I Can Transform Into a World-Destroying Colossal Beast-Chapter 167 - 161: Almost Forgot We’re Still Students

Three past afternoon, hotel suite.

Jiang Hou sat on the sofa by the window, holding a thick stack of documents in his hands, the sunlight streaming through the glass enveloped him, bringing a faint warmth.

As Jiang Hou was reviewing the documents, Zong Zheng Nan Mo across from him spoke up, "Jiang Hou, did you know that Shentu Ni went to Dragon City?"

"I didn't know. I came directly to Demon Sea after leaving seclusion. Why, did something happen?"

Zong Zheng Nan Mo nodded, "I heard that a powerhouse at headquarters, after watching the battle footage of the Yidu City Demon God invasion, became very interested in Shentu Ni, or rather, his BGM."

"That powerhouse seems to have awakened in the Dharma Era. I wonder if he will accept him as a disciple."

Jiang Hou shook his head, "Probably not, but maybe they will foster him to see if there's anything they can glean from him."

Due to the 'awakening' reason, there are very few master-disciple relationships in the Extraordinary Realm, because even if the awakening is of the same system, the inherited abilities and incomplete cultivation techniques vary greatly.

"By the way, Jiang Hou, a few days ago the class monitor posted in the group @me, asking if we want to participate in the class reunion activity."

"... Class reunion activity." Jiang Hou was slightly stunned.

Zong Zheng Nan Mo nodded, "Yes, school-organized group activities for the Cyan Origin Festival Golden Week, a three-day tour of some mountain, and local ethnic programs."

"But I was in seclusion trying to break through to Tier Four, so I didn't respond."

"We almost forgot we are still students." Jiang Hou shook his head, refocusing on the documents in his hands.

The documents detailed how his father, Jiang Feng, enlisted at eighteen, retired with military honors four years later, then returned to school and got accepted into the country's top institution, Demon Sea University.

At school, he met Jiang Hou's mother, Wang Jiaqi, who was studying abroad.

After graduation, Jiang Feng joined a financial group, while Wang Jiaqi joined Tianfeng Biological Research Institute, working in the genetics research field.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Hou narrowed his eyes slightly.

Because the Tianfeng Biological Research Institute involved in the documents was secretly conducting Transcendent research, backed by three medium-sized Extraordinary Forces and over ten financial patrons.

Prior to this, the institute had been operating normally, but shortly after Wang Jiaqi's death, it suddenly closed down.

The three medium-sized Extraordinary Forces also fell apart.

More than ten years passed, and the medium-sized force known as Five Dragons dispersed, the Gale Force had someone break through to Tier Seven, becoming a top-tier force, expanding and becoming the now Wind and Cloud Group.

This was the same force where Bai Qingyun previously invited Qin Siyu to be a 'star' member.

Lastly, the one called Jiujiang became semi-dormant, its development stalling over the years, with only a few ordinary Transcendent members left. If not for a Tier Six expert joining a few years ago, it would have been delisted long ago.

Though this force declined in the Extraordinary Realm, it thrived in the financial sector.

In the past, they leveraged business exchanges with some countries of the Western Continent Alliance, evolving into a large multinational group with assets near a billion in Demon Sea City, gaining significant fame.

However, with the Western Continent Alliance invading Abudan and Kammon, and souring relations with Dongqin and Bauhinia, the Jiujiang Foreign Trade Group was also affected.

What concerned Jiang Hou was the sudden closure of the institute shortly after his mother's incident.

Jiang Hou took out his phone and sent a message to Ruan Man, the intelligence minister of the Demon Sea Branch.

"Minister Ruan, please help me investigate why the forces Five Dragons, Jiujiang, and Gale fell out and why Tianfeng Biological Research Institute closed down eleven years ago."

"No problem." The response from Jiang Hou was prompt.

This is the change in status brought by strength.

In Dongqin and even globally, the actions of Tier Seven powerhouses attract attention, though Jiang Hou's breakthrough was too quick, currently only a few people knew he had stepped into Tier Seven.

At the same time, his rank within Heaven's Punishment hadn't had time to elevate, including his mindset.

It didn't take long for Jiang Hou to receive a file delivered by the staff, but its content had little connection to Wang Jiaqi's death.

The disintegration of the three major forces was due to the years of laboratory investment pouring in massive funds yet yielding little results.

A month before Wang Jiaqi's incident, the institute's director issued notices and files of impending closure, and the backing financial groups withdrew their support.

Clearly, Wang Jiaqi's death had nothing to do with the institute, causing Jiang Hou's brow to furrow slightly.

Zong Zheng Nan Mo hesitated, "Jiang Hou, should I help you calculate a divination tomorrow to see if the murderer is still in Demon Sea?"

