Chapter 1035: Waste Not, Want Not
Chen Daoyi was getting anxious!
"You're back! Where's my eldest son? Did you see my eldest son?"
Jiangnan lay in Mountain Cat's palm!
(#)`3´(#) "Where's your son? Why are you asking me?"
"But Chen An managed to survive in the Void Sea before. Maybe he'll make it this time too, probably, hopefully?"
Chen Daoyi felt like three big steamed buns were stuck in his throat, unable to utter a single word!
He naturally knew Jiangnan was alluding to the Chen family's scheme against him in the Void Sea.
Not only did they fail to get the Spirit Gauze, but they also lost his own brother!
Yet given the current situation, there wasn't much he could say.
...
At a Blood Vine forest in the northwest corner of Fanguo,
the ground was covered in huge pits and wooden spikes, showing how fierce the battle had been!
Chen An stood covered in blood, with multiple bite wounds all over his body, looking like a bloody gourd!
(#థ益థ)
He was filled with indignation: "Are you crazy? Why are you only chasing me? I used tree escape, and you still found me?"
Keji lay on the ground, equally drenched in blood, with multiple wooden spikes piercing his body, missing an arm!
But the Blood Vine plunged into the ground, and in a flash he recovered, struggling to get up with a savage look in his eyes!
(งᵒ̌益ᵒ̌)ง "Trying to run? You think my dog nose is for nothing? If I don't kill you today, I swear I'm no dog!"
"Woof~ You cheating bastard! You scumbag Chen! Shameless! My Vivian went to accompany you, yet you turn your back on me!"
"Dare to deceive my beloved! You're a pervert! I will defeat you! I'll kick your head off!"
"Die! Alloy Drill!"
As he spoke, his dog head spun at high speed, drilling fiercely toward Chen An!
(ꐦʘ̆Дʘ̆)弌弌(#)¯͒ཀ¯͒) Pfft~
Chen An couldn't dodge in time and got hit square by the drill, spitting out a mouthful of blood!
His eyes were full of helplessness. This wasn't a Corgi, it was a Tibetan Mastiff!
Since the battle began, this Keji had been chasing him to kill him. Even when he disguised himself as a Blood Vine to escape, Keji caught up and attacked!
He had been hunted for nearly a whole day, and Keji was determined to kill him!
Chen An was beaten without any temper. If this dragged on, he might really be bitten to death!
He managed to escape from the dangerous battlefield of the underground city, only to be bitten to death by a Corgi?
How humiliating was that?
"I didn't touch Vivian! That was a fake! It was Jiangnan in disguise! I didn't even touch her!"
Keji exploded: "Bullshit! Still making excuses? I'll kill you today!"
With that, Keji's attacks became even more ferocious. Chen An was frantic!
Sitting at home, and the blame falls from the sky?
Can't I even explain myself?
[From Chen An: Resentment +1000!]
...
Jiangnan blinked. Still generating resentment for him? Chen An sure could take a beating—wasn't dead yet?
But Jiangnan had no intention of telling Chen Daoyi that.
Instead, he had Wang Dalei pull the floating island to the edge of the Fog Swamp Forbidden Zone.
Li Bing had long been waiting anxiously at the temporary outpost. Seeing Jiangnan return safely, she spun around in excitement!
٩(❀╹ꇴ╹)۶ "Yahoo~ I knew Jiangnan gege could do it! How did it go? Did you get it?"
What made Li Bing happier than whether the mission succeeded was that Jiangnan was alive and well.
Jiangnan put his hands on his hips, looking smug.
(๑¯ٹ¯ิ) "Of course! I'm the world's strongest Platinum, the dream of 900 million girls. Have I ever disappointed anyone? Never, okay?"
A group of Teletubbies behind him snickered. Not only were you the strongest Platinum, you were also a map editor!
Wherever you went, you demolished things. If you didn't change the map, you'd be embarrassed to say you'd been there!
Jiangnan raised his hand and tossed out a Spirit Marrow that looked like jelly, a full three to four hundred meters long!
"I only brought back this much. Not sure how many tons it is, but it should be enough as experimental material."
"I brought back half a Spirit Pearl and picked the bigger one. Oh, and the cultivation method for the parasitic Blood Vine is on a USB drive."
"Not sure if you can use it. There's also some Vine Stamen. As for the Vine Marrow, I didn't bring it back—I drank it all. Too bad."
At this moment, everyone stared blankly at Jiangnan.
This was practically like packing up the Mother Vine and bringing it back!
He really could scavenge!
Li Bing choked on her lollipop, her eyes wide with shock.
(*ರ⌂ರ) "What? You drank the Vine Marrow? Are you trying to get yourself killed? How are you still alive?"
Li Bing was genuinely shocked. Although the Vine Marrow contained a terrifying amount of spiritual energy, it was meant for plant-type spirit beasts!
How could it be the same for humans? Even if you wanted to use it, you'd have to purify it, remove impurities and harmful substances!
Jiangnan... just drank it straight? And gained three stars?
