Chapter 124
He opened it, and tube after tube of blue liquid was exposed to his view.
"Originium Suppressant... While gangs do sell these drugs to Infected in the slums, in most cases, considering the profit and the economic situation of the Infected, what they actually sell are just stimulants packaged as suppressants or simply counterfeit cheap painkillers."
"What a bunch of insects... but these potions... don't look like fakes."
Zuo Jian, Zuo Jian saw that the black box still had a company logo on it.
Rhodes Island... pharmaceuticals?
"The gang leader's explanation was... that these drugs were 'smuggled' through certain channels, and they were much cheaper than the expensive inhibitors on the market, but the effects were almost the same. He planned to resell them at a higher price to make a profit..."
"... Rhodes Island... can they produce even cheaper drugs? But it seems these drugs can't be sold 'legally' in Columbia, otherwise those gangs wouldn't be able to profit from the price difference using these drugs..."
"... A company that can produce cheaper drugs but isn't accepted by various countries? That fits my image of them."
But...
Drugs... smuggling...
Inhibitor.
Zuo Jian suddenly remembered something.
He does have a gangster identity now, and doing smuggling probably won't get him singled out for anything.
But the key point is... the Infected.
It seems I've never had the chance to get to know this group in more detail.
To achieve our goals, expanding our scale and manpower is necessary.
He definitely couldn't have done it using only his own clones.
Therefore, recruiting members will be necessary. The gang identity would be an excellent disguise, especially if they could "smuggle" inhibitors... coupled with the environment of the Infected...
No, all of this is hypothetical. First, the supply of inhibitors is uncertain and its stability is uncertain. Second, it's questionable whether Infected, as newly recruited members, will cause any problems.
Terra's situation is terrible, and the situation is even worse for the Infected.
He certainly knew this, so between "improving the living conditions of Infected" and "achieving his own goals," he prioritized the latter.
Only in this way can we ensure that the former is not hindered.
Just like trying to save fish in a pond, it's useless to only try to save them one by one or in batches; once you stop, they will still die.
The only solution is to find a way to change the polluted water source...
However, the idea I just had isn't entirely impossible.
Let's discuss this with the Doctor later.
And one more thing is--
Zuo Jian lowered his Zuo Jian and took out an empty bag of powder from his pocket.
"Gangs, they're really annoying."
"For now, I can't focus my energy on this. Let them run wild for a while longer..."
After saying that, Zuo Jian tossed the bag aside with some disgust.
Heh, but at least he certainly won't let the gangsters in front of him get away with it so easily.
Before that, he wanted to make the Columbia police a little more "competent".
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*Columbia
What the hell is going on with this bunch of swearing thugs?!
A police officer hid in the police station office, then glanced at the situation in the corridor with some lingering fear.
Snap!
A sparking bottle was thrown out, hit the ground, and quickly burst into flames!
A group of tattooed gangsters stormed in, brandishing their clubs.
"Warn them if they come any closer..."
"Damn, this won't work! Those idiots look like they've got too much to handle, there's no way to communicate with them!"
"Damn it! Have these addicts who spend all their time doing drugs in the corner finally driven themselves crazy?!"
"They dared to storm the police station today because they were high on drugs. I don't even want to think about what they might do tomorrow after a couple more flings! This isn't your average gang anymore! We have to crack down hard! Crack down hard!"
"Reinforcements! Calling for reinforcements! Send all the heavy infantry and sniper units! I'm going to send these punks all shoved into the fray!"
The police chief, his face contorted with rage, grabbed the radio and unleashed a torrent of furious shouts.
Shit, he usually turns a blind eye to these Rat, since they can't cause any trouble anyway.
And today they actually dared to blatantly defy the police station?
It seems he's been too lenient with the gangs in this area! He shouldn't have ignored them because he found it troublesome! Bullshit!
Chapter 81, The Spinning, Rushing Red Zuo Jian!
The city was illuminated by towering flames in the dead of night.
The thugs, their bodies covered in colorful tattoos, brandished Molotov cocktails and clubs, each swing accompanied by the crisp sound of shattering glass.
In an instant, a large amount of psychotropic drugs are absorbed into their brains. Under various hallucinations and extreme excitement, they can be transformed into a group of insane thugs with just a little guidance.
