41 Global Evolution
Cong Xia hesitated for a moment. Although he did feel a bit sorry, they had no reason to risk their lives for an unrelated cat. The gecko swarm kept pouring out of the cinema non-stop, as if it were endless. If they didn’t leave soon, their chances of survival would be slim.
Moreover, the owner of this cat was Zhuang Yao, a cunning and manipulative child who had played tricks on them. Cong Xia suspected that both Cheng Tianbi and Liu Fengyu probably wanted to teach the child a lesson using this situation.
Cong Xia glanced complexly at Zhuang Yao and turned to leave.
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Fortunately, the three of them present knew his true nature.
Cong Xia gritted his teeth and said, “We can’t save it. Please, let go of me.”
Once again, Cheng Tianbi pulled Zhuang Yao away from Cong Xia and coldly said, “You reap what you sow. Get lost.”
Zhuang Yao exclaimed, “I am a cerebral domain evolved human!”
The three of them froze.
Zhuang Yao got up from the ground and said, “I am a cerebral domain evolved human. If you save Abu, I swear to safely escort you to Beijing.”
Cong Xia became annoyed. “You clearly said you weren’t an evolved human!”
Zhuang Yao anxiously looked at Abu and replied, “I lied to you. I am a cerebral domain evolved human, and I know how to control energy fluctuations. It’s not through any device but through self-control. I have abundant resources and can definitely send you to Beijing.”
Liu Fengyu sneered, “Do you think we would still believe you?”
Cong Xia clenched his fist, but deep down, he believed him.
Cong Xia believed that Zhuang Yao was indeed a cerebral domain evolved human. The superior calculation speed and precise analytical abilities he displayed went beyond the limits of human intelligence. Zhuang Yao’s cerebral capabilities far exceeded what humans were capable of.
Zhuang Yao shouted, “Go save Abu! We don’t have to fight the geckos head-on. As long as we can free Abu, those geckos won’t catch up to us. At the very least, with your abilities, you can escape unscathed. Why not take a gamble? The resources I possess are something you won’t be able to gather in your entire post-apocalyptic lives. Without a cerebral domain, you are just individuals who don’t understand how to integrate and utilize resources effectively. Your cooperation is abysmal. I am willing to be your cerebral domain, as long as you save Abu!”
Cong Xia struggled within himself. A cerebral domain evolved human was highly sought after even by government institutions. If they could acquire one, their chances of safely reaching Beijing would greatly increase. Moreover, even if Zhuang Yao wasn’t a cerebral domain evolved human, the provisions stored in his villa would be of great use. In Abu’s injured state, Cong Xia didn’t believe Zhuang Yao could pull off any tricks. If this gamble paid off, they would gain tremendous power.
Cheng Tianbi looked at Cong Xia and said, “He really is a cerebral domain evolved human.”
Cong Xia nodded, “Yes.”
Liu Fengyu remained silent. Cerebral domain evolved humans and natural force manipulators had become legendary figures passed on through word of mouth. They were the talents most desperately needed by the government. If their team could possess both, they would be unstoppable.
Cong Xia said, “Zhuang Yao, since you claim our cooperation is lousy, let us see the strength of your cerebral domain abilities.”
Zhuang Yao exclaimed, “Around Abu, there are sixty-four geckos. Fifty-six of them are within a two-meter range, five are within a three-meter range, and there’s only one that exceeds three meters. The six you need to kill are the ones above two meters; you don’t need to worry about the others. The Corpse King flower will approach from the southwest at seven o’clock and release a three-meter stench. The wind manipulator will create a small cyclone with a radius of 6.5 meters centered around Abu. The wind pressure must not exceed 10 pascals, and the height should not surpass Abu’s knees. If the largest gecko doesn’t attack, you grab Abu’s tail and jump onto it. Hurry!”
Liu Fengyu let out a deep grunt and ran in the direction he mentioned.
Cheng Tianbi followed closely behind, stepping on the heads of the smaller geckos as they rushed toward Abu.
The tongue of the large gecko kept tightening, and Abu appeared to be struggling to breathe, unable to hold on much longer.
Liu Fengyu unfolded his massive petals and enveloped himself in the center. From the seven o’clock direction, he released the stench, while Cheng Tianbi swiftly sliced through the ten or so tongues entwined around Abu’s legs. A low-level cyclone formed around Abu, driven by the stench emitted by Liu Fengyu, causing the geckos with their mouths open to quickly retract their tongues and retreat. The larger geckos put up more resistance, but Cheng Tianbi swung invisible wind blades, slaying them one by one.
The large gecko retracted the tongue coiled around Abu’s neck and swiftly lunged toward Cheng Tianbi, enveloping his arms and body with a quick, snapping motion.
Cheng Tianbi let out a muffled cry, feeling as if his organs were being compressed together.
Cheng Tianbi wanted to sever the gecko’s tongue, but it was incredibly agile, as if it could sense the invisible danger in the air. Every time, it managed to evade his attacks. Cheng Tianbi had already depleted too much energy and was nearing exhaustion.
Liu Fengyu forcefully slapped the gecko’s body with his petals and began secreting digestive fluids frenziedly. Although the large gecko had thick skin, it lacked armor protection and was, after all, a flesh-and-blood creature. It soon began writhing in pain, but it still didn’t release Cheng Tianbi.
Zhuang Yao shouted, “Abu, jump onto it!”
Abu propped up his weakened body and leaped onto the large gecko. The weight of Abu’s landing caused the gecko to tremble all over. Its tongue shook, causing Cheng Tianbi to fall to the ground.
Liu Fengyu picked him up with one hand while grabbing Abu’s tail with the other. Abu’s tail flicked, flinging both of them into the air, and they landed heavily on Abu’s back.
Cong Xia watched as Abu ran towards them, and the anxiety that had reached his throat finally subsided.
The pursuing geckos caught up from behind. When Abu passed by them, he rolled both Cong Xia and Cheng Tianbi onto his back, then swiftly continued running forward.
The four of them clung tightly to Abu’s fur as they looked back. Thousands of geckos pursued them relentlessly, ignoring gravity. They covered the ground and walls, creating a dense, black mass that filled the entire street. It was a terrifying sight, evoking fear and trembling from the depths of one’s soul.
It took them two blocks to shake off the geckos.
Abu brought them back to the villa, but as soon as they entered, he collapsed heavily to the ground, panting heavily.
Zhuang Yao held Abu’s large head, rubbing against its nose, his voice trembling intensely, “Abu, don’t die, Abu.”
Abu had multiple wounds on its body, with its limbs bearing blood marks from the gecko’s tongues. The most severe injuries were a torn opening in its lower abdomen and the strangulation marks on its neck from the large gecko. It appeared extremely weak, and its beautiful light purple eyes gradually lost their luster.
In the face of such a massive creature, human medicine was ineffective. It couldn’t even dress a single wound. Zhuang Yao felt so powerless for the first time, only able to repeatedly stroke Abu’s face, tears streaming down uncontrollably.
Abu extended its tongue and gently licked him, emitting a meowing sound as if seeking comfort.
Cong Xia watched Zhuang Yao’s helpless state, feeling a bitter ache in his heart. He stroked Abu’s soft fur, his mind in turmoil.
Was there any way to save it? If only they could stop the bleeding, but how could they seal such a large wound? It seemed big enough to fit a person inside…
Zhuang Yao held Abu and cried softly, his sorrow particularly poignant in the quiet night.
Cong Xia gently touched the deep tear in Abu’s lower abdomen, feeling a slight tremor in his fingertips. It was deep… He focused on sensing the flow of energy within Abu’s body, clearly seeing that the energy was slowly draining out from the injured area. Abu’s energy fluctuations became weaker and weaker. If all this energy ran out, would Abu die?
Sadness welled up in Cong Xia’s heart. He had witnessed too much death along the way, most of them being strangers whom he didn’t have a personal connection with. He had kept a certain distance and couldn’t truly empathize. There were only two instances where death had deeply shaken him: the first was when they tried to escape Kunming city and encountered a young couple who kindly gave them a ride on the highway, and the second was when the parents of the atavistic person were eaten by the giant fish, causing him to cry out in heart-wrenching anguish.
Now, Cong Xia was experiencing that indescribable sorrow once again. Death was too close, and it was an agonizing experience.
He tried to block out Zhuang Yao’s crying in his mind because it made him uncomfortable.
This beautiful and obedient cat shouldn’t die like this. It would be good if it could survive. If only they could stop the bleeding, if only…
Cong Xia shuddered, suddenly feeling the energy in his body flowing from his hand, which was in contact with Abu, slowly moving into Abu’s body. He widened his eyes, pressing his hands tightly against Abu’s body, mobilizing his entire energy, concentrating it towards Abu’s wound. It was like when he had the ability to autonomously withstand the cold and instantly enhance his vision. He infused his attributeless energy with all his might into the cells of the skin and organs surrounding the wound, accelerating the speed of cell regeneration and visibly repairing the wound!
Cheng Tianbi and Liu Fengyu were both stunned, and Zhuang Yao was also drawn to the sudden surge of immense energy. When he turned his head, he saw the skin around Abu’s wound resembling wild grass growing crazily, wriggling and sprouting among the flesh, gradually healing.
The depletion of Abu’s energy was also halted.
Cong Xia’s clothes were drenched in sweat, and he felt his energy flowing continuously into Abu’s body. He used his ability to enhance his own cells to boost Abu’s cellular vitality. However, the energy consumption in using that power in Abu’s body was at least three to four times higher than when he used it in his own body. He quickly felt dizzy and weak, as if his body was about to be emptied.
Cheng Tianbi was the first to notice that something was wrong with Cong Xia and rushed over to hold him in his arms.
Cong Xia’s body went limp, his vision blurred, and he fainted.
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