[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-paradise-of-reincarnation":3,"chapter-paradise-of-reincarnation-paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-48":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Paradise of Reincarnation",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2273906,4446,"Chapter 48: Chapter Sixteen: A Small Harvest","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-48",48,"\u003Cp>Shindo Akira's pause gave the ghoul a chance to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1] Shinato Akira’s pause gave the ghoul a chance to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ghoul had just begun to flee when he heard Su Xiao’s threatening words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[2] The ghoul had just begun to run when he heard Su Xiao’s threatening words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ghoul hesitated for a moment, then immediately turned and ran, completely ignoring Su Xiao’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[3] The ghoul hesitated, then turned and bolted, ignoring Su Xiao’s words entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, it was the right choice—staying meant death, so why not seize even a sliver of a chance to escape?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[4] Or rather, it was the right choice—staying meant death; why not seize even a sliver of escape?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the ghoul had run a few meters, a long blade shot through the air with a sharp whistling sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[5] As the ghoul had run only a few meters, a long blade shot past with a tearing wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Splat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[6] “Thwip.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade pierced the ghoul’s calf and drove deep into the asphalt street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[7] The blade pierced the ghoul’s calf and drove deep into the asphalt street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[8] “Ahh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ghoul screamed and collapsed face-first onto the asphalt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[9] The ghoul screamed and collapsed, his face slamming into the asphalt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The right choice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[10] “Right choice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao rose and walked slowly toward the ghoul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[11] Su Xiao rose and walked slowly toward the ghoul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, the ghoul’s attempt to flee was perfectly normal—if he were in the ghoul’s place, he’d make the same choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[12] To him, the ghoul’s flight was normal—if he were in the ghoul’s place, he’d choose the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staying meant death; why not fight for a chance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[13] Staying meant death; why not try?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-what are you going to do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[14] “W-what are you going to do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ghoul’s eyes darted in panic as he tried to crawl forward, but the [Zhan Long Shan] remained firmly embedded in the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[15] The ghoul’s eyes panicked; he tried to crawl forward, but the Zhan Long Shan remained firmly pinned in the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao gripped the hilt of the [Zhan Long Shan], pulled it free, and the ghoul immediately tried to rise and flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[16] Su Xiao gripped the hilt of the Zhan Long Shan, pulled it free, and the ghoul instantly tried to rise and flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of blade light cut through the air, spraying a torrent of blood across the asphalt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[17] A flash of blade, and a spray of blood splattered across the asphalt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four strikes—Su Xiao severed the ghoul’s limbs, just as he promised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[18] Four cuts—Su Xiao severed the ghoul’s limbs, as promised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the ghoul’s resilience, these injuries were severe but not life-threatening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[19] With a ghoul’s vitality, this was severe injury—but not fatal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[20] “What now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shindo Akira looked slightly exhausted; the previous battle had drained her, her sweat-soaked clothes clinging to her, her pale blonde hair stuck to her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[21] Shinato Akira’s face showed fatigue; the battle had worn her down, her sweat-soaked clothes clinging to her, her pale golden hair stuck to her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keep going. Kill every ghoul that shows up tonight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[22] “Keep going. Kill every ghoul that shows up tonight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shindo Akira’s heart chilled—there were hundreds, possibly more, ghouls in West District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[23] Shinato Akira’s heart chilled—there were hundreds of ghouls in Xijie, maybe more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are we really going to be okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[24] “Are we really okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao said nothing and began clearing the corpses from the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[25] Su Xiao said nothing and began clearing the corpses from the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to set a trap—the ghoul whose limbs he’d severed made a perfect bait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[26] He planned to set a trap—the ghoul with severed limbs made a perfect bait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But ghouls weren’t stupid; the sheer number of corpses here would only scare them away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[27] But ghouls weren’t stupid; so many corpses here would only scare them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He piled the bodies into a narrow alley and left the bloodstains on the asphalt—the smell of blood would attract ghouls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[28] He piled the corpses into a narrow alley and left the blood on the asphalt—its stench would draw ghouls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ghoul with severed limbs was thrown into the center of the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[29] The limbless ghoul was tossed into the center of the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t need to lure ghouls too close—just enough for them to show themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[30] He didn’t need them to come close—just to show themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Su Xiao’s agility, once any ghoul appeared, escape would be impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[31] With Su Xiao’s agility, once they appeared, they wouldn’t escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hunting low-level ghouls yields few treasure chests, but grants CCG contribution points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[32] Hunting low-level ghouls yielded few treasure chests, but earned CCG contribution points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, his talent, [Soul Eater], grants him a significant boost in mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[33] Moreover, his talent, the Soul Eater, granted him