Chapter 95

Although there were plans to temporarily move to the swimming pool area, Feng Yi still preferred the backyard grass of the Yexiu neighborhood if he could live there peacefully.

Although the backyard grass had been almost flattened by him before, these grasses were particularly resilient and had perked up again in just one day!

However, since it was already autumn, some of the grass would gradually wither, losing the freshness it had in spring and summer. Feng Yi thought that he should take advantage of the grass not yet withered and enjoy it for a while longer.

According to the community and experts, the migration routes of most migratory birds for wintering are very long, and they will stop at multiple places along the way. Rongcheng is not an important stopover on the migration route of these little swans. For some unknown reason, part of the little swans deviated from their original route and landed in the southern area of Yueshan. They should only stay for about a week before leaving and continuing their southward migration.

There are several main migration routes for little swans in the country, and this time, the deviation from the route occurred on the western route, affecting not just these dozen or so little swans.

In the following period, more migratory birds might arrive. Even if the initial group of little swans, after resting, set off again, the subsequent arrivals would still affect the management of the southern area of Yueshan.

Fortunately, soon another expert team reported that the number of migratory birds deviating from their route in the following days was decreasing, with most still following their original migration routes.

This also reassured the residents of the important stopover points along the migratory routes.

Previously, when they heard that the little swans that were supposed to land in their area had deviated to Rongcheng, they wondered if something unfavorable had happened in their area, causing the migratory birds to deviate.

After the period of abnormal climate, everyone knew that changes in wildlife were indicators of the human living environment, so they were particularly sensitive.

The continuous changes in the Yueshan area of Rongcheng would certainly increase its livability index on some rankings.

The deviation of the little swans from their route to choose the southern area of Yueshan also piqued the curiosity of many research teams.

Thus, following the Yueshan Little Green Dragon incident, research teams from all over the country went to Yueshan again for research.

In a professor's online discussion room:

"Indeed, only the southward migratory birds on the western route deviated on that day. The birds migrating before and after that day still followed their original routes."

"I checked, and the only abnormality in the southern area of Yueshan that day was a fog warning."

"Could it be the influence of air currents?"

"My team will arrive in the southern area of Yueshan tomorrow and will take samples of the air, soil, river water, etc., for analysis."

"I've seen the data report provided by the local research team in Rongcheng. According to the report, that river is not the most preferred environment for little swans. The water flow is a bit fast, and it's close to human settlements."

"But they flew over and went there! And not just one family group!"

"Perhaps there is something we don't know about Yueshan. The Little Green Dragon incident didn't yield much useful data, and I hope this time we can find more clues."

"The Little Green Dragon incident could be explained by a beneficial mutation that enhanced its survival adaptability. This time, it's clear that there is something attracting these wild animals!"

"Perhaps there is more attractive food there, but we need to sample the aquatic plants and animals to know."

"I'm curious, are the little swans that flew to Rongcheng using the southern area of Yueshan as a stopover or their final wintering ground?"

"Whether it's a stopover or a wintering ground, we need to continue observing."

...

The southern area of Yueshan underwent a reassignment of responsibility zones, with upgraded management. Originally, a warning line was set up, allowing many people to gather and watch, but now, only research teams and relevant personnel are allowed to approach.

The Yexiu neighborhood also tightened its management of outsiders.

When Feng Yi stood on the balcony and looked across the river, there were only a few camouflaged tents left, not as many people as before.

In the neighborhood, the buildings with advantageous positions no longer had so many people gathered on their balconies, but some owners cleverly used their advantageous positions to start live streaming.

Feng Yi didn't do such live streaming. If something abnormal happened to him during the live stream, high-definition cameras could record everything as evidence. Feng Yi didn't dare to do that to himself!

Besides, he didn't have the time to do live streaming. Making money from live streaming requires a lot of effort, but Feng Yi had his own focus in life.

Since renovations were not allowed for now, he put them on hold.

After making some adjustments to the driver's seat, Feng Yi drove to get his car serviced and maintained.

This time, the car needed a major service, which would take longer.

