Chapter 37: Boss-Level Mutant, The Bold Xu Gu

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"How did Xu Gu get so lucky, picking up such a strong bodyguard!"

Yang Xue was filled with annoyance because she had had the chance to secure this 'bodyguard' for herself.

Before, this 'bodyguard' had already agreed to her proposal.

Planning to rescue someone with her.

After that, with a bit more familiarity and a few more instances of delivering him money for their collaboration, a huge sum would naturally win him over!

But who could have expected, when he said he wanted it all, she thought he was just spouting nonsense, a gambler's wishful thinking, and she immediately sneered inwardly and gave up on the cooperation.

Just now too, when he told her to stand still and not move, she didn't listen!

Breaking the cooperation unilaterally twice in a row.

She was probably at rock bottom in his mind now.

"Senior, just now I..."

Yang Xue wanted to explain.

The Yang Family had many experts, but none of those people would condescend to be her bodyguard.

After all, being a bodyguard is not a particularly honorable job.

So, it's extremely difficult to employ strong bodyguards with potential for growth—ones that money can't easily buy!

"It's only human nature." Xu Gu wasn't arrogant enough to think his charm was so irresistible that just a word from him could make this S-rank from the Yang Family willingly comply.

Especially at a life-or-death moment.

He went straight to the point:

"Let's make a trade. All those geniuses on the square are mine now. However, I have no use for them, so I'm willing to sell them to you at a discount."

Xu Gu's eyes narrowed slightly.

The schemes of Ren Dongyang were not something he, a commoner, could play.

But, Yang Xue could play them!

He only needed to collect a fee for each person.

Yang Xue, who had been feeling a bit guilty, twitched at the corner of her mouth.

This 'senior' had too much nerve, didn't he?

To take so many of Xia City's geniuses from Ren Dongyang, Ren Dongyang would probably be heartbroken!

"Deal." Yang Xue hesitated for just a moment; if it was before, she might not have wanted to get involved in such troublesome matters.

After all, the Ren family and Ren Dongyang did have some strength.

But today, she almost died at the hands of Ren Dongyang, so naturally she wouldn't make it easy for him.

"We'll split the earnings fifty-fifty," Xu Gu said.

"No problem." Yang Xue pondered for a moment, feeling that the price was acceptable.

"Then I leave them all to you!" Xu Gu had no interest in pleasantries, looking off into the distance where the battle had intensified – reaching a fever pitch in the depths of the base.

He knew that Ren Dongyang's ace bodyguards were surrounding a large number of Ascension Sect members there.

Killing these Ascension Sect members would complete the mission and yield a massive amount of extra points.

And when accumulated to a certain extent, these extra points could allow one to bypass level restrictions and purchase the highest S-rank components from the Genesis Store!

This was also Xu Gu's purpose for coming here.

Having said this, Xu Gu transformed into a red and blue lightning bolt and disappeared from the spot.

Feeling Xu Gu leaving, Yang Xue's mouth twitched again, amazed at Xu Gu's audacity.

It was clear to her that he was off to snatch Ren Dongyang's mission rewards!

Was he not afraid of being besieged by Ren Dongyang's ace bodyguards?

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Ren Dongyang was cursing and stumbling as he fled to the location where his ace bodyguards were stationed.

He was very apprehensive all the way.

His anger was palpable—never since he was young had he encountered such a threat!

Nor had anyone ever dared to offend him!

"Find out who he is!"

"If I can't kill him today, I shall make sure he dies tomorrow!"

Ren Dongyang sent several communications to his confidants, instructing them to mobilize all available resources to investigate Xu Gu's identity.

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"Excellent! The Ren family? My Ascension Sect has set its sights on you now!"

"We haven't troubled you, yet you dared to attack our stronghold!"

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"Get out of my way!"

"Suicidal fools!"

"Nobody's leaving here alive today!"

The Squad Leader of the Ascension Sect's outpost, with a ferocious face, clutched a massive, special chainsaw that spun rapidly, even steaming with heat, its teeth glowing red.

He swung it at the several Mechanical Men who had surrounded them.

Behind him were dozens of other Mutants.

However, their Deformations were not severe, only minor, opting to retain most of their intelligence and rationality.

At this moment, all of them were glaring furiously, cursing at Ren Dongyang's ace bodyguards.

"Even trapped beasts fight!"

"You Ascension Sect traitors who've sided with the Mechanical Abyss are the worst of humanity! The evil you've done is immeasurable! You all deserve to die!"

The lead bodyguard, Zhang Dali, roared furiously, shooting a blast of frost from the cannon on his arm.

Boom!

A half-meter-wide blast of frost slammed down from above.

The heart of Qian Yesheng, the Squad Leader of the Ascension Sect, tightened. This Firepower was strong! Too strong for him to easily handle.

"Boom!"

Just as the attack was about to hit, and he was unable to dodge in time,

he coldly snatched a nearby Ascension Sect member and hurled them out.

Before they could even collide with Zhang Dali's attack, the member exploded, sending a terrifying shockwave sprawling in all directions.

Instantly shattering Zhang Dali's attack.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Seeing it was effective, Qian Yesheng did not grab key members of the Ascension Sect but instead grabbed nearby Mutants, even cannon fodder Elite Mutants, and hurled them at those ace bodyguards.

Before the attacks could hit, they exploded on their own.

"Damn it!" Zhang Dali's brow furrowed tightly; under such self-destructive assaults, they had a hard time advancing.

They could only deploy Energy shields for Defense.

At the same time, they also felt an extreme sense of danger.

"Lord Dongyang, get out of here quickly, something might happen," Zhang Dali said, his expression grave, breathing rapidly, having a bad premonition.

"Huh?" Ren Dongyang was stunned, his heart quivering. Not another problem, right?

"Boom!"

Just as he thought this, an abrupt mutation occurred — crackling, the corpses and parts of the Mutants that had self-destructed or been killed by Ren Dongyang's bodyguards seemed to be called by something.

They floated up in the air and then plummeted towards a circle of light in the center.

Instantly, an incredibly strong aura rampaged through the heavens and the earth.

"Is this... the latest research achievement of the Ascension Sect?"

"This aura is... Boss level!"

"No! How is this possible?"

Zhang Dali's expression changed dramatically, staring in disbelief at everything unfolding before him, feeling his heart contract sharply.

The situation had suddenly changed.

They were in danger.

Facing a Boss level Mutant, their chances of survival were half and half!

"Damn! So there really was an accident!" Ren Dongyang's body shook as he cursed loudly, without any hesitation, he turned and fled.

A level 30 Boss level Mutant was too dangerous!

Just this special aura alone made it difficult for him to breathe and cope. To stay here any longer would mean certain death!

Today, his ace bodyguards might all perish!

In a moment, his heart was bleeding!

Not only had he failed to subdue the prodigies of Xia City, but he was also about to lose countless trusted aides and subordinates.

Today's action might turn out to be a huge loss!

If the extra points gained were less than expected, he might as well vomit blood!

Meanwhile,

Xu Gu, watching everything from a distance, had the corners of his mouth slightly upturned.

Turned into a Boss Mutant?

Does that mean the rewards just got richer?