significant mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana is crucial for Su Xiao right now—Qing Gang Ying consumes it heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[34] Mana was crucial now—Qinggangyingsuo drained it heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao stood at the center of the street, [Zhan Long Shan] in hand, while Shindo Akira stood beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[35] Su Xiao stood at the street’s center, Zhan Long Shan in hand; Shinato Akira stood beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Will ghouls really show up? This place just had a battle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[36] “Ghouls will come—this place just had a battle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao ignored Shindo Akira—ghouls that feed on each other are beasts; the scent of blood won’t scare them off, it’ll draw them in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[37] Su Xiao ignored Shinato Akira—ghouls that fed on each other were beasts; blood would not scare them—it would lure them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just two minutes later, the first ghoul appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[38] Only two minutes passed before the first ghoul appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an elderly ghoul, gaunt and frail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[39] An elderly ghoul, gaunt and frail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Su Xiao with his blade, the elderly ghoul hesitated, then chose to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[40] Seeing Su Xiao with his blade, the elder ghoul hesitated, then chose to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too bad—it was already too late. Su Xiao had already charged forward with his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[41] Too late—he couldn’t escape now; Su Xiao had already charged forward with his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One minute later, Su Xiao returned to his spot, his sleeve stained with blood, waiting for the next prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[42] One minute later, Su Xiao returned, blood staining his sleeves, waiting for the next prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the rooftop of a high-rise in West District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[43] On the rooftop of a high-rise in Xijie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night wind blew, and under the moonlight, two figures could be seen standing on the roof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[44] The night wind blew; under the moonlight, two figures stood on the roof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do we do? If we do nothing, all the ghouls here will be killed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[45] “What do we do? If we do nothing, all the ghouls here will be slaughtered.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiriya Junto, wearing a black rabbit mask, spoke, his gaze toward Su Xiao filled with wariness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[46] Kiriya Aritomo, wearing a black rabbit mask, spoke, his gaze toward Su Xiao filled with wariness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doro Ryō said nothing, silently watching the scene before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[47] Tachibana remained silent, watching the scene before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was one of Aogiri Tree’s “recruitment grounds,” where high-ranking members often came to recruit stronger ghouls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[48] This was one of Aogiri Tree’s “recruitment grounds”; its officers often came here to recruit stronger ghouls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the Bin brothers were recruited here by Aogiri Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[49] Like the Bin brothers—they were recruited here by Aogiri Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Abandon it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[50] “Abandon it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doro Ryō’s words left Kiriya Junto frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[51] Tachibana’s words left Kiriya Aritomo resentful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But this place…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[52] “But this place—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiriya Junto had barely begun speaking when he noticed Doro Ryō staring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[53] Kiriya had barely begun when he noticed Tachibana staring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you going to stop that monster yourself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[54] “Are you going to stop that monster?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiriya Junto fell silent, turning his head away—the memory of Su Xiao’s blade slashing toward him still burned vividly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[55] Kiriya fell silent, turning his head away—the slash Su Xiao had aimed at him was still vivid in his memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So… you want me to go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[56] “So… you want me to go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doro Ryō’s eyes flickered with murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[57] Tachibana’s eyes flickered with murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No—I mean gather our members and kill this human.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[58] “No. I mean gather our members and kill this human.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Kiriya Junto harbored deep resentment toward Su Xiao—he’d nearly been killed by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[59] Clearly, Kiriya Aritomo harbored deep hatred for Su Xiao—he’d nearly killed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doro Ryō pondered for a moment, then shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[60] Tachibana thought for a moment, then shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The cost is too high. Even if we succeed in killing this man, you and I might die in the battle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[61] “The cost is too high. Even if we succeed in killing this man, you and I might die in the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go. From now on, completely abandon this place. Knowing that this monster is in District 14 is valuable intelligence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[62] Let’s go. Abandon this place entirely. Knowing this monster is in District 14 is valuable intelligence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Aogiri Tree had more than one recruitment ground, abandoning this one came at a heavy cost—but they had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[63] Though Aogiri Tree had other recruitment grounds, abandoning this one meant heavy losses—there was no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doro Ryō and Kiriya Junto left, leaving the ghouls here without support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[64] Tachibana and Kiriya Aritomo left; the ghouls here lost their support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……。