Ouyang Yunzhi asked again:
"When are you leaving?"
Ning Shuangyu replied:
"I'm leaving right away."
Xu Bing glanced outside and asked:
"Has the helicopter to take you back been arranged?"
Ning Shuangyu said:
"We don't need helicopters anymore!"
"No helicopters?" Xu Bing asked curiously. "Has Captain Shuangyu learned to fly?"
Ning Shuangyu replied:
"I can't fly, but it can!"
Before the words had fully left her mouth!
A loud cry suddenly echoed from the sky!
Everyone looked up!
They saw a small black dot gradually approaching!
Its figure grew larger and larger!
Until!
It transformed into a giant bird, its size comparable to a large truck! It landed behind Ning Shuangyu.
Its head resembled a fierce tiger!
Its jet-black and golden wings shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight!
It looked majestic and awe-inspiring! "Good heavens!" Xu Bing exclaimed in surprise. "Little Tiger has gained weight again in just a few days!"
Hearing this.
Little Tiger let out an angry cry at her! It flapped its wings!
Stirring up gusts of wind!
Nearly knocking Ouyang Yunzhi and the others off their feet!
"Alright, alright!"
Ning Shuangyu quickly soothed it.
"You're not fat! You're the most slender!"
Only then did Little Tiger calm down.
But it still glared at Xu Bing with a resentful look.
Ning Shuangyu sighed helplessly and explained in a low voice: "Its appetite has been growing, but it absolutely hates being called fat! The moment someone mentions it eating too much or gaining weight, it throws a tantrum!"
Hearing this.
Xu Bing's eyes were filled with astonishment! "Good heavens! Is this still a Ferocious Beast?"
"It's so intelligent!"
"It's almost like a person!"
Hearing Xu Bing's praise.
Little Tiger's glance at her softened slightly, showing a hint of satisfaction.
But Ouyang Yunzhi frowned slightly: "Judging by its appearance, it might not be a Ferocious Beast for much longer!"
"Oh?"
Ning Shuangyu asked curiously: "Not a Ferocious Beast? Then what is it?"
Ouyang Yunzhi explained: "When a Ferocious Beast gains intelligence, it can be called a Mystic Beast... Take good care of it, it will be very useful in the future!"
Ning Shuangyu nodded upon hearing this.
In truth.
Regardless of whether Little Tiger was useful or not, she would take good care of it! Because Little Tiger had been entrusted to her by Lin Lang!
It felt as if Little Tiger was a child they had raised together...
She would definitely take responsibility for her own child! "I'm off."
Ning Shuangyu bid farewell to the two once more.
"Safe travels."
Xu Bing said.
Then Ning Shuangyu climbed onto Little Tiger's back.
She patted Little Tiger's head:
"Don't be petty, say goodbye to them!"
Little Tiger raised its massive wing and waved it at Ouyang Yunzhi and Xu Bing.
Xu Bing, afraid it might get angry again, quickly waved back.
Then.
Little Tiger flapped its wings!
Stirring up a cloud of dust! It soared into the sky! Its enormous figure gradually grew smaller!
Until it completely disappeared into the thick Red Mist!
...
Xu Bing watched Little Tiger's receding figure and couldn't help but marvel: "It's truly amazing! Even Ferocious Beasts have intelligence now. Could they eventually turn into humans?"
Ouyang Yunzhi murmured: "Turn into humans? When the apocalypse comes and the world undergoes drastic changes, it's not impossible!"
Then.
Ouyang Yunzhi turned to Xu Bing and asked: "Do you know why I made you concede back then?"
Xu Bing thought for a moment: "Because Captain Shuangyu needed that bottle of Superpower Elixir more than I did, so I had to let her have it."
Ouyang Yunzhi shook her head, "If it were just for that bottle of Superpower Elixir, I could have let you give it to her after you won! Not in this way, which would make her victory seem questionable!"
"Then why?" Xu Bing looked puzzled.
"Making you concede is for your own good. If you continue to fight, you will undoubtedly lose!"
Ouyang Yunzhi gazed towards the horizon, the direction where Little Tiger had disappeared.
