Clone Ascension

nd the others walked toward the airport exit.

There was no screaming or chaos—

only warm smiles.

They were welcoming heroes home.

To the people of Dongli,

whether it was the patriotic scientist Wendy Lewis,

the agent who risked her life to protect her,

or Evan, who fought for the nation and crushed Rovan in the Judgment Battle—

they were all heroes.

As soon as they stepped out of the airport,

a group of energetic students spotted them and exploded with excitement.

Before Evan could react,

several bouquets were stuffed into his arms.

A little girl even took the chance to hug him.

“Dr. Lewis, welcome home!”

“Dr. Lewis, will you teach at Dongli University? I’ll definitely get in!”

“Dr. Lewis is so beautiful… oh my god, she smiled at me!”

“Evan, I’m your face‑fan!”

“Evan, do you have a girlfriend?”

“Evan, I love you!”

“Evan, I want to have your babies!”

Evan could only shake his head helplessly.

Sometimes being too handsome made people forget his strength.

He became famous for his power—

so why were all his fans a bunch of lovestruck teenage girls?

Not a single male fan.

Well… except the one who shouted about having his babies.

Wendy’s arms were overflowing with flowers.

She couldn’t hold them all.

She spoke gently:

“It’s late. Everyone, please go home and rest.”

After saying goodbye to the crowd,

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they boarded the business vehicle arranged to pick them up.

President Hale and General Graves had flown off the moment the plane landed.

The group split up after leaving the airport.

Zach Hayes and Wang Hai went home first.

The TV reporters scheduled an interview with Wendy and Evan in a few days,

then left as well.

Soon, only Evan, Wendy, Yvonne, FangBro, and Tyler Hayes remained in the car.

Tyler stayed to arrange their accommodations.

“You can stay at the guesthouse tonight,” Tyler said.

“But where do you plan to live afterward? Need me to arrange something?”

Wendy replied,

“President Hale invited me to teach at Dongli University.

They’ll arrange housing for me.”

She had gone abroad at a young age.

Her family home in Dongli had long been abandoned.

Evan currently lived in Graham Sterling’s courtyard—

but that was only temporary.

He immediately said:

“My sister and I share the same household registration.

We’re family.

Where she lives, I live.”

FangBro quickly added:

“Where my Big Bro lives, I live.”

Yvonne smiled.

“I don’t have much time left.

The house the department assigned me is too quiet.

Let me live on campus too—more lively.”

Tyler sighed.

“The Chairman already knows your situation.

They’re working on it.

I’ll check the progress tomorrow.”

Yvonne took out an eyeball—

the Tier‑5 artifact Dreamweaver’s Eye—

and handed it to Tyler.

“Please return this to the national treasury.

I kept it hidden the whole time in Rovan.

They never found it.”

Tyler nodded, then returned to the main topic.

“So all of you want to live at Dongli University?

Fine.

I’ll talk to President Hale tomorrow and have him arrange a big place for you.”

Evan said,

“Uncle Tyler, I’ll still stay at Uncle Sterling’s tonight.

My luggage is there.

Once the new place is ready, I’ll move in.”

“Alright. I’ll drive you there later.”

🏡 Back at Graham Sterling’s courtyard

Evan returned to his room, unlocked the door, and stepped inside.

The moment he closed the door,

he rushed to the drawer and pulled it open.

Inside was everything he owned.

He hadn’t brought anything to the Judgment Battle—

all his valuables were left here.

He began counting his assets…

Bank balance: around 100 million

EvolutionTech membership card: 1 million points (worth 10 billion+)

Artifacts:

Tier‑1: Tracewalker

Tier‑2: Wailer’s Head

One unknown Tier‑4 extract

(taken from the tiger‑type beast drained by the Spiritroot Tree)

Other miscellaneous items:

Seven Doll Ginseng rootlets

Ten Tomorrow Flower petals

Several drops of Spiritroot sap

A few bottles of strengthening pills (not worth much)

Evan estimated the total value

and couldn’t help clicking his tongue.

In just one month since escaping prison,

he had accumulated a small fortune.

I, Evan, have what I have today because I work hard, save diligently…

Mom, Dad, Sis, Uncles—send money!

But he understood something important:

Money and treasures only have value when used.

Sitting in a drawer, they were just decorations.

And the first person he planned to invest in—

was Yvonne.

Her lifespan was down to barely a month.

Spiritroot sap could extend her life.

Not by much,

but enough to give her a chance to break into Saint‑tier.

He also had a Tier‑4 extract.

If necessary, he could give it to her.

With these two items,

Yvonne met all the conditions to attempt a Saint‑tier breakthrough.

It was a gamble worth billions.

If she failed, everything would be gone.

But investment always carried risk.

And this was a risk Evan was willing to take.

After all—

he called her “Mom Yvonne.”

If she succeeded,

the return would be enormous.

He would gain a Saint‑tier protector.

Dongli’s Saints were his backing too,

but they were busy,

holding important positions.

He couldn’t expect them to personally guard him everywhere.

But Yvonne was different.

She was family.

After today’s Judgment Battle,

Evan understood something clearly:

He was famous now.

He could no longer hide.

His enemies had seen him.

They knew his face, his identity, his strength.

He needed someone like Yvonne—

someone who would protect him

until he grew strong enough to protect himself.