Chapter 580

As for that gemstone dragon...

Not suitable for children, indescribable.

Only that "demon" showed him nothing, and the phantom image reflected in the mirror was just an empty shell.

Looking at the five people before the mirror whose expressions had suddenly become incomparably serious, Luonan couldn't help but offer a word of comfort: "Relax, I can only see some surface thoughts; otherwise, no one would come to me to sell information."

But even though they had heard him say this, Old Wu and the others still didn't relax their guard, instead adding several more layers of protection to themselves.

Not caring about the small actions of the group, Luonan continued along the previous topic: "Although I don't know who that group of people is, nor do I know where they ran off to, I do know who might know about this matter."

"Who is it?"

"Hehe... since you were able to find me, you should know my rules."

Looking at the somewhat impatient Old Wu, a laugh came from the mouth of the man in the mirror: "So before I tell you the information, you need to complete a task for me first."

Hearing this, the five people present looked at each other.

As elites of two universal giants, as long as they didn't run into a sixth-level powerful enemy, they couldn't possibly fail.

Therefore, in the eyes of Old Wu and the others, this information was basically no different from picking it up for free.

Thinking this, the scruffy middle-aged man nodded slightly and agreed: "Okay, what do you need us to do?"

Seeing this group before the mirror accept the commission, a deep light flashed in Luonan's eyes, and he then issued a task: "The [Underworld Gold Hall] will send a debt collector to the Grand Casino in the next two days; kill him."

"?"

Hearing this, Old Wu and Pan Mingrui immediately frowned tightly.

After a moment of silence, Pan Mingrui said in a calm tone: "The value of these two things is not equivalent; after all, what you are providing is only personnel who might be in the know."

And Old Wu took the opportunity to introduce to Li Ang and the others what a so-called debt collector was.

As the name suggests, they are naturally personnel within the [Underworld Gold Hall] specifically responsible for chasing down huge gambling debts.

However, gamblers who can owe huge gambling debts in a place like the main universe are, without exception, powerful professionals.

Ultimately, when a casino lends money, it also needs to consider the borrower's qualifications, and the consumption and repayment ability of high-level professionals are obviously not something that small-fry can compare to.

Of course, the probability of them owing money and not paying it back is also very high.

Therefore, the only requirement to become a debt collector for the [Underworld Gold Hall] is to be strong enough to deal with those gamblers whose eyes have turned red from losing.

After listening to Old Wu's explanation, Li Ang had a basic understanding of the Grand Casino.

And Luonan, facing Pan Mingrui's questioning, just shrugged his shoulders and said noncommittally: "You can choose to refuse; I didn't force you to accept this task."

Although he could realize that the identity of this group before him was likely not simple, so what?

At worst, he just wouldn't do this business.

Hearing this, the small room fell silent for a moment.

Just as Old Wu and Pan Mingrui were thinking about whether to refuse this transaction, Li Ang suddenly said: "Okay, we accept this commission."

"A wise decision."

The five figures in the mirror grinned simultaneously, revealing incomparably creepy smiles, and immediately a contract burning with pitch-black flames slowly floated out from the mirror.

Li Ang took the contract and examined it carefully, quickly discovering that there were quite a few vague places in it, which were clearly left by this [Man in the Mirror] to play tricks.

As a demon himself, he wouldn't be tricked by such things.

Thinking this, Li Ang shook the contract in his hand: "Your Excellency is somewhat lacking in sincerity; if there is only this kind of contract, then our transaction ends here."

"Tsk... I'm starting to believe you really are a demon now." Luonan curled his lips, then re-condensed a contract: "Take a look; if there are no problems, sign it."

Not caring about the attitude of this [Man in the Mirror], Li Ang checked the contract in his hand again.

After confirming that there were no problems with the contract, he summoned Caius and had him sign his name.

Li Ang wasn't stupid; naturally, he wouldn't leave his [Pseudo-Servant] unused and foolishly sign his own name.

Seeing this, Luonan's eye twitched, and he sighed: "You really are cautious, but you're overthinking it; I wouldn't smash my own signboard for a single business deal."

"Hard to say."

Li Ang never feared using the most malicious thoughts to speculate about others, let alone dangerous existences like the one before him.

Although this [Man in the Mirror] had appeared very easy to talk to from the start, if one really thought the other party was a good person, they would likely just be eaten clean in the end.

As the contract burned fiercely in the pitch-black flames, Luonan looked deeply at Li Ang and then left a sentence: "After it's done, I will come to find you."

After speaking, the five figures in the mirror disappeared without a trace.

Seeing this, Li Ang immediately struck and shattered the mirror, then led the group into [Amenominakanushi].

Looking at the bird-singing and flower-scented environment all around, Old Wu and Pan Mingrui were stunned on the spot: "This is...?"

"My ability." Li Ang explained casually, then asked, "What do you think of that [Man in the Mirror] just now?"

Hearing this, the two senior engineers from Titan Heavy Industries came back to their senses and frowned tightly: "He seemed to have no problems, but according to what he said, it seems there are quite a few people looking for that group of robbers besides us."

"Could it be that they want to rob the robbers?"

This was the only reasonable explanation Old Wu and Pan Mingrui could think of.

It's just that are the star pirates so bold recently? Do they really think Titan Heavy Industries is some kind of good-natured gentleman?

'It seems it's time to clean up this star sector; I'll notify the group after the mission is completed...'

Just as the two were thinking this, Li Ang seemed to remember something and asked curiously: "Speaking of which, what kind of goods did you lose this time? Is it convenient to tell us?"

