Chapter 63: The Black Knight’s Counterattack (Unlocked)

Chapter Sixty-Two: [Clothes] (Uncensored)

Chapter Sixty-Two: [Take Off Your Clothes] (Uncensored)

Chen Xiao could tell that the grudge between Zhu Rong and that Venomous Woman was far from trivial. But since Zhu Rong himself wouldn’t mention it, Chen Xiao felt it inappropriate to ask. Old Tian, too, seemed unwilling to divulge any details.

After Old Tian and Zhu Rong found him in the hospital that day, they immediately brought him back. Chen Xiao’s injuries were severe, but fortunately, none of his bones were broken—just flesh wounds, though his arms had suffered considerably in the explosion and from tumbling down the hillside.

Once back, Old Tian led Chen Xiao straight into the bathroom behind the café. The bathtub was already filled with a pale green liquid, the color reminiscent of bath gel diluted dozens of times, though the scent was faintly pungent.

Chen Xiao later learned that this was a “biological cell regeneration solution,” designed specifically for treating external injuries. This liquid could stimulate biological cells to repair and regenerate themselves—one of the Service Society’s advanced technologies, reputedly developed from samples extracted from the blood and cells of a naturally gifted regenerator.

Ordinarily, this solution was extremely expensive, and when used in the Service Society, it would be administered in a sealed, capsule-like container. But here, lacking proper facilities, they simply poured it into the bathtub...

Chen Xiao soaked in that bath for a full day and night, until the skin of his fingers turned white—but the wounds on his body were, indeed, almost entirely healed!

As he lay in the water, he could feel a constant, subtle tingling on his damaged skin wherever it was submerged in the solution. He actually witnessed, with his own eyes, as muscles slowly knitted together and torn skin reformed—a truly wondrous sensation.

Afterwards, Old Tian confided that even their group of retirees could only obtain a knockoff, black-market version of the “cell repair solution” through connections. The official version within the Service Society was vastly superior!

“Because it’s so hard to obtain, we only ever get a little at a time. That’s why our repair solution is heavily diluted—to save on usage. Excessive dilution means the effect is reduced. The official product is three times stronger. With your injuries, you’d be fully recovered in just a few hours with the real thing.”

That reminded Chen Xiao of the first time Service Society members took him away; after a night’s coma, his wounds were all healed—he must have been treated with this solution.

This time was an emergency, and the old-timers were deeply embarrassed. For the notorious trio of unscrupulous bosses of Dead-End Street to nearly lose a client right under their noses—how mortifying.

But the situation was growing increasingly strange. Who would have expected other paranormal organizations to intervene so openly? And at that banquet, the enemy’s aim wasn’t just Lu Bancheng; they were trying to wipe out all three bigwigs in one fell swoop.

With this in mind, the earlier extortion of Lu Bancheng seemed far from simple.

“I just can’t figure it out. With the skills of the Black Knight, Qiu Yun, and his ilk, why would they resort to such a clumsy blackmail scheme? The Black Knight will do anything—murder, arson—but they’re not short of money. And if they really wanted to extort, their methods wouldn’t be so mild. Lu Bancheng never paid up, and the worst that happened was a few threats—he didn’t lose a hair. If the Black Knight acted as usual, Lu would already be missing an arm or a leg.”

Sitting in the café, Old Tian held a steaming teacup, analyzing the situation in detail.

Chen Xiao sat across from him.

Three days had passed. In that time, the trio had ramped up protection for Lu Bancheng and the others. Whereas before, the three unscrupulous bosses took turns monitoring things solo, now Zhu Rong and Gong Gong, as a couple, watched together, with Old Tian as mobile backup.

The impact of this incident was significant. The banquet’s guests were all prominent figures from K City and the surrounding region. For them to experience such terror—explosions, attempted assassinations—naturally provoked outrage among the upper crust. What’s more, Xu and Lu, the near-victims, were two of K City’s leading powers, and the foreigner was a top executive from a major European conglomerate. Such important figures nearly assassinated—how could the authorities not take it seriously?

To complicate matters, Young Master Xu, in order to shield Chen Xiao and Zhu Rong’s identities, had to concoct a story, claiming the attackers were armed with heavy weapons, guns, and bombs. How else to explain the devastation on the terrace?

Fortunately, although many witnessed the chaos that day, those who actually saw the scene were personal bodyguards and trusted aides of the Xu and Lu families. With the word given, they kept their mouths shut.

But the guests were harder to control. Within three days, rumors were rampant: tales of supernatural events at the grand banquet; of a magical woman who could glow and burst into flames...

Still, lacking any photos or videos as evidence, most people dismissed these outlandish rumors as mere hearsay.

But there was one man who believed every word—Officer Xu, who had joined the special investigation into the case!

He even phoned Chen Xiao. Given his prior dealings with Chen Xiao, he knew the young man was no ordinary person. And indeed, on the call, Chen Xiao didn’t hide much from this well-informed officer. He simply confirmed that Xu’s suspicions were correct—paranormals were involved, but he could reveal no more, and warned Officer Xu that this was not something ordinary police could handle. When faced with paranormals, regular law enforcement was powerless.

