Chapter 96

"Where are you running off to?"

Feng Yi placed his hand on the shoulder of the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man, who had been about to leave with his head down, was startled. He seemed not to understand what Feng Yi was talking about and immediately tried to run away by kicking his foot out.

Feng Yi grabbed the back of his collar and lifted him up, then threw him towards the muscular man he had knocked to the ground earlier.

The 1.8-meter-tall muscular man, who was rubbing his chest and struggling to get up from the ground, was knocked back down by the impact.

People around were discussing and speculating about what was happening. Some were taking photos with their phones.

Feng Yi pressed down his cap and called the police. Stealing wallets couldn't be let off easily, and the coordination between the two men clearly showed they were experienced.

Soon, the police arrived.

Feng Yi also noticed some plainclothes police officers appearing in the crowd and then leaving.

During this period, plainclothes officers were stationed near the ATMs of various banks.

Feng Yi knew the reason for this.

During the period of abnormal climate, many sudden incidents and disasters occurred. Electronic payments had failed, and there were times when the internet was down or slow, making shopping difficult and impossible to snatch goods.

During the abnormal climate period, cash transactions increased. To address this, major banks raised the withdrawal limits on ATMs, though they had to be set up manually. For larger withdrawals, one had to go to the counter.

Even after the abnormal climate period passed, some habits remained.

Whenever there was an unusual phenomenon, whether it was the weather or birds in the sky, some people were sensitive.

This time was no different. The little swan incident drew people's attention, and some wondered if the climate was changing again. If the climate improved, it would be what everyone hoped for, but if it became abnormal again, it was better to have more cash on hand for peace of mind.

Therefore, recently, there were queues at the ATMs of various banks, which was rare in normal times. After all, cashless payments were so convenient, and carrying cash always raised concerns about theft.

Some people said it was a stress response. Seeing related news made them think about it, and they felt they had to withdraw some money to feel secure, otherwise, they couldn't sleep at night.

The banks were aware of this situation and always had cash available.

With more people withdrawing cash, there were naturally more thieves and robbers. The police had recently intensified anti-theft efforts, with officers patrolling both openly and covertly.

The theft gangs were cautious, picking a few targets and following them for a while before making a move.

With more people withdrawing cash, Feng Yi didn't stand out.

If he did stand out, it was because, in some people's eyes, Feng Yi's bag looked like it contained a lot of cash, and he was alone, looking like a recent college graduate with low vigilance, making him an easy target.

Most other people withdrawing cash had companions, and even those who withdrew alone were more cautious and discreet, unlike Feng Yi, who seemed careless and naive.

When Feng Yi was giving his statement, a police officer suggested that he should not withdraw large amounts of cash alone in the future, as it made him an easy target. Although Feng Yi had caught both men this time, sometimes their gang operations involved more than two people.

Feng Yi didn't argue and agreed verbally.

The two men he had thrown to the ground had criminal records and were experienced.

Usually, they would approach from behind to snatch the bag, but seeing Feng Yi's youth and height, they were concerned that a direct approach might not work, so they had a accomplice bump into him first.

Unexpectedly, the 1.8-meter-tall muscular man was thrown back three meters as soon as he moved.

At that moment, both men were stunned.

When the police checked the surveillance, they thought the gang had updated their methods, planning to stage an accident, but it was too exaggerated.

As for the real situation...

Feng Yi had done it on purpose.

Before the two men approached, Feng Yi had sensed their malicious intent.

If his body had not been fully enhanced, he might have only felt it when they were closer, but now he could sense it clearly from 10 meters away.

Feng Yi's ability to distinguish scents had also greatly improved.

After his body was fully enhanced, his brain had also upgraded.

If he had to identify the leather materials in the warehouse of Lu Yue's company now, he wouldn't need to take breaks!

His brain now processed and analyzed data more efficiently and accurately!

So, when he sensed the other person bumping into him, Feng Yi didn't dodge but lightly bumped back...

Then he gained a preliminary understanding of his current physical condition.

After finishing his statement, Feng Yi didn't drive home immediately but went to a residential area in the city, where he used to live.

The Yuexiu residential area, where many migratory little swans had appeared, had strict restrictions and was very noisy. Feng Yi's building was close to the river, and the sounds from the river were very clear.

