Chapter 141
"KSC-0 must be contained in a specially designed containment unit located 100 meters underground. This unit is constructed from 15 meters of high-strength alloy and a 5-meter-thick energy shield generator, ensuring it can withstand the destructive power of KSC-0 (though tests suggest it may not be sufficient).
KSC-0 is a young male resurrector, strikingly handsome, and suspected to have a charm effect that has caused several female demon slayers to neglect their duties and run to the restroom.
KSC-0 usually appears as a clear-headed, foolish college student, occasionally exhibiting erratic behavior. It is estimated that KSC-0 possesses immense destructive power, with an unstable dragon-like cancer cell sealed within. Tests have shown that KSC-0 can easily suppress the KSC-1 toy bear (pink phase), which can deliver a punch with an instantaneous force of up to 5 tons. This..."
The bearded man stared blankly at the report in front of him.
After a moment, he looked up at Xiang Xiaoyuan and said, "Given the danger level of the containment object, isn't it a bit excessive to classify Chen Huai'an as A-level (ApOllyOn)?"
"Not at all," Xiang Xiaoyuan replied with a wry smile, pulling out a photo to show him.
In the photo, Chen Huai'an had one hand resting on the toy bear's head.
With the other hand, he was gripping a twisted dragon sniper rifle.
Both the dragon sniper and the toy bear's heads were buried in the shattered metal floor, as if in apology.
"What the hell! Is it really that exaggerated?!"
The bearded man was well aware of the infamous toy bear and dragon sniper.
These two were notorious as the tumors of the C Province Demon Slaying Bureau's containment facility.
The former was an indestructible monster with immense strength. Once it entered an aggressive state, if not suppressed, its fur would gradually change from pink to deep red. In this deep red state, the toy bear's punch could unleash an explosive force of 100 tons, so it had to be either suppressed or calmed down while still in its pink state.
The dragon sniper, on the other hand, resembled a living firearm with a spirit.
However, this spirit was arrogant and temperamental, prone to misfiring at the slightest inconvenience. Moreover, it refused to be used by men; only female resurrectors could wield it. The more beautiful the female resurrector, the more stable its temperament, but in most cases, it would become impatient and stop working within five shots.
The dragon sniper was recognized as a spirit similar to the cursed sword Muramasa from Neon Country.
However, unlike Muramasa, the dragon sniper wasn't as malevolent and had already assisted the Demon Slaying Bureau in eliminating some troublesome monsters.
Its power and arrogance were beyond question.
But with Chen Huai'an, its arrogance seemed utterly useless.
The barrel was bent, trembling in fear...
When had the dragon sniper ever been subjected to such humiliation?
"They've already moved Chen Huai'an to a new containment room, larger and more comfortable. The previous one was wrecked, and he’s been fretting over whether he should pay for the damages. Honestly, it’s a significant loss, but even if Commander Li Yunbai returns, he probably wouldn’t dare make this guy pay."
Li Yunbai was the governor of the C Province Demon Slaying Bureau, a top-tier demon slayer.
He was currently dealing with the Black Coffin anomaly at Longhu Mountain.
The situation there was equally tricky, and he hadn’t returned to the containment base in a long time.
The main people in charge at the containment base now were Zhao Ying, Xiang Xiaoyuan, and the directors of various divisions.
The bearded man fell silent for a moment and said, "I want to meet this kid. Is that possible?"
"Sure, Chen Huai'an is in a pretty bad mood right now. If he sees you, he’ll definitely be happy," Xiang Xiaoyuan replied with a smile, her tone serious yet relieved. "Welcome back, Director Luo. It’s so good to see you safe!"
...
When Chen Huai'an saw the bearded man, he was stunned.
He had been drowning in guilt for the past two days.
He had thought the bearded man might have been cremated, and now here he was, alive.
Moreover, there seemed to be an indescribable aura about him.
It felt familiar, comforting.
As if the bearded man were his long-lost twin brother?!
Seeing the shock on Chen Huai'an's face, the bearded man squinted and laughed, "Kid, surprised to see me alive?"
He extended his arm, controlling the cancer cells within him to writhe, causing a massive eyeball to grow on his bicep. "My ability is assimilation. At the moment of death, I assimilated the cells of that dragon, gaining a body full of demonized cancer cells. I managed to survive, and in a way, I’ve turned misfortune into fortune. Thanks to these super cells, I’ve been promoted to a Class A demon slayer."
