Regarding the matter of awakening lightning abilities after transformation

It hurts so much, it feels like my whole body is being torn apart... Gu Cheng's consciousness is fading...

When she opened her eyes again, it was already dawn; she was in a desolate pit.

Flesh and blood melted into the muddy water, quickly transforming the puddle into a scarlet swamp.

"Hiss..." Just then, a black mangled dog appeared at the edge of the swamp. It had sharp front teeth, bulging paw muscles, and blood-red eyes.

Hesitantly, I leaned forward and sniffed, the dog's saliva dripping onto the withered yellow grass leaves.

Dogs like to live in groups, but this one seemed to be alone, and no companions followed it for a long time.

The food... the aroma in front of him was irresistible. After a long pause, the dog finally decided to open its teeth and bite into the flesh.

The moment they made contact, the mass of flesh suddenly came to life, like a giant net that tightly wrapped around its prey.

"Aww... Ugh..." Sharp claws pierced through flesh, only to be filled with more blood and flesh in the next second. The mangled dog howled in agony amidst the mass of flesh and blood.

Adsorption, fusion... the skin and flesh of the mandarin dog became one, with no gaps to separate them, and the internal skeleton was crushed by immense force.

After a long time, a new mangled dog crawled out of the pit. It had no bones or skin, only exposed flesh and blood that kept churning.

In the dim moonlight, it continued forward, dragging its trail of blood.

Section 104, Chapter 102: Defective Products

No matter how many sunrises and sunsets have passed, a thick layer of clouds always hangs over this steel ruin. The gray curtain blocks the sunlight, isolating the sky from the earth.

After devouring the mangy dog, the mass of flesh seemed to prefer walking on all fours, forcing Gu Cheng to readjust to the crouching perspective.

Killing, devouring... it makes no communication, only acts on its survival instincts. It clings to towering buildings, passes through dark and narrow tunnels, and wanders aimlessly among the dust and ashes.

Until... that transparent crack appeared... it was like the serpent in the Garden of Eden, constantly tempting Adam to eat the forbidden fruit.

Gu Cheng could sense fervor, urgency, and joy emanating from this mass of flesh and blood... It wanted to squeeze through that crevice...

It quickened its pace, its scarlet forelimbs kicking up bursts of gravel. Everything around it became insignificant; it now only wanted to do one thing: cross the crevice.

If we consider this world as a barren, arid desert, then behind that crack lies an oasis constantly emitting moisture.

The moment the transparent ripples came into contact, a certain string in the mind snapped, and consciousness plunged into darkness once more.

Falling from a great height, all I see is a long, dark night and a dazzling starry sky.

Who am I... Where am I... After an unknown amount of time, Gu Cheng finally regained her ability to think.

The crack from before... I passed through it... The girl struggled to move, but felt that she was surrounded by foamy liquid, and with the slightest tug, it made a crisp tearing sound.

Warm and humid, like returning to the womb, letting the amniotic fluid soak into her body. This comfort was an excellent hypnotic tool; Gu Cheng felt weak all over, and her mind grew increasingly heavy.

Sleep...sleep...when everything quieted down, the girl suddenly opened her eyes. She tried her best to turn over and peer down at the world below.

Everything was shrouded in black mist, and through the gaps, one could vaguely see a scene resembling an ink painting.

Lanjiang? The thought flashed through her mind in an instant, the street zoomed in rapidly, and she could even observe the bustling crowds... Finally, the image settled on the face of a sallow and emaciated person.

He has a long, thin face, a sunken nose, and flat, cracked lips that reveal his deformed teeth.

Where have I seen him before...? The sharp pain made Gu Cheng instinctively cover her head, her whole body trembling uncontrollably.

"Of course you've seen him." A beam of intense light pierced through from the other side of the world, like breaking an eggshell, completely engulfing the curled-up girl.

......

She wore a thin white shirt, and a faint smile played on her lips.

