Chapter 219

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Chapter 219: I don’t know, go ask for me.

the Ming Country’s Jin Yi Wei is a well-known intelligence organization in the Eastern region, and it doesn’t have any major fundamental differences from the CAI or Military Intelligence.

However, the Jin Yi Wei mostly prioritized national security concerns, and their missions abroad were not very frequent. They were also responsible for mediating internal conflicts within the Ming Country and investigating certain challenging unnatural cases.

Operatives who operated outside seldom had official records within the Jin Yi Wei, so they couldn’t be considered as part of the organization.

Yingzhou is relatively close to the Ming Country, making it difficult to escape the influence exerted by the Ming Country. It’s not surprising, even retired Jin Yi Wei members have some involvement.

As a scout for the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, Feathered Bird faced various constraints while operating outside. Being a demon born to traverse human cities, a lack of security was natural.

Currently, the internal political stability of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom is fragile, with intense turmoil and an ongoing civil war. The isolationist approach is aimed at minimizing external influences, which means the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom can’t protect any of its citizens abroad.

If it were to be killed here by a member of the Jin Yi Wei, would Yingzhou authorities hold them accountable?

Of course not.

Scouts, operatives, and citizens are not the same. The latter concerns reputation, while the former… What scouts? What operatives? Don’t taint me!

Feathered Bird completely lost interest in continuing the entanglement and started to suspect whether the presence of a person from the Ming Country meant something.

Damn it, this situation is tricky… Retreat! Retreat quickly!

Feathered Bird clasped their hands together, and beneath their loose sleeves, a gust of strong wind emerged.

Feathered Bird of a hundred years, coming and going freely.

The strong wind was mixed with many flying feathers, and even leaves were propelled by the demon wind like flying razors.

Bai Wei kicked the table and chairs, and within moments, dozens of bird feathers appeared on the chair.

"You’re shedding quite heavily. When was the last time you were deloused?"

"Drink!"

Feathered Bird didn’t respond and continued to swirl the demon wind.

Suddenly, Feathered Bird saw a golden light flicker on the seemingly ordinary wooden chair, becoming enhanced to +25 and imbued with an iron wall shield defense.

A chair pierced through the demon wind, aiming for Feathered Bird’s head. Claws emerged from beneath Feathered Bird’s sleeve and fiercely tore at the chair. However, when the claws made contact with the enhanced wooden chair, they only produced a sharp, grating sound, leaving two shallow cross-shaped marks but unable to break through.

Bai Wei grabbed the chair and smacked Feathered Bird on the head, causing the large bird to immediately fall to the ground. Bai Wei spun the wooden chair in their hand, shaking off the bird feathers that were attached to it. Then, they smacked it down again, and it lay flat on the ground.

Feathered Bird tried to dodge consecutively, but it found itself not quick enough. Each time, it was anticipated and hit by the chair on the head. Each hit was accurate, and in no time, its head swelled as if it had been kissed by a dozen wasps.

"Enough!" Feathered Bird raged, and its demon power erupted, increasing to half its full power.

The tables and chairs in the room trembled incessantly, as if even inanimate objects could feel fear.

However, that chair shimmering with golden light still struck directly at Feathered Bird’s head, unwavering.

"How can this be! Am I so lacking in dignity?!"

Feathered Bird raised its arm, and with a loud sound,

Feathered Bird burst into laughter. "I blocked it!"

"Not bad!" Bai Wei raised his left hand, and a table flew over.

Feathered Bird spun in the air for three rounds, then pia, stuck to the wall. It slid down and touched the blood dripping from its nose.

"Jin Yi Wei…you’ve gone too far in your bullying."

"You’re not a human, you’re just a bird."

"You forced me to do this!"

Feathered Bird let out a low roar, and directly tore off a piece of its sleeve, releasing its berserk demonic power. Underneath its sleeve were bird wings with exquisite embroidered feathers.

"Wow, wow, wow!"

This sound was much like opera singing, but more urgent and with a rather exaggerated momentum.

Bai Wei threw down the stool and wooden table. He still hadn’t felt the urge to kill because he was literally just a passerby who happened to be working. Seeing through the other person’s identity was purely due to curiosity and coincidence, just like bumping into someone on Conan’s road — that person could either be a victim or a perpetrator…but if Feathered Bird made a harsh move, then it would be self-defense.

"Ancestral Spirit’s protection!"

"Invincible in battle!"

