Tokyo Knights: The Odd Jobs X Files

Using the Demon Blade also has its side effects. Li Xin's power is now only half of what it used to be. Even though half a month has passed since the "Black Dragon" incident, Li Xin's strength has not fully recovered. This is one of the sources of their confidence in plotting to kill Li Xin.

Yes, kill Li Xin.

Putting aside the fact that Li Xin and Nuga have a blood feud, and now that he is on Fim's side, hindering Donovan's plan to seize "DOATEC", they naturally want to get rid of Li Xin. Such a major threat cannot be allowed to live.

"But even without that knife, his strength has been weakened, and we have already become extraordinary powerhouses. It won't be easy for us to kill him, will it?"

Vega added.

It wasn't that he lacked confidence in himself, but rather that the psychological trauma Li Xin had inflicted on Vega in the underground research institute was too great. He had defeated him and Nuga in a single move. If it weren't for his master controlling him with his mental power, he and Nuga would probably have died there.

Even now that Vega and Nuga have both become extraordinary powerhouses, Vega is still not confident in defeating Li Xin.

"It's really not easy, so I have another trick up my sleeve."

Nuga couldn't help but reveal a cruel smile: "Let me tell you, I contacted my inside contacts again today and gave them a packet of poison. I asked them to put this packet of poison in 'X's' food over the next two days. As long as he eats the food mixed with that poison, even if he is an extraordinary expert with profound internal strength, he will definitely not be able to resist this deadly poison!"

"What kind of poison is this? It can even poison a martial arts master? And wouldn't he notice if he poisoned him?"

Vega couldn't help but ask curiously.

You should know that with the physique of an extraordinary martial artist, even if he ate arsenic like candy, he wouldn't die. Not to mention that the profound internal strength of an extraordinary martial artist can also have the effect of detoxification and removal. Moreover, extraordinary martial artists are often very sensitive to their five senses. Ordinary poisons would probably be detected before they even enter the mouth. What kind of poison did Nu Jia add that could make Li Xin fall for it?

Donovan explained with a smile, "I provided the poison. It's a rare poison from Japan called 'Edo Mist Flower,' which was given to me by ninjas from Shinobu Village who had defected to me. I studied it after I got my hands on it. This poison is not only colorless and odorless, but it also doesn't take effect immediately after ingestion. Instead, it spreads throughout the body with the flow of internal energy. It's fine under normal circumstances, but it will take effect if you circulate your internal energy too much. Moreover, the more powerful the master is, the stronger the poison will be. It's a poison specifically designed for people with high martial arts skills. Even if 'X' is very strong, he definitely can't withstand it."

Seeing Donovan's confidence, Vega stopped asking questions and said to him, "There are only thirty modified warriors here. I remember you need to send out thirty-two of them. That means the two empty slots will need to be filled by me and Nuga, right?"

"exactly."

Donovan nodded and said, "These modified warriors are good at dealing with ordinary extraordinary people, but they are far too weak to deal with superhuman experts. Sending them to deal with 'X' is not even a warm-up for 'X'. Only the two of you superhuman experts can force him to take the poison. It's just that you have to pretend to be modified warriors."

"What does this little grievance matter as long as 'X' can be resolved?"

Nuga didn't mind at all, as long as he could get revenge.

Vega nodded and said, "It's a very good deal, I have no reason to refuse."

With the support of two powerful figures, Nuga and Vega, Donovan's confidence soared: "Alright, then let's wait for the official start of the 'DOA' tournament. I can't wait to test the strength of these modified warriors!"

This "DOA" competition is not only a trap Donovan uses to hunt down Fim and "X", but also a large-scale product showcase for him.

At the "DOA" competition, he will showcase the power of these modified warriors to his clients all over the world via satellite broadcast, at which point he will become the most sought-after celebrity in the world!

Just as Donovan was immersed in his fantasies of a bright future, a phone call pulled him back to reality.

"Excuse me, I need to take this call."

Donovan picked up the phone and saw it was Miyako. He apologized to Nuga and Vega, then left to answer the call.

Having just finalized his plan to hunt down extraordinary experts, and brimming with confidence, Donovan was in an extremely cheerful mood. He said to Miyako, "Miyako, why haven't you come to Paris yet? The first-class seats in the ruined Fim don't wait for anyone."

Miyako was in a state of turmoil. She said cautiously, "Donovan, there's something I'd like to remind you of."

"What is it?"

"After the 'DOTATEC's' branches in Japan were completely destroyed, it seems they are heading to the headquarters in Paris."

Donovan frowned and said, "You're reminding me of something so trivial? Hurry up and bring 'Heart' over. Don't worry about the 'dark' stuff."

Honestly, women are so timid. The mere 'Darkness' used to be a bit troublesome, but now that his two allies have become extraordinary powerhouses, he is no longer afraid of 'Darkness'. And once the 'DOA' tournament ends, he obtains the 'X' gene and seizes his demonic blade, then even 'Darkness' will have to bow down to him.

Miyako knew that when a man spoke like that, she could only go along with him and never disobey. She whispered, "Yes, I understand..."

As for whether Miyako really knew... only heaven knows.

