Chapter 863

"Hah… a single ad flyer wants to buy me? Don't be silly—I've been dominating the boxing ring for so many years; could I possibly be short on this little money? Besides, I've long heard you originally wanted to sign Lu Ka as your spokesperson."

Tuopo made a regretful expression: "What a pity, he's not a sensible young man. He refused my proposal."

"Someone who rejects a win-win will find someone who accepts. So I found you. Next, I will organize a martial arts match under the banner of a 'new product launch', with the two sides being you and Lu Ka. I will prepare the latest company armor for you. With your skills, plus the company's recently developed mech, could you still fear a one-armed boxer?"

Shuojin obviously hesitated: "... This company's armor, is that the thing you guys prepared to have me endorse?"

"That's right. Think about it—what great benefits does this endorsement bring you? Publicly defeat Lu Ka the athlete, and be chosen by the company as Xianzhou's exclusive image spokesperson." Tuopo glanced at the billboard nearby: "Do you see this billboard? Your face will be printed on it, and everyone in Luofu will know you."

Netherworld Float

Strategic Investment Department

Immortal Vessel Ancient Martial Arts

Weapon Strike School

Mysterious Storage Mountain

Carving Moon Building Sun True Lord

Shuojin shook his head, patted his chest and assured: "Don't worry. Our Xianzhou ancient martial arts are all-encompassing, embracing all rivers; even if you give me an energy gun, I can package it as one of the Xianzhou ancient martial arts' striking schools."

Reason Water Pile Mountain True Lord

Liyue Harbor

Liyue Ancient Martial Arts Immortal Talisman Divine Machine Sect

Material Cultural Heritage

On Aocang Mountain, True Lord Xueyue Zhuyang set down his teacup, finding Shuojin's remarks highly amusing. Though this fellow's cheek thickness is astonishing, no matter whether it's the twisted theory linking Xianzhou ancient martial arts with company mechs, or this shameless talk of packaging energy guns, it made him feel unprecedented novelty.

Li Yun, following this logic, couldn't your numerous divine machines also undergo some packaging and decoration? Then you could establish a sect in Liyue Harbor under the name "Liyue Ancient Martial Arts–Immortal Clan Talisman Divine Machine Sect". Moreover, if we follow Shuojin's words, your divine machine's craft could also count as Liyue's "material cultural heritage"—how wonderful!

"Heritage? This immortal hasn't even died yet—what heritage are you talking about?" Li Yun, hearing this, also furrowed his brows: "Establishing a sect isn't that simple? But this immortal prefers tranquility; I naturally dislike mortal hustle and bustle. Furthermore, this immortal's divine machines are profound and subtle; those who understand naturally admire them, while those who don't, no matter how you 'package and decorate', it's just casting pearls before swine."

Having said that, Li Yun slightly lifted his chin: "It's not this immortal boasting; if this immortal were truly allowed to come into contact with Xianzhou's mech golden persons, let me examine them thoroughly… hum, with this immortal's expertise in mechanisms, I might not be unable to replicate them."

wanted criminal

Bo Ti Ou

True Lord Lishui Dieshan curled his lips: "Li Yun, your words are somewhat underestimating Xianzhou."

Original God

Lishui didn't answer her words, but slowly placed his hands behind his back: "Although this immortal has long dwelt in the mountains and wilds, I occasionally hear from mortals that other countries' mechanical arts are advancing by leaps and bounds; I've heard that Dan Feng supposedly can create self-conscious mechanical creations. Your divine machines, though marvelous, compared to those near-life machines, who's superior is still up for debate, huh?"

"You jerk!" Li Yun instantly flared with anger, veins bulging on his forehead: "Don't go spouting off here! Quickly tidy up the mint outside this immortal's abode!"

Lai Ka En

"So… that's how it is. Now I truly owe you a favor."

Lang Xi Ren

"But I really don't understand why you want me to defeat your own mech product?"

"You mean... the Next-Generation Power Combat Armor ARMS. Haha, that's just some unsold old‑model inventory."

Lu Ka turned back to look at his own striking image on the billboard, murmuring, "Even the billboard is ready; this endorsement contract, it seems I have to sign it, right?"

"Don't stress yourself too much. Among the participants in the current Martial Exhibition, aside from a certain wanted criminal, you're the only one who hasn't taken the company's sponsorship yet."

"Wanted criminal? Who is that?"

Topa smiled without saying a word, only indicating that he would meet him.

After accumulating points over this period, Lu Ka also successfully earned a challenge slot for the arena tournament, but seeing the striking portrait of Bo Tiou on the screen, Ka Mei Li was very worried.

"Contestant Lu Ka, your opponent in the upcoming match, Bo Tiou... you must be careful. He's an extremely volatile dangerous individual!"

Xing explained: "He just has a personal grudge against the company."

"Among those who bear hatred toward the company, he's especially the dangerous type."

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Zero Zone.

"If we can bind Oswaldo properly and send it to Bo Tiou, perhaps the company's relationship with him could ease a bit."

Hugo leaned against the railing by the river at Guangying Plaza, chatting with Lang Xiren beside him in a steady stream of conversation.

His relationship with Lai Ka En was far from harmonious, but because of the rope‑craftsman connection, they can now sit and stand together calmly to chat, without immediately drawing swords the moment they meet.