Collapse Iron: The Five Heroes of the Clouds Won't Let Me Go

A streak of light appeared in the azure sky, and in the blink of an eye, Cheng Xiao had already appeared there.

Without stopping, Cheng Xiao hurriedly searched for Bai Lu.

When Cheng Xiao returned to his temporary residence, the scene before him made his eyes widen in surprise.

Bai Lu wrapped her body in a blanket, but she couldn't hide the scales that suddenly sprouted from her back.

Bai Lu was still feeling melancholy, but her eyes lit up immediately when she saw Cheng Xiao appear.

"Father! You're back! Didn't you say it would take five days?"

Cheng Xiao's expression was complicated, but he still smiled faintly:

"I missed my dear daughter, so I rushed back as soon as possible."

These words made Bai Lu so happy that she forgot herself, and her eyes shone even brighter.

Cheng Xiao also noticed at this moment that Bai Lu's pupil color had changed.

Originally, both eyes were sky blue, but now the right eye has turned blood red, and the heterochromatic pupils are extremely eerie.

"Bai Lu, what happened to you?"

Cheng Xiao's words brought Bai Lu back to her senses.

She frantically grabbed a blanket to cover herself, but it was just wishful thinking.

"Father...don't look, I don't know why it turned out like this, I just woke up and..."

Bai Lu's voice trembled; she looked nothing like a dhyana now.

It's practically a mixed-up chimera.

She was afraid. Insect-like features appeared on her body, with a fine exoskeleton surrounding her.

This body was clearly hideous, but Bai Lu found it beautiful.

But my father and the others... they are different. They don't see things from the same perspective as me; they only see ugliness.

Bai Lu murmured softly, but tears welled up in her eyes.

Cheng Xiao was heartbroken to see her like this.

"How could I possibly dislike my own daughter? Don't be afraid of the White Dew; your father will always be by your side."

Cheng Xiao stepped forward and hugged Bai Lu's petite body, gently stroking her hair.

The smooth, hard exoskeleton was indeed a bit of a hindrance, but Cheng Xiao did not show any dissatisfaction.

Bai Lu nestled in Cheng Xiao's arms and sobbed. She was no longer alone; all this beauty was not a dream.

"Father, how did things suddenly turn out like this... Father, do you know something?"

Cheng Xiao did not hide anything and stated the conclusion he had reached.

"Hmm... I didn't quite understand, but it means we might become gods? Gods of insects, no less."

"That's roughly the idea."

"Will we still be ourselves? Will we forget our father? Will everyone leave us?"

No, it won't.

I don't believe in White Dew.

"Father is lying! He clearly went out to fight bugs before, which means bugs are the enemy! Now we've turned into bugs too, Father... will Father kill us...?"

"Silly girl, those insects are enemies, but you are not. You are the clever Bailu, you are my daughter. No matter what you become, your father will protect you."

"Father, you're so good to me..."

"If I'm not good to you, who will I be good to?"

Bai Lu's emotions gradually calmed down under Cheng Xiao's comforting words.

Fortunately, they returned in time. Cheng Xiao couldn't believe how desperate Bai Lu must have felt being alone.

Now we're just waiting for Black Tower and the others to come up with some ideas.

......

Shortly after, Screw Aunt's airship landed in Yaoqing.

Without disturbing too many people, the geniuses quickly joined up with Cheng Xiao.

Even a genius would be moved when they first saw Bai Lu's current appearance.

"Their complicated fates are truly terrifying. I even saw the shadow of the Insect King in those crimson eyes."

Black Tower was somewhat wary, while Screw Aunt was making her assessment.

Only Ruan Mei trembled with excitement.

Miracle! Elevation! Creation!

These creatures are truly magnificent creations of nature, beyond words!

The usually composed and calm Ruan Mei rarely lost her composure; her beautiful eyes were fixed on Bai Lu, as if she wanted to dissect and study her.

Bai Lu was frightened by the intense gaze and hid nervously behind Cheng Xiao.

"Ahem! Ms. Ruan Mei, please be careful, you're frightening the child."

After Cheng Xiao gave her a warning, Ruan Mei immediately calmed down and seemed to have never cared about Bai Lu.

A genius's rationality always recovers extremely quickly; of course, when faced with something of interest, their rationality can collapse without warning.

Ruan Mei needs Bai Lu's cooperation to observe the White Dew.

Although Bai Lu was extremely unwilling, she still complied with Ruan Mei's instructions at Cheng Xiao's request.

"Open your mouth."

"Ah~"

"Bigger."

"ah--"

Ruan Mei observed carefully, and even used her thin tea spoon to rummage through Bai Lu's mouth a few times.

"The oral cavity structure is normal, and there are no worm jaws or chewing whiskers."

Turn around and let me see your wings.

Bai Lu obeyed and did as instructed.

When the scales that belong to true hibernating insects appeared, Black Tower and Screw Aunt couldn't help but come closer to observe.

"The Vidyadhara clan has grown insect wings, why would I have such a dream?"

"Logic: Lady Black Tower's brain isn't working."

A fervent glint flashed in Ruan Mei's eyes again, and she couldn't resist taking off her gloves to feel the texture of the wings with her fingertips.

It's smooth, yet has a slightly frosted feel; it's some kind of unknown powder.

Ruan Mei began to record data quickly, transforming herself into a professional researcher.

"I need one more drop of blood."

Upon hearing this, Bai Lu immediately looked at Cheng Xiao reluctantly.

"Father, do we need to have our blood drawn again? I'm afraid of the pain..."

Cheng Xiao was both amused and exasperated. If someone was afraid of having their blood drawn, how could they possibly want to be a doctor?

"It's okay, I'll stay with you."

Well, with Cheng Xiao by her side, Bai Lu wasn't so resistant anymore.

A thin needle gently pricked my finger, and a drop of blood flowed out.

Ruan Mei treasured this single drop as if it were a priceless gem.

The results came out shortly afterward.

"The power within Xiaobailu's body has stabilized, which in turn proves the previous point."

Ruan Mei looked at Cheng Xiao:

"Do you already know the reason? It was because you returned to Bailu's side that the rampant reproduction immediately subsided."

Cheng Xiao nodded; he already had a lead.

Bai Lu didn't understand, but she knew she should be alright.

"That's great, Dad! Does that mean we won't be sliced ​​up for research anymore?"

Cheng Xiao paused for a moment, then chuckled, "You've got quite a few tricks up your sleeve. Don't worry, no one's going to use you for research."

Ruan Mei gently raised her eyes, "That's not necessarily true."

(Cheng Xiao: Say that again while looking at my fist?)

Although the situation has stabilized since the White Dew solar term, the problem is not yet resolved.

Given her current appearance, she shouldn't be showing her face in public.

Ruan Mei proposed:

"Why don't we go to the Black Tower Space Station? The power of reproduction there is truly amazing. We can also try to get Little White Dew to control it. If it works, then Little White Dew can control the swarm of insects as combat power, which would be an unimaginable asset!"

Cheng Xiao, however, was reluctant: "This journey may be risky..."

Bailu: "Daddy! Let's play with bugs! We want to go!"

"...If you insist on going, I will follow."