Fang Rui's eyes gleamed with a faint white light as he observed Zhang Huaiyi's soul. The remnant soul, which was originally as weak as a candle flame, had grown to the size of a normal person under the nourishment of dozens of soul-nourishing tools, spells, and medicinal liquids.
During this period, Fang Rui frequently used spells such as summoning and gathering souls in an attempt to gather the remnants of Zhang Huaiyi's soul that had not completely dissipated, but the results were minimal, and he only managed to collect a few remnants of souls as thin as silver threads.
"Although a missing soul can lead to memory loss, it's not a big deal."
Fang Rui said casually, "In short, let's try to wake Zhang Huaiyi first."
As he said this, Fang Rui turned his thoughts into action. The pale green liquid began to wriggle, supporting Zhang Huaiyi and helping him stand up.
Two illusory arms, one red and one blue, emerged from Fang Rui's shoulders, slowly extending towards Zhang Huaiyi.
Where the illusory red hand touched, the grayish-blue rotting flesh peeled away, revealing normal-colored flesh in its place.
A blue, illusory hand grasped the soul, probing and organizing it... gradually clearing up the chaotic consciousness.
About two minutes later, a completely transformed Zhang Huaiyi appeared in Fang Rui's sight.
“Hmm…” After a quick glance, Fang Rui muttered, “He seems a bit young.”
Perhaps hearing Fang Rui's complaints, Zhang Huaiyi's eyelids twitched a few times. As his consciousness gradually returned, Zhang Huaiyi struggled to open his eyes, a bewildered expression appearing in them.
As memories stored in his soul gradually surfaced, the bewilderment in Zhang Huaiyi's eyes slowly dissipated, replaced by emotions such as astonishment, distress, and doubt.
She was shocked and confused as to why she had woken up, and distressed by the significant memory loss she had…
Fang Rui didn't interrupt, watching with interest as Zhang Huaiyi struggled with his thoughts, his expression constantly shifting.
After a while, Zhang Huaiyi, finally free from all his doubts, turned his gaze forward, and Fang Rui's figure was reflected in his eyes. When he saw Fang Rui, Zhang Huaiyi was visibly stunned for a moment, and at the same time, an expression of "Oh~ there's someone here!" appeared on his face.
Ignoring Zhang Huaiyi's expression, Fang Rui said expressionlessly, "I believe you already have a basic understanding of your current situation. Considering that explaining in detail would be quite troublesome, let's skip it."
After speaking, Fang Rui paused for a moment, giving Zhang Huaiyi time to process the information. Although Fang Rui's words did not contain much information, Zhang Huaiyi's expression was somewhat speechless.
Zhang Huaiyi tried to break free from the binding force of the pale green liquid, but failed. The binding force of the liquid was unexpectedly strong, and there was someone of unknown background in front of him, so it was better to be honest.
The two stared at each other for a moment, and just as the atmosphere was about to become awkward, Fang Rui spoke again: "Let's talk about something you care about more, such as how much time and effort I spent to awaken you. I'll compile a detailed bill later about the materials and labor costs I incurred to awaken you. Until the debt is paid off, you need to work for me."
Zhang Huaiyi: "…………"
This is forced buying and selling!
He didn't voice his thoughts, fearing that a stranger might say something uncivilized like, "Since you put it that way, then I'll take it back."
Then, looking completely bewildered, he typed "GG".
"Forced sale!"
Fang Rui nodded thoughtfully, and seeing Zhang Huaiyi's astonished expression, said, "You're right, ignoring other people's wishes is wrong. Since you're full of resistance, then this deal is void, and I'll send you to where you belong..."
As he spoke, Fang Rui raised his right arm, a sharp aura swirling around it.
The moment that aura appeared, Zhang Huaiyi felt as if hundreds of knives were pressed against his skin, a deadly threat surrounding him, and fear arose spontaneously.
Before Fang Rui could even raise his arm, Zhang Huaiyi, driven by his survival instinct, shouted, "Stop!!!"
The loud voice echoed in the room. Fang Rui forced a smile, deliberately lowering his voice to make it sound cold: "Is there anything else you want to say?"
"I want to say... well, everything can be discussed! Young people shouldn't be so impatient."
Zhang Huaiyi spoke dryly, feeling somewhat uneasy.
