Chapter 231

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    Chapter 231

    Now that Su Hao had advanced to the Bone Demon Sequence and regained his powerful regenerative abilities, he became far more daring when producing genetic modification serum.

    The damage that had once forced him to spend weeks recovering now healed almost instantly.

    As a result...

    Every other day, Yashan became his newest test subject.

    Injection after injection...

    Adjustment after adjustment...

    Su Hao continuously refined the design.


    ---

    Two months later...

    Just before Yashan was completely ruined by Su Hao's relentless experimentation...

    The coordinate system for the human body's Blood Qi pathways was finally completed.

    At long last...

    Yashan obtained the personalized Composite Rune he had dreamed about.

    Naturally...

    The name wasn't chosen by Su Hao.

    It was personally insisted upon by Yashan.

    Super Fire Dragon Lightning Piercing Great Tornado.

    Su Hao merely glanced at the ridiculous name and couldn't even be bothered to object.

    If Yashan liked it...

    So be it.


    ---

    After successfully advancing to the Grandmaster Realm, Yashan immediately began showing off his new Composite Rune.

    He stretched out his palm.

    A tiny flame burst into existence.

    Within the flame, arcs of lightning crackled continuously.

    The fire and lightning then began spinning together, gradually forming a miniature crimson tornado shaped like a dragon.

    The little dragon danced happily in his palm.

    Its appearance...

    Was unbelievably flashy.

    Yashan's eyes sparkled.

    "Awesome!"

    "I'm completely satisfied!"


    ---

    Only after confirming that Yashan's Composite Rune functioned perfectly did Su Hao begin designing one for himself.

    His choices were far more practical.

    Perception.

    Lightning.

    Hardening.

    Barrier.

    For Su Hao...

    Survival always came first.

    Offensive runes could be drawn whenever necessary.

    There was no need to permanently inscribe them into his body.


    ---

    After checking the genetic modification serum one final time, Su Hao injected himself.

    Then he looked toward Yashan.

    "Jingyi."

    "Don't let anyone get close to me."

    Yashan nodded seriously.

    "Understood..."

    "...Boss Jingzhong."

    Moments later...

    The overwhelming drowsiness arrived.

    Su Hao slowly closed his eyes.

    The sleep induced during genetic evolution was unavoidable.

    It was also...

    The most dangerous moment of the entire process.

    Fortunately...

    Yashan was there.


    ---

    Several hours later...

    Su Hao slowly regained consciousness.

    The first thing he sensed was a faint new pattern spreading throughout his body.

    Blood Qi naturally flowed toward it.

    A complete circuit had begun forming.

    He quietly exhaled.

    "It worked."

    Over the next two days, the pattern would continue expanding until the entire Composite Rune was fully integrated into his body.

    Only then would it truly awaken.

    At last...

    He once again possessed a dependable source of strength.

    Although he still looked like nothing more than a six-year-old child...

    The constant sense of danger hanging over him had diminished considerably.

    Immediately afterward, Su Hao transformed into his Bone Demon form, rapidly restoring the Blood Qi consumed during the evolution.


    ---

    Half a month later...

    Sister Bai approached the two boys with a cheerful smile.

    "Jingzhong."

    "Jingyi."

    "You'll officially start school in seven days."

    "Come on."

    "Let's go shopping."

    "Sister Bai will buy you both cute little schoolbags."

    "Oh."

    Su Hao answered without the slightest enthusiasm.

    Cute schoolbags held absolutely no attraction for him.

    Yashan, meanwhile, looked rather uneasy.

    He hadn't even entered school yet...

    Yet he already felt overwhelmed by the terrifying future known as homework.

    Seeing Su Hao's indifferent expression, Sister Bai smiled.

    "By the way..."

    "We'll also test your Summoner Talent today."

    "Then we'll know whether you should attend a Summoner Academy or an ordinary elementary school."

    The moment those words left her mouth...

    Su Hao's eyes lit up.

    He immediately nodded.

    "Thank you, Sister Bai."

    "Let's go now."


    ---

    Sister Bai smiled with satisfaction before suddenly looking around.

    "Where's Jingchun?"

    Yashan casually pointed behind a nearby pillar.

    Following his finger...

    Sister Bai found Bai Jingchun quietly hiding there, secretly watching them.

    She crooked a finger.

    "Jingchun."

    "Come here."

    The timid little boy hesitated before slowly walking over.

    Squatting down, Sister Bai gently pinched his skinny cheeks.

    Feeling somewhat distressed, she asked,

    "Why aren't you playing with Jingzhong and Jingyi?"

    Both Su Hao and Yashan turned to look at him simultaneously.

    The sudden attention startled Jingchun so badly he nearly froze.

    Sister Bai looked toward Su Hao.

    "Jingzhong."

    "Why don't you include Jingchun when you play?"

    Su Hao was speechless.

    Shouldn't the question be why Jingchun never joined them?

