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"Catch monsters?"

These three simple words, like a pebble dropped into a calm lake, instantly created ripples among the crowd.

The students immediately erupted in an uproar.

"Wow, this is exciting right off the bat?" Someone's eyes lit up as they looked at Lin Xueli. "So, are we going to hunt a savage wild boar, or capture a giant, blood-eyed rat?"

"No way, just hearing the name makes it sound terrifying, it's too dangerous..."

Among the crowd, Chu Ge silently stared at his aunt, who always loved to cause trouble, his brows furrowed slightly, completely unable to guess what she was plotting this time.

Wang Jian's expression suddenly turned serious as he looked at Lin Xueli and said in a deep voice, "President Lin, capturing monsters is no child's play. None of my students have any practical experience. If we act rashly, something unexpected might happen."

"Don't worry, there's no danger." Lin Xueli waved her hand casually, directly interrupting his concerns, and explained softly.

"A group of Moonveil Chameleons escaped from the breeding area. The research institute is short-staffed and unable to recover them all in time, so we can only ask for your help in capturing them."

"So it's a Moon Veil Chameleon..." Someone breathed a sigh of relief, their tense nerves completely relaxing.

Seeing the blank looks on his classmates' faces, he quickly began to explain:

"Moonveil Chameleon is a low-level demon beast formed from the demonization of an ordinary forest chameleon."

"They are docile and timid by nature, extremely cowardly. When faced with danger, they will only change color and hide in their environment. They are among the least threatening and weakest monsters known to date."

"Its size is similar to that of a regular chameleon, and its only means of attack is its tongue. It usually feeds on tree buds, nectar, wild fruits, and small insects."

To completely dispel everyone's concerns, he added:

"I caught one in the mountains last week, and it's in a cage now. It's incredibly docile; even my eight-year-old cousin can handle it. Just treat it like a larger gecko; there's absolutely nothing to be afraid of."

These words dispelled all hesitation in everyone's hearts, replaced by overwhelming excitement.

"So you're bullying the weak, huh? That's something I'm best at!"

"I didn't expect there to be such weaklings among the monsters. Since we're all pushovers, why not make things difficult for each other!"

Wang Jian was also aware of the habits of the Moonveil Chameleon, and his expression gradually softened as he lowered his head and pondered for a moment.

These students are indeed capable of dealing with such harmless low-level demonic beasts.

This capture is a good opportunity to temper their minds and bodies and help them overcome their instinctive fear of monsters.

After a moment, he said in a deep voice, "I will first ask the school for approval."

The process was completed quickly, and the school promptly approved the collaborative task.

Before the arrest officially began, Lin Xueli prioritized the students' safety and distributed complete protective gear to everyone, with each student also receiving an extra net and a sealed storage bag.

"Don't be nervous, everyone."

Lin Xueli added with a smile, "This protective suit looks thin, but the material is extremely strong. It can even withstand Barrett bullets."

"All the fleeing Moonveil Chameleons are concentrated in this experimental building, and all entrances and exits have been sealed off."

"But please remember, during the arrest, it is strictly forbidden to enter the room where live experiments are being conducted, and to avoid touching the high-risk experimental subjects."

"These chameleons have brightly colored bodies and can instantly blend into their surroundings when startled. You have to move as quietly as possible and approach stealthily to catch them."

"No problem, beautiful lady! I'm a professional at stealth assassination."

"Coincidentally, the Chinese server's Xiao Qiao is here, a perfect counter to all kinds of stealthy Lanling Kings."

Some students immediately nodded, rubbing their hands together, eager to try.

Lin Xueli's gaze slowly swept across the noisy crowd, finally settling on Chu Ge. She winked playfully at her, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"Alright, let's begin."

"Students who capture five or more can voluntarily take one Moonveil Chameleon home as a pet after the event."

Upon hearing this, the entire audience was instantly filled with excitement.

Looking at the group of enthusiastic students, Wang Jian couldn't help but glance at Lin Xueli and ask in confusion:

"Mr. Lin, just how many chameleons escaped that we need to mobilize so many students to help?"

