Chapter 146 – Reform Through Labor

A Moon passed quickly, and the second stage of Evolution also came to an end.

Through continuous attempts and training, Su Hao activated one of the three abilities he had anticipated, “Air Transforming Steel.”

Many attempts were made for the other two abilities but they were not successful, or did not achieve the desired effect and were not practical.

For example, assimilating organisms, the energy carried by the organism would offset the Blood Qi attached to Su Hao’s cells, and Su Hao’s cells, as foreign bodies, would be fiercely attacked by the other party’s immune system after invading their bodies. All in all, not practical.

Also, the imagined “elementalization” was not realistic, because after the cells decomposed, although they could be recalled, a large portion of the cells would be lost each time, which was not worth the loss.

As I said, not practical.

However, the success of “Air Transforming Steel” greatly surprised Su Hao.

After dispersing the cells into the air, they combine with the air and condense into a gray substance that floats in the sky.

Su Hao calls it Gold Sand.

It has many functions, and it mainly depends on how you use it.

However, the ‘Gold Sand’ skill does not greatly increase Su Hao’s combat power; it only provides more methods to deal with various situations!

Compared to these Evolved Human skills, Su Hao has more faith in his Rune Harmony Long Blade.

The existence of Evolved Human skills allows him to infinitely amplify the power of Runes, nothing more.

During this time, Su Hao has been preoccupied with one matter: why has the Sky Sand Gang not sent anyone to investigate the situation in Silin City for so long since [Steel Armor King] disappeared?

According to the survivor Rose, the gang leader is a Level Six Evolved Human of the [Night Walker] sequence, [Sky Lord]. Below [Sky Lord] are three Level Five Evolved Humans: [Steel Armor King] Abi, [Ricochet King] Tang Di of the [Swift Person] sequence, and [Pervert King] Luowan of the [Mimicry Person] sequence.

After [Steel Armor King] Abi disappeared, the Sky Sand Gang would definitely send another Level Five Evolved Human to investigate.

Logically, [Steel Armor King] Abi should not have failed.

In everyone’s perception, there are no Level Five Evolved Humans in Small Cities; the highest is only Level Four. This is because the desire for Evolution hidden within the flesh and blood of Level Five Evolved Humans does not allow them to stay quietly in a small place and end it all.

Only those Level Four Evolved Humans who have lost their confidence in Evolution flee from big cities out of cowardice and come to Small Cities and remote places where there is absolutely no chance of advancing to Level Five.

For example, Small Cities like Silin City are generally places where Level Four Evolved Humans who failed to compete for Level Five Evolution hide.

In other words, the Evolved Humans who stay in small places are complete failures, having lost the courage to return to big cities and the qualification to Evolve into Level Five Evolved Humans.

And these people have a collective name—the defeated.

Like the previous [Speed Demon] Flying Wheel, [Bone Demon] Deli Harmony, and [Thread Demon] Xike, they were all defeated ones who fled from the more brutal struggles in big cities and hid in Silin City.

Those who are determined to Evolve until the end of their lives will never leave big cities.

Because they have everything they need in the big cities! Big cities are their dream places. Level Four Evolved Humans can find their Level Five objectives, seek hunting opportunities, and Level Five Evolved Humans will have their own Level Six objectives…

Even if they are fighting at all times, risking their lives at any moment, even if they are no match for their opponents… as Yashan said, what if a piece of flesh suddenly falls before them one day?

The mortality rate of Evolved Humans is very high; no matter the level, if they are accidentally targeted, they are very likely to be preyed upon by natural enemies and then assassinated.

For them, this is the result they desire, because a high mortality rate means that as long as they hide well and are not discovered to become targets for hunting, then one day, they can obtain a piece of flesh and successfully Evolve. Moreover, the desire contained within the flesh and blood cannot deceive them.

Evolution is the meaning of their lives!

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In summary, the Sky Sand Gang has been slow to send anyone else, perhaps because they believe that [Steel Armor King] Abi encountered no danger but was delayed by some incident or for some other reason.

But since the other party was late, Su Hao’s mind started to race. He decided to personally go to Linyuan City to resolve everything.

I’ll make Yashan a Sniper Cannon first. If they still haven’t shown up after it’s done, then I’ll go find them myself.

Having made his decision, Su Hao stopped thinking about it and found Yashan, saying, “Yashan, how are the captives being re-educated?”

When this was mentioned, Yashan became very proud and said, “Excellent, Boss Wei! The Rune leg cuffs and Harmony handcuffs you specially designed are truly effective. If a prisoner disobeys or tries to escape and resist, the guards can activate the Domino in their hands, triggering a strong electric shock from the leg cuffs, rendering the prisoner unable to resist.”

During this time, even the most stubborn individuals have memorized our ‘Evolved Human Code of Conduct’ thoroughly. I believe in another year or two, they will become loyal members who firmly support our Temple Forest Society.

Moreover, the labor reform methods you proposed have greatly improved the transformation of Silin City’s appearance. The progress so far is very encouraging. Once those Evolved Humans fully commit to their work, their construction speed becomes very fast.

Boss Wei, you were right. Extraordinary power should be used to build a beautiful city. Oh, and I’ll have this made into a banner tomorrow and hung all over the streets and alleys!

Su Hao nodded and praised, “Well done, Yashan! The city you aspire to is slowly being shaped by you. In the future, you must protect your city well. If you have the chance, share this beauty with all the cities in the world.”

Yashan’s face was filled with aspiration, “Can we really share this beauty with the whole world?”

Su Hao affirmed, “Of course! Whether it succeeds depends on the power you hold. The rules of this world are decided by the strongest. As long as you have the strongest power, everyone will listen to you.

Of course, being strong alone is not enough. To maintain this simple beauty for a long time, there is another prerequisite: you must be right. You must truly bring people a good life, and everyone will support you.”

Then, to put it simply, Su Hao gave him examples: “For instance, Meng Chuan, Nana, and Suobang. They believe in the principles of the Temple Forest Society’s Thought-power. As long as you persevere, they will always support you until your ideals are realized.

And these three alone are not enough. You need more people to believe in the principles of the Temple Forest Society’s Thought-power, then lead them to jointly build your ideal homeland.”

“Do you understand, Yashan?”

Yashan understood this very quickly and immediately grasped the core point, answering firmly, “I understand, Boss Wei! First, I’ll become very powerful, then use that power to make everyone listen carefully as I explain the principles of the Temple Forest Society’s Thought-power, find those who agree, and eliminate those who don’t!”

Su Hao smiled and patted Yashan’s arm, “That’s right! Keep up the good work, you can definitely do it.”

At this moment, Su Hao could even see a blazing flame burning in Yashan’s eyes.

Su Hao changed the subject, “Yashan, take me to the best blacksmith in the city. It’s time to forge a weapon for you.”

Yashan asked uncertainly, “The Sniper Cannon you mentioned last time?”

Su Hao nodded, “That’s right! Let’s go!”

(End of Chapter)