25 Mass Mutation

Huang Wen nodded awkwardly. "I know I'm too soft-hearted. You're the boss so we'll listen to you."

Still, some girls couldn't help leaving a piece or two of dog meat for former classmates and friends. That was personal rapport and Yang Xiao rarely intervened.

In fact, aside from the cruel fight for survival, the girls' kindness touched Yang Xiao a little. With enough food, he wouldn't mind helping more people. For now, he had to be ruthless to protect himself.

Among the 30-plus girls, each got two bowls of dog meat.

Huang Wen specifically gave Yang Xiao three extra large bowls as a reward for the boss. Yang Xiao didn't stand on ceremony. He needed meat to strengthen and accelerate his ongoing genetic mutation.

After two bowls, Gu Bo eyed the soup pot and said awkwardly, "I'm full on meat, how about just one more bowl of that delicious soup?"

Huang Wen smiled knowingly at Yang Xiao and ladled a bowl for Gu Bo.

Gu Bo thanked her. He then opened his mouth and, with a suction motion, a stream of soup from the bowl flew into his mouth. "Mm, superb flavor."

As Gu Bo stood, he fumbled around on himself, and poured out a pea-sized green pill from a small green bottle, handing it to Yang Xiao.

Without hesitation, Yang Xiao took it, though he said, "I told you it was free! Why so polite? What's this now?"

"I never take unpaid favors, or I wouldn't rest easy. This is a Gene Mutation Accelerant Pill. Take one daily for 7 days and an ordinary person can complete their mutation. Each costs 3 crystal coins."

Yang Xiao joked, "Well, since you're doing a good deed, just give me seven of them at once."

Gu Bo's eyes bulged. Chuckling, he said, "You're a sly one! I'm taking a huge loss on one pill, but seven will bankrupt me. Farewell!"

Rubbing his belly, Gu Bo headed back to his Gene Store, muttering, "Mm, Earth's cuisine is really something compared to our raw meat and blood diet."

After the meal, it was past 2 p.m. Some girls cleaned up while others stood guard. Yang Xiao retired to his tent to rest, free of such chores.

The electric current in his body had grown even stronger than yesterday.

First Yang Xiao pocketed the green accelerant pill, then sat cross-legged on the mattress to absorb the stimulation.

At the same time, most of the 30 girls also felt currents within their bodies.

Thanks to Yang Xiao's earlier coaching about mutation, the girls were thrilled. They quickly found spots to sit and channel the currents.

In Xiao Zhe's tent, the same situation occurred after eating the mutated dog meat. Many experienced initial mutations.

Those like Xiao Zhe and Xu Hua who already showed mutations had two bowls each, accelerating the process.

Xiao Zhe's claws grew sharper and mightier, his whole arm taking on lupine traits, even black fur sprouting on his calves.

Xu Hua's bronze skin darkened.

Li Jun, the fireball-controlling mutant, gained precision and expanded the fireballs.

The maimed boy whose leg was bitten off got one bowl and wishes for recovery before Xiao Zhe ignored him. Neither he nor Xu Hua cared to waste resources on a cripple in the apocalypse.

...

Yang Xiao's current lasted over 30 minutes, flowing through every inch of his skin. He felt his body swell with power.

Yet inspecting himself, Yang Xiao saw no wolfman features like Xiao Zhe, no bronze skin like Xu Hua, and no fireball control.

Hesitating briefly, he swallowed the green accelerant pill. It immediately melted into a sweet elixir that suffused his limbs with warmth for minutes before fading.

Rising, Yang Xiao checked his hands and feet, feeling all over.

"F*ck, the old man's pill did jack shit?! Scammer!"

But Yang Xiao wasn't too bothered. He'd never expected anything back for treating Gu Bo.

...

Chubby's hair could now extend around 3 meters, her strength increased too.

Chen Fei felt the current converge in her palms. Soon they grew hotly numb and painful, beading her skin with cold sweat.

Then came a sizzling "pop" as a current burst from Chen Fei's hands, startling her.

What was happening?

Huang Wen quickly called Yang Xiao over.

After hearing about Chen Fei's experience, Yang Xiao considered then said, "Try to focus your consciousness and see if you can direct the special energy inside your body out through your hands."

"Ok!"

Chen Fei sat cross-legged, closed her eyes, and concentrated.

She felt chaotic energies swirling within and worked to harness them with her mind.

After trying for half an hour, Chen Fei finally gained control, slowly gathering the energy in her palms before releasing it sharply.

"Zap!"

Lightning shot forth, shattering a plank about a meter away. Scorch marks blackened some fragments.

Yang Xiao nodded. "Congratulations Chen Fei, you've gained a special elemental power like Xiao Zhe's fireball mutant Li Jun. Practice more to master control."

Thrilled, Chen Fei leaped up and threw herself before Yang Xiao. "Really? I have special powers now?"

Days ago she'd been humiliated by a boy from Xiao Zhe's group. She'd choked back anger since, but now her mutation granted strength and confidence.

"Go on practicing," Yang Xiao said.

Nearby, Huang Wen sighed unhappily.

"What's wrong Huang Wen? No mutation?" Yang Xiao asked.

"Don't ask. There's some mutation but it seems useless."

"That's impossible. All mutants are powerful with unique abilities. What happened to you?"

Huang Wen smiled bitterly. "I'll show you."

Focusing her consciousness, she shook her hands rapidly. In a flash, they sprouted feathers.

"What the hell? What use is this?" She flapped her feathery hands gloomily.