Chapter 10: Isn’t It Good to Be Alive?

Shen Ji stood there dazed.

He never expected Ye Xi to do such a thing, which threw his thoughts into disarray for a moment.

Could it be that she was serious about him?

However, Shen Ji quickly dismissed this absurd idea and shook his head helplessly.

He could not see through Ye Xi at all.

Whether it was the late-night feedings or the Official Announcement in class, every single thing was beyond his expectations.

This sparked a deep sense of curiosity in him toward this woman.

‘What exactly is she after?’

Or rather, why did Ye Xi set her sights on him instead of someone else?

If it was because he was the only member of the Blood Race in school, he certainly would not believe it.

Ye Xi was able to know about The Official’s movements in advance; the power behind her had to be unfathomable.

Why would she need to cooperate with someone like him, who had not even reached his First Evolution?

Before he could think further, Ye Xi sent another message from the other side of the screen.

“Did you find any useful information at the Black Market today?”

“My situation is a bit special. The pharmacy owner told me that everyone who took the medicine in the same batch as me died, so…”

“Is that your excuse for not getting any information?”

“Hey, have some heart. The point is the potential hidden dangers I might face after taking the medicine. Didn’t you say I was your boyfriend earlier?”

“Aren’t you doing just fine now? You even have the nerve to provoke me. Besides, if something really happens to you, I’ll make them all be buried with you.”

“Uh, actually, there’s no need to make them be buried with me. I’m about to become one of them anyway.”

“Oh?”

“Have you heard of the Midnight Society?”

Ye Xi looked at the words “Midnight Society” on the screen, the corners of her mouth curling up slightly.

A thought-provoking smile appeared in the depths of her eyes.

“I’ve heard of them. Supposedly, it’s an organization that deals in the Blood Race.”

“Since they work in that field, they should have a fairly good understanding of the methods used by The Official. Furthermore, I’m planning to have them serve as our future backer. When the time is right, I’ll introduce you to them.”

“Are you sure you aren’t selling me out?”

Shen Ji sighed.

Previously, he might have had such a ridiculous thought, but now, before he was clear on Ye Xi’s specific strength, he decided to build a good relationship with her first.

“How could that be? You’re so strong, I wouldn’t dare have such thoughts. Besides, I’m planning on living off you.”

Ye Xi gave a rare smile.

Her cold and beautiful face appeared even more moving at this moment.

“Fine, I’ll count that as a correct answer. Come to my house tomorrow afternoon. I’ve prepared some special gifts for you.”

“Hmm?”

“You’ll find out tomorrow.”

Putting his phone away, Shen Ji rolled over and lay on the bed, closing his eyes to rest.

He did not dare let Ye Xi know about his secret contact with The Official.

After all, the more people who knew, the more dangerous his infiltration would become.

As for what Ye Xi’s goal was regarding him, he could not find an answer for the time being.

He could only take it one step at a time.

Before long, Shen Ji fell into a deep sleep.

***

Early morning.

Shen Ji hurriedly washed his face, hailed a taxi on the road, and rushed toward the hospital where Shen Wan was staying.

Though the road was bumpy, it did not interrupt Shen Ji’s beautiful memories of Shen Wan.

Silver hair, slightly thin cheeks, and a small, cute nose—combined, she was a sweet and lovely girl.

In his past life, he had been a total loser.

In this life, not only did he have the capital to become stronger, but he also had a lovely sister worth protecting.

Compared to his past life, things were quite perfect.

Just as Shen Ji was immersed in his visions of the future, the vehicle unknowingly reached the hospital entrance.

Through the car window, Shen Ji saw the person he least expected to see—Wang Kai.

Furthermore, there were two followers behind him, one fat and one thin.

The moment he got out of the car, their eyes met.

Wang Kai spoke with a cruel grin, “Sickly Shen, I didn’t catch you after school. Did you think I’d be waiting here?”

The three of them rushed aggressively toward Shen Ji.

The fat and thin followers took the lead, brashly grabbing Shen Ji and forcing him toward a corner of an alley.

A haze surfaced on Shen Ji’s face.

If it were any other day, he would have endured it, but Shen Wan was waiting for him right now.

“Wang Kai, if you have them let me go now, we can still talk. Otherwise — “

Wang Kai folded his arms across his chest, his face full of disdain.

“Otherwise what? Are you going to kneel and beg me?”

“I’m warning you one last time. Get lost now, and you’ll still have a choice.”

Hearing this, Wang Kai did not restrain himself in the slightest.

Instead, he doubled down.

“Shen Ji, it’s not like I’m picking on you, but Ye Xi isn’t here. Who the hell are you trying to impress?”

A flash of ruthlessness crossed Shen Ji’s eyes, and he began to actively circulate the cool energy within his body.

The power from the Blood Race’s First Evolution began to gradually fill his entire being.

‘This piece of trash, Wang Kai. He clearly knows I have things to do today, yet he comes to block my path. Is he intentionally trying to disgust me? But this is also a good chance to test the strength of the First Evolution.’

With that thought, Shen Ji began to circulate his energy at full speed without any reservations.

Just as Shen Ji’s eyes were about to change, Wang Kai’s next sentence was like a hand gripping Shen Ji’s throat, forcefully interrupting the flow of energy in his body.

“Since I was able to corner you here, you should realize that I know about your sister, right?”

“You…”

Wang Kai heavily slapped Shen Ji’s cheek.

“You wouldn’t want anything to happen to your sister, would you?”

The fat follower sneered, “Master Wang’s father is the largest shareholder of this hospital. With just a word from Master Wang, your half-dead sister will have to roll out of there.”

Two choices now lay before Shen Ji.

One was to continue swallowing his anger, let Wang Kai vent his frustration, and then slink away.

The consequence would be allowing Shen Wan to remain a hostage used to threaten him.

The second was to activate the power of the First Evolution and leave the three of them here permanently to eliminate any future trouble.

However, the consequence was that everything he had planned would be for naught.

No matter what, The Official would never cultivate a member of the Blood Race who was a killer.

“First, take a punch from me.”

Wang Kai was not going to give Shen Ji a chance to think.

He smashed a fist into Shen Ji’s face.

Because Shen Ji was being held by the fat and thin followers, he had no room to dodge or deflect the force.

He took the punch squarely.

“Damn, you really are a piece of work. I didn’t expect you to be so tough. You two, get him! I want him crawling out of here today.”

The sudden punch caused Shen Ji’s teeth to cut his lip.

The taste of rust filled his mouth, and a burning pain radiated from his cheek.

After receiving the order, the fat and thin followers simultaneously cracked their knuckles, winding up their arms to swing at Shen Ji.

Shen Ji tilted his body slightly, stepping back half a pace to narrowly avoid the blows.

The energy that had been interrupted earlier began to circulate once more.

Along with the appearance of his night-blue eyes came a dense killing intent.

The fat and thin followers involuntarily shivered.

It felt as if someone had placed a knife against their throats; if they dared to move again, their lives would end.

Wang Kai looked at the two frozen men and said dissatisfiedly, “Does my father pay you to just stand there? Get him!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the fat and thin followers snapped back to their senses and stared fixedly at Shen Ji.

Their years as hired thugs told them that the man in front of them was definitely not as simple as he looked.

Shen Ji slowly raised his head.

His night-blue eyes held no emotion, looking at the three people before him as if they were already dead.

“Isn’t it good to be alive?”