"Is this our first meeting?" The girl, wearing shiny leather shoes, swayed her fair legs, encased in sheer stockings, gently.

“You can call me…Gu Chengyan.” She paused, her long, curled eyelashes fluttering.

"Or, as you wish... call me Gu Cheng." Gu Chengyan tilted his head slightly, his light brown pupils moist and gentle.

Gu Cheng looked around blankly, her mind a complete blank. She was still wearing that navy blue uniform skirt, and the smooth touch of pantyhose came from the palm of her hand resting on her thigh.

She looked at the girl in front of her, who was reflected in the mirror, her thin lips slightly parted but no sound came out.

"You asked me before who you were." Gu Chengyan stretched out his finger and gently rubbed it against the other person's rosy lips.

"Now you should have an answer..." Warm fingertips pried open her lips, gently teasing the girl's tongue.

Gu Cheng just stood there, her shoulders trembling slightly, along with her heart.

With a light bite of his canine teeth, a strong taste of blood filled his mouth. Gu Chengyan frowned slightly, released his fingers, and found that his fingertips were covered in blood and glistening saliva.

“I am... that monster.” Gu Cheng’s throat moved slightly, his voice low and hoarse, as if squeezed out from his throat.

"Do you really think so?" Gu Chengyan's tone became complicated. She slowly took Gu Cheng's hand, her eyes lowered, feeling the warmth between her fingers. The two fell silent at the same time.

After a long while, Gu Cheng shook off Gu Chengyan's outstretched hand and staggered back a few steps.

"I'm sorry..." It turned out that she was the one who had taken over the place all along, not the other person. She squatted on the ground, her calves twitching uncontrollably, mechanically repeating those three words.

Those memories that once haunted her mind didn't belong to her; she was merely a despicable robber, a self-righteous plagiarist...

Gu Chengyan chuckled softly and slowly walked up to Gu Cheng.

"Since you really think so... then I'll respectfully comply..." She extended her slender white fingers and gently gripped Gu Cheng's neck.

"Kill me." It turns out that her appearance was a mistake. She has already killed an unrelated person. Now she can only try her best to get Gu Chengyan back to his proper life.

"I know." Gu Chengyan gazed deeply at her, his eyelashes glistening with a light mist.

You're still the same as before... just as damnable...

“Miss Su may be disappointed…” His light brown pupils contracted slightly, and he suddenly exerted force in his palm, causing the girl’s delicate skin to cave in.

Take one last breath of air, and then face death.

......

"Cough cough..." Gu Cheng suddenly stood up, lightly touching her chest with her hand, and coughed rapidly.

The moonlight outside the window was like a painting, its silvery glow slowly spilling onto the edge of the bed through the emerald green blinds, and a cool fragrance wafted in the air.

"I... am still alive?" Gu Cheng couldn't distinguish between reality and illusion for a moment. She stretched her arm out of the shadows, her fingertips gently sliding down along the texture, revealing faint red scratches on her snow-white skin.

I'm still alive... The girl struggled to pull back the covers, her delicate eyelashes trembling slightly.

Her undergarments were nowhere to be found, and her fair, jade-like body was exposed nakedly to the moonlight.

Bedroom...where are my clothes...Just as she put on her slippers and was about to get up, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a dark figure out of the corner of her eye.

The woman wore slender high heels, and her beautiful legs, shrouded in sheer black stockings, were slightly raised in the silvery light, delicate and alluring. Her waist was slender, and her navy blue dress could not conceal her delicate collarbone, leading up to her fair and slender swan neck.

She gazed quietly at the girl, her cherry-pink lips slightly dry, her beautiful eyebrows hidden in the shadows, only their general outline visible.

"Su Wanxi?" Gu Cheng asked tentatively, leaning forward slightly.

Su Wanxi stood up from her seat, a hint of pleasure flashing in her cool eyes.

