“You do realize how insane your plan is, right?”
The Miss Law Enforcement Officer had already transformed into a Black-armored Knight by now.
She had expressed shock more than once at the boldness of capturing Evil Spirits alive.
Because this was unprecedented.
“Sealing Evil Spirits has always been the sole domain of the Spiritual Source Master! But you guys—this is even crazier… You actually plan to capture them alive without using any Sequence!”
Such an act had never occurred in the entire history of the Prohibited Law World.
“After all, it’s just a mass of liquid. Unless it can sharpen itself to pierce its container or move ashore, it remains just liquid.”
Miss Nuo paused before adding, “But it can’t do that, otherwise it wouldn’t need to split itself into countless small fragments to attach onto seafood.”
“You mean those sea snails… weren’t turned into acid but were actually coated with acid?”
“Exactly. Under a microscope, it’s very clear—the cellular properties of the sea snail haven’t changed. That thing divided itself into countless tiny pieces covered with membranes.
It used its acid-resistant sea membrane to protect the snail’s skin, while the other side faced its prey.”
“……”
This just goes to show how crucial the specialists on the strategy team are.
Meanwhile.
Lulutina quietly sidled up to Bai Xiaozhi.
“What is it?”
“Do you really know your own brother?” Lulutina’s expression was unusually serious.
“Of course. We’ve been together since we can remember.”
“Oh, I mean this brother. The one who left you for a whole month without contact and suddenly reappeared.”
Bai Xiaozhi put down the titanium shovel. “What’s wrong?”
“Don’t stop! Keep digging so he doesn’t get suspicious!”
They were currently in the first phase of the plan—digging out a large bay. Everyone took turns wielding titanium shovels.
“He really is acting weird this time,” Bai Xiaozhi recalled Wu Xiaomi’s evasiveness at their first meeting.
He even dodged her hug…
Isn’t it natural for family to embrace when they meet?
They’d lived under the same roof for over ten years; what was there to be shy about?
“Are you sure he’s really your brother?” Lulutina asked again.
“Probably… yeah?”
They had talked for a long time in the room. When childhood memories came up, he answered fluently.
Those were truly their secrets—no one else knew.
Even if others had heard those stories, no one could describe them with such detailed accuracy.
“It has to be him,” Bai Xiaozhi now nodded resolutely.
“Then does your brother have any strange quirks?” Lulutina gave a peculiar look. “Like using sparks from girls to make perfume, or swallowing others whole, or actually being some kind of bizarre Conanberg Creature, hollow-bodied, with a giant mouth on his chest that can open wide to swallow people…”
“What are you even talking about!” Bai Xiaozhi half-laughed, half-crying. “Are you running a fever?”
“No, there’s definitely something wrong with him!” Lulutina bit her teeth and lowered her voice.
“Why?”
“During the trial, that guy blocked acid dripping from the ceiling for me. When I got close to him…”
“And then?”
“His body actually trembled like water waves!” Lulutina made a clawing gesture. “It was like… like he didn’t really look like that—that his body was shaped by some kind of holographic projection!”
“That’s impossible. I held his wrist—it was real.”
“I don’t know why, but… ah, it’s just weird!” The girl stomped her foot in frustration.
“Don’t overthink it,” Xiaozhi gently rubbed her head. “Don’t be afraid of him. He’s a good person. Just treat him like family.”
That’s not what I meant!
Lulutina was about to say more but spotted Wu Xiaomi walking over. She quickly zipped her lips and pretended nothing happened.
……
Pretending, huh?
You think I don’t know you ratted me out? Like I’d just let the instinct Sequence free-load?
Little rascal! My farewell plan almost got ruined because of you! I shouldn’t have let you eat it in the first place!
Wu Xiaomi shot Lulutina a warning glare.
Don’t meddle! Or I’ll pluck out your crow feathers!
“I’m done digging over there. Coming to help you now.” Wu Xiaomi smiled.
“That fast?!” Bai Xiaozhi was stunned. With his 78+ Warrior Sequence strength, he’d only finished about a third of the work.
This bay wasn’t flat. There was a layer of rock beneath. Digging with a titanium shovel would only chip his own tool. How did she manage it?
