Delicate slug (12)

Number Nine was still as arrogant as ever, but this arrogance was not directed at him, and Shi Jianxia felt inexplicably happy.

Although this silly guy has a bad temper and is arrogant, he is still useful at critical moments.

It was worth it that after she learned about the existence of Number Five from Wen Qiuqiu, she specially contacted him with the Jade Card and asked him who was more powerful between him and Number Five, in order to test his relationship with Number Five.

At that time, Number Nine in the Jade Card communication dialog box was like a rooster with its feathers blown off, and it kept typing away at Number Five, calling her an old woman and an ugly freak, and even mocking her for being a rat in the gutter who only dared to hide in the dark and make a living.

Shi Jianxia started to doubt whether Number Five's real appearance was an old witch with a long nose, which was why she needed to appear in front of people in various images to cover up the fact that she was ugly.

Afterwards, Number Nine asked her if she had run into Number Five.

Shi Jianxia was vague at the time, and was later ambushed by Master Chen on the Green Shade Road. Jun Xiaoyi and the other two disappeared, and the intelligent computer was also interfered with by the signal, unable to contact the outside world. He could not immediately inform the Zerg Investigation Office of the situation at the Hot Spring Villa and ask them to come to the rescue quickly.

She thought of the Jade Plate, and originally just wanted to give it a try, but she didn't expect that the Jade Plate was not affected by the energy field generated by the Zerg and could send information to the outside world.

Shi Jianxia was afraid that the Zerg Investigation Office would not provide timely support, so he took a risk and tricked No. 9 into saying that No. 5 was here, hoping to trick him into coming to deal with the owner of the Hot Spring Villa.

Unexpectedly, I hit the jackpot and found Number Five to be here.

She had previously thought that the prying gaze that fell on her when she entered the hot spring villa came from Master Shen, but now she thought it was most likely from Number Five.

When Number Nine criticized Number Five, she also despised her for being as hypocritical as Number Five. She clearly hated the other person to death, but she could still pretend to be harmonious in the organization.

I have to say that the brainless Number Nine is really a treasure who provides her with key information. When she meets other people from the same family in the future, she must not be without this big sieve.

Number Five's expression was no longer playful and calm. When Number Nine called her a waste, her eyelids twitched slightly, and it was obvious that she was touched on a sore spot.

Her face was gloomy, and her beauty instantly dimmed. She stared at Number Nine with eyes full of displeasure, and even a hint of fear could be seen in her deeper eyes.

Number Five has never been one to suffer losses. Among the members of the organization at the same level, except for Number One, she has had friction and conflicts with everyone else to varying degrees.

She raised her chin slightly and sneered, "You're a lost dog, yet you're quite good at showing off!"

This is about how Number Nine failed to hunt down Wen Qiuqiu at the anonymous trade fair, and instead became an S-level wanted criminal hunted by the military and the Zerg Investigation Department.

Number Nine was indeed like a firecracker, exploding at the slightest provocation. He didn't even bother to argue. The cold white whip in his hand was like a nimble snake, revealing its sinister fangs as he fiercely bit Number Five who dared to provoke him.

Shi Jianxia's eyelids twitched, and he decisively took two steps back, hiding behind Number Nine. He even added fuel to the fire, "She actually scolded you! I never scolded you!"

She said this without showing any guilt, as if she had not hurt Number Nine's heart before and was still mocking him as a stray dog.

Number Nine glanced at Shi Jianxia, ​​who was half a step behind him, snorted coldly, and attacked indiscriminately: "Noob!"

Shi Jianxia: "..."

Considering this fool's 'loyalty to his master', she didn't bother with him.

Number Nine started to attack as soon as they disagreed, and Number Five was not a pushover either. Darkness surged out, swallowing up the light from the transparent lanterns hanging under the eaves of the observation deck, and strange human figures and tentacles grew out.