"Not many, only about a thousand."

Wang Jian: "..."

He fell silent instantly.

No wonder the research institute is short-staffed. It turns out that these naive students have been used as free laborers from beginning to end, and they are all enjoying it.

With a helpless sigh, Wang Jian picked up tools and joined the arrest team in order to share the burden.

As the crowd dispersed, the noisy corridor gradually quieted down, leaving only Lin Xueli and the female researcher who had just come to report in the room.

After much hesitation, the female researcher finally spoke up, saying, "President Lin, isn't it a bit too reckless to let a group of students participate in the arrest?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Lin Xueli rolled her eyes at her, her tone helpless. "You've just been burying yourself in work for too long, and you've become obsessed."

"A thousand chameleons? How long would it take us, with just a few people at our research institute, to catch them?"

"These kids are full of energy. They don't get tired at all, and they can even play with it like a game. It's the best of both worlds."

"Haven't you seen the news? These days, city dwellers have to pay ten yuan a time to harvest corn, and they can't take it with them."

After saying that, she gently patted the other person's shoulder, her tone tinged with concern.

"The higher-ups kept pushing down research targets, and the workload for each experiment was increased at every level. Everyone worked continuously for more than three months, without even a proper holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day. There's nothing wrong with taking a break occasionally."

"Once this batch of stealth and mimicry gene research is completed and reported to the military, I will give the entire research institute a three-day holiday to rest and recuperate."

"President Lin..." The female researcher's eyes instantly reddened.

With the arrival of the magical revival era, the pace of life in all walks of life has accelerated dramatically, and experimental tasks are plentiful. She has been so busy that she doesn't even have time to have a proper phone call with her family.

"Waaah, why are you crying all of a sudden?" Lin Xueli pinched her cheek, feigning grievance. "Alright, alright, the holiday is changed to paid leave, now you're not allowed to cry."

"Pfft—"

The female researcher instantly burst into laughter through her tears, her suppressed emotions dissipating. She hurriedly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and nodded emphatically, "Yes!"

After organizing the materials, the two went into the laboratory together to continue their research.

The laboratory building has three floors.

In the long, narrow, and empty corridor, Chu Ge held a net in one hand, his gaze fixed on a moon-veiled chameleon that was slowly appearing on the wall.

With a flick of the wrist, the net swiftly and accurately swept down.

Swah——

The moment the chameleon was startled, its entire body rapidly changed color, turning into pure white, exactly like the wall, perfectly blending into the background. Its mimicry ability far surpassed that of ordinary monsters.

Having easily caught his first prey of the day, Chu Ge reached out and gently pinched its body.

Hiss...

Perhaps due to a lack of control over its strength, the small chameleon suffocated instantly, its limbs twitched, its tongue lolled out, its head tilted to the side, and it passed out.

"Feel sorry."

Chu Ge said softly, with a hint of apology, and then neatly stuffed it into the storage bag beside him.

She looked up, her gaze sweeping across the entire corridor, where chameleons lurked quietly in the walls, corners, and windowsills.

Chu Ge calmed himself, raised the net in his hand, his expression indifferent, and softly uttered a sentence:

"The ultimate killing move of immortality—"

"The Chaotic Cloak Catching Method".

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure flashed.

Under the lamplight, the girl's figure cast afterimages, and the net rose and fell like the wind, flowing smoothly like water.

Before the chameleons could react, they were all firmly trapped, with nowhere to escape.

In a short time, she had completely wiped out the fleeing chameleons from the entire area.

The entire laboratory building has more than 30 floors, and more than 200 students are scattered around. Although the coverage is wide, it still feels loose.

Chu Ge slowly walked up the stairs, encountering many classmates along the way who were also having a great time catching animals.

Some even let out a perverted laugh: "Hehehe, I think this chameleon still has its charms."

As soon as I arrived on the fourth floor, two familiar voices reached my ears.

