Chapter 40: Anger

To the east, a red glow expanded, quickly taking on a golden hue. The sun leapt forth, climbing above the Taihang Mountains, beginning to pour out a dazzling morning light.

A thin mist still lingered among the mountains and in the orchard outside the courtyard. Illuminated by the red sun, it immediately shimmered with various colors.

It was still very early, but Lin Nuoyi’s message had already come through.

Chu Feng said “Okay,” and the call ended.

After ending the call, he stood in the courtyard, facing the warm sun and bathed in the golden morning glow. He practiced a special breathing technique, continuing it diligently morning and evening.

A peculiar sensation welled up within him. He felt as if he were inside a warm greenhouse or immersed in hot water, with a layer of substance flowing over his body.

Chu Feng’s heart stirred; it felt both familiar and somewhat strange.

He recalled his experience in Kunlun Mountain, when the buds on the strange small tree rooted at the peak of Bronze Mountain bloomed, and four petals drifted down into his hands. Afterwards, he had felt faint warm currents in his flesh, but they were too subtle, almost imperceptible.

Now, a similar warm current appeared, but it was much more distinct, as if magnified.

He felt completely at ease, from head to toe, as if being cleansed. Wherever the warm current passed, it was like a fine rain nourishing parched earth, quickly absorbed.

Chu Feng felt warm and invigorated all over, and his spirit was exceptionally full.

He opened his eyes and saw a peculiar sight: a thin, faint layer of light golden gauze seemed to cover his body.

This was precisely why he had felt that sensation.

As the breathing technique ended, he looked down. The faint golden gauze became increasingly ethereal, finally merging into his skin and disappearing.

Chu Feng felt something had changed. He looked up at the distant mountains and could clearly see a squirrel hopping on an ancient tree on one of the peaks.

This was astonishing eyesight!

At the same time, he could hear the sound of bees flapping their wings from a great distance, even perceiving their brief pause after colliding with a petal.

It was as if he had broken free from a sealed cell and instantly breathed fresh air. Chu Feng felt his hearing and sight sharpen, and all his senses became exceptionally keen.

The entire world seemed to come alive, as his perception was much stronger than before.

The yellow ox was also in the courtyard, finishing its special breathing technique at the same time. It had witnessed the recent scene and looked at Chu Feng with a strange expression, staring intently.

Chu Feng didn't notice it. He was focused on experiencing his own changes and immediately put them to the test.

With a whoosh, he vanished from his spot and dashed into the orchard outside the courtyard. His speed had increased significantly; a rough timing showed he covered one hundred meters in just 1.3 seconds.

As for his strength, the increase was even greater.

His physical constitution had improved dramatically!

The special breathing technique revealed its formidable nature: it could enhance one's physical constitution, and it was astonishingly effective, appearing extremely mysterious.

Strength, speed, perception, and other attributes had all comprehensively improved; it was like undergoing a form of evolution.

“What exactly is its origin?” Chu Feng asked the yellow ox.

Unfortunately, the yellow ox remained tight-lipped, consistently refusing to disclose the origins of this breathing technique. Today was no exception.

However, it wrote down a few words:

“Pollen, catalyst!”

Because, how much time had passed? Chu Feng’s physical constitution had reached this level, and the efficiency was so high it startled even the yellow ox.

It guessed that it was related to the four petals Chu Feng had touched on Bronze Mountain.

According to the yellow ox’s knowledge, this breathing technique was extraordinary and mysterious, but achieving significant results required the aid of a “catalyst.”

After a breakfast primarily consisting of wild game, Chu Feng waited for the person who was coming to pick him up.

A young woman arrived. She had some freckles on her nose but was otherwise quite pretty. She smiled before speaking, which made it easy to connect with her.

She drove a pure black car that looked very heavy and somewhat tall, with thick steel plates and the latest hardened glass.

It was a bulletproof car, clearly not an ordinary vehicle. Pantheon Biology always paid great attention to such details, and even their regular personnel were well-equipped.

“Mr. Chu, please get in,” the young woman said, opening the car door for him.

