Chapter 433: Chapter 354: Transplant (3)
"This is all thanks to you for giving me a new life, Sir! Whatever you command, I would lay down my life to see it done!"
Lu Hong’s face was filled with gratitude.
Hu Qi nodded.
"Laying down your life won’t be necessary. I have an opportunity here for you to become an Evolver, but the process is a bit dangerous. I can’t guarantee success. Are you willing to try?"
"Become an Evolver?"
Lu Hong’s heart jolted.
"Sir, why don’t you choose me? My brother has only just recovered from a serious illness..."
Lu Shan interjected.
However, before Hu Qi could speak,
Lu Hong, having come to his senses, gritted his teeth.
He immediately agreed. "Sir, I’m willing!"
’Although the opportunity Hu Qi mentioned sounds a bit unreliable,’ he thought, ’I have no other choice. Whether I’m willing or not doesn’t really matter.’
Besides,
it was a chance to become an Evolver.
It was safe to say that in this world, there wasn’t a single survivor who didn’t want to awaken.
By becoming an Evolver, one could gain immense power.
They could live a life of comfort and have plenty of food.
They could truly become a cut above the rest.
’As for whether Hu Qi was deceiving him, the possibility was slim. With Hu Qi’s strength, there was simply no need for it.’
’Therefore, it was a gamble worth taking.’
Lu Shan, who stood to the side, clearly understood Lu Hong’s thoughts. She opened her mouth, but in the end, said nothing.
"Very good!"
Hu Qi nodded in satisfaction.
...
「Half an hour later.」
Inside a dimly lit room, only a single incandescent bulb overhead cast any light.
Hu Qi stood to one side.
Next to him, a metal container of water was boiling. A leaf-shaped blade tumbled in the water, being sterilized.
After all, with the limited conditions here, this was the only way to disinfect it.
When enough time had passed, Hu Qi removed the blade, walked over, and looked at Lu Hong, who was lying on a metal frame.
"Are you ready?"
Lu Hong’s gaze fell upon the cold, gleaming blade in Hu Qi’s hand. His Adam’s apple bobbed uncontrollably, and his body began to go weak.
’I already regret agreeing so hastily,’ he thought, ’but I know it’s impossible to back out now.’
"Sir, I’m ready!"
Thinking of the temptation of becoming an Evolver, Lu Hong nodded.
Hu Qi said no more, reaching out and pressing a pressure point on Lu Hong’s neck.
The next second,
Lu Hong’s eyes rolled back, and he passed out.
Then,
Hu Qi skillfully picked up the blade and steadily sliced open the man’s skin.
His hand was extremely steady. With his profound understanding of the body’s structure and the physical constitution of a Secret Martial Artist at Qi Blood Perfection, there was no chance of his hand shaking.
Next, he had to transplant the piece of bone with the Rune, taken from the Iron Bear, into Lu Hong’s body.
Of course, it was hard to predict whether the surgery would succeed. The environment was completely unsuitable for an operation, and the post-operative wound could easily become infected.
However, it was not without a chance of success.
Previously, Hu Qi had stimulated the Essence and Qi within Lu Hong. Though it had cost him thirty years of his Lifespan, his physical condition had improved tremendously as a result.
This included his Recovery Power, resistance, and adaptability.
As long as there was no severe rejection, the success rate should be quite high.
...
「At the same time.」
On a vast, empty wasteland, a hundred kilometers from the Rotten Leaf Gathering Place.
—RUMBLE RUMBLE RUMBLE!
The engines of motorcycles roared like furious beasts.
Upon this dry, desolate wilderness,
three figures in leather trench coats and helmets were hunched over their own black, heavy-duty motorcycles.
Steel spikes jutted out from the bikes’ frames, giving them a fierce and menacing appearance.
The three rode in an arrowhead formation, like black streaks speeding across the desolate land, kicking up a trail of dust behind them.
As they passed,
the tremendous commotion naturally attracted the attention of some Wild Beasts.
But the motorcycles were too fast.
The Wild Beasts gave chase for a short distance before they could only watch helplessly as the three figures disappeared from view, letting out roars of frustration.
After a while,
suddenly,
the lead motorcycle began to slow down.
Then, a sharp braking sound echoed across the empty wilderness.
The two riders following behind reacted quickly, skillfully maneuvering their bikes into a drift and coming to a steady halt on either side of the leader.
