After leaving a warning for Old Octopus, Lu Xun turned around and left, heading back to the nearby slaughterhouse.
The fire was still burning.
A growing number of onlookers gathered, many running over to join in the commotion.
Like the nearly thousand other employees in the factory, as a "witness," he had to undergo routine questioning by the security team and cooperate with the investigation.
Lu Xun's response was similar to everyone else's.
He explained that he was working in the processing workshop when the explosion sounded, and someone ran in saying there was a fire and they needed to evacuate, so he stopped his work and left in an orderly manner with everyone else.
Out of fear, he ran a bit further away.
In any case, everyone was wrapped up tightly in their work uniforms from head to toe, recognizing others only by voice; no one could tell whether he was in the workshop, and it wouldn't raise suspicion.
He even proactively showed his student ID, claiming he was just a part-time high school student.
It was easy to bluff his way through.
After leaving his contact information, the law enforcement officers let Lu Xun go.
...
According to the earlier agreement.
Old Octopus would first go home to pack his luggage, while Lu Xun stayed behind for questioning.
Once both were in disguise, they would meet outside the airport.
Lu Xun wasn't afraid of him running away.
After all, soon both the underworld and the law would be after him, leaving him with no option but to leave Jinghai City.
Where else could he go?
Still, for safety reasons, Lu Xun had to watch Old Octopus enter the airport, board the plane, and personally see the plane take off!
Otherwise, he wouldn't feel at ease.
Thirty minutes later.
Lu Xun arrived outside the North Gate Airport in Jinghai City.
He had already made a disguise in advance, not only changing into new clothes but also wearing a wig, mask, and sunglasses.
At the designated meeting place, using the code, he identified Old Octopus, who was also in disguise.
"You're way too cautious; I almost didn't recognize you."
"Stop talking nonsense, let's go quickly."
Lu Xun checked the time and whispered, "The flight takes off in 20 minutes. If you dare miss the flight, I'll kill you!"
"No worries, we won't miss it," Old Octopus said nonchalantly, dragging his suitcase and moving ahead. "There are cameras outside; keep your distance from me."
"You don't need to tell me that."
They pretended to be complete strangers, blending into the crowd and heading towards the airport.
He walked in front.
Lu Xun followed far behind him.
Maintaining a considerable distance.
After entering the airport, he accompanied him all the way outside the boarding gate.
Lu Xun watched as Old Octopus checked in and walked into the boarding passage, boarding the massive aircraft.
He took out a pair of binoculars from his bag, adjusted his angle, and observed through them.
From a distance, he could clearly see Old Octopus on the plane waving across the window.
"Waving for nothing, such unnecessary actions!" Lu Xun muttered quietly, flipping him off with his middle finger.
The aircraft door closed.
The engine at the belly of the plane roared, spewing intense flames as the powerful thrust slowly lifted the plane vertically.
Once it reached a certain height, the aircraft emitted a stronger roar, abruptly accelerated, and soared into the sky;
The speed instantly broke the sound barrier, and within 2 seconds, it accelerated to Mach 10, disappearing into the horizon.
Only then did Lu Xun put down his binoculars.
A look of relief finally appeared on his face.
In this way, the last person in the world who knew his identity was gone... never to appear again!
"This was a thrilling ride."
Lu Xun weighed the six-kilogram Black Gold in his bag and smiled, "A perfect ending!"
His uncle's life was saved.
The illustrated guide's completeness met the projection requirements.
The black clinic, military prosthetic bodies, pursued active city defense soldiers... none of these had anything to do with him anymore and would become forgotten pasts.
However, it wasn't time yet to take the six million home.
"First, I need to fuse the Special-level Orge Race Gene; I can't wait another second!" His eyes burned with anticipation, feeling immensely eager.
...
Twenty minutes later.
In a hotel near North Gate Airport.
Inside a standard suite, Lu Xun drew all the curtains.
"Phew~"
He took a deep breath, mentally communicating with his right hand.
