God of Pets

Taking advantage of the opportunity to deliver the snake shedding to Li Jinting, Chen Guan asked Deputy Officer Chu if he could transfer Bu Changning back to Team 17, even if just in name.

Deputy Officer Chu said it could be done, but even if Bu Changning's name was on Team 17, they still needed four people to compete; just having a name wouldn't even pass the registration.

Chen Guan thought it over and asked Deputy Officer Chu to grant him a visit; he wanted to see Bu Changning first before making a decision.

He wasn't afraid of Bu Changning going mad, because he found lunatics more interesting than regular people, and in terms of madness, no one could outdo his dad.

Visiting patients at Hospital No. 13 was like visiting a prisoner in jail; there was a reception room with glass thicker than bricks separating them, and they had to talk through phones face to face.

When Chen Guan saw Bu Changning through the glass in the reception room, he couldn't help but be surprised.

Bu Changning was wearing a hospital gown, looked very tidy, had well-groomed hair, and appeared normal in every way, nothing like a madman.

Bu Changning seemed even more normal in this calm state than when he was in the team, before any conflict with Chen Guan, so stable that it seemed unreal to Chen Guan.

"Chen Guan, I didn't expect you to visit me," Bu Changning said with a smile.

Chen Guan looked at the rather delicate-looking Bu Changning and almost couldn't believe it was him; this person was a total contrast to the Bu Changning in his memory.

"Neither did I," Chen Guan laughed, observing Bu Changning with interest.

If it wasn't Xiu Haofeng impersonating Bu Changning, then this Bu Changning was somewhat intriguing.

"Do you need me for something?" Bu Changning asked directly.

"Yes, the competition requires at least four people per team, and our team only has three," Chen Guan stated his purpose.

"If you can get me out, I'm willing to return to Team 17 and compete with you, and you can rest assured, I'm not a wreck and hold no grudge against you," Bu Changning immediately said.

"How can I trust you?" Chen Guan stared at Bu Changning and asked.

"Since you're already here, doesn't that mean you don't really care about that?" Bu Changning said calmly.

"When you were mad, I wasn't afraid, but now that you're not, frankly, I'm a bit scared," Chen Guan shrugged.

Bu Changning didn't speak, just looked at Chen Guan, then leaned closer to the glass, his eyes never leaving Chen Guan's, approaching slowly.

Until his lips almost touched the glass, he stopped, breathed onto the surface, then settled back down and began to write on the misty glass with his fingers.

"Devil's Scripture: Enter the path through emotions with the devil, the ghost arises from the dark heart. To be lowly to dust is to let go of everything, only complete despair brings purity. Only by becoming devil and ghost can one enter the path, and rebirth after breaking is the way to metamorphosis..."

The more Chen Guan read, the more surprised he became; this was clearly Bu Changning's Secret Technique. Remarkably, it drew energy from extreme emotions, requiring such emotions as a catalyst for each breakthrough, demanding wholehearted immersion, as no one can deceive their own heart. Thus, it's a Secret Technique only one with a dark heart can practice.

"So, you did all that for the Second Awakening?" Chen Guan finally understood why Bu Changning ended up on the opposing side of Team 17 for such a trivial matter, and got himself into such a state.

"I have already been reborn, now I just need a Second Awakening Secret Spirit to achieve Second Awakening. If you're not afraid, get me out, and before my Second Awakening, I can fight for you," Bu Changning said, wiping the words off the glazed surface.

Chen Guan laughed, "What is your Lifebound Talent?"

Bu Changning did not speak, nor breathe on the glass, but merely extended a finger, tracing patterns in the air with a smile.

"Black... Transformation... Ultimate... Villain..." Chen Guan deciphered the meaning of Bu Changning's writing.

"Give me a bit of time, I'll get you out," Chen Guan said, standing up to leave the reception room.

...

The 24 squads of the Reserve Team were all watching Team 17, wondering if they would sign up for the competition.

Some people wanted to see what Chen Guan and his team were really made of, while others hoped they wouldn't join to avoid lowering their own ranks.

Some believed Chen Guan and his team must be quite strong, after all, they managed to complete the gold tasks, not just one, but three gold tasks at once.

Jiang Tianqing, who loved fighting, couldn't wait to face off against Chen Guan.

Meanwhile, Xiu Haofeng was considering his chance to personally defeat Chen Guan if he entered the competition.

However, more people felt that there was something fishy about Chen Guan's team completing three gold tasks; someone behind the scenes must be pulling strings, otherwise, why would just the three of them complete tasks that even top squads couldn't?

Regardless, many were keeping an eye on Chen Guan and Team 17.

As expected, Chen Guan and Team 17 signed up for the competition, but what was unexpected was the inclusion of Bu Changning on the team.

"Haha, it seems like Team 17 really can't find anyone, bringing back Bu Changning."

"What use is that wreck?"

"Just making up the numbers, they can't find anyone else now."

"Aren't they afraid that Bu Changning will betray them again?"

The teams were talking about this, and when Xiu Haofeng heard it, he just sneered and said nothing.

He never considered a wreck like Bu Changning worth his attention.

Seeing Bu Changning's return, Men Dui and An Yiqi looked a bit uneasy, but Chen Guan had discussed Bu Changning with them beforehand, so they were mentally prepared.

Chen Guan wasn't particularly concerned with Bu Changning; it was just about filling out a roster, aiming for a ranking and rewards in the competition, without investing too much attention in him.

Moreover, the one Bu Changning should truly hate was Xiu Haofeng.

In the days leading up to the competition, Chen Guan focused on researching where to find a World-Defying Secret Spirit for a Second Awakening and practicing his Secret Skills.

Blood Hand Seal Level 10, Senluo Ghost Step Level 10, Profound Nether Yin Fire Palm Level 8, Azure Heaven Dominating Body Level 6, Netherworld Emperor Sword Technique Level 9.

The Profound Nether Yin Fire Palm and Azure Heaven Dominating Body consumed too much Primordial Energy, so even Chen Guan couldn't practice them continuously, hence their slower level increase. Though the Netherworld Emperor Sword Technique was high quality and required more proficiency, it didn't consume as much Primordial Energy, allowing Chen Guan to practice it more frequently and the level to rise quickly.

If the competition hadn't arrived, just two more days and Chen Guan could have reached Level 10 in the Netherworld Emperor Sword Technique.

The immense Primordial Energy and quick recovery brought by the Secret Technique of One made practicing Secret Skills extremely gratifying; what took others months of cultivation, Chen Guan could achieve in days.

On the draw day of the competition, Chen Guan, on behalf of Team 17, drew their first opponent: Xiu Haofeng's Team 1.

Upon seeing the draw results, Chen Guan squinted his eyes; it's not just him, nobody believed this was merely a coincidence.

There are no fateful coincidences, only meticulously arranged calculations from behind the scenes.

Indeed, it wasn't a coincidence. Xiu Haofeng intended to crush Chen Guan thoroughly in the first match, giving him no chance or room to showcase himself.