Those people were like sufferers dragged into a quagmire, uttering hair-raising wails and extremely shrill screams. They waved their arms and tried desperately to climb out, with black tentacles following them like shadows, ready to drag them into the hell of pain as soon as they grabbed a life-saving straw.

What a weird mimicry, it feels like the murderous villain in the fairy world.

Shi Jianxia's eyes flashed slightly, and he summoned the three-legged crow. Before No. 9 and No. 5 could react, he used its mimicry talent [Golden Crow Sun].

The golden-red sun instantly enveloped the observation deck that was engulfed in darkness. The dazzling sunlight illuminated every corner of the observation deck. Number Nine and Number Five simultaneously raised their hands to shield their eyes.

Number Nine was in good condition, but he felt the sunlight was extremely dazzling and he dared not look directly at it with his naked eyes. Once a layer of frost formed in front of his eyes, he was no longer affected.

[Golden Crow Sun] is the nemesis of Han Bing, but it is only at level three now and cannot cause any damage to No. 9.

Number Five seemed to have received some kind of strong stimulation. The black figure she summoned let out an even more shrill scream, and the black tentacles quickly retracted.

The black cat in her arms was extremely restless, even its cries became sharp, and it kept trying to get into No. 5's arms.

Number Five suddenly pulled out a black cloak to cover his body. His dark eyes seemed to be filled with poison. He glared fiercely at the three-legged crow standing on Shi Jianxia's shoulder, then glanced at Number Nine unwillingly and said sarcastically, "You sons and daughters!"

Number Thirteen was right. Number Nine is just the dog raised by Number Seven. He bites wherever he points!

Number Nine's pupils dilated slightly, but before he could make a move, Number Five decisively jumped off the observation deck and disappeared into the darkness in the blink of an eye.

Number Nine wanted to chase after him without thinking, but Shi Jianxia grabbed his arm and was unable to jump out of the observation deck for a while.

He turned around with an extremely unhappy expression and said angrily, "Why are you suddenly interfering? I haven't even taught that old witch a lesson yet! And she scolded me again! And she even compared me to you!"

Shi Jianxia: "..."

"People from the Zerg Investigation Department are coming." She said expressionlessly.

"If you chase her and start a fight now, and get caught by the Zerg Investigation Department, won't you end up in jail with her?"

"I'll report this to the doctor then: Nine had a deep affection for Five. Unable to bear the thought of Five being captured alone, she fought to the bitter end for her. Ultimately, she was defeated by the Zerg Investigations Division's siege and unfortunately captured."

"Or do you prefer this kind of report: Number Nine has a deep affection for Number Five. After Number Five was captured by the Zerg Investigations Department, he single-handedly hijacked the prison van, fighting a hundred enemies alone. He was ultimately captured due to exhaustion, and at the last moment, he begged me to rescue Number Five."

Number Nine: “…”

Shi Jianxia continued, "Then the doctor promoted a well-behaved and obedient No. 9. I told him this as a lesson, telling him to be honest and listen to me, so that he wouldn't get a rose gold bracelet and end up behind bars with tears in his eyes."

Number Nine: “…”

Shi Jianxia looked at his expression, adjusted his position while speaking, and kept a distance from him.

Number Nine couldn't stand this kind of stimulation and squeezed out a few words from between his teeth, "You. Want. To. Die?"

How could he possibly have such deep feelings for an old witch like Number Five?

Yue! Using these four words to describe Number Five is simply disgusting!

She was captured by the Zerg Investigation Department, and he didn't take advantage of her misfortune. This was because he was noble and great, and he was too disdainful to bother with such despicable people.

Shi Jianxia spread his hands.

Number Nine hated her expression of "I don't care about anything" but "I can easily control you" the most. He swung the cold white whip in his hand, and the icy edges in each inch of it stabbed towards Shi Jianxia like the most terrifying sword.

But she stood there, with no intention of moving, her attitude exactly the same as that day in the underground building of the anonymous trade fair.