Wu Xiaomi beamed proudly, putting on a mysterious air.
Hey! That’s the feeling I want!
Showing my strongest, most reliable side in front of Xiaozhi means she’ll trust me when it’s time to leave~
Of course, she didn’t have enough power to break the rocks herself.
But with Blooming Flowers!
As long as there’s a little organic matter inside the rock, she can use plant power to crack it open.
And if the Blooming Flowers didn’t fully bloom, there would be no traces left behind.
Perfect~
“I’m done too.”
Lulutina dropped her titanium shovel provocatively, casting a sidelong glance at Wu Xiaomi.
She could soften solids, so rocks weren’t a problem.
Only Xiaozhi, restricted by his limited tools, was the least efficient.
“Done digging? Go help out. More hands, more work. Move it!” Labor Foreman Miss Nuo was merciless.
Bai Xiaozhi quickly found a solution.
He used natural acid to corrode the rocks—after all, there was acidic bird droppings everywhere.
Thus, the first stage of the plan was completed swiftly!
“The second stage: melt the polytetrafluoroethylene material at 350 degrees Celsius, then cool it into gates and wallpaper. But we don’t have enough polytetrafluoroethylene left,” Miss Nuo shrugged, “so we need to dismantle your clothes and masks.”
Dismantle masks? That’s practically suicide.
“Yes, which is why we have to reduce the number of combatants. Only keep the necessary dozen or so. The rest will return to the court to take shelter.”
After a roll call and assignments, only a small number of essential personnel remained.
Once fired and molded, the gate stood firm at the bay’s entrance.
The harbor prison was also lined with a layer of corrosion-resistant wallpaper.
“The third step: knock down the earthen dam at the gate. Let’s invite the guest into the cauldron!”
This was the most critical step.
Once done, the capture operation would be more than half won.
“Open the gate!”
The Enforcer punched through the remaining earthen barrier.
Sea water mixed with acid surged into the bay!
The Enforcer nearly fainted from the crashing waves, but a rope tied to her waist kept her from being swept away. Everyone quickly pulled her back ashore.
Under the huge water pressure difference, the acid flowed like toilet paper floating on a flush, struggling fiercely but unable to escape being sucked in.
“Close the gate!”
Once the acid and seawater were fully drawn into the bay, Miss Nuo decisively ordered.
The most difficult and crucial part had arrived.
The Enforcer hoisted the multi-ton isolation gate and slammed it into the preset slots with all her might.
One punch, then another, driving the gate deep into the ground along the track.
At last, the water calmed.
All the green liquid was trapped within this tiny bay, writhing, writhing.
“Success?” The Enforcer gasped.
“Should be.” Miss Nuo stood beside the acid pool, greedily gazing at the dark green liquid.
No accidents, everything went according to plan with precision.
Unexpectedly smooth.
But Wu Xiaomi still felt something was off…
Only two days in, and the mission that’s supposed to last seven days was nearly over? Just like that??
No way. When did this blasted mainline raid get so merciful?
Or were they just too strong?
“Alright, now I’m setting up a lab here. Everyone else stays behind to protect me.”
Miss Nuo stated as if it were obvious.
No objections from anyone.
Everyone had seen this scientist’s level of expertise.
“Now, acid… sir? madam? nonbinary? Whoever you are, if you’re an intelligent being and can understand us, please respond.”
The acid pool remained silent.
“Hmm… I’m not good at negotiations. Should we first lower our defenses to show sincerity?”
She took off her mask.
“So, can we negotiate now? If you understand, please make your body ripple.”
The acid bubbled.
A response!
Miss Nuo crouched excitedly.
Suddenly, chaos erupted!
A bright green, strongly corrosive acid stream shot from the pool, aiming straight at Miss Nuo’s unprotected face!
Wu Xiaomi was already alert and swiftly leapt forward to block.
But the problem was…
Xiaozhi was also ready.
Nurse An was ready.
Ah Lei was ready.
Lulutina was ready.
The Miss Law Enforcement Officer was ready.
……
By the time Wu Xiaomi realized she was about to collide midair with a whole group, she was already flying through the air.
Help! I can’t stop QAQ!