Chapter 836: Street Rat?! Liu Fatty Is Liu Changbo!

The three had different thoughts, yet they shared the same goal and expectations.

Though he didn't want to admit it, Ji Huai now truly couldn't see through Su Yang.

He couldn't understand what he was actually trying to do.

He had actually wanted to ask yesterday—

Why didn't he choose to strike and kill Su Qi?

Even if he let it slide, based solely on her profit situation she would inevitably be expelled.

Qin Yu Zhou would kill her.

A three-person scheme.

Isn't that fine?

With a KPI under two thousand, Ji Huai boasts that he alone can handle it.

What's the use of leaving so many people on the last day?

Yet last night he didn't speak with Su Yang.

The reason is simple.

Su Yang proactively approached Su Qi.

It was a hint, also a signal.

Since he made a choice, Ji Huai need not waste effort on unrewarding deeds.

Anyway, the plan is already more than half successful; today he'll finish the remaining small portion.

After deploying and scheming for so long, he must see a return.

Thinking that, Ji Huai showed a warm smile, patted Su Yang's shoulder, and said earnestly, "Be careful in everything."

Su Yang also smiled, "Definitely!"

After speaking, he opened the big door, feeling the cold, damp breath hit his face.

That familiar fluttering feeling resurfaced.

He waved to the crowd without turning his head, then entered carrying a Shovel, saying "Good‑bye!"

Until his silhouette vanished in the darkness, his footsteps gradually receded.

"Bang!"

The door slammed shut, and the outside returned to silence.

During the waiting interval, no one spoke.

Su Qi leaned against the wall, staring unblinkingly at the staircase.

Lu Zhiwei hummed an unknown tune, looking quite relaxed and content.

Ji Huai toyed with a Shock Bomb, his index finger hooked the Pull Ring, looking ready to use it at any moment.

A cold wind blew gently, posing no threat to the well‑insulated Work Uniform.

Yet the helmet, inside and out, was covered by layer after layer of fog due to temperature difference.

It heavily impaired vision.

This forced Lu Zhiwei, after a while, to peel off the helmet, wipe it, and put it back on.

"So annoying, yesterday that kind of hassle didn't appear, why did it turn out like this today?"

The complaint broke the calm.

Ji Huai felt something stir, placed the Shock Bomb back at his waist, and said, "This is the last chance."

"Hm? What!?" Lu Zhiwei turned her head in confusion, "Are you talking to me?"

Ji Huai stepped forward two steps, also looking at the Iron Frame Staircase, "If you still don't act, once I enter the Building Body, you will have no more chance."

"Ha? What move am I supposed to make?" Lu Zhiwei was completely bewildered.

Su Qi remained motionless, spitting out, "Borrowing the power of Dependents is ultimately Xiaodaoer."

"The method is indeed low, but as long as it works, it's a good way."

"You want to die like that?"

"Which Old Era Remnant Faction member would want to be a fish in the sea?"

"Since you don't want that, I advise you to give up."

"I'm already at a dead end; I can only go all in."

"So... has little Yue Zhao already learned of your scheming?"

"There's an eighty‑percent chance he already knows."

"Then if you choose 'Teleport' again, perhaps you'll summon him over."

"That would nicely show loyalty, and isn't really overstepping."

"Do you think he'll believe such nonsense?"

"Things depend on people; after I fail once, I will absolutely not fall into the same pit a second time."

"So you're saying if I don't kill you here, you can succeed in taking it?"

"It may sound a bit arrogant, but... yes."

Lu Zhiwei looked left and right, now finally understanding that the opening line was Ji Huai speaking to Su Qi.

It left her staring blankly for nothing.

"Hey, can you stop opening your mouths to kill and just finish the KPI first, okay?" Lu Zhiwei was speechless.

Ji Huai ignored her, turned to Su Qi and said, "If I recall correctly, the Taboo should forbid participation in the New Era Death Game, right?"

Su Qi, without turning her head, retorted, "So what if it is?"

"Then your being here shows either you paid a huge price or someone is backing you," Ji Huai said.

"You shouldn't ask about what you shouldn't inquire," Su Qi said coldly.

Ji Huai smiled, not getting angry, "Your Taboo has offended so many people; I wonder how many are eager to eliminate you."

"Even eras older than yours disapprove of your methods."

"As the saying goes, 'a rat crossing the street, everyone shouts to beat it'; your chance of gaining support is no less than Liu Zhangbo sitting on the Golden Throne."

"By the way, a Reminder: Liu Zhangbo is Liu Pangzi."

"So… I think the person who got you in must have Heavenly Hand-Eye!"

"Aside from the one behind your Taboo, I can't think of anyone else."

Su Qi's eyes flickered, the corner of his Mouth slightly upturned.

This is not a Laugh.

But a mockery.

Ji Huai glanced then withdrew his gaze, continuing: "The person who spent so much effort to bring you in probably isn't just scheming for a New Era Seat that simply, right?"

"Countless eras exist in the world; Top Player are like river waves, one after another."

"Top Player may not endure forever, but there will always be Top Player."

"Upon closer thought, this seems like a purely loss‑making deal."

"Even if you win in the end, the benefit to you is only a tiny fly's head."

"A New Era Seat is worse than you executing an 'Ascend God' Seed Value with a hundred thousand Dependents."

"Then the question arises…"

"What exactly is it that you want?"

"No, to be precise… what does the one behind you actually want?"

Su Qi still chose silence.

No answer given.

Ji Huai also did not continue to press.

He had already seen Su Qi's decision.

The other side does not intend to kill here.

At least not now!

Thus, Ji Huai grew increasingly puzzled.

Clearly it is an excellent chance to limit him, yet he remains unmoved.

Truly odd!

"Time's up, you should go in," Su Qi said abruptly.

"Then I'll go in, you take your time," Lu Zhiwei, carrying a Shovel, opened the door and walked in.

Outside the door only Su Qi and Ji Huai remained.

Silence is today's cold tone.

At this moment, Su Qi suddenly reached for his Waist.

Ji Huai's peripheral glance saw a looming great foe, and he hurriedly interlaced his ten Fingers.

Su Qi halted his movement, turned his head mockingly: "So you can be scared too."

"Muscle memory makes you look laughable," Ji Huai withdrew his action, saying blandly.

"The words you just said were deliberately for Lu Zhiwei to hear, weren't they?" Su Qi asked.

"Just idle chat," Ji Huai neither admitted nor denied.

"You should be well aware of the consequences of exposing Taboo," Su Qi said.

"Since I know this Organization, it means the general public has already been aware," Ji Huai said.

"Knowing is one thing, but informing is another," a chill rose on Su Qi's cold face.

"I am not an informant."

"In my eyes…"

Su Qi finally turned his head, saying coldly: "It is you!"