Cataclysm: The Enhancement Warlock's Rebirth

Anjingyuan.

Lu Wanwan sat in the living room with a set of Go pieces in front of her.

Black and white pieces are scattered on the chessboard. She holds black in her left hand and white in her right, playing a game of chess from both sides.

"I am bored."

She sighed inwardly.

I've been sitting here like this for half a day, and we've gone through eight or nine games of chess, but I'm completely losing interest.

suddenly.

A shout came from next door: "Brother Jiang is back!"

Lu Wanwan's hand trembled, and the chess piece fell onto the chessboard with a thud, rolling onto the ground.

She didn't even bother to pick them up; she got up, went to the window, and peered out.

Downstairs, Jiang Xiao walked at the front, surrounded by a crowd.

His clothes were stained with large patches of dark red blood, and the Tang sword hung at his waist, the blood still not wiped off the scabbard.

When Lu Wanwan saw that he was safe and sound, she suddenly felt relieved, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously curved into a smile.

Then she immediately realized what was happening.

Why should I be happy?

If Jiang Xiao died outside, wouldn't I be free?

She slapped the windowsill in frustration, then turned and sat back down at the table.

He hurriedly rearranged the chess pieces he had just scrambled, pretending that he had been focused on the game the whole time.

Footsteps came from the hallway, getting closer and closer.

Lu Wanwan sat up straight, her index and ring fingers holding a chess piece suspended between them, looking as if she was deep in thought.

The footsteps stopped at the door.

Then she heard a commotion as many people poured out of various rooms, a jumble of footsteps mixed together, followed by a chorus of shouts: "Brother Jiang!"

Lu Wanwan pouted.

These guys are acting like gangsters meeting their boss in a movie.

Outside.

There were more than a dozen people standing in the corridor, all of whom Song Zizhe had urgently recruited.

Song Zizhe came up and reported in a low voice, "Brother Jiang, we've finished checking the buildings on both sides and recruited thirteen people in total. There are a few others who wanted to join, but I don't think they're very honest, so I'll put them downstairs for now and observe them for a few more days."

Jiang Xiao glanced at the people in the corridor.

The people looked at him with somewhat evasive eyes, but at least they didn't seem timid or hesitant, and their posture was quite upright.

It seems that Song Zizhe put a lot of thought into choosing it.

He nodded and looked at Qiao Xin: "Cooperate with Song Zizhe and distribute the silver armor."

Qiao Xin responded and called for Qin Xun's men to come forward.

Looking at the armor, some new and some old, Song Zizhe asked with some confusion, "What are these?"

As Qiao Xin distributed the items, she began to tell the story vividly.

They described their incredible prowess, how they successfully seized the altar, and the awe-inspiring feat of Jiang Xiao cleaving through ten armored soldiers with a single strike. Of course, they didn't forget to boast about themselves as well.

As she finished speaking, her eyebrows furrowed, her tone filled with resentment:

"That shameless Qin Xun took advantage of Young Master Jiang's pursuit of the enemy and abducted all the superhumans."

"If you ask me, no wonder his sister was so eager to cooperate with Young Master Jiang, it must have been planned."

"I strongly suspect that the brother and sister cheated during the fight and deliberately let those people escape."

"Alright," Jiang Xiao interrupted her, "Stop gossiping."

Qiao Xin gave him a resentful look: "Wasn't I just speaking up for you, Young Master Jiang?"

Jiang Xiao ignored her.

He looked at everyone, his expression becoming more serious: "While pursuing the enemy, I discovered that the number of red beetles in this area is constantly increasing, and they seem to be converging. If a swarm of beetles were to arrive, it would be a major disaster."

The corridor fell silent for a moment.

Lin Wanyi, standing behind Jiang Xiao, spoke up: "Master, those insects might be heading towards the altar."

Her natural way of calling her "master" attracted countless eyes.

After all, it's easy for people to have wild thoughts when such a beautiful woman calls a man "master."

Song Zizhe lowered his head, pretending to be looking at the notes.

