Care Guide to Raising a Max Level Leaf in Apocalypse - 95

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A golden firework illuminated the man’s figure, creating a dazzling scene with golden threads beneath his feet and behind him, forming smooth arcs.

He stood there, as if crowned by light, his eyes devoid of any compassion, only a decisive and resolute aura of slaughter continuously emanating.

The fallen figure of Weixian, who had been knocked down by a punch, looked nothing like his usual mysterious and supernatural demeanor; instead, he appeared more like a disheveled lunatic.

Wiping away the blood from his mouth, Weixian cast a hateful gaze at Si Yin Yuan. There was also a subtle undertone of fear in his expression.

He couldn’t believe that Si Yin Yuan could swiftly deal with those mutants. The plants in the “Wonderland” were meticulously chosen by him. Even breaking through with vitality-extraction golden flames it should have taken considerable effort. How could Si Yin Yuan…

Suddenly, those golden flames in front of him changed shape. They gathered together to form a more precise and concentrated light sphere, surrounded by crackling sounds reminiscent of electricity.

This murderous intent was not emanating from the man himself but from the intense aura of his evolved ability.

Weixian, in disbelief, widened his eyes, “Has the purity of your ability increased?”

According to the information he had gathered, this man’s ability was merely a ruthless and domineering method of seizing life force, and the golden flames were just a form of transformation. Until now, the ability had been a straightforward means of taking life. However, it seemed to have evolved to another level.

Ignoring Weixian, Si Yin Yuan took the initiative to pick up Ji Jiu, patting off the dust on his body as if scolding him gently, “Why so careless?”

The scolding tone sounded as if Ji Jiu had simply wandered off for a little while.

Indeed, if Ji Jiu didn’t want to go, no one could take him away.

Ji Jiu allowed himself to be patted, and compared to his expressionless demeanor when facing Weixian alone, he now appeared completely different alongside Si Yin Yuan.

Observing their appearance, Weixian couldn’t help feeling a twinge of jealousy, “So that’s it, the prophecy meant this.”

The prophecy from the Seer Granny had once stated that his ability would be the strongest, the hope of all humanity. However, it referred not to the previous Si Yin Yuan but to the current one.

Ji Jiu tilted his head, “They all say you became stronger after meeting me.”

Si Yin Yuan smiled, “Yes.”

If it weren’t for encountering the black mist, the golden flames could never have grown into what they were now.

Their nonchalant attitude fueled Weixian’s pent-up fury. Silently standing up, he suddenly unleashed more than a dozen vines from beneath him, each with sharp teeth, lunging towards Si Yin Yuan.

Si Yin Yuan reacted swiftly, forming the light sphere and smashing it forward. Amid the fiery display, Ji Jiu witnessed Weixian turning around and attempting to flee.

Without hesitation, Ji Jiu chased after him.

The flames that effortlessly killed mutants turned into a gentle rain of light, brushing past Ji Jiu without causing any harm.

A crisp sound, like bullets piercing bones, echoed through the air, carrying the faint scent of blood.

Unable to control himself, Weixian let out a painful groan and then collapsed to one knee, turning back with an expression of disbelief.

A wisp of white smoke drifted from the gun barrel as Ji Jiu held the gun with one hand, his thin lips tight, his face indifferent, “You can’t escape now.”

Simultaneously, a small cheer erupted in his heart.

Yes, he had wanted to try saying this line ever since he watched it on TV.

So cool.

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Pain flashed in the ashy-colored pupils, and Weixian’s voice was hoarse, “Do you really not remember anything about me?”

Ji Jiu put away the combat gun that every hunter carried, honestly shaking his head.

Noticing the rain that had started at some point, washing away the blood from his wounds, Weixian seemed entirely unconcerned as he turned over, “Three years ago, I was chased by a group of crows to a house, that was our first encounter.”

Speaking of crows, Ji Jiu’s eyes showed a hint of anger, “I remember.”

From behind, where Si Yin Yuan was shielding him from the rain, he frowned with some suspicion, “Remember what?”