He couldn't tell if Fang Rui was serious or just trying to scare him into obeying. After all, he was like a fish on a chopping board, not daring to gamble on whether the knife would fall.
"Is this so..."
The sharp aura that had been wrapped around his arm dissipated, and Fang Rui lowered his hand, saying, "In that case, let's have a chat."
A few minutes later, Zhang Huaiyi, who had "voluntarily" signed the unequal treaty, was freed. Looking dejected, he left the room and went to the next room to find dry clothes to change out of his wet ones…
But as he passed through the living room, the front door suddenly opened, and he instinctively looked towards the doorway, where two somewhat familiar faces came into view.
The three stared at each other in silence for a while.
After carefully examining them for a while, Zhang Huaiyi had a guess in his mind. He was more than 80% sure that the two were Zhang Zhiwei and Tian Jinzhong.
After carefully examining the man for a while, Zhang Zhiwei and Tian Jinzhong also concluded that the person opposite them was Zhang Huaiyi. Remembering the rumors from some time ago, their expressions turned serious, and then…
Without the slightest hesitation, the two immediately took action!
The two figures, enveloped in dazzling golden light, suddenly vanished from their original positions, instantly covering several meters to arrive on either side of Zhang Huaiyi, and delivered a destructive palm strike to Zhang Huaiyi's chest.
Looking at his two senior brothers so close at hand, Zhang Huaiyi felt no nostalgia whatsoever; his heart was filled with terror.
Snap! Showing absolutely no mercy!
Golden light instantly enveloped Zhang Huaiyi, who leaped backward, instantly escaping the attack range of the two.
He struck empty air.
Tian Jinzhong and Zhang Zhiwei both showed expressions of surprise.
'He actually managed to dodge his senior brother's attack!'
'To think he could dodge my casual attack is interesting.'
The next second, Tian Jinzhong retreated to the doorway, and Zhang Zhiwei launched a charge, heading straight for Zhang Huaiyi.
Perhaps the current scene reminded him of his past life in Longhu Mountain, and a smile appeared on his lips. He then charged towards Zhang Zhiwei in a flash...
"After so many years, let's have a contest! Senior brother~"
Thump—! ! !
Chapter 197 (Final Chapter)
[First Year]
In June, the company's research institute reached a conclusion regarding the special nature of the Spirit Tree. The headquarters convened a meeting of the heads of the seven major regions to formulate a plan to investigate the extent of plant mutations within the country.
A few days later, the monsters that had not yet grown into powerful creatures were captured in large numbers by the 'company', and some spiritual trees were cut down.
Several days later, the company produced a rough map showing the distribution of the spirit trees.
During this period, animals in the city underwent a transformation. Stray cats, dogs, and rats gathered in some parks, living together peacefully and without disturbing each other, which sparked a small-scale online discussion.
The large-scale breeding of mosquitoes, swarming through the city, has caused great disruption to residents' daily lives. Various cities immediately organized manpower to control the situation, which has sparked heated discussions online, with all sorts of speculations emerging.
The various factions within the supernatural community reacted differently to this matter—some were curious, others ignored it… but their actions in sending people to help the 'company' were the same.
In July, the situation in the city did not improve. Various pesticides had little effect, the first pest control plan failed, residents' daily lives were severely affected, the number of injured people slowly increased, and online discussions became more heated.
A few days later, the company formulated a tree-cutting plan, but the plan was blocked by monsters while the company employees were carrying out the task. Some Quanxing superhumans also jumped out to cause trouble, which made the plan less than smooth.
On the other hand, the company adopted a second pest control plan, which involved placing bait to attract insects and then using fire, electricity, ice, and other methods to kill them, with some success.
At the same time, they contacted various supernatural forces to inquire whether there were any more efficient methods for eliminating the insects, and obtained some effective methods.
Construction of the research institute was halted, but researchers and equipment gradually took their places. A floor of the Tianxiahui headquarters building was converted into a base for formal research into virtual reality devices.
In August, the first energy tide arrived, and the world began to change as it was washed by the energy. Special plants appeared in large numbers, and many monsters gained intelligence.
The insect infestation, which had been contained, broke out again, while the impact of animals such as cats, dogs, and rats was weakening. Under the leadership of the intelligent monsters, the animals in the city avoided human activity.
