get-shopping Chapter 69
Chapter 69
Fortunately, the Special Tactics and Strategy Department (STSD) staff were already used to Shen Ge’s eccentric behavior. When they saw him acting strangely, they simply ignored him.
In the end, the STSD used “sanitation violations” as a pretext to confiscate all the restaurant’s ingredients, sealing the place shut with official notices.
According to Deng Yuqi, the investigation into the Western restaurant would continue—both the people behind it and the source of their supplies needed to be scrutinized. The so-called “regenerative pork” was clearly problematic.
The fact that it had been safely imported into the country with all the necessary certifications suggested that those involved had not only power and connections but also some knowledge of the supernatural.
At present, the STSD had no way of handling supernatural entities they fully manifested, let alone determining whether the meat had been processed or the transformation. Only by tracing the supply chain could they uncover the truth.
The thought that this might involve internal corruption gave Deng Yuqi a headache.
Back at the STSD, the logistics, medical, and technical teams worked tirelessly to examine the restaurant’s customers. Even though the supernatural energy hadn’t fully manifested, consuming tainted meat could have severe consequences. No one knew what would happen to those who had ingested it.
Since Cheng Shengnan hadn’t eaten anything from the restaurant, the technical team gave her a quick checkup before letting her wait in the lobby.
As she sat scrolling through her phone, footsteps approached. A figure stopped in front of her, and Shen Ge’s teasing voice rang out:
Cheng Shengnan looked up.
Nearby, the “Three Musketeers”—busy processing documents for the restaurant’s customers—saw Shen Ge return and were about to greet him when they noticed him walking straight toward a gorgeous woman and boldly inviting her out.
And she without hesitation.
Disappointed, the trio sighed in unison.
Just as they were lamenting their fates, Deng Yuqi appeared behind them without warning and remarked dryly,
The three immediately straightened up and began reporting the test results. So far, most customers showed no abnormalities.
Those with physical issues might have had pre-existing conditions, but the majority of affected individuals were long-time patrons of the restaurant.
As they spoke, Shen Ge walked over.
Deng Yuqi nodded.
Cheng Shengnan was practically a “regular” at this point—this was the supernatural incident she’d been dragged into since meeting Shen Ge. His ability to attract trouble was truly impressive.
Shen Ge said, turning back toward Cheng Shengnan.
Deng Yuqi called after him,
…..
To avoid another supernatural encounter, Shen Ge and Cheng Shengnan chose a nearby barbecue joint.
Over skewers and beer, they chatted about work—revisions for old clients, design ideas, company updates.
When the topic turned to colleagues, Cheng Shengnan suddenly asked,
Shen Ge replied.
A ?
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Shen Ge frowned. Although Xiao He had been trapped with Cheng Shengnan during the supernatural incident, she’d never actually the entity.
If she was seeing black smoke, that meant the dog had fully manifested—at least a Rank-1 supernatural entity.
Shen Ge asked.
Cheng Shengnan nodded, pulling out her phone and handing it to him. Shen Ge dialed immediately.
The call connected quickly.
Shen Ge pressed for details—the dog’s appearance, when it showed up. Based on Xiao He’s description, it was likely a Rank-1 entity.
But what puzzled him was that in the apartment complex had seen it.
After reassuring her, Shen Ge—who happened to have the next day off—arranged to visit Xiao He and investigate the “ghost dog.”
Hanging up, he handed the phone back.
Cheng Shengnan asked.
They agreed to meet at Tianchuan Plaza the next day. After seeing Cheng Shengnan into a cab, Shen Ge headed home.
Midnight.
Lying in bed, Shen Ge opened the [Log].
[January 20, 2028]
[Weekly Mission]
Rank-Up Mission: *Kill at least one Rank-3 supernatural entity.*
Rewards: *500 System Points, 3x Random E-Grade Recovery Items, 10% Free Attribute Points, Rank Promotion to Tier 2.*
A Rank-Up Mission?
Shen Ge hadn’t expected the jump from Tier 1 to Tier 2 to require a mission. Finding a Rank-3 entity wouldn’t be easy.
Previously, he’d assumed the four-year gap between the system’s timeline and the present meant that future Rank-6 or Rank-7 entities would currently be Rank-3 or Rank-5. But the emergence of Formless shattered that theory.
Moreover, based on Li Xiang’s research—that supernatural entities grew faster by consuming others—it was clear that current entities didn’t directly correlate with future ranks.
It was survival of the fittest: the more they consumed, the faster they evolved.
But supernatural entities weren’t exactly common yet. “Feeding” one to Rank-3 would take considerable effort, making such entities far rarer than expected.
For now, though, the priority was dealing with the suspected Rank-1 ghost dog. It’d be a good chance to test Silent’s compatibility with Formless, as well as explore the operational limits of Formless’s domain.
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The Next Day
Shen Ge stuffed his satchel with gear. Since he’d already briefed Deng Yuqi, he avoided overly conspicuous weapons like miniguns or AK-47s. But “low-key” equipment—a cleaver, a pistol—was fair game.
Arriving at the meeting spot, he found Cheng Shengnan already waiting on a bench, scrolling through her phone.
She wore a sleek black dress today, her poised demeanor accentuated by wire-rimmed glasses that added an air of quiet intellect.
Shen Ge teased as he approached.
She looked up.
*”How about I bribe you with a 200-yuan lunch to let it slide?”*
After a moment of faux contemplation, she nodded.
As they headed toward a nearby restaurant, a familiar voice called out from behind: