Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
When he entered the classroom, many students had already gathered around to discuss what had happened this time around.
“Did you see that? The miracle that had happened to this plant has really appeared next to us. If not for the government’s control, I would have run over to take a closer look.”
“You guys are really not afraid of danger. Rumor has it that many of the houses there have been destroyed by the tree branches, and many of the residents have been injured. Many of them have gone missing as well. Besides, the underground water system has been disabled by the tree roots.”
“When I went out earlier, I told my grandfather that I wanted to go and take a look. My grandfather was so angry that he almost slapped me. I didn’t dare to go there!”
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Qi Shu had just walked to his seat when a plump student behind him waved at him mysteriously. It was as if he had a secret to tell him.
Qi Shu sat down and turned around to ask, “Wang Xingchen, what’s wrong? What are you doing? Did you not do your homework again? Do you want me to help you?”
Wang Xingchen chuckled and said mysteriously, “Am I the kind of person who doesn’t do homework? I want to ask you if you knew what other functions this ancient tree has? I know a little about it!”
Qi Shu’s interest was piqued. He asked him at once, “Other functions? What other functions could this tree have? Can it bear fruit?”
Wang Xingchen looked around and realized that no one was looking at him. Then, he leaned forward and whispered to him.
“I think you and I have the best relationship, and you’re not the kind of person that doesn’t keep their mouth shut. That’s why I’m telling you about this. However, don’t go around telling people, or my father will beat me up.”
Qi Shu’s curiosity was aroused. He asked straight away, “It’s me. How can you be worried? Tell me quickly!”
Wang Xingchen spoke slowly.
“I remember that my dad had mentioned something about this before. An ancient tree that has suddenly undergone evolution will give birth to a source of life, but this source of life will be highly beneficial to humans. It might be able to speed up human evolution.”
Wang Xingchen’s expression turned serious as he spoke softly.
“It can even allow an ordinary person to become a powerful evolver without any side effects. It can even extend one’s lifespan. Can you imagine how valuable it is?”
Qi Shu was shocked when he heard this. It was definitely a valuable skill to let an ordinary person become a powerful evolver without any side effects. Countless people have dreamed of it!
It was no wonder that the government had used the army to lock down the place. The strangers that he had met along the way were definitely there for this source of life.
Other things aside, just the increase in lifespan alone was enough to make plenty of people fall for the temptation.
Qi Shu did not doubt the truth of his words. His classmate’s had a pretty good family background. He heard that his father was an evolver that was working in the government department.
Just as Qi Shu was about to ask something else, he suddenly felt the classroom quieten down. He turned around and saw that Miss Lin Xueru had arrived at the lecture podium before class started.
Lin Xueru was a little different from she was usually. At that moment, there was a hint of panic and worry on her face. She clapped her hands to make everyone calm down.
“Students, I’ve just received a notice from the school’s higher-ups. Due to a special situation, our school is temporarily suspended. We’ll notify you when classes resume.”
“Also, the students living in the dormitory are not allowed to leave the school. After returning home, try not to wander around, especially at night.
“As your teacher, I have to remind you that curiosity kills the cat! Okay, after the bell rings, you can leave school and go where you should go!”
After Lin Xueru said these words, she hurriedly left the classroom.
“What’s going on? Why are classes being suspended just like that? Is it because of the ancient tree? What’s the big deal about it? It’s just a tree that grew a little bigger, isn’t it?”
“That’s right! It’s one or two kilometers away from us. What’s there to be afraid of?”
“Forget it, I’m going home. I’ll listen to the teacher’s arrangement and won’t go out for the time being. After all, I’ve never seen her so flustered before. This time, things are definitely not that simple!”
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An uproar broke out among the students as they began to discuss fervently. Some did not pay it any mind, while others quietly packed their things and hurried home.
Qi Shu recalled what he had encountered today. At that moment, he felt like a storm was coming.
This place was like a barrel of gunpowder. Normally, nothing would happen, but the barrel would explode as long as there was a spark. The consequences of this incident were definitely not something that an ordinary person could bear.
Wang Xingchen spoke up seriously.
“Qi Shu, the supernatural incident that the teacher mentioned is probably related to the ancient tree. Don’t go out after you return home. I didn’t want to tell you this, but you have to know now.”
“Currently, the internal operations of the government have been severely affected due to the recovery of magical energy because many evil criminals have evolved and become harder to control. Although they have been suppressed through violence, it is only temporary.”
“The influence of the revival of magical energy is increasing. There’s no way to hide it anymore. The government wants to publicize the revival and the evolvers so that people will bee aware of how to defend themselves against it. After all, many people have developed evil thoughts after they evolved.
After Qi Shu heard these words, his heart became heavy. He did not expect the recovery of magical energy to cause such serious consequences to society in such a short period of time.
It was no wonder that the stranger he met just now had a gaze that was as chilling as that of a hungry wolf’s. It was very likely that this person was one of those highly vicious people. At this moment, they had already set their eyes on the source of life that was about to evolve from this ancient tree.
If that was the case, then his previous analogy was not wrong. This place was like a barrel of gunpowder. It took just a little bit more for the spark to explode the barrel. This spark was the source of life!
The school had made the decision to suspend classes this time around. It seemed that there were definitely many evil people hiding in the vicinity. Even the government might not be able to find them immediately.
He did not dare to act rashly. After all, these vicious criminals would not care about the lives of ordinary people. Otherwise, the higher-ups would not have made the decision to suspend classes.
This was definitely a huge crisis!
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