"Hakiran, squat down and don't move, hold the position!"

Xu Wan moved with extremely light steps, slowly approaching Tang Xiaoran who was squatting in the corner, her eyes fixed on the top of Tang Xiaoran's head.

There, lying there, was a moon chameleon completely unaware of the danger.

The next second, she shouted:

"The Supreme, Invincible, Ultimate Universe-Swept Web-Copying Technique!"

The net slammed down, instantly covering both the lesbian girl and the chameleon—killing two birds with one stone.

"Hehehe, the twentieth one is mine!"

Xu Wan, carrying the bag, grinned arrogantly, "As expected, I, Empress Xu Wan, am still the strongest!"

Chu Ge withdrew her gaze. The area had been mostly cleared by the two of them. She turned around and prepared to search the higher floors.

But just then, her gaze froze.

The zipper on the back of Xu Wan's protective suit wasn't fully closed, leaving a gap. A brightly colored chameleon slowly crawled into the gap.

"Xu Wan, don't move."

Chu Ge's eyes narrowed, and he immediately reminded her, "Stand still and don't move. I'll help you pull it out."

"what?"

Xu Wan looked bewildered; why did those words sound so strangely familiar?

Before she could react, a gentle breeze swept by from behind.

Chu Ge rushed over and reached into the back of her protective suit, his fingertips exploring inside the clothing.

"Chu Ge! What are you doing!"

Xu Wan was instantly both ashamed and angry, and she turned her head sharply to glare at her.

"Don't move, a chameleon has crawled inside."

Chu Ge looked serious as he kept groping her back with his fingers, but he couldn't find his target.

Did we go around to the front?

She immediately adjusted her posture, wrapping her arms around herself, and searched forward along the inside of her clothes, not even missing the hard-to-reach corners under her armpits.

"Hahaha, don't touch there!"

An intense itch instantly swept through her entire body. Xu Wan writhed wildly, laughing until tears streamed down her face, repeatedly begging for mercy, "I'm ticklish! Let me go!"

"Don't move, I've touched its head."

"Hahaha—I know where it is! It's on my head!"

Xu Wan laughed until her whole body went weak, and she hurriedly reminded him.

Chu Ge looked up and saw that the girl's head was bulging, as if something was lying there.

With a swift movement, I easily caught the chameleon that was darting around everywhere.

"Chu Ge, you're being a pervert! You're touching me like that!"

Xu Wan immediately jumped back, her cheeks flushed red, and her embarrassment and annoyance were evident even through her protective mask.

"Feel sorry."

Chu Ge offered a slight apology, casually picking up the chameleon in his hand, "If you need it, you can touch it back, or I can give you this one."

She pondered to herself that Xu Wan's Dao heart was not as strong as she had thought, and that even a little worldly matter could easily disturb her peace of mind.

Moreover, she only focused on making the arrest and didn't do anything else.

"Hmph! I, Empress Xu Wan, have no interest in your charity!"

Xu Wan snorted coldly, a mischievous glint flashing in her eyes. "Since you apologized, then let me touch you back!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she went around behind Chu Ge, unzipped his protective suit, and precisely reached inside with both hands, aiming straight for his armpits.

She refused to believe that a girl even more delicate than herself could be ticklish.

Three minutes passed.

Xu Wan's hands ached, and she frantically scratched with all her might, but Chu Ge in front of her remained calm, not even trembling, let alone laughing.

Completely deflated and resigned, she pulled her hand back, her face full of frustration: "Damn it! Why aren't you ticklish at all?!"

"You really want to know?"

Chu Ge looked at her calmly.

"explain!"

Meeting the other person's eager gaze, Chu Ge slowly began to speak, calmly recounting his past experiences with body tempering:

"When I was six years old, I covered myself with a whole bucket of fiberglass and soaked in it. I even forced myself to swallow it to toughen my body."

"At eight years old, he held an electrical circuit in his hand and faced thousands of volts of current washing over his meridians."

"At the age of twelve, I used a cutting machine to cut open my body, remove unnecessary and redundant organs, and hone my physical limits."

