Super Gene Hunting Ground

As a mentor at the academy, Xiao Ling enjoyed free access to all trainings, especially the particle radiation cultivation in the practice room, which she would consistently pursue whenever she had time.

During her two days as a mentor, aside from her regular duties, Xiao Ling spent nearly all her remaining time in the practice room.

Yang Xiao accompanied Xiao Ling to the Genetic Store once again, spending the remaining 5 billion Crystal Coins, along with 2 billion Crystal Coins from Xiao Ling herself, totaling 7 billion Crystal Coins, to raise Xiao Ling’s Four Genetic Attributes from 104 to 108 points.

Xiao Ling increased her Genetic Attribute Value by a total of 16 points, with each point costing less than 5 billion Crystal Coins on average. Compared to the cost of tens of billions of Crystal Coins Yang Xiao needed for just 1 attribute point, it was incredibly cheap.

With such a significant increase in attribute points, Xiao Ling’s evolution level was nearing Empire Middle Level, and she only needed to raise each of the Four Attributes by 2 more points to officially break through.

After completing her evolution, Xiao Ling was so overjoyed that she hugged Yang Xiao on the spot and gave him a big kiss.

The staff nearby smiled.

Luckily, it was a VIP room. If it were out in the open, it would stir the entire academy with rumors of Xiao Ling being a rich man’s mistress.

.....

Yang Xiao and Xiao Ling left the Genetic Store around ten in the evening.

Holding hands, they walked along the main road of the academy.

Though it was already late, the main road was bustling with students coming and going, and many stopped to get a better look at Xiao Ling and Yang Xiao.

Some were whispering softly,

”Isn’t that Yang Xiao? The one who killed Qin Xiaotian recently.”

”That’s right, it’s Yang Xiao. I personally witnessed his duel with Qin Xiaotian, very memorable.”

”Who’s the beauty next to him?”

”Are you blind? Don’t you recognize our academy’s goddess mentor, Xiao Ling?”

”Damn, how did the two of them get together?”

”Why not? A handsome man and a beautiful woman, they are a perfect match.”

”Right, I wish to be Yang Xiao’s girlfriend too.”

”Me too, hehe.”

”Are you guys love-struck? Have you no shame?”

”Haha...”

Xiao Ling, boldly holding Yang Xiao’s arm, had completely accepted their relationship and did not care if others spoke of a teacher-student romance.

She was enjoying life with Yang Xiao.

The starlight in the sky was bright, each star like a fist-sized bulb, shining brightly.

”Yang Xiao, our academy has a Lover’s Lake, would you like to take a look? The night view there is exceptionally beautiful.”

In eight years at Flying Leopard Academy, Xiao Ling hadn’t been in a relationship, yet as a girl, she had always yearned for love and dreamt of the romance of walking with a loved one under the night sky.

At that moment, Xiao Ling had such a girlish mindset, eager to make up for the romantic experience under the starlight.

Yang Xiao nodded; having been at Flying Leopard Academy for over half a year, aside from the library, he rarely visited other places. He had never even heard of the academy’s Lover’s Lake.

Xiao Ling led Yang Xiao away from the residential area, walking for over ten minutes into the more secluded academy garden.

In the garden, there was a lake spanning tens of acres. At night, the starlight reflected in the lake was breathtakingly beautiful.

Many couples who were dating liked to take strolls there at night.

Holding Yang Xiao’s hand, Xiao Ling arrived at the Lover’s Lake, pointed at the sparkling water, and said,

”How’s that? Beautiful, isn’t it?”

Hundreds and thousands of starlights mirrored on the water, very dreamy, very beautiful.

Around Lover’s Lake, dozens of couples cozied on benches beside the lake or leaned against the railing at the lake’s edge.

The atmosphere here was indeed romantic.

Yang Xiao nodded,

”This place is truly beautiful.”

The two leaned against the railing, gazing at the starlit reflection on the lake, feeling the happiness and joy of life.

...

After tailing Xiao Ling yesterday, Ding Feng reported the situation to Ding Huo and Ding Lun.

The three brothers, Feng, Huo, and Lun, discussed and concluded that Xiao Ling and Yang Xiao must have a connection, deciding to intensify their surveillance on Xiao Ling.

That morning, they directly witnessed Yang Xiao take Xiao Ling into the Genetic Store.

It was the first time the Ding brothers saw Yang Xiao as they trailed into the Genetic Store and stealthily followed them out.

During the day, with many people around, Yang Xiao and Xiao Ling didn’t notice the Ding brothers tailing them.

The three brothers also didn’t dare to attack Yang Xiao in broad daylight,

Otherwise, they might be caught before even leaving the academy.

In the afternoon, they trailed Xiao Ling and Yang Xiao into the Genetic Store again. This time, the eldest, Ding Feng, thought their opportunity had come.

”Yang Xiao and Xiao Ling entered the VIP room and haven’t come out since. I estimate they’ll come out by evening, which might be our chance.”

”Boss, are we really going to kill?”

Ding Huo had always been tempted by Xiao Ling’s beauty, somewhat hesitant to let her go.

”Second brother, remember your professionalism. Professionalism! We’re here to fulfill our client’s job, not to flirt. Once this deal is done, it’s a hundred billion Crystal Coins. Think about it,” Ding Huo mumbled,

”I was just saying it for fun.”

”Let’s get ready and continue tailing them at night. If they come out of the Genetic Store by night, then providence is on our side. Follow my lead when the time comes.”

The Ding brothers wandered outside the Genetic Store until around ten at night before seeing Xiao Ling and Yang Xiao come out.

The three followed all the way to Lover’s Lake.

”Damn, why are there so many people at Lover’s Lake? Young people these days don’t practice seriously. They’re wasting their parents’ hard-earned money here, indulging in romance.”

”Boss, what do we do?”

”Yang Xiao’s approach earlier had a secluded part; we’ll strike there when they head back. Stay alert for safety. You two go back and destroy some streetlights. I’ll keep watching here.”

”Alright.”

...

Yang Xiao and Xiao Ling spent an hour at Lover’s Lake, walking two laps around the path next to the lake.

”It’s late, shall we head back?”

”Okay.”

They walked back together.

”Huh, why are the streetlights all out? They were fine when we came.”

Xiao Ling murmured.

”Well, it’s no big deal without streetlights. Just means we can sneak a little under the cover of darkness, right?”

Yang Xiao teasingly pinched Xiao Ling’s butt.

”Naughty!”

Xiao Ling pinched Yang Xiao as well. The two laughed and walked forward.

Three shadows quickly approached from behind,

As they passed Yang Xiao and Xiao Ling,

Three cold flashes suddenly lunged at Yang Xiao’s back.

At this moment, Xiao Ling happened to subconsciously glance back, unexpectedly catching sight of the three cold flashes,

Xiao Ling instinctively triggered the Defensive Light Shield, cried out, and forcefully pushed Yang Xiao forward, her body shielding his back.

”Crack!”

Xiao Ling’s Defensive Light Shield got hit by three powerful Killing Auras, shattering instantly.

”Pssst!”

Three cold lights pierced Xiao Ling’s back.