[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-paradise-of-reincarnation":3,"chapter-paradise-of-reincarnation-paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-50":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},2273908,4446,"Chapter 50: The Beginning of Purification","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-50",50,"\u003Cp>The test tube spun between Su Xiao’s fingertips, its motion leaving trailing shadows in the dim yellow light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing Icho’s expression, Su Xiao’s lips curled into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed the test tube against the bar counter; glass met marble with a sharp crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound made Icho’s heart tighten—she feared Su Xiao might shatter the test tube in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well? Want to cooperate with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve never met a investigator like you—who partners with ghouls.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Icho studied Su Xiao in astonishment; she knew partnering with him was extremely dangerous, yet the liquid in his test tube held a lethal allure for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The test tube contained no miraculous elixir—it was pure poison to humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[RC Cell Concentrate]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quality: White\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Type: Material\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rating: 8 (Note: White items are rated 1 to 10; higher ratings indicate greater value.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Description: The test tube holds a highly concentrated RC cell solution, essential for CCG’s Kakuja production, used to activate the vitality of Kakuja steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[RC Cell Concentrate] is produced only by the CCG; ghouls have little chance of obtaining it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If injected into a ghoul, the RC cell concentration in its body would skyrocket; the risk is significant, yet far smaller than that of cannibalism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You put this right in front of me—do you think I have any choice but to accept?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Icho’s face broke into a smile; her attitude shifted dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tell me what I need to pay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trade is built on mutual interest; threats of force may yield short-term gains, but they’re no lasting strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want the locations of ghoul gathering spots in District 14—as many as possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao tossed the test tube to Icho; her sultry smile vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re planning… to cleanse District 14?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear flickered in Icho’s beautiful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Problem?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao stared directly at Icho.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, Icho felt the test tube in her hand growing hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“N-no problem. Just a moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Icho pulled out paper and pen beside her and began sketching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five minutes later, a crude map appeared in Su Xiao’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The circles I drew are all ghoul gathering spots—restaurants, auction houses, intelligence exchange points, and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though crude, the map was immensely useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If the map isn’t accurate enough, I’ll come back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao gave Icho a meaningful glance; she was a ghoul—he wouldn’t fully trust her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Su Xiao left the bar, Icho’s panicked expression vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bai, come out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Icho lifted a glass of human blood to her lips, sipped slowly, making her red lips even more vivid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ghoul with an odd appearance—lip piercings, a garish, shamate-style look—stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ghoul was named Bai; he ran a mask shop in District 4, and had crafted the mask worn by Jin Muyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He noticed me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai sat beside Icho.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impossible—how could that man spot you, with your hiding skills?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Icho couldn’t believe it; distracted, a trickle of blood slipped from her lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No mistake—I felt a sharp prickling at my back, like a predator’s gaze fixed on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s the one who drove off the One-Eyed Owl head-on. It’s not surprising.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai leaned back in his chair, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it. As long as we don’t provoke him, we’re fine. Any new plans from the organization lately?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Icho silently decided: move. Far away from this monster. She didn’t want to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being watched by Su Xiao was not a pleasant feeling. Though Icho craved more [RC Cell Concentrate], her life mattered more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No plans. Niko and Roma have disappeared.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The organization Icho and Bai belonged to was called “The Joker.” It was a mysterious ghoul group; five members were currently known:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sōta (current main antagonist, leader of The Joker)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Niko (a hermaphrodite who worked with Wall Spider, a masochist)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Icho (bar owner in District 14, previously provided Jin Muyan information about Shinko Risé)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roma (a female ghoul who infiltrated the Anzen District café in the later plot, becoming a waitress there)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai (mask shop owner)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of these five, all except Sōta were SS-class ghouls, concealing their true power and appearing harmless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sōta’s full name was Kishū Sōta. He was not only the leader of The Joker but also a member of other organizations; he currently lurked in the shadows, his power among the highest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After transplanting Risé’s Kaku later, Sōta’s power surged dramatically, even surpassing Kōgai Izumi’s strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Joker’s power was immense, but its members operated independently, rarely gathering together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, The Joker was merely playing both sides—between the Aogiri Tree and the CCG—avoiding direct conflict, waiting to profit from others’ struggles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After obtaining the locations of District 14’s ghoul outposts, Su Xiao returned to his car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao, where is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao pointed to a circle on the map; Shinjiro Xiao leaned in, frowning as she studied it for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This looks like the Dai Yuan Auction House.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shinjiro Xiao took the map and studied it with a troubled expression for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Umm… it probably isn’t wrong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao sighed. The map’s crudeness exceeded his expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s definitely the Dai Yuan Auction House.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shinjiro Xiao pulled out an official District 14 map and carefully compared it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A large auction is scheduled for Sunday night at 11 p.m. What does that mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shinjiro Xiao read aloud the note on the map, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Literal meaning. We’re working overtime tonight—clear out ghouls. Head to Dai Yuan Stadium.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today happened to be Sunday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao leaned back in his seat. He didn’t know what ghouls would auction—likely not valuable items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over seventy percent of ghouls had twisted psyches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghouls’ only food was humans; humans looked identical to ghouls. They often consumed beings resembling themselves—ghouls’ minds could never be healthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Su Xiao suspected ghouls weren’t naturally occurring beings; otherwise, in humanity’s long evolutionary history, humans would have gone extinct long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghoul-world combat strength was weak, yet compared to ordinary humans, ghouls utterly dominated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If ghouls had existed from the start, humans would have been wiped out long ago—and after humans vanished, ghouls themselves would have perished next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main quest’s deadline was twenty days; less than two had passed. Su Xiao might yet uncover deeper secrets of the ghoul world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking about this now was premature. First, complete Main Quest (2).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the Paradise of Reincarnation gave a prompt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A large number of low-grade Kakuja have been delivered to CCG headquarters. +135 Contribution Points earned.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Rank: Second-Class Investigator. Contribution Points: 525\u002F400. Promote rank?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao raised an eyebrow. The low-grade ghoul Kakuja were worth more than expected—135 Contribution Points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why Su Xiao didn’t keep those Kakuja: they couldn’t be taken out of the derivative world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for items obtained from treasure chests, most items couldn’t be removed from derivative worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He selected “Promote Rank.” The Paradise of Reincarnation’s prompt vanished. To become a First-Class Investigator, he still needed CCG’s official appointment—but it would arrive soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he only needed to continue hunting ghouls—he would cleanse the entire District 14.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao didn’t believe that killing every ghoul in District 14 wouldn’t elevate him to Senior Investigator.\u003C\u002Fp>",1186,"2026-06-19T23:49:42.795Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","4c03dd555b94ccf8bbcebeabc9a1df2f2370336fc9ea1760d602998f56bb1c9a","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-51","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-49",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fparadise-of-reincarnation-cover.jpg"]