"Ah?" Xu Bing was somewhat unconvinced, "Actually, I've already sensed Captain Shuangyu's intentions. If we continue, I would adjust my strategy..."
"That's not the reason."
Ouyang Yunzhi suddenly looked at her very seriously.
"It's because of the Purple Aura on you!"
"Purple Qi? What about it?"
Xu Bing was even more confused.
Ouyang Yunzhi explained, "The Purple Qi on you is a more powerful form of spiritual energy than the natural spiritual energy! My master calls it Second Level Spiritual Energy!"
"A martial artist who cultivates Second Level Spiritual Energy has stepped into a new realm!"
"Possessing strength far beyond that of ordinary martial artists!"
"Your talent has recently improved, and your cultivation efficiency has skyrocketed! It's probably thanks to this Purple Qi..."
...
Hearing this!
Xu Bing's eyes lit up, "Really, Captain? I didn't know I was this amazing!"
Her posture instantly straightened.
Ouyang Yunzhi continued, "But the problem is, this Purple Qi wasn't cultivated by you!"
"Someone else infused it into your body!"
"In other words, that person gave you a life-saving trump card!"
...
"Ah?"
Only then did Xu Bing gradually realize the severity of the situation! Her face turned pale! "A life-saving trump card? That means..."
"Exactly!" Ouyang Yunzhi nodded, "You've wasted a life-saving trump card in this competition!"
"Although I don't know how much Second Level Spiritual Energy that expert infused into your body!"
"But it's certain that the Second Level Spiritual Energy in your body is limited! The more you use, the less you have!"
By now, Xu Bing's face had completely darkened! And Ouyang Yunzhi continued:
"When you were fighting Captain Shuangyu, the remaining Second Level Spiritual Energy in your body was already scarce!"
"If you continue to consume it..."
"You will lose all your Second Level Spiritual Energy!"
"At that time! Not only will you lose!"
"But you will also completely lose the fortune bestowed upon you by the heavens!"
...
Xu Bing's heart finally sank, "It's over, I've missed out on a fortune..."
Ouyang Yunzhi frowned, "However, the key question now is—who infused this Purple Qi into your body?"
Instantly.
Both Xu Bing and Ouyang Yunzhi fell into deep thought.
Xu Bing recalled, "My talent only improved after I returned from Happiness Residential Complex!"
"Does that mean..."
"The Purple Qi came from Happiness Residential Complex?"
...
Ouyang Yunzhi nodded, "Most likely. But who in Happiness Residential Complex?"
And as soon as Happiness Residential Complex was mentioned!
Xu Bing's mind instinctively conjured up the image of a person: "It's Lin Lang!"
Her eyes immediately lit up! The scene of Lin Lang instantly defeating a B-level powerhouse had left a profound impact on her young mind!
Lin Lang was the strongest person she had ever seen in her life! He was undoubtedly the strongest in Happiness Residential Complex! If anyone in Happiness Residential Complex was most likely to cultivate Purple Qi, it had to be Lin Lang!
But unexpectedly.
Upon hearing Lin Lang's name, Ouyang Yunzhi shook her head:
"I also thought it might be him, but upon careful consideration, it's impossible..."
"Someone who can cultivate Second Level Spiritual Energy must be an extremely powerful martial artist!"
"Although Lin Lang is strong, he follows the path of an Esper..."
Instantly.
The light in Xu Bing's eyes dimmed.
She then fell into a troubled contemplation: "If it's not Lin Lang, then who could it be?"
...
BaiDa Plaza.
Café.
The days without sufficient food were truly unbearable.
In just a few days.
The women of the Queen's Hall had all become much more haggard!
Ever since You Dali had taken away many of their supplies.
Their daily meals had become even more meager!
Before, they just ate poorly.
But now, being able to eat their fill was already a blessing! "Wuwu!
I can't hold on much longer!"
One woman cried while chewing on a tough pickled vegetable root.
"Where is Lan Jie? D
idn't she promise to give us a queen's life?!"
"But look at us! Which queen in the world lives like this, barely able to drink the water used to wash the pot, and still not getting enough?"
"I can't take it anymore! I'm going to confront her!"
(End of Chapter)