"Don't know."

"Don't know?"

Seeing that Old Wu wasn't trying to brush him off, a trace of surprise flashed in Li Ang's eyes.

Originally, he had thought that Aeon Logistics was protecting the guest's privacy, which was why they hadn't told him what the goods were, but he hadn't expected that these two senior engineers from Titan Heavy Industries also didn't know what goods had been lost.

This obviously wasn't a normal situation.

Seeing that Li Ang seemed to be a bit puzzled by this, Old Wu couldn't help but scratch his head and said helplessly: "So Xiao Pan and I also don't know where to start; fortunately, we have at least found some clues now."

Hearing this, Li Ang shook his head slightly.

His intuition told him that this matter probably wasn't that simple; after all, that sixth-level [Man in the Mirror] couldn't possibly have failed to detect their strength, so there was a high probability that the debt collector from the [Underworld Gold Hall] had some issues.

But thinking so much now was useless; he would have to wait until he personally encountered the other party to make a judgment.

Two days passed just like that.

At this time, the five of Li Ang were in an asteroid belt, quietly waiting for the target to appear.

Because there were sixth-level professionals in the [Demon Desire Grand Casino], they naturally couldn't make a move on that planet.

Inconspicuous.

The scruffy middle-aged man operated the starship's observation instruments and asked casually: "Xiao Pan, the intelligence you detected should be for today, right?"

"The casino system records it as today."

Hearing this, Pan Mingrui answered in a very flat tone.

Because the debt collector wasn't a secret existence, he had easily found the relevant records in the casino system.

It was a pity that the other party's detailed information wouldn't appear in the casino; otherwise, he could have found that out as well.

"That's good; after that guy appears, I'll activate the super transformation mode to intercept him."

Upon receiving an affirmative reply, Old Wu couldn't help but chuckle.

Although the Inconspicuous looked like garbage, it had all the necessary functions; after all, unlike the others present, his combat power would drop significantly without external mechanical assistance.

Just then, a voice suddenly came from the side: "No need for so much trouble; I can intercept him."

It was Li Ang.

He flipped through the books he had obtained from Old Wu over the past two days and said without raising his head: "It's just a starship; no matter how fast it is, it can't be that fast."

"Uh..."

Old Wu scratched his head, displaying an expression of wanting to say something but stopping.

But in the end, he gave up on persuading him and instead asked with some curiosity: "Speaking of which, Li Ang, you said you were an alchemist; how did you suddenly become interested in mechanical knowledge?"

"Could it be that your recent research topic has something to do with this?"

After two days of getting along, Old Wu and Pan Mingrui had learned that Li Ang was an alchemist.

Although he wasn't in the mechanical department like them, the two still felt the mutual appreciation between technical personnel.

Facing his inquiry, Li Ang shook his head slightly: "Just a bit curious; mainly because I acquired a few giant robots a while ago, so I wanted to see if I could get them moving again."

The giant robots he spoke of were naturally those three mechanical gods from the EXE world.

Hearing this, Old Wu's eyes lit up: "Giant robots? I'm good at that! Why don't I take a look for you?"

"No need to trouble you."

Li Ang politely declined his kindness.

Since it involved the secrets of another world, he naturally wouldn't expose it to a professional he had only known for a few days before he had complete control over it.

Even if, according to his judgment, the other party was likely a good person in the standard sense.

"Alright then..." Seeing he was rejected, Old Wu smacked his lips with some regret, "But if you run into any problems, remember to tell me; I'll help you."

As a senior engineer, Old Wu knew very well how difficult it was to study technologies from different systems simultaneously.

For example, if he wanted to learn alchemy, he would probably have to spend several months just to get started.

And wanting to become a high-level alchemist... he probably wouldn't have a chance in this lifetime.

In Old Wu's view, Li Ang, who had no way to take up a mechanical profession, was naturally the same as him.

And giant robots were a technology that one could only come into contact with at least at the second or even third level among mechanical professions; for this young man before him to want to get them moving again on his own, he would probably have to spend a very long time to do it.

Hearing this, Li Ang nodded: "Then many thanks."

He could roughly guess what the other party was thinking, but the problem was that he could still take up new professions.

[Key professional item acquired, Gunner triggers special job change: Iron Dome Dominator].

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[Profession: Iron Dome Dominator]

[Job requirements:

1. Pre-requisite profession [Gunner] reaches max level (√)

2. Master the production methods of over fifty types of thermal weapons and robots (×)

3. Build an arsenal (requires the ability to produce second-level and above mechanical soldiers) (×)

4. Control a heavy robot regiment (over 1,000 people) (×)]

[After taking the job:

1. Attribute growth

2. Obtain professional skill — Rapid Deployment

3. Obtain professional specialties — Iron Curtain, Firepower Resonance, Ordnance Synchronization Core, Machine Soldier Deployment Protocol

4. Obtain special bonus:

Learning mechanical technology will receive a slight speed bonus.]

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This was the job change triggered after Li Ang had obtained some notes from Old Wu over the past two days; judging from the difficulty of the job change, it should be a third-level profession.

'I wonder if I can get Regarzewa and the others moving again...'

But getting them moving is one thing, and truly controlling them is another.

If he wanted those three mechanical gods to obey him obediently, he would probably need further job changes.

Just as Li Ang was pondering his subsequent plans, a roaring sound suddenly rang out from afar.

Hearing this sound, he immediately withdrew his wandering thoughts.