"Watch me…!!"

"Farewell!"

Feathered Bird’s demonic power surged, accompanied by a sharp scream. It suddenly turned around and crashed into the wall, creating a large hole in the concrete and bricks, allowing the two to pass through. It flew away into the sky in a sorry state, disappearing from sight.

Bai Wei, "…"

I was careless. The monsters I’ve encountered recently don’t know how to flee. I forgot that they also have the option to disengage from combat.

He withdrew the half-exposed head of the tiger-headed ring blade back into his sleeve and looked at the chaotic interior of the Dragon Sakura Club, pondering for a moment.

I should also leave.

I can’t afford to compensate, and I didn’t break these things. I just borrowed the stool and table for a moment, and they are still in perfect condition. I even enhanced them.

Bai Wei was doing some mental preparation for himself as he was about to make a quick escape when suddenly he heard sobbing coming from a corner.

Following the sound, he went over and found a person tied up inside the counter, wearing an employee uniform.

"Umm, umm, umm!" The employee, after being discovered, became very agitated, their eyes revealing a plea for help.

Bang!

Bai Wei’s first reaction was to close the counter door and lock it, then he started contemplating whether he should release the person.

Although he didn’t tie up the person, didn’t break anything, and didn’t make the hole in the wall.

But as long as he didn’t release the person, nobody would discover that he had been there.

No, wait, it seemed like his face was seen just now. Maybe it would be better to use a "physical memory erasure technique"?

Huh? Wait a minute, this person looks somewhat familiar… Let me take another look.

He opened the counter, and their eyes met.

"Umm, umm, umm!"

"I mistook you for someone else," Bai Wei closed the door again.

"Uhh!"

One minute later.

"This is too much, Brother Bai, this is too much! You saw that it was me, and yet you closed the door twice!"

"No, I really didn’t expect it to be you. I have to say, Yingzhou is too small, even smaller than Ningbo…"

Egi, an employee at Dragon Sakura restaurant, had his name ‘Egi’ written on his name tag. He had crossed paths with Bai Wei before and was a student at Far East University. Bai Wei had saved his life during the previous attack by the cultists of the demonic god.

"Oh no, how did it end up like this? I don’t know how to explain when the boss lady comes back," Egi said with a headache, looking at the messy surroundings.

"It was all caused by that monster, it has nothing to do with me," Egi said.

"I have seen monsters before, but I’ve never seen one so outrageous and flamboyant. Is it a male peacock?" Egi asked.

"Have you also seen other monsters?" Egi asked.

"There are few monster clans in the Ming Country, but there are always seven or eight in each school, and I’ve been seeing them frequently since I started working here," Egi bent down to tidy up the tables and chairs. "That flamboyant monster also claimed to come for a commission at Dragon Sakura, but it didn’t have an introduction letter, so I couldn’t let it through. Instead, it just hit me and knocked me out. How rude."

"It seems like this Feathered Bird intends to hide its identity and wait here," Bai Wei said. "But who is it waiting for?"

"I don’t know, I’m just a part-time worker trying to make ends meet," Egi scratched his head. "The boss lady is the one who handles everything in the shop."

"Where is this boss lady you mentioned?" Bai Wei asked.

"Why do you ask, Mr. Bai?" Egi responded.

"I heard that Dragon Sakura has a way to make money, so I came to check it out," Bai Wei said straightforwardly. "Since you know about Dragon Sakura, tell me about the situation here."

"I’m just a waiter," Egi said. "You can’t pass through unless you have an invitation letter, and you can’t even find the club’s location."

"Isn’t this the place?"

"No, this is just a restaurant," Egi scratched his head. "I’m sorry, Brother Bai, but I can’t do anything. Some people came before, but I couldn’t let them through unless they were lucky enough to meet the boss lady here and get her permission."

Bai Wei pondered, "It’s quite mysterious."

Egi nodded, "Yeah, I’m also only partially aware."

"Why are you working here?"

"A senior from the same university who was studying abroad helped me get the job here. The salary and benefits are good, and everyone speaks the Ming Country language, which makes communication easier. It’s also close to the school, so Xia Tuo and I take turns to work here and accommodate each other’s schedules."

"Senior?"

"Yeah, Xue Hanlei senior. She’s the daughter of an official, and it’s said that she has connections with many diplomats. She’s quite well-informed."

"I… don’t know her. Can you go and ask for me?"