After clearing the battlefield, CCG personnel gradually withdrew from the Bronze Tree base.
Su Xiao sat inside a medical vehicle, his wounds had been stitched and bandaged. Although the wound on his abdomen had bled a lot, it did not damage any internal organs.
Given his resilience, such injuries only needed to be stitched and bandaged followed by some rest, and he would recover quickly.
"Alright, neither of the two wounds hit any vital areas. Remember to take your medicine on time."
A young nurse carefully bandaged Su Xiao’s wounds and handed him several types of medicine.
"Investigators truly have a dangerous job. In less than half a month, you’ve been injured twice."
The young nurse smiled at Su Xiao.
Suturing and bandaging the wounds made Su Xiao break out in a cold sweat. The young nurse’s delicate face seemed increasingly familiar, gradually evoking some bad memories.
When he had just entered the ghoul world and fought Takatsuki Sen, it was this young nurse who helped suture his wounds. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⚫𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⚫𝘯𝘦𝘵
Recalling the piercing pain earlier, Su Xiao’s face twitched.
Su Xiao, who wasn’t fazed even in a fight with Takatsuki Sen, didn’t want to see this young nurse again at all.
Beneath her angelic sweet smile, there was definitely a ’Demon Heart’ with a pink surface and a black core inside.
Her rough method of cleaning wounds left a deep impression on Su Xiao.
"Seems like you remember me. My patients typically don’t forget me."
Su Xiao nodded and silently got out of the car.
"Remember to take your medicine; don’t stop it."
Su Xiao paused in his footsteps, and after a while, finally replied with an ’I know.’
Sirens were blaring all around. Breathing in the fresh night air, a faint scent of blood lingered.
"My hand, where is my arm?"
"Quick, this person is losing a lot of blood, bring a blood bag!"
The wails of the wounded were endless. Although CCG achieved victory, it came at a considerable cost.
"Doctor, will I still be able to stand up? Answer me."
A panicked investigator, whose spine had been pierced, grabbed the doctor’s arm; the lower half of his body was already numb.
The doctor turned his head, signaling other medical personnel to carry the injured onto a vehicle.
The investigator’s face turned ashen as he lay on the stretcher, gazing at the stars.
Compared to CCG’s injured, the ghouls of the Bronze Tree were significantly quieter, as they were all sealed in body bags.
CCG’s convoy gradually retreated, and around one o’clock in the morning, Su Xiao returned to the District 20 branch.
The intensity of his combat tonight was intense, and the heavy blood loss left him extremely fatigued.
Upon reaching the living quarters arranged by Marude Itsuki, Su Xiao fell asleep instantly. When he woke up again, it was already broad daylight outside the window.
He picked up the alarm clock by his bed; it was already ten in the morning.
After washing up, Su Xiao headed to Marude Itsuki’s office.
"How did you rest? I saw you were quite injured yesterday."
Marude Itsuki put down a stack of documents he was holding, having already guessed Su Xiao’s intention.
The war with the Bronze Tree was over, and Su Xiao needed to return to the 24th District since he was a member of the Zero Squad.
"The wounds are healing well; I should fully recover in at most three days."
Before last night’s battle with Kaneki Ken, Su Xiao had eaten the last "Salt Rice Ball," which significantly accelerated his recovery speed.
Normally, his injuries would take at least half a month to heal completely.
"That’s good, leaving now?"
"I’ll arrange a car for you."
Marude Itsuki picked up the phone by his side, spoke a few words, and within a few minutes, an office lady in business attire pushed the door open.
"Mister Bai Ye, the car has been arranged for you."
After bidding farewell to Marude Itsuki, Su Xiao got into the vehicle heading back to the 24th District.
Soon, the vehicle arrived in front of the temporary branch of District 24, and Su Xiao got out and went inside.
The temporary branch was much the same as always, with some ordinary staff working.
Su Xiao went straight to the logistics department of the temporary branch, where a thin old man with small round sunglasses was lazily lying behind the window.
Su Xiao knocked on the glass of the window, which immediately roused the almost drowsy old man.
"Who is it? Hmm? Oh, it’s Mister Bai Ye. Do you need anything?"
"I want to exchange some items."
The thin old man immediately became spirited.
"Let me check, you are recorded with the position of Quasi Special Investigator. Please choose the items you need."
As the thin old man spoke, an exchange list appeared before Su Xiao.
"Human Gene Enhancement Liquid"
Exchange requirements: 15,000 CCG Contribution Points, Quasi-Special Investigator position.
"Fairy Crusher (Premium)"
Exchange requirements: 13,000 CCG Contribution Points, Quasi-Special Investigator position.
Su Xiao chose the "Human Gene Enhancement Liquid." After making his selection, his CCG Contribution Points rapidly decreased, leaving just {Quasi-Special Investigator: Contribution Value 2723/130000.}
To be promoted to First-Class Investigator, 130,000 CCG Contribution Points are needed. Su Xiao didn’t require the First-Class Investigator position, so it was wise to directly spend the CCG Contribution Points to enhance his strength quickly.
Spending CCG Contribution Points wouldn’t result in a decrease in position, as he had previously confirmed with Reincarnation Paradise.
After successfully exchanging, Su Xiao had a bottle of bright green potion in his hand. The potion was contained in a glass test tube, with intricately embedded metal lines on the outer wall of the tube for reinforcement.
Holding the "Human Gene Enhancement Liquid," Su Xiao couldn’t help but smile. He had ventured deep into the 24th District and participated in battles in the 11th District for this bottle of enhancement liquid.
It was all worth it, because after drinking this enhancement liquid, his strength would significantly improve.
Having exchanged for the "Human Gene Enhancement Liquid," Su Xiao quickly walked towards his room.
A staff member just wanted to call out to Su Xiao, but he was already hurrying upstairs.
The staff member hesitated for a moment, ultimately deciding not to disturb Su Xiao.
Back in his room, Su Xiao locked the door and drew the curtains. Although this series of actions was a bit suspicious, the "Human Gene Enhancement Liquid" did not specify what reactions might occur after consumption.
It only indicated that it would enhance attributes without side effects, but it didn’t specify what might happen during the process of drinking it.
Out of caution, Su Xiao placed the Dragon Slash within reach.
He uncorked the "Human Gene Enhancement Liquid," first sniffing it, detecting a refreshing plant scent.
Taking a deep breath, Su Xiao downed the "Human Gene Enhancement Liquid" in one go.
An indescribable taste flooded his taste buds, and he furrowed his brow tightly.
"What is this odd taste?"
Su Xiao sat cross-legged on the bed, waiting to see any changes, but even after a long while, nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
Checking his strength and stamina attributes, there was no enhancement.
Could it be that he had bought a counterfeit?!
As Su Xiao pondered this, a warm sensation began spreading throughout his body.
This warm sensation was gentle, gradually dispersing inside him, and in the end, he felt as if his entire body was immersed in warm water.
His blood flow increased, and the muscles all over his body started to twitch slightly.
Su Xiao could clearly feel his body getting stronger, his heartbeat more forceful, his breathing easier, and his mind seemed clearer.
The injuries he had sustained during the battle in the 11th District were healing at a visible rate.
"Human Gene Enhancement Liquid" was truly a Blue Quality Enhancement Potion, with evident strengthening effects and a gentle process.