Chu Feng was slightly distracted because ever since he received the call that morning, when Lin Nuoyi told him someone would pick him up, he had been thinking about something.

“Mr. Chu?” the young woman called out gently with a warm smile.

“I apologize, I was distracted thinking about something. Please go back first. I have some urgent matters to attend to, and I’ll make my own way there by noon,” Chu Feng said.

The young woman looked somewhat flustered. “But Miss Lin said I absolutely must pick you up,” she stated.

Chu Feng shook his head, refusing. He told her that it wasn't far from the county town and that he would definitely arrive by noon, urging her to leave first.

The young woman was helpless. She wanted to call Lin Nuoyi, but after some hesitation, she decided to report back later. Lin Nuoyi was currently very busy dealing with matters concerning the Taihang Mountains; even though she had an appointment with Mr. Chu today, it was only scheduled for lunch.

“I hope I’m just being overly cautious,” Chu Feng murmured as he watched the black sedan drive away.

“Yellow ox, guard the house!”

Then he set off, moving through the woods alongside the road leading to the county town, avoiding the main road. His speed was remarkable; if he truly exerted himself, he wouldn't be slower than the car.

In fact, the journey was bumpy, with the original road broken into many sections, and numerous parts in between were rough, potholed dirt tracks, making it impossible to drive quickly.

Chu Feng followed from a distance, his astonishing physical condition preventing him from tiring.

After traveling over thirty *li*, the road ahead became increasingly rugged and uneven, further slowing the black sedan.

Suddenly, a tremendous boom echoed, shattering the tranquility of the area. It was an earth-shattering sound as a rocket precisely struck the black sedan.

The immense impact and terrifying explosion lifted the entire car into the air. Even though it was a bulletproof vehicle, it now cracked and shattered, its glass completely broken, and its frame utterly deformed.

*Thud!*

The black sedan crashed to the ground, emitting sparks and smoke. Dirt and stones flew, and dust billowed into the sky.

“Boom!”

The next moment, another tremendous explosion rang out, striking the car with incredible precision and causing it to disintegrate on the spot.

Even with bulletproofing, there were limitations. These two rockets were too powerful, far exceeding the car's defensive capabilities.

In the distance, Chu Feng’s face turned ashen. The worst thing he had feared had happened; he truly hadn’t expected that woman to be so audacious!

She had actually dared to do something like this – intercepting and launching a lethal attack on the road where Lin Nuoyi’s escort was meant to pick him up!

“How hateful!” His eyes blazed with a murderous aura. He grieved for the young life lost and felt a pang of regret in his heart, blaming himself for not being able to save her.

Yet, he truly hadn’t anticipated that woman would be so deranged as to directly commit such an act.

Earlier, he had only considered a slight possibility and taken precautions, but tragically, his fears had come true!

Following that, two more rockets were fired, both hitting the same spot. The car completely shattered, engulfed in towering flames.

The noise was immense. What was originally a quiet wilderness, with dense woods lining both sides of the road, now resounded with thunderous explosions, shattering the tranquility.

“I will kill you!”

Chu Feng was truly enraged. How much hatred did his opponent bear towards him? To go to such lengths, expending so much effort to eliminate him, delivering such a deadly blow on the very road Lin Nuoyi had arranged for him to be picked up.

However, he also understood that the other party was afraid, worried about exposure, and this was an attempt to silence witnesses.

“This woman is close to Lin Nuoyi and knows I haven’t revealed those matters yet. She wants to eliminate me on the road before anything comes out.”

Chu Feng knew the opponent was terrified and was taking desperate measures.

“Driven to desperation!”

His face was grim. This matter was far from over. He was being forced to embark on a killing spree; anyone involved, no matter who they were, he would eliminate!

This had crossed his bottom line!

In a mansion in the county town, a man and a woman were swirling red wine in their goblets, sipping slowly. The man was relaxed and at ease, while the woman seemed nervous, constantly waiting for something.

Soon, a communicator chimed. The woman quickly answered, asking, “How did it go?”

“The mortal is dead, disintegrated with the vehicle. However, the master behind him hasn’t appeared yet; we are waiting.”

