Chapter 187: Underground

Jiahemei Liang's corpse, which had turned back into a human, turned into green fireworks and disappeared after his complete death.

Everything on his body was Mimicry, except for a baseball and the wristband that Jiahemei Xin brought, which remained on his body.

This could also be considered Jiahemei Liang's keepsake.

The banquet ultimately turned into a farewell party.

Jiang Xia looked at the drunken Kagami and shook his head helplessly.

It seems Kagami won't be able to go back by himself today.

Jiang Xia turned his head to look at the Heavenly Dao Chief, who pointed at Shuhua, indicating he was powerless to help, as the motorcycle wasn't suitable for too many people.

Okay, I'll help you one last time, Kagami.

After Jiang Xia sent the Heavenly Dao siblings away, he began to handle Kagami's body.

While Rixia Bu Xi was responsible for the leftover food from the farewell gathering.

The sunlight outside Saer Restaurant's window was gradually fading as time passed.

Kagami's body suddenly slowly stood up, and a strong smell of alcohol was exhaled from his mouth, directly flowing into the toilet.

Kagami's consciousness was still not awake; Jiang Xia merely exerted slight control over his body.

Jiang Xia looked left and right, confirmed that no one around would disturb him at this time, then controlled Kagami's body and slowly walked toward the basement of Sal Restaurant.

As he went deeper, the surroundings grew darker, until the Kagami he was supporting entered the underground passage.

Jiang Xia had not been idle these days; underground at Saer Restaurant, he used his own abilities to build a basement exclusive to him.

Upon entering, the white lights turned on one after another, revealing the full interior of the basement.

It was somewhat like a laboratory, but in its exact center stood a medical experimental table that looked like it was for surgery.

And his Knight belt was casually placed on a nearby table.

After removing the alcohol from Kagami's body, Jiang Xia waved his hand,

Kagami's body floated in midair and then lay on the slightly cold experimental table,

Kagami's eyes were tightly closed, his complexion peaceful, his breathing relaxed, as if he enjoyed the sleep of an infant.

The transparent glass in the grooves on both sides of the medical table slowly rose, resembling a culture chamber that enclosed Kagami.

A blue transparent beam shot directly from the experimental table, scanning over Kagami's body and recording all his bodily data.

This was somewhat like a physical exam, but the device Jiang Xia made himself was far more professional and effective than hospital medical instruments.

It seems Kagami has indeed been training his body well during this period.

Jiang Xia's voice suddenly lowered, as if he were deliberately suppressing it, 'But it still doesn't meet Steel Bucket's requirements.'

Just as Jiang Xia was looking at the data about Kagami's body on the monitor, sudden coughing sounds came from the experimental table beside him.

It seems the medical chamber is taking effect; although its effect on me is ordinary, for humans it should be considered the best means of healing wounds.

How do you feel? Is there still any effect of alcohol on your body? Kagami?

Kagami, who had just opened his eyes, was frightened and let out a loud shout.

He felt as if he had been kidnapped by someone, as if he were stuffed into a transparent coffin.

What's going on, Jiang Xia? What place is this?

Kagami turned his head to look around; what frightened him was that this place was really too much like an operating room.

What frightened him even more was that Jiang Xia, standing beside him, still held a scalpel, as if considering making an incision in his body.

Answer my question first: are you still conscious?

Kagami, frightened, swallowed and said, 'Very conscious, my consciousness is very clear.'

That's about it; the medical chamber is taking effect.

Medical chamber?

You can get up now; this time we're using a very expensive one.

After Jiang Xia finished speaking, the glass door split down the middle, retracted slowly, and turned into a very hard metal bed.

What?

Kagami jumped down from it with a puzzled expression, and Jiang Xia said:

This is a medical device specially used to repair bodily harm; you are the first person to use it.

You may leave; remember not to be late tomorrow." Jiang Xia waved his hand, indicating Kagami should go.

Is this still my part‑time workplace?

Kagami, who had been chased out by Jiang Xia, scratched his head; he had worked here for a long time, but had never discovered that Sal Restaurant had a basement.

Kagami, are you alright?

Rixia Bu Xi, who had just finished cleaning the restaurant, looked at Kagami, who was dazed at the back‑door entrance, and asked.

It's fine, it's fine.

Just what kind of person is that Jiang Xia, able to produce a wristband that restrains Alien Insects and also have that basement,

could he also be a member of the organization, just like me, having two identities?

Kagami left Sal Restaurant, burying his doubts in his heart, but he now believes that Jiang Xia at least will not harm him.

And after Kagami left, in the dark alley beside Sal Restaurant,

JiaYouYue pulled at the black‑hooded headgear on her head, stepping along the gravel path, walking out of the alley step by step.

She was no longer in her usual ladies' suit; instead she wore a white high‑necked sweater underneath.

On the outside she wore a Black Trench Coat that extended to her knees, wrapping her completely, sufficient for disguise.

This outfit is not the organization's combat uniform, but rather a disguise she bought herself to conceal her identity.

Given ZECT's sternness, no disguise is needed at all; strictly speaking they are a violent organ that arrests people without evidence, and this time JiaYouYue acted on her own privately.

However, her target is not Kagami, but Jia Dou.

JiaYouYue knew this was Kagami's part‑job spot, but she never imagined that the Jia Dou aptitude user who transforms into Jia Dou would also frequently appear here.

She has confirmed the location; she just needs to lie in wait.

JiaYouYue took out her phone and began recording the restaurant from every angle.

This location is the key spot for capturing Jia Dou; we must not startle the snake, lest the Jia Dou aptitude user notice something amiss.

Just as JiaYouYue was about to leave, a thick arm firmly clamped down on her arm.

The overwhelming strength almost rendered her unable to move.

A tall man in a black trench coat said:

"Are your current actions approved by headquarters, or are you acting on your own in private?"

"Are you from headquarters?"

JiaYouYue was momentarily startled, then she spoke.

"The operation to capture the Jia Dou King has already begun; I hope you can lend us a hand and help headquarters retrieve the Knight's belt."

"We've already had our eyes on the people of this restaurant from headquarters, so you can trust us."

"We will use the safest method to seize Jia Dou and will not harm anyone." he said in a low voice.

Confused by the tall man's words, JiaYouYue nodded thoughtfully and said:

"I will tell you everything I know."

"That would be best." The tall man looked at the phone that originally belonged to JiaYouYue and smiled.

Although capturing Jia Dou is important, it is not his ultimate goal; his aim is the taste of the food emanating from here.

(End of chapter)