Listening to Da Bai Tu's chattering, Zuo Feng's face gradually darkened, a hint of imperceptible coldness flashed in his eyes, and a wave of lingering fear washed over him. He never expected that so many bad things would happen during his brief absence.
Fortunately, Yue Jiaxue happened to be home, and fortunately, she had already become a Mutant; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
However, the Tiger King Alliance claimed they also had Mutants—presumably people like him and Yue Jiaxue—which was truly troublesome.
Killing a member of the Tiger King Alliance had already created an enmity, not to mention their audacity in coveting his Da Bai Tu. For this alone, Zuo Feng absolutely could not tolerate it.
"Yue Jiaxue, thank you."
A genuine flicker of gratitude appeared in Zuo Feng's eyes. He knew very well that if Yue Jiaxue hadn't helped, Da Bai Tu would probably have been abducted by the Tiger King Alliance by now.
He looked at Yue Jiaxue, but received no response from the girl. She merely gave Zuo Feng a cold glance before shifting her gaze.
Zuo Feng couldn't help but feel a little awkward. He owed this cold Yue Jiaxue a huge favor, and he had also seen her naked body before. This mix of gratitude and embarrassment left Zuo Feng unsure of what to do.
Tao Yanyan, who was bandaging Da Bai Tu's wound, found her breathing quicken. There were actually two Mutants here! She secretly rejoiced, thinking how strong the thigh she was clinging to was, and that she must hold on tight!
"Xiao Nan Ren, what exactly happened to your injury? Tell me."
Da Bai Tu curled up in Zuo Feng's arms, restlessly squirming. She was almost worried to death.
Suppressing his awkwardness, Zuo Feng pointed to the Diamond Girl sitting quietly on the sofa.
"See? The one sitting over there hit me. She bit my sharpening rod into three pieces."
Zuo Feng's words instantly made Da Bai Tu and the other two girls look at the Diamond Girl. As for Tao Yanyan, she had witnessed the entire scene, so she wasn't surprised and continued to carefully examine Da Bai Tu's ankle.
"She's that powerful! Why did she hit you? And why did you bring her back? Why did she come back with you? And why is she sitting motionless, not saying a word?"
Da Bai Tu's alluring little mouth hung open. Her Xiao Nan Ren was so strong; it was hard to imagine that this girl, who looked like a girl next door, could injure him so badly.
Zuo Feng was very patient with Da Bai Tu. Facing Da Bai Tu, who seemed to have a hundred thousand questions, Zuo Feng patiently explained the entire process of meeting the Diamond Girl, and even the Yue sisters listened carefully.
"Da Bai Tu, look at my eyes."
Zuo Feng smiled triumphantly, his pupils instantly glowing with a brilliant purple light. He had become a Mutant, and this good news, of course, had to be shared with Da Bai Tu.
When Da Bai Tu saw Zuo Feng's purple pupils, her eyes instantly widened, filled with shock and joy. Her small mouth slightly open, she immediately wrapped her arms around Zuo Feng's neck, so excited she almost jumped up:
"Wow! Xiao Nan Ren, you're a Mutant too! Xiao Nan Ren, you're amazing!"
If it weren't for Zuo Feng's facial injury, Yun Qianqian would have wanted to hug and passionately kiss her Xiao Nan Ren. Zuo Feng gently patted Da Bai Tu's back, his eyes full of doting affection.
Even the always-cold Yue Jiaxue turned her gaze to Zuo Feng, a hint of imperceptible surprise flashing in her eyes, which now held a look of seriousness. She hadn't expected that the man who had seen her naked would also become a Mutant. Although she didn't yet know what his ability was, since he was a Mutant, he was worth re-evaluating.
"What are your abilities and skills?"
This cold tone was the first time Zuo Feng had heard Yue Jiaxue speak. Her voice was actually identical to Yue Jiayu's! If it weren't for the icy tone, Zuo Feng would have almost thought Yue Jiayu was speaking. Goodness, these twins even had the same voice.
"Abilities? What are skills?"
Zuo Feng was momentarily stunned, not immediately understanding what Yue Jiaxue was asking. But he quickly realized her meaning—she was asking about his Mutant abilities. Just as he was about to respond, he was interrupted by Yue Jiaxue's cold voice again.