Upon hearing this report, the woman’s expression grew even more anxious. Clearly, she was the one who had previously held Lin Nuoyi’s communicator, and her current demeanor was restless.

“Stay calm… wait for that person to appear, then deliver the decisive blow!” Her voice trembled slightly.

“Understood!”

Then the call ended.

“Wanqing, don’t be nervous. It’s such a simple matter; don’t panic,” the man said calmly from where he sat. He had a fair, handsome face and a refined demeanor, casually swirling his wine glass.

“Mu, it’s easy for you to say, but I’ve committed a grave offense. What if Nuoyi finds out…” Xu Wanqing’s face was pale.

“It doesn’t matter. Even if she knows, so what? Pantheon Biology isn’t solely hers; my Mu family is also a crucial member. Besides, you’re her good friend and capable assistant, and soon your sister will marry her uncle. What is there to worry about? Even if Nuoyi knows, she won’t do anything to you.”

The young man offered comfort, a faint smile on his fair face, utterly unconcerned.

“Mu, speaking of this, I was trying to help you, and now it’s escalated to this point. Can you really handle it?” Xu Wanqing asked. She was very beautiful, with phoenix eyes; had she not been troubled, she would have appeared very seductive.

“Don’t worry, this matter can’t possibly be leaked. People from Bodhi Gene are active in that area, and our people will clash with them. Ultimately, all of this... will be blamed on them!” the young man said calmly.

He then shook his head. “Actually, I only wanted to make that mortal suffer a bit, to see Lin Nuoyi’s reaction and test her feelings. I never expected you would try to kill him.”

“How could I have known your intentions? I accidentally learned that your subordinates were causing him trouble, and then I found out about his past relationship with Nuoyi, so I wanted to help you. I never imagined it would lead to such a massive problem,” Xu Wanqing said, filled with regret.

One wrong step, and she had sunk deeper and deeper. She felt she truly shouldn’t have gotten involved.

“He’s just a small fry. From what I understand, there’s no real possibility between him and Nuoyi. I truly didn’t want any complications,” the young man said, a hint of helplessness in his voice. “Since you’ve already gone this far, there’s no turning back. Let’s just follow through and eliminate him.”

“He just died, a moment ago,” Xu Wanqing reminded him.

“I know. The death of someone like him is insignificant, but since you mentioned there’s a powerful master behind him, let’s completely resolve this potential problem,” the young man said, a confident smile on his fair face.

“Can it really be completely resolved? Remember, the people I sent last time were strong enough to deal with masters among the awakened, but they all vanished without a trace,” Xu Wanqing frowned, a hint of worry in her voice.

“Unless he’s reached the level of a Vajra. Even if Bodhi Gene’s Vajra came personally, he wouldn’t necessarily fare well!” the man said calmly, his smile gentle.

“I hope there are no complications!”

“Rest assured. Bodhi Gene’s people are over there, and this is Pantheon Biology’s chance to confront the enemy. We’ll kill our opponents and incidentally resolve that hidden danger. Nothing will go wrong.”

In the mountains and forests, Chu Feng moved silently like a leopard. He sensed danger, as if a trap had been laid out, waiting for him to walk into it.

This area was extensively ambushed. The hidden attackers’ main target wasn’t the car on the road, but rather someone they anticipated would intrude here.

“You think Chu Feng is insignificant, but the person behind him is formidable, and this time you’re primarily here to kill that person?” Chu Feng scoffed self-deprecatingly, then his expression turned glacial.

*Pfft!*

Shortly after, using his heightened perception, he discovered the first awakened individual. He approached silently, his short sword cutting through the air like a black lightning bolt, illuminating the dark forest. It sliced through the person’s neck; blood splattered. The individual turned back in terror, blood gushing from their throat, and then collapsed.

“This is just the beginning. You forced my hand, and I will satisfy you. Not one of you will escape!” Chu Feng said coldly. He had made up his mind: he would kill here and embark on a massacre, fighting his way all the way to the county town!

Tonight’s chapter will be updated after midnight. It’s Sunday, and during the new book period, we need to climb the ranks. Thank you, everyone.