At this point, Chu Ge's gaze became calm as he looked intently at Xu Wan:

"I'm telling you this not to show off how ruthless I am to myself, but simply to tell you—I'm no longer afraid of any suffering."

"Fiberglass, high-voltage current, self-mutilation... sacrificing oneself for strength?" Xu Wan muttered to herself, her pupils suddenly contracting, her face changing drastically in an instant, and she cried out in shock:

"You've also mastered the Great Thousand Records?!"

She never expected that Chu Ge had also cultivated this peerless skill, and had even started much earlier than her.

No wonder the opponent's strength has always been superior to mine!

It turns out they had found a shortcut early on!

Xu Wan gritted her teeth and sighed inwardly. She had only started learning about the Great Thousand Records a week ago, and her progress was slow. So far, she had only completed the sacrifice of her toenails.

But with just this small price to pay, the magic power increased several times over, far exceeding that of ordinary arduous cultivation.

With this thought in mind, she secretly made up her mind that she must speed up her cultivation of the Great Thousand Records and absolutely not let Chu Ge leave her behind completely.

Chu Ge frowned slightly.

Although she had never practiced the Great Thousand Records, she had long heard of it. It was a supreme technique that required self-mutilation and the sacrifice of flesh and organs to gain power.

Ultimately, the methods she used to hone her physical skills were similar, all about perseverance, determination, and ruthlessness towards herself.

Just as the two were locked in a stalemate, a delicate scream suddenly rang out.

"Ouch! A chameleon has crawled into my clothes!"

Tang Xiaoran's face turned pale. She ran over quickly, looked at Chu Ge, and her eyes were full of grievance and helplessness.

"Chu Ge, could you help me catch it?"

Xu Wan saw through her best friend's little scheme at a glance, secretly scoffing at her friend's obsessive, sycophantic behavior.

Although Chu Ge was puzzled as to why the chameleon kept crawling into other people's clothes, he still nodded in agreement.

He slowly reached in from behind, patiently and meticulously searching and checking from top to bottom.

"Strange, why can't I find it..."

Chu Ge murmured softly, his movements becoming increasingly focused.

Xu Wan, who was standing to the side, watched coldly and clearly saw the strange smile that Tang Xiaoran couldn't hide at the corner of her mouth, and her disdain grew even stronger.

At this moment, Tang Xiaoran was tightly clutching a chameleon in her palm, her heart pounding, filled with guilt yet secretly delighted.

I'm sorry, Chu Ge.

All of this was done on my own initiative.

Five minutes later, Tang Xiaoran, having been thoroughly satisfied with the touching, finally calmed down, quietly loosened her grip, and let the chameleon dart around inside her protective suit.

Before long, Chu Ge caught him precisely.

"alright."

Chu Ge put the chameleon into her bag, then turned and left to continue her hunt in the next area.

Two hours later, the entire laboratory building was inspected, and Lin Xueli gathered everyone together for a headcount.

Final statistics:

A total of 981 moon chameleons were captured, but the remaining 19 are still hiding in various parts of the building and have not yet been found.

Many students got their wish and received their own little pets.

Lin Xueli didn't pay much attention to the few remaining chameleons that slipped through the net.

After briefly thanking everyone for their help, he continued leading the group to complete the rest of the study tour.

Night falls.

After taking a shower, Chu Ge went to Lin Xueli's room alone.

Inside the bathroom, the sound of running water could be heard continuously.

Since she had promised to spend the night with him, she always kept her word, no matter what he did.

The girl sat cross-legged on the bed, closed her eyes, and began to cultivate.

The surrounding magic was constantly drawn into his body, and a faint, shimmering blue light enveloped him.

A moment later, the bathroom door slowly opened.

A sweet fragrance wafted over, and Lin Xueli slowly approached, gently placing her hand on Chu Ge's shoulder.

Warm breath against her ear, a soft, alluring voice whispering:

"Little Ruri... Let's do something fun next."