City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

In a dimly lit private room, two men, Gui Zhe and Yan Feng, meet with Suzaku, who arrives late due to traffic. After confirming a transaction involving a "Quiet Monster" device that nullifies eavesdropping, they check the identity of Gao Yang, who is faking unconsciousness. Tension escalates when a bartender, Xi Ran, arrives with drinks, but is threatened by the Violent Lion. Amidst chaos, a woman named Canned Goods stumbles in, creating a distraction. While the Violent Lion is preoccupied, Canned Goods uses a holographic trick to sneak into the room. The chapter ends with the Violent Lion preparing to attach a controlling device to Gao Yang.

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