Chapter 288: Strike First, Report Later!

"Rest assured, I will not leave him a way out."

"Once the Nantianmen Plan is implemented, we will have no way to retreat."

"We can only walk this dark path to the end."

"However, this is our turf; a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake. They won't be able to suppress us, so don't worry."

Professor Du Bo said unhurriedly.

"Many pieces of incriminating evidence have already been destroyed by us."

"And those who dared to resist us have all been parasitized by spores and have become vegetative."

"They can only watch helplessly as their bodies are parasitized by spores; aside from still possessing consciousness, they are living dead."

"Haha."

"We must gradually replace those stationed at Nantianmen with people from our own faction."

"We are unwilling to let go of such a large share of the Yishou Zhanchang."

"The raw materials from the Exotic Beasts alone have already made everyone here wealthy."

"You lot better not drop the ball and let anything slip."

Professor Du Bo laughed coldly.

"We all know, we won't drop the ball."

"Besides, the spores have already parasitized those people."

"There won't be any problems."

Everyone gave a cold laugh.

They were a community of interests.

"Ye Bai is just a name without substance; I have already tested that Flame Potion."

"For those just parasitized, it is fine, but for those whose Spore Disease has developed to the late stage, it is basically impossible to save them."

Professor Du Bo smiled; he understood Spore Disease.

This was truly great news.

The Clone walked to the Underground Laboratory, which contained countless treatment instruments, inside of which lay Pet Beast Masters who had already developed a large number of spores.

These Pet Beast Masters were breathing while wearing oxygen masks.

However, from the painful expressions on their faces, it could be seen that they were living in great agony.

At this moment, someone in the distance manipulated spores to gently attach to the Clone's body.

The ability he awakened was Spore Manipulation.

This person had always felt that the skill he mastered was useless, but that was until he obtained the Abyss Spore from Professor Du Bo.

The Abyss Spore possessed a terrifying ability to erode.

"Ye Bai, I can only ask why you had to come here."

"Although I admire your talent very much, by coming here, you have blocked the path of too many people."

"There is no other way; I can only eliminate you completely."

"Once the spores enter your body, they will proliferate rapidly; by the time you return to the lounge, you will be practically a vegetable."

Sure enough, as soon as the Clone returned to the lounge, a large amount of white fungus immediately grew on his body.

At this time, Ye Bai had already arrived at the room where his Senior Uncle was.

"Senior Uncle, take a look; those people are already impatient to make a move against me."

"If I die here, Senior Uncle, you must avenge me."

Ye Bai laughed coldly.

"Rest assured, there won't be such an opportunity."

"This is a ring crafted by your Grandmaster."

"As soon as you encounter danger, it will summon a Clone comparable to the seventh rank."

"And once I sense that you have activated this ring, I will immediately rush to your side."

"However, I think this Clone seems to be able to become excellent research material, doesn't it?"

"Let me see if those parasitized by spores can actually be restored."

One saw the Myriad-Change Silkworm transform into a massive Blood Gu Butterfly.

It spat a drop of milky white liquid directly from its mouth.

The liquid dripped onto the Clone's body, and the white fur, which looked like a white-haired corpse, dissipated in a matter visible to the naked eye.

Before long, the Clone opened his eyes and looked curiously at his body, which had recovered as if nothing had happened.

"Senior Uncle, you see it clearly now, right?"

"The Blood Gu can expel the mold attached to the spores."

"What do you think?"

A hint of a smile appeared on Zhang Jian's face: "This is completely a strategy to break the deadlock; it can break the current rotten situation."

"According to my investigation, some Pet Beast Masters at Nantianmen with a strong sense of justice have been infected and have turned into walking corpses."

"They are all imprisoned in the Underground Laboratory."

"Ye Bai, can you help me solve this difficult problem?"

"Perhaps the Pet Beast Masters who want to expose the injustice at Nantianmen are all there."

"This Du Bo is not simple; the forces behind him are intertwined. If there isn't a good reason, it won't be that easy to arrest him."

Ye Bai thought for a moment: "Senior Uncle, I do have an idea, which is to mix the Blood Gu into the Flame Potion, and then distribute the Flame Potion as an antidote."

"This can prevent the spores from continuing to infect others, and also prevent those people from jumping over the wall in desperation."

"I am truly afraid that these people will spare no cost to destroy Nantianmen."