Jiang Hou shook his head, "Don't waste it. You need to enter the ruins with the club president and others past midnight."

Zong Zheng Nan Mo's divination was strong but required sufficient information. Even if he calculated that Jiang Hou might encounter the murderer at night while going out, it wouldn't be useful.

Because Jiang Hou had no idea who the murderer was, he couldn't just see someone on the street and assume they were the killer.

......

Night, past eight.

The bustling Tianhong Square in Demon Sea, thronged with people, at the edge of the square, Zong Zheng Nan Mo and Jiang Hou walked out of a shop, each holding a milk tea.

Standing on the steps, Zong Zheng Nan Mo expressed some envy, "Why does Demon Sea feel much more prosperous than our Yidu, even though they're about the same size?"

"Economics, simple."

Jiang Hou replied indifferently, "Demon Sea connects internationally, has robust economics, leading to advances in technology, culture, infrastructure, including education and medical-care being at the forefront globally."

"Such a scenario attracts talent and resources nationwide, teeming with vigor, everywhere there are opportunities for growth."

"Indeed." Zong Zheng Nan Mo nodded.

While they spoke, many people passing by from the lower steps were sneakily looking at the two, especially some girls boldly taking out phones to snap pictures.

During this period, with the strength enhancement and the metamorphosis of breaking through Tier Four, both Jiang Hou and Zong Zheng Nan Mo had undergone significant changes.

Zong Zheng Nan Mo, originally just over one-seventy in height, now approached one-eighty, his lean physique had gained some muscle, looking upright and stylish.

Alongside a face prettier than most women, his features had become more pronounced, losing some of the delicacy but gaining a hint of masculinity.

Compared to Zong Zheng Nan Mo, Jiang Hou's physique was somewhat taller and gave off a suave and heroic impression.

A middle-parting black hair covering the ears, casually combed back, revealing the clearly contoured, fair face beneath, brows like swords, deep-set eyes.

Matched with the blood-red hair tips, an aura of nobility invisibly exuded from him, stirring some girls' hearts.

At this moment, three girls approached, among them Wang Qing who was met briefly in the morning, seemed surprised, "Cousin, what a coincidence."

"Yeah, are you guys out shopping too?" Jiang Hou paused slightly before introducing, "This is my friend Zong Zheng Nan Mo, Zong Zheng, this is my cousin Wang Qing."

"Brother Zong Zheng." Wang Qing greeted politely, showing none of the arrogance of a wealthy second-generation heiress.

Zong Zheng Nan Mo smiled, "Hello, sister Wang Qing."

Just then, the cute girl on Wang Qing's left shook her arm, "Qingqing, don't just greet, you haven't introduced us yet."

"I didn't forget you, cousin, this is my friend Bai Qianqian, Li Mengyao."

The girl named Bai Qianqian, who spoke, appeared only fifteen or sixteen, wearing a blue and white princess dress with delicate hair ornaments, very cute and sweet.

The other girl named Li Mengyao was about the same age, but she was more beautiful compared to Bai Qianqian and Wang Qing, with black hair quietly draping over her shoulders.

After Wang Qing's introduction, Bai Qianqian sweetly shouted, "Cousin, Brother Zong Zheng, hello."

"Hello." Zong Zheng Nan Mo smiled and nodded.

While Jiang Hou looked towards the quiet girl, he was somewhat curious, "I have a classmate named Li Mengwu, the name is only a character difference. Do you know her?"

The girl standing quietly was taken aback, surprise showing in her eyes, "That's my sister."

"Li Mengwu is your sister?" Zong Zheng Nan Mo turned his head, slightly surprised, not expecting to meet a classmate's sister here.

At this moment, Bai Qianqian leaned closer to Zong Zheng Nan Mo, curiously, "Brother Zong Zheng, from your accent you're not from Demon Sea, are you?"

"Correct, we are from Yidu."

Bai Qianqian blinked her eyes, "Yidu, I heard people there have a great understanding of food, Brother Zong Zheng, is there any famous snack over there?"

"Uh... that I haven't really paid attention to."

"Brother Zong Zheng, were you and cousin coming to Demon Sea for tourism this time?"

"More or less." Zong Zheng Nan Mo nodded.

"Many people who come to Demon Sea for the first time often get duped, wasting a lot of time at those internet famous spots." The cute girl exuded enthusiasm.

"Brother Zong Zheng, should I be your tour guide? I happen to have nothing to do these days."

"Cough cough!! Thank you, but no."

Speaking thusly, somewhat overwhelmed by the enthusiasm, Zong Zheng Nan Mo changed the topic, "Jiang Hou, don't we have something to deal with, should we head back?"

Although curious to see more, Jiang Hou still nodded in realization.

"I almost forgot."

"You all continue shopping, we have some business to attend to."