Chapter 374

377. Chapter 377: Cultivation and Transformation

"Finally, I've walked out of this jungle."

Li Yi saw the familiar abandoned highway at this moment and caught sight of the shadows of modern civilization again, which gave him an indescribable sense of familiarity.

Riding Niu Niu along this abandoned highway, he soon returned to Tianning City.

At this moment, a Thunder fighter jet hovering above Tianning City detected Li Yi's appearance and immediately flew over; as the cockpit opened, the artificial intelligence Lan Ji appeared before Li Yi once again.

"Welcome back, Master." Lan Ji wore a smile, her voice sweet.

Li Yi asked: "After I left, how was the situation with the fighter jet?"

"Reporting to Master, the fighter jet is completely normal. The target, the Azure Phoenix Hawk, exhausted its stamina while competing in speed with the Thunder fighter jet and was finally hit by the jet's energy-storage cannon, successfully killing it, and the genetic information has been successfully recorded," Lan Ji said.

Li Yi nodded: "Very good. Help me contact the relatives and friends of Jiang Mingtian, Hu Fei, and Zhao Fangji; I have important news to convey."

"Searching for target information and data..." Lan Ji was currently hacking into Earth's communication system and soon found the phone numbers of their relatives and friends.

Li Yi briefly explained the situation of the three of them being trapped in the savage world and comforted their respective relatives and friends, telling them not to worry too much, as the three were still alive and had not perished, and that he himself would try his best to rescue them.

After finishing this matter, he stored Lan Ji and the Thunder fighter jet into his storage artifact, then mounted Niu Niu again, and left Tianning City with Shan Yi, returning to Tianchang City.

He had not yet hunted one hundred extraordinary creatures and could not return to the Golden Academy, so he could only honestly go home.

Niu Niu was like a speeding train, running on the highway; from North Wilderness City to Shoushan Village, then crossing dimensions back to the danger zone outside Tianning City, and this time heading to Tianchang City, the journey was at least two thousand kilometers, yet it showed not the slightest sign of fatigue. The endurance of the exotic beasts from this savage world was truly terrifying.

Shan Yi, flying in the sky, was the same, having flown the entire way without ever landing.

He truly suspected they could run a lap around the Earth in one breath.

"After returning to Tianchang City, I need time to settle down, nurture the divine blood, and at the same time, properly cultivate these two exotic beasts, while incidentally completing the Golden Academy's hunting mission," Li Yi thought to himself.

It didn't take long.

Li Yi rode the exotic beasts across the two locations and returned to Tianchang City.

However, as soon as the exotic beasts entered the abandoned city area, they immediately attracted the attention of the Investigation Bureau. Soon, the Investigation Bureau dispatched an investigator to ask what was going on, but the investigator who came was an acquaintance of Li Yi, Zheng Gong.

At this moment, Zheng Gong was no longer what he used to be. With Li Yi's help, he had not only become a genetic warrior but also practiced cultivation diligently. After cultivating in the Mystic Object Cultivation Room, he had now broken through to the Spirit Perception Realm and had become a captain in the Investigation Bureau, with a very significant status and position.

"Li Yi." Zheng Gong was very happy when he saw Li Yi, but then he breathed a sigh of relief: "It's really you who returned. That's great. I thought two exotic beasts were about to attack Tianchang City, which scared the entire Investigation Bureau into a state of alert; we were almost about to request reinforcements."

"It's not that exaggerated," Li Yi said.

Zheng Gong said: "The Investigation Bureau has now deployed new detectors around the city, which can check the strength of an extraordinary creature's magnetic field to judge its strength. The magnetic field intensity of the two exotic beasts you brought is already the same as that of a Spirit Power Realm expert. How could we not take it seriously? Anyway, there isn't a single person in Tianchang City who can handle them right now; our Captain Zhang Lei is only at the Soul Realm."

"Don't be nervous now. These two exotic beasts were tamed by me. They won't cause trouble in the city. I will keep them under control. If they dare to kill anyone in the city, I will kill them myself," Li Yi said seriously, while also providing a guarantee.

