Chapter 175: Chapter 142: Poison Dragon Butterfly
The sound of slicing through the air echoed all around, as seven Dragon-slaying Swords pierced the heart of the Poisonous Flood Dragon.
The Dragon-slaying Sword was absorbing the blood of the Poisonous Flood Dragon, repairing the damaged parts of its blade.
The Poisonous Flood Dragon collapsed heavily to the ground, its eyes turning to look at the torrent of water rushing over.
So close, just so close, it could have survived.
Man-made disaster, man-made disaster, couldn’t escape, couldn’t escape.
Competing with heaven for a chance, it lost.
The Poisonous Flood Dragon completely breathed its last.
At this moment, the rushing river waters carried the body of the Poisonous Flood Dragon further away, threatening to move it out of Zhang Lingxue’s sight.
"Ye Bai."
Zhang Lingxue called out somewhat anxiously.
To kill the Poisonous Flood Dragon, Zhang Lingxue had exerted great effort. If not for her desire to evolve her Gray Poison Moth, Zhang Lingxue wouldn’t have battled the Poisonous Flood Dragon for so long.
She had even used the trump card handed down by her grandfather; she couldn’t let the prize slip away now.
"Coming, coming."
Ye Bai took out the Blood Pool.
In mid-air, the Blood Pool expanded continuously, the body of the Poisonous Flood Dragon transformed into Blood Mist and surged into the Blood Pool.
Once everything had been tidied up, Ye Bai and Zhang Lingxue exchanged glances: "Let’s go!"
The rushing river water could wash away all traces of battle, so they didn’t need to clean the battlefield.
After the mist hanging over the riverbanks dissipated, President Wang began organizing manpower to vigorously search for the whereabouts of the Poisonous Flood Dragon.
At this time, President Zhang piloted the Storm Crow down from high above.
"Old Wang, what’s the situation here."
"Where’s the Poisonous Flood Dragon?"
President Zhang, clearly rushing over, had his hair messed up by the wind.
President Wang informed President Zhang of everything that had happened tonight, and told him about Zhang Lingxue’s retreat into seclusion.
"Junior sister has gone into seclusion, I understand."
Although President Zhang had a peculiar expression, he said nothing.
He circled Jiaying River, using the Night Vision skill gained from the Storm Crow.
So President Zhang saw the pit at the muddy riverbed, immediately confirming his suspicions were correct.
"President Wang, no need to search further, call back the searchers."
"The Poisonous Flood Dragon probably won’t return."
"What’s important now is the new wave of flood peaks, make sure not to let the dam collapse."
"I have to step out for a bit, later we’ll hold a meeting at the Pet Beast Union."
Having said that, President Zhang let the Storm Crow soar high in the sky, flying towards the direction of the research institute.
Good for you, Zhang Lingxue, a Tier Five Pet Beast Master, daring to take on a Tier Six Poisonous Flood Dragon, you must have incredible guts.
If I hadn’t discovered the clues, I would still be kept in the dark.
Zhang Lingxue had just returned to the research institute and immediately urged Ye Bai to take out the Blood Pool.
She was already impatient to evolve her Gray Poison Moth.
"Teacher, Gray Poison Moth has fought for so long; now is not the best time to evolve."
"Anyway, the essence of the Poisonous Flood Dragon’s blood, and the Dragon Pearl are in the Blood Pool, they can be used anytime."
Upon hearing Ye Bai’s words, Zhang Lingxue suddenly felt she was being too hasty.
Looks like being stuck at Tier Five Pet Beast Master for too long had messed up her mindset.
"Alright, Ye Bai, let’s listen to you."
"It’s getting late, let’s go back and rest."
Ye Bai slipped away.
Zhang Lingxue yawned widely, at this moment President Zhang arrived.
He walked into the research institute, his expression dark as ink.
Upon seeing President Zhang’s arrival, Zhang Lingxue’s face instantly stiffened.
Oh no, why is senior brother here.
Could he have discovered something?
Resist and face severe punishment, confess and face leniency, make it home for New Year, tell the truth and rot in jail.
"Zhang Lingxue, good job, daring to confront a Tier Six Poisonous Flood Dragon all alone."
"You rebellious!"
President Zhang’s expression was intense enough to squeeze out ink.
"Senior brother, I don’t know what you’re talking about."
Zhang Lingxue feigned ignorance, not willing to hand this handle over to her senior brother.
"You think you’re well concealed, such a large pit from Hellfire, I’m not blind."
"I immediately recognized it as your handiwork."
"I beg you to cultivate yourself, otherwise, who knows when you’ll die outside."
The entire research institute echoed with President Zhang’s loud roar.
Zhang Lingxue wrote down countless guarantees, only then did President Zhang’s expression ease up.
Ugh, Ye Bai, if it weren’t for you, how could I possibly be scolded by my senior brother like a grandson.
You owe me spirit compensation, wah wah wah.
"By the way, where did the Poisonous Flood Dragon go?"
The Chairman Zhang suddenly asked.
"The corpse of the Poisonous Flood Dragon is in my hands. It’s crucial material for my Gray Poison Moth’s level advancement. Brother, I can’t give this to you."
Zhang Lingxue displayed a protective demeanor, making Chairman Zhang laugh bitterly.
"Would I really covet your stuff?"
"As long as the Poisonous Flood Dragon is dead, that’s good. Better than it becoming a disaster later on."