The group of little swans was particularly excited and lively. The research team and related organizations were pleased to see these energetic wild birds, but the residents were not so happy.

Feng Yi wasn't interested in the little swans, but they did affect his sleep. He had planned to move to the swimming pool, but it wasn't very comfortable to live there, so he decided to alternate between the swimming pool and the city apartment.

If the rental period for the swimming pool expired and the migratory birds in the Yuexiu area hadn't left or new ones arrived, he might temporarily stay in the city apartment.

Now he knew how to rely on his instincts to predict possible changes in his body, avoiding being caught off guard.

When there were no significant changes, he could stay in the city apartment. If his instincts told him there would be significant changes, he would leave and find a suitable place.

There were too many people watching in the Yuexiu area, so to avoid exposure, Feng Yi needed to find another place.

When he checked his bank balance while withdrawing cash, he saw that he could afford another house, but it wasn't necessary.

So, Feng Yi thought that if there was a suitable place, he would rent it. The evolutionary and mutation period would only last a few days, and it wasn't worth buying another house.

He still needed to save money to build a laboratory and a swimming pool!

Feng Yi parked his car in the residential area and looked at Wu Ji's shop. It was busy, and several delivery people were waiting.

Feng Yi didn't go in immediately but went home to tidy up.

The last time he was here, the house was severely damaged by the evolution, and the furniture was like it had been soaked in water.

The house had been renovated, and new furniture had been bought.

The house was dirty from being unoccupied for a long time.

But there was no smell of rats.

There were some rat scents upstairs and downstairs, but not in his house. The newly renovated house had no food to attract these creatures, and with so many options upstairs and downstairs, they wouldn't choose his place.

No rats made things easier; otherwise, Feng Yi would have had to spend time cleaning and disinfecting.

The house was simply furnished, making it easy to clean. Feng Yi spent two hours tidying up and then drove to the supermarket to buy some basic living supplies.

After a nap, Feng Yi went to Wu Ji's shop.

It was already dusk, and the shop was less crowded.

Seeing Feng Yi, Wu Ji was surprised and then laughed, "Why are you here today? You didn't tell me in advance."

" Came to the city to take care of some business. I came during the day, but your shop was so busy, I didn't go in. I had to go up and clean the house, which hadn't been used for a long time and was covered in dust."

"Are you staying here tonight, or going back to your little villa?" Wu Ji asked.

"Not going back."

"Great! Let's call Qian Feiyang and have dinner together. It's been a while since we last met!"

"Sure."

Wu Ji sent a message to Qian Feiyang and said, "Your little villa must have a great view of the swans, right? I was thinking about when to go see the big swans with Qian Feiyang. But I heard the restrictions in the Yuexiu area are very strict, and outsiders have to register, so I didn't contact you."

"They're little swans, not big ones. If you want to see the swans, just let me know. You can see them from the balcony, but I don't think they're that interesting."

"I'm just curious; I've never seen wild swans."

Feng Yi, recalling what he had seen, said, "Your shop is doing well."

"Of course! The quality of the products is what matters. No matter how poetic the name, if the food is bad, who would buy it? Oh, by the way, the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming. Don't buy mooncakes; I've prepared a box for you."

"Mid-Autumn Festival?"

Wu Ji mentioning the Mid-Autumn Festival reminded Feng Yi that it was coming.

He didn't have a family to gather with, and when he was in school, most students didn't care much about the Mid-Autumn Festival. They would call home, eat a mooncake, and that was it.

Feng Yi spent most of his time working part-time.

Last year, he celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with his studio mates, which was lively. This year, it was quiet, and his partner had become an enemy, making everything different.

After dinner with Wu Ji and Qian Feiyang, it was very late when he got home.

Feng Yi stood on the balcony, looking at the crescent moon in the sky.

The city was noisier than the suburbs, and even at night, the sound of vehicles passing by on the road next to the residential area could be heard.

There were arguments, children crying, and dogs barking in the residential area. There were no owls in the mountains or many insects chirping at night. The wild atmosphere was far away.

Feng Yi quietly watched the moon in the sky, thinking about the Mid-Autumn Festival that Wu Ji had mentioned.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a full moon night.

In mythology, werewolves transform under the full moon.

Would he transform with a hiss on the Mid-Autumn full moon night?

Probably not.

The butler said he was a high-level being!

And his instincts didn't indicate anything.