Third floor. Living quarters. Among the employees other than Su Hao, some lived here, while others were locals who went home after work. As the chief tool, Kong Yun had a room equipped with a kitchen and bathroom, about forty to fifty square meters in size. She was a newcomer, just a few days into the job, filled with both hope for the future and anxiety about whether she could do the work well. For a moment, she couldn't sleep, staring blankly at the night sky outside the window. Suddenly, She heard a muffled thud from the corridor outside. Who fell? Should she go check? She wondered. But going out in the middle of the night made her a bit scared. Instead, she focused on listening to the sounds outside. Thud— Thud— The muffled sounds came one after another, accompanied by panicked shouts. Kong Yun grew a little frightened. After thinking it over, she crawled out from under the covers. Quickly changed out of her pajama pants, threw on a jacket, and called her little lotus leaf, carefully creeping to the door. She hesitated for several seconds between opening it or not. Then she heard... "Ah—" A scream came from the stairwell. She recognized it as a female colleague's voice. Kong Yun didn't hesitate any longer. She yanked the door open and rushed out. "What's... wrong?" The stairwell lights were already on. She saw two female colleagues in pajamas. And two male colleagues who had just burst out of their rooms, weapons in hand. Everyone's gaze was fixed ahead... There, three people and three spirits lay sprawled in the corridor. A Dream Moth slowly fluttered down. The light shone on it, the patterns on its wings reflecting the glow. Dazzlingly bright. ... Bedroom. Su Hao was dreaming. He dreamed that Die Xiaodie had evolved into a Fairy Butterfly form, becoming a monarch-level spirit with chubby little cheeks. He pinched them, as if rediscovering the plumpness from her silkworm days. In the dream, Su Hao's tool company with Die Xiaodie gradually grew stronger, becoming a giant rivaling the Green Shade Group. His jade powder series dominated half of the world's jade powder sales. He even expanded the company into the new world, with branches in many cities. He was now a heavyweight of global importance. Just as he was about to enjoy a leisurely life as a big shot... He was jolted awake. "What's going on?" "Who's screaming?" "Where's Die Xiaodie?" Su Hao grabbed a jacket from the coat rack, threw it on, and rushed out. ... A temporary guard looked ashamed. "Boss, sorry, I didn't notice anything. The Blade Leaf Warrior was hypnotized by the intruder." Another temporary guard also lowered his head. No matter the reason, admitting fault first was the right move. Both spirit masters knew this well. Sure enough, Su Hao didn't blame them. He stepped forward, saw Die Xiaodie, and the bodies lying on the floor. His brow gradually furrowed. 'Three elite-level spirits!' 'They got within mere meters of my bedroom!' Too terrifying! Even with his spirit-reinforced physique, Su Hao felt a chill run through him. Could society ever be safe? How were ordinary citizens supposed to survive? Tears of frustration welled up in his heart, flowing like a river. Still feeling unsafe, he had Die Xiaodie layer hundreds of illusions on the people and spirits, ensuring they wouldn't wake up for the next few dozen hours. When that was done, he turned and asked, "Is everyone okay?" The employees reported that only two spirits were affected by the Wood Cotton Owl's hypnosis, now groggy, but thankfully no one was hurt. "Teacher (Boss), how do we handle these people?" They asked. Without hesitation, Su Hao picked up his phone and dialed a number. A three-digit number. 110! ... Huayang County, a residential complex. A plainclothes officer swiped the keycard borrowed from the property management to open the stairwell door. "Classmate Qin, is the fugitive in Building 05?" He asked. The student named Qin extended his hand, summoning a Master Hound. The hound sniffed the air, then nodded at him. Qin Yu spoke, "They're here. My spirit says the strongest scent is on the third floor. "Captain Huang, there might be some noise soon. Please have your people calm the residents, especially keeping them from getting curious and coming close." Captain Huang nodded, and a dozen plainclothes officers dispersed. Qin Yu and four other students quickly ran upstairs. They were third-year students at Yunhua University, among the top in their year. Today, their five-person team was assembled to capture three troublesome fugitives. Three elite-level fugitives! After two weeks of tracking, they'd finally found their hideout! They reached the third-floor door, waited a moment, and team leader Qin Yu spoke: "Everyone, stick to the plan. My Master Hound will break down the door and charge in. Yang Yi, your flying spirits will block the windows from outside. We need to subdue those three spirits quickly. "Especially that Explosive Mushroom—under no circumstances can we let it self-destruct..." His gaze swept over the others. He raised his right hand, counting down from five to one with his fingers. The next moment, Boom— The Master Hound swung a punch, smashing the door to pieces. A swarm of spirits rushed in. "Surrender... where are they?" ... A few minutes later. "Captain Huang, bad news. For some reason, the three fugitives have left." "Can you still track them?" "Yes, they can't have been gone more than an hour." The Master Hound sniffed and sniffed, following the scent trails of the three. Finally... Qin Yu looked at the building ahead and asked, "What's that place?" "It's a lab, recently opened, owned by a promising young spirit breeder." Captain Huang's expression suddenly changed. "Damn, those fugitives aren't going to rob the lab, are they? If something happens there..." He couldn't imagine the consequences if that young breeder, whom the higher-ups valued so much, got into trouble in his jurisdiction. "Let's move!" Qin Yu was worried too. He called his Master Hound and hurried toward the lab. The sliding gate at the entrance was open, and the group rushed in. Just then... Coming out of the building were several uniformed officers. Qin Yu froze, staring wide-eyed at the officers. "Captain Zhou, are you...?" Captain Huang, catching up, recognized someone and asked. "We..." Captain Zhou pointed behind him. Several officers and a few plainclothes spirit masters were carrying out three unconscious people. Along with them, three spirits were being brought out. Captain Zhou said, "Some good citizens just caught a few fugitives. We're taking them in for interrogation." The three being carried out—one tall and thin, one round and fat, and another with a prominent black mole on his forehead. Though unconscious, they twitched occasionally, their faces twisted as if trapped in a terrible nightmare. But they couldn't wake up. Soft white light illuminated the surroundings. The faces of the three criminals were clearly visible to Qin Yu and the other Yunhua University students. They were the very ones. The fugitives they'd chased for two weeks. Now completely unconscious. The three spirits, locked in special material cages, lay motionless too. What... Had happened? How had they been taken down without a sound, without a scratch? And with them, their academic credits. The male students from Yunhua University fell silent; the female students wept. ... "So diligent." Su Hao waved goodbye to the dozen or so spirit masters, quietly marveling at how attentive the Yunhua City Spirit Master Guild was. ... A few days later. Zhong Yunrui and others arrived from all over Dragon Country. Six people in total. They were the ones Su Hao had selected, with reliable characters. Likewise, they understood the excellence of the Su-style cultivation plan better than others. Employment contracts were quickly signed. Six people, split into two groups. They rotated shifts, each getting half the time off to do other things. Su Hao provided them with the most complete cultivation plans and after-sales service. They guarded the lab for him. The pay wasn't high, even low. But Zhong Yunrui and the others had no complaints. Because... They saw in Su Hao the hope of breaking through to the transcendent level! Even if it was just a glimmer. Even if it took years. It was still better than... staying mediocre at the elite level! ... With the guard arrangements settled. The research experiments on the Prayer Mantis proceeded steadily under his arrangement and guidance, with the chief tool's efforts. Seeing the lab work on track, Su Hao didn't stay any longer. He went home first, then took Die Xiaodie and flew back to Whale Island. University—Su Hao was coming back!
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