"Good job."
After taking Weedle, Shu Tong quickly locked the window and drew the curtains.
Weedle spat out the Toxic Orb. The String Shot wrapped around it had nearly been corroded away.
"The energy is too strong. They definitely won't let this go," Shu Tong said.
Even Shu Tong had not expected the Pristine Toxic Orb to produce such powerful energy fluctuations. It would inevitably be detected easily. The area was surely full of enemies now, and even if he wanted to run, he had no way out.
Sure enough.
Just as Shu Tong had expected, the loudspeaker blared again. "Attention, residents. Please remain indoors and do not move about. The Wastewater Treatment Plant has been attacked by criminals, who are currently hiding within this industrial district. The Stability Maintenance Squad will soon conduct a house-to-house search. Please cooperate. The entire industrial district has now been sealed off. The criminals cannot escape."
"What do I do?" Shu Tong's mind raced.
Knocking echoed from outside, accompanied by the flickering beams of powerful flashlights.
They would soon search his place. If he refused to open the door, they would certainly force their way in, which would only arouse even greater suspicion.
Shu Tong fixed his gaze on the Nine-Flavor Rehmannia Pills on the table.
"I'm going for it."
Gritting his teeth, Shu Tong twisted open the bottle of Nine-Flavor Rehmannia Pills and swallowed the entire bottle in one go. Then he chugged down two bottles of Moomoo Milk.
All at once, Shu Tong felt blood rush through his entire body as energy surged wildly within him, as though his body were about to explode.
"Weedle, Swallow this Toxic Orb. Hurry," Shu Tong said urgently. His breathing had become rapid, and unbearable heat coursed through his body.
"Chii!"
Seeing how much Shu Tong