Weixian’s expression changed completely. Ji Jiu spoke without hesitation, “Of course, I remember those bad crows.”

This statement made a slight smile appear on Si Yin Yuan’s lips, “Oh?”

Weixian’s expression turned utterly defeated.

Ji Jiu continued, “At that time, there was a group of crows trying to occupy the house. When I devoured them, I accidentally missed a few. Later, they spread warnings within the neighborhood to other mutants, telling them it was dangerous to approach.”

This caused him to have nothing left to eat in the end, and he could only hum and seek his owner.

Throughout his memories, there was no sign of Weixian.

Perhaps at that time, Ji Jiu had noticed that weak human, but he had never paid him any attention. How could he remember?

It wasn’t for the sake of saving people; he simply devoured the crows that violated his territory.

Unexpectedly, it provoked a lunatic.

Three whole years, and Weixian had transformed from a weak human into an Awakened One who could manipulate the thoughts of thousands of mutants. In the process of assimilating his thoughts into those of other mutants, he turned the life-saving favor from three years ago into an obsession.

Weixian’s eyes were bloodshot, “It doesn’t matter if you can’t remember. As long as you are willing to come with me, we can survive together in this apocalypse. As for other humans, they will all eventually die.”

“Because they are just inferior failures. Only by becoming an evolved species can one survive, and there is only one way to become an evolved species!!!”

Until the end, he almost shouted hoarsely.

With the culmination of the last emphatic word, dozens of thick blood vessels shot up from the ground, waving in the air.

Weixian raised his head blankly, and the ashy-colored eyes were stung by the swirling sand and wind, leaving tears behind, “It’s about to bloom…”

Those blood vessels attacked indiscriminately, binding him up and swiftly pulling him backward.

Weixian not only didn’t struggle but seemed willingly offered as a sacrifice, closing his eyes.

Si Yin Yuan’s gaze turned cold; he initially thought that he had manipulated the thoughts of these blood vessels, but now it seemed that the Aster Flower itself was attacking.

Resisting these blood vessels, he turned his head, “Chase.”

Ji Jiu nodded and ran in the direction where Weixian disappeared under his cover.

These blood vessels were more troublesome than imagined; even the omnipotent golden flames couldn’t seize their vitality.

Instinctively resisting the engulfment of these blood vessels, Ji Jiu felt an ingrained resistance to the black substance inside. His brain screamed not to get close, even keeping a distance from the black mist.

The recent light rain had stopped, but the wet mud made walking difficult.

Si Yin Yuan simply lifted Ji Jiu, chasing after Weixian with the light screen formed by his ability while being agile.

In the deepest part, he finally saw Weixian’s figure. Si Yin Yuan slowly lowered Ji Jiu.

His pants were covered in mud, while Ji Jiu remained clean.

Hearing the movement, Weixian turned back, a hint of madness on his face, “It’s about to bloom. What I have been waiting for is finally coming. Since the day our thoughts merged, I knew it was the turning point in this apocalypse!”

“It will bestow vitality upon me, making me an evolved species too!”

He suddenly reached out to Ji Jiu, “Come over. As long as you come to rely on me now, we can open a new chapter in the apocalypse together.”

Until now, he hadn’t given up on recruiting Ji Jiu, indicating the depth of his obsession.

Ji Jiu tilted his head slightly, “Then I’ll give you a choice.”

Weixian paused for a moment, and a difficult-to-control delight appeared on his face, “What choice?”

“Choose between the Aster Flower and me,” Ji Jiu pointed to himself, “The little grass and the flower don’t get along.”

Weixian slowly stopped moving. His pupils, as if veiled by gloom, reflected Ji Jiu’s figure clearly. Then, he closed his eyes heavily and reopened them, now filled with frost.

He turned around, dragging the black robe along a curve. This time, without any hesitation, he walked straight toward the Aster Flower.

