Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

Seeing Grayley reject his suggestion, Corona replied, “Okay, the cost of the Blood of Evolution isn't cheap, what can you give me?”

“Money, I have lots of money,” Grayley said. “One billion Cat Sterling? Or 1000 two-star cat slaves.”

“D*mn rich tyc.o.o.n. It's easy to make money from these dreamscape players.” Corona scolded in his heart. He was afraid Grayley might go back on his words and said quickly, “One billion Cat Sterling. Deal.”

Grayley said, “Let's begin. I'll let someone bring over the money later. Help me strengthen my cat slave.”

Corona extended one of his front paw's claws and cut his chest gently. A drop of boiling blood fell on his paw pad.

Corona saw Zhao Yao's puzzled face and explained, “My Blood of Evolution contains the body material which was strengthened by my power of awareness and life force.

Once the Blood of Evolution has entered it, your body will be taken over by the Blood of Evolution. Your body will become stronger and your willpower will be stained by the blood. If you survive, you become stronger and after training your awareness, it will fuse with the body and enter the stage where awareness and body become one. If you are unable to survive…”

Corona smiled. “Heh heh, you become my puppet.”

Zhao Yao was shocked. “This blood's dangerous.”

Grayley said, “Don't worry, I'm around to help you. Don't worry about the mental part as he's unable to stain you. You don't need to use the Blood of Evolution to train your willpower. You'll learn the power of awareness from Short Fur Tribe. Use the Blood of Evolution to strengthen your body only.”

Looking at the Level 72 Grayley and Level 65 Corona, Zhao Yao was relieved and nodded.

“Let's begin.”

Corona flicked his paw and the boiling fresh blood shot towards Zhao Yao like a bullet.

With Zhao Yao's superior reaction, he only managed to see a black blurred line before feeling chest pain. A surging heat spread throughout his body.

“Hey…” Zhao Yao opened his mouth and his face became contorted in pain as he fell to the ground.

Corona said, “When the Blood of Evolution takes over your body, you'll feel a bit of pain. The longer you endure, the better the effect of the strengthening.”

Zhao Yao pressed on his chest as his face contorted and his teeth chattered from the immense pain. He cursed in his heart. “D*mn, he called this a bit of pain? I'm dying of pain!!”

Wheatley said in concern, “He looks like he's in great pain. Is he alright?”

“It's alright.” Corona sprawled on the ground and rolled once as he hugged his hind legs and tail. As he shook his body, he said, “The body will get stronger as the pain gets more acute. At most you'll faint and wake up again. It's alright.”

Wheatley said, “Can't you cut off his sense of pain?”

“Every cell's in pain. How do I cut off the pain?” Corona said, “The mental contamination is more serious, hehe… That'll depend on your grandfather.”

Zhao Yao stood up as they gazed at him in shock. He said in a relaxed manner, “It's good. It's not that painful and it's within my limits.”

Corona looked surprised at Zhao Yao and he scrutinized Zhao Yao's face continuously to determine his condition.

The Blood of Evolution was part of his superpower and he knew how painful it was for the blood to take over the body but Zhao Yao was able to do it casually.

“Impossible? Is there such a tough human?”

Corona could not resist saying, “Stop acting tough. Previously, there were people who resisted but they didn't last long. Screaming the pain out may help you last longer.”

Zhao Yao smiled and shrugged his shoulders. “Is it that painful? I don't feel it.” His face changed and his body trembled.

Zhao Yao did not look well and Corona said, “Humph, I told you not to resist. I'm well aware of how painful it is.”

“Hmm, it's very painful… Super painful… Extremely painful… So painful that I'm dying,” Zhao Yao said slowly.

Wheatley looked worried at Zhao Yao. “Guang Yu, do you want to lie down and rest?”

Zhao Yao raised his hand and felt the immense pleasure in his body as he said, “It's alright and it's only a little pain. Why do I have to lie down? Even if I die of pain, I'll remain standing.”

“Good!” Grayley said with admiration. “Our Short Fur cat slaves should have such an att.i.tude. You're good.” His power of awareness flowed into the surroundings of Zhao Yao's awareness and formed a protective s.h.i.+eld.

Zhao Yao felt the Blood of Evolution like a virus spreading wildly throughout his body. The blood contained a certain willpower that was contaminating his awareness. It was trying to manipulate and control him.

With Grayley's help, he felt his awareness being protected by an invisible armor. All the effects of the Blood of Evolution were unable to affect his awareness.

Grayley said, “I'll help protect you from the contamination of your awareness. You'll need to endure the physical pain. The longer you endure the better the effects of the blood!”

Zhao Yao nodded and activated Lucifer's Ultra Rapid Regeneration that transformed his pain into pleasure.

He pretended to be in pain. He also acted like he was nervous, helpless and brave as he looked forward to becoming stronger. He nodded and said, “Don't worry, it's just a bit of physical pain. I'll use my willpower to overcome it.”

Corona looked in admiration at Zhao Yao. “It's a pity you're not with our Furless Tribe.”

That gaze of admiration was like a cat lover looking at his cat being sterilized and the cat did not cry out in pain. Instead, the cat jumped into his arms and wanted to play with him. Zhao Yao was a tough guy.

Grayley said, “He's mine! Don't speak nonsense.”

Wheatley said, “Guang Yu's my cat slave! My pitiful little Guang Yu, are you in pain?” She kept her wits and said, “Why don't we let Guang Yu enter a dream? Then he won't feel the pain.”

“No,” Corona said, “Everyone's limit is different. The pain is like a warning. If he can't feel the pain, after returning from the dreamscape, if his limit has been pa.s.sed, his body will not be able to take it.”

Zhao Yao waved his hand and said, “It's alright. I can deal with this minute pain. Let me tell you today's story.”