The ice spikes approached to the extreme, almost reaching Shi Jianxia's pupils. The biting ice reflected a chilling light under the scorching sun of the Golden Crow. As long as Number Nine thought about it, he could pierce her into a sieve and leave her dead without a burial place.

But it was such a simple idea, but No. 9 couldn't make a decision.

The ice spikes were twisted open forcibly and all stabbed towards the door behind Shi Jianxia, ​​outlining a complete hollow human figure.

Number Nine came at him like a whirlwind, fiercely grasping Shi Jianxia's neck and pressing her against the wall. He gritted his teeth and said, "Number Seven! Sooner or later, I'm going to take your life!"

He used a lot of force this time, and Shi Jianxia was hit so hard that it hurt, but his expression did not change at all. He raised his hand and grabbed No. 9's neck.

Meeting those dark blue eyes, Shi Jianxia's five fingers slowly tightened, and her slender, cold white fingers left obvious pinch marks on No. 9's neck, but her tone was full of smiles, "Why don't you know what's good for you? I'm reminding you not to sacrifice yourself for an old witch."

Shi Jianxia could sense that deep down in his consciousness, Number Five was dangerous. He had to be careful when talking to her, and cooperating with her was like courting disaster, so it was best not to have any contact with her.

Number Nine can be used. Although the boy has a bad temper and a not-so-good personality, and is always shouting for war and killing, he is more like a paper tiger, good-looking but useless. As long as you stroke his fur, you can easily control his emotions.

She released her grip on Number Nine's neck, looking at the pinch marks with considerable satisfaction. Under his almost cannibalistic gaze, she said slowly, "The Zerg Investigations Department is coming. Aren't you leaving yet?"

Hit with a stick and get a sweet date.

Number Nine was so angry that he gritted his teeth, but he couldn't do anything to her, and even had to admit that what she said made sense.

It's really not worth it to sacrifice myself for a witch like Number Five, not to mention that the bastard Number Seven wants to spread rumors everywhere.

He slapped Shi Jianxia's hand away, jumped off the observation deck angrily, and the white figure disappeared silently into the darkness.

At the level of No. 9, as long as he deliberately hides his tracks, people weaker than him will find it difficult to detect his presence unless they use special mimicry.

Moreover, his mimicry is that of an ice sea angel, and his abilities are related to water and ice. Yinglong is still diligently bringing rain at this moment, and No. 9 can completely hide his breath in the rain and make it undetectable.

Shi Jianxia breathed a sigh of relief without leaving a trace, and immediately turned to look at the shattered door.

As Number Nine left, the ice spikes that had pierced the gate into a hedgehog turned into a wisp of smoke and disappeared.

Without the support, the gate collapsed, and a strong earthy smell filled the air.

Shi Jianxia raised his hand, and the dandelion arrow hidden under the Yinglong battle robe suddenly rushed in, turned into a dandelion again, and fell on Jun Xiaoyi, who was sitting unconscious against the wall. Next to him were Wen Qiuqiu and Yuan Huai, who had also fainted.

The scorching sun of the Golden Crow shone into the dim, enclosed room, clearly reflecting puddles of strange mucus on the ground. It was sticky and disgusting. If one had to describe it, it was a bit like saliva and a bit like snot.

A little further ahead, there was a crawling trail formed by mucus, which was exactly the same as the trail left by the parasites on the stairs before.

Shi Jianxia's gaze moved forward. As the door opened and the air flowed, the strong smell of earth was followed by the smell of blood.

Manor Master Shen was lying on the ground covered in blood, his long hair, which had been carefully groomed, was now spread out in disarray, no longer showing his former elegance.

His right hand held a jade hairpin, which was firmly stuck in his heart. Blood flowed out and completely dyed the clothes near his chest red. His left hand held another white and slender hand, and his fingers were tightly clasped with hers.

The manor owner's wife, with a pale face, lay beside him, with the jade hairpin used by Manor Shen to tie his hair stuck in her brow. Dark red blood almost covered most of her face, and the blood fell to the ground, emitting a disgusting stench. She no longer looked as delicate and beautiful as before.

