Dangerous Elements (Chapter 114)
Ye Sheng gazed at Sen Lan's handsome face. It had been many days since they last saw each other, but she still remembered this man who appeared gentlemanly yet was truly sinister.
When she worked at the base research institute, she had served as Sen Lan's assistant, responsible for documenting the daily lives of those who successfully used the transformation potion.
Unlike others who died after consuming the potion, Sen Lan not only survived but also awakened a special ability.
He could communicate effortlessly with polluted creatures and even connect with them over long distances through brain waves.
As a result, the research institute placed great importance on Sen Lan's unique capabilities.
However, Sen Lan secretly planned an escape, which ultimately went smoothly. During his escape, he also freed the imprisoned Chen Yuan...
Ye Sheng still vividly recalled the moment she handed the escape tools to Chen Yuan.
The look of madness in her eyes as she stared at her, combined with her shadow-manipulating ability, made her even more terrifying.
She was like a Ghost lurking in the shadows, capable of startling you at any moment.
Strangely, Chen Yuan seemed to take a peculiar interest in her. It made her wonder if this was another unfortunate twist of fate: a bad peach blossom, as they called it.
Thinking this, Ye Sheng shifted her gaze to the side and, sure enough, saw Chen Yuan with her gray hair and gray eyes.
Her intense stare seemed to burn holes through her. Ye Sheng pursed her lips, a hint of helplessness flashing in her dark eyes.
She had come here to broaden her horizons, but now, just moments after arriving at the auction, she felt the urge to leave. Her enthusiasm had already waned.
It had been quite some time since Sen Lan and Chen Yuan escaped from the research institute, yet they still hadn't been recaptured.
Why were the base officials so ineffective?
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While Ye Sheng silently complained, Sen Lan maintained his composed demeanor.
He made no effort to hide and even offered Ye Sheng a gentle smile. His calm and open attitude showed no trace of the panic one might expect from a fugitive.
Then, he raised his left hand, placing his index finger against his lips in a silent gesture, signaling her not to speak.
Though his expression seemed harmless, the underlying threat was unmistakable.
Ye Sheng raised her hand expressionlessly, making an 'ok' gesture.
As long as they didn't interfere with her, she wouldn't say a word, nor would she disrupt the auction... Wait!
A sudden realization struck Ye Sheng, and though she didn't look at Sen Lan again, she quickly pulled Gu Luoyu aside and chose a nearby seat to sit down.
After ensuring no one was around, she leaned closer to Gu Luoyu and whispered, "Gu Luoyu, how about we go home now?"
"Huh?" Gu Luoyu tilted her head in confusion and immediately asked, "What's wrong?"
"I just spotted two dangerous individuals, the high-level ones listed on the wanted flyer. They’re here, and I suspect they’re planning to rob the super-grade transformation potion!"
Ye Sheng felt incredibly unlucky.
Judging by the security measures at the black market auction, it was clear that thorough precautions had been taken.
Yet, these two bold individuals, Sen Lan and his accomplice, seemed intent on pulling off a heist!!!
Of course, Ye Sheng might have been overthinking things, but the circumstances forced her to consider the worst.
After Sen Lan and the others escaped from the institute, no matter how much money they could make, it would have been impossible for them to accumulate tens of millions of points in such a short time.
Moreover, during her time as Sen Lan's assistant, Ye Sheng had noticed his repeated interest in super-grade transformation potions.
However, the institute had always refused to provide him with the drug.
All these factors combined gave Ye Sheng a sinking feeling in her chest.
When she sensed that something bad might happen, her first instinct was to leave immediately. When in doubt, it was always better to run first.
"It's okay. I'm here, so don't worry too much."
Unlike Ye Sheng, who wanted to flee, Gu Luoyu seemed intrigued and eager to stay and observe.
The black market auction was a chaotic affair, with multiple forces involved. However, it was clear that the base officials had also joined in, using the event to boost the "reputation" of the transformation potion.
This would make future sales or other dealings much easier. In short, this auction was a test of the waters.
Therefore, disrupting this auction would take considerable courage, a blatant provocation, only slightly less audacious than Gu Luoyu's own game of 'hide and seek' with the base.
Ye Sheng sighed helplessly as she looked at Gu Luoyu, who seemed to be relishing the potential chaos.
She had never seen Gu Luoyu so eager to join in the excitement before!
However, with Gu Luoyu's reassurance, Ye Sheng's panic quickly subsided like a receding tide, and her heart soon settled.
Ever since their trip to the wilderness valley, Ye Sheng had become acutely aware of Gu Luoyu's strength.
She wasn't as weak as she appeared. On the contrary, she was incredibly powerful.
Though it seemed inconsistent with her delicate and pretty face, it was the truth.
Ye Sheng's initial suggestion to leave had been driven by panic and her usual habit of avoiding danger.
But after hearing Gu Luoyu's words, she quickly remembered the truth.
With Gu Luoyu's strength, there was no need to flee from danger.
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Because Gu Luoyu could handle any danger that arose.
It seemed Ye Sheng needed to get used to the feeling of having such a powerful ally by her side. The "little one" wasn't so pitiful after all...
Once she realized this, Ye Sheng stopped worrying.
Just then, Mo Lin, who had finally fixed the price increaser, curiously poked his head over and asked, "Sister Ye, what are you talking about? You look so serious!"
"Nothing much. I just feel that with so many people attending this auction, there’s bound to be some chaos later!"
At that moment, Ye Sheng leaned back in her chair, her expression relaxed.
She no longer dwelled on what Sen Lan and the others might be planning, nor did she worry about the aftermath of the auction.
After all, with Gu Luoyu around, she didn’t need to fret about safety.
Hey, actually, she also wanted to see the excitement!
After listening to Ye Sheng's words, Mo Lin nodded repeatedly.
"Yes, fortunately, I have no interest in the transformation potion. But big families are like sharks that smell blood, they're determined to win this auction!"
In response, Ye Sheng, who knew a lot of inside information, simply smiled and said nothing more.
Even the highest-grade transformation potions had side effects, potentially making users bloodthirsty and carnivorous.
The top families in the base would definitely avoid using them, but the same couldn't be said for those in the upper and lower layers of the pyramid-shaped hierarchy.
Ordinary residents, on the other hand, were desperate for super-grade potions to escape the high mortality rates, hoping to turn their lives around and gain the strength to survive.
However, if injecting the potion meant gaining special abilities, even at the cost of becoming bloodthirsty, it might still be an acceptable trade-off for many.
As Ye Sheng sighed inwardly, the auction participants began to file in one after another.
Half an hour later, the black market guards swiftly closed the doors and windows.
An auctioneer in a suit walked in, heading straight to the circular booth, and the auction began.