"Gu Cheng?" Her lips parted slightly as she looked at the crimson stains on the girl's snow-white skin and lowered her eyes.

"Hmm...how come you..." Before she could finish speaking, Gu Cheng was pressed down on the shoulder by Su Wanxi and pushed back onto the bed.

With her lips slightly pursed, Su Wanxi stared intently into the other person's pupils, trying to find a familiar shadow within them.

Those light brown eyes were gentle and serene... yet tinged with a hint of panic...

Chapter 103, Section 105: Welcome Back

"Gu... Cheng..." The voice was cool and languidly magnetic. Su Wanxi's thin, cicada-wing-like eyelashes fluttered slightly, stirring the girl's heart.

What's going on...? Why am I not wearing any clothes...? Feeling the sweet breath brushing against her skin, the girl's cheeks flushed slightly. She silently lowered her eyes, her fair chest being squeezed and deformed, a faint blush visible.

"What's wrong?" A few strands of hair fell to her lips, and Gu Cheng's voice softened unconsciously. The next second, her slender wrist was grasped by the other person and gently raised above her head.

"Show me your abilities..." Su Wanxi's gentle gaze vanished, and her tone returned to its coldness.

Although she didn't understand its meaning, the girl still obediently did as she was told, and a wisp of electricity quietly appeared, flickering and wrapping around her slender white fingertips.

Blue light reflected in her dark pupils, and Su Wanxi's heart rose and fell slightly, but Gu Cheng still noticed it keenly.

"Welcome back." She released her wrist, wrapped her arms around Gu Cheng's waist, and gently hugged her.

Sensing the warmth between the other's fingers, the girl's exposed, delicate skin broke out in a thin layer of sweat, its color rapidly changing from white to red.

"I've always been here..." Gu Cheng's pink lips parted slightly, her voice carrying a distinct coquettishness.

"Could you... let me change my clothes first..." She took Su Wanxi's wrist and her fair cheeks flushed slightly.

......

Su Wanxi leaned against the back of the birchwood chair, her legs casually crossed, while behind her came the rustling sound of her changing clothes.

At 5:20 a.m., more than five hours had passed since she lost consciousness... Gu Cheng put her phone back on the bedside table and slowly turned around. She had changed into a crocodile-patterned pajama set, the kind where only her head was visible.

"I'm all changed..." Hearing the familiar soft voice, Su Wanxi straightened up, her delicate high heels clicking crisply on the floor. She simply gazed at Gu Cheng quietly, her eyes expressionless.

"You've seen her?" The girl licked her lips and sat on the edge of the bed, like a child who had made a mistake and was waiting to be punished.

"Ah."

"If it's not like this... are you planning to keep it from me forever?" Su Wanxi turned her face away, her gaze deepening, seemingly a little angry.

Gu Cheng's fingers gripped the bed sheet, her pearly teeth biting her lower lip: "No... I won't keep it from you anymore."

Receiving the unexpected answer, Su Wanxi's brows relaxed slightly, and she turned her head to wait for what was to come.

“My original plan was to ask Mr. Song for help…” The girl curled up her legs, letting the blanket cover her ankles, and rested her chin on her knees.

“But Mr. Song is not in Lanjiang, so this idea has to be put on hold for the time being.” During that time, she had nightmares every night, and since Song Shiyan’s superpower was related to dreams, Gu Cheng wanted him to enter her dreams to help her alleviate the nightmares and find out the reason for them.

Su Wanxi gently swayed her legs, bringing the smooth back of her hand close to her lips.

"Later, I will tell you... about 'her' existence..."

A dual personality implies instability, and the work at the Hermit Bureau is relatively high-risk, which will further amplify this hidden danger, making it far beyond what Gu Cheng can handle on her own.

"I will handle the cracks alone during this period. Report back after you have stabilized the situation, and I will consider it accordingly."

Su Wanxi lightly tapped her thigh with her index finger and lowered her eyelids slightly.