\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[65] ……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun slowly rose, casting a golden morning glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[66] The sun rose slowly, a golden dawn light appearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center of West District, Su Xiao sat exhausted on the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[67] In the heart of Xijie, Su Xiao sat on the street, exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every few meters across a half-kilometer radius, pools of blood stained the pavement; the thick stench of blood filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[68] Every few meters along the streets within half a kilometer, large pools of blood stained the ground; the thick stench of blood filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao had lost count of how many ghouls he’d killed that night—by the end, not a single ghoul remained in West District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[69] Su Xiao couldn’t remember how many ghouls he’d killed; by the end, not a single ghoul remained in Xijie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming stench of blood made the ghouls wary; rumors spread quickly among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[70] The overwhelming stench of blood made ghouls wary; a rumor spread among them in Xijie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never approach the central zone—there’s a terrifying human there!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[71] Never approach the center—there’s a terrifying human there!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though covered in blood, Su Xiao meticulously cleaned his [Zhan Long Shan], then stored it in his inventory—he cherished his weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[72] Though his face was caked in blood, Su Xiao meticulously cleaned the Zhan Long Shan and stored it in his storage space—he cherished his weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao activated his imprint to check his night’s gains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[73] Su Xiao activated his mark and checked his night’s gains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, contribution points: [Second-Class Investigator, Contribution: 390\u002F400].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[74] First, contribution points: [Second-Class Investigator, Contribution: 390\u002F400.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just one night, Su Xiao earned 340 contribution points—evidence of how many ghouls he’d slain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[75] In one night, Su Xiao gained 340 contribution points—evidence of how many ghouls he’d killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, his talent, [Soul Eater], had absorbed 68 mana points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[76] Beyond contribution points, his talent, the Soul Eater, had absorbed 68 mana points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His current mana total was now 238, greatly extending the duration of Qing Gang Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[77] His mana was now 238—Qinggangyingsuo’s activation duration increased significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his inventory lay three white treasure chests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[78] Three white treasure chests remained in his storage space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d killed so many ghouls that even with a low drop rate, he’d still collected three chests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[79] He’d killed so many ghouls that even with low drop rates, he still obtained three chests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“White Night, Second-Class, let’s head back—I can’t go on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[80] “Second-Class Byakuya, let’s go back—I can’t anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shindo Akira lay flat on the street, no longer caring about her ladylike demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[81] Shinato Akira lay flat on the street, no longer caring about ladylike decorum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m at my limit too. Let’s return to the division.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[82] “I’m at my limit too. Let’s return to the branch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao stood and took a few steps, only to find Shindo Akira still lying on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[83] Su Xiao rose and took a few steps, then noticed Shinato Akira still lying on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I… I’m completely drained.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[84] “Um… I’m completely drained.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shindo Akira’s tone sounded unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[85] Shinato Akira’s tone sounded unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the night, Su Xiao had done the hunting while Shindo Akira handled the corpses—she hadn’t even fought directly, yet she was utterly exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[86] Last night, Su Xiao had done nearly all the killing; Shinato Akira had only handled corpses—not fought—and still, she was utterly spent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao walked over, lifted Shindo Akira onto his shoulder, and felt the soft, full warmth against his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[87] Su Xiao walked to Shinato Akira’s side, slung her over his shoulder, and felt the soft, full weight against his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please don’t take me back to the division—I look too pathetic like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[88] “Please don’t take me back to the branch—I look too disgraceful like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intimate contact made Shindo Akira blush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[89] The physical closeness made Shinato Akira’s cheeks flush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My apartment is nearby—just a few minutes by car.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[90] “My place is nearby—just a few minutes by car.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao considered it—her suggestion made sense; he too needed rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[91] Su Xiao considered it—Shinato Akira’s suggestion was sound; he too needed rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at the base of Shindo Akira’s building, she’d regained some strength and could at least walk on her own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[92] They drove to Shinato Akira’s building; along the way, she regained some strength—at least enough to walk on her own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shindo Akira lived in a small, cozy one-bedroom apartment. Upon entering, Su Xiao, to her stunned gaze, stripped off his shirt and headed straight for the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[93] Shinato Akira lived in a small but cozy single apartment. After entering her home, Su Xiao, under her stunned gaze, stripped off his shirt and headed straight for the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was covered in dried blood from the night’s slaughter—it was unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[94] He was caked in blood; the dried blood on his skin had become unbearable after a night’s work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Su Xiao rinsed his body with warm water, someone knocked on the bathroom door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[95] As Su Xiao rinsed his body with warm water, someone knocked on the bathroom door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second-Class White Night, hurry up—I need to bathe immediately. I—I have a severe cleanliness fetish; dried blood on my skin is a nightmare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[96] “Second-Class Byakuya, hurry up—I need to bathe immediately. I—I have a cleanliness obsession. Dried blood on my skin is a nightmare.”\u003C\u002Fp>",2518,"2026-06-19T23:49:42.795Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","36a300dfd9100f445d7bdcd44293566a3562f6f19154f9c885f65c0e97ea50a2","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-49","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-47",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fparadise-of-reincarnation-cover.jpg"]