Zhang Jian pondered for a moment: "That is fine, no problem, let us proceed according to your request."

The Blood Gu Butterfly slowly spread its wings, and countless blood-red blood gu flew out from its wings, forming patches of Blood Mist that spread outward.

"I need the ventilation and air supply system of the entire underground Research Institute."

"As long as the blood gu infect the ventilators, they can be transmitted into the human body."

"Although the effect will be slower than injecting the potion, this can avoid alerting the enemy."

"Jiaomu Jiao, this mission will be entrusted to you."

"Ye Bai, lend your Myriad-Change Silkworm to Jiaomu Jiao for the time being."

"However, the Myriad-Change Silkworm must be stored in a Beast Card."

Ye Bai shook his head: "No need. Myriad-Change Silkworm, transform into a Gloom Butterfly, then use Shadow Transformation."

The Myriad-Change Silkworm transformed in mid-air, changing from its original blood-red appearance into a pitch-black form.

It turned into countless black shadows and merged directly into Jiaomu Jiao's shadow.

"Ye Bai, what do you think we should do next?"

"Continue to investigate how the Spore appeared, or something else?"

At this moment, Ye Bai felt that investigating how the Spore appeared was not the most critical point at present.

The most critical point at present was to audit the accounts.

"Uncle-Master, you should just play along and propose an audit."

"After all, the raw materials for formulating the Flame Potion are not rare; being in the Yishou Zhanchang, they can easily collect a large amount of raw materials."

"You can take advantage of this opportunity to audit the accounts and let them lift a rock only to drop it on their own feet."

A cold, sharp glint appeared in Ye Bai's eyes.

"If you want me dead, then I can only strike first."

Zhang Jian's gaze swept back and forth over Ye Bai, his eyes turning constantly, as if he were thinking about something.

After a long while, Zhang Jian said: "No wonder Teacher likes you so much; the direction in which you think about problems is always unexpected."

"Very well, I will do as you say."

When they ate at the buffet at noon, everyone looked at Ye Bai with a very suspicious gaze.

Clearly, Lin Jie had already manipulated the fungus and spread it onto Ye Bai.

For this, he had even accelerated the reproduction of the fungus.

How could this be! Although surprised, these people soon returned to normal.

Professor Du Bo suddenly felt very unhappy; he always felt that this matter was beyond his control.

"Could the Flame Potion really be useful?" He spun his pen in the office, thinking about how to break this situation.

The general of Nantianmen has always been at odds with me; could he seize my handle this time and take the opportunity to strike?

Professor Du Bo's eyes rolled.

"However, this is a very good opportunity now."

"A seventh-rank Beast King has appeared in the Yishou Zhanchang."

"Once a Beast King is born, it will be a devastating disaster for the entire Nantianmen."

"I can make Soul-Attracting Incense to lure the Beast King over."

"Let the Pet Beast Masters of Nantianmen become the sacrifices for the Beast King."

"When that time comes, I can summon the fifty-third Pillar Demon God, Cain, through a large amount of Exotic Beast essence blood."

"I am no longer young, and I crave for Cain to grant me eternal life."

"As long as I offer enough Soul, I should be able to obtain the protection of the Demon God."

Du Bo's gaze looked toward the ground in the distance, which was covered with Xueshaqi.

"At that time, Lord Demon God can grant me the bloodline of a demon, and I can become an immortal demon."

"For the sake of eternal life, even if it means betraying humanity and turning me into a member of the sinful, I can accept it."

Du Bo was immersed in his dream of transforming into a demon.

At this moment, Du Bo's subordinate rushed in hurriedly.

"It's bad, Professor Du Bo, Jiaomu Jiao is auditing our accounts and has already found that many accounts are problematic."

Professor Du Bo's complexion suddenly became very ugly.

"How bold!"

"To actually dare to audit our accounts!"

"And they even found problems?"

"What are you all doing?"

The general guarding Nantianmen does not know how to look at accounts; in his eyes, such complex things as calculating accounts are things he does not want to think about at all—it would be better to kill a few more Exotic Beasts, which would be more satisfying.

It is precisely because of this general's personality that he was deceived by Professor Du Bo.

"Quick, go destroy the account books."

Professor Du Bo panicked immediately.

However, he soon discovered that his body could not move, and a huge Hellfire appeared.

The blue flames radiating from the Hellfire released a massive amount of pressure.

This pressure pinned Professor Du Bo so he could not move.

