her eyes cold and beautiful, staring down at the group.

She had a good hand, but her incompetent teammates had ruined it.

"We won't know unless we try", Jiang Luoshen smiled, her expression bright and composed, her grace unmatched. She walked up the hill alone, her steps light, heading toward Shaohua.

(End of Chapter)

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