Chapter 216

"All right, don't play anymore." Jiang Xia's voice rang in Ye Ji's ear.

"Understood, Master."

The original Pearl Tooth Blood Vampire gradually turned back into human form, and the whole person disappeared amidst the snowflakes drifting all over the sky.

This is Jiang Xia's achievement, using the Alien Insect's mimicry ability to completely contain the Tooth Blood Vampire's power.

Alien Insects, as a species, are naturally capable of copying other intelligent life forms.

The key is that Jiang Xia holds the highest authority over the Tooth Blood Vampire lineage, which opens up many possibilities.

"Demon Clan, what is that?"

Kagami slowly put away his long blade and placed it back on his shoulders; although he had just been attacked, it was only superficial wounds, and he would be fine after two days of rest.

This was his first transformation, but he felt his adaptation to Steel Bucket was better than to YellowBee, and his combat power was even stronger.

"Your son has successfully transformed into Steel Bucket; the Kamen Rider plan has already succeeded."

SanDaoZhengRen hung up the phone expressionlessly; he had come for this, but he was knocked unconscious, and his belt mysteriously ended up in Kagami's hands.

Although this was beyond the expected outcome, he didn't mind; only an accelerated knight could take the belt from his hand, and this person understood their plan very well, likely being the sudden appearance that surpassed Jia Dou.

SanDaoZhengRen pushed up his glasses, his gaze turning especially cold; he would take revenge.

An expression never seen before appeared on SanDaoZhengRen's face; he couldn't see his own face, otherwise he would be astonished at his own ferocious, demon-like expression.

Meanwhile, Jiahemei Lu, after receiving the phone call, revealed a hint of a meaningful smile.

It was not only joy at his son's transformation into a knight, but also a hint that the plan had succeeded.

"The Haipa Insect Instrument, it's time to finish it." Jiahemei Lu leaned heavily on his cane, gazing at the scenery outside the window, and sighed.

In fact, what should have existed was already there; it had merely stalled at the final step. Now that Steel Bucket has been born, the Sea Pa Worm should also appear.

Jiang Xia, who was working nearby, suddenly noticed that the Earth Library had been updated, and it contained the most important data about the Sea Pa Worm crossing different timelines.

Of course, this is also a shortcoming of his current abilities; he cannot rely on his own power to change the past and thus affect the future, but surpassing Jia Dou can, and can even return to the past for a long time to alter his unfavorable future.

He had also altered the timeline in the past, but he didn't know whether it was truly a modification or whether the altered part was merely part of the original timeline.

But surpassing Jia Dou seems different; he is capable of large-scale time modification, and although there are side effects, for Jiang Xia they amount to nothing.

What the Earth Library currently presents is actually quite similar to what he is researching, just a bit more refined, and there are still many talents within the Original Insect.

With this final part, he could attempt to complete his own Sea Pa Worm.

"It's still better to have hands-on ability; if you want a plug-in, just make it yourself."

Jiang Xia looked at the instrument created using Devil's ability and sighed.

Devil has the ability to create all things; originally he intended to use ZECT's instruments, but what he produced was not an ordinary version of the Sea Pa Worm, but a perfect Sea Pa Worm utilizing the heart of the Alien Insect Queen.

But this would greatly increase the failure rate; he calculated that basic ZECT instruments would easily be blown apart by this powerful impact if not careful.

It would be better than wasting time like this for Jiang Xia to manufacture some indestructible instruments himself, at least able to withstand the power within his body, and also use the Eden Garden for repairs.

Saer Restaurant.

Jiang Xia took leave again, this time longer than last time, a full month without showing up.

This time the result is not bad; his Sea Pa Worm has already entered completion mode, but this time he came out for something else.

Shen Dai Jian appeared, or rather, the Sword Scorpion appeared.

Jiang Xia watched the gradually rising sunrise, turned his head to look at the Tokyo Tower standing far away, lightly inhaled a mouthful of morning thin mist, to ease the fatigue in his heart.

With a clear chime, Jiang Xia pushed open the door of Saer Restaurant.

"You're back!"

Rixia Bu Xi put down what she was holding, her face bearing a beautiful and warm smile, walking toward him.

She still wore that red apron, but her whole demeanor was completely different.

It's hard to imagine that a month ago, Rixia Bu Xi didn't even dare to speak loudly; when faced with an unexpected scene, she would instinctively shrink her head, like a timid turtle, protecting herself in that way.

But now she stands here openly, greeting him with a smile that never appeared on her face before; sunlight through the window shines on her face, making her fair skin seem almost transparent.

"I'm back, but it looks like nothing has changed here," Jiang Xia said.

The place hasn't changed, the furnishings in the shop haven't changed, but people's moods have.

Rixia Bu Xi smiled, "I'll go prepare breakfast."

Then she turned and headed toward the kitchen, cooking dishes she had practiced in private for a long time.

From inside the door gradually came the aroma of food, and the rhythmic sound of chopping vegetables.

"Jiang Xia, where have you been this period?"

As soon as he entered, he froze for a moment, then rubbed his eyes and said firmly.

Kagami, he still works part-time here, but his workload has increased a lot—not because of ZECT, but because after Jiang Xia left, his work at Saer Restaurant increased.

As for ZECT, there are now three Knights: YellowBee, Steel Bucket, and the recently appeared Sword Scorpion, so ZECT has nothing busy to do.

He looked around, made sure no one was eavesdropping, then whispered to Jiang Xia: "You wouldn't be developing weapons again, would you? Could you design one for me?"

"Steel Bucket should suit you well; why do you need extra weapons?" Jiang Xia asked strangely.

According to the current Alien Insect strength, Steel Bucket should be able to defeat most Alien Insects.

"That Tiandao guy is really too arrogant; I want to surpass him." Kagami's answer fits his current state very well.

In fact, he still has many things unsaid; he not only wants to surpass Tiandao, but also wants to find that woman who calls herself a demon tribe, then defeat her—relying on Steel Bucket alone would likely be impossible.

"Okay." Jiang Xia nodded; the enhancement plan is ready—it's the Sea Pa Worm.

"Really?" Kagami excitedly grabbed Jiang Xia's hands.

"Really, but you need to wait a while."

"Kagami, don't disturb him." Rixia Bu Xu looked at Kagami holding Jiang Xia's hand and spoke directly.

"Oh oh." Seeing that Rixia Bu Xi had already prepared breakfast, Kagami gave an embarrassed laugh and then made space.

(End of chapter)