Zongman: Evolution Paradise Chapter 067

From the moment Shizuka Marikawa agreed to be taken out of Kichijouji, their fates were completely bound together, with no other options.

Last night was a bit too much. Shizuka Marikawa clearly overestimated her strengthened body. Lying on the bed, still half-asleep, Xu Lun used the Golden Light Curse to rub her lower abdomen, which finally made her feel a bit more comfortable.

Under Shinobu Kochou’s strange gaze, Xu Lun entrusted Shizuka Marikawa to her before preparing to head to Mount Natagumo.

…

Two Kasugai Crows flew to Xu Lun’s shoulders, one on the left and one on the right. One was aloof, while the other’s eyes clearly showed it was mentally challenged.

Yes, the other one was reconstructed from a banana.

But it now had a new name: Buna.

Since Xu Lun learned it only had a number, he gave it a more formal name.

Banana.

Short for Buna. Although a bit hasty, the banana didn’t know the origin of the name and was quite excited about it.

Ever since it learned that it could leave the workshop by transforming into other shapes, it replicated the appearance of Black Sun and became this form.

It was one-eyed as a banana, and still one-eyed as a crow, which coincidentally made it symmetrical with Black Sun.

However, its feathers had a metallic sheen, and its eyes were dull and foolish, making it easy to distinguish.

At this moment, it was incessantly trying to communicate with Black Sun.

“Hello.”

“Do you need treatment for your single eye?”

“According to a crow’s physiology, having only one eye affects vision.”

“Darwin’s Workshop has rich experience in body repair. I can fix you.”

“Hello.”

“Why aren’t you talking?”

“Can’t you speak?”

Black Sun was so annoyed by it that it flapped its wings and flew into the sky.

Watching Black Sun leave, Buna paused for a moment, then turned its gaze to Xu Lun. Before it could speak, Xu Lun warned it.

“If you dare speak to me, I’ll throw you back into the workshop.”

He wondered why only this thing was left in the workshop.

When he first released it, Xu Lun was a bit worried it would say, “Finally, you fell for it.”

Unexpectedly, what came out wasn’t a demon monkey, but a Tang Monk.

Pinching Jorōgumo’s cute little face, Xu Lun felt greatly relieved.

At least his creations didn’t turn out like that.

Catching some squirrels, wild boars, and birds, Xu Lun constantly experimented with these creatures on the road to understand the nature of the workshop’s changes.

The thought of Kotaka also developing feelings for him made Xu Lun feel disgusted.

It’s worth mentioning that while Xu Lun was checking, he discovered that Black Sun was also a female crow.

Gender, species, degree of transformation by the workshop…

Controlling these variables, Xu Lun obtained the experimental results.

The workshop not displaying these consequences before transformation already proved that this wasn’t brainwashing, but a natural affection from the creation towards its creator.

This affection would vary based on different thoughts.

Female creatures generally leaned towards dependence, while male creatures would lean more towards reverence.

Of course, male homosexuals were an exception. Without guessing, Xu Lun knew it would never be reverence, but rather blasphemy.

Moreover, not every degree of influence could produce this special reaction. The influence of the workshop had to be extremely significant.

For example, Shizuka Marikawa, a normal person, received Veronica’s enhancement in the workshop, and Jorōgumo broke through the limits of a demon by being reborn in the workshop.

Only this level of influence could give birth to a “qualification.”

Ordinary grafting abilities or extraction abilities would not bring about change. Giving that wild boar an intelligence mutation only made it go from wanting to ram Xu Lun to wanting to ram Xu Lun while cursing him.

The mixed blessing completely turned into good news.

This made Xu Lun breathe a sigh of relief. His well-planned matters would not be affected by the workshop.

…

After two days of fermentation, the common people of Natagumo City already knew about the death of Lower Rank Five.

Just as they were about to let loose, embrace freedom, and incidentally burn, kill, and plunder, they encountered the Lower Ranks who had been transferred to this location.

Natagumo was now particularly desolate. If before it was entering its twilight years, now it was not far from death.

Following Black Sun’s guidance in the sky, Xu Lun found Swordsman Murata, who was stationed in Natagumo.

