C10 Devil Fruit

Guan Qingxue, who had escaped from the Ascension, had a scarred face. No one knew her former appearance.

"How did you know?"

Guan Qingxue was a little surprised. Her student, Hsiao Meiyi, didn't seem to recognize Yang Tian. How could he know her name?

And how did he know what her boyfriend's name was?

After receiving Guan Qingxue's affirmative answer, Yang Tian shuddered. In his previous life, Guan Qingxue's death was caused by his own selfishness. He was led astray by others and coerced into searching for the Devil Fruit in a bone dragon's nest. But instead of finding it, he angered the bone dragon.

In order to give Yang Tian a chance to escape, Guan Qingxue self-destructed, hence obstructing the bone dragon.

Yang Tian would forever remember the moment when Guan Qingxue self-destructed, with tears clouding her vision.

"You don't need to know. From today onwards, I will protect you."

As much as Yang Tian endeavored to regain his normal state, his eyes were oddly gentle as he regarded Guan Qingxue.

Having gotten accustomed to Yang Tian's coldness, Guan Qingxue naturally found his sudden mildness somewhat disconcerting.

Guan Qingxue's students were also surprised by Yang Tian's abrupt attitude change. Moments ago, he was murderous, but now he actually became gentle.

"But..."

Guan Qingxue wanted to say something but ceased when Yang Tian's fingers gently brushed her cheeks. She couldn't help but shiver — even her boyfriend wasn't brazen enough to act so intimate with her, more so in front of her students.

"Can you save my student?"

Although Guan Qingxue couldn't stand Yang Tian's brazen actions, Hu Jun's current situation was critical. Since his prior homicidal attitude had altered, she decided to ask him for help.

"Don't worry. He is a level-1 paranormal. He won't die even if his heart is injured."

Yang Tian said nonchalantly.

However, Guan Qingxue was still cynical about Hu Jun's injuries. She pleadingly looked at Yang Tian.

This was the first time he saw her look at him that way.

Yang Tian turned around and left the warehouse. He came back with a carrot.

"Eat it."

Indifferent of whether it could fit, he directly stuffed the whole thing into Hu Jun's mouth.

"Hmm..."

After eating the entire carrot, Hu Jun's injury started to slowly recover.

In a mere three minutes, Hu Jun's injury had completely healed. Unconvinced, he couldn't help but touch his own chest.

"I... I've recovered!"

Lee Sikai couldn't believe his own eyes when he saw that Hu Jun's injuries had indeed recovered.

"When did carrots become so awesome?"

"Since you're healed, you can leave this place!"

Treating Hu Jun was just a slight courtesy because of Guan Qingxue. He wouldn't continue being polite to them.

After they all left the warehouse, Yang Tian tidied up his inventory. Fortunately, most of the food was intact.

Eight boxes of compressed biscuits and eleven bottles of mineral water had been taken. Of the five remaining ones, Yang Tian gathered them in three bottles and continued to store them.

As for other food, they did not touch much of it.

As Yang Tian walked out of the warehouse, he noticed that they were still in the manor. However, with the mutant hog watching them, they did not dare to move recklessly.

"Qingxue, it's safer for you to be with me."

"Then can my students stay here as well?"

"Nope."

Since they weren't related to Yang Tian, it was impossible for him to keep them here.

"You guys better get the hell out of here. I am a vengeful person."

Under the moonlight, Yang Tian's Tang Saber emitted a cold aura. Even Lee Sikai was a little afraid.

"We can give you money, as long as you let us stay here." Hu Jun took out all the money he had on him, numbering around two thousand yuan in total.

"Money is just a pile of waste paper. I don't want it!"

Yang Tian looked at Hu Jun the same way he would at a fool, and Hu Jun couldn't help but awkwardly take back his cash.

"I have something to exchange with you. I just hope that you can let us stay here."

Lee Sikai spoke whilst taking out a strange-looking fruit.

Devil Fruit?

Yang Tian was a little surprised. The fruit in Lee Sikai's hand was a Devil Fruit from the world of One Piece. However, with Yang Tian's current Psychic power, he was still unable to distinguish what type of Devil Fruit this fruit was.

The Devil Fruit was a unique existence in the apocalypse. Typically, humans could only have one kind of special ability, but the Devil Fruit allowed them to acquire a second one depending on the fruit's attributes.

In addition to their uniqueness, they were also very rare. Yang Tian had seen many Devil Fruits in his previous life but none of them were satisfactory enough for him to absorb.

"Where did you get it from?"

"I... picked it up somewhere."

Because of its scant nature, the fact that Lee Sikai had one Devil Fruit surprised Yang Tian.

Lee Sikai looked at Yang Tian curiously, he also didn't know what he had picked up either. He only gave it to Yang Tian because he wanted to try his luck.

"This fruit is indeed not bad."

"Do you mean you agree?"

Guan Qingxue looked at Yang Tian with a hopeful expression, thinking that Yang Tian had agreed.

Initially, Yang Tian wasn't going to let them stay, but seeing Guan Qingxue's expression, he changed his mind.

The difference between the current Guan Qingxue and the one from his previous life was really great.

"You guys can stay here, but only in that area."

Yang Tian pointed at the former pigsty and duck pen. Going to the fruit tree area was suicidal. The vegetable area was Yang Tian's treasure and strangers weren't allowed in its proximity. The only place they could stay was where Yang Tian previously raised his livestock.

"What? That place is not a place for humans at all!"

A few girls couldn't help but complain. Being pampered babies, they had never stayed in such a place before, let alone smell the peculiar smell that originated from it.

"Then you can leave. That's the only place you can stay here."

What a joke! They wanted better conditions in the post-apocalyptic world? Did they not realize their own situation?

Contemplating on Yang Tian's words, they would rather stay here than face the terrifying creatures outside.

Under Yang Tian's gaze, they walked towards the pigsty. There were a total of nine students, four girls and five boys. The size of the pigsty was enough to accommodate them.

"Qingxue, you come with me..."

Yang Tian pulled Guan Qingxue who was about to get up.

Guan Qingxue was stunned for a moment, especially since Yang Tian's strong hands tightly held her, making it impossible for her to refute.