Chapter 1024: Chapter 1024: How could they have ever thought she was just an average person? (1)

“Beep, beep—”

The ringing of the call echoed.

Si Fuqing’s calm reaction was completely unexpected for the Shen family’s evolved beings.

The middle-aged man noticed her actions and found them amusing. “Who are you calling? Your agent? Or the big sponsor who provides your resources in the entertainment industry? Do you even know what an evolved being is?”

The mutated genes granted them evolution abilities, making them god-like figures in front of ordinary people.

No matter who Si Fuqing was calling, it wouldn’t help her.

He was rather curious to see who she could possibly summon.

The middle-aged man stood back leisurely, not bothering to stop her.

“Beep!”

On the third ring, the call was answered.

“Hello?”

“Mm, it’s me.” Si Fuqing spoke slowly, “I’m at the entrance of the town, can’t walk anymore. Come out and pick me up. I’m wearing a navy blue coat; you’ll spot me right away.”

Odile was silent for a moment. “You can’t walk anymore?”

Si Fuqing, in a matter-of-fact tone, replied, “Correct.”

“Are you disabled?” Aurelia asked, sipping her coffee as she began walking outside. “If that’s the case, I wouldn’t mind helping you out.”

She was becoming increasingly curious about what kind of person Si Fuqing really was.

Could it be that she had a hidden disability?

Odile soon arrived at the town’s entrance, scanning the area until she finally spotted the navy blue coat Si Fuqing had mentioned.

The face she saw was surprisingly young.

It felt like she had seen it somewhere before.

Odile adjusted her sunglasses and approached, just about to speak when the girl suddenly squatted down.

Si Fuqing hugged her knees, pointing a finger at the middle-aged man, her voice small and filled with accusation. “They bullied me and even said you wouldn’t care about me.”

Odile stared at her for a moment, processing this unexpected meeting. She slowly turned her head in the thickening tension of the atmosphere.

Her long, platinum blonde hair was tied up high, revealing her fair neck, her figure typical of a Westerner—slim and graceful.

She was a beautiful woman with a slim waist and long legs, even though her robe concealed most of her body, her figure was still evident.

People often remembered her figure more than her face.

Now, she removed her sun hat and sunglasses, allowing her face to be fully exposed to the sunlight.@@novelbin@@

The middle-aged man’s expression instantly changed. The smile on his lips froze, his pupils contracted violently, and his voice trembled. “O-O-O…”

Si Fuqing blinked her fox-like eyes and said, “Quick, beat him up! He just called you ‘Oreo’!”

Odile finished her coffee and clapped her hands with a smile. “Oh? Is that so?”

“Thud!”

The overwhelming aura of a Super Class A evolved being burst forth. The middle-aged man’s legs gave way, and he collapsed to the ground.

The Class C evolved beings he had brought along were even less capable of resisting this absolute bloodline pressure, falling into a deep coma within seconds.

As a Super Class A evolved being, Odile’s powers were no weaker than those of a Class S evolved being.

Her evolutionary ability allowed her to control magnetic fields, create force fields, and even fly.

She was also highly skilled in close combat, which was why she became the first captain of the Evolved Alliance’s enforcement team.

It was rumored that the leader of the Evolved Alliance intended to arrange a marriage between the young alliance leader, Chris, and her, but for some reason, the two didn’t get along at all.

Fortunately, the location where these evolved beings were subdued was remote, and no one was around.

Amidst this oppressive atmosphere, Si Fuqing calmly stood up, seemingly unaffected.

She slowly walked forward. “Scared now? I told you I’d get someone to beat you up.”

The middle-aged man could only move his head. His pupils dilated, and his voice wavered. “You… you’re not even…”

Not even affected by Odile’s bloodline suppression!

It was at this moment that the middle-aged man realized the true terror wasn’t Odile, but the girl in front of them, who they had always believed to be at their mercy—Si Fuqing.

Someone who knew Odile couldn’t possibly be an ordinary person!

How could they have ever thought she was just an average person?!

The middle-aged man’s ears buzzed as his thoughts spiraled into chaos.

But they had done their research. All the information indicated that Si Fuqing was just an actress, a gaming expert, and a young artist—none of which had any connection to evolved beings.

And what high-ranking evolved being would bother with such things?

“This is getting boring.” Si Fuqing flexed her wrist. “What should we do with them? I’d rather not see any blood.”

“I’ll have them sent to the Evolved Alliance’s laboratory. No need to trouble ourselves.” Aurelia shrugged. “They’re in need of test subjects anyway. Though these ones have somewhat diluted bloodlines, they’ll suffice for a while.”

Hearing this, the middle-aged man’s vision darkened.

The Evolved Alliance’s laboratory was directly connected to the Free State’s Intercontinental Research Institute. Once someone became a test subject there, they had no hope of ever getting out.

He wanted to beg for mercy, but no sound came out, his face frozen in deep terror.

The rules for evolved beings were as cruel as they were merciless.

If Si Fuqing had fallen into their hands, they certainly wouldn’t have shown any mercy.

But now, the hunter and the prey had switched places. They were the ones at the mercy of others, helplessly awaiting their fate.

The most skillful hunters often appeared in the guise of prey.

Odile quickly summoned two other enforcement team members who were on vacation, instructing them to take the Shen family’s group away.

With the situation swiftly resolved, she finally had the time to take a closer look at the girl before her.

“What’s going on with you?” Aurelia frowned. “Your age and your evolutionary level… something isn’t adding up.”

If it hadn’t been Si Fuqing contacting her, she might have suspected this was some evolved being with shape-shifting abilities pulling a trick.

“It’s a long story,” Si Fuqing sighed. “To put it simply, I died, then came back to life. My age regressed, and so did my abilities. It’s tragic.”

Odile nodded thoughtfully. “I see. So, you’re also a novelist now, huh? Quite the storyteller.”

Si Fuqing: “…”

“Forget it, I don’t care.” Aurelia smirked. “But seriously, what are you up to? I’m not as easy to fool as Chris. I won’t just believe anything you say.”

“I’m really just an actress.” Si Fuqing pointed to the only billboard in the town. “Look, that’s me.”

Odile looked up at the billboard and finally remembered where she had seen Si Fuqing’s face.

It was the billboard right across from where she had been drinking her coffee.

“…”

An awkward silence fell over the scene.

Si Fuqing remained unruffled. “I swear I’m telling the truth. How could I bear to lie to you?”

After a long, long pause, Aurelia finally raised her hand, giving her a thumbs up. “That’s impressive.”

Si Fuqing lazily replied, “Just average, third in the world.”

“Alright, you focus on your filming. I won’t disturb you anymore.” Odile put her sunglasses back on. “I’m on vacation anyway. I’ll pay a visit to the Shen family. By the way, what did they do to you?”

Si Fuqing thought for a moment. “They wanted me to bear children for them, to be a good wife and mother.”

Odile imagined the scene and shuddered involuntarily, her expression turning cold. “No way, I can’t stand that.”

Daydreaming in broad daylight!

“Oh, and take this.” Si Fuqing handed over the sachet. “Keep it with you to stabilize your bloodline.”

Odile took the sachet, her eyes glinting. “I owe you my life once again.”

Though they hadn’t met in person before, they had encountered each other in “Eternity”.

Back then, Odile had been gravely injured and on the brink of death, trapped in Abyss Mode, where dying meant true death.

It was Si Fuqing who had saved her by chance, healing all her wounds, even the old ones.

She had even broken through the bottleneck that had trapped her for so long.

But then Si Fuqing suddenly disappeared—for four years.

Odile had searched for her but to no avail.

She hadn’t expected their first real meeting to be under such circumstances.

“No need to be so formal.” Si Fuqing waved her hand dismissively. “Just beat up people for me when I need it.”

“No problem.” Odile’s tone was relaxed. “What’s the name of the show you’re filming? I’ll check it out later.”

“Crossing the Demon Realm,” Si Fuqing replied. “Thanks for boosting the viewership.”

Odile made a mental note of it, and after a few more words, they finally parted ways.

**

Meanwhile, at the Shen family’s residence.

It was dinnertime, and the family was gathered around the table.

“It’s been a whole day. Why aren’t they back yet?” The head of the Shen family frowned. “All they had to do was bring someone back from the northern border. How could it take so long?”

The young master of the Shen family was unconcerned. “They were probably delayed on the way. After all, she’s a big star, probably a bit delicate.”

The family head nodded. “I’m not particularly fond of her, but if you like her, that’s fine. With her status, she could never be your wife, so just have your fun. If you get bored, you can pass her on to another family.”

His son would eventually have to marry an evolved being to produce purer offspring.

The young master’s eyes gleamed with greed as he thought of the photos the Ye family had sent over. “I think I’ll be entertained for quite some time.”

Last year, he had caught a distant glimpse of the eldest daughter of the In family and had been awestruck by her beauty. He hadn’t expected there to be someone even more beautiful.

“Let’s eat first.” The family head said, “We’ll call them later to check where they are.”

He had just picked up his chopsticks when the front door was knocked on, the sound rhythmic and deliberate.

The young master’s face lit up with excitement, and he jumped up eagerly. “I’ll get it!”

It must be his bodyguards bringing Si Fuqing back. He was ready to have his fun right now.