In this cyberpunk era, why are you still playing the traditional villain?

Come to think of it, Luo Yu is only eighteen years old this year. It would be a lie to say that he is not coveted by others at such a young age.

After all, he himself was in a similar situation. When he took over after his father's death, wasn't he also being eyed by rivals? Okay, my situation back then isn't convincing enough, but the same goes for Xie Qingyan, who has always been capable. When he first took over as a director of "Prism," he was often challenged because of his age.

Indeed, wherever there are people, there is a world of intrigue and conflict.

Xu Shi was merely offering a rational analysis while expressing a few minor sentiments, while Luo Yu, standing beside him, seemed inexplicably displeased.

What does he mean by asking that?

Everyone knows the truth in their hearts, but if you ask it to his face, it always gives people the feeling that Luo Yu is incompetent, that he is a Silver Knight who is the focus of everyone's attention, but he can't even protect the people around him.

The key point is that this is still a fact; otherwise, why would Pan Cheng and his group have gone to sea? This made him even more uncomfortable.

Xu Shi didn't care what he was thinking, and he wasn't interested in listening to the rest of the conversation. He got up and prepared to leave. "How about I go to the back mountain first and take a look? I don't know if it's suitable to build a base station there... I won't disturb your conversation anymore."

What base station?

Pan Cheng certainly wouldn't stop him, but Luo Yu asked the same question he had just asked.

"Oh, I haven't told you yet. It's just that Brother Xu is planning to get something here so that he can easily contact his relatives and friends far away."

Pan Cheng explained, "I think the principle is similar to our sound transmission stone. Brother Xu has been kind to me, so of course I have to grant his request."

"That's it..."

Luo Yu nodded thoughtfully.

But before he could say anything, Xu Shi, who had just reached the door, was stopped by the two bronze-level gatekeepers.

"I'm sorry, I disagree."

One of them shook his head seriously with a cold face.

"what?"

Xu Shi pretended not to understand and blinked in confusion.

"This Mr. Xu is an outsider, right?"

Another person chimed in, "I was just about to remind Knight Luo and Island Lord Pan that the Hualan Empire has never seen outsiders before, and their purpose and motives cannot be fully determined..."

"...Therefore, we should not rashly agree to their demands."

"You're all overthinking it."

Xu Shi smiled and sighed, "Just like Brother Pan said, it's just a normal communication method. Shall I show you?"

Even if you say that, it won't work.

The two bronze-level experts persisted, saying, "We hope you can understand, Mr. Xu."

"Then what are you going to do?"

Xu asked with great interest.

"You are the first outsider from the Hualan Empire."

The bronze-armored man said seriously, "Therefore, the empire has no relevant laws, and we alone cannot make a decision."

"Then, just to be on the safe side, I