Even in danger, Swordsman Murata’s demeanor remained unchanged. Not only was he unharmed, his middle-parted hair wasn’t even messy.

If he weren’t a “Luck Pillar,” Xu Lun would seriously suspect he had defected.

Beside Murata, there was also a yellow-haired swordsman who had already drawn his sword vigilantly, looking in their direction.

Xu Lun raised his eyebrows in surprise, revealing his figure inside the house.

“Long time no see, yo.”

Murata, who was wondering why Zenitsu Agatsuma had drawn his sword, shivered, only then realizing there was an extra person in the room.

Recognizing the face, he breathed a sigh of relief, lowering his voice to ask, “Didn’t you go to learn breathing techniques? Why would the Demon Slayer Corps send you?”

Confirming it was someone he knew, Zenitsu Agatsuma also put down his sword and quietly stood aside.

“We’ll talk about that later. Which Lower Rank did you see come to Natagumo?”

Getting to the point, Murata explained responsibly, “That’s a demon with a cross-shaped scar on its forehead. According to information from other swordsmen, it should be Lower Rank Four.”

Xu Lun gave Murata a strange look, then silently activated his Heavenly Eye.

“So now there’s good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear?”

Murata asked hesitantly, “What… bad news?”

“The bad news is that demon is named Byoha, and he’s a ninja. Your reconnaissance must have been discovered, and he’s currently fishing. He’ll make his move tonight.”

Xu Lun activated his divine sense to scan the surroundings. Soon, a smile appeared on his face as he located Byoha.

He tapped Jorōgumo, and several spider silks scattered out of the house under Xu Lun’s guidance.

“What’s the good news then? Did a Pillar from the Demon Slayer Corps also come?”

Seeing Xu Lun’s relaxed demeanor, Murata also felt relieved.

“The good news is, the Demon King didn’t kill all the Lower Ranks. No need to worry about not getting enough paradise coins.”

“Huh?”

Murata didn’t understand what Xu Lun meant until Xu Lun opened the door and walked straight to another residence.

Motioning for the two of them to stay outside the door and block the sunlight, Xu Lun then opened the door. White spider silk filled the room, and in the center was a wicked demon impaled by spider silk, suspended in mid-air.

Written in its eyes was precisely!

“Lower Rank Four!”

Zenitsu Agatsuma murmured.

“Who are you!”

Byoha spoke in shock and anger.

In just a few seconds, he had been controlled by the sudden spider silk, his proud speed completely useless.

“Who else came to Natagumo?”

Xu Lun asked Byoha, receiving a look as if he were an idiot.

Xu Lun didn’t feel anything. The Golden Light Curse gathered in his hand, extending to Byoha’s body, making a corrosive sound.

“Then I’ll rephrase the question. Do you have any enemies? Your relationships as demons don’t seem to be very good.”

Indeed, Byoha did have demons he hated. He glanced at his current situation and chuckled, “Daki and Enmu.”

Xu Lun pondered, “So, there’s at least one Upper Rank, right?”

Without further conversation, Xu Lun casually severed Byoha’s neck and absorbed him into the workshop.

[You have killed Lower Rank Four – Byoha]

[You have obtained Lower Rank Four – Byoha’s treasure chest]

[Your Twelve Kizuki mission completion has increased]

“How did Mr. Xu Lun guess that?”

Murata, on the side, was both shocked by Xu Lun’s strength and puzzled by his judgment.

“It’s normal for someone to drag a few enemies down with them before they die, but I’m also his enemy. Presumably, there’s a trap aimed at me, and above Daki, it can only be a stronger Upper Rank.”

Looking at Murata’s worshipful gaze, Xu Lun thought of something else and added to the two of them, “Of course, demons’ intelligence doesn’t seem to be very high. It’s also possible I overestimated him. Maybe he didn’t even think of setting a trap for me and just simply named the demons he hated.”

“But whether there is one or not, we must be prepared for it…”

Xu Lun caressed Jorōgumo, thinking to himself: Upper Rank One is unlikely; Muzan must be testing things now.

“If there really is one, who could it be?”