The mechanic looked at the car's interior and then at Feng Yi, "Did you lend your car to someone? The car seat is severely deformed and needs to be replaced."

The car seat was pressed into this shape, clearly by someone much heavier, but looking at Feng Yi's build, it didn't seem like he could have done it. So, it must have been the car owner's friend!

Feng Yi pulled the corners of his mouth, looking very troubled and unsure of what to say, and started to shift the blame.

"I lent it to a friend."

Since there was "a friend" to take the blame, what did it have to do with him?

The mechanic sighed, "Be careful when lending your car."

Feng Yi watched them replace the car seat, packed the old seat in a box, and took a taxi home with it.

This old, deformed car seat, which he had already processed, could not be left there for more people to see. He took it home and threw it into the basement to deal with later.

The car needed a major service, which would take over ten hours, and he would pick it up the next day.

Although he didn't have a car, after the recent period of excessive eating and sleeping, Feng Yi was now full of energy and went running to the swimming pool.

After losing weight, swimming in the water was much easier, and he didn't sink immediately upon entering.

His higher body temperature felt particularly comfortable in the water, and he felt that the excess energy dissipated faster when he was in the water.

However, the pool was too small, and he couldn't swim as freely as he wanted.

To dissipate the excess energy in his body and bring his body temperature back to a normal range, Feng Yi swam for a long time, not returning until the evening.

After dinner, Feng Yi called the old butler and told him about the recent evolution.

"This evolution should have been successful." The last time Feng Yi weighed himself, he was over a ton.

"Uh-huh, I know." The butler's tone was very calm, as if he had already known about it.

"Do you have that much confidence in me?" Feng Yi asked.

"I saw the news about the fog. The large area of the fog indicates that your evolution went well." The butler said.

Feng Yi was curious, "The area of the fog is related to this? The larger the area, the higher the success rate?"

"You can understand it that way."

Feng Yi didn't know this. He only guessed that the fog was related to his evolution, but he didn't expect this kind of connection! He also guessed that the geographical environment might have caused the fog to be so large.

Noting this key information, Feng Yi continued to talk about the changes in his weight.

"My weight is almost back to normal. I just weighed myself, and it's already in the eighties. It might drop to the seventies tomorrow or the day after!" Feng Yi said lightly.

With his weight back to normal, he could move more freely, without so many worries and constant fear.

The butler asked, "What was your maximum weight?"

"The last time I weighed myself, it was over a ton. I didn't weigh myself after that. It should be over a ton but not more than two tons." Feng Yi said.

"Oh~" The butler's voice rose, seeming to be in a good mood.

Feng Yi was tense: "...What? Is there something special about this weight?"

"Nothing special, just that this weight is your real weight, and what you measure now is your disguised weight." The butler explained casually.

Feng Yi: ???

What!!?

"Disguised weight?"

Is there such a thing?

Disguised appearance, disguised personality, and so on, these make sense, but disguised weight?!!

The butler continued, "This should be a form of cellular self-disguise to survive in human society.

"You know, some animals disguise themselves to appear weaker or stronger, or to blend into their surroundings, all to survive better. The professional term is 'mimicry.'"

"Mimicry??"

Feng Yi, of course, knew the term. It's a top-level disguise technique in evolution!

In nature, besides the overt and brutal struggles, there are also silent and strategic battles.

Some organisms, through evolution, develop certain disguise abilities to help them hunt or avoid attacks.

For example, caterpillars that can mimic snakes.

For example, mantises that can mimic leaves or flowers.

And animals that blend into their surroundings.

So, the butler meant: To make you look more like an ordinary person, you disguise your weight. Your real weight is over a ton, or possibly even heavier. It certainly can't be in the seventies.

Feng Yi...

Feng Yi was stunned.

"This... doesn't make sense! How is that possible?"

The butler thought for a moment and rephrased it, "You can also understand it this way: your 'mimicry' is in the seventies, and your true form is over a ton, or possibly even heavier."

Feng Yi stammered, "True... true form?"