Beneath her long skirt, two sticky, transparent tentacles drooped, showing no signs of life. This indicated that the insect crystal in the manor owner's wife's brain had been destroyed.

Shi Jianxia sighed and was about to check on the specific situation of Jun Xiaoyi and the other two, but when he turned around, he suddenly noticed an orange diamond-shaped crystal hanging from the belt of the manor owner's wife.

The diamond-shaped crystal is embedded in the necklace and is only the size of a thumb. It is easy to overlook it if you don't look carefully.

Shi Jianxia's heart skipped a beat and he quickly walked over to take off the necklace with a peace knot tied on it.

She held the necklace in front of her and looked at it, but couldn't figure out anything. When she was about to use her mental power to check, she suddenly received a message from Yinglong that the investigator from the Zerg Investigation Office had arrived.

She pursed her lips, put the necklace into the space bracelet, and took another look at the carvings above the observation deck.

It cannot be destroyed. If it is destroyed, the traces will be too obvious. Zhuang Mingyue is so perceptive that she will definitely be suspicious.

Four sacred beasts and a book.

Although the number of book-shaped imitations in the Federation is not large, it is definitely not small. It is unlikely that they are associated with the "Classic of Mountains and Seas" by coincidence, and no one knows that the "Classic of Mountains and Seas" is related to the mysterious totems on the pages.

She would have to be more careful in the future and not reveal the totem.

After weighing the pros and cons, Shi Jianxia summoned Zhaoyao Mountain and used its mimicry talent [Spring Breeze and Rain] to make himself immune to the frostbite caused by No. 9, and applied the effect to Wen Qiuqiu and the other two.

After [Spring Breeze and Rain] took effect, Jun Xiaoyi's eyebrows moved, and the dandelions that fell on him also jumped up, swaying their fluff balls from side to side. Wen Qiuqiu and Yuan Huai also moved one after another.

At that time, Xia's heart relaxed a little.

The three of them quickly opened their eyes, their vision was a little confused, and they obviously had not yet reacted to the situation in front of them.

Yuan Huai's eyes gradually regained focus. Suddenly, he jumped up from the corner of the wall and said in a startled voice, "Where's that person! Where's Qiuqiu?"

He looked left and right, and met Wen Qiuqiu's slightly puzzled gaze. He breathed a sigh of relief and said with a crackling sound like a firecracker: "Qiuqiu, why did you suddenly disappear just now? You scared me."

Shi saw Xia's eyebrows slightly raised, it seemed that Yuan Huai had a similar experience as her.

Jun Xiaoyi rubbed his temples and asked, "What's that smell? Why is it so disgusting?"

He was able to leave dandelions as clues to guide Shi Jianxia to find this place. It was obvious that he had realized that he was kidnapped. He was a little confused at this time, but he was not as lost as Yuan Huai.

As soon as he said that, Yuan Huai reacted. He didn't bother to talk about his experience in the illusion. He looked forward following the smell and saw puddles of mucus on the ground and the dead owner and his wife. He was instantly shocked.

When Zhuang Mingyue arrived, she happened to hear his startled voice and her eyelids twitched slightly.

Shi Jianxia had withdrawn the effect of [Golden Crow Sun] in advance, and also canceled the fusion battle with Yinglong. He had collected all the mimicry in "Classic of Mountains and Seas". When he heard footsteps at the door, he immediately turned around to look.

Zhuang Mingyue stepped into the house, met her gaze, and asked with concern, "How are you? Are you guys hurt?"

Xuanniao sent Yu Linglong to the Zerg Investigation Office, and the test results came out soon.

It is true that the formula uses excellent medicinal materials, but in addition, it is also mixed with the secretion extract of the exquisite slug.

The exquisite slug is a semi-parasitic insect species that prefers warm and humid environments. It can survive and grow alone in the soil, or it can crawl out and parasitize into the body of an organism. This type of insect species does not exist in the insect-occupied area of ​​Nan Teng Star.