The others weren't so calm. Their eyes kept drifting towards Lin Wanyi's face, then quickly looked away, pretending they hadn't heard anything.

Separated by a wall.

Lu Wanwan frowned.

She touched the choker around her neck, certain that Jiang Xiao had used some underhanded means to control another woman.

Indeed, it's unrealistic to expect bad people to turn good!

Despite the shifty gazes of the crowd, Lin Wanyi remained unfazed and continued:

"The appearance of the altar attracts a large number of red beetles. When we arrived, the altar was covered with insects inside and out. If it weren't for the pillar of light protecting it, the altar would have been completely devoured long ago."

"It took more than a dozen superhumans and nearly a hundred ordinary people working together to wipe them out, and quite a few people died in the process."

She paused, her tone becoming more serious: "I suspect that once the pillar of light on the altar disappears, the real test will begin."

Jiang Xiao nodded slightly, looking thoughtful.

He actually understood the mystery better than anyone else.

"Split our forces into three groups and go to the surrounding residential areas to mobilize everyone we can, so we can concentrate our defense efforts," Jiang Xiao instructed.

Song Zizhe looked troubled: "Brother Jiang, it's very difficult."

"Unless we can provide a large amount of food, most people will not easily leave their familiar environment, let alone take up a knife and fight insects."

"Persuade as many people as you can, just do your best."

Jiang Xiao said calmly, "If we can't hold it, we'll just pack up and leave. As for what those starving bugs will eat after the altar is breached, that's none of my business."

These words, though spoken lightly, conjure up images of mounds of bones.

The people in the corridor exchanged glances, but no one said a word.

Jiang Xiao prepared to dismiss everyone and let them go about their own business.

Fu Xinyu suddenly raised his hand, and the acne-covered boy spoke up shyly: "Boss, shouldn't we come up with a name too? Like the Rock Alliance, otherwise we won't know what to call ourselves to outsiders."

As soon as he said that, people immediately echoed his sentiments.

Qiao Xin was the most excited, her eyes shining: "How about calling it Dawn? It means the arrival of dawn and the dissipation of darkness, and it sounds nice too."

"Jiang Ge's name has the character 'Xiao' in it. Isn't it bad to have a 'broken' character in it?" someone whispered.

"Then let's call him Xiaoguang?"

"Too literary."

"A glimmer of hope?"

"Vulgar."

The young people chatted amongst themselves, making the corridor lively.

Lu Wanwan pressed herself against the wall, listening to the sounds outside, feeling inexplicably uneasy.

She felt like an outsider, as if everything happening outside had nothing to do with her.

After discussing for a while, Jiang Xiao suddenly spoke up: "Let's call it the Fellowship."

Lu Wanwan was stunned for a moment.

She silently repeated it to herself—"We are all in the same boat, sharing weal and woe."

She never expected Jiang Xiao to choose this name.

Did that cold-blooded, brutal guy really undergo gender reassignment surgery?

While pondering.

The door was pushed open.

Lu Wanwan immediately looked down at the chessboard, her fingers holding a white piece, which was suspended in mid-air, as if she was about to place it.

Lin Wanyi followed Jiang Xiao in and was visibly taken aback when she saw that there was another person in the room.

She glanced at Lu Wanwan, then at Jiang Xiao, and a suspicion arose in her heart.

What's the relationship between these two? Why didn't they greet each other when they came in?

"Master, who is she?" Lin Wanyi asked softly.

"My classmate, he helps out with odd jobs," Jiang Xiao said casually.

Lu Wanwan's chess piece landed on the chessboard with a crisp sound.

At the same time, use the corner of your eye to sized up the person who came.

She's a very elegant and beautiful older sister.

There was no neck ring around her neck.

Lu Wanwan felt a sense of relief for no apparent reason.

Was it not forced?

Also.

Jiang Xiao is so powerful now, there must be plenty of women willing to throw themselves at him.

"Hello there."

Lin Wanyi took the initiative to greet him, her tone gentle.