"Never mind, we'll talk about that later."
Yue Jiaxue glanced at Tao Yanyan, who was quietly bandaging Da Bai Tu's ankle nearby. Zuo Feng instantly understood: she was worried about Tao Yanyan overhearing their conversation, as a Mutant's abilities were considered confidential information.
Zuo Feng nodded, deciding to explain in detail after Tao Yanyan left.
"No bones are injured. It should be completely healed in about a month. Let me check your injury now."
The young woman deftly bandaged Da Bai Tu's ankle. Her professional technique was a world apart from Zuo Feng's clumsy efforts. Although she hadn't spoken much, she had been listening intently and naturally caught Yue Jiaxue's unspoken meaning. She didn't mind, as she had just arrived, and others naturally wouldn't fully trust her. She planned to examine Zuo Feng's injury and then go back to tidy up the house.
"Hiss... gently."
In the room, Zuo Feng grimaced, his head resting on Da Bai Tu's lap, as he endured the young woman's gentle kneading and examination of his nose. Despite Zuo Feng's robust build and tough-guy image, he was genuinely afraid of pain.
Just then, the Diamond Girl, who had been sitting quietly with her head down, suddenly looked up. Zuo Feng's expression instantly darkened; he sensed that the Diamond Girl had an aggressive intent again, directed towards the corridor outside the room.
Who could be coming at this time? Having just killed a member of the Tiger King Alliance, who else could it be?
Zuo Feng waved his hand, signaling the young woman to stop examining him. He sat up, a cold glint in his eyes. He hadn't even gone to settle scores with the Tiger King Alliance yet, and they had already come knocking.
"Someone's coming. It might be people from the Tiger King Alliance. If it really is them, Da Bai Tu, Yue Jiayu, Tao Yanyan, you all hide in the bedroom first!"
Yue Jiayu, who had been curiously circling the Diamond Girl, 'whooshed' behind her sister at the sound, timidly peeking out her small head and nervously staring at the door.
Da Bai Tu held Zuo Feng's hand with some worry. The young woman, though a little tense and hurried, remained relatively calm. She felt that with two Awakened ones here, plus a female ghost, the Tiger King Alliance wouldn't gain much advantage if they came.
Yue Jiaxue looked at Zuo Feng in surprise. She didn't understand how Zuo Feng had detected someone coming, especially since they were inside the house. How could he see outside? Could it be—x-ray vision?
She subconsciously crossed her arms over her chest, then her expression turned cold, and her gaze at Zuo Feng became wary. Clearly, she had guessed wrong. It was all the Diamond Girl's perception. The Diamond Girl had conveyed her aggressive intent to Zuo Feng, and Zuo Feng had merely inferred it through the Diamond Girl's aggressive instincts.
"Bang!" With a loud crash, just as Zuo Feng finished speaking, a foot kicked open the ajar door. Outside, Hai Huzi retracted the foot that had kicked open the door. He was very satisfied with that kick. Dongzi had talked about negotiations, and you had to give the other party a show of force right from the start, to project a powerful aura. That one kick was enough to prove that he, Hai Huzi, was fierce and very angry right now!
Hai Huzi sneered as he stepped into the room, his gaze sweeping over everyone. With just one glance, Hai Huzi felt his brain almost short-circuit. The empty bullet casings in his mind were instantly refilled, and in that instant, Hai Huzi made many decisions:
First, it really was the proprietress, this exquisite beauty. Today, she was his.
Second, there really were women as beautiful as the proprietress. He would take these sisters.
Third, the young woman was here too! He hadn't succeeded last time; this time, he absolutely couldn't miss her. He would take her.
Fourth, my goodness! A Diamond Girl! He would take her!
Fifth, why was there a pretty boy on the sofa! The proprietress was actually holding the pretty boy's arm! The proprietress was his designated Alliance Leader's wife! He would butcher this bastard pretty boy.
At this moment, Hai Huzi felt a deep sense of betrayal. His designated Alliance Leader's wife had betrayed him and hooked up with a pretty boy!
Hai Huzi had made up his mind: the proprietress would be demoted. That Mutant woman would be his Alliance Leader's wife, after all—behind every successful man stood a powerful woman.