Super Gene Hunting Ground

That evening, Yang Xiao gathered Gong Yu, Xia Luo, Xiao Zhe, Zhao Qiang, Long Yongjun and others for a quick meeting, asking about the current situation. Everyone said that things were progressing smoothly and everything was going according to plan.

Yang Xiao nodded, then shared the encounter with Monk Ben Yin and other Shaolin monks in the desert before finally saying:

”You all know that our genetic evolution resources are limited, and it’s not possible for everyone to evolve to the Enhanced Gene Stage. Even if we had ample resources, each person’s talent varies, and we will all encounter a genetic evolution ceiling.”

”But, cultivating ancient martial arts can greatly enhance everyone’s combat power. Even on the basis of our existing genetic evolution, once everyone cultivates ancient martial arts, we can multiply our combat power several times. This is a more practical path than just cultivating the Genetic Transformation Technique.”

”So, for the next phase, I plan to introduce Shaolin’s ancient martial cultivation. I believe that with three to five years of cultivation, everyone can grow much stronger in the future.”

”Boss, that’s awesome. I’ve always dreamed of studying martial arts at Shaolin Temple.”

Zhao Gang said with a smile.

”When can we start introducing Shaolin ancient martial cultivation? I’m already excited.”

Long Yongjun rubbed his hands together.

Yang Xiao smiled, it seems that wuxia novels really have poisoned everyone deeply.

”I’m still planning this matter, but I estimate that we will see results very soon. Everyone, please focus on doing your jobs well for now. I checked today, and it seems the snow outside has started to melt.”

”Yes, Boss, the snow is melting in some areas, and the temperature during the day has gone up a lot. Now, even without the Fish Skin Armor for warmth, we can move around normally.”

”But it’s still rather cold at night, without the warm armor, we can’t sleep as we would be woken by the cold.”

”Ice that is three feet thick doesn’t form in one day; such thick snow also can’t melt in a day. Let’s make use of the remaining time to dig up more Ice Fish and stock up on food. Once Star Moon Lake thaws, who among you has the skill to face the mutated giant fish in the water?”

Yang Xiao said with a chuckle.

Everyone nodded. On land, anything goes, but none had the skills to face the monsters underwater. Once the ice-sealed period was over, the mutated giant fish in the water would become active again.

Huang Wen took Qin Yu and others to the desert and hadn’t returned, so Yang Xiao didn’t get to see the few girls.

Gong Yu led everyone in the daily cultivation of the Genetic Transformation Technique, without missing a single day.

Yang Xiao also met with siblings Yang Kai and Yang Ying in the evening, who were very excited to see him.

”How have you been doing recently? Are you getting used to it?”

”Yeah, it’s pretty good. Big brother and big sister take good care of us. We go with everyone to dig Ice Fish during the day. My genetic evolution is about to advance to the Primary Level of the Primordial Gene.”

The siblings spoke excitedly.

The next morning, Yang Xiao brought a box of snacks and thirteen boxes of tissues to the desert.

Monk Ben Yin and others had just gotten up, ready to start the day with breakfast and then go hunting.

Yang Xiao walked over with a box of snacks.

Seeing Yang Xiao, everyone immediately said:

”You’re early, Brother Yang. What’s with the box?”

Yang Xiao smiled, took out the contents of the box, and everybody was stunned.

Five packs of pickled-pepper chicken feet, five packs of spicy dried tofu, five bottles of Lao Gan Ma’s spicy beef jerky, thirty packs of spicy fish snacks, plus two bottles of Wuliangye liquor, two tubes of Lay’s crisps, and a box of Dove chocolate.

”Wow!”

”Brother Yang, did you go out last night to steal this stuff?”

”Quick, give me a pack. My mouth is watering.”

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Everyone immediately crowded around Yang Xiao, screaming loudly.

One year into the apocalypse, to suddenly pull out so much snack food, one must be a magnate; at least Monk Ben Yin, Zhang Hai, and the others couldn’t produce such items.

Xie Lei’s eyes were fixated as he said to Yang Xiao:

”Yang Xiao, do you feel guilty for hurting me the day before yesterday, thus bringing these things to compensate me?”

”Pfft, keep dreaming!”

Yang Xiao laughed and cursed.

Xie Lei ignored Yang Xiao’s mockery and declared:

”Let’s settle this; at least compensate me with a bottle of liquor, a bottle of Lao Gan Ma, and a tube of crisps.”

Yang Xiao glanced over the crowd and said:

”Supplies are limited, I’ll simply distribute a bit to everyone. Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, Divine Mountain, Kongtong—a total of five teams, each team gets a bottle of Lao Gan Ma and five packs of spicy fish snacks.”

”Yeah, alright!”

Someone clapped their hands excitedly and shouted.

Soon, Yang Xiao began distributing the snacks to everyone.

Xie Lei eyed the remaining spicy chicken feet, dried tofu, potato chips, chocolate, and baijiu in the cardboard box, swallowed his saliva, and said:

”Still so much left? You really don’t plan to share a taste with me? Doesn’t your conscience feel uneasy?”

Yang Xiao looked at Xie Lei: ”...”

In the end, he helplessly took out a pack from the remaining five packs of spicy fish jerky and handed it over to him, saying:

”Alright, this pack is to compensate you, to heal the wounds of your heart. Are we good now?”

Xie Lei snatched it over, said indifferently:

”You’re too stingy!”

And he was about to tear open the package to eat.

”Has your diarrhea stopped? Your butt no longer burning?”

As soon as Xie Lei heard this, his hand trembled, and he stopped unwrapping, silently putting the spicy fish jerky into his backpack.

The agony since the diarrhea hit him yesterday was indescribable.

Xie Lei glared at Yang Xiao resentfully and said:

”Give me that box of chocolates!”

”Wishful thinking.”

Yang Xiao laughed and handed the Dove chocolate to Lan Xin, who was beside him. Lan Xin was stunned and blushed with happiness. Several junior sisters immediately teased her.

Zhi Ruo from Emei Sect eyed Lan Xin with obvious envy.

Yang Xiao smiled faintly and said:

”There’s only one box, share it with Zhi Ruo and the others.”

Upon hearing this, Zhi Ruo’s face revealed a smile.

Yang Xiao then divided two tubs of potato chips between Lan Xin and Zhi Ruo.

Xie Lei became anxious:

”Yang Xiao, that’s not cool; favoring the girls over your buddies. At least give me some.”

”Sect Leader Xie, what kind of grown man fights with girls over snacks? Have you no shame?”

Xie Lei refused to concede.

Yang Xiao chuckled:

”I’ll treat you to a drink tonight.”

Yang Xiao put the rest of the stuff into his own backpack, at least leaving something for himself.

Suddenly, Zhang Jian called out:

”Yang Xiao, what else did you bring? There are a dozen boxes at the transmission array, are they all snacks?”

Everyone was shocked, all turning to look; indeed, around the transmission array, there were a dozen large cardboard boxes stacked together.

”Damn, Yang Xiao really is loaded!”

Xie Lei’s figure flashed in a dash towards the transmission array.

Yang Xiao wanted to stop him but it was too late, so he could only laugh and say:

”Lan Xin, Zhi Ruo, those are gifts for you, you and the girls go get them.”

Upon hearing this, Lan Xin, Zhi Ruo, and the others widened their eyes in disbelief. This happiness was too overwhelming—over a dozen boxes of gifts?

”What are you waiting for, go, why are you dazing off?”

After hearing that, Lan Xin, Zhi Ruo, and a bunch of junior sisters immediately ran over.

Zhang Hai laughed and said:

”Brother Yang, that’s not cool, showing favoritism. I despise you.”

”Amitabha, I too despise you!”

Monk Ben Yin brought his palms together.

(Thanks to book friend ’The Mountain Won’t Come to Me, So I’ll Go to It’ for tipping 100 Qidian Coins, thank you everyone for your support)