Lu Wanwan was angry with Jiang Xiao, but she was kind at heart. When she saw someone take the initiative to greet her, she quickly stood up and nodded: "Hello, my name is Lu Wanwan."

Lin Wanyi was startled when she saw her face clearly.

She believes she is not bad-looking.

Otherwise, the parents wouldn't dare to ask for such an exorbitant dowry of 880,000 yuan.

Seeing Lu Wanwan, he couldn't help but feel a little ashamed of himself.

Lin Wanyi was certain that the two of them were definitely not just classmates.

Wanting to build rapport, she glanced at the chessboard on the table and asked with a smile, "Playing chess?"

"I'm bored, let's play Connect Four," Lu Wanwan said.

Jiang Xiao suddenly chuckled.

Lu Wanwan was puzzled, not knowing what was so funny.

Lin Wanyi pointed to the chessboard and said softly, "Sister, the seven stars are aligned."

Lu Wanwan looked down.

She didn't even notice that seven of the white stones had somehow formed a neat row.

Her face flushed red, and she hurriedly went to collect the chess pieces.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"President, Brother Song asked me to bring you some hot water so you can wash up," a young voice said from outside the door.

Lin Wanyi went over, opened the door, and took the two buckets.

A large bucket was steaming; it contained freshly boiled water.

She thanked him, closed the door, and turned to ask, "Master, would you like to take a shower?"

Jiang Xiao didn't know where Song Zizhe got the hot water, but she felt that this person was indeed capable.

I've been running around all night without rest, and I'm covered in blood and sweat, so I really need to wash up.

He nodded and quickly took off his blood-stained clothes until he was left with only a pair of boxer shorts.

Lu Wanwan spat and hurriedly turned around.

Jiang Xiao tossed the blood-stained clothes over: "Stand there like a wooden stake, wash these clothes."

Then, he looked at Lin Wanyi and said, "Come in and help me."

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bathroom.

Steam rose, and the white mist from the hot water filled the entire room.

Jiang Xiao leaned against the bathtub, the hot water reaching above her chest, her eyes closed.

Lin Wanyi knelt by the bathtub, dipped a towel in water, poured it on his shoulders, and then rubbed and massaged his back, as if she were truly a maid serving her master.

After rubbing for a while, Lin Wanyi asked:

"Master, Gao Yue's extraordinary talent is in growth enhancement, but his combat ability is almost zero; he's more suited for support roles. Why send them out to lead teams? Wouldn't it be a waste if they were to be lost?"

Jiang Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and slowly opened her mouth:

"Even the weakest superhuman is stronger than an ordinary person. Everyone else can go on missions, but they can't?"

He paused, then said calmly, "If they still die after being given armor and weapons, it means they're useless. Not worth training."

He recruited subordinates so that they could work for him.

With a current shortage of manpower, everyone naturally has to step in.

The insect swarm will arrive in three days at most.

Superhumans alone cannot protect the altar.

They may look frail to ordinary people, but they are numerous.

Moreover, humans often unleash tremendous potential when faced with life-or-death situations.

By integrating several teams and increasing their numbers, their effectiveness is no less than that of extraordinary individuals.

Lin Wanyi said, "I'm afraid..."

"Afraid they'll feel neglected and run away?" Jiang Xiao opened her eyes and finished the sentence for her. "Or are you afraid Qin Xun will take action, clip my wings, and then come after me?"

Lin Wanyi paused in her movements.

She looked at the man who was a few years younger than her and was somewhat surprised.

He had already considered this step.

Since they know the truth perfectly well, and are still willing to do it, they must have a bigger reason for doing so.

"Master, I was too talkative."

She smiled apologetically and continued rubbing his back.

I wanted to show that I wasn't just a pretty face, but it seems I've backfired.

She moved to the front and said, "Master, stretch out your leg."

Jiang Xiao put her legs up on the edge of the bathtub.

Lin Wanyi massaged and wiped her hands simultaneously; although her technique was clumsy, she was very attentive.