Reborn, Chen Duo led the pest control team from Biyou Village to various cities, eradicating all the pests in each city with extremely high efficiency, thus curbing the pest infestation.
During this period, the magical artifacts displayed by the Biyou Village team attracted the company's attention, and a batch was subsequently purchased.
Research on virtual reality devices has yielded some results, the city has basically resumed operation, and the remaining insects are unlikely to disrupt daily life.
In September, due to a lack of food, the rats hiding in the city's sewers gradually became restless. Some rats started running to the ground to look for food. The monstrous rats were unusually large, which immediately caused panic among the city's residents. The city, which was not yet completely stable, was thrown into turmoil again. The already busy company employees had an additional task: cleaning up the rats in the city.
In the mountains and forests outside the city, some demonic beasts who had a grudge against the 'company' believed they were strong enough and immediately gathered a group of demonic beasts to launch an attack on the human town.
The first monster siege broke out. Because the number of monsters participating in the siege was relatively small, and because the "company" sent people from various sects to deal with the rat infestation in various cities, the monster siege did not cause too much damage.
However… the existence of the supernatural beings has been completely exposed.
In October, due to the issue of "Outcasts," the atmosphere of the entire society changed dramatically, becoming as turbulent as boiling water was used to discuss issues such as how to become an Outcast.
It wasn't until researchers successfully built the virtual reality device following the instructions, and news of the upcoming virtual reality game spread throughout society, that the hype surrounding the "extraterrestrial" subsided somewhat...
In November, the tree-cutting plan yielded little result. After the first energy tide, the number of mutated plants with similar effects to the spirit tree increased, and the number of wild monsters became more and more numerous and powerful.
Marine creatures also underwent changes under the nourishment of special energy, and sea monsters subsequently took center stage. Coastal areas and islands were the first to be affected, caught off guard by the sudden attacks of the sea monsters, causing considerable chaos.
Fortunately, the sea monsters that attacked were crabs or similar creatures, and they were not very powerful at the beginning of their transformation, so they did not cause too much damage.
After that, the construction of the sea defense line began...
In December, due to the foreseeable future and various other reasons, the official agency issued an announcement regarding the establishment of the Extraordinary People Academy, and began construction of the academy and recruitment of teachers.
Before the official authorities announced that becoming an extraordinary person required qualifications, Fang Rui took the Body Refining Furnace to the 'company' and explained its functions and effects in detail.
Successfully gained a bunch of "Holy crap!" comments and became a key person the company was keeping a close eye on.
[Second Year]
In January, a modern force composed of supernatural beings cleared out the monsters near the city. Various sects were also busy, openly using their supernatural abilities to clear out the monsters near the city.
Although the Academy of Extraordinary People is not yet fully completed, it has already begun enrolling students and is temporarily divided into two campuses, one for minors and the other for adults.
Some of the instructors come from the company, while others come from various factions. The basic techniques they teach are also provided by these factions out of goodwill.
In February, information came from abroad that due to monster attacks and demonstrations, things were in a state of chaos overseas. Insect and rat infestations and other animal problems that were rampant were urgent issues that needed to be addressed abroad.
Biyou Village successfully became a supplier for the company, responsible for providing various magical artifacts and weapons. Other sects and organizations that possessed the skills to forge weapons also received orders from the company.
In March, an association similar to the Adventurers' Guild in the novel was officially established. The management team was the Ten Elders, and the company was responsible for supervision. The association's role was to issue missions and collect monster meat, mutated plants, etc., and incidentally, to manage the somewhat loosely organized groups of supernatural beings.
The ocean exploration team has officially departed by ship; air travel is temporarily suspended.
In April, the expedition team returned from exploring the ocean. Ordinary ships were insufficient to support long-distance voyages, and plans to build new types of ships and aircraft were put on the agenda.
Qiu Rang became a teacher at the Academy of Extraordinary People, responsible for teaching Divine Refinement and Weapon Forging knowledge. His students were researchers and technicians.
In May, you will present the company with a magical flying boat and its blueprints, and accept an invitation to guide the technicians in building the flying boat.
During this period, the first set of basic cultivation exercises in the country was being compiled...
Chapter 198 "Company" Senior Management Meeting
The conference room was brightly lit.
Eight people sat around the oval conference table, some old, some young, some tall, some short, some men, some women, some fat, some thin...
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