Chapter 387 ·Changes in the Catwoman Bloodline
Chapter 387: Changes in the Catwoman Bloodline
“This is for you.”
After leaving the military headquarters, Zhou Ming tossed a conch shell to the Scorpion-Lion.
“What is this?”
The Scorpion-Lion weighed the conch in his hand and discovered that it was far heavier than a normal shell, as though it contained a block of iron.
“This is a container made from a Water-Absorbing Conch. It can hold several times its own volume in liquid, but it doesn't reduce the weight.”
“There are ten liters of Bloodspring Spirit Liquid inside. Consider it your payment for running this errand.”
The Scorpion-Lion had already learned about the origin and effects of the Bloodspring Spirit Liquid during the previous negotiations, and he understood that Zhou Ming was using the excuse of paying him for running an errand to give him a benefit.
“Since you're being so generous, I'll accept it.”
The Scorpion-Lion did not stand on ceremony. Given the relationship between the two of them, he could simply find a way to repay the favor another time.
“Also, I'll lend you one of my Duanmu Family's airships. I'll return to the family on my own first.”
Since there were over a hundred people among the clansmen Fu Shiyuan had brought, the Serpent King Airship could not transport all of them in a single trip.
As for why the Scorpion-Lion was in such a hurry to return to his family, it was naturally because Zhou Ming's progress had stimulated him, making him eager to use the Bloodspring Spirit Liquid to quickly improve his own strength.
Zhou Ming naturally understood the Scorpion-Lion's thoughts. He nodded, and the two bid each other farewell.
Half an hour later, at the airship takeoff and landing field of Bohai Base, two small private airships rapidly flew toward the northern region of the Alliance.
Aboard the airship, Zhou Ming met Fu Shiyuan once again.
He did not ask how Fu Shiyuan intended to deal with the affairs of the Fu Family, but instead went straight to the matter of advancing into an Ability User.
“How much Bloodspring Spirit Liquid is required to advance into an Ability User? And what difficulties are involved in the advancement process?”
Hearing Zhou Ming ask how much Bloodspring Spirit Liquid was required, joy instantly appeared on Fu Shiyuan's face. He had already guessed that the lord he had pledged allegiance to had successfully obtained the Bloodspring Spirit Liquid.
He immediately bowed and replied,
“My Lord, under normal circumstances, an Enhancer requires five Gene Modification Surgeries to advance into an Evolver, while an Evolver requires seven to advance into an Ability User.”
“Since failing even once will result in death due to genetic collapse, the only way to complete all seven Gene Modification Surgeries at present is by relying on the Bloodspring Spirit Liquid.”
“Each Gene Modification Surgery requires at least one liter of Bloodspring Spirit Liquid as assistance.”
After hearing this, Zhou Ming remained silent, his fingers slowly tapping the armrest of his seat.
After pondering for a while, he finally responded to the slightly nervous Fu Shiyuan.
“Once we return to the camp, I'll have someone deliver one liter of Bloodspring Spirit Liquid to you. At the same time, you'll also be responsible for teaching Gene Modification Surgery.”
“As for your clansmen, once they have been properly settled, the best among them can be selected to join the various departments of the camp. From now on, you will no longer need to worry about being hunted down by the Five Major Overseas Powers.”
Hearing that Zhou Ming was willing to honor his promise, Fu Shiyuan was overjoyed and immediately knelt to express his loyalty.
“My Lord, please rest assured. I will devote myself to serving you with the utmost loyalty.”
Zhou Ming showed no reaction to Fu Shiyuan's gratitude and simply waved his hand, signaling for him to withdraw.
After Fu Shiyuan left, Aina, who had been sitting nearby, finally spoke.
“My Lord, now that this journey is over, you won't be going anywhere else for a while, right?”
Naturally, Aina had no interest in Fu Shiyuan's affairs. Even if he advanced into an Ability User, it would have no effect on her.
What she cared about instead was Zhou Ming's future plans.