While Donovan and Miyako were on the phone, Vega was also talking to Nuga.

"Are you sure your informant would poison 'X'?"

Vega said to Nuga.

Poisoning a superhuman expert would be a death sentence if the plot failed, and Vega had some doubts about whether Nuga's inside man would actually dare to poison "X".

Nuga said, "When I first asked them to poison the drugs, they were indeed afraid, but later I told them to name their price, and after hesitating for a while, they asked for fifty million US dollars."

"Fifty million US dollars? They really dare to ask for that much!"

Vega exclaimed in surprise.

Fifty million US dollars is not a small amount, even for Vega, the master of "Shadow Law". For Vega to ask for fifty million US dollars is really outrageous.

But Nuga had his own set of logic. He said, "If they don't dare to ask for this price, I don't trust them."

Only a hefty reward can bring forth brave men, uh, brave women. If it weren't for a sky-high price of fifty million US dollars, would those two greedy and cowardly women dare to do something that could cost them their lives?

Therefore, the higher the price they ask for, the more it shows they dare to use poison, and the more reassured you are by paying more.

As for such a huge sum of fifty million US dollars...

Nuga smirked: "I, Nuga, am rich and don't care!"

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With an efficient schedule of sixteen matches running simultaneously, the preliminary rounds of the "DOA" tournament ended in just one day. After a day of rest, the official "DOA" tournament began on the third day.

Shaking off Tina, who wanted to have a one-night stand with him, Li Xin asked Mature and Vice, who had been missing all day, "So, what's the situation with Nuga and the others? Have they made any moves?"

Mature and Vise handed the packet of poison that Nuga had given them to Li Xin: "He wants us to poison you, and then he and that Vega will attack you at the tournament, force you to take the poison, and then kill you."

Li Xin sneered: "Very good, it's perfect to wipe them all out in one fell swoop."

He thought for a moment, then asked Mature and Vice, "How much money did you two get from Nuga this time?"

Li Xin had previously agreed with Mai Zhuo and Wei Si that he would receive 30% of the money Mai Zhuo and Wei Si received from Nuga.

These days, Nuga has been trying to find out information about Li Xin through Mature and Vice. By selling information about Li Xin, both true and false, Mature and Vice have made a lot of money from Nuga, and Li Xin has also received a share. This time it's poisoning, so Nuga's price will definitely be much higher than buying information, which will be another considerable income.

Mature and Weiss exchanged a glance and said in unison, "Fifty million francs!"

Li Xin took a deep breath and thought to himself that Nujia was indeed rich, and he was really reluctant to kill him!

Chapter 697 "Darkness" Arrives

After carefully examining the poison handed over by Mai Zhuo and Wei Si, Ji Feng said, "There's no mistake, this is the 'Edo Mist Flower' from the Overlord Sect."

Hearing this, Ayane's heart trembled.

The "Mist Illusion Celestial God Stream" is divided into two factions: the Celestial God Sect and the Overlord God Sect. The Celestial God Sect is the orthodox sect, while the Overlord God Sect exists as the shadow of the Celestial God Sect, specifically handling some behind-the-scenes matters for the Celestial God Sect.

Since they are shadows, the methods of the Overlord God Sect are naturally not exactly honorable. Using poison is one of the Overlord God Sect's specialties, and "Edo Mist Flower" is the most powerful and rare poison in the Overlord God Sect.

However, when Ayane heard the name "Edo Mist Flower," she wasn't afraid of the poison's toxicity. Rather, she knew very well that only the leader of the Overlord Sect possessed "Edo Mist Flower," and the current leader of the Overlord Sect was none other than Ayane's master, Huanluo.

In other words, this time Ayane will face not only her biological father, but also her adoptive father.

Unlike her biological father, whom she wished she could tear to pieces, Ayane always held a sense of admiration for Genro, who had saved her from the bullying in the Ninja Village. That's why Ayane was somewhat shaken when she learned that Genro was also among the enemies this time.

Li Xin sensed Lingyin's abnormality and guessed the reason for her behavior. He gently held Lingyin's hand to comfort her, and then asked Jifeng, "Jifeng, what will it be like when this poison takes effect?"

Nuga and Vega are cunning and treacherous. Once they discover that Li Xin is not poisoned, they will probably never make a move. Therefore, Li Xin must make them believe that he has been poisoned.

After recalling for a moment, Jifeng said to Li Xin, "People who are poisoned by 'Edo Mist Flower' don't show any signs of poisoning normally. Only when they fight with their true qi will the poison seep into their internal organs, causing their true qi to dissipate. Even if an extraordinary expert can suppress the poison with their internal force, they must not recklessly use their true qi, otherwise they will die from the poison attacking their heart."

Li Xin nodded: "I understand. By the way, Gale, how's your investigation of Donovan going?"

Speaking of this, Hayate perked up and said, "Following the clues you gave us, Dragon and I have uncovered all of Donovan's secret outposts in Paris. We're just waiting for your order, and I'll lead the ninjas of Shinobi Village to destroy all of them!"

Hayate did not come to Paris alone this time. In addition to Ryu Hayabusa, he also brought a large number of elite ninjas from Shinobi Village, determined to wipe out Raido and his accomplices.