    Why was he suddenly the one being blamed?

    Still...

    He answered calmly.

    "We've always been taking care of him."

    "Right, Jingchun?"

    Jingchun immediately nodded.

    "...Mm."

    Satisfied, Sister Bai stood up.

    "Alright."

    "Let's head out."


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    After remaining inside Morning Sun Courtyard for two entire years...

    Su Hao finally stepped onto the bustling streets of Yongxin City.

    The city center overflowed with people.

    Occasionally, Summoners rode through the streets atop their Summoned Beasts, immediately attracting countless curious gazes.

    Throughout the entire outing...

    Yashan looked exactly like a country bumpkin visiting the city for the first time.

    His eyes wandered everywhere.

    "Boss Jingzhong..."

    "What's that?"

    "And what's this?"

    Su Hao couldn't be bothered explaining everything.

    He simply gave short replies whenever necessary.

    After following Sister Bai around for nearly half a day...

    Each of them now carried a brand-new little backpack.

    Su Hao couldn't help thinking...

    Women truly did possess an almost instinctive love for shopping.

    Eventually, he finally spoke.

    "Sister Bai."

    "Didn't you forget something?"

    Sister Bai was currently trying on yet another dress.

    Without turning around, she asked,

    "Hm?"

    "What did I forget?"

    Su Hao replied,

    "When are you planning to take us for the talent assessment?"

    Sister Bai blinked.

    Only then did she suddenly remember.

    "...Right!"

    "Let's go now!"

    She immediately put the dress back onto its hanger.

    The shop assistant smiled politely.

    "Miss, would you like me to wrap it up for you?"

    Sister Bai waved both hands.

    "It's too expensive."

    "I don't want it."

    The assistant maintained her professional smile.

    Inside, however, she couldn't help wondering...

    You haven't even looked at the price tag...

    How do you already know it's expensive?


    ---

    Fortunately...

    The Talent Assessment Center wasn't far from the commercial district.

    After presenting identification documents and completing registration, the four of them entered the enormous building without difficulty.

    Inside...

    The spacious hall was packed.

    Parents accompanied their children everywhere.

    The atmosphere resembled elementary school admissions day.

    Extremely lively.

    Some families walked out celebrating joyfully.

    Most...

    Left quietly with disappointed expressions.


    ---

    Sister Bai pointed toward a registration counter.

    "Let's register first."

    After waiting in line for several minutes...

    It became their turn.

    They first filled in basic information such as name and age.

    Then...

    A camera snapped several photographs.

    Immediately afterward, another machine printed a registration form complete with their identification photo.

    The staff stamped it.

    Thunk.

    Then handed it over.

    "Take this."

    Su Hao glanced down.

    Besides the passport-sized photo and basic personal information...

    Most sections remained blank.

    Only the final section caught his attention.

    It contained four options.

    Normal

    Below C-Rank

    B-Rank

    A-Rank and Above

    Su Hao immediately understood.

    "Normal" was simply a more polite way of saying...

    No Summoner Talent.

    The remaining three categories represented different grades of talent.


    ---

    After completing Yashan's and Jingchun's registration as well...

    Sister Bai led them toward the testing area.

    This place was even more crowded.

    Not everyone had come for the assessment.

    Many were simply watching.

    Every year...

    Talent Assessment Day became one of the city's biggest events.

    At that moment...

    A loud announcement echoed throughout the hall.

    "Congratulations!"

    "Chen Haiyun has awakened B-Rank Summoner Talent!"

    The entire crowd erupted into excitement.

    "B-Rank!"

    "She'll definitely become a high-level Summoner in the future!"

    "Which family's child is she?"

    "This is already the tenth B-Rank today!"

    "This year's children are incredible!"


    ---

    Moments later...

    A confident little girl emerged from the testing room.

    Several adults immediately surrounded her protectively.

    Unfortunately...

    History had proven that jealousy could drive people to do terrible things.

    Protecting talented children was simply common practice.

    Su Hao watched the girl with interest.

    "So..."

    "B-Rank Talent."

    "It seems rather impressive."

    He then casually handed his registration form to Yashan.

    "Jingyi."

    "Hold this for me."

    "I'll be right back."

    Without waiting for a reply...

    He slipped into the crowd.

    Using his small body to weave effortlessly between adults...

    He quickly appeared directly in front of the little girl.

    The man beside her—presumably her father—immediately reached out to stop him.

    "Where did this child come from?"

    "Move aside."

    Su Hao lightly sidestepped.

    With a subtle tug on the man's wrist, he effortlessly disrupted his balance, causing him to stumble sideways.

    Then...

    Before anyone could react...

    Su Hao reached out and gently grabbed the little girl's cool hand.

    Looking up at her with an innocent, brilliant smile, he said,

    "Hello."

    "Congratulations on awakening B-Rank Summoner Talent."

    (End of Chapter 231)


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