"Don’t speak of this matter to anyone else, I’ll handle the aftermath."
"By the way, have you decided on that matter?"
"Are you really heading back to the Imperial Capital Research Institute?"
The Chairman Zhang asked with deep concern.
"Yes, the Imperial Capital Research Institute has more research data."
"I’ve already submitted my resignation to Shen Mountain Middle School."
"Once my research results are assessed, I can formally return to the Imperial Capital Research Institute."
Zhang Lingxue said with great seriousness.
"What about your little disciple? Aren’t you taking them with you?"
Zhang Lingxue shook her head, "I want to pave the way for my disciple. I’ll leave this research institute to my disciple; we’ll reunite at Imperial University after they finish the college entrance exam."
"Alright then, do what you want. No matter what, I’ll always support you, and be your strongest backing."
"I’ll go handle the aftermath now. Even without this Poisonous Flood Dragon issue, I needed to come to Jiaying City since the first wave of the West River Waters’ flood is coming tomorrow, bringing many water beasts with it."
"Jiaying City, being the easternmost city of Yandong Province, is also the epicenter of this disaster."
The Chairman Zhang said with a serious expression. Ever since he took over the position of Provincial City Union Chairman, he hadn’t had many peaceful days.
The times were truly turbulent.
After bringing down the Poisonous Flood Dragon, Ye Bai finally had one less thing to worry about.
The next plan was to cultivate Pet Beasts and treat them. After studying at Anbao Hall, Ye Bai planned to get a healer’s license from the Healing Union.
The provincial Phoenix Cup and Young Qilin Cup were about to start soon.
To be honest, Ye Bai didn’t really enjoy Pet Beast battles; he preferred cultivating and healing them.
Especially after healing a Pet Beast and seeing it return to health, he felt a sense of satisfaction.
But since the Phoenix Cup had reached the provincial competition, it would be a bit of a shame to give up now.
He tossed and turned in bed all night, not falling asleep until just before dawn.
When he arrived at Anbao Hall, he found the main door tightly closed.
A Paperman, upon seeing Ye Bai, suddenly brightened its eyes.
It landed in Ye Bai’s palm and transformed into a piece of paper.
[Ye Bai, I had something to do and went out. I’ll be back in three to five days. The Paperman can guide you to the library. We’ll discuss Pet Beast treatment after I return.]
Alright, Anbao Hall was closed, so plans for the next few days had to be redone.
Never mind, let’s check some intelligence reports meanwhile.
[1. The Phoenix Cup and Young Qilin Cup coincided. You must choose one to enter. The Young Qilin Cup’s provincial prize is picking a treasure from the Provincial City Union’s trove.]
[2. The Thunderbolt Dragon Cat’s whereabouts have been discovered by a mysterious person in black; the Celestial Destiny Turtle’s shell can conceal predictions.]
[3. Three days later, the Jiaying River’s Qianjiang Section will break its banks, flooding Jiaying City’s streets. Bouncing Shrimp and Hammer Crabs will attack as well, making Jiaying City a disaster zone.]
[4. Three days later, a Dragon Turtle’s corpse will be washed into Longhe City. It died due to old age, and its exterior is covered in trees, resembling a floating island, with a Dragon Pearl inside.]
[5. The Scarlet Slaughterhouse has seen the appearance of a Tier Four Raccoon Pig, with Raccoon Bloodline power to control earth.]
Couldn’t believe the Phoenix Cup and Young Qilin Cup coincided this time. Isn’t this forcing people to choose?
If he could only choose one, Ye Bai would go with the Young Qilin Cup.
As for the second piece of information, the discovery of the Thunderbolt Dragon Cat’s whereabouts reignited Ye Bai’s determination to grow stronger.
No one could take Big Gray from me, no one at all.
Ye Bai clenched his fist tightly, making a silent vow in his heart.
He needed to reach Tier Five as soon as possible to contract Big Gray and officially keep it hidden.
As for the third piece of information, he casually forwarded it to Sofia and Chairman Wang.
Sofia could start preparing some disaster relief supplies in advance while Chairman Wang could focus on inspecting the Qianjiang Section, to investigate what led to the dam’s breach, since Jiaying’s dams are repaired and fortified annually.
As Ye Bai was returning to the research institute, Zhang Lingxue pulled him into the lab.
Beside her, the Gray Poison Moth was blinking its large, gleaming eyes towards him.
Ye Bai could feel the excitement from both the Gray Poison Moth and Zhang Lingxue.
The Blood Pool slowly opened, and the eager Gray Poison Moth rushed in, splashing blood onto Ye Bai and Zhang Lingxue.
However, this blood quickly transformed into a Blood Mist and was reabsorbed by the Blood Pool.
The Gray Poison Moth felt a surge of powerful Poison Energy flowing into its Crystal Core.
In that instant, its Crystal Core shattered completely, and a new one coalesced.
The barbs all over its body fell away, and the Gray Poison Moth shed its skin.
On its wings, a pattern resembling the Poisonous Flood Dragon emerged, but this one had two Dragon Horns.
Purple-gold markings appeared all over its body, and at that moment, Zhang Lingxue felt her bottleneck crack open with a snap.
A Contract Position slowly emerged.
And the renewed Poison Dragon Butterfly leaped out of the Blood Pool at that moment.