Chen Huai'an blinked, staring at the tumor-like eye on the bearded man's bicep, and blurted out, "So you’re the Tumor Superman?!"
"The Tumor Superman? I like that name!" The bearded man nodded in satisfaction, crossing his arms. "Every Class A demon slayer has a nickname, so from now on, I’ll be known as Tumor Superman. Let me introduce myself again; my real name is Luo Haisheng, but you can still call me Bearded Man."
The two chatted casually for a while.
The conversation turned to money.
"Is there any way to make some cash?" Chen Huai'an asked eagerly, looking at the bearded man. "Like doing live streams? That toy bear and sniper rifle seem perfect for streaming."
The bearded man was taken aback.
Did this guy really suggest letting containment objects become streamers? Huh?!
After considering it, he found it somewhat feasible and didn’t outright reject the idea.
"Chen Huai'an, the emergence of monsters due to the revival of spiritual energy can no longer be hidden. The strategies of the aristocracy, the government, and the Demon Slaying Bureau have shifted from concealment to public awareness and reassurance.
But it will take time and a gentle approach for ordinary people to understand and accept this. Your idea is indeed good, and I’ll pass it on to Zhao Ying."
Only Chen Huai'an could manage the toy bear and dragon sniper for streaming, as he was the only one capable of suppressing them.
He shifted the topic, "But I get the feeling you’re in need of money. Can you tell me what you need it for? Here in the containment base, everything is provided for you... you just need to wait for treatment, and there’s no place to spend money."
Chen Huai'an fell silent for a moment.
Even though he trusted Luo Haisheng to some extent, he still didn’t want to reveal the secret of his spending habits.
Not only could he not say it, but he also wanted to keep that information as hidden as possible.
If he could keep it under wraps for a day, he would.
"I’ve just been scared of being poor," he said, finding a flimsy excuse, and forced a smile. "If I had money, I’d gladly get check-ups, catch the cancer early, and treat it back then, so it wouldn’t have dragged on to this point.
My ex-girlfriend left me because I was broke and had a terminal illness. In modern society, money isn’t everything, but without it, you can’t get anywhere. Just like you guys in the Demon Slaying Bureau, isn’t money one of the rewards? Money gives me a sense of security, so I need money—lots and lots of it!"
Luo Haisheng stared at Chen Huai'an, pondering for a moment.
He only believed about a third of what Chen Huai'an said. He knew Chen Huai'an was hiding something, but he didn’t intend to call him out on it.
This kid was very guarded against people and the world. He seemed optimistic and open-minded, but in reality, he had locked his heart away in a thick shell.
He was wary of everyone, including Lin Ling, a middle school girl, but he wasn’t a cold-hearted person.
If he were cold-hearted, he wouldn’t have adopted a cat demon.
As for that fish demon, anyone else would have eaten it before it could transform.
To put it simply, Chen Huai'an feared betrayal and deception, which is why he chose to close himself off and protect himself. Compared to people, cats and fish seemed much simpler, even if they turned into demons.
The cat demon and fish demon were opportunities that rightfully belonged to Chen Huai'an.
They were what his soft, fragile heart deserved.
Luo Haisheng looked at Chen Huai'an, as if facing that heart, locked away in layers of shackles, already riddled with wounds.
He chose not to pry open that shell but instead turned away, drawing his knife to form a new line of defense.
"This card has 600,000. Part of it is from the bounty and material sales I applied for, and the other part is a task reward I’m giving you."
"We can put the live streaming on hold for now; it needs Zhao Ying's approval... You can actually participate in demon-slaying missions as a containment object and request a share of the bounty from the demon slayers. That could be a good source of income."
...
Ten minutes later, Luo Haisheng left the C Province containment base and got into a car.
"BOSS, are we heading back to the bureau?"
"No, we’re going to the Forestry Bureau."
"The Forestry Bureau?"
"Yeah."
Luo Haisheng looked at the list of officials Zhao Ying had sent him on his phone, his eyes glinting with cold determination.
The moment he first obtained the remnants of the Breathing Technique, he vowed that justice would never be delayed in this world.
Even if it was already eight years too late for Chen Huai'an.
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