129: Chapter 129 shows he still has some sense; he knows to prepare a backup plan.

Edge of the ruins, the agreed-upon location.

Xia Muqing, accompanied by two female guards, cautiously traversed the dilapidated streets.

The city after the Apocalypse was desolate, filled with abandoned cars and collapsed buildings everywhere.

The air was thick with the smell of decay and mold.

But Xia Muqing's attention was not on these things at all.

Her mind was entirely occupied by the seven-colored fruit.

That was the key material that could complete her research!

"Dr. Xia, are you sure you want to come to a place like this?"

One of the female guards asked in a low voice, her eyes scanning the surroundings vigilantly.

Xia Muqing nodded: "Rest assured, I know what I'm doing. Stay alert, and if there is anything unusual, sound the alarm immediately."

The two guards exchanged a glance, secretly readying themselves.

They were both D-rank Ability Users; one was a fire-type, and the other was a strength-enhancement type.

If they really encountered danger, it wasn't as if they were powerless to fight back.

Just then.

A figure walked out from the shadows of the ruins.

"Miss Xia, you've come! I've been waiting for you for a long time!"

A young woman with decent looks appeared, wearing a friendly smile on her face.

She looked to be in her twenties.

She could be considered a minor beauty, had a nice figure, and was wearing fashionable clothing from before the Apocalypse.

She was the very woman who had approached Xia Muqing that day, Marcus's female slave.

Xia Muqing narrowed her eyes and observed carefully.

A scientist's keenness allowed her to notice the anomaly immediately.

This woman's eyes... were somewhat dull.

Although her movements were natural, her smile was slightly stiff, as if she were executing some kind of command.

"Something's not right..."

Alarm bells rang in Xia Muqing's heart.

But just then, the female slave pulled a photograph out of her pocket.

"Miss Xia, this is that treasure I told you about!"

On the photo was a fruit the size of a fist.

Seven-colored light flowed across the surface of the fruit; every color was pure to the extreme, magnificent and beautiful.

Xia Muqing's pupils constricted!

Even though it was just a photo.

She would absolutely not mistake it!

This was a real seven-colored fruit!

And the purity was extremely high, at least a top-tier fully matured specimen!

"This... this thing..."

Xia Muqing's breathing became rapid.

Her hands were trembling.

As a research fanatic, she knew the value of the seven-colored fruit all too well.

This thing was more than a hundred times more precious than a seven-colored snowflake!

If she could obtain it, not only could her current research be completed, but it could even open up entirely new projects!

Genetic evolution, energy neutralization, cellular modification...

Countless possibilities flashed through her mind.

Seeing Xia Muqing's reaction, the female slave's smile became even brighter:

"I'm glad you like it, Miss Xia! I just obtained this from the depths of the ruins and haven't had a chance to use it yet."

"As long as you come to my place for a visit, Miss Xia, I will give this fruit to you."

Alarm bells rang in Xia Muqing's heart again.

There's no such thing as a free lunch; she understood this principle, of course.

The woman in front of her clearly had issues.

And the person behind her clearly had malicious intentions.

But...

It was a seven-colored fruit!

A material of this level was something she might not encounter a second time in her entire life!

Xia Muqing's reason and desire were fighting a crazy battle.

The two female guards also sensed the anomaly and secretly signaled Xia Muqing.

But Xia Muqing gritted her teeth and made a decision.

"Fine, but my guards must accompany me."

The female slave's smile didn't change: "Of course, my home is not far ahead."

Deep in her eyes, a mechanical glint flashed.

This was exactly the result her master, Marcus, had anticipated.

Sure enough, no matter how smart a woman was, she would lose her reason when faced with a fatal temptation.

"Please follow me."

The female slave turned around, leading the three of them through the ruins.

Along the way, Xia Muqing remained highly vigilant.

Her hand was in the pocket of her lab coat, where she had several bottles of self-made potions.

Although she wasn't good at fighting.

As a scientist, she had her own methods.

The two guards were also secretly readying themselves, their Superpowers ready to erupt at any moment.

As she walked, Xia Muqing observed the female slave.

Her movements and reaction speed were half a beat slower than a normal person's...

But the more dangerous it was, the more Xia Muqing wanted to take the gamble!

In Xia Muqing's eyes, nothing was more important than scientific research.

Even if it meant taking some risks, it was worth it!

A scientist's thirst for knowledge overcame her fear.

Soon, the four of them arrived at a relatively well-preserved villa area.

Although the buildings here had also experienced the baptism of the Apocalypse, most of the structures were still relatively stable.

The female slave led them to a detached villa.

"This is it."

Xia Muqing looked up.

This villa was luxuriously decorated; it was clearly a wealthy area from before the Apocalypse.

The doors and windows were intact, and one could even see solar panels and power generation equipment in the yard.

Xia Muqing felt even more vigilant in her heart.

But she didn't retreat.

Instead, she took a deep breath and prepared herself to retreat at any moment.

At this very moment.

Next-door villa, by the second-floor window.

Lin Yuan sat on a chair, his Spiritual Power covering the entire area like radar.

Every move Xia Muqing made was under his surveillance.

Including her internal struggle, her curiosity, and the escape route she had prepared.

Lin Yuan saw it all clearly.

"She has some brains after all, knowing to prepare an escape route."

His Spiritual Power detection range covered a radius of ten thousand meters; this distance was no obstacle for him.

At the same time, he also sensed the situation in the basement of the neighboring villa.

Marcus was hiding there, his Spiritual Power fluctuations extremely lecherous.

A wave of coldness flowed from Lin Yuan.

This filthy race; he was purely racist against them.

Now that he was targeting his woman, his life wasn't enough for Lin Yuan to kill a few times over.

...

Meanwhile, in the villa's basement.

Marcus stared fixedly at the screen through the surveillance camera.

His villa had complete power generation equipment, which was why he chose this place as his lair.

The high-definition camera clearly captured Xia Muqing's approaching figure.

When he saw Xia Muqing's appearance clearly, Marcus's breathing became rapid.

His eyes turned red, and his body trembled.

"A top-tier specimen! Truly a top-tier specimen!"

His voice was full of greed.

"I have never seen such a beautiful woman of this level in my entire life!"

On the screen, Xia Muqing's peerless beauty was captured in every detail.

Her long hair was tied into a ponytail, revealing her delicate facial features and slender neck.

The lab coat outlined her perfect curves.

That cold and intellectual temperament, combined with her stunning beauty, made her simply a stunning creature of this world.

Marcus remembered the other silver-haired beauty he had hypnotized a few days ago.

That one was already beautiful enough.

But the one in front of him... was even more beautiful!

And she was a scientist, too!

This kind of intellectual beauty was simply irresistible!

"I must have her! Hypnotize her! Make her my slave!"

Marcus was crazy inside.

His third hypnosis slot was prepared just for her!

Marcus laughed wildly:

"Once you come in, you will be mine!"

"Hahahaha!"

His laughter echoed in the basement, filled with madness and distortion.

On the screen.

The three of them, Xia Muqing and the guards, had reached the door of the villa.

The female slave reached out and pushed the door open.

"Welcome."

Xia Muqing took a deep breath and stepped into the villa...

Next door, a glint of golden light flashed in Lin Yuan's eyes.