Chapter 63: The Carp Transforms into a Dragon

"You mean you're leaving soon?"

Liu Ruyan keenly caught the subtext in Chen Xiao's words.

Chen Xiao awkwardly nodded. "I have very important matters to attend to."

"Heh... Are you men all so ruthless? It's only been a few days."

Liu Ruyan's expression returned to ice, somewhat angry. "I'm just your plaything, is that it?"

Chen Xiao shook his head expressionlessly.

"The relationship between us has been a transaction from beginning to end, hasn't it?"

Liu Ruyan gave a cold snort and ignored Chen Xiao from then on.

Chen Xiao slowly rose to his feet. "Instead of dwelling on your position, you'd better focus on developing your abilities."

Liu Ruyan couldn't quite figure him out; she had no idea what this man really meant.

"I am a contradictory person."

With that, Chen Xiao turned and left the room.

A moment later.

Enduring the aching pain in her body, Liu Ruyan hid behind the curtains and looked outside.

Sensing something, Chen Xiao turned his head back, but the window was empty.

However, his [Dragon Breath] had already detected that Liu Ruyan was secretly watching him from behind the glass.

Chen Xiao withdrew his gaze and then vanished abruptly.

When Liu Ruyan peered out the window again, Chen Xiao was long gone.

"Master... has he left?"

The little maid's voice rang out, timid and hesitant.

Liu Ruyan sighed. "I can only hope that a month from now, he still remembers me."

Having left the Extreme Dao Doomsday Base,

Chen Xiao drove his car,

heading all the way north.

He was completely alone.

The fatty had been rescued and sent to Jiangbei to find a man named Jiang Yunhan.

Believing in the power of the [Pig Spirit] talent, Jiang Yunhan's leadership skills could be further unleashed.

The sooner the triangular base was established, the better.

In the future, going it alone was ultimately not viable.

He would not remain at the base forever; there had to be other pillars of talent within it.

He wanted to build the strongest base in this apocalyptic world.

...

Capital City, Yang Family Fortress.

Here, towering city walls pierced the clouds, encircling the entire Yang Family Fortress!

Banners fluttered on the ramparts, bearing the emblem of the Yang family.

This symbolized the prominent status and supreme majesty of the Yang family in the capital.

Inside the walls, the layout was equally rigorous.

Flanking the wide streets were various halls and pavilions, featuring flying eaves and painted rafters.

Various functional areas were clearly delineated,

including training grounds, armories, granaries, New Human laboratories, and all kinds of scientific research facilities.

Not only that, the Yang family also possessed powerful military deployments and an advanced defense system!

Not only did battle-hardened elite soldiers patrol and guard the perimeter, but powerful SSS-rank experts also lurked within!

This completely prevented any enemy from infiltrating or breaching the city!

It was simply impossible!

Together, these people maintained the security of the Yang Family Fortress, which in turn attracted talented individuals from everywhere to seek refuge there.

This caused the Yang Family Fortress to grow increasingly prosperous, becoming one of the premier entities in the capital.

In this apocalyptic era, it was nothing short of a miracle!

This was a foundation possessed only by the Top Three Families!

Even the Emperor of Jiangnan—the Tang family—

could only grovel in submission!

Yang Family Fortress.

The Yang family reception hall.

"Old Master Tang, long time no see. I heard your nuclear bomb destroyed a city—what a magnificent feat, ha, ha, ha."

A vigorous and upright elder walked at the very front of a procession, his stride steady and powerful.

Close behind this elder followed seven or eight sharp-eyed young men.

Each of them radiated vigor, their brows revealing a sharp and resolute temperament.

Seeing the newcomer, even though Tang Xianggui heard the sarcasm, he didn't dare to flare up.

Because the other party came from the Li family, one of the Top Three Families!

He could only force a full face of smiles. "Old Master Li, what a great honor for you to personally attend the grand wedding of Kai'er and Shirou!"

Old Master Yang also stepped out, laughing heartily.

"Old Li, we haven't gathered since the apocalypse began. I have no idea what conditions are like in your territory yet, but today we must have a long chat!"

Old Master Li chuckled. "Alright, alright, absolutely no problem."

Immediately afterward, he pointed behind him. "Come, Yunqi, pay your respects to Grandpa Yang."

Behind him immediately stepped out an extremely handsome young man with sword-like eyebrows, star-like eyes, and a dignified bearing.

He bowed to both Old Master Yang and Tang Xianggui, then spoke slowly.

"Junior Li Yunqi greets the two seniors."

"You are Li Yunqi!"

Tang Xianggui was the first to lose his composure, a trace of shock flickering in his eyes.

According to reports from his informants:

The young helmsman of the Li family bore this very name!

And his talent was terrifyingly powerful!

The SSS-rank magic talent, [Carp Leaps Over the Dragon Gate]!

In the capital's combat power rankings, he ranked sixth!

It seemed his arrival this time was also meant to protect his grandfather.

Old Master Yang had naturally heard of this person as well, and felt a pang of jealousy in his heart.

Why was it that the other man's grandson had awakened such a powerful talent, while his own good-for-nothing youngest son, Yang Kai, was an absolute nobody!

Even getting married required him to arrange everything himself!

Comparisons only served to infuriate people!

Soon, the Zhang family's contingent arrived as well.

The elder at the head wore a magnificent brocade robe embroidered with exquisite golden dragon motifs.

Behind him followed seven young men, each spirited and dashing, looking far from ordinary mortals.

"Oh, ho, ho, Old Zhang! You've finally arrived!"

Old Master Li looked at the newcomer with a beaming smile.

"My nephew Yang Kai is having a grand wedding, how could I possibly be late!"

Old Master Zhang strode into the reception hall with his head held high, looking full of vigor.

Li Yunqi suddenly spoke up, his tone icy. "I wonder if there is anyone among you named Zhang Yinbai?"

Zhang Yinbai?

This name was thunderous!

Ranked fourth on the capital's combat power list!

It was said he was originally named Yinbai, but was later recruited by the Zhang family and even adopted as a godson by Old Master Zhang!

Thus he changed his surname to Zhang!

Rumor had it that Zhang Yinbai's status within the Zhang family even surpassed that of the true young master!

Tang Xianggui swallowed hard, his heart filled with emotion.

They were truly one of the Top Three Families.

Even after the apocalypse, relying on their profound heritage, they could recklessly recruit powerhouses!

Compared to Zhang Yinbai, his own ten adopted sons were simply trash!

After Li Yunqi finished speaking, a middle-aged man slowly stepped out from behind Old Master Zhang.

His eyes were hollow, and his stubble was unkempt.

"You're looking for me?"

Li Yunqi hadn't expected that a powerhouse ranking fourth on the capital's combat power list would look like this.

He was stunned for a moment. "You are... Zhang Yinbai?"

Zhang Yinbai nodded. "Any advice?"

"Let's test your ability!"

Li Yunqi let out a cold snort and instantly surged forward, slamming a pale blue energy ball fiercely onto Zhang Yinbai's head.

To everyone's surprise, Zhang Yinbai didn't even flinch, taking the blow head-on.

Half of his face was severely injured.

Yet the very next second,

it visibly began to regenerate.

All his wounds vanished without a trace.

"Children are so mischievous. If I were to strike back... someone would definitely die."