Just as Zhou Ming was about to answer Aina, a mischievous smile suddenly appeared on her face. Taking advantage of his momentary distraction, she threw herself directly into his arms.
Her pair of slender, fair arms tightly wrapped around Zhou Ming's neck.
Faced with this sudden turn of events, Zhou Ming frowned slightly. Instead of immediately pushing Aina away, he took the opportunity to sense the Serpent Soul Seal he had left on her.
After examining it carefully, he discovered that it was exactly as he had suspected. A barely noticeable crack had already appeared in the Serpent Soul Seal.
“Aina, the Serpent Soul Seal I left on you...”
“I don't know either. Anyway, it was my Catwoman bloodline that automatically caused it to change.”
Curled up in Zhou Ming's embrace, Aina sniffed his scent like a kitten, wearing an expression of complete intoxication.
She was not worried about the changes within her body in the slightest. On the contrary, she even felt that they were a good thing.
Hearing that even Aina did not know the reason, Zhou Ming could only give up pursuing the matter further.
The issue that concerned him now was whether his bloodline was only attractive to Aina alone, or whether it was attractive to the entire Catwoman race.
When he considered the possibility that every Catwoman might be attracted to his bloodline, his brows furrowed deeply.
The only good news was that among the Shadow Cat Clan of Tamu World, no Demigod had yet been born among the royal Catwomen.
If his bloodline truly attracted Catwomen, then things would become very interesting indeed.
Afterward, Zhou Ming looked at Aina, who had closed her eyes in his embrace. After hesitating for a moment, he ultimately chose not to push her away.
By the time they returned to the camp the next day, Aina's wonderful experience had come to a complete end, because Zhou Ming had secretly reinforced the Serpent Soul Seal on her while she was caught off guard.
Now that Zhou Ming's strength had increased, the effectiveness of the Serpent Soul Seal had directly doubled.
Faced with this situation, Aina hated Zhou Ming so much that her teeth itched with frustration, yet Zhou Ming simply ignored her reaction.
Before figuring out the real reason behind all this, he had no intention of developing a deeper relationship with Aina, lest it lead to even more unforeseen variables.
Upon returning to the camp, Su Mei, who had already received the news, promptly came to welcome him.
After briefly explaining the matter regarding Fu Shiyuan and his clansmen, Zhou Ming instructed her to settle them properly before ordering Su Ningfeng to come and meet him.
“My Lord, what are your orders?”
Su Ningfeng had been part of the camp for around ten years. Although he was already nearly sixty years old, there was not the slightest sign of old age about him.
Whether it was his own status within the camp or the fact that his daughter, Su Mei, served as the Camp General Manager, he naturally had no shortage of the life-nourishing resources that had once been so difficult to obtain.
Su Ningfeng often sighed with emotion that the wisest decision he had ever made in his life was bringing his daughter to pledge allegiance to his lord.
“Professor Su, I made a special discovery during this trip overseas.”
Zhou Ming briefly explained Puzzle Gene Modification Surgery, as well as Fu Shiyuan and his clansmen, before stating the reason he had summoned him.
“I want the Scientific Research Department to master Gene Modification Surgery as quickly as possible, then select a number of qualified guards to improve their strength.”
“Also, you must keep detailed records of all research regarding Gene Modification Surgery. I want a complete archive from you when the time comes.”
Upon learning of this entirely new genetic technology, Su Ningfeng became extremely interested and immediately agreed.
After dismissing Su Ningfeng, Zhou Ming finally prepared to take stock of the gains from his journey.
However, when he saw the numerous traces Aina had left behind on the third floor of the stone tower where he lived, along with the fact that his bedroom had been occupied, his face instantly darkened.
Without saying another word, he immediately summoned the Snake Guards and ordered them to move all of Aina's belongings back to the second floor of the stone tower.
As for how Aina would react, that was something the Snake Guards would have to deal with.
To avoid being pestered by Aina again, Zhou Ming directly hid himself on the sixth floor of the stone tower and sealed off the passage.
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