Until the blood flowed under the doctor's feet, he finally realized that the bugs before him could also threaten his life.

The moment those not-yet-dead corpse anomalies came in contact with the blood, countless streams of blood rose from the pool and engulfed them, quietly disappearing into the blood-colored floor.

Seeing this, the doctor-turned-B-grade-Green-Monster roared in anguish.

"My masterpieces, no, stop it!"

In his eyes, these corpse anomalies were his art pieces. The most perfect one even carried illusion abilities, but the moment they touched the blood pool, these corpse anomalies lost their connection to him, as if they had disappeared from his anomalous domain...

The Green Monster charged toward Bai Ling like a madman, with thick green liquid flowing continuously from his right hand. This fist covered in green slime struck toward Bai Ling's head with incredible speed. A mass of blood rose in front of Bai Ling, forming a barrier to block it.

Behind the barrier, Bai Ling looked at the Green Monster with disgust.

"We're fighting, sure, but what's that stuff on your hand!"

Bai Ling clapped her hands at the Green Monster, and the surrounding blood pool surged inward. Two blood walls slammed into the Green Monster, who used both hands to hold back the two walls trying to flatten him, roaring ferociously.

"Do you know what the biggest difference between B-grade and C-grade anomalies is?" The Green Monster sneered.

Chi Xiaoyu looked at Bai Ling gravely.

"Be careful, we still don't know what his anomalous technique is."

"Anomalous technique?"

"B-grade anomalies typically possess some special abilities, completely different from lower-grade ones."

Amid the Green Monster's smug laughter, his body began to inflate, turning into a huge ball that forcibly pushed the blood walls apart. The green ball dripping with viscous liquid continued to expand.

"Captain, I feel like he's about to explode."

"No need to guess, he is going to explode. Let's run first!"

They turned to run away, but before they could get far, a huge explosion was heard. Countless green liquid and light beams burst out from the center of the ball. Everything touched by this liquid began to rot. Fortunately, the Bug Anomaly summoned countless insects to block most of the liquid. Those black insects began falling from the sky.

"Are you okay?"

"Fine."

The man codenamed Bug Anomaly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. In the distance, Bai Ling emerged from a blood-red ball that had enveloped her, looking at Chi Xiaoyu and the others.

"Good that you're all safe."

As the green mist cleared, the Green Monster's form was smaller than before. This attack had also taken a toll on him.

"Tsk, none of you died?"

Originally, with those corpse anomalies, he could have used this explosive technique many more times, but in Bai Ling's crimson blood domain, all the surrounding corpses had been devoured.

Bai Ling summoned a blood-colored chain to bind the Green Monster. Having just released his technique, he couldn't dodge in time and was forcibly bound. Bai Ling took the dagger at the end of the chain and slowly approached.

"Don't kill me, or my boss will avenge me!"

Seeing Bai Ling's approaching footsteps, he finally showed a trace of fear.

"I'll be your contracted anomaly, don't come closer!"

Bai Ling had already walked up to him, the dagger pointed at his head. Looking at the sharp crimson dagger before him, he knew his current self couldn't withstand this strike.

"I was forced to do this. Someone gave me the formula and potions. Don't kill me, I'll tell you their names!"

"Their organization is called..."

Just as the man was about to reveal the information, the world around them seemed to lose its color. In the man's terrified gaze, a man wearing a suit and top hat slowly walked toward him with a knife. The man had a black wing on his back, like a demon descending on earth...

"You, how are you here, don't come closer!"

"Good night."

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"Huh?"

A B-grade anomaly core lay on the ground, emitting green light, crystal clear, looking as brilliant as a green gemstone.

"I hadn't even struck yet?"

Chi Xiaoyu walked over. This time, the device in her hand no longer flashed.

"Death confirmed."

She patted Bai Ling's head, praising her.

"That was amazing. Even a B-grade anomaly couldn't beat you."

"Captain, when did you contract such a powerful anomaly? What grade is she?" Explosion Head asked enviously.

Chi Xiaoyu took out another device that measured grades and scanned Bai Ling. She fell into thought as she looked at the "?" grade displayed on the device.

"C-grade."

"Really? That chain isn't an anomalous technique? If you hadn't told me, I would have thought she was B-grade."

Bai Ling felt dizzy and was about to fall. Seeing this, Chi Xiaoyu quickly supported her and fed her several C-grade cores. Looking at the girl in her arms, Chi Xiaoyu couldn't help but touch her cheek.

'This is quite a surprise.'

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"You're awake, meow?"

Maomao, wearing a maid outfit, came to Bai Ling's side with a cup of wolfberry tea.

"Where am I?"

Lin Bai looked at his phone—8:00 AM. He was lying in bed with Chi Xiaoyu hugging him.

"Ehhh?"

Maomao walked over and handed Lin Bai the tea.

"Drink it quickly meow, good opportunity meow!"

Lin Bai gently moved Chi Xiaoyu's hand away, slowly put on his clothes, tucked Maomao next to Chi Xiaoyu, and quietly walked out, gently closing the door.

"Meow?"

In her sleep, Chi Xiaoyu touched the face beside her, mumbling:

"Bai Ling, you're so cute~"

Chi Xiaoyu pinched again. Why did it feel fuzzy, just like Maomao's ears?

"Bai Ling, why are you growing fur?"

In her dream, Bai Ling began growing fur all over her body, frightening Chi Xiaoyu, who suddenly opened her eyes. In front of her was a petite cat-eared loli in a maid outfit.

"Meow meow~"

Chi Xiaoyu patted Maomao's head and got up.

"Where's Bai Ling?"

"She left meow~"

At this time, on the school rooftop:

"So you're Lin Bai, right?"

A 1.4-meter-tall twin-tailed girl with a lollipop in her mouth accused:

"Newbie, why aren't you enthusiastic at all? How can you grow if you don't join us on missions?"

"Uh? I..." Lin Bai couldn't explain easily that he had participated, just in another identity.

"Starting today, you'll come with us on some D-grade anomaly missions. Captain Chi usually doesn't bother with these minor tasks. As a newbie, they're perfect for you!"

"Alright, daytime is fine, but I'm not available at night."

The girl took out her phone and showed a QR code.

"My name is Ye Luo. Scan me."

Ye Luo's profile picture was a selfie of her face—a twin-tailed loli...

Ye Luo has invited you to join the group chat, Anomaly Catching Squad.

[Welcome, new member.]

[This is a group chat we established privately as team members. The captain isn't here.]

[Starting today, we'll take you on missions with us.]

[Work hard, rookie!]