Lifesaving Grenade

Illegal transactions naturally required covert operations.

Riding in an unlicensed car arranged by Little Black, wearing a mask and a black robe, Team 17 met with people from the Public Security Bureau in the dead of night.

Although everyone knew each other's identities, they still maintained some pretense for this kind of transaction, to avoid being photographed by busybodies and having any leverage against them.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

"Truly remarkable, you managed to run the Black Tiger Gang ragged with just five people. You've certainly got talent."

As soon as they entered the abandoned building, someone applauded their arrival. However, the tone was somewhat sarcastic and very unpleasant to hear.

Fortunately, Xu Jiang didn't intend to make the other party comfortable. He followed Sha Tu forward, and the two began their deception.

"We've got the item. Where's the money?" Sha Tu displayed the bracelet, demanding their payment.

The surface of the now-deceased bracelet was emitting a faint blue light. However, its aura was significantly weaker than the original, giving it a half-dead appearance.

The other party reached out and touched the bracelet. Suddenly, a voice prompt popped up: "Welcome to the Little Genius Phone Watch!"

This single sentence immediately stunned the Public Security Bureau personnel.

"Pfft..." Baozi could barely hold back his laughter and quickly turned around, pretending to be on guard.

Xu Jiang's method for this watch was to reinstall the chip, allowing the bracelet to function.

After all, it was alien technology, and the bracelet's surface still had carved basic runes, which could be quite impressive.

For Qianji, who had received the knowledge about the bracelet, resetting the system wasn't difficult. The real challenge was the lack of a suitable chip.

Thus, Sha Tu played the role of a burglar, shamelessly stealing a child's phone watch, which resulted in the talking smart bracelet they had now.

"How did this bracelet become like this! This is not what we saw beforehand." The other party wasn't foolish either. After scanning it with an instrument, they discovered the bracelet's power was less than a hundred times weaker than before.

Moreover, it was spouting such nonsensical voices; it was definitely not normal.

"But this is how we got it," Sha Tu shrugged, remaining calm as he shifted the blame. "Maybe the Black Tiger Gang tampered with it?"

This excuse clearly displeased the other party. Their eyes drooped, as if they were considering a price reduction for the goods.

Unexpectedly, Xu Jiang took the initiative and snatched the bracelet back.

"If you're not satisfied, then don't buy it. We'll contact the seller ourselves."

The sudden breakdown of the transaction angered the other party, their tone carrying a warning: "What do you mean? Are you playing us?"

"You didn't pay a deposit, and you're being so suspicious. It's obvious you don't want it anymore, so let's not waste each other's time. We'll go our separate ways." Xu Jiang's tone was equally sharp. Everyone was wearing masks, so who was afraid of whom!

Sha Tu quickly intervened, "Brother, don't get agitated. Let's talk this through properly."

"Big brother, what's there to talk about? They gave us that shoddy intel clearly wanting us to fight the Black Tiger Gang to a mutual destruction so they could profit. And you're still defending them?"

"It's just a transaction, we get paid for our work. Regardless, it's their commission, and they have priority to purchase until they refuse the deal."

One playing the good cop, the other the bad cop, the two put on a show in front of everyone, their acting skills truly superb.

Ying Xiaoxiao, watching from behind, marveled at the display. Xu Jiang was indeed a great fit for their team, especially in terms of clever schemes, which was a significant improvement.

The Public Security Bureau personnel were certainly not mediocre. They could sense some of the acting involved.

However, with things having reached this point, they couldn't exactly press for a lower price. They had indeed withheld some information regarding the intel, and Team 17's anger was understandable.

With no other option, the leader could only look to the doctor beside him for advice.

You're asking me? Of course, we should buy it! The doctor expressed his desire to acquire it without hesitation.

It wasn't his money anyway. The blue light was still present, giving it research value. At the very least, there were alien materials to study, which held some worth.

"Alright, then let's complete the transaction."

One side rejoiced, the other grieved. Tonight's operation was considered a complete success.

Back in the car, Xu Jiang's anxious heart finally settled.

Recalling tonight's operation, the summary could be condensed into three words: unreliable.

The four experts: one who advocated violence, one who was dazed and aloof, one who was nagging and foolish, and one who feigned elegance. None of them made any crucial decisions, and all their actions were heart-stopping.

However, speaking of Baozi, why had his hair turned black?

"Baozi, what's going on with your hair? How can it change color? Where's your blonde hair?" Xu Jiang asked curiously.

Baozi's spirit seemed a bit hazy. He shrugged indifferently and said:

"My talent is [Hair Energy Storage]. It's like a power bank, I can store energy in my hair and extract it when needed. Once it's used up, it naturally turns back to black."

What a strange talent. It really gave off a Super Saiyan vibe: blonde hair when getting stronger, black hair when the power is depleted.

Too bad it wasn't green, that would have been spectacular.

Xiao Zhen, standing nearby, also chimed in with her evaluation: "This is good. Blondes should all die."

Baozi: ...

"Xiao Zhen! Where did you learn to say that?" Ying Xiaoxiao exclaimed, shocked. Who had corrupted her child!

Xiao Zhen obediently cradled her ghost doll, her big eyes blinking, and stated her turbulent learning experiences expressionlessly.

"I saw it in a fairy tale book at the school library."

"Fairy tales teach that? What was the book called?"

"'Minotaurs Must Die'."

"...Sha Tu, go tomorrow and burn that library down for me."

Xu Jiang shook his head, unsure whether to laugh or cry, and began to focus, communicating with Qianji.

"General, after obtaining the computational system, I gained the ability to communicate. As long as you enter my body and merge with me, we can communicate through thoughts."

This sounds a bit strange, doesn't it? Ah well, it's not important.

Now that he was clad in the mecha, he could converse with Qianji using his thoughts, no longer needing to talk to himself.

'Qianji, you absorbed the runes. How do you feel now?'

"I cannot operate at full capacity. My characteristics will only manifest after advancement. Also, General, are you calling me Qianji? My name is actually Qianji, the T-1000 mecha."

'It's all the same. In my heart, you are Qianji. It sounds more intimate this way.'

This is what's good about telepathic communication; it's very clear.

After a brief chat to deepen their bond with his cherished subordinate, Xu Jiang shifted his attention to Sparkles, who was squirming in his arms.

"Eeeeee, General, you're so mean! You kissed me, you're so mean, so mean!"

A flashbang was acting coquettishly towards him. It felt truly bizarre.

But regardless, she had indeed made a great contribution. Xu Jiang held her in his hand, gently stroking and rubbing her.

'Good job, you did wonderfully this time. Keep up the good work next time!'

"No, no! General, you kissed me in front of everyone! I can't show my face anymore, eeeeee."

'Don't worry, I'll take responsibility for you. I'll never abandon you, not for a lifetime.'

"Eeeeee, really? Then it's a promise!"

She's just a whiny creature, very easy to coax. A few words and Sparkles was beaming with joy.

As for the new grenade he acquired...

[Lifesaving Grenade (Senior Colonel)]

[Quality]: White

[Skills]: Unstable Explosion, First Aid lv5

[Unstable Explosion: Power unknown. It could be immensely powerful, or as weak as a firecracker.]

[First Aid lv5: Can provide emergency treatment when injured.]

What kind of messed-up attributes are these?

A lifesaving grenade? And it naturally comes with a first aid skill?