Man in the Ark: Revitalizing Kazdel

A thick darkness enveloped the entire city, and a variety of neon lights and billboards lit up. Kazdel became a city that never sleeps, and the streets were still bustling with people.

Vendors in the night market's snack street shouted loudly to attract customers. The red charcoal fire continuously roasted the tender pink source stone insect meat, and the surface sprinkled with chili powder sizzled with oil, and the enticing aroma filled the air, whetting the appetite.

For foreign tourists attracted by cultural exchange activities, this trip to Kazdel is worth the money. Not only can they experience the exotic customs of Kazdel, but they can also see the programs and products of Terra's various cultures on display.

As anchors and personal idols, Eureka and Mengmengxiang's live broadcasts are mainly concentrated in the evening and late at night. After all, only at this time do busy office workers have time to watch live broadcasts and send gifts.

"Ms. Mio, this grilled Originium insect leg is delicious, you should try it..." Meng Mengxiang held the selfie stick in her left hand and a string of steaming Originium insect leg skewers in her right hand, and handed it to the mouth of Ms. Mio, the cold-faced assistant and bodyguard.

"..." Looking at the grilled skewers covered with red chili powder, Mio, who had a light taste, frowned slightly and wanted to politely refuse.

But under the gaze of the lovely Meng Mengxiang, full of expectation, she softened her heart and didn't say the word of rejection.

"Okay..." Mio tentatively opened her mouth and bit down on a burnt Originium insect leg. Her mouth instantly felt like it was on fire. The cold-faced assistant's cheeks flushed slightly, a thin layer of sweat formed on the tip of his nose, and his breathing became increasingly rapid.

As a ninja who has undergone long-term training, precise control of every inch of muscle in the body is the basic skill to reach the master level.

However, the burning sensation from the oral mucosa and esophagus, and the series of physiological reactions it triggered, were far beyond her ability to control.

Even the slow-witted Meng Mengxiang noticed that something was wrong with her. With an apologetic look on her face, she handed her a bottle of ice water and cautiously said, "Is it too spicy? Have some water."

Mio didn't respond. Instead, she snatched the water bottle from Mengmengxiang's hand at lightning speed. She unscrewed the cap, tilted her head back, and drank it all in one gulp. The burning sensation finally eased.

"Huh...it's a bit spicy indeed. You can eat the rest yourself." Mio refused the remaining skewers and bought a bottle of ice water to drink with a calm expression.

"So, Miss Mio can't eat spicy food..." Meng Mengxiang, realizing the trouble she had made, stuck out her tongue in embarrassment. She took the skewers and trotted off to find Eureka.

Mio saw this and prepared to follow. From the corner of her eye, she glanced across the dim alleyway and saw a flash of brilliant blue flames. Looking closely, she could see sparks from the collision of weapons.

A fight broke out in the alley...

"......" Mio turned her gaze to Meng Mengxiang who was chatting and laughing with Eureka in front of the stall. She thought that the two of them would not be in danger for the time being, and she was very interested in that blue flame.

The beautiful figure of the cold-faced ninja vanished silently into the bustling snack street. In the darkness, slender fingers lightly gripped the hilt of a sword, ready to strike at any moment.

"More than ten years ago, a candidate for the Yuji parliament was killed. It was you who did it. The one-horned green ghost from the Jinshi Society..." The Eastern man in the dark swung his long sword with both hands and chopped down heavily.

"Ding!" The sharp blade was blocked by a ferocious Prajna ghost mask shield. The crisp collision sound accompanied by sparks echoed in the narrow alley.

"This is not the East Country, you don't seem to have the authority to enforce the law..." Xingxiong twisted his waist and swung his shield, but the enemy dodged it nimbly.

"Hoshiguma...are you there...get close to Block 5, Section 4...block 11. We've been attacked by unknown individuals...if you hear anything, reply quickly..."

Shi Huaiya's anxious cry rang out in the radio headset. Xingxiong was temporarily unable to respond and could only press the mute button to concentrate on dealing with the tough enemy in front of him.

What she had been worrying about finally happened. Law enforcement officers from the Eastern Kingdom arrived in Kazdel, recognized her as a former gangster murderer, and began to apprehend her.

"After arresting you and bringing you back to the East Country, the department will complete the relevant procedures." The East Country man's movements did not pause at all, and the long sword attacked from all directions like a storm.

"I'm in a hurry now. You'd better get out of here before I get serious..." The Prajna in Xingxiong's hand was like a city wall, blocking all attacks, and there was a hint of anger in his low tone.

"I've heard this kind of talk from other prisoners many times." The Easterner remained unmoved and attacked again, determined not to give up until he caught the criminal.

"Don't blame me..." Xingxiong no longer suppressed the anger in her heart. A blue flame ignited on Prajna Ghost's face, reflecting her hideous and terrifying face.

"I will try to use less force as possible. You will most likely suffer broken bones and injuries. Hold on and don't die..." The one-horned green ghost moved as fast as lightning. In just a moment, the Prajna shield was already in front of him, and there was no way to avoid it.

The Eastern man barely raised his sword to block, but the slender blade bent and deformed under the huge force, making a heart-pounding cracking sound, as if it would break in the next second.

Xingxiong used his right shoulder to hold the shield against the Eastern man, while his left hand clenched into a fist and struck the man in the abdomen. If he landed firmly, he would instantly lose his fighting ability.

At the critical moment, the resistance from the shield suddenly disappeared. The Eastern man dropped his sword and crouched down, drawing the wakizashi from his waist.

The sharp cold light flashed like a venomous snake. Xingxiong reacted extremely quickly, transforming his left fist into a claw. He grabbed the man's wrist in time, and the tip of the knife, flashing with cold light, cut through his combat uniform, leaving a glaring blood mark on his abdomen.

"This fighting style is so familiar..." Xingxiong grinned and broke the man's wrist, then followed up with a low sweep that destroyed his calf. The wakizashi fell to the ground with a crisp clatter.

"You...can't run away..." The fallen Eastern man struggled and tried to grab Xingxiong's calf, but she dodged him easily.

"..." Xingxiong looked down at the embarrassed man and turned on the radio headset again.

"Missy, how are things over there? I'll be there now..." Xingxiong pressed the button on the headset and called out in a low voice.

"Accept your arrest obediently, One-horned Green Ghost..." Several figures appeared at the end of the dim alley. They were the companions of the Eastern man who had arrived.

"Haha... I told you... you can't run away..." The Eastern man, who was lying limp on the ground, chuckled triumphantly. Long before he started fighting with Xingxiong, he called for support.

"Tsk... How annoying! I'm in a hurry, don't block my way..." Xingxiong held the shield in front of him, ready to rush forward.