She observed Jiang Xiao's reaction closely, feeling somewhat surprised.

Boys of this age, upon seeing a woman like her... well, let's not call her a succubus, but at least quite attractive, would either be shy or incredibly impatient and would have already taken her right there and then.

Jiang Xiao acted very casually, as if he was already used to this kind of thing.

She guessed that before the disaster, the other party was probably a rich young man who must have been surrounded by beautiful women.

"Master, how should I get along with Wanwan from now on?"

She asked tentatively.

"Protect her safety," Jiang Xiao said. "As for any other requests she makes, just ignore them."

Having figured things out, Lin Wanyi mustered her courage and asked, "Master, do you like Lu Wanwan?"

Jiang Xiao's sharp gaze swept over.

Lin Wanyi was so frightened that her hand trembled and she immediately knelt on the ground.

Jiang Xiao didn't say anything.

He was silent.

He was pondering the question: Did he like Lu Wanwan?

Jiang Xiao's gaze softened slowly, and her thoughts drifted back to the past.

Of course he likes it.

Who wouldn't like a girl as beautiful and pure as her?

In her past life, Jiang Xiao had always secretly loved someone.

Lu Wanwan was overjoyed the day she added him as a WeChat friend.

He thought that God was looking out for him and was going to give him a marriage.

It turned out that the school had simply assigned interest groups, and she had just joined one after knowing about it beforehand.

Later, she started liking her own posts on WeChat Moments.

Jiang Xiao would often get excited about this and repeatedly click on the notification to read it.

I want to share everything I find interesting on my WeChat Moments, but I'm very restrained because I'm afraid of doing it too frequently and annoying people.

He wasn't a simp, but he loved in a humble way.

After all, he was an orphan with no money or family background, so he was destined to only watch her from afar.

After the cataclysm, he became a superhuman.

My first thought was to go find her, feeling that I was finally qualified to stand in front of her.

But as a result, she also gained extraordinary abilities, returned to her parents' side, and remained just as dazzling.

He had no choice but to leave silently, thinking that he would go find her again after he became a true strongman through his own abilities.

Tell her that she was once your light.

But what awaited them was a siege by numerous forces.

When he learned from Song Yu that Lu Wanwan was also involved, his heart sank.

Lin Wanyi slowly raised her head, saw Jiang Xiao's silent face, and cautiously spoke:

"Master. I can vaguely sense that Wanwan cares about you too, I—"

"Shut up!"

Jiang Xiao scolded.

He didn't want to hear it.

Having been given a second chance at life, he no longer needs any weaknesses.

He looked down at Lin Wanyi kneeling on the ground, his eyes turning cold: "I take back what I said before. You don't seem to know what's good for you!"

Lin Wanyi trembled and lowered her head even further.

On the way back, Jiang Xiao acted so calmly that she almost forgot how ruthless he was.

Jiang Xiao stood up, water droplets splashing off her body and landing on the tiles with a soft rustling sound.

"Come here." He beckoned with his finger.

Lin Wanyi crawled over using both her hands and feet.

Jiang Xiao grabbed her hair, stared into her fearful eyes, and said, word by word, "Don't forget your place. You're just a mount; stay within your bounds!"

A sharp pain shot through her scalp, causing Lin Wanyi to nod frantically, "Yes, Master."

Humans are inherently greedy.

Just a moment ago, all she wanted was to survive, even if it meant doing so in the most humble way.

The next moment, she wanted more and tried to show herself off, hoping to get more attention from Jiang Xiao.

At this moment, sensing Jiang Xiao's unpredictable mood swings, she made up her mind.

I must be more careful with my words and actions in the future.

Seeing her obedient appearance, Jiang Xiao's anger subsided considerably, and he lowered his gaze.

The steam from the bathroom dampened Lin Wanyi's clothes, the thin fabric clinging to her body and outlining her undulating curves.

He narrowed his eyes.

Release your grip and press down with your five fingers.

Lin Wanyi felt that irresistible will, her whole body stiffened, and she slowly lowered her head.

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