Super Gene Hunting Ground

Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Want to Make Friends with You

Yang Xiao took out two Small Blood Pills and placed them in Gong Yu’s mouth.

After Gong Yu swallowed them, his complexion slowly improved, and the wound on his back began to heal gradually.

Aside from Yang Xiao and his companions, the rest seemed to have grown accustomed to the Sand Demon, quickly regaining their composure, finding places to sit down, and casually chatting as if the Sand Demon had nothing to do with them.

The fight between Yang Xiao and Xie Dong could no longer continue; inside the orange glow of the Genetic Store, fighting was prohibited, otherwise, they would be expelled.

Being expelled from the orange glow’s protection zone at night meant death, so Xie Dong and the others did not dare to act rashly.

It was Yang Xiao’s first time spending the night in the desert, where he encountered the so-called Sand Demon.

”What is a Sand Demon?”

Yang Xiao looked at Gong Yu.

Sitting on the ground and catching his breath, Gong Yu replied,

”The Sand Demon is a strange type of monster in the desert that appears every night. We are not clear on what exactly this monster is, but no one can match it.

Initially, people who entered the desert were unaware of the Sand Demon’s existence; almost everyone who spent the night in the wilderness died. Gradually, people became aware of the Sand Demon, and discovered that they could be protected within the orange glow of the Genetic Store.

Slowly, a consensus was formed. No one would enter the desert before 5 a.m., and by around 4 p.m., they would return near the Genetic Store to rest. Today, because we were fighting with Xie Dong, everyone temporarily forgot about this.”

Yang Xiao, Gong Yu, Huang Wen, and the others sat down beside the campfire they had prepared earlier.

”Gong Yu, how is your wound?”

”Don’t worry, I won’t die that easily.”

Yang Xiao nodded.

Huang Wen and the others, fearing Xie Dong’s group might come looking for trouble, stood on guard. Gong Yu laughed and said,

”Relax, inside the orange glow, no one dares to cause trouble, or they’ll be kicked out. Just sit down and rest at ease.”

”Really?”

Qin Yu and the others responded with surprise.

”What about during the day?”

”It’s the same during the day. If anyone fights here, they will be blacklisted, and from then on, they will not be allowed into the protection zone of the orange glow of this Genetic Store. They’ll have to look for other Genetic Stores to find a resting place, so no one dares to provoke.”

After Gong Yu finished speaking, he pointed toward the two Iron Tower Warriors at the entrance of the Genetic Store in the distance.

Only then did Huang Wen and the others sit down and rest at ease.

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Xie Dong and his group also sat down to rest. Liu Yiyi’s injuries were almost healed, and remembering the day’s events made her infuriated, wishing she could charge over and battle Yang Xiao once again.

”Such bad luck today, to be capsized in the gutter, outsmarted by that guy.”

Liu Yiyi gritted her teeth.

”Sis Yiyi, don’t be angry, I’ll help you get justice tomorrow, I’ll teach that kid a harsh lesson, Gong Yu is unreasonable too, to actually side with an outsider like that.”

Zhang Lei said.

”Don’t mention that bastard Gong Yu, I get angry just hearing his name.”

Liu Yiyi said angrily, sneakily glancing at Xie Dong beside her.

Xie Dong was silent for a moment before he spoke indifferently:

”You shouldn’t feel bad about losing to Yang Xiao. There’s nothing to be upset about. Even I might have fallen for his tricks. Although his genetic evolution level isn’t high, his soul skill is just too powerful. Moreover, it’s unexpected and hard to guard against.”

Liu Yiyi was stunned for a moment, then said:

”So what is that guy’s beast soul? Why haven’t I seen him use his beast soul?”

”I don’t know.”

Xie Dong said indifferently, feeling a strange sensation inside.

If it weren’t for Liu Yiyi’s conflict with Yang Xiao, compounded by the complex relationship involving Gong Yu, he would actually be interested in befriending a talent like Yang Xiao.

After all, this is the apocalypse, and many people are just beginning their genetic evolution. Making friends with some outstanding talents is always beneficial for the future.

There’s also Gong Yu. In fact, Xie Dong genuinely appreciates him, especially his ruthless determination. It’s a pity that their relationship is complicated by Liu Yiyi.

Xie Dong thought for a while, then said indifferently:

”Our time in the desert is limited, with only 7 days left before we leave. Tomorrow morning, we still have to go to the desert prairie to hunt wolf packs. Let’s not waste our time on these few people for now. We shouldn’t trouble them at the moment.

The people from Wentian City’s Cloud Sea Academy, like Xu Li, have been looking for wolf packs on the prairie. We should hunt more before they find them; otherwise, once the wolf packs in this area are wiped out, we’ll have to look for monsters in other areas, and we can’t afford to waste time.

To be able to spend a month in the desert is already a blessing from fortune. Time is precious. Any grudges can be settled after we leave the desert. Compared to digging for fish in the Ice Sea, this place is much better, right?”

In Xie Dong’s heart, he has a clear sense of what’s important. Besides, fighting over a girl, especially someone like Liu Yiyi, wasn’t something he was keen on.

Now that Xie Dong had spoken, Liu Yiyi, though dissatisfied, had to comply. Still, she couldn’t help but mutter:

”I really can’t swallow this insult.”

Little did she know that Xie Dong suddenly lowered his voice and angrily said:

”If you want to be with me, you better behave from now on. Don’t freaking show off and cause trouble everywhere, or you might as well follow someone else.”

After hearing this, Liu Yiyi bit her lip and lowered her head without speaking.

For one thing, she had a long-standing crush on Xie Dong and had finally managed to chase him; how could she give up so easily? Besides, now in the apocalypse, following Xie Dong would allow her to survive better and obtain resources for genetic evolution, which was even more critical for her.

In Magic City, many people who go out to hunt mutated creatures form their own groups. Whether going to the Ice Sea, coming to the desert, or visiting other resource points, it’s almost impossible to get by alone. People like Gong Yu will eventually be abandoned by the others.

The temperature in the desert drops quickly at night. Huang Wen and others lit the campfire, which immediately illuminated the night sky of the desert.

Huang Wen and the others took out jerky and roasted it over the fire while eating and chatting.

After this incident, the relationship between Gong Yu and Yang Xiao became even closer and more trustworthy. Gong Yu, who hadn’t had such a friend for a long time, seemed very excited. They chatted about each other’s city, telling each other strange and unusual stories.

Xu Li from Wentian City’s Cloud Sea Academy came over and stood in front of Yang Xiao and others, smiling:

”Hello, everyone. Let me introduce myself. My name is Xu Li, and I come from the Cloud Sea Academy of Wentian City.”

Xu Li presented himself with a polite demeanor.

Yang Xiao nodded as a response.

”May I sit down?”

”Please do.”

Xu Li smiled and sat down next to Yang Xiao.

Gong Yu knew Xu Li and didn’t seem to have a good impression of him.

Xu Li looked at Yang Xiao,

”Brother, I see you have good skills. I’d like to make friends with you. Would you be willing?”