"Du Bo, I didn't expect you to be so greedy; as the chief researcher of Nantianmen, you have already embezzled three billion Yanhuang Coins."

"You really are a lantern in a latrine—courting death."

"I was even thinking of sparing your life, considering your past contributions."

"However, I imagine your research was also obtained by unscrupulously usurping the research results of others."

"For something stained with such human-blood buns, you should go to the great prison and repent properly."

A trace of hatred, along with a trace of relief, appeared in Du Bo's eyes.

"Hahaha, someone will avenge me."

"As long as I am arrested, the Spore poison gas in the entire Nantianmen will spread."

"At that time, everyone will become a Spore parasite."

A trace of fresh blood spilled from the corner of Professor Du Bo's mouth.

"Anyway, I won't live much longer."

"Let me show you the strongest Spore parasite."

Bearing the pressure of Jiao Mu Jiao, Professor Du Bo took out a bright yellow reagent bottle from his Pet Beast Space.

This reagent bottle was filled with high-purity Spores.

Once the Spores were injected into a human body, Professor Du Bo would instantly turn into a monster.

"Hahaha, Jiao Mu Jiao, I do think you are very powerful, but once I combine with the Spores, I will become a Seven-Tier Peak humanoid Exotic Beast."

"I advise you not to force me."

Du Bo said through gritted teeth.

"Take another look at what you have in your hand?"

Du Bo smiled: "Do you think I'm stupid? You are trying to divert my attention."

"Haha, I will not let your conspiracy succeed."

"I tell you, Jiao Mu Jiao, I will transform into the strongest Spore parasite and completely destroy Nantianmen Fortress."

"When you stepped in here, you had already been parasitized by Spores."

"Now, as long as I use this dagger, I can easily wipe out your life!"

Du Bo picked up a dagger directly and stabbed it heavily toward his own throat.

The sharp dagger brushed directly across Du Bo's neck, carving out an unfathomably deep bloodstain.

His eyes widened suddenly; how could this be? He was clearly attacking Jiao Mu Jiao.

Why did he cut his own throat?

Just as Du Bo wanted to say something, he spat out a large amount of fresh blood as soon as he opened his mouth.

He gripped his neck tightly, wanting to stop his own blood.

Fresh blood emerged from between his fingers and dripped onto the ground along his fingertips.

Drip, drop.

Fresh blood flowed all over the floor.

He had not expected that his reagent had somehow turned into a sharp dagger.

Looking at that bewitching Hell fire, Du Bo suddenly had a thought in his heart.

"So that's how it is; this Hell fire clouded my perception!"

"Zhang Jian, even without me, there are others who have harbored thoughts of wanting to breach Nantianmen."

"I will wait for you in Hell."

Du Bo's eyes gradually dimmed, and then he fell to the ground with a thud.

In the morning, he had still worn an expression of having everything under control, as if everything was within his calculations.

As it turned out, Jiao Mu Jiao had discovered his weakness through auditing the accounts and had personally orchestrated all of this.

He was originally an 'Imperial Envoy' appointed by the Imperial Capital; as long as the evidence was conclusive, he could be executed immediately.

What's more, this guy died by suicide, not by murder.

Hell fire suddenly stretched out toward the air, and a pale blue Soul Fire appeared.

Seeing this, Hell fire stuffed the Soul Fire into its mouth, which was filled with sharp teeth.

This was Jiao Mu Jiao's true purpose; as long as he possessed Du Bo's Soul, he could read Du Bo's memories.

Thereby figuring out who Du Bo's superiors and subordinates were!

This was the big fish Zhang Jian wanted to catch.

Ye Bai was currently in the Underground Laboratory, observing the recovery status of these 'vegetables'.

With the help of Fang Ri Tu, the entire respiratory system was filled with propagated blood parasites.

These blood parasites would follow the breath and enter the bodies of these Pet Beast Masters.

The blood parasites would clear the Spores from the Pet Beast Masters' bodies.

The mold currently covering their bodies had already disappeared.

At present, the physical condition of these people was recovering rapidly.

The Spores had kept these people's consumption at the lowest possible level.

"No, we cannot let Ye Bai ruin our plan."

"Once the Abyss Spore is overcome, I will become a piece of trash again."

"No, I must destroy you completely, destroy you completely!"

The person hiding in the dark was looking at Ye Bai with incomparably hateful eyes.

(End of this chapter)