57: Chapter 57 All is well, the mysterious old man

“Big brother, why are you crying?”

Chu Lingyin took a small handkerchief from her pocket, stood on her tiptoes to wipe the tears from Chu Xiao’s face, and patted his head, comforting him, “You’re the big brother! I didn't even cry! What are you crying for! It’s just going to Kyoto!”

Chu Xiao wiped away his tears and forced a smile, saying, “It’s nothing!”

Chu Lingyin suddenly pointed at the Golden Tortoise and the Golden Snake, asking with a smile, “Big brother, can we take them with us when we go to Kyoto? If we’re not home, they’ll definitely starve to death!”

Starve to death??

Chu Xiao hadn't even figured out what these two things were!

But one thing was certain: they definitely wouldn't starve to death. How could creatures that could survive inside a rock possibly starve to death?

As for bringing them to Kyoto!

Don't even think about it!

Setting aside what the situation in Kyoto was like now, what if that stepmother hated small animals, or what if these two little animals scared that half-brother...

I'm not taking the fall for that!

After thinking it over, Chu Xiao decided to let those two strange creatures fend for themselves, so he said, “No, leave them at home! The lake is right next to us! They won't starve!”

Chu Lingyin gave a disappointed "oh" with a pouting mouth.

Just then, the phone rang!

He picked it up to take a look.

It was actually Pei Yimo calling!

After Chu Xiao answered, he quickly asked with concern, “There was an earthquake just now, are you okay? I was just about to call you!”

On the other end of the phone, Pei Yimo felt a warmth in her heart hearing this and also asked with great care, “What about you? How are things on your end? Are you okay?”

Chu Xiao smiled and said, “I'm fine!”

Pei Yimo nodded and suddenly said, “Chu Xiao, let me tell you! You must not go running around lately! I received news that many incredible things happened all over the world last night! You should know about it too, right?”

“Yeah! I heard!” Chu Xiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, thinking to himself that of course he knew, because he was the one who did it all. The global cataclysm, animal mutations, and paranormal events were one hundred percent the consequences of him upgrading the System.

Pei Yimo fell silent for a few seconds and said, “I might not be able to go to your place to film short videos lately! Some special situations have occurred in my laboratory! I plan to stay and conduct research! Chu Xiao... I miss you a little!”

Chu Xiao: “I miss you too! By the way, is your lab safe? I heard many animals suddenly mutated last night! It's very dangerous!”

Pei Yimo replied with a face full of smiles, “Don't worry! It's very safe here! Once I have research results, I'll definitely come find you immediately! ...I'll tell you a secret: I've discovered a shocking secret in the blood of these mutated animals! But I'm not certain yet! If it's truly as I suspect! Perhaps, I can develop a gene serum that allows humans to mutate as well! Just like in the movies!”

Hearing this.

Chu Xiao was slightly stunned. Pei Yimo was a Genius with extremely high achievements in biology and chemistry, and her Family conditions were very good, with all kinds of experimental equipment available. Perhaps she really could tinker with some novel things.

However, once the gene serum was developed!

Then what would the future of humanity become...

After some thought, Chu Xiao decided to give a warning and said seriously, “Mo, no matter what you research, don't tell anyone! Except for me! Don't even tell your Family! Although the idea of a gene serum sounds like a fantasy! If you really do develop it! The consequences of this... none of us can predict! I don't want you to be in danger! Understand?”

Pei Yimo felt warm inside and nodded, “Mhm, don't worry! I'm not stupid! I haven't told anyone about this except you! However, my Family is already researching those mutated creatures! It's not just our Family! Pharmaceutical groups worldwide, as well as those foreign biologists, must all be researching the causes of animal mutation! This matter will be discovered by others sooner or later! Whoever researches it first and masters it first will hold the key to opening Pandora's box! ...”

Chu Xiao: “In any case, you must ensure your own safety! Got it?”

Pei Yimo: “Mhm, I know!”

The two chatted for a while longer before hanging up.

Inside the laboratory.

Pei Yimo put down her phone and continued her research. She used a very expensive ten-thousand-fold electron microscope to observe a drop of Mutated Rat blood and then made various records.

Biological research is a very tedious process that requires recording many things, but she never tired of it.

With a huge Family as her backing, Pei Yimo could easily obtain first-hand mutated blood, and even Mutated Beasts could be captured and kept in cages for her to research.

This kind of experiment fascinated her, and she was deeply immersed in it!

It remained to be seen how her decision today would change the future world.

On the other side.

Chu Xiao had just tucked his phone back into his pocket.

Li Qingxue also called, saying she didn't have time to help film short videos, and her Family wanted her to leave Jianghai City for a period of time. She didn't specify what she was going to do.

The call ended.

Chu Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and was about to go back and pack some clothes.

Suddenly, he saw someone standing outside the door.

It was a tall, thin old man wearing coarse linen clothes, with a white goatee hanging down to his chest. His body was hunched, and he was holding a broken bowl, looking like a beggar.

Looking closely, he seemed to be carrying something on his back.

Chu Xiao felt a bit surprised and turned to the kitchen to get some food to hand over, saying with a smile, “Old man, here is some food for you!”

The tall, thin old man took the food with a chuckle and devoured it. After finishing, he patted his belly and grinned, “Heh! Young man! You really are a good person! Is there more food at home?”

Chu Xiao didn't waste words and directly opened the door to lead the old man into the house, saying, “Eat as much as you like! There's plenty!”

The old man stared at the Golden Tortoise and Golden Snake sunbathing in the courtyard with a smile, clicking his tongue in wonder, “I didn't expect such Spiritual Essences to actually exist in this world! It seems Old Dog Chu didn't lie to me!”

Chu Xiao quickly followed up, “Spiritual Essences? What are those? Old Dog Chu?... You couldn't be talking about my grandfather, could you?”

The old man nodded with a chuckle while performing a hand seal. His two cloudy eyes kept rolling, and he marveled, “Strange! Strange! What kind of great luck did you run into, kid! I can't even calculate your fate anymore! Truly strange!”

“Wait... who exactly are you! Are you really Chu Jianghe's grandson?”

Chu Xiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, “That's right, I'm Chu Xiao! Do you know me?”

The old man frowned and circled Chu Xiao three times, looking him over carefully for a moment, and cried out in shock, “This is impossible! I was the one who tested your talent the day you were born! You clearly had no Spiritual Root! How do you suddenly have the aura of a Spiritual Root! Quick, let me take a good look!”

Without waiting for Chu Xiao's consent, the old man started touching him, his dirty palms fumbling all over Chu Xiao's body—touching his head, then his shoulders, then his belly, and finally moving toward his thigh...

“Holy crap, old man, what are you doing!”

“If you keep this up, I'm going to hit you! Don't touch me there...”

“Damn you...”

Chu Xiao subconsciously raised his hand and threw a punch at the old man's stomach.

A look of disdainful amusement flashed in the old man's eyes. He thought to himself, 'You kid dare to lay a hand on me? I am a Foundation Establishment Peak Cultivator. Even if your grandfather were here, he might not be my match...'

Bang!!

With one punch, the old man felt as if he had been hit by a train. His body couldn't help but fly backward, slamming heavily against the wall.