The Daily Life Of A Cyberpunk Magician

Chapter 296 - 191 Tang’s Invitation: Fox Hunt (1 update, suggest reading after complete)_3
Chapter 296: Chapter 191 Tang’s Invitation: Fox Hunt (1 update, suggest reading after complete)_3He removed the storage device and inserted it into his wristwatch, then checked the surveillance footage within his prosthetic eye.

There was nothing wrong with the surveillance footage.

He didn’t immediately put the storage device back in place; instead, he reached for a position inside the surveillance circuit, where a tightly stretched silk thread still remained.

If he had put the storage device back in place, that silk thread would have snapped due to contact.

Both silk threads were still taut, and there were no visible flaws in the surveillance footage, from which he concluded in his mind.

Someone had come in.

Both of these silk threads shouldn’t have been taut.

The one further inside should have been broken, as the accumulated heat from the long-operating surveillance route would trigger a mechanism at some point, and the twist produced by this hidden mechanism would break the silk thread.

Devil Wind had tested this numerous times; it was bound to happen.

So, in the last three months, someone had sneaked into his home.

And...

The intruder was an expert.

He noticed the arrangement of the silk threads and subconsciously restored them as they were, but he didn’t realize that even that could arouse suspicion.

Moreover, he also had the ability to tamper with the surveillance footage, or rather, he had the resources to help him fabricate video footage with discrepancies that were almost undetectable under normal circumstances.

Possessing extremely meticulous observational skills, along with abilities or resources beyond those of ordinary people.

...

The answer was obvious.

Tang.

Tang had come inside.

Devil Wind’s pupils constricted, meaning that he was very likely exposed.

Even though he didn’t know why he was exposed, he didn’t hesitate much and headed straight to another room where he kept his weapons.

At the same time, he activated his wristwatch and forcibly erased all his records and everyone else’s, stored in the Main Brain. After the forced deletion, even the police station wouldn’t be able to find them.

Due to Lonely City’s special privacy laws, these police officers also had no authority to search his wristwatch or Character Card information.

The current situation was clear; Tang must have already known his true identity but probably didn’t yet know about the fox; otherwise, Tang would’ve arrested all three of them directly.

Tang wanted to lay a trap to catch him and the fox at once.

So now he couldn’t have any contact with the fox, and he needed to escape completely before Tang could react.

Before he escaped the pursuit, he couldn’t alert the fox or Fang Yue; with their temperaments, they would definitely come recklessly to help him break free.

But that would play right into Tang’s hands.

With any other police officer, he wouldn’t have to be so cautious, but this was Tang.

Devil Wind walked into the armory; he first checked the weapons and ammunition in the hidden compartments, making sure there were no issues. He then took enough ammunition to replace the worn weapons from Thirteen District.

Then, he opened a hidden door. After confirming no one had discovered it before, he quickly entered, his figure disappearing into the darkness.

—

Night. Magic House.

Jiang Shu walked out of the bathroom, drying his hair, and sat on the edge of his bed.

He liked to let his hair dry naturally to protect his hair quality.

Well, actually he was just lazy.

There was also a small cot next to Jiang Shu’s desk, where Wolf sat, absorbed in a paperback book.

He hadn’t expected so much to happen today, and each task took a long time, so much so that he had no chance to help Wolf and Fish Mother pick a new house.

In jobs requiring extensive human contact, sending a Paperman or Tablet Spirit was clearly inappropriate.

It was slightly better with a Tablet Spirit; if a Paperman was discovered...

That could lead to big trouble.

”Ding-dong—” Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

Hmm?

Jiang Shu looked towards the direction of the Magic House’s front door, puzzled.

Who would be looking for him at this time?

He glanced at the little Armor, which was already displaying the footage from the door camera of the Magic House.

It was a nearly unfamiliar acquaintance.

Tang.

He walked over to open the door.

”Mr. Jiang, we meet again,” Tang said with a smile, waving at Jiang Shu.

”Yes, what brings you here?” Jiang Shu leaned against the door, seemingly intending to finish this exchange at the doorstep.

Tang extended his hand for a shake, being cordial while speaking directly, ”It’s been a while.”

”Have you been in Seventh District all this time?” Since Tang was taking a roundabout way of speaking, Jiang Shu took the initiative.

Three months prior, Tang had abruptly suspended the investigation of the Deception Group under the pretext of Wolf leaving and the police department being understaffed. He had declared he would catch them before their next move; afterward, Jiang Shu didn’t know where he had gone.

This case also remained the only one where Tang hadn’t caught the mastermind behind it, breaking his flawless success record for solving cases.

”No, I’ve been in districts one to five recently, cracking some cases. There’s no progress here in Seventh District; I couldn’t spend all my time here,” Tang chatted casually with Jiang Shu at the doorstep.

”Then why did you come here this time?” Jiang Shu looked at Tang again.

He was the same as he had been three months ago, still plain-looking but spirited.

”Searching for the fox. Would you like to join?” Tang said while subtly inviting Jiang Shu as if it were merely an invitation for late-night snacks, ”I’ve only told Wolf. I feel like I should invite you, given that you’re specifically consulting on Deception Group matters.”

”Now?” Jiang Shu was taken aback, as the timing was unusual.

Tang nodded affirmatively, ”Yes, right now.”

”Okay,” Jiang Shu agreed, ”I’ll change my clothes. You can wait for me downstairs.”

After saying this, he closed the door of the Magic House.

”Okay, I’ll wait for you downstairs,” Tang stood in front of the tightly shut door of the Magic House, saying softly, unsure who the words were intended for.

Moments later, Jiang Shu, now dressed in athletic wear, exited the Black Currant Theater.

A low-profile black sedan was parked by the roadside; Jiang Shu walked over and opened the rear car door.

Wolf was sitting in the passenger seat, his expression somber, his elbow resting on the edge of the car door, his fist propping his head.

”Wolf?” Jiang Shu asked, puzzled.

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