"That's good. However, exotic beasts entering the city require a permit. You don't need to worry; I'll handle this matter," Zheng Gong said.

Li Yi said: "Then I'll trouble you. If it really doesn't work, I can arrange for them to stay in the abandoned city area."

"It's no trouble. Although exotic beasts are dangerous, if they are on our side, they can also increase Tianchang City's defensive strength, which is a good thing for the people in the city. It's just that some things need to be notified in advance to avoid causing misunderstandings," Zheng Gong said, then immediately called over a subordinate and told him to handle the procedures.

Li Yi saw the new investigator constantly taking photos, scanning, and recording the appearance, body shape, and biological magnetic field of Niu Niu and Shan Yi, ensuring the uniqueness of their identity information so that a second exotic beast with the same appearance wouldn't sneak into the city.

"How has the situation in Tianchang City been lately? Is everything alright?" Li Yi started chatting again.

Zheng Gong smiled and said: "Everything is normal, except that there are more and more extraordinary creatures in the danger zone. Captain Zhang Lei says this is a node in biological evolution."

"What node?" Li Yi asked.

Zheng Gong said: "Ordinary animals will turn into fierce beasts under the nourishment of cosmic energy. Because our energy is polluted, most of these fierce beasts have unstable temperaments and are very brutal, with a high degree of danger. And after the fierce beasts continue to absorb cosmic energy, they will continue to transform and become extraordinary creatures."

"In the past, the time for fierce beasts to evolve was short, so not many transformed into extraordinary ones, but now, more and more fierce beasts are transforming into extraordinary ones, so the pressure on evolutionists who go to the danger zone to hunt extraordinary creatures is very high."

Li Yi's gaze sank: "It's actually like this. Logically, the speed of human cultivation should be faster than that of fierce beasts, so how could they be overtaken?"

"Because most evolutionists don't have a Mystic Object Cultivation Room and can only absorb a small amount of pure cosmic energy, so the evolution speed isn't fast," Zheng Gong said with a bitter smile. "Fortunately, you recovered that Bone Mural back then, Li Yi. Now, the number of Spirit Perception Realm experts in the Investigation Bureau has surged; otherwise, the pressure would be truly great."

Li Yi suddenly understood upon hearing this.

He had always possessed the incomplete mystic object, the Knife Coin, and over time, he hadn't felt the speed of his own evolution, but for most evolutionists, they were still suffering from the trouble of cosmic energy pollution.

Li Yi said: "You don't need to worry. I will stay in Tianchang City for a period of time this time, and incidentally, I'll clear out the extraordinary creatures near the city to reduce some pressure."

He also happened to have a Golden Academy mission that needed to be completed.

"That's great." Zheng Gong was happy to hear this: "If you take action, Tianchang City will likely be very peaceful for a period of time in the future."

"I can only manage this place; other cities are likely facing the same problem, but I am powerless to help," Li Yi shook his head and said: "Now I understand a little why the Golden Academy is determined to take down World No. 6."

"What? World No. 6?" Zheng Gong didn't understand and asked curiously.

Li Yi said: "It's the world of genetic potions. If the Golden Academy can successfully conquer World No. 6, it means we can also achieve universal genetic evolution. At that time, everyone will practice both methods, and the combat power of people all over the world will have a qualitative leap, and the current predicament can also be completely solved."

The changes brought by any other world are not as great as those brought by World No. 6.

Just need one injection, universal genetic evolution—how terrifying is that?

If your cultivation is slow, it doesn't matter; your genes will automatically evolve and become stronger, and you don't have to worry about energy pollution.

After genetic evolution, it can also improve cultivation values, and at the same time, one's own cultivation can break through the limitations of genetic shackles.

The Golden Academy has high-level experts.

Li Yi sighed in his heart.

Previously, he didn't understand why the Golden Academy wanted to hold onto the hard bone of World No. 6, but now he finally understood. From the perspective of all humanity, only by eating this bone of World No. 6 could the potential of Earthlings be stimulated, opening up an unprecedented path.

"So that's it. Then when can this goal be achieved?" Zheng Gong was thoughtful and asked.