"Is Ah Long keeping an eye on Donovan right now?"

Li Xin asked.

"Yes, the dragon is monitoring Donovan's every move, but what's strange is that he's been staying home almost every day for the past two days, neither seeing guests nor going to work..."

Gale seemed very confused.

Donovan should have a lot to do at this crucial time, but instead he's spending all his time lounging at home, which doesn't seem normal at all.

Li Xin thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps it's because the Donovan that Ah Long is staring at is just a clone of Donovan."

Previously, Li Xin destroyed Donovan's underground research facility. Although he couldn't convict Donovan, he still found a lot of useful information. For example, Donovan had mastered mature cloning technology. The Nuga that Li Xin encountered in the underground research facility should be a clone created by Donovan, and it was no less impressive than the original Nuga.

Later, Donovan also created an alibi by using his clone as a stand-in, making it impossible for Lung Wu to convict Donovan.

The most troublesome thing about dealing with Donovan now is finding his true identity. Li Xin is not sure which one is the real Donovan. He is even unsure whether the Donovan he met at Sakura House was the real Donovan.

"A clone?"

Jifeng was somewhat puzzled by this term.

Li Xin explained the concept of clones to Jifeng, who was learning for the first time that such technology existed outside. Jifeng said with a sense of loss, "So this kind of technology has actually been developed outside... It feels like all my years of practicing the clone technique have been for nothing..."

Li Xin didn't know how to comfort Ji Feng, so he could only pat him on the shoulder.

Gale thought for a moment and said, "Then, doesn't the 'Donovan' in Donovan's house need to be monitored by dragons?"

Li Xin thought for a moment and said to Jifeng, "Let Long retreat first. When the 'DOA' tournament comes around, the real Donovan will definitely take action."

Everyone is now waiting for the "DOA" competition to begin, preparing to resolve everything at that competition.

Before the competition begins, what Li Xin needs to do is... go shopping.

Touching his chin, Li Xin asked Mai Shiranui, "Why should I come shopping with you guys?"

Mai Shiranui said in a serious tone, "Of course! This is Paris, the fashion capital of the world. Of course you have to go shopping when you come to Paris!"

The current Mai Shiranui is no longer the poor dojo owner who struggled to even pay the rent for her dojo. After winning prize money in the "KOF" tournament, signing a contract with the Kagura Group, and earning money from selling dojo uniforms, Mai Shiranui is now quite wealthy and can afford to shop to her heart's content.

"No, I mean, why do I have to come along too!"

Li Xin rubbed his forehead.

"With so many girls going out together, we need a man to act as a bodyguard! What if we run into robbers? I heard King say that there are a lot of robberies on the streets of France!"

Mai Shiranui is naturally authentic.

No, why don't you listen to what you're saying?

Li Xin glanced at the group of girls around him and muttered to himself.

The original female fighters team of three, plus all the members of the "X" agency, plus Helena and her maid Mary Rose...

With so many girls here, apart from the Miyano sisters, every single one of them possesses exceptional skills. They don't need bodyguards at all. When criminals see them, they should be the ones who are afraid!

"If you won't be our bodyguard, you can at least carry our bags!"

Mai Shiranui continued.

Great, case solved. This woman was just trying to get me to carry her bag.

Li Xin sneered.

But seeing Ayane looking dejected among the crowd, Li Xin could only reluctantly agree, "Alright, just this once."

Ayane is in a bad mood, so taking her shopping to cheer her up might be a good idea.

"understand!"

Mai Shiranui waved her hand dismissively, her nonchalant attitude leaving one wondering if she truly understood.

"I know a beauty salon with really good service. How about we go there for a spa treatment after we finish shopping? It's on me!"

Weiss suggested.

Although Mature and Weiss are greedy, they are not stingy. On the contrary, they spend money very lavishly. They just got a sum of money from Nuga and their hands are itching to spend it!

"Great!"

When someone offered to treat everyone, everyone else readily agreed, even Ayane's eyes lit up.

Seeing Ayane's reaction, Li Xin was secretly pleased. If he could make Ayane feel better, then accompanying them shopping today would be worthwhile.

Suddenly, Li Xin sensed a gaze and looked up, where he indeed saw a burly figure with bulging muscles.

"Ah-Xin, let's go...wait, where did everyone go?"

Just as Mai Shiranui was about to set off, she realized that Li Xin was nowhere to be seen. She immediately put her hands on her hips and said angrily, "Liar Xin, you promised to go shopping with us, but you ran away!"

Li Xin arrived at the rooftop of a building and looked at Hao Gui, whose aura was calm and showed no signs of killing intent, and asked, "What are you doing here?"

At this moment, Akuma was quite different from when they last met. His muscles were still muscular and fierce, but the palpable killing intent around him had disappeared, and he looked calm and collected.

Li Xin understood that this was not because Hao Gui had lost his killing intent, but because he had truly mastered the control over his killing intent, and his strength had risen several levels compared to half a year ago.

Akuma's strength may seem to have increased suddenly, but it is actually a reward for his hard training over the past few decades.