Chapter 767: The Escape Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Matcha intended to activate Time Freeze to escape, however, he was gripped tightly around the neck so he waited.
“He is detestable. Before another opportunity arises, I must not divulge my superpower. Once I have the chance, I will use Time Freeze to escape and look for Zhao Yao to give all of you a good beating!”
As Matcha was pondering, Speedy shouted, “Get a shackle!”
Moments later, Matcha touched the shackle on his neck as he looked at Speedy pulling the other end of the shackle and panicked.
Speedy laughed heartily and said, “I know you are not willing but it is of no consequence. From now onwards, we shall sleep and wake up together until you yield.”
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After Iceman and his men had left, Dust Ball maneuvered the Dimension Portal to the catmint bar entrance.
“Hmm? Is this the place? Why is it shut?” Dust Ball looked at Fish Ball and asked, “Are you sure this is the place?”
Fish Ball licked his paws, looked outside the Dimension Portal, and said, “Yes, we were bullied by the cats in this shop.”
Both Fish Ball and Matcha were trapped in the catmint bar. Fish Ball had flashed his blinding light and Matcha had used Time Freeze to escape together.
Dust Ball was following Matcha until she was distracted by Cannon. She was unable to find Matcha so she went to look for Fish Ball to find the catmint bar.
Dust Ball looked at the bolted main door, pondered, and finally shouted, “Who is going to help me open this door?”
Boom!
Dust Ball said, “Thank you Fūjin.”
Fūjin blew the dust off his paws and said, “We are family. Do not mention it.”
Dust Ball went into the catmint bar and discovered the shop in disarray. All items had been carried off or thrown carelessly on the ground. It looked like they left in a hurry.
Fish Ball stood beside Dust Ball and shouted, “This is the place! We were trapped here before. Where are all the cats?”
Dust Ball had an ominous premonition and she told Fish Ball, “Call Matcha.”
Fish Ball made the phone call and shook his head, saying, “His phone is off.”
Dust Ball said, “Call Old Cat or some other supercat. I don"t believe that they all turned off their phones.”
Fish Ball shook his head and said in shock, “All phones are off.”
Dust Ball jumped up and said, “Quick! Inform Zhao Yao! Matcha is missing!”
Moments later, the entire Extradimensional Belly and all of Cat Island were in a frenzy.
Elizabeth said astonished, “Matcha is missing? Perhaps he had too much fun and forgot to come home?”
“He is really missing?”
“Inform Zhao Yao immediately!”
In Cat Wonderland, Zhao Yao gazed gloomily at the floor and said calmly, “How long ago was that? In Jianghai, not many people dare to touch my cats.”
He looked at Dust Ball and Sphynx cat and said, “Sphynx cat, you will track Matcha"s location. Dust Ball, follow Sphynx cat. Once Matcha is found, don"t be rash. Set up the Dimension Portal for me to come over.”
Sphynx cat said, “Don"t worry. I will find him.”
Elizabeth said, “Sphynx cat, you have to find him.”
“Matcha"s trash. Fancy him being captured.” Roly Poly frowned and said, “Why don"t I follow Sphynx cat? I can make myself invisible and won"t be easily discovered. I may even have the chance to rescue Matcha.”
“I will follow as well.” Ares said, “Once I see Matcha, I can protect him with the Deflective Field.”
Seeing the supercats volunteering, Zhao Yao shook his head and said, “Enough, don"t volunteer anymore. Let Sphynx cat and Dust Ball find Matcha. More cats may slow things down.”
Zhao Yao looked at Sphynx cat and said, “Since he defeated Matcha and more than 20 supercats, he is not a novice apostle. Once you discover them, do not engage. Wait for my arrival.”
Seeing Sphynx cat leave, Zhao Yao heaved in relief. Whether the enemy was selling or using the supercats for their own use, they would not harm them during this period of time. Instead, they would be well fed so safety was not a concern.
With Sphynx cat"s acute five senses, as long as they left a trace, he would be able to track them. His only concern was that the enemy had special superpowers and had used vehicles to hide their trail. He could not afford to put all his eggs in a single basket.
It was too risky so Zhao Yao took out his cell phone and gave Uncle Ho a call.
“Sorry to trouble you, Uncle Ho.”
“Don"t worry, none of the orange cats will leave Jianghai tonight.”
“Great, that"s all for now.”
Zhao Yao hung up the phone, pondered and looked at Fish Ball. “Do you know the boss of that Cat Street?”
Fish Ball nodded and Zhao Yao looked at Bai Quan, who was by his side, and said, “Bai Quan, follow Fish Ball to that Cat Street and bring back the boss. I want to investigate that catmint bar.”
Bai Quan said, “Okay,” and left with Fish Ball.
The office door was opened and Milk Tea walked in confused as he said, “Yikes! Why are there so many cats?”
Milk Tea was not aware that Matcha was missing. Zhao Yao informed other cats telepathically, “Don"t let Milk Tea know about Matcha.”
Yellow Mud walked in from behind Milk Tea and said, “Boss, I have finished our ch.o.r.es for today.”
Milk Tea leaped and bounded as he ran forward and grabbed Zhao Yao"s shoe. “Master Zhao, let me tell you, we cleaned a lot of places today.”
Zhao Yao cuddled Milk Tea"s head and said, “Hmm, Milk Tea you"re very obedient.”
After sending Zhao Yao had sent Milk Tea away, half an hour later Bai Quan dragged two cats and a man in. He told Zhao Yao, “Boss, they are the leaders of that Cat Street.”
Zhao Yao sat on the sofa and sized them up before speaking, “Has Bai Quan has told you about the situation? What is the background of the catmint bar? Are you able to contact them?”
The man lifted his head and revealed a hideous smile. “Big brother, supercats don"t have ident.i.ty cards. We skimmed through the details of the owners before letting them set up shop. How do you expect us to find them?”
“Huh?” Zhao Yao lifted his head to gaze at the man before putting a fruit knife into his pocket.
The man felt his face being sliced by the knife. Shocked, he said, “They… they left a contact number. Let me try giving them a call.”
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Meanwhile, in a truck, Iceman carried Matcha and sat beside the driver. The cargo area was filled with cages containing supercats and apostles with electric shock collars around their necks. Iceman"s subordinates kept watch over the prisoners.
As they were driving along the highway, check points were set up at the exit and entrance points. Numerous vehicles were stopped for checking.
Iceman frowned and asked, “What happened?”
The driver said, “I don"t know, I haven"t encountered checkpoints at this place before. Perhaps the police is checking for drunk driving and overloaded vehicles.”