Gao Wu: After transforming into a soft girl, I became a calamity?

Jiang Mian reached out and took the small package, showing no intention of leaving, and immediately opened it on the spot.

As Agui watched her actions, he couldn't help but swallow.

Inspecting the goods in person... this is not common in underground transactions.

Especially for "regular customers" who have already made a transaction, there is a hint of distrust, and it can even be seen as a provocation.

But he dared not say anything more.

Even if the woman in black in front of me is a new "patient", judging from the rate at which she is consuming energy, her rank must be quite high.

These people are stronger and crazier than ordinary patients; who knows if they might lose control over the slightest setback.

So, if someone in their line of work isn't an awakened being, they might get stabbed by someone one day.

The tarpaulin was neatly untied, revealing what was inside: a transparent glass test tube about the length of an index finger, and a map with a few lines of annotations.

Jiang Mian first picked up the inhibitor; the clear liquid emitted a faint blue light in the dim light.

In her perception, the one in her hand was no different from the one before.

As for the effect, we'll have to try it to know, but this isn't a suitable place.

Inhibitors can be administered orally or by injection, with the latter showing faster results. Jiang Mian, however, habitually chooses the former.

She then unfolded the somewhat hastily drawn map, marked the address of a small private hospital in the north of the city, and there was a line of small print next to it, which should be the password to enter.

So this is where I am...

She had passed by this place several times before when she went to work at the Special Affairs Bureau, but she never expected it to be in such a conspicuous place.

Jiang Mian calmly folded the map back up. Seeing this, A Gui quickly forced a smile and asked, trying to ease the atmosphere.

"Is everything alright, sis?"

She did not answer Agui's question, but said:

"The inhibitor we used last time was much less effective than what you described."

Agui's heart skipped a beat. She licked her dry lips, but the thought of Brother Biao watching from the shadows gave her a renewed sense of courage.

He straightened his back, his tone more fervent than before:

"Sister, it's hard to say, it depends on the individual's constitution. I've never seen anyone like you... burn calories so quickly before."

He hesitated for a moment, but unable to suppress his curiosity, he mustered his courage and asked:

"If I may ask, what range is your sequence in? If the sequence is high, then it's normal for it to be tolerated quickly but the effect is reduced."

In the darkness, Du Biao almost choked on his breath upon hearing this, and couldn't help but want to rush out and beat him up.

"Is this bastard out of his mind?!"

He could only force himself to hold back, cursing silently in his heart.

"How long have you been doing this... feeding the dogs all the rules? Don't you want to live anymore?!"

He felt somewhat exhausted. He had repeatedly warned Agui that asking about guests' information was a major taboo.

This woman doesn't look like a good person at all. Her inhibitor is being used up so quickly. How low can her sequence be?

Asking this now might anger the other party, causing them to lose control and go berserk, and they'll all be in trouble.

I should have known he would do it himself...

But the words have already been spoken, so we can only improvise.

Thinking of this, Du Biao placed his hand on his weapon, his muscles tense, ready to take action at any moment to stabilize the situation.

Jiang Mian seemed to have seen through A Gui's little scheme and snorted coldly.

The next moment, a scorching and violent aura suddenly spread out, and the temperature inside the warehouse instantly rose, like a steamer.

"This, this is..."

Agui felt a burning, stinging sensation even when breathing; this ability, so distinctly elemental... [Catastrophe] path...

Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask.

"I'm so sorry! I was just being nosy!"

He then remembered that the other party was an unknown high-sequence lesion patient, and even his trusted brother Biao was only a sequence of over two hundred.

Therefore, A-Gui directly chose to admit defeat and kneel down.

"This will not be repeated."

Jiang Mian glanced meaningfully in Du Biao's direction, then ignored A Gui, whose legs were trembling and who was almost pissing himself in fear, and turned to enter the dark rain outside the door.

"Are you scared now?"

Du Biao emerged from the shadows, his face grim, clearly on the verge of exploding.

"Brother Biao... I was wrong..."

Agui quickly admitted his mistake.

"Hmph, watch your mouth. If you do it again, I'll sew it back up for you first."

Although the opponent's aura was still at the first level, Du Biao was certain that such a commotion could only be caused by a top-hundred-rank ability.

Moreover, it seems the other party has discovered them...

"This is impressive..."

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On the street, Jiang Mian walked briskly in the rain.

Although she looked a bit disheveled from the rain, she had used the power of the [Gale] to create an air film on her body, and the clothes under her raincoat were still dry.

I have to say, this skill is quite useful; it's comprehensive for combat, stealth, escaping, and daily life.

As her skill level increased, her [Whirlwind] ability could distort sound and isolate her own aura, but it couldn't change her physique or her overly conspicuous face.

Jiang Mian's appearance was outstanding, which was both her asset in her disguise and the source of her troubles.

Even with deliberate attempts to conceal her features, some subtle characteristics might still be remembered by those with ulterior motives.

To operate in the gray area long-term, purchasing inhibitors and gathering information, she needs a "new persona" that is completely unrelated to her public identity.

Having a skill related to disguise would definitely make things much easier.

Unfortunately, given her current career trajectory, there doesn't seem to be such a trend, so she can only be more cautious.

Those two were a bit dishonest, but I've already established my new persona: an unstable fire-type ailment patient.

This impression is enough to make them much more cautious in their next transaction.

Until a more stable and cheaper channel is found, this line must be kept as a backup for obtaining inhibitors and information.

The rain seemed to be getting heavier.

Jiang Mian came to a crossroads. Walking straight ahead led to her small house, while turning right led to the private hospital.

"At this time...it's raining heavily, there shouldn't be many people around."

She thought about it and felt that now was a good time to scout out the location and see if there was anything unusual.

Although she is not sure whether she should look for new inhibitor channels now, it is always good to have some information in advance.

With the blessing of [Gale], as long as you are careful, no one can catch you.

Those "kindred spirits" using an operating hospital as a cover are truly blind to their own faults.

Jiang Mian could conceal her aura and drifted towards the hospital like a ghost.

Even with limited visibility, Jiang Mian could still perceive information about his surroundings through the flowing wind.

As she walked through a narrow alley, she sensed a familiar presence outside.

"That...sheriff?"

Jiang Mian recognized the person in the picture and remembered the female sheriff who had brought Teacher Lin to see him before.

"On patrol?"

She was carrying a vial of suppressant with her, intending to drink it at the right time, but she didn't expect to run into a patrolling sheriff on the way.

Jiang Mian didn't want to run into the other party head-on, and was just about to take another route when a sudden beam of light shone straight in her direction.

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