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Li Haotian held Lin Mo in his arms, their golden-red fiery wings tracing an arc across the night sky. They pierced through the purple clouds, heading straight for the distant island. The sea breeze rushed towards them, carrying the pungent, sweet smell of rotting lilies. Lin Mo sniffed, pointing to the tall buildings on the island.

"There are many bitter things there," Lin Mo said.

Li Haotian glanced down, then accelerated towards the island. In the center of the island, a towering building gleamed eerily in the night. Without slowing down, his golden-red streak crashed directly into the building.

"boom!"

The thick alloy exterior wall instantly caved in, and the sturdy defensive barrier shattered like glass. The entire building trembled, and the alarm blared shrilly. Li Haotian didn't stop; he led Lin Mo straight through layers of protection, heading straight for the top floor.

He kicked open the door to the top-floor conference room, shattering the bulletproof glass. Inside, several people sat around a long conference table. On the wall directly opposite, a holographic projection displayed indistinct figures, their faces obscured. But Li Haotian could feel the oppressive aura emanating from the projection.

"...The final harvest plan has been initiated." The voice in the holographic projection was deep.

The man with the monocle was sitting at the conference table when he saw Li Haotian burst in. A look of terror crossed his face. He jumped up from his chair.

"How...how did you find this place?" The man with the monocle asked, his voice trembling.

Li Haotian didn't answer. He casually tossed a silver metal briefcase onto the conference table. The briefcase slid down to the man with the monocle with a clatter. The briefcase gleamed with a cold metallic sheen.

"This thing." Li Haotian brushed imaginary dust off his clothes. He glanced around the conference room. He looked at the man with the monocle. "I just got it from your underground labs."

The man with the monocle stared wide-eyed at the suitcase. The logo of the pioneers' pharmaceuticals was faintly visible on it. His face paled instantly.

"What...what do you want?" The man with the monocle swallowed hard.

Li Haotian sneered, walked to the conference table, and casually pulled out a chair to sit down. He pulled Lin Mo onto his lap. Lin Mo nestled quietly in his arms.

"I don't want anything," Li Haotian said. He picked up a glass of water from the table and drank it all in one gulp. He put the empty glass back on the table.

"I came to find you," Li Haotian said. "Do I need a reason?"

He looked at the blurry figure in the holographic projection. The figure in the projection didn't move; it simply stared silently at Li Haotian. Li Haotian raised an eyebrow.

"You're the so-called boss?" Li Haotian asked. "Hiding your face. No presence whatsoever."

The man with the monocle's expression changed; he seemed about to say something. Suddenly, a voice rang out from the holographic projection.

"It's you?" The voice held a hint of surprise. It quickly regained its composure. "An unexpected speed."

"Yes," Li Haotian said. "How long do you think you can hide?"

Li Haotian pointed to the briefcase. "These things," he said. "Your pioneers' core secrets."

He gestured towards the suitcase. "I took a look," Li Haotian said. "It's quite complete."

"The Harvest Plan," Li Haotian said. "Perfect Genetic Creation," he repeated the phrase the "boss" had mentioned earlier.

"It sounds like you guys are playing a very serious game," Li Haotian said.

The man with the monocle stood rooted to the spot, trembling. He didn't know what to say. His gaze darted back and forth between Li Haotian and the holographic projection.

"You think," the voice in the holographic projection said, "that getting these things will stop me?"

"No." Li Haotian shook his head. He looked at Lin Mo. "I got these to make you pay the price." Li Haotian said.

Lin Mo held out her hand and pointed to the holographic projection. "This bad thing," Lin Mo said. "It has a very strong bitter smell."

Li Haotian patted Lin Mo's head. He looked at the holographic projection. "My grandpa's got some serious style," Li Haotian said. "How could you, a nobody, possibly imagine that?"

He stood up; the conference table was in front of him. He reached out and gently tapped the table. Several cracks instantly appeared on the surface.

"Su Wan," Li Haotian said. "Check the signal source of this holographic projection."

Su Wan's voice came through the headset. "Analyzing," Su Wan said. "The signal encryption level is very high."

"I know," Li Haotian said. "Find it for me."

The figure in the holographic projection distorted slightly. It seemed to sense a threat. "You are stronger than I anticipated," the voice said.

"I already said that," Li Haotian said. "The villains these days are so rude."

He looked at the man with the monocle. "What did you just say?" Li Haotian asked. "How did I find this place?"

