My Mosquito Clones Are on a Killing Spree

Chapter 52: Chapter 45: The 21st Son

Chen Zhenguo waved his hand dismissively.

His voice was still steady and resonant.

Just with a bit less vigor than usual:

”It’s nothing! Just a scratch! Heh, I nearly capsized in a ditch this time. Who would’ve thought this Red Moon disaster would spawn a Fifth-Grade monster! I was careless for a moment and got grazed by its claw. But it was worth it. At least I got to kill that beast with my own two hands!”

He gestured for Lin Yi not to worry, then his eyes, blazing like searchlights, swept over Lin Yi from top to bottom. His face instantly lit up with excitement, and he burst out laughing.

”Lin Yi! Good! Excellent! Liu reported to me that you broke through to become a First-Grade Martial Artist? HAHAHA! Good! Good! Good! I knew you had it in you, kid! I truly didn’t expect you to actually succeed in breaking through via the torso bones, and in such a short time, too! You’re a hundred times more outstanding than I predicted! This is truly a blessing for our school!”

Lin Yi immediately straightened his back, the honest, simple-minded expression returning to his face.

”It’s all thanks to your excellent guidance, Principal Chen. You gave me the opportunity and advice!”

”Stop with the flattery!”

Chen Zhenguo scolded him with a laugh, his eyes filled with gratification.

Then, his expression grew serious. He lowered his voice, his tone solemn and cautionary.

”Lin Yi, I heard... you took a ’Dragon Blood Potion’? That’s a top-tier resource worth a billion! The financial group backing you... they sure are generous!”

He paused, his tone earnest and heartfelt.

”But you must be extremely careful! These big financial groups are all wolves and tigers that devour people whole, bones and all. The more they invest, the more astonishing the returns they demand! Your contract... are the restrictive clauses harsh? Your future in the Martial Dao is boundlessly bright and dazzling! You absolutely, positively cannot let a piece of paper tie you down and ruin such a great future!”

His gaze was sharp, filled with the deep care and worry of an elder for a junior.

Lin Yi sighed internally, but his expression grew even more sincere as he nodded again.

”Don’t worry, Principal Chen! I’ve read the contract carefully. The restrictive clauses are very lenient. It won’t hinder my future on the Martial Dao path in any way!”

Lin Yi was holding back a laugh.

’I never even signed with a financial group!’

’My Cultivation relies entirely on my Mosquito Avatar.’

’What restrictions could there be?’

’It’s just that my Cultivation speed is so fast that it’s causing a misunderstanding.’

”That’s good! That’s good!”

Hearing this, Chen Zhenguo felt as if a giant stone had been lifted from his heart, and his expression visibly relaxed.

Then, the sharp glint returned to his eyes, now filled with a mentor’s passion.

”Now that you’re a Martial Artist, it’s time to put some critical choices about your Martial Dao path on the agenda! Weapons! Combat techniques! These choices are crucial; they will directly influence your future fighting style and development!”

”Lin Yi, tell this old man, do you have any preferences? A blade? A sword? Or perhaps fists, palms, legs, and feet?”

Chen Zhenguo had poured an immense amount of effort into Lin Yi’s Martial Dao prospects and was eager to start planning out a blueprint for him.

However, at that moment, Lin Yi let out a huge, unexpected yawn, even squeezing out a couple of tears.

An expression of deep, unconcealable weariness instantly washed over his face.

”Uh... ahem, Principal Chen, um... can we... discuss these important matters in detail tomorrow? Right now... my brain feels a little sluggish, and my whole body feels like it’s about to fall apart...”

This wasn’t entirely an excuse.

He had spent the entire day cultivating and fighting without sleep or rest, his mind at peak concentration. Even a man of iron couldn’t endure that.

Now that he was safe, intense exhaustion washed over his will in waves.

Besides...

He subconsciously glanced down at his waist with a quick flick of his eyes.

A loose old jacket was wrapped tightly around his waist, completely covering his lower body.

Hiding his awkward situation.

There was nothing to be done; the ”side effect” from the Kidney Water Spiritual Essence was just too intense!

’It’s been a whole damn day, and it still hasn’t gone away!’

’I have too much energy!’

’I have to go home and take care of it.’

’I can’t just be... showing off my edge all day long.’

