[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-urban-villain-system":3,"chapter-urban-villain-system-urban-villain-system-chapter-116":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","URBAN VILLAIN SYSTEM",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1323097,1758,"Chapter 116: Robbing The Academy-Treasury","urban-villain-system-chapter-116",116,"\u003Cp>\"In the future, you cannot stand against the Clark family.\" Tony Clark stared at Da Vinci with a serious look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the old man became silent for much longer. As Academy Master of Nine Lotus Academy, remaining neutral was extremely important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supporting any major family openly could destroy the academy’s position and his reputation. More than anything,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After looking at Tony carefully... After thinking about his monstrous growth...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Vinci finally answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are really pushing me to the limits, brat. But, I can only promise this after you bring me the treasure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair enough.\" Tony smiled slightly. \"And after you use the lifespan treasure, you must show me the method personally. I also want to understand how it works.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Vinci stared at him for a moment before suddenly laughing loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!!! You little fox... you truly plan to squeeze every drop of profit from this old man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you are desperate enough to accept it.\" Tony smiled back calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the next several hours, the two continued discussing world politics, hidden family conflicts, Supreme Warriors, and major powers operating in the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Tony spoke, the more shocked Da Vinci became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy before him was frighteningly mature and has clear plans to lead the Clark family to peak dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony’s understanding of politics, manipulation, family feuds, and martial power structures was far beyond his age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one point, Da Vinci even forgot he was speaking with a junior. Slowly, he got convinced on his decision to take Tony’s support over Mark Smith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky outside slowly brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morning sunlight finally spread across the snowy mountain peaks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Vinci stood up slowly with a heavy sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come. Since we reached an agreement, let me fulfill my part first. I will take you to the Academy Treasury.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony’s eyes immediately brightened. The Academy Treasury...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two left the wooden hut and descended toward the hidden underground vault beneath the sword peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Vinci created a fog like screen while using his floating ability. Tony couldn’t tell where they were actually going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time, they both stood before a long dome shaped vault. It appeared like a train cave. They continued to float forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, Da Vinci activated countless ancient formations hidden beneath the stone paths. Massive barriers opened silently while ancient mechanisms rotated deep underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, they arrived before a gigantic metallic gate covered in ancient runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Vinci pressed his palm against the surface. Several fingerprint formations activated simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finally opening the modern safety alarms and metal doors, they passed through small rooms of regular rank treasures. Tony didn’t even take a proper look at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking to the end, the real old treasury appeared in sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Da Vinci placed 7 different shaped locks in the heads of 7 serpents, the Ancient locks rotated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Energy rippled through the circular lock which began making creaking noises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then— The gate slowly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Tony stepped inside, even he could not hide his surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place is more secure than my Clark family vault...\" Tony muttered in appreciating tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The treasury stretched endlessly like an underground train passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long metallic halls spread into different sections, each separated according to resource category.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weapons... Ancient manuals... Elemental treasures... Formation artifacts... Beast materials... Alchemy resources... Movement treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was perfectly organized behind crystal barriers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony’s eyes immediately began shining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Vinci suddenly felt uneasy... Very uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Tony directly began collecting items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually swept dozens of high-grade life-energy pills into his storage ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Vinci’s eyelids twitched violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boy... at least leave some for future disciples. Your Clark family also has many of these things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony ignored him completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he arrived before a section filled with movement treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of black boots floated in the air while wind energy continuously circulated around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony immediately read the description.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Flying Cloud Boots... increases aerial movement speed by thirty percent for Grandmasters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m taking this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Da Vinci could react, the boots disappeared into Tony’s ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Tony moved toward another section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several crimson crystals burned softly like living flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony’s eyes lit up. \"Fire affinity crystals?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Vinci nodded reluctantly. \"Those help improve elemental compatibility over long periods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony immediately took all six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Vinci’s heart almost stopped. \"You greedy little bandit!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony pretended not to hear him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Further ahead, he discovered a strange silver spear floating in isolation while lightning crackled around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside it rested a sky-rank chain weapon covered in ancient black runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony even found several ancient mechanical treasures resembling lost gong-jia engineering techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One metallic arm caught his attention immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fingers moved slightly on their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Vinci reluctantly answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An ancient puppet weapon recovered from ruins. Once activated, it can release Grandmaster-level attacks automatically.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony’s eyes widened slightly. \"Interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately stored it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Vinci nearly coughed blood. \"This is robbery... complete robbery...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony finally stopped before a section containing cultivation manuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient jade scrolls floated quietly behind crystal barriers. One of them immediately caught his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Burning Heaven Mirage shadows.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony opened it slightly and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Camoflauge type martial art... pseudo sky-rank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another manual soon followed. \"Nine Pulse Explosion Art.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then another. \"Void Tracing Eyes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Vinci watched silently while his face darkened further and further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Tony no longer resembled a disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked exactly like a victorious warlord emptying an enemy treasury after conquest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hours passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony continued wandering happily while Da Vinci followed behind him like an old man watching his life savings disappear one item at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you taking so many manuals? You can’t use these many! You will lose focus...!\" Da Vinci said in a warning tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All these are not for me, Elder. I have a beautiful wife and loyal servants.\" Tony replied with a glowing smile as he tossed another manual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally— Tony stopped abruptly at one end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very end of the treasury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside a separate black compartment rested a single dark cube surrounded by ancient chains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Tony looked at it— His instincts trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this?\" he asked slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Vinci’s expression changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time since entering the treasury— The old man looked serious again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is something even I cannot fully understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tq guys for the power stones!\u003C\u002Fp>",1074,"2026-06-05T19:16:31.203Z",1,"novelbin.me","2cea49652fe82550d2f268d9740696bf1aa66f29230d24e26e6a621b2a6a75c4","urban-villain-system-chapter-4","urban-villain-system-chapter-3",143,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Furban-villain-system-cover.jpg"]