Chapter 27: He Yuzhu Clashes with Jia Dongxu

Jia Dongxu first sought out Yi Zhonghai, the First Elder, and had already explained the situation clearly on the way. When it came to calling the Second Elder, Liu Haizhong, and the Third Elder, Yan Bugui, Jia Dongxu said nothing, merely stating that Director Wang wanted to see them.

After gathering the three elders, Jia Dongxu led them to knock on Shazhu’s door.

"Who is it? Can’t a person get any sleep in the middle of the night?"

When Shazhu heard the knocking, his heart began to race. He was panicked beyond measure, praying incessantly to himself, "They couldn't possibly know it was me who smashed the window. They couldn't know, they just couldn't." He was seized by sudden fear, uncertain if anyone had witnessed his vandalism of the Jia household's glass.

"It’s Director Wang, Zhuzi. Open the door."

It was the First Elder, Yi Zhonghai, who spoke. Hearing Yi’s voice, Shazhu reluctantly opened the door. Director Wang stepped forward immediately upon seeing him.

"Shazhu, why did you smash the windows of the Jia household?" she demanded.

Shazhu was stunned for a moment, then immediately began to defend himself. "Director Wang, don’t talk nonsense. I didn’t smash their windows."

"Hmph!" Director Wang let out a cold snort and retorted, "Section Chief Zhao from the Rolling Mill’s security department and I saw it with our own eyes. Are you saying we’re blind?"

Shazhu broke into a cold sweat. Sensing that the situation was turning against him, Yi Zhonghai quickly interjected to help. "Shazhu, did you have a conflict with Jia Dongxu, which is why you smashed their windows?"

Director Wang frowned. She had not expected that even now, Yi Zhonghai would still try to shield Shazhu.

Shazhu seized the opening provided by Yi. "The First Elder is right! That Jia Dongxu keeps calling me a eunuch, so that’s why I smashed his windows."

Jia Dongxu’s face darkened, and he stepped forward to argue, but after locking eyes with Yi Zhonghai, he ignored the elder; Yi was no longer of any use to him.

"Director Wang, this Shazhu is just spouting nonsense. I have never called him a eunuch. If you don't believe me, you can call out the residents of the courtyard and ask them yourself."

Yi Zhonghai’s expression turned grim as he realized Jia Dongxu was no longer listening to him. Shazhu grew frantic; everything he said was a lie, and if the neighbors were brought out to testify, his defense would collapse instantly.

"Fine! Director Wang, I won't hide it anymore. This Jia Dongxu is an enemy spy; he is a monster!"

Without giving Jia Dongxu a chance to react, Shazhu swung a punch at him. As his fist traveled through the air, Shazhu’s right arm grew thick and muscular, and red scales erupted across the skin. Jia Dongxu was caught off guard and sent flying by the blow. He crashed heavily into the wall, yet he did not seem seriously injured.

Jia Dongxu slowly stood up and stared coldly at Shazhu. "I never imagined you were a martial artist. When did you discover my identity?"

Jia’s body began to mutate, sprouting eight hideous tentacles that dripped with a foul-smelling liquid. Director Wang and the others were paralyzed with terror, while Shazhu’s expression grew grave.

"Hmph! Today is the day you die. Witness the power of my Qilin Arm!"

Shazhu charged again, but this time, Jia Dongxu was prepared. Before Shazhu could get close, he was ensnared by the tentacles. Once captured, the tentacles probed inside Shazhu’s clothing, but Jia Dongxu quickly pulled back with an expression of disgust.

"You eunuch, you reek."

As the tentacles tightened, Shazhu screamed in agony. "Die!"

Just as Jia Dongxu prepared to finish him off, an unexpected event occurred. A figure clad in pitch-black armor emerged from Shazhu’s shadow and severed the tentacles binding him with a single stroke.

"Garbage belongs in the bin," the armored figure said calmly. "Magic Sword: Sever."

The armored figure’s palm moved like a blade, slicing through the air. Jia Dongxu froze, and the tentacles on his body dissolved into a foul, black sludge.

"No! Impossible! My power, my power!"

The armored figure looked at Director Wang and commanded, "Director Wang, have the police take this enemy spy away."

"Oh, yes, of course."

Director Wang had already recognized who was inside the armor; fortunately, she had a background in the military, or she might not have realized it.

Soon, the police arrived and took Jia Dongxu into custody. Ever since he had transformed into a tentacle monster, Jia Zhangshi had not uttered a word, looking as though her soul had left her body, staring blankly at the spot where the transformation had occurred. Seeing her state, neither the police nor Director Wang saw fit to punish her.

As for Shazhu, who had uncovered the enemy spy, he went to the police station to give a statement.

"So, Comrade He Yuzhu, how did you discover that Jia Dongxu was an enemy spy?"

"Well, I... there has always been a voice in my head reminding me of these things. I don’t know if you’ll believe me." Shazhu was nervous, but he was telling the truth.

The officer recording the statement looked at him with an expression that clearly suggested he didn't believe a word.

"Really, I’m telling the truth! Look, my Qilin Arm was also given to me by that voice. And smashing the window today was also arranged by the voice. It said that if Jia Dongxu slept with his wife, his power would increase..."

Shazhu rambled on, leaving the young officer stunned, as if he were being told a tall tale. Seeing the officer’s skepticism, Shazhu hurriedly swore, "Officer, I swear it’s all true!"

"Wait here, I need to consult with my supervisor."

"Alright."

Shazhu felt smug. There was a reason he listened to the strange voice. First, he couldn't stand the sight of Jia Dongxu marrying someone as beautiful as Qin Min. Second, the voice promised that if he followed its instructions, he would regain his manhood.

After the officer left, Shazhu touched his "treasure." It had recovered, and indeed, it was larger than it had ever been. Overcome with joy, he let out a lewd, grating laugh. Meanwhile, visions of various heroines—including Qin Huairu and Qin Min—flashed through his mind.

When the young officer returned, he saw Shazhu giggling to himself and couldn't help but shiver, secretly wondering, "Is this guy insane?"