’That would be too perverted!’

’It’s seriously affecting my daily life!’

Chen Zhenguo immediately understood. Looking at Lin Yi’s bloodshot eyes and unconcealable fatigue, he quickly nodded.

”Right, right! I was being too hasty. You just went through a life-or-death battle and broke through a realm. Your Spirit and stamina are both exhausted. You should get some proper rest and recover! These things can wait. We’ll talk in detail after class tomorrow.”

Then, he remembered something else, and his expression turned serious.

”Also, the identities of the thugs who attacked the school have been confirmed. They were fugitives from West Suburb Heavy Prison who escaped during the chaos!”

”The prison and the Public Security Bureau have already initiated accountability procedures. They must give Yang City No. 1 High School a satisfactory explanation!”

”The criminal you killed was named Yan Shan, a Third-Grade Martial Artist and a notorious figure on the wanted list. The Public Security Bureau has made it clear that they will award you a silver ’Good Samaritan’ medal, and there will also be a corresponding cash reward.”

”A cash reward?!” Lin Yi’s eyes, which had been clouded with exhaustion, instantly lit up!

The window of opportunity to get free resources from the Red Moon was gone.

His Bone Tempering Cultivation was about to return to the ”pay-to-win” model of relying on Bone Tempering Pills.

He was just worrying about a shortage of resources. This was like getting a pillow when you’re sleepy!

”Principal Chen, do you know... roughly how much the reward will be?” His voice couldn’t help but carry a hint of expectation.

Seeing Lin Yi’s money-grubbing look, Chen Zhenguo snorted, his tone filled with protectiveness and dissatisfaction.

”Hmph! The Public Security Bureau and the prison system are the ones who made this massive blunder, bringing this disaster to our school and nearly causing a catastrophe! If I don’t make them bleed for it, how can I face the terrified students and teachers? Don’t you worry. I’ll personally negotiate the amount with them! I guarantee you’ll be satisfied!”

Lin Yi was overjoyed to hear this. He nodded repeatedly, feeling that Principal Chen seemed ten feet tall at that moment!

’So cool!’

’So incredibly cool!’

’I love it when Chen is this cool!’

...

He dragged his legs, which he could barely lift, back home.

Lin Yi felt like he could fall asleep on his feet at any second.

But the lingering, strange sensation around his waist was like an alarm clock, reminding him—

he still had an unfinished mission!

If he didn’t deal with the after-effects of the Kidney Water Spiritual Essence and went to school tomorrow in such an ”arrogant and domineering” state, he, Lin Yi, would suffer a complete social death.

He forced himself to rally and decided to take a shower first.

After being cooped up for a day and a night in the shelter—a crowded environment where the smells of sweat, blood, and fear had been left to fester—and adding the sweat from his high-intensity Cultivation, he felt like he had gone sour.

The warm water washed away his exhaustion and filth.

After changing into clean clothes, Lin Yi collapsed face-first onto his bed.

However, the real physical labor was just beginning.

He worked from nine in the morning until ten at night, until his arm was sore.

Only then did the intense reaction from the Kidney Water Spiritual Essence completely subside.

He was finally back to normal and able to go about his daily life without issue.

”Haaa...”

Lin Yi let out a long, complete sigh of relief.

It was as if a massive weight had been lifted from his shoulders, though his arm ached so much he could barely lift it.

But inwardly, he felt light and clear-headed.

’Finally... I’ve taken care of it!’

’Now I can finally live like a normal person.’

’Even if this Martial Artist path doesn’t work out, if I go into movies, I’ll definitely become a top-tier star!’

「The next morning.」

He woke up feeling refreshed and invigorated.

After breakfast, Lin Yi walked to school with a spring in his step.

He deliberately took a few long strides, his movements wide and open, completely free of yesterday’s restrained and awkward need for concealment.

He glanced down, and a smile of immense relief and satisfaction spread across his face, as if he had been freed from heavy shackles.

The morning breeze swept by. The young man walked with a light step, his heart filled with limitless daydreams about the future and a touch of indescribable pride.

’Tsk, tsk, tsk, a full twenty-one times! This Kidney Water Spiritual Essence... its effect is way too potent! Hehe, my future wife is going to be one lucky woman!’