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Jiang Xiao and Niu Jieshi nodded in agreement. It made sense, since Kyoto was the main base of humanity, so it was normal for it to have more ways to control the supernatural.
Unlike the eerie research institute where B2 stayed, although it had many projects, including some very bizarre ones.
For example, the [Deep Sea Bomb] that I gave to Jiang Xiao last time.
However, without exception, they all have severe usage requirements that normal people simply cannot meet.
The project in Kyoto is definitely better and more reliable.
"Was that box expensive to make?"
Unable to contain himself, Niu Jieshi took the initiative to ask.
The square-faced man shook his head, indicating that the blue-glowing box wasn't made, but rather found on a mountain.
According to the description, it was found by an ordinary person who then handed it over to the state.
After investigation, it was determined to be a strange phenomenon and was handed over to the Institute for the Study of Strange Phenomena in Kyoto.
Yo?
It's not a project, it's actually a treacherous artifact?
Although their functions are similar, their underlying fundamental meanings are qualitatively different.
Most of these projects involve adding various functions or superpowers to humans.
Strange artifacts generally represent evil, misfortune, and the bizarre.
Otherwise, why would it be called a "deceptive artifact"?
However, this small blue box is a magical artifact that can suppress strange powers.
That's really rare.
Just in case, Jiang Xiao coughed lightly, thinking that the square-faced guys definitely couldn't handle this kind of thing, so he had to do it himself.
So naturally, the little blue box ended up in Jiang Xiao's hands.
As for that suction cup
Niu Jieshi didn't care whether the cost was high or low. Taking advantage of the fact that the others weren't paying attention, he went back to the room, pulled out the suction cup that had retracted into the pipe, and tore it to shreds!
Hearing the commotion coming from Niu Jieshi's side, the muscles on his square-faced man face began to twitch uncontrollably.
Losing two high-value projects in a row means that even if you survive the liquidation process, you'll definitely be badly hurt.
Chapter 604 The Whereabouts of Bai Liu
Only then did Jiang Xiao become interested in asking them why they had come all this way to find him.
Surely they didn't come to give me a banner because I killed Boss Xu?
The elderly man in the white coat hesitated, clearly weighing his options, before finally gritting his teeth and speaking.
"We...we have important intelligence to provide."
"intelligence?"
A hint of interest flashed in Jiang Xiao's eyes; he was curious about the attitudes of these two people.
The square-faced man took a deep breath, seemingly having made up his mind, and said.
"It's about the secrets of this base, and that weird thing you've been looking for—White Willow."
Jiang Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly. He hadn't expected that these two seemingly dying men would know information about Bai Liu.
“Speak, but I must remind you that it has to be truly valuable intelligence, because my time is precious.”
The elderly man in the white coat and the square-faced man exchanged a glance. They knew there was no turning back; they had no choice but to take a gamble.
“Deep within this base, there is a laboratory, which is the core area of the base.”
The elderly man in the white coat began to slowly recount his story.
"There's a special device there that can..."
"What can I do?" Jiang Xiao pressed.
"It can suppress, or even control, strange forces."
The square-faced man picked up the conversation, a hint of arrogance on his face.
A sharp glint flashed in Jiang Xiao's eyes; he hadn't expected this base to hold such a secret.
"What about Bai Liu?" Jiang Xiao asked immediately afterward.
"White Willow."
The square-faced man paused for a moment, then continued.
"The Bai Liu you're looking for is currently in the lab, but her condition is very bad."
Jiang Xiao's heart tightened. To him, Bai Liu was not only a powerful and mysterious being, but also an invaluable ally.
Or perhaps, even though they had only met a few times, Bai Liu was already a very good friend to Jiang Xiao.
As everyone knows, Jiang Xiao has never had many friends, in fact, he has very few.
"take me."
Jiang Xiao coldly ordered that he must find Bai Liu as soon as possible.
Jiang Xiao followed the elderly man in the white coat and the square-faced man. The two men led the way with unusual caution, stopping every few steps to look around, as if to check if anyone was following them.
Even though Boss Xu is dead, they are still worried that his men might not behave themselves.
Jiang Xiao's gaze remained calm throughout; his senses were sharp, and no unusual occurrence could escape his notice.
Finally, they arrived at what appeared to be an ordinary wall. The old man in the white coat took out a small remote control from his pocket and pressed a button.
The cracks in the wall began to widen, emitting a slight mechanical whirring sound, and eventually formed a passage large enough for a person to pass through.
Jiang Xiao frowned slightly. This kind of concealment method was enough to show how secretive this base was.
The three of them, one in front and two behind, stepped into the passage. The walls slowly closed, swallowing their figures into the darkness.
The passageway was dark and damp, with sparse lighting on the walls that barely illuminated the path beneath our feet.
Jiang Xiao, Niu Jieshi, and Shi Shi were all unusually relaxed with every step they took.
The two people in front of them seemed a little nervous, as if they were worried that something might go wrong at some point in the passage.
Based on my intuition, this passage should extend downwards at an angle.
Sure enough, they soon arrived at the entrance to the laboratory.
There was a complex biometric identification device at the entrance. The elderly man in the white coat and the square-faced man busily operated it, and finally the door slowly opened.
Jiang Xiao stepped into the laboratory, and the sight before him made him raise an eyebrow slightly.
The interior of the laboratory stands in stark contrast to the desolation of the outside world.
Various unknown instruments and equipment flashed with a cold light, and dense streams of data jumped on the screens, filling the entire space with the atmosphere of futuristic technology.
In the center was a huge transparent container filled with a pale blue liquid, and in the center of the liquid, Jiang Xiao saw a familiar figure—Bai Liu.
Her body was connected by a dense network of tubes, her face was pale, and she looked extremely weak.
Jiang Xiao's eyes sharpened instantly. He strode towards the container, reached out and touched the cold glass, and murmured to himself.
"White Willow."
Bai Liu seemed to hear or sense someone's arrival; her long eyelashes fluttered, but unfortunately, she didn't open her eyes in the end.
"what is going on?!"
The old professor walked slowly forward and told Jiang Xiao about Bai Liu's situation.
The old professor's voice was low and hoarse, and his eyes revealed a hint of guilt and helplessness.
"Shirayuki found our quarantine area alone. She took the initiative to admit her strange identity and said that she had received a mission from her superiors to come to Kyoto to support humanity."
Jiang Xiao listened, his brows furrowed. He thought it made sense; Bai Liu, as the pinnacle of combat power among the supernatural beings, should indeed support Kyoto, a vital human city.
The old professor continued.
"Bai Liu's power is unparalleled. Her arrival should have been a blessing for us. However, Boss Xu is not a human being. He used that strange artifact—the Blue Box."
When Jiang Xiao saw Bai Liu lying in the machine, he had already guessed that Bai Liu was being restrained by the blue box.
"That night, Boss Xu took advantage of Bai Liu's unpreparedness and launched a sneak attack on her with the blue box."
The old professor's tone carried a hint of helplessness.
"As a result, Bai Liu, caught off guard, inhaled the powder from the blue box, which greatly suppressed his power, and he was ultimately captured by Boss Xu."
Jiang Xiao clenched his fists, looking at Bai Liu's pale face, and an unnamed anger surged in his heart.
Bai Liu came to support humanity, but was betrayed in this way, which he could not accept.
Niu Jieshi and Shi Shi also had dark faces, feeling that it was really not worth it!
Seeing that the three of them didn't look too good, the old professor immediately added.
This indicates that the white willow was not damaged in any way.