Originally, considering the lush root system and the spread of the Aster Flower like blood vessels everywhere, Ji Jiu thought it would be huge. However, in reality, it was just the size of an ordinary flower bud, with red petals folding layer by layer. It was a familiar flower species— Red Spider Lily.

The main body of the so called Aster Flower was an ordinary Red spider Lily. However, the thick aura of death emanating from it made Ji Jiu extremely uncomfortable.

His other ability, “Vitality-Bestow,” clashed severely with such a strong death aura.

Weixian stood at the closest point to the flower, and his face, already pale from approaching the death aura, grew even paler.

He said slowly, “You must be curious. What was that meatball-like image I gave to the church before? It was actually the seed of this.”

He personally nurtured the grotesque tentacle meatball into the flower it was now, and using the term “guardian” might be more appropriate.

Because it was different from other mutants; it didn’t need to feed, and it had been like this from the beginning.

This was one reason he believed that this mutant, without devouring in its nature, was the most perfect evolved species.

From the moment he picked up the seed, connected with its thoughts, and saw that it was different from other plants before the apocalypse, he knew he held a brand-new future.

And now, this future was finally about to bloom.

A fanaticism appeared in Weixian’s eyes as he slowly reached out his hand, “My… future…”

Countless golden flames descended from the sky, but a network formed by several blood vessels intercepted them in midair. The golden flames, continuously flashing with electric light, kept trying to break through those blood vessels.

Si Yin Yuan’s face tightened; the prophecy had mentioned that the blossoming was ominous. He, predicted as the hope of humanity, couldn’t let the Red Spider Lily Mutant blossom here; the consequences would be unimaginable.

Finally, some blood vessels were breached by the golden flames, and the black substance inside flowed out, directly corroding the golden flames.

A thick death aura filled the air. Ji Jiu instinctively hid in Si Yin Yuan’s embrace, “I feel uncomfortable…”

His voice sounded peculiar.

Si Yin Yuan lowered his head, momentarily stunned, then embraced him, his heart instantly tightening.

The golden flames, which had been roaring like thunder, were affected by the owner’s emotions, hesitating for a moment.

The blood vessels burst forth, forcefully blocking all the golden flames.

It still blossomed.

The red petals unfolded like an opening umbrella, the stamen extending outward continuously until it completely blossomed.

At this moment, Weixian’s hand touched the petals. Starting from his fingertips, it began to wither, and in a breath’s time, his entire arm turned into a corpse-like appearance.

He exclaimed in terror, “How can this be, how can this be!!!”

“No, it’s impossible. I should have evolved…”

In the end, he didn’t even finish his sentence; his entire being turned into a lifeless corpse.

He ultimately received the “future” he deserved.

However, everything wasn’t over yet. From the fully blossomed flower, a continuous stream of black substance emanated.

Carrying a strong death aura.

Weixian had died because he directly came into contact with this death aura. Si Yin Yuan swiftly shot a streak of light.

The light, suspended in mid-air, transformed into numerous golden threads of light, forming a grand, dazzling golden light rain that enveloped the two.

Except for the protected area under the light rain, the black substance, without a doubt, merged into the air and was carried away by the wind.

Sheltered in the light curtain, Ji Jiu’s discomfort caused by the death aura eased. He peeked out from Si Yin Yuan’s arms.

Si Yin Yuan’s eyes were solemn, “No wonder my ‘Vitality-Extraction’ couldn’t affect it.”

The flower was formed from death aura; there was no vitality in it.

The so-called most perfect evolved species had always been a joke.

Countless light dots forming the light rain were even more magnificent than the most splendid fireworks, but Si Yin Yuan had no heart to appreciate them. He clenched his fists, self-mockingly smiling, “The hope of humanity?”

He couldn’t even stop a flower from blossoming.

Those death auras would disrupt the balance of the entire world!

Suddenly, a very gentle touch appeared on his face, pulling him out from hell with warmth.

Ji Jiu cupped his face, mischievously pinching his stern face into a small duckbill, and smiled, “Don’t be sad. Although you were prophesied as the hope of humanity, do you remember what I am?”

“The turning point, right?”