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WTF!

Fu Qian, back in the warehouse, was uncharacteristically stunned for a moment.

This was completely out of the blue!

I answer your question, shouldn't we have a back-and-forth conversation next?

You just sent me away with a single "sorry"?

[Entering Containment Scene 2-133: Old Town]

"Can you hear me?"

Re-entering, Fu Qian chose not to answer this time, instead leaning back.

He finally got a clear look at the person who had just sent him away—a woman wearing a narrow black hat, carrying a slender curved sword.

The lower half of her face was covered by a high collar, so her full appearance couldn't be seen.

Judging by the exposed parts, she should be a beauty, with skin as fair as snow—no, that was porcelain!

The woman's face was distinctly different on both sides; her left half had no skin, but was a pure white texture resembling bone china.

Fu Qian looked down at his own hand gripping his collar. It wasn't shaped like a normal human's at all, but rather like a doll's prosthetic limb.

A Night Watcher!

Fu Qian immediately thought of this.

If nothing else, her appearance alone ruled out her being an ordinary person.

But why did she try to kill him without a word?

Recalling his previous encounter, Fu Qian didn't rush to act.

From the strike that had sent him away earlier, Fu Qian could tell this porcelain woman was stronger than the Werewolf he'd met before, at least a whole tier higher.

Although he had acquired two skills now, his physical strength was still that of an ordinary person.

There was a difference between him and this human weapon, armed to the teeth.

He couldn't just slide on his belly like he did with the Werewolf, right?

As long as this woman had a normal IQ, she shouldn't give him the chance for a sliding tackle into her mouth.

Seeing Fu Qian looking at her, the porcelain woman's face showed sadness.

She sighed, released Fu Qian's collar, and gave him a slight bow.

"I'm very sorry, there's no time."

"All contaminated individuals within the range must be eliminated."

"So... I'm sorry..."

This thing was about to make a move again. As the porcelain woman bowed, Fu Qian's eyelids twitched, knowing it was bad.

As expected, the next moment, a blinding flash of sword light filled his vision again, stinging his eyes.

Blood splattered.

Judging that he absolutely couldn't dodge, Fu Qian decisively suppressed his body's instinct to evade and took the blow head-on.

Letting the blood gush from the horrifying wound, Fu Qian showed no fear, instead managing a wry smile.

"Fu Qian."

?!

The porcelain woman's expression was a little confused.

"My name is Fu Qian, and yours? I think I should know who killed me."

Fu Qian looked at his killer with a calm expression.

So she wanted to know his name.

The porcelain woman was stunned again.

"Su Gao."

"Very good!"

Fu Qian nodded, unable to hold on any longer.

[Containment Failed]

[Evaluation: Useless Person]

[Reward: None]

[Current Sanity Value: 30]

Back in the warehouse, Fu Qian had basically assessed his current situation.

Firstly, this woman named Su Gao was most likely a member of the Night Watchers.

And according to the initial prompt, they were carrying out a mission, which was to clear out the contamination here.

Her words just now, and her action of immediately attacking him without a second thought, were because they already believed the situation was out of control.

They even had to start indiscriminately clearing out people like him who appeared in the contaminated area.

[Sanity Value decreased by 1, entering Containment Scene]

After clearing his thoughts, Fu Qian chose to enter again.

"Can you hear me—"

"Su Gao!"

This time, before he could get a clear look, Fu Qian directly called out the name of the white porcelain woman.

"Don't waste time, we need to clear out all potential infected individuals as quickly as possible."

The white porcelain woman's hand, gripping the knife, froze.

He could almost imagine her confusion. Fu Qian glanced at her.

"There's no time to explain. I need your cooperation for my next actions."

"You... how did you know my name?"

Su Gao hesitated for a long time before finally lowering the knife in her hand and asking the question in her heart.

"What's the situation outside now?"

Fu Qian, as if he hadn't heard her, asked casually instead.

Responding to a question with a question, Fu Qian had been active online for many years, and this maneuver was already second nature to him.

It was then that he noticed this woman named Su Gao was barely shorter than him.

"Not good..."

Su Gao's attention was indeed diverted, and her tone immediately became somber.

"You can see for yourself if you go out and look."

Alright!

Fu Qian stepped forward two paces, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with her.

Clang!

The next moment, he silently fired an Air Bullet.

At such close range, the white porcelain woman was almost unavoidable. Her cheek was solidly hit, making a sound like shattering glass.

"You—"

Su Gao's voice was a mixture of shock and anger.

The Air Bullet's power was a bit greater than expected, though it might also have something to do with her unusual form.

After being hit by the Air Bullet, the white porcelain woman's half-head was like shattered tempered glass, instantly covered in dense cracks, yet no blood flowed out.

This woman is indeed very abnormal!

The next moment, a bright blade light reappeared, and Fu Qian was splattered with blood on the spot.

"As expected, has she completely descended into madness?"

Su Gao's sigh echoed for a long time.

[Containment Failed]

[Evaluation: Cold-Blooded Animal]

[Sneak attacks are a valuable quality, showing the utmost respect to the enemy]

[Reward: None]

[Special Evaluation Reward: Cat School]

[Current Sanity Value: 29]

Excellent!

Back in the warehouse, Fu Qian showed no signs of dejection. He silently analyzed his gains.

First, his judgment was correct; this woman was not a normal person.

For some unknown reason, a part of her body had transformed into that porcelain-like substance, and she wouldn't even bleed when injured.

Was it the price for mastering some power? Or had she always been a puppet that gained sentience?

Combined with his goal this time, to prevent the Evil God's Progeny from descending.

This world was quite bizarre!

The good news was that this woman, as a Night Watcher, should be on the side of order and justice.

She was also powerful, making her a good asset.

Moreover, that previous strike proved he still had the strength to harm someone of her caliber, which was also good news.

Overall, this death was worth it.

As for what would happen if he had actually killed the White Porcelain Woman?

"He who kills shall be killed by man." This woman had cleaned up after herself more than once, and Fu Qian had no psychological burden about taking her out.

Oh, right, he also got a skill as a reward?

Remembering something, Fu Qian quickly flipped to his special rewards.

[Cat School: Your footsteps are as light and imperceptible as a cat's, your hands are more dexterous, and your movements are swifter, making it easier for you to launch sneak attacks anytime, anywhere.]

Simply put, it increases agility.

Attempting to activate it directly, Fu Qian felt a lightness in his body, a significant improvement in his control over it.

This stab was truly not in vain.