The secretion extract can maintain cell activity. Many Zerg research institutes in the Federation have studied it and finally determined that it has the effect of beautifying and nourishing the skin, but it can easily make users dependent on it. Once use is stopped, the cells that have been in contact with the extract will quickly deteriorate and metabolism will almost stagnate.

Simply put, the effect is a hundredfold or a thousandfold rebound, and can instantly turn a young girl in her prime into a white-haired old woman in her twilight years.

Due to the strict import and export control and quality management inspections of commodities on major planets in the Federation, no beauty company has yet been found to be fearlessly using the secretion extract of the exquisite slug. Unexpectedly, someone would take advantage of such a loophole.

After the examination results came out, Zhuang Mingyue realized that something was wrong. She contacted Shi Jianxia immediately, but was unable to communicate with her. The field staff who had been deployed here also did not respond. Fearing that something big had happened, she immediately brought people over.

Shi Jianxia shook his head, indicating that it was nothing serious. "This matter is a bit complicated. I will write a report for you later."

Now is not the time to make a report. Many guests in the villa are unconscious, and the waiter is parasitized by the exquisite slug. I don’t know if it will harm more people.

Zhuang Mingyue glanced at the situation in the room and found it was indeed tragic. Even though she had seen a lot of things, she couldn't help but frown.

Shi Jianxia said, "When I arrived, this was the situation inside."

She suspected that Master Shen was awakened by the words she said to him in order to break the illusion, which is why he cruelly killed the master's wife who had become a parasite.

It is also possible that he was also regarded as prey by the parasite. During the fight between the two, he decided to kill it, but he did not want to live alone in the world and finally committed suicide.

As for the true situation, further investigation is needed from the Zerg Investigation Office. These are just her guesses and cannot be told to Zhuang Mingyue as facts, so as not to affect her judgment.

Zhuang Mingyue nodded and said, "You should go to the medical team for a checkup first. I will investigate the details and contact you later if I need your cooperation."

Shi Jianxia responded with "OK", and walked out with Yuan Huai, who had his mouth tightly shut and his eyes rolling around, not knowing what he was thinking, as well as Wen Qiuqiu and Jun Xiaoyi, who had their heads slightly lowered.

The head of the medical team is Dr. Jiang, who once performed a physical examination and mimicry identification on Shi Jianxia on Shuiyuan Star.

Shi Jianxia was a little surprised to see her. She thought Dr. Jiang was from the Zerg Investigation Department of Shuiyuan Star.

Doctor Jiang seemed to see through her thoughts and winked, "My direct supervisor is Director Zhuang."

Shi Jianxia touched his nose and called out hello, Dr. Jiang.

Doctor Jiang responded with a smile and asked them to stand in front of the scanner and line up for a physical examination.

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With the arrival of the Zerg Investigation Office, the parasites in the hot spring villa were cleared out, and most of the tourists were rescued. Some tourists who did not participate in the Lantern Flower Festival and remained in the villa were basically parasitized by exquisite slugs.

Since the parasitism lasted only a short time, the Zerg Investigation Office promptly sent them to the hospital for surgery. Some of them survived but became semi-parasites.

Shi Jianxia also learned about Master Chen's mimicry from Zhuang Mingyue——

Mirage dragon.

It is a type of dragon mimicry. It is not high on the dragon mimicry rankings, but it is very special.

This type of mimicry can weave illusions, and when the level is high enough, it can even be indistinguishable from the real thing. People who fall into the illusion may be trapped in it for life and unable to wake up. The ability to tamper with memories should be related to their mimicry talent.

Different people awaken the same mimicry, and possess different mimicry talents.

Because of this, the talent for mimicry can be said to be the secret of those with mimicry abilities. When normal people get to know each other, they will at most ask each other what kind of mimicry they have. It is very impolite to ask about the talent for mimicry, and even if the person being questioned turns hostile on the spot, no one will say anything.

