"Don't you want to know how I became an Extraordinary Being?"

"Go ahead, tell me."

"Then you promise..."

"Alright, I promise not to kill you," Bai Ye interrupted.

Li You's heart skipped a beat, hesitating, "You agreed so quickly, it doesn't give me any sense of security."

"Then let's do it again."

Li You: "......."

He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, and slowly said, "After the Wheel of Fate lost to you, Wang She was so furious that he crippled my right hand, leaving me to fend for myself. Magic Hand was a skill I honed for over a decade, my livelihood. With my right hand crippled, I had thoughts of death.

But then I thought of my mother back home, waiting for me to make something of myself and return in glory. A fire ignited in my heart, and I swore I wouldn't let her down. I had to survive.

Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain in my brain, as if something was stirring inside. When the pain subsided, I found that my previously shattered right hand had somehow healed a bit. Although I couldn't lift heavy things, I could at least move it slightly.

And then, an invisible arm grew from my right hand!"

"I see," Bai Ye nodded seriously, "To become an Extraordinary Being, you must first cripple your right hand."

Li You: "........"

"And have a mom."

Li You: "........"

He was now utterly convinced that Bai Ye was a lunatic. He had heard rumors about Bai Ye's behavior on the battlefield and was skeptical, but now he believed them completely.

What nonsense was he spouting?

"Deputy Commander Bai, the point isn't about my mom or my right hand; it's about the transformation of the mind. Simply put, it's about experiencing a major shock that leads to a mental distortion and mutation, which then awakens one as an Extraordinary Being."

Bai Ye nodded. Of course, he knew it had nothing to do with the mom or the right hand; he was just making a little joke. Unfortunately, these brutes didn't understand humor.

He had heard from other Wasteland Hunters that during the Great Cataclysm Era, whether people or objects, even if they appeared normal, they had all undergone some degree of distortion and mutation.

It's just that the degree of mutation in normal people was relatively shallow, so it wasn't noticeable. But it's like a seed buried deep within everyone, ready to sprout once certain conditions are met.

Li You, who became an Extraordinary Being, was a clear example.

In other words, during the Civilization Era, no matter how much mental stress you endured, you'd at most become mentally ill. But in the Great Cataclysm Era, you might become an Extraordinary Being.

Hiss!

The more he thought about it, the more terrifying it seemed. Did all Extraordinary Beings have the potential for mental illness?

He suddenly felt that the Great Cataclysm that swept the world wasn't entirely harmful. It also contained opportunities, a chance for the evolution of all things. Mutant Beasts seemed more like the result of incorrect evolution, while Extraordinary Beings were on the path of correct evolution.

Wait, perhaps... whose evolution is more correct remains unknown.

"Deputy Commander Bai, I've said everything I needed to. Could you please put the gun down? I'm scared..."

"You're asking me for a favor, yet you don't even use the word 'please.' Is this how you ask for help?"

Damn it! His fists clenched!

Li You was so angry his teeth itched. If it weren't for the gun pointed at him, he would have loved to punch Bai Ye's mouth.

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"Could you please put the gun down?"

"No."

Damn you!

"Then can I at least put my right hand down? It's not fully healed, and I can't keep holding it up like this."

"No."

"Bai Ye!" Li You suddenly stood up, furious, "I told you, we're not enemies. I'm here to cooperate with you!

Don't you realize your situation? Wang She and Tan Jie won't tolerate you. They've already planned to kill you once you disperse the Hyena Pack, then sell your Forbidden Item and split the money!"

"So what?"

"So cooperating with me is your only chance to survive. I'm an Extraordinary Being, and you have a Forbidden Item. Together, we might stand a chance against them. Besides, Wang She crippled my Magic Hand, and I must take revenge on him!"

"You came to me in the middle of the night just to say this?"

"That's right, and I already have a detailed plan. Next time you leave the city, I'll ambush outside. Once they're exhausted from fighting, we'll attack them together and take them down in one go!

Afterward, Graysoil Town will be yours to rule, and I won't interfere."

Bai Ye was slightly surprised, "Then what do you want? Revenge?"

Li You shook his head, "Revenge is part of it. I need money. Once it's done, Graysoil Town is yours, and the money is mine. I'll take the money and leave immediately.

To be honest, after becoming an Extraordinary Being, I have no interest in ruling Graysoil Town. I plan to take the money to Dawn City and find the best doctor to heal my right hand. Although awakening as an Extraordinary Being greatly improved my physical condition, allowing my right hand to move, it's nowhere near as flexible or strong as before.

My Transcendent Ability is closely tied to my right hand. If it heals, my combat power will be far beyond what it is now. I want to restore the glory of Magic Hand!

Once I, Magic Hand Li You, establish myself in Dawn City, I'll bring my mother to the city to enjoy wealth and prosperity!"

Li You's words made Bai Ye see him in a slightly different light. Say what you will, Li You might not be much, but at least he's filial.

Moreover, they didn't have any personal grudges, and they shared a common enemy.

With this thought, Bai Ye put away the Breath of Bones.

Hearing the sound, Li You was immediately delighted, "You've agreed to cooperate?"

"No, I haven't," Bai Ye shook his head.

"Why not? This is all benefit and no harm to you," Li You was incredulous, unable to understand why Bai Ye would refuse such a good proposal.

"Sigh," Bai Ye sighed, looking up at the moon at a forty-five-degree angle, speaking deeply, "I could certainly team up with you to kill Wang She and the others, but have you thought about the Hyena Pack? What about the people of Graysoil Town?"

Li You was stunned, his gaze at Bai Ye changing again and again. He was silent for a moment, "I can help you deal with the Hyena Pack."

Bai Ye shook his head again, "How many people would die? You may be an Extraordinary Being, but I doubt you're stronger than Wang She and the others. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come to me for cooperation.

They struggle to deal with the Hyena Pack, let alone you. So, I won't cooperate with you until the Hyena Pack is dealt with."

Li You looked anxious, "But once the Hyena Pack is gone, they'll immediately turn on you. And with the way you're fighting, you might not even survive until they make their move."

"Say no more!" Bai Ye angrily brushed his sleeve, sending a layer of dust flying from his patched-up sleeve, "Do you think I'm the kind of person who fears death? Is my life more important, or the lives of the eight hundred people in Graysoil Town?"

That indignant voice was like a heavy hammer, striking Li You's heart hard.

In this damned era, there really are people like this...

For some reason, standing next to Bai Ye, he suddenly felt a sense of shame.