The lean youth was filled with shock and anger. "You're coming at me so hard, trying to kill me right from the start, and you dare call yourself a good youth of the era?!"
"Are all students this ferocious nowadays?"
The bald man sneered. "If you have anyone to blame, it's for touching other people's interests!"
In an instant, a dark shadow lunged towards Chen Shu.
His pupils contracted. With lightning-fast reflexes, he rolled and landed behind the Slime.
"Another Grade Nine contracted spirit, a D-rank Shadow Leopard?"
The killing intent radiating from the two was palpable, clearly aiming to end his life.
The Slime's eyes were tightly shut, it had actually fallen asleep in the middle of the fight.
This ability to fall asleep had to be considered a talent!
As the Slime slept soundly, the thick armor's effect tripled, and its defense surged significantly.
The Shadow Leopard's claws slashed out, sparking against the Slime's hide.
"What the heck?"
The lean youth could instantly feel the Shadow Leopard's pain. It was suffering from a continuous recoil force.
Not only did it fail to harm the Slime, but its own claws were bleeding.
The Shadow Leopard leaped back and returned to his side.
"Useless!" the bald man barked, instantly ordering the Black-tailed Scorpion to attack.
"Black Light Sting!"
In a flash, the scorpion's tail glowed with a dark luminescence, swiftly thrusting towards the Slime.
*Ching!*
A piercing sound echoed, forcing the Slime to awaken from its slumber.
Although filled with righteous fury, it was helpless against the Black-tailed Scorpion and could only jump around anxiously.
Chen Shu, who had been hiding behind, stepped out. His eyes burned with anger as he shouted, "You forced my hand!"
Instantly, the Slime canceled its gigantification, reverting to its original size.
Simultaneously, its mouth began to inflate, as if preparing to unleash a special move.
*Whoosh!*
The next moment, a fierce wind raged, sending leaves scattering through the air.
While it lacked any offensive power, the momentum alone was immense!
The bald man warned, "Be careful! This student is worth five million, not someone to be trifled with."
The two stood their ground, eager to see what move the Slime was preparing.
Chen Shu leaped up and sat on the Slime's head.
"Don't move if you have the guts! Just wait for death!"
Chen Shu's hands continuously rubbed the Slime's body, trying to find a grip.
At the same time, he spat threats, "You two can't handle the fury of I, Chen Shu, the Fiery Bandit of Nanjiang!"
The lean youth whispered to his companion, "Brother Liu, what do you think? He seems a bit fierce."
"Don't rush! I don't believe an F-rank Slime can turn the tables!"
Chen Shu finally found a grip and dug his hands directly into the Slime's nostrils.
He hadn't even noticed the Slime had nostrils!
"Get ready to die, you two weaklings!"
Chen Shu threatened again, then immediately commanded the Slime to use a combination skill.
"Let's take flight!"
The Slime's body lifted off the ground, instantly transforming into flight mode!
"Not good! This kid wants to escape!"
The bald man realized the situation the moment the Slime left the ground.
He had expected a powerful attack, but instead, the Slime was making a run for it.
The Black-tailed Scorpion's tail struck out again with incredible speed, but it was too late.
"Damn it! How can the Slime fly?!"
The man roared in anger, having never accounted for this possibility despite his meticulous planning.
A flying Slime was like a sow climbing a tree – who had ever seen such a thing?
"Say cheese!"
Chen Shu shouted loudly from the air, one hand gripping the Slime's nostril, the other holding up his phone.
"Cheese!"
*Click!*
Chen Shu snapped several more photos, capturing the faces of the two attackers.
Riding the golden Slime, he successfully escaped the street. The ability to fly meant both offense and escape!
"Brother Liu, was I in the shot just now?"
The lean youth was still striking a pose for the camera, even giving a peace sign.
"You idiot! Pack up, we're getting out of here!"
Both men were fugitives on the Town Spirit Bureau's wanted list. If Chen Shu reported them, it would be disastrous.
To think that two Grade Nine beastmasters had failed in their attempt!
Chen Shu left the street and, seeing the bustling crowd, finally let out a sigh of relief.
"Hey! Uncle Wang! There are assassins!"
"What?"
"Someone tried to assassinate me! I'll send you the photos. These two are definitely suspicious."
Without further ado, Chen Shu sent the photos via Super Mail to Wang Qian.
Shortly after, Wang Qian called back.
"You encountered them? These are wanted criminals by the Town Spirit Bureau! They've never been caught."
Chen Shu replied, "Yeah, they were in Nanjiang City, on a street not far from my place."
"Investigate quickly. My legs are still weak!"
Chen Shu's voice still carried a hint of fear as he continued, "When will the Town Spirit Bureau's mental welfare compensation be sent to me?"
"We'll talk about it later. I'm heading out with the team to investigate immediately!"
Wang Qian's hand trembled, and he hung up the phone.
If Chen Shu truly managed to extort them, the Town Spirit Bureau would be in trouble.
Chen Shu sighed, surprised that Wang Qian wasn't offering any compensation.
He hailed a taxi, specifically asking the driver to avoid that street and take a detour back home.
Carrying his various daily necessities, he returned to school uneventfully after a night of peril.
"Chen Shu, why are you back so late?"
Xie Sunan, on the balcony sharpening a butcher's knife, looked towards Chen Shu as he returned to the dormitory.
"Don't even mention it. I ran into two criminals."
Chen Shu sighed, tidied his bed, and lay down, deep in thought.
Logically speaking, he shouldn't have been targeted for assassination.
While he had offended many people, very few could afford to offer five million.
"Touched other people's interests?"
Chen Shu closed his eyes, thinking. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him.
"The Strength Potion?!"
The only ones whose interests he could have harmed would be the companies selling Strength Potions.
After all, he had been aggressively selling Strength Potions on the black market, not only at a low price but also guaranteeing their effectiveness, thus cutting into their profits.
In terms of motive and financial capacity, only those pharmaceutical companies fit the bill.
"Is it worth it? To offer five million to take my life!"
"So, I'm more expensive than a Black Iron-tier ferocious beast?"
What Chen Shu didn't know was that his rampant selling had prevented the Strength Potion market from recovering to this day.
Xia Xing Pharmaceutical Company, a major seller of Strength Potions, was already incurring immense losses.
"I guess I'll have to ask Zhou Shi."
Chen Shu stroked his chin. He was unfamiliar with the pharmaceutical market in Nanjiang City, but as a high-ranking executive of 666 Pharmaceutical Company, he would be perfectly clear.
Just then, two people walked in from the balcony.
Chen Shu immediately noticed their clothes. His mouth twitched as he said, "I say, can we stop wearing psychiatric patient uniforms as pajamas? To be honest, I'm scared too!"
Xu Xingxing ran over and gestured enthusiastically, "It's really incredibly comfortable, this material, this fabric, this craftsmanship..."
"Get lost!"
Xie Sunan put away the butcher's knife and said, "Chen Shu, why don't you try it too? I didn't believe it at first."
"Forget it! I, Chen Shu, would rather freeze to death and run around naked than wear such clothes!"
A few minutes later, Chen Shu, wearing a blue and white striped patient gown, fell asleep with a look of comfort.
Xu Xingxing lay on the bed and said softly, "Shu was furious. He pointed at the bed and declared: 'I, Chen Shu, though suffering from frostbite, will run around naked and never wear your hospital gowns!' A moment later, Shu laughed and said: 'It smells so good.'"