The Demon's Menu-Chapter 965: Agent (2)

The Raccoon Demon was quickly cooked through, emitting an unusual fragrance.

Delicious!

But overly delicious!

It was like a poisonous flower using its scent to attract prey!

It resembled those colorful poisonous mushrooms!

A deadly sense of danger rose from the bottom of Hui Lijing’s heart.

Can’t eat!

Hui Lijing almost instantly made her judgment.

But Jason couldn’t wait to take a bite.

Crunch!

With a slightly crisp sound, Jason tore off half of the Raccoon Demon with one bite.

The fat content in the Raccoon Demon was quite rich, and the meat wasn’t dry.

The layer of fat beneath the skin, after being roasted, had become crispy.

Hui Lijing watched Jason chew down half of the Raccoon Demon, and was stunned for a moment.

Because she saw Jason’s smile.

A smile that spread across his face from the bottom of his heart.

Even a passerby could feel Jason’s happiness at that moment.

Was it because of the food?

Hui Lijing thought, then almost involuntarily asked.

"Would you like some salt?"

"I also have garlic, pepper, and chili."

Hui Lijing offered.

"Of course!"

Jason’s voice was muffled as he responded.

He didn’t refuse.

Because Jason knew just how delicious ’food’ could become with seasonings.

Indeed, it was the case.

Pepper and salt mixed together, evenly sprinkled over the remaining half of the Raccoon Demon, then Jason dipped it in a little chili powder.

However, Jason didn’t immediately put it in his mouth, but peeled a garlic clove.

After peeling it, the clove under the light inside the car turned lustrous.

Crunch.

With a slight crisp sound, Jason bit into the garlic first, and when the spicy taste began to fill his mouth, he immediately bit into the roasted Raccoon Demon meat. The oil-rich Raccoon Demon meat, upon entry, neutralized the spiciness.

Especially the mix of salt, pepper, and chili.

Even without meticulous cooking, it still made Jason feel like he could eat a hundred more.

Unfortunately, he only had half left.

Even though Jason was restraining himself.

Just three bites.

After three bites, Jason started to lick the grease off his hands.

[Consumption of Raccoon Demon (Misc)]

[Physical Strength, Energy, Minor Injury Recovery!]

[Satiety +6]

[Satiety: 1038]

...

"Misc?"

"Assorted types?"

Jason looked at the annotation within the brackets of Raccoon Demon, then at the 6 points of satiety.

6 points of satiety wasn’t much.

It fits the explanation for ’assorted types’.

But Jason wouldn’t despise such an unexpected delight. freёnovelkiss.com

Collecting small gains makes a great increase, he understood this principle.

But immediately, Jason frowned.

[Main Quest: Complete 33 Exorcisms (0/33)]

...

There was no change in the main quest.

"Is it because there’s no commission?"

"So proactive actions don’t count?"

Jason speculated, his frown deepening.

Because if his guess was right, this main quest would unavoidably become a bit troublesome.

Not everyone knew of his existence like ’Ichiro Sakajo’.

Do I need some fame?

This wasn’t difficult for Jason.

The difficult part was, what to do after becoming famous.

Don’t forget, ’he’ is currently being hunted.

Once famous, trouble will inevitably follow.

But if he doesn’t become famous, who would commission him?

For a moment, it was like being caught in a vicious circle, Jason furrowed his brows and gently tapped his knee.

"Jason?"

"You alright?"

Hui Lijing’s voice came from beside him.

Jason looked up at Hui Lijing in front of him, and suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

Why not put forward a proxy?

Especially Hui Lijing’s detective identity, could play a crucial role!

Think about it, using a ’detective’s’ identity, to handle cases involving remnants of monsters, he could consume these monsters and then find a reasonable explanation to disguise them as ordinary cases.

As Hui Lijing solved more and more cases like these, her reputation naturally grew.

With similar cases increasing, a virtuous cycle ensued.

Moreover, she just gave me salt, pepper, and chili.

Thinking of this, Jason spoke up.

"Do you yearn for the Mystical Side?"

Jason asked.

Hui Lijing looked at Jason and blinked.

Sometimes she was impulsive and didn’t want to think too hard, but that didn’t mean she was stupid.

On the contrary, at times, Hui Lijing was quite smart.

Like now!

She clearly sensed that Jason needed her help.

In return, she would probably be given some knowledge about the ’Mystical Side.’

Hui Lijing couldn’t wish for more.

Without any hesitation, she nodded immediately.

"Um."

Starting price from the ground up?

Non-existent.

As a smart person, Hui Lijing knew she didn’t have the right to do so. Although Jason approached her first, that didn’t mean Jason couldn’t find someone else.

When an opportunity arises, don’t hesitate, don’t regret it, and certainly don’t worry about losing out.

Because you don’t have any bargaining chips.

Seize that opportunity before anything else.

That’s what that guy said.

Although most of the time, Hui Lijing hated her sister, Hui Lixiang, sometimes she thought her sister was right.

"I need to use your title of detective to handle some cases involving monsters—I believe plenty of such cases should exist in your circle, but most became unsolved or were disguised as unsolved."

"In return, I can teach you some groundwork about the ’Mystical Side.’"

Jason said frankly.

The premise of a transaction is to be frank.

Since Hui Lijing did not bargain at all, he would not hide anything.

Knowledge is priceless.

The basic knowledge of the ’Mystical Side’ is adequate compensation.

"Okay!"

Hui Lijing nodded immediately.

Basic knowledge is everything.

Once you have the basic knowledge, will advanced knowledge still be far away?

The saddest thing in the world is not that you don’t have a secret manual containing peerless martial arts, but that you have one and can’t understand it.

The car’s engine started again.

The vehicle started moving once more.

After the Raccoon Demon was grilled by Jason, the dense, endless fog dissipated.

Driving, Hui Lijing did not ask Jason why he was looking for an agent.

She had learned a lesson since entering the training camp: ask when necessary, and avoid unnecessary questions.

But other questions, Hui Lijing didn’t avoid.

"Was the fog just now created by the Raccoon Demon as well?"

"Jason, what other monsters have you seen?"

"Do you always eat... purify them?"

Hui Lijing asked continuously like a curious baby.

"That fog just now wasn’t real fog, but something like an illusionary technique."

"It used a combination of scent and abilities to trap you in an illusion."

"Monsters have various ways of attacking; this is just one of them. We can’t always rely on ’seeing is believing’ as the truth."

Jason answered patiently.

Since Hui Lijing was about to become his agent, he felt it was necessary for her to know some things.

Whether for him or Hui Lijing, having more knowledge about monsters is a good thing.

"As for how many monsters I’ve seen?"

"There are many monsters."

"Therefore, purification is necessary."

"Only through purification can they find the best destination."

Jason began to speak half-truthfully.

In this surrogate world, he had seen three monsters: the lady in the cup, the woman in the TV, and the Raccoon Demon just now.

Among them, clearly the most delicious, and surpassing the other two in every aspect, was the woman in the TV who escaped.

That made Jason hold a grudge.

"What should I do if I encounter a monster for purification?"

"Guns and explosives!"

"If that doesn’t work, try a larger caliber."

Jason gave a currently most feasible plan.

During such conversations, they were about to reach Tongshou Temple.

Yet looking at the normally bustling streets in the distance, Hui Lijing frowned.

Something’s not right!

Too quiet!

Not a single person!

Hui Lijing looked around, hoping to find someone, but all she saw was darkness.

Creak, creak.

Just then, a slightly grating noise arose, and a light appeared from the darkness. Hui Lijing naturally looked toward this light and then—

"Ah!"