"I'm looking for you," Li Haotian said. "Do I need a reason?"

A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips. "I just wanted to come and take a look," Li Haotian said. "You so-called elites."

He pointed to the man with the monocle. "The final madness," Li Haotian said. "What does it look like?"

Lin Mo rubbed her eyes and yawned. "Haotian," Lin Mo said, "I'm a little sleepy."

"It'll be over soon," Li Haotian said. He hugged Lin Mo tightly. He looked at the holographic projection. "It'll be over soon."

The figure in the holographic projection began to flicker. "Are you sure?" the voice in the holographic projection said. "Can this be completely over?"

"Of course," Li Haotian said. "I guarantee it."

He extended his finger. Golden-red flames danced at his fingertip. He aimed at the holographic projection. "Where is your real body?" Li Haotian asked.

The voice in the holographic projection didn't answer. It simply stared silently at Li Haotian. The man with the monocle was deathly pale. He wanted to run away.

Li Haotian glanced at him. The man with the monocle froze. He dared not move.

"Speak," Li Haotian said. "Your true form."

The holographic projection began to produce noise. It seemed to be interfered with by some force.

"Warning," Su Wan's voice came through. "Energy fluctuations are rapidly increasing in the core area of ​​the Abyss Island."

"Scanning," Su Wan said. "New defense system activated."

"And another thing," Su Wan said. "There are unidentified armed vehicles heading towards your location."

"This is never going to end," Li Haotian said. He sighed. He looked at the holographic projection.

"It seems," Li Haotian said, "that you intend to put up a final stand here."

The figure in the holographic projection shone even brighter. It seemed to be gathering power.

"You can't stop it," the voice in the holographic projection said. "My plan."

"Really?" Li Haotian said. The ground beneath his feet trembled again.

Lin Mo peeked out from Li Haotian's arms. "Haotian," Lin Mo said. "I heard a lot of noise outside."

"I know," Li Haotian said. He patted Lin Mo on the back.

He looked at the man with the monocle. "You," Li Haotian said, "know this place, besides this holographic projection."

He pointed to the conference room. "Is there anything else?" Li Haotian asked.

The man with the monocle shuddered. He pointed to a metal door on the right side of the conference room. "That's..." he said weakly.

Before he could finish speaking, Li Haotian, carrying Lin Mo, charged towards the metal door. Golden-red flames surged from his body. He kicked the metal door. The door instantly warped, emitting a piercing scraping sound.

A stronger, more pungent smell of rotting lilies wafted out from behind the door. Li Haotian rushed inside.

The man with the monocle slumped to the ground. The figure in the holographic projection returned to calm.

"Interesting," the voice in the holographic projection said. "But he'll find that things here are more troublesome than he imagined."

Su Wan's voice came again. "Brother Dazhu," Su Wan said. "The energy fluctuations in the core area have reached SS level."

"A giant organism has been detected reacting," Su Wan said. "It's approaching your location."

Li Haotian, carrying Lin Mo, rushed into the room. The room was dimly lit. Huge petri dishes emitted a faint glow. Inside the petri dishes, something was wriggling.

Lin Mo suddenly tugged at Li Haotian. "Haotian," Lin Mo said. "There are lots of sweet things here." Lin Mo pointed to the petri dishes.

Li Haotian narrowed his eyes. He saw what was in the petri dish. Those things. They were emitting a purple light.

"Su Wan," Li Haotian said. "Where is this place?"

"Analyzing it," Su Wan said. Her voice carried a hint of gravity. "According to preliminary data, this is... Abyss Island... a biological weapons incubation center."

Li Haotian stared at the wriggling creatures. His eyes gleamed with golden light.

"So that's it," Li Haotian said. "This is your harvesting plan."

He held Lin Mo tightly. His golden-red flames surged again. He prepared to act.

Outside the door, the sound of rapid footsteps approached. Heavy armor. They moved across the ground.

"Li Haotian." The voice from the holographic projection echoed throughout the room.

"You've trespassed here," the holographic projection said. "You've walked right into a trap."

Li Haotian ignored him. He simply stared coldly at the petri dishes.

"It seems," Li Haotian said, "that your things here need to be cleaned again."

The ground beneath his feet trembled again, more violently than before.

"Haotian," Lin Mo suddenly pointed to one of the largest petri dishes. "There. There's a really big one." Lin Mo said. "It's sweet."