Jiangnan's forehead dripped with sweat: (•́◠•̀٥) "Huh? I... I wasn't supposed to drink it? Peppers said it was a good thing, so I just drank it..."
Li Bing rolled her eyes: "It's a miracle you're alive. I'll check your body thoroughly later."
"Make sure there aren't any lingering side effects."
Jiangnan shuddered. What side effects? I just think you want to check my body!
Li Bing looked at the pile of experimental materials with delight: "Give me 24 hours! I'll create a monster for you!"
Wang Dalei carried a bunch of experimental materials and glanced coldly at Chen Daoyi.
"Wait for the higher-ups' decision. Until then, guard 097 to prevent Peppers from panicking and jumping the wall."
"Don't try any tricks, unless you want the Chen family to cease to exist on Huaxia soil."
Chen Daoyi's expression was complicated. Although the Chen family was widespread, their roots were still in Huaxia!
If the higher-ups really decided to crush the Chen family, against the state machinery, they'd have to swallow their teeth.
Chen Daoyi took a deep breath, then ripped off the Vine Stamen planted on his forehead.
He coughed a couple of times and voluntarily accepted the mutation.
Clearly, he was stating his position, ready to share the fate of 097.
After the battle at the underground city, Chen Daoyi finally understood.
Even if he sacrificed the entire Chen family, he wouldn't be able to get the Spirit Gauze from Jiangnan against his will.
It turned out a person's potential could really be that great.
Now, Chen Daoyi had no intention of wrestling with the higher-ups. He only hoped for leniency, not a total wipeout.
Otherwise, this loss would be too great!
Wang Dalei snorted: "That's more like it. Uncle Jiang, call me anytime."
Jiangnan grinned and gave an OK sign.
Wang Dalei still had to guard the Western Frontier and couldn't stay at 097 forever.
He took Li Bing and the experimental materials back to the main base.
At that moment, Liya and the others came to thank him. Over ten thousand Teletubbies surrounded Jiangnan, thanking him endlessly.
Some even hugged him and sobbed, making Jiangnan a bit awkward.
"No need to thank me. We're neighbors—we should help each other, right?"
Liya rubbed her eyes: (•̥́﹏ก̀) "I'll remember this favor for life. When I get back, I'll have my daddy make you a Grand Marquis!"
"Come to my Rock Kingdom and enjoy the highest royal treatment. Seriously, won't you think about it? You're super brave. I could really be your wife, you know?"
At that, Xia Yao and Zhong Yingxue's eyes shot like knives!
(๑¯ิ～¯ิ)‾᷄‸‾᷅) Stare~
Mountain Cat cracked her knuckles. Xiao Mila pounced and hugged Jiangnan protectively.
(•︠◡•︡)٩(∗❛ั⌂❛ั)۶
"No! No way! Jiangnan gege promised to be with Mila for many lifetimes! He's not marrying you!"
Jiangnan shivered violently: "Forget about marrying a wife. I'm still a kid!"
Liya giggled: "I'm just joking!"
But there was a hint of disappointment she couldn't hide. She quickly changed the subject.
"Oh, right! This invisible suit's zipper is missing. How do I take it off? I... I need to use the restroom."
Jiangnan spread his hands: ʅ(･´‸･｀)ʃ
"You can't take it off for 24 hours. Just handle it right there."
"Waste not, want not! Just poop in your pants!"
The moment he said that, the ten thousand Teletubbies who had been thanking Jiangnan froze.
Even the ten thousand Dragon Abyss Dark Night troops were stunned.
In an instant, the entire 097 outpost fell into dead silence. Over twenty thousand Teletubbies all turned to Jiangnan.
(ꐦ͡’益(ꐦ͡’益(ꐦ͡’益͡’)
All red-eyed, faint sounds of teeth grinding could be heard.
Jiangnan's forehead dripped with sweat: "Uh... d-did I not mention this to you?"
[From Liya: Resentment +1000!]
[From Mu Wan: Resentment +1000!]
[From...]
Suddenly, resentment values exploded, the list refreshing so fast Jiangnan's eyes could hardly keep up!
The total resentment count skyrocketed!
The Teletubbies were furious. You never mentioned this from start to finish!
What the hell, "just poop in your pants"?
Over twenty thousand people collectively reminiscing about the warmth of childhood?
Originally, they didn't need to go to the restroom much, but now that they heard they couldn't take it off, they suddenly wanted to go!
Jiangnan was overjoyed. He had already recouped his investment and made a huge profit!
"Cough~ I'm so handsome and a bit cute. Surely no one would hit me, right?"
"Could you not smoke inside the costume? Smoking is bad for your health. Also, your eyes are red—it's kind of scary."
Mu Wan stomped her foot. Who was smoking inside the costume?
That was pure murderous intent toward you!
[From Mu Wan: Resentment +1000!]
Chen Daoyi saw the situation and quickly called out to Jiangnan: "Little friend, come with me. I need to talk to you."
Jiangnan blinked. Not bad, he had good timing—knew how to get him out of trouble.
"Cough~ I have something to discuss with Brother Chen. You guys reminisce slowly!"
With that, he slipped away with Chen Daoyi, disappearing from sight.