“My friends and I will protect them, but at times we may need police assistance—say, to control information. After all, my friends aren’t exactly eager for attention.”

What Chen Xiao didn’t realize as he spoke was that he himself was gradually becoming one of those who could not show his face in public.

“To fight Qiu Yun, we can’t bring any of our standard gear—helmets and detectors all have metal parts. The anti-magnetic, anti-pulse leather jackets are a must, but magnet shoes, with their metal components, are out of the question,” Old Tian explained, frowning with hesitation. But he lowered his voice and said, “Chen Xiao, when it comes to the Black Knight, you’re not needed on this mission. After all, you’re just an agent—field work isn’t part of your job. Besides...”

“Besides, my abilities aren’t much help, right?” Chen Xiao gave a wry smile. “Old Tian, if this were anything else, I’d stay home. But Xu Yifan is my good friend—his father is in trouble. I can’t just sit and do nothing!”

Old Tian frowned. “Chen Xiao, you don’t understand the Black Knight! Alice and Qiu Yun are a famous gold-tier duo. Alice is a master of ambush; her poisons are endlessly inventive and can kill without a trace. She also has a secondary ability—basic muscle mimicry. She can temporarily change her face, even her body shape! If you’re not careful, she could sneak up beside you and strike when you least expect it. Qiu Yun, on the other hand, excels at direct combat. One works in the shadows, one in the light; together they’ve pulled off some major jobs over the years. And while Qiu Yun isn’t much of a killer, Alice is utterly ruthless.”

“That’s all the more reason I can’t just be a bystander.” Chen Xiao quickly donned his leather jacket. His voice was low but resolute, brooking no argument. “Xu is my brother—the only one I have!”

Yet Old Tian and the others felt no relief. If it had been some petty, third-rate group, facing off against the Service Society would have sent them running. In the world of paranormals, few organizations dared challenge the Service Society.

But the Black Knight was another matter. Alice wouldn’t back down, and Qiu Yun, proud to the core, would never retreat.

Their first encounter had come without warning; by international custom, both sides would withdraw, make their intentions clear, and then battle in earnest. Old Tian and his team knew that when the Black Knight returned, Qiu Yun and his crew would come with a full-scale assault.

Young Master Xu had already suspended his classes and stayed home every day. Given that both the Xu and Lu families had been targeted, as Xu’s designated heir, his protection was ironclad. Lu Xiaoxiao of the Lu family had also been ordered home.

When Chen Xiao arrived at the Xu residence, he didn’t see the old patriarch, but the old man had already been informed of everything by Young Master Xu. Moreover, it seemed he knew of Old Tian and his team, so he had ordered the housekeeper to fulfill any request Chen Xiao made.

Young Master Xu was delighted by his arrival. “Ha! Glad you’re here. I’ve been bored out of my mind these days, stuck at home. At least with you here, I’ve got someone to talk to.”

Chen Xiao glanced at the heavily armed bodyguards around Xu, each with guns and radios, ready for battle.

Chen Xiao frowned. “This won’t do! Everyone, drop your guns. In the eyes of our adversary, you might as well be holding detonators—drop them, now!”

Drop them?

The bodyguards stared in disbelief at their young master’s friend.

Young Master Xu hesitated, glancing at Chen Xiao. For ordinary people, a gun always offered some comfort.

But his absolute trust in Chen Xiao made the decision easy. “Do as he says—everyone, drop your guns!”

The bodyguards exchanged uneasy glances, but under the young master’s stern command, they reluctantly laid down their weapons, some casting resentful looks at Chen Xiao.

He ignored their discontent, walking up to one guard for a close inspection, then frowned. “Earpieces, radios, belt buckles... tie clips, cell phones, watches, rings—every single accessory, every bit of jewelry—let me put it this way: none of you may carry anything containing metal. Absolutely not! Understood?”

The guards seemed unconvinced, but Young Master Xu caught the unprecedented gravity in Chen Xiao’s tone. In his memory, his friend had always been indifferent, rarely showing concern for anything, and never using such a commanding voice.

“Do as he says!” Young Master Xu moved to stand at Chen Xiao’s side, face cold. “From now on, his word is my word. No one may disobey!”

Chen Xiao sighed. He knew that, as a young man giving orders to these bodyguards, there would be resistance—no, there was sure to be.

But he had fought Qiu Yun firsthand and witnessed the terror of “metal molecule detonation.” Any metallic object in the opponent’s presence could be turned into a bomb at will! Sending these guards against Qiu Yun, armed, would be a death sentence—Qiu Yun could blow up their guns with a mere glance.

The bodyguards complied at last.

Only then did Young Master Xu look satisfied, but before he could speak, Chen Xiao turned to him. “You too, Xu. From now on, not a single metal item on your body. I know you’re always loaded with little gadgets, but for your own sake, lose them all—even a tiny earring is forbidden!”

With that, he dragged Young Master Xu into a room, kicked the door shut, and fixed him with a severe stare. “Take off your clothes.”

“…What?” Young Master Xu stared in astonishment.