I am the Clone of a Death Row Inmate

Mr. Ya hadn’t mastered any Purple Bloodline Crystal Skills. Su Ze, on the other hand, had mastered two himself, but his ”Instant Simulation” skill couldn’t simulate his own abilities.

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「The next morning.」

Su Ze walked down the road with a spring in his step. He had changed his appearance, so no one recognized him, and he managed to avoid drawing a crowd.

He was in high spirits after obtaining the incredible skill, ”Instant Simulation.”

As he walked along, he noticed that all the citizens of Dongli he passed were beaming with joy.

The televisions in the shops and the large screens in the malls were all broadcasting the same news—Dongli had a new Guardian God!

Zhang Tai had successfully completed his fourth evolution to become the Dongli Kingdom’s eighth Guardian God. The news dominated the headlines on every major news site.

It was an event worthy of a nationwide celebration.

In this day and age, another Guardian God for the kingdom meant another layer of security for its people.

Su Ze made his way to the Limin Association Headquarters. When he tried to enter, he was stopped by soldiers. He had no choice but to drop his disguise and show his identification.

The moment they saw it was Su Ze, the soldiers’ eyes filled with reverence. They didn’t say much, simply saluting and saying, ”Mr. Su!”

Su Ze nodded and stepped into the Li Min Association, where he saw a crowd gathered around one person.

”Congratulations, Mr. Zhang!”

”Mr. Zhang, don’t forget about us old colleagues now that you’ve hit the big time, haha!”

”This is wonderful news, Mr. Zhang!”

The man at the center of the adoring crowd was none other than Zhang Tai. He had been Gu Chengguang’s secretary and had worked at the Limin Association Headquarters for over a decade, so he knew practically everyone. Many of them were his friends of many years.

Now that he had successfully been promoted to a Saint-level Overlord, it was only natural for people to offer their congratulations. Of course, there was no shortage of those trying to curry favor.

Zhang Tai was beaming, his spirits soaring. He felt he had never been this celebrated in his entire life.

Any lingering frustration from his previous encounters with Su Ze completely vanished.

’That kid Su Ze can’t just call me ”Zhang” anymore, right? I’m not asking for the old formalities, but he should at least call me Mr. Zhang,’ he thought to himself. He found himself itching to see Su Ze sooner rather than later so he could show off a little.

’After a short absence, one should be seen in a new light.’

’I, Zhang Tai, am not the man I used to be!’

A smile touched Su Ze’s lips. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was watching him, he discreetly changed his appearance.

Zhang Tai was also here today to see Gu Chengguang on business. He quickly broke away from the crowd and headed toward Gu Chengguang’s office.

Su Ze immediately followed him.

Of course, Zhang Tai noticed someone was following him, but he didn’t pay it much mind, assuming the person was simply heading in the same direction.

Soon, however, they were nearly at Gu Chengguang’s office, and Su Ze was still right behind him. This made Zhang Tai stop in his tracks.

He turned around and sized up Su Ze. Seeing an unfamiliar and very young face, he asked curiously, ”Are you also here to see Mr. Gu?”

’After all, not just anyone could get a meeting with Gu Chengguang.’

Su Ze nodded. The main reason he’d come was to meet with Gu Chengguang and give him some resources.

Come to think of it, he still owed the Dongli National Treasury one hundred million contribution points for the fifth-tier wondrous item, the ”Eye of Insight,” that he had acquired earlier.

He could use those resources he had no use for to pay off his debt.

”And you are?” Zhang Tai frowned. He didn’t recognize this person at all, which only deepened his confusion.

’The Limin Association’s headquarters wasn’t a place just anyone could enter. The fact that this young man was here meant he must have passed a security check.’

”Zhang, you don’t recognize me?” Su Ze asked with a teasing smile.

Zhang Tai froze. He hadn’t seen through the disguise, but as for who would call him ”Zhang”... he immediately thought of Su Ze.

”Su Ze?”

Su Ze dropped his disguise and reverted to his true appearance.

Looking at the handsome young man before him, Zhang Tai felt an inexplicable sense of pressure, and his own aura immediately weakened.

Then he remembered... ’I’m an Overlord now, too. Even if I can’t beat this kid, we’re at least equals in status.’

So, Zhang Tai immediately straightened his spine and said casually, ”I’m an Overlord now.”

’The implication was: You brat, show me some respect. Stop with the constant ”Zhang, Zhang.” It’s rude!’

”Oh? Not bad.” Su Ze nodded approvingly.

Zhang Tai couldn’t take it anymore. ’Who does this kid think he is? He won’t even call me Mr. Zhang? Can’t he show an Overlord even a little respect? He really doesn’t see me as an Overlord at all, does he!’

He was about to let him have it when a faint cyan light suddenly emanated from Su Ze’s body. It was as if phlegm was caught in his throat; he swallowed the words that were about to come out.

Zhang Tai swallowed hard. He opened his mouth to say something but found that not a single word came out.

Only a single thought remained in his mind... ’So, I’m still just Zhang.’

Zhang Tai knew he was probably going to be just ”Zhang” for the rest of his life. If he couldn’t catch up to Su Ze at the Overlord stage, he never would. The gap between them would only grow wider.

’Actually, being ”Zhang” isn’t so bad...’ Zhang Tai mused.

At that very moment, the door to Gu Chengguang’s office was suddenly pulled open.

Gu Chengguang had been listening to their conversation for some time, so he bypassed his secretary and opened the door himself.

When he saw the wisp of cyan light of evolution on Su Ze, this man—normally so composed he wouldn’t flinch if a mountain collapsed in front of him—completely lost control of his expression. His eyes and mouth widened to their absolute limit, making him look just like one of those jaw-dropping internet memes.

All his usual composure and calm were gone.