Of course, thugs are just thugs.
What's more, they were a group of thugs composed of drug addicts.
A paper beast won't actually tear apart a steel plate just because it roars loudly.
Once the Columbia police realized what was happening, they easily overwhelmed them with a combination of riot shields and tear gas.
However, for at least the next short while, they would remain unaware that the culprit behind all this was right there in a nearby McDonald's Feline picked out toys for a kids' meal.
"Narcissa, there's something I need to tell you."
Zuo Jian took the girl's hand and slowly walked out of the McDonald's's. The two walked along the brightly lit streets, even though it was late at night.
It would be even better if you could ignore the strange looks that the surrounding crowd occasionally casts at you.
In fact, if it weren't for Narcissa's lack of resistance, the combination of a tall man wearing a hood and a frail (appearing) Feline girl would have looked like human traffickers.
Several concerned citizens may have already called the police using their communicators.
Well, calling the police definitely won't do any good.
Hmm? You're asking why Zuo Jian is so sure? Duh, he just dumped a bunch of crazed gangsters in front of the police station, so at least for the time being, the police in this area won't have time to deal with the emergency calls.
And...
Thank goodness, as time goes by, the effects of my physical body seem to be gradually fading.
At least for now, I won't be using any shameful postures or saying any shameful things anymore.
"Narcissa, I think I'll take you to a more suitable place after a while."
"A more suitable... place?"
"A friend recommended it. If all goes well, you'll be much better off there than you are now... at least you'll have your own room and can learn a lot."
"Don't you want me anymore, Zuo Jian...?"
Xiao Feline spoke somewhat dejectedly, while gripping Zuo Jian's hand even tighter.
The latter was stunned; all the drafts she had prepared in her mind were shattered by her simple "I don't want them anymore."
No, what's going on? Are all kids this sensitive these days...? Okay, it's normal for Narcissa to be a little sensitive...
"Cough cough, how, how could that be? How could I possibly do something so irresponsible?"
"Then... will you come with me, Zuo Jian?"
Narcissa seemed to be full of anticipation again, looking towards the Zuo Jian with her bright eyes, and even tugging at his clothes.
"No... I'm not going..."
Upon hearing this, Narcissa's eyes dimmed almost immediately. She lowered her head, and after a long while, she softly uttered a sentence.
"... oh."
Sigh, kids...
Zuo Jian Narcissa's dejected look, Zuo Jian had no choice but to grit his teeth and revert to his previous arrogant demeanor.
"Hmph, Narcissa, do you know why? It's because you're so useless!"
"It's... useless..."
The girl looked up blankly at the paper bag on the Zuo Jian, her expression and voice completely flat, as if she were stating a fact.
No, that's the truth.
Is she useless? No... that's not it...
Narcissa wanted to say something, but then she vaguely sensed something filling her surroundings.
All you need to do is let yourself catch them...
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"I... I'm not useless..."
"But even if you're useless, how could I just abandon my subordinate for that? You don't think you can escape so easily once you've fallen into my hands, do you?"
"I'm going to send you to a special place, where you'll study continuously until one day you become useful to me!"
"At that time, no matter how much you resist, I will take you away without hesitation--"
"Real?"
Narcissa's eyes seemed to regain their luster, and she looked up, staring straight at the Zuo Jian.
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Under the lamplight, the somewhat comical-looking man wearing a paper bag squatted down, stretching out his hand with a hint of helplessness.
"Real."
The girl with Feline looked delighted and extended her hand in return, making a pinky promise with the other person.
"Um!"
After that, it was almost the usual routine. He walked with Narcissa along the street, looking at the various shop windows, until the sky began to lighten with the first hint of dawn.
The "night" that belongs to Narcissa has arrived.
It resides within Victoria's body.
Zuo Jian opened his eyes again.
Well.
They didn't rest at all.
And...
He turned his head and looked at Laurentina was almost touching his face.
It's not just the face.
At this moment, the girl's sleeping posture was so terrible that she looked like an octopus, and Zuo Jian was like a giant pillow being tightly hugged by Laurentina.
Her hands and legs clung to his body without any restraint... showing no sign of letting go.
"Hey-- Laurentina --Little Shark --Wake up--"