Li Yi said: "I think it will be soon. The Golden Academy is determined to get the genetic potion formula. Once they get it, they will definitely produce it in large quantities for universal use. When I went to the Golden Academy before, both sides were still probing each other. Once the probing ends, the real combat operations will begin."

"As long as there is hope, that's good." Zheng Gong nodded, full of expectations for the future.

"Captain, the information registration for the two exotic beasts is complete. Now we need to confirm their names." At this moment, an investigator walked over and said.

Zheng Gong looked at Li Yi.

Li Yi said: "The one running on the ground is called Niu Niu, and the one flying in the sky is called Shan Yi."

"Okay, the names are confirmed. Now they can enter Tianchang City." The investigator finished operating the tablet and said.

"Zheng Gong, by the way, I still have a few genetic potions here. The people around me who needed them have already used them, and I don't have a use for the ones I have left. You take them back to the Investigation Bureau to increase the bureau's strength; consider it my personal contribution."

Li Yi took out twenty genetic potions from his storage artifact and handed them to Zheng Gong.

Zheng Gong was a bit surprised: "How can I do that?"

He could see that these twenty genetic potions were not a gift from Li Yi to the Investigation Bureau, but to him, to help him advance.

"It's alright, don't be polite. You are a person of status in the Investigation Bureau now; if you don't have some good things in your hands, how can you look after the people around you?" Li Yi patted his shoulder and said.

These words touched Zheng Gong's heart. He didn't refuse but accepted them. After all, his cousin Zheng Lan had been living in Li Yi's house and was unwilling to come back; perhaps they would become family in the future, so he shouldn't appear too distant.

Seeing Zheng Gong accept the genetic potions, Li Yi added: "Do me another favor. Find a building near the abandoned city area where I can settle these two exotic beasts. It's better not to bring them into the city for now, to save others from scolding me for walking beasts without a leash, which is equivalent to beasts walking the human. Moreover, I haven't civilized these exotic beasts yet, so I still need to feel out their temperaments to avoid accidental injury to people."

"That's easy. Follow me, Li Yi," Zheng Gong said immediately.

Afterwards, he drove and brought Li Yi to a school very close to the abandoned city area; the school gate was rusty and overgrown with weeds.

"This is a high school. Because it's close to the danger zone, it has been completely abandoned. After all, no parents dare to send their children here for classes now. I'll apply to the Investigation Bureau later to gift this school to you for your exclusive use, Li Yi," Zheng Gong said.

Li Yi looked around and nodded: "Not bad. The school has a large playground, and although it's overgrown with weeds, it's suitable for these two exotic beasts to settle down. Thank you, Zheng Gong."

"What are you thanking me for? It's just a trivial matter," Zheng Gong smiled: "Li Yi, if there's nothing else, I'll head back to the Investigation Bureau first; they're waiting for my report."

"Alright, you go ahead. I want to go inside and take a look," Li Yi said.

After Zheng Gong left, Li Yi came to the school gate. After casually tearing off the chain on it, he waved his hand, and the force rolled back, clearing away the nearby weeds and opening up a path.

"Tianchang City No. 7 Middle School"

The school's name was revealed, and the copper sign was still shining.

Li Yi brought Niu Niu and Shan Yi into the playground of this abandoned school and instructed them to settle down here. If they were hungry, they should go to the danger zone to hunt extraordinary creatures, and they were forbidden from attacking humans.

Not feeling at ease, Li Yi also released the artificial intelligence Lan Ji.

"Teach them to read and write these few days."

"Okay, Master." Lan Ji smiled.

The intelligence of exotic beasts is very high; there is no problem with reading and writing. If they could pick up a pen to take an exam, they could probably get into a key university.

"Reading and writing is just the first step. Only later will I teach you cultivation and evolution," Li Yi said. He also wanted to see what the exotic beasts from the savage world would look like once they evolved.

However, cultivation requires a bit of patience, and he was not in a hurry.

He took out two silver exotic fruits, fed them one each, and after pacifying them, Li Yi left the abandoned school.