"What did you say?"
Guo Tao was already enraged.
An Nuan knew it wasn't wise. For someone who wanted to slack off, this was just asking for trouble.
But she just wanted to say it.
When others disgusted her, it was unbearable not to retaliate.
"I said you hypocritical perverts, stay away from us and don't affect the mental and physical development of my underage companions!"
A fierce wind surged around Guo Tao's hands.
Luo Luo's vine whips snapped, producing sounds like blades slicing through the air.
"Are only your wind blades capable of killing? How naive!"
Luo Luo glared at Guo Tao, longing to cripple this foolish jerk.
Hypocritical and cunning, bullying girls first – what kind of man was he?
Worse than Mo Shu!
If An Nuan agreed, she would be the first to pierce this guy's head!
Despite his pride, Guo Tao was quite cautious about staying alive.
He immediately put on a smile.
"When there are many people, there must be rules and regulations. It's unfortunate if our beliefs don't align, but if we can't be friends, we shouldn't be enemies. Can't we at least mind our own business?"
"Then what are you still standing here for? You're affecting our breathing!"
Chang Kai Tong gave him a sidelong glance and unearthed a row of sharp spikes from the ground.
Anyone who dared to step on them would be impaled from their leg bones to their skulls.
Guo Tao and his team were startled.
When Chang Kai Tong made a move, they felt fear – a primal reaction of different classes.
If you can't beat them, stay silent.
None of them dared to utter a word.
Seeing this, the two girls quickly moved closer to Chang Kai Tong.
"My lord, take me with you! I'll do anything, as long as you need me..."
"Me too, I can do anything! You always need someone to serve, I can do that."
The well-endowed girl deliberately shrugged, exuding an ambiguous rosy scent.
The slightly thinner one wasn't to be outdone. The two of them postured alluringly under their blankets, more seductive than any neon-lit action movie.
Unfortunately, straight men didn't appreciate their charm.
"Get lost, you freaks!"
"Freaks?"
The two of them believed their greatest asset was their good looks, yet this guy called them ugly!
An Nuan cast a cold glance at them.
"If you spout any more nonsense, I'll take back the blankets."
The two of them immediately fell silent.
Surviving was more important than trying to cling to power later.
Luo Luo looked at An Nuan, panting.
An Nuan understood her meaning and looked at the two girls with her eyes.
Black spots had already appeared on their backs, and one of them was twitching slightly.
Luo Luo immediately understood.
"When they mutate, we'll run and leave them to clean up their own mess!"
An Nuan nodded. After waiting for a few hours, the commotion outside stopped.
An Nuan's watch vibrated twice more.
A voice from the black smoke transmitted a single word: Run.
Run?
What else was there?
"Little brother, let's bounce."
The cave instantly transformed, and a steel-reinforced passage extended from the snowdrift.
Guo Tao's team turned green at the sight of such a powerful move.
Thank goodness they didn't fight!
"Run!"
An Nuan took the lead, her speed astonishing.
Guo Tao shouted, "Run, keep up!"
They didn't understand what was happening, but since others were running, they ran too. As long as they were moving, that was the right thing to do.
Everyone ran with all their might.
BOOM!
"Help!"
"What is that thing? Help!"
"Captain Guo, save me!"
Guo Tao looked back and gasped. Good heavens, flowers and earthworms had merged!
They had earthworm bodies and flower heads with human-eating mouths.
Although they weren't large individually, their collective attack was quite potent.
Once they ensnared a person, they immediately bit down and burrowed into the flesh.
Luo Luo ran up to An Nuan, "What the hell are these things?"
"Hybrids. Under the pressure of survival, some creatures fuse their genes with other species. Flowers and earthworms – don't you think it's a fitting combination?"
"Fitting, perhaps, but incredibly disgusting."
"Those things aren't very aggressive, but they're disgusting in large numbers. If they get inside clothes and skin, it's trouble! Let's run!"
As soon as An Nuan broke through to the surface, Chang Kai Tong deactivated his ability.
The area below immediately collapsed, and a large dent appeared in the snow.
Liu Ting screamed, "Are you crazy? Some people are still inside!"
"Not my problem."
When those people were ensnared by the hybrid flowers, not a single person from their team stopped to help; they were all running.
If they don't save their own people, why should he care?
He only needed to look after the people in his own team.
Chang Kai Tong scurried back to An Nuan's side, "Sister Nuan, are you okay? Are you tired?"
"Not tired, thank you. It's truly reassuring to have you here."
Chang Kai Tong blushed, his hands fidgeting, so he stuffed them into his pockets.
Guo Tao, fearing the monsters might emerge, quickly took stock of the survivors and checked the condition of their vehicles, preparing to flee.
Just as he was about to try and invite An Nuan and her group again, he turned around and they were gone.
"Where did they go? Were they eaten?"
"Maybe they have a car?"
"Impossible, I didn't hear an engine."
Snow vehicles don't use engines, so naturally, you wouldn't hear one, you idiot!
An Nuan drove at 120 kilometers per hour, speeding back.
At five in the morning, Hai Changfeng looked at the ruins, feeling quite emotional.
"I was looking forward to seeing the two girls mutate. A pity I missed it. I wonder if they got eaten."
"Brother Hai, do you enjoy watching horror movies?"
Hai Changfeng chuckled, "So-so. But I am curious. I wonder if their team will be devoured by the hybrids."
"They won't. Guo Tao isn't as weak as we initially thought. Besides, those hybrids prefer warm places. They must have been frozen in the snow and flocked here when they felt the temperature. They aren't inherently ferocious creatures and wouldn't actively attack people."
An Nuan accelerated, and within ten minutes, she was back home.
Chen Wenjing and his sister stood at the doorway, looking at the house with trepidation, then at their shoes.
He had only seen houses this nice on television and now felt like he was dreaming, afraid to step inside.
Luo Luo got new slippers for the siblings.
"Wear these. Treat this place like your own home, don't be shy!"
"Thank you, Sister Luo Luo."
"From now on, we're family, no need for thanks! Xiao Nuan, you take a bath, I'll cook."
An Nuan was accustomed to taking a bath after completing a mission.
Luo Luo took on the role of the family matriarch, arranging for everyone to wash up, change clothes, showing the new family members around the villa, and then making a big pot of mixed stew.
After much thought, rice and hot soup were the best pairing on a snowy day.
After eating their fill, followed by an ice pop, the day was complete.
An Nuan leaned against Juanzi, letting out a burp without any pretense.
"It's so much more comfortable eating at home! After a full meal, it's time to get down to business."
An Nuan took out a crystal, and everyone gathered around her, staring eagerly.
A crystal suitable for An Nuan – would it increase her level or grant her new skills? They were so curious!
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