"King!" The warriors of the Seventh Squad respectfully looked at Ye Qiu, their shout shaking the sky!

The next moment, the entire space froze!

King...

King?

What's going on?

Such incredible elite soldiers, kneeling on one knee, calling an ordinary-looking man their king?

Shocked gazes fell upon Ye Qiu one after another!

Especially the few girls who came out with Ye Qiu, their expressions were particularly brilliant!

Just moments ago, they were admiring the warriors of the Seventh Squad, even clamoring to become their girlfriends, yet they never thought the most formidable man was right beside them!

Ye Qiu, however, remained extraordinarily calm, slightly nodded at the warriors, and said, "You guys keep the Black Pearl safe, I'll take them back."

After speaking, he left with the girls.

...

The next few days were much calmer.

Under the upper echelon's arrangement, the Demon Corps Seventh Squad cooperated with the police, searching for the panther monsters everywhere, trying to obtain more Black Pearls. They tightened security not just in the city center, but also in the nature reserve where the Black Panther first appeared, and surrounding cities!

However, after several days, none of these panther monsters were seen again!

Those ferocious creatures seemed to vanish into thin air!

Five days later.

In the afternoon, Ye Qiu routinely came to Lin Haode's laboratory to check on the progress of the research on the black orb.

As he stepped in, he saw Lin Haode sitting there with a worried expression.

"Encountered another problem? If there's anything you need, just let me know, I'll definitely help you solve it." Ye Qiu said calmly.

"It's not about the research." Lin Haode shook his head helplessly and said, "You know, I work at a biological research institute under the Wang Family, and Wang Rong might have tracked my whereabouts to find something.

This morning, she sent people over, saying they wanted to take away Wang Qiangmin and also wanted to take the black orb and our research data, but I stopped them."

"Sigh..." Saying this, Lin Haode sighed heavily, and the worry in his eyes became even more intense, "Ye Qiu, you should be clear about Wang Rong's identity; her ancestors once held national level titles.

This woman is extremely domineering. In the Capital City, she didn't hesitate to rely on the Wang Family's power to go on a rampage. Her subordinates clearly have their eyes on the black orb, and if they get angry, it might cause quite a stir."

"Wang Rong?"

Ye Qiu was startled. Although he hadn't interacted with Wang Rong, he knew about her identity, but he didn't care. With a faint smile, his expression calm, he said, "No need to worry, just continue with the research as usual, I'll take care of Wang Rong's matters."

After saying this, Ye Qiu immediately made a call, arranging for several Demon Corps soldiers to come and protect the laboratory.

"Tell me about the research results over the past few days." With everything arranged, Ye Qiu changed the subject and asked.

Lin Haode nodded slightly, a bit excitedly, and said, "Indeed, there have been some results in the past few days. Currently, we have preliminarily extracted the Genetic Potion. Once injected, the person's cell metabolism will accelerate comprehensively.

In other words, it is now possible to induce human evolution without any side effects, but..."

Lin Haode's brows suddenly knitted tightly, and his expression became extremely serious.

"But what? Just say it." Ye Qiu said calmly.

Lin Haode took a deep breath and gravely said, "By using the black orb to extract the Genetic Potion, there's a residue of Black Matter, which is the core substance causing side effects from the Black Pearl. This substance has an extremely strong pollution ability."

"Look at this." Lin Haode pointed to a steel ball with a diameter of over ten centimeters on the research table, and said more seriously, "The residual Black Matter from the potion extraction cannot be eliminated, so we have to put it all in this specially made steel ball.

The things inside are terrifying. If released all at once, it will spread and cause pollution rapidly, and by then, all life in Jiangnan City will be extinct!"

"What?" Hearing Lin Haode's words, Ye Qiu's face was filled with intense shock!

That leftover Black Matter is indeed too terrifying!

If such a horrifying substance were obtained by ill-intentioned forces, it would surely result in devastating consequences!

If it can't be completely eliminated, it absolutely must be protected!

Ye Qiu pondered for a moment, then frowned and asked, "Is there really no way to eliminate that Black Matter?"

"Currently, there isn't." Lin Haode shook his head and said, "However, we have started researching how to reduce the production of this Black Matter while seeing if we can further enhance the Genetic Potion's power."

"You must be cautious, make sure the Black Matter doesn't leak out under any circumstances." Ye Qiu continuously instructed, his words undeniable.

After chatting briefly with Lin Haode, he left the laboratory.

The following days remained extremely peaceful, with no Panther monsters appearing!

A new week, Monday!

Ye Qiu arrived at the company, teasing the receptionist girl as usual when suddenly, his phone rang.

It was a call from Bai Lan.

Without much thought, Ye Qiu answered immediately.

Bai Lan's cool voice came through, "Ye Qiu, I have a class reunion to attend at Mingquan Hotel. Come with me."

"A class reunion also needs me to come along? Just say you want to go on a date with me." Ye Qiu laughed.

"Stop wasting time! Hurry up and come over!" Bai Lan, lazy to bother with him, admonished, then hung up.

Ye Qiu shook his head, helplessly, and went to Bai Lan's office.

...

Mingquan Hotel.

Outside the top-notch private room, stood a line of bodyguards, each exuding an imposing aura, making anyone realize that the people inside the room were not ordinary.

Indeed, inside the private room were wealthy and powerful second-generation heirs of influential families!

A rich heir with gold-rimmed glasses lightly swirled the wine glass in his hand, smiling lightly, "Everyone, have any of you paid attention to Bai Lan?"

"Bai Lan? She was the school belle back then, of course, we paid attention! Let me tell you, this woman is not just about being pretty; shortly after graduating, she founded the Bai Group all by herself, truly impressive!"

"What's most admirable is that although her family is powerful, she never used a single penny from them since founding the Bai Group, building it entirely from scratch!"

"Marrying a woman like that would be a blessing cultivated over several lifetimes."

"Marry her? It's not that easy! Bai Lan is famously known as the Ice Queen, what ordinary man could manage that?"

Mentioning Bai Lan, the heirs at the table immediately perked up, discussing animatedly, every man brewing his little scheme to gain Bai Lan's favor during this reunion.

If they could make Bai Lan their girlfriend, they could boast about it for a lifetime!

Creak—

As they talked, suddenly, the door of the private room opened.

Then, a stunning woman in a pale blue dress entered the room with a man.

Seeing Bai Lan appear, everyone immediately fell silent and looked over!

But their focus wasn't on Bai Lan, rather, it was on the man beside her, Ye Qiu!

Seeing Bai Lan enter with a man, the guy with glasses coldly snorted, speaking sinisterly, "Bai Lan, why is your bodyguard so ignorant of manners? Didn't he see our bodyguards waiting outside?"

"Exactly, a bodyguard so oblivious should be fired to avoid embarrassment!"

"Out, out, don't be so inconsiderate!"

With the glasses-wearer taking the lead, others in the room also looked at Ye Qiu with disdain, urging him to leave.

Why should a mere bodyguard stand so close to a goddess like Bai Lan?

"You're mistaken." Before Ye Qiu could respond, Bai Lan shook her head, smiled politely, and said, "Ye Qiu isn't my bodyguard; he's my boyfriend."

"Boy... Boyfriend?"

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