Suddenly faced with this topic, Feng Yi didn't know how to respond.

"What does my true form look like?" Feng Yi asked.

"I don't know." The butler said, "Maybe your instincts will tell you."

Feng Yi: "...Alright."

My instincts have run away again!

This topic was too subtle, so Feng Yi put it aside and talked about the little swans.

"I heard that expert teams from all over the country are coming here. Do I need to prepare anything?"

Feng Yi was worried that the expert teams might find information that could be detrimental to him.

The butler remained calm, "No need to worry."

"I'm relieved." Feng Yi said, then thought of something else, "Many animals hibernate or migrate for winter. Will I have a similar tendency?"

Feng Yi was just asking casually, having seen a lot of news about migratory birds recently.

The butler had mentioned before that higher-level beings were different from wild beasts, so Feng Yi hadn't really thought he would be like those wild beasts. Before evolving, he had normal winters, and after evolving, he shouldn't be more susceptible to cold.

The butler was silent for a moment.

Then there was the sound of pages turning.

Feng Yi: "..."

Got it, he's checking his notes.

Feng Yi didn't speak, waiting quietly.

After about half a minute:

"There is. In the early stages of evolution, there is a tendency to hibernate. If the climate in the area is warm, the hibernation is not obvious.

"If you work hard and reach the next stage before winter, I'll take you to the south for winter."

The butler's words surprised Feng Yi.

Really hibernation?

South for winter?

Do I also need to go to a warmer place to survive the winter?

Can't I just stay in Rongcheng for the winter?

Feng Yi was about to ask when the butler said:

"Ms. Feng has also reserved a house for you in the south, which will be transferred to you at that time."

"I'll definitely work hard!"

Although his instincts hadn't told him he needed to go to a warmer place for the winter, since the butler said so, Feng Yi would try his best to reach the next stage before the cold snap and go to the south with the butler, after all, there was a villa waiting for him!

After the call with the butler, Feng Yi pondered the "true form" the butler mentioned.

If his real weight, his true form, was over a ton, how big would that be?

The heaviest living snake, the anaconda, only weighs a hundred or so kilograms.

And this "mimicry."

To put it bluntly, it's to blend in better as a human.

To put it artistically, it's called "hiding in plain sight"!

This mimicry is indeed impressive!

At least in his mimicry mode, his weight is the same as an ordinary person, making it less likely to be exposed.

While lying on the backyard grass and sleeping, Feng Yi kept thinking, what does his true form look like?

The next day, Feng Yi went to pick up his car.

After a major service, the car that was barely functioning yesterday was now radiant!

Feng Yi was very satisfied, drove his beloved car for a good meal, and then found a parking lot to park according to the destination entered on the map.

Besides picking up the car, he also needed to withdraw some cash.

Withdrawing cash in the city is less conspicuous, and Feng Yi always changed locations each time.

This time, Feng Yi withdrew 100,000 yuan in cash. After this evolution, his appetite wasn't as big as before, but compared to ordinary people, he still ate a lot, so carrying some cash was necessary.

100,000 yuan should last for a while.

Putting the cash from the ATM into his bag, Feng Yi walked down the street with his bag.

Thinking of finding a place to eat a bit more and then go to the swimming pool for a few hours.

The excess energy in his body had dissipated, and his body temperature was close to normal. An ordinary person wouldn't notice anything unusual when shaking hands with him.

His weight and body temperature were now similar to those of ordinary people.

Walking down the street, surrounded by people in a hurry, Feng Yi, wearing a mask and a hat, wasn't very noticeable in the crowd.

No one would know that there was an anomaly hidden among them.

Feng Yi was satisfied with this peaceful life, but there were always people who wouldn't let him have it.

A person about the same height as Feng Yi but much more muscular suddenly accelerated and charged at Feng Yi.

Then.

Bang!

He was thrown back three meters.

Not far behind Feng Yi, a middle-aged man who wasn't very noticeable was staring at Feng Yi's bag. He had already taken a half-step toward Feng Yi but, seeing what happened, pulled his foot back.