Manor Master Shen was already dead, and the mimicry had dissipated. Even the Zerg Investigation Office was unable to find out the exact mimicry talent and level of the Mirage Dragon.

Academician Su Wenyu, who was used as a living signboard by the hot spring resort to recommend Yu Linglong to tourists, was also arrested soon.

The extract added to Yu Linglong was extracted by his research institute. He received huge bribes from it and illegally sold many banned drugs to Master Shen.

Zhuang Mingyue arrested the man quickly and also found the Qiong silver medal on "Academician Su Wenyu", which made things complicated.

It was already evening the next day when Shi Jianxia returned to the Mimic Dormitory after cooperating with the Zerg Investigation Office.

After she finished taking a shower, she suddenly received a call from Zhuang Mingyue, asking her if she had seen anyone suspicious at the hot spring villa.

The night before, all the field crew members who received her order to go to the hot spring villa were killed. Their deaths were extremely horrific, their faces twisted and lifeless, just like mummies, as if they had suffered great torture before death.

Shi Jianxia reflexively thought of No. 5's extremely strange mimicry, and then compared it with the time difference, it was very likely that the other party appeared in front of the observation deck and did it.

No wonder she waited for No. 9 but never saw the Zerg Investigation Department's field team.

If she had not been so careful as to trick Number Nine into being her bodyguard, even if she had not died, she would have been badly injured.

Shi Jianxia cautiously expressed that she didn't know. Zhuang Mingyue probably just wanted to ask and didn't think she could provide any clues.

The mimicry combat level of those field staff was as high as level five, but they were unable to transmit any information before they died. If these newbies had encountered them, how could they have survived until now?

After ending the call, Shi Jianxia sat on the sofa, wiping her hair, silently reciting Number Five in her heart and recalling her mimicry.

Associated with darkness, and very likely to be overcome by daylight.

She can easily kill a level five Zerg investigator, so her mimicry combat level is at least level six. Judging from her attitude of not being afraid of No. 9 at all, she is most likely at level seven.

Level seven.

Shi Jianxia didn't know when he would be able to upgrade one of the kids to level seven.

Before this, she could only walk around No. 5 when she saw him.

She made a soft, not too loud, sound.

A little unhappy.

Number Five suffered a loss on the [Golden Crow Sun] this time, so he didn't dare to confront Number Nine. He will definitely be on guard next time.

Shi Jianxia is already under tremendous pressure from carrying the sword of Damocles hanging over her head by the Doctor, and Number Five is not worthy of making her bear double the burden.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, and a plan quietly formed in her mind.

Don't be impatient, only by taking it slow and steady can you kill with one blow.

Shi Jianxia temporarily put his plan aside and took out the necklace he had taken from the belt of the manor owner's wife.

The orange diamond-shaped crystal was tied into a safety knot, and there was nothing special about it. It was almost identical to the blue diamond-shaped crystal on the handle of the butcher knife that Jun Xiaoyi took from the weapons treasury of the Nan Teng Military Academy, except for the color.

Principal Nanyuan said that the diamond-shaped crystals on the butcher knife are fragments of star cores and the energy inside has been exhausted. Is this piece the same?

Shi Jianxia untied the diamond-shaped crystal from the peace knot, placed it in the palm of his hand and held it up to the light.

The surface of the crystal was bright and translucent. When one scanned it with mental power, there was no movement. Upon closer inspection, one could only see a faint glow reflected from the smooth surface.

Unable to figure out the trick, Shi Jianxia was about to put it back into the necklace when her fingertips suddenly touched a subtle hard object in the peace knot.

She pinched it and twisted it gently, and the contents fell out. It was a half-centimeter-high cylindrical intelligent computer chip.

Shi Jianxia was slightly startled, and immediately fished out a cub and used its mimicry talent to isolate it from the outside environment. He then took out the children's intelligent brain and carefully installed the chip into the brain.