"You mean genes?" Chen Xiao thought for a moment. "Could it be that these owls, and this owl bear...them?"
Monica chuckled softly, "What a child with a strong thirst for knowledge. You're very clever, and your guess was spot on. Indeed... these owls are all genetically modified from the owl bears themselves."
As she spoke, she looked at the owl-bear with the tender gaze one would give a lover: "My darling, it is the most perfect creature I have ever seen! The most perfect bio-beast... no, I should say the most perfect self-evolving creature! Hahahaha! You could say that the person who created this creature was simply a genius among geniuses!"
She paused for a moment, then looked at Chen Xiao triumphantly: "Someone as clever as you, could you possibly guess how this treasure evolved?"
"What's so hard to guess? Blood!" Chen Xiao snorted.
"No, no, no, if it's just simple bloodthirsty evolution, it doesn't show its perfection... The most perfect thing about my baby is... its ability to create its own food!"
Manufacturing...food? Manufacturing?!
"The Owl Bear only consumes blood with genetic mutations... that is, the blood of superhumans! Of course, the blood of any other creature with superpowers, such as bio-beasts, is also a delicious meal for the Owl Bear. However, creatures with superpowers are a minority in this world. Even bio-beasts with mutated genes are hard to find. But that won't stop my darling... Hahahaha!" Monica watched the Owl Bear eat, her eyes growing increasingly excited. She even couldn't help but lick her lips lightly, her fiery gaze carrying a hint of almost obsessive love!
What's terrifying is that this loving gaze wasn't directed at anyone else, but at that horrible monster!
Chen Xiao quickly pondered.
To create food... that is, to create superhumans and superhuman creatures?
“Its genetic makeup is mostly bats, a third canines, and a small part bears,” Monica said softly. “That means bats are its close relatives. When it needs to, it can capture bats and then… transform them into owls through blood or bodily fluids!”
"Change? How will it change?"
“It’s very simple, bite…and bleed! Of course, there’s also a very strange method, which is…mating!” When Monica mentioned mating, a hint of mockery appeared on her pale face, and even her breathing became a little more rapid.
—This woman is a pervert! Chen Xiao made a precise judgment in his mind.
"It can turn ordinary bats into owls, which is equivalent to creating a huge feast for itself! Then, by eating, it becomes stronger and more advanced! Hahahaha! Don't you think it's perfect?! Isn't it perfect?!"
Sure enough! At this moment, the corpse had almost drained of its blood. A small portion went into the owl bear's stomach, while most of it flowed into the soil—this practice seemed somewhat wasteful.
But it's okay... there's plenty of food here!
The owl-bear staggered over to another owl. This time, it crouched down and bit the other's neck! The owl howled desperately, its body trembling, but it dared not make the slightest move to resist! Even its claws only knew to frantically dig at the ground, but it didn't dare to swing them at the owl-bear.
Soon, that owl was killed, and then a third one...
After the third owl also perished in the owl-bear's jaws, Monica finally snapped her fingers.
"Alright, sweetheart. That's the end of the appetizer. Don't eat too much! There's a delicious main course waiting for you!"
At this moment, the owl-bear's body has undergone a slight change...
Chen Xiao wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but the creature seemed to have grown much taller and thicker in a short time. The white fur on its body shone even brighter! And the two bone spurs on its elbows seemed to have become sharper, their texture appearing harder, and the patterns on the bone blades were even denser…
“So, who’s going to be my baby’s main course first?” Monica took a step back.
"One last question," Chen Xiao said, looking at Monica. "And you? Who exactly are you? A caretaker? I sense your abilities are quite powerful, but you're using a shielding device... Dear teacher, guess what would happen if I attacked you first?"
As he spoke, Chen Xiao took a step toward Monica.
Monica sneered, "Little guy, don't waste your time on such ideas. With your pathetic few superpowers? Oh, right, little guy, you're the one who surprises me the most. I've never seen any superhuman possess multiple superpowers like you, but... it seems that the level of each of your superpowers is too low! To be honest, if your superpower level were even one level higher than it is now, I would never have bothered with you! But now... in front of me, you're like an owl in front of a bear! I could take you and your companions down with a flick of my finger."
Chen Xiao suddenly turned to look at Xiao Qing, his expression serious: "Cover me! It's very fast. Fight it!"
After saying that, Chen Xiao rushed towards Monica!
"A futile struggle."
Monica seemed to sigh, standing still without moving, she simply extended her little finger and gently hooked it!
roar!!
On either side, two owls that had been lying fearfully on the ground suddenly regained their ferocious appearance and pounced on Chen Xiao from the left and right! They stood right in front of Monica!
Chen Xiao had already rushed forward when he suddenly twisted his body swiftly. He forcefully dropped to the ground and rolled on the spot! The two owls missed their target, but their powerful physique allowed them to change their posture mid-air, their hind legs lunging fiercely at Chen Xiao!
Chen Xiao, still on the ground, roared and swiftly grabbed the hind leg of an owl! A powerful force slammed into Chen Xiao's chest! He felt as if he'd been struck by a hammer, and blood gushed from his mouth! But with his arms wrapped around the owl's hind leg, he twisted it with tremendous force!
Snap!
Although his superhuman strength had regressed by one level, his C-rank power still allowed Chen Xiao to unleash strength exceeding twice his body weight in an instant! Although the owl was a bio-engineered beast, it was still made of flesh and blood! After being twisted by Chen Xiao, it let out a mournful howl as its hind leg snapped instantly!
At that moment, another owl had already bitten down hard on Chen Xiao's shoulder! Sharp fangs pierced through the muscles of Chen Xiao's shoulder, but he didn't even flinch! Letting the blood instantly soak through his clothes, he suddenly grabbed something from his pocket and shoved it into the owl's mouth!
With a gulp, as if by instinct, Xiao swallowed the thing Chen Xiao had put in his mouth...
Then……
"burst!!"
Chen Xiao's eyes suddenly narrowed, and he let out a sharp shout!
Bang!
A burst of fire erupted from the owl's mouth. Even though its body was incredibly strong, its mouth was soft, and the explosion deep within its throat caused the owl to let out a painful roar. Its body slumped to the ground, writhing desperately, its arms trying to grasp its throat, but its severed limbs couldn't reach it. After several rolls, blood continued to flow from its mouth, and finally, it had no strength left to stand.
Chen Xiao had just gotten up from the ground when he heard Xiao Qing shout from behind!
Looking back, Xiao Qing's sword flashed, and he had already thrust several swords at the owl bear with all his might!
However, the bear's body was incredibly strong! Xiao Qing's sword light danced like snowflakes, but it only cut off a few white furs on its body. When the sword tip pierced its body, it was as if it had pierced a stone, unable to penetrate even a fraction of an inch!
Xiao Xiong seemed to have no intention of dodging. His eyes were filled with a fierce light as he coldly stared at Xiao Qing. He would only turn his head slightly when the sword in Xiao Qing's hand was about to pierce his eyes.
Xiao Qing was already leaping and dodging rapidly, performing a series of sword techniques with impenetrable precision, but the owl-bear stood there like a rock...