Information feedback immediately flooded his mind—
[Special-level Red Orge Gene, Racial Talent: Blood-Seeking Soul Chaser. Innate Divine Techniques: Mountain-Shaking Strength, Heaven-Burning Fury, Ghost God Transformation. Magic Essence Type: Fire]
[After projection, genes will be fused to generate traits.]
[Would you like to project? Yes/No.]
"Yes!"
There's nothing to hesitate about; Lu Xun immediately chose to project.
Buzz!
The right hand trembled uncontrollably, emitting a crimson glow and sending a mysterious energy throughout his body, permeating every corner, every cell.
This crimson energy surged like lava flowing through his veins, unbearably hot, seemingly about to incinerate Lu Xun into ashes!
"Ah ah!!!"
This led Lu Xun to be overwhelmed by immense pain, unable to help but let out a wretched cry.
Every muscle in his body was being torn apart with a "tear tear" sound, then rapidly healed, repeating over and over, experiencing it thousands of times every second.
He clenched his teeth, with limbs on the ground, arching his back and trembling violently all over. Desperately pounding the floor "bang bang" with his fists, trying to divert his attention, alleviate the pain.
But it was useless.
This red energy reached the essence of Lu Xun's life, transforming from the foundation, even seeping into his soul, affecting the mind.
Not only did every cell in his body scream in pain, but even his soul was wailing!
Fusion had begun just half a minute, and Lu Xun was already soaked in sweat.
Sweat, blood, and some black unknown residues mixed together, "sizzle" out of every pore on his skin.
'No, I can't hold on!'
'I'm going to die from the pain...'
Lu Xun couldn't help but think these thoughts.
The pain was so intense that he was dizzy and on the verge of passing out.
But once the projection starts, it cannot be interrupted.
He had a premonition that if he failed to endure this wave of impact with his willpower and fainted prematurely, the projection might lose control and fail!
What would be the consequences of a failed projection? He didn't know, and absolutely didn't want to find out.
"Damn it, come on!"
Lu Xun let out a deep growl, kneeling on the ground with a bowed back, repeatedly smashing the ground with his fists, venting furiously.
The muscles on his back undulated like rippling waves, very exaggerated, as if the flesh and bones under the skin had all melted.
His face was grim, nearly shattering his teeth!
This evolution lasted for more than twenty minutes.
When the pain ebbed away like the receding tide, everything calmed down, Lu Xun's tense nerves and solid will suddenly relaxed and collapsed.
He finally rolled his eyes back, blissfully losing consciousness.
...
An hour later, Lu Xun woke up again.
He slowly straightened his upper body, turning his head to see two deep pits on the floor, over ten centimeters deep, tiles shattered, concrete fractured.
'Did I make that with my fists?'
'Are my hands okay?!'
Surprised, he hurriedly raised his hands before his eyes, then froze.
His two forearms were thick and muscular, their lines clear, not only did the wrists become thicker, but even the fists grew bigger.
Not only were they unharmed, but the skin was smooth and fair, without a hint of blemish.
He punched the air, immediately hearing the crisp "snap" sound, the power of the punch explosive!
"Looks like the fusion is complete."
Lu Xun breathed a sigh of relief, subconsciously reached up to touch his head.
Found he hadn't grown horns.
Touched his mouth, no fangs either.
He still maintained human physical characteristics.
Yet he felt there was a "switch" deep in his consciousness.
Whenever he wanted, he could transform into another form!
This instinctual awareness had many more facets.
For instance, besides "transforming," he felt he could control fire, could unleash some special skills...
It's akin to "being born with hands, and inherently knowing how to use them."
In addition, there was another thing that startled Lu Xun.
That is, after the gene fusion, his illustrated guide library underwent many changes.
The compatibility with the genes of the previously catalogued tens of thousands of biological illustrations had fluctuated.
The compatibility of native Blue Star species, such as elephants, chickens, ducks, giraffes, had decreased slightly.
While nearly a hundred species from Otherworld had all increased!
For example, the genetic compatibility of the previous Red Crocodile Race went from 42.78% to 45%.
This means Lu Xun will have more perfectly fusable genes in the future, promising infinite possibilities!
He grasped his left hand with his right—
"Analysis!!"