Chapter 206: Kneel to the Fullest—Would I Then Be Ashamed to Wield My Sword?

Facing the old man's compliment, Su Ming showed no trace of pride.

On the contrary, the eyes beneath the Fox Mask narrowed slightly, exuding a chill.

When events go against the norm, a monster must be involved.

A pie falling from the sky?

Then there must be a pit on the ground!

What sort of fellow is the Gambler?

He dares to scheme a hunt on him at the height of his glory, trying to trap everyone!

Even after taking a direct blow from him, he still dares to linger outside the Wuhou Shrine, hoping to scavenge.

This person has etched the words "selfishness" into his very marrow.

Such an extremely greedy, extremely life‑preserving fellow…

After he stripped his assets in this wave, he not only stayed calm but even sent a confidant to bow and apologize?

With such massive loss, if it weren't to exchange for greater profit…

Then it's about—

Buying lives!

"Enough, spare the pleasantries."

Su Ming waved his hand, his voice lazy.

"Since you're here, stop pulling those empty tricks."

"The Gambler owes me, are you ready to settle the debt?"

The old man slowly straightened, his expression deferential.

"The master has been waiting for a long time."

"Mr. Su, please."

Su Ming, unpretentious, waved at Magu, who was still drooling at the shelf beside him.

"Let's go."

Magu reluctantly withdrew her gaze, then obediently stepped close, clasping Su Ming's arm.

The old man watched, a flash of sharp light in his murky eyes, yet he restrained himself from speaking further.

"Liu Qiang."

The moment he turned, his tone turned ice‑cold, as if a different person.

"You'll oversee this matter yourself."

"Miss one item… and I'll use your head to fill the gap!"

……

The old man led Su Ming and Magu around several intricate security checkpoints, turning into an inconspicuous staff passage.

The passage was narrow, the lighting dim, even somewhat oppressive.

Obviously, this place isn't meant for entertaining guests or hosting dignitaries.

"Mr. Su, you might find it odd to forgo the spacious main entrance and take this route."

The old man led ahead, his voice echoing through the cavernous corridor.

"Because this road leads to the Golden House… the true lifeline!"

His words hung in the air.

He stopped before a massive blast‑proof glass panel.

Behind the glass lay a suffocating abyss.

Countless thick pipes, like veins, connected to the floating Mechanical Heart at the center, emitting a faint blue glow.

Dong—!

Dong—!

Each beat emitted a low hum.

Like a gigantic… Mechanical Heart!

"Feels like an enlarged Crimson Throne, doesn't it?"

Su Ming narrowed his eyes slightly, thoughtful.

"We call it the Blue Sea Core."

The old man pointed at the heart, his tone blunt to the point of naked honesty.

"The entire Underground City's energy, defense and other systems hang on it for a breath."

"It is a heart, and also a bomb."

"If it stops, or… explodes."

"Everyone here would be reduced to nothing, not even ash left."

Su Ming halted, his gaze passing through the glass onto the core.

The Eye of Truth turned silently.

Name: Blue Sea Reactor (Modified)

Quality: Legendary

Function: A city‑scale core powered by highly compressed energy! It can serve as a superior substitute for electricity and other resources! If forcibly destroyed, within seconds it will flatten the surroundings, bringing living beings to see the great mother!

A faint smile curled Su Ming's mouth.

"Interesting."

Such a lethal thing, displayed so flamboyantly for me to see?

It's like washing your neck clean, reaching out, and thoughtfully handing you a knife, pointing at the carotid artery and saying—

Grandpa, stab here—here the blood sprays high!

Mr. Su, let's continue!

The old man continued to lead the way, his attitude devout.

This is the master control valve of the central ventilation system……

That is the physical cut-off point of the defense matrix……

Here is the self-destruct device of the backup escape passage……

Along the way.

This steward is like the most conscientious tour guide.

No!

Wrong!

More like……

A departing employee in the process of handing over work.

An insider ready to drive the company into bankruptcy!

No matter how trivial, they laid bare the Golden House's most hidden, most core, and also most deadly weakness……

One by one, they were laid bare before Su Ming.

Even how to shut down the defense and how to trigger the energy explosion were explained clearly, for fear Su Ming wouldn't learn.

Magu yawned incessantly.

These scrap metals, she had no interest whatsoever.

If they were edible or fun, perhaps she'd give them another look.

But Su Ming, the gaze beneath the mask grew sharper and sharper.

What is this for?

Is this showing off?

A protest?

Unrestrained?

No!

This is handing over a knife.

This is entrusting one's very life completely into his hands.

Interesting.

Su Ming suddenly stopped, his hand casually resting on a red emergency brake lever on the wall.

As long as he gives it a light pull, the entire Zone B's defenses will instantly collapse.

Old man.

Boss, are you planning to strip down to your underwear just for me to see?

Su Ming's voice carried a hint of teasing.

But more than that, it was icy.

First came the Black Gold Card, letting me empty the warehouse at will.

Now it's this kind of core secret, letting me grasp the vital point at will.

Su Ming turned, raised his hand, and removed the fox mask.

Revealing a handsome yet indifferent face, he stared straight at the old man.

What is he trying to do?

Does he really want to defect?

Or does he think that if he kneels low enough, posture humble enough, I'd feel embarrassed to swing the blade?

The old man's body tensed slightly.

Afterward, he neither bowed again nor panicked.

He merely raised his head, revealing a faint bitter smile, his expression indescribable.

Mr. Su, the master's thoughts, this servant dares not guess.

But I think…… in this man-eating world.

If there were a thigh thick enough, thick enough to kick apart all rules and trample all dissent.

Then……

A truly clever dog is never just about wagging its tail.

The old man drew a deep breath, his gaze burning.

In his hoarse voice, a hint of excitement emerged.

It will proactively lie down, exposing its softest belly.

Because it understands……

Rather than wait to be stepped on and turned into a pot of dog meat soup.

Better to stake one's life on a big gamble!

Bet on this new master……

Who will play with it to please it when bored!

Also lacking a dog that will bite!

Su Ming's hand, lightly stroking the red emergency lever, paused.

So... you bring me to see these dead spots, and you even shove the knife handle into my hands?

This isn't what your master intends.

But rather...

He leaned forward slightly, his tone suddenly turning icy.

You dog, what's your own intention?!