Published: February 5, 2025
The room was unnaturally silent, contrasting sharply with the commotion outside, creating an eerie atmosphere.
Qin Yu crouched there, clutching his stomach, his eyes filled with resentment.
Earlier, he attempted to seize the Evolution Potion, only to be kicked away by his wife—perhaps it was more accurate to call her his ex-wife—who could only move one arm.
Xia Lei gazed at the Evolution Potion, her mind replaying the events that led to her acquiring it.
It was given to her by a young man she had always looked down upon, someone she believed had a dark heart.
Indeed, she had helped that man, but the only condition was that he would take her to the new district base, making the potion a generous gift.
Xia Lei found this situation particularly ironic: a man with whom she had no real connection, merely engaging in a transaction, could give her a bottle of Evolution Potion for free, while her husband, who she had married and was supposed to support, had sold her out to others for the same potion.
Why is it that comparisons often reveal such cruel and shocking truths?
As Xia Lei listened to the gunfire and chaos outside, she slowly injected the Evolution Potion into her body with her eyes closed.
Meanwhile, Qin Yu watched in rage and despair.
In his view, that bottle of Evolution Potion should have been his.
An indescribable feeling began to radiate from within his body; his previously numb arm was restored and filled with strength, and the entire world became vivid and clear. Xia Lei even heard the commotion outside was because someone had activated the second-level roulette and was now being pursued.
The evolution process was rapid and stable; when Xia Lei opened her eyes, she knew she had become a one-star evolver.
With her newfound improved vision, Xia Lei spotted a shadow running at varying speeds amidst the bullet trails cutting through the night, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.
In the past, she had always thought poorly of this man, believing he was unkind and cold in his actions and interactions, even eating in a detached manner.
But now, she recalled the words he had said to her, feeling a deep sense of recognition.
Perhaps that's how people are; it's often only after being taught a lesson that they reflect on the seemingly trivial advice from before, which now seems invaluable.
Qin Yu stared blankly as he watched the Evolution Potion being injected into Xia Lei's body, realizing he had no chance left.
His past political savvy immediately prompted him to start considering the future.
Since the Evolution Potion was out of reach, could he have his wife, now an evolver, do something for him?
Qin Yu's mind suddenly became active. He endured the pain in his abdomen, stood up, and put on what he believed was his most charming smile, opening his mouth to call out Xia Lei's nickname.
In the past, whenever he had angered Xia Lei, this would always lead to forgiveness.
However, before the words could escape his lips, he was met with a sharp slap.
Xia Lei didn't use much force, but it made Qin Yu's already swollen face even more puffy.
"From now on, we are completely severed. If you talk to me again, I'll kill you."
Qin Yu covered his face, stunned.
"What, what are you doing?" he stammered as he saw his alluring wife walk out.
Xia Lei turned back with a cold smile, "I suddenly realize that some people are more worthy of my loyalty than you."
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Ye Zhongming hid behind a building, trying to calm his intense, fiery breaths.
Even as an evolver, after nearly ten minutes of intense fighting and high-speed running, one would feel their stamina rapidly depleting.
Yet he still hadn't shaken off his pursuers.
In fact, he couldn't even temporarily evade them.
This wasn’t a chase where both sides started from the same point; if it were, Ye Zhongming would have already left them in the dust.
This was an escape deep within the enemy's territory; every direction around him was filled with armed foes. A squad's crossfire could easily force him back if he came too close.