Master of Monster Synthesis

"Hah..."

The giant Spine-eating Gu struggled frantically, but the emerald-green vines wrapping it grew tighter the more it thrashed. Even from a distance, the creaking sound of its armor under unbearable pressure could be heard.

The Groot, enhanced to the Nightmare Six-star level, was not just for support!

However, it was precisely because this Spine-eating Gu's blood-colored mist couldn't convert flame energy; otherwise, the wood-attribute Groot wouldn't have caught it so easily.

The Spine-eating Gu capable of converting flame energy had already been drained dry by the greedy snake earlier.

In front of everyone, Qin Shou waved his hand and collected the Spine-eating Gu.

This crisis in West City was thus resolved.

...

"Oh, come on, Lao Qin! You could've handled it yourself, so why push me to the front? I almost got killed..."

On the sofa, Long Xia clutched his chest, wincing at the lingering pain while complaining nonstop.

Qin Shou placed a box of Gold Devouring Potions on the table, rolled his eyes, and replied, "I originally thought they were after the Giant Stone Statue, so I had you make an appearance to draw them out. Who knew they were actually coming for me?"

The Ultimate Spine-eating Gu breaking into the Demigod Realm and two overly arrogant Spine-eating Gu coming to confront him—Qin Shou truly hadn't anticipated that.

Not all Spine-eating Gu were as strategic and cautious as the previous "Leng Wanbai." Most acted impulsively without thinking.

Take the two Spine-eating Gu from earlier: to Qin Shou, their behavior was downright idiotic.

The Ultimate Spine-eating Gu had just reached the Demigod Realm, and its "little brothers" thought they could afford to stop hiding and create trouble for him in haste. Now, who knows where they're sulking in anger!

With their failed attempt, combined with news spreading about the resurgence of the Spine-eating Gu threat, Qin Shou had thoroughly offended the Demonic Group.

But it wasn't a big concern. As long as the Ultimate Spine-eating Gu didn't personally act, Qin Shou had nothing to fear.

He then pushed the Gold Devouring Potions toward Long Xia. "Take these; they'll be enough to help you break into Vajra Seven Stars."

After a pause, Qin Shou also pulled out the remaining Muto Eggs.

"These are Muto Eggs, and they're significantly stronger than the Gold Devouring Potions. Breaking into Vajra Nine Stars in a short period shouldn't be an issue."

Curious, Long Xia fiddled with the Muto Eggs. "Lao Qin, you sure have a lot of good stuff!"

Regarding the Muto Eggs, he didn't seem particularly surprised, as if he had expected it all along.

Long Xia understood Qin Shou's talents better than anyone. Without exceptional external aids, it wouldn't be possible for him to achieve such rapid advancement into the Unbreakable Realm.

Since Qin Shou was willing to help him, Long Xia no longer felt shy or self-conscious about accepting assistance, like he had in the past.

After offering his thanks, Long Xia stored the treasures in his Space Wristwatch and spoke in a more serious tone.

"Lao Qin, the resurgence of the Spine-eating Gu puts us in significant trouble—trouble aimed squarely at you. Are you confident you can handle it?"

Qin Shou waved his hand dismissively. "I've got it under control. The Spine-eating Gu originates from the Demonic Group, and I've already reported the matter to the principal. Soon, all major organizations will take action.

The Ultimate Spine-eating Gu, even if still alive, likely won't have the energy to come after me. As for the others, they're hardly a threat—I have my ways of dealing with them."

Long Xia's expression remained worried. "But Lao Qin, knowing the nature of those organizations, will they actually act without a vested interest?"

Qin Shou sneered, "The resources controlled by the Demonic Group are beyond imagination. If the Group collapses, the organizations will seize the opportunity to carve up the spoils. That's a golden opportunity; they'd rush to do it. How could they possibly hesitate or hold back?"

Long Xia nodded. "True, even if they don't care about the interests of Earth's human population, they won't abandon their own benefits."

"Beep beep..."

Suddenly, the communicator flashed, and Qin Shou grinned. "Look, news has arrived."

At the same time, Long Xia's communicator also lit up.

He glanced at it, and his expression shifted. "It's a global wanted notice for all humans!"

[Confirmed Spine-eating Gu List]

[Federation Main City: Demonic Group members Dong Bu, Hua Ming, Tang Zhu, Fan Yuan...]

[Fanxing City: Demonic Group members Fang Tong, Ma Shu...]

[Yihai City: Demonic Group members Lu Ci, Xu Yong...]

Long Xia scrolled all the way to the bottom of the wanted notice.

[West City: Demonic Group member Gao Shao.]

"Even West City has one!" he exclaimed, looking at Qin Shou's calm demeanor.

"Relax. That guy's already taken care of," Qin Shou said with a smile.

Long Xia's expression remained tense. "Publishing the wanted notice like this—with over a thousand Spine-eating Gu listed—couldn't it alert them prematurely?"

Qin Shou checked the communicator and shook his head. "Since the news of the Spine-eating Gu appearing in West City spread, the cautious Ultimate Spine-eating Gu should already know that covering this up is impossible. So, whoever needed to flee already fled. There's no risk of alerting them anymore."

"But without a means to identify the Spine-eating Gu, wouldn't they be able to hide in plain sight with ease?" Long Xia asked in confusion.

Qin Shou smirked without speaking. He had plenty of ways to recognize Spine-eating Gu and had already provided the information to the Beast Cultivation Main City.

Of course, this meant that the secrets surrounding Knight Armor couldn't remain hidden.

But that was fine—he had anticipated this day and had only ever mentioned discovering the Armor Relics, not his ability to craft armor.

Even if heavily scrutinized, Qin Shou had no fear of being suspected or tested. After all, he wasn't a Spine-eating Gu.

Moreover, the methods for detecting Spine-eating Gu had been discovered by none other than himself.

"Boom..."

Suddenly, an invisible pressure filled the room. The weaker Long Xia trembled slightly, a trace of fear rising unconsciously in his heart.

It was the sheer crushing force of a superior lifeform!

"What's happening...?" His face turned pale.

Qin Shou glanced toward the doorway, waved his hand to open the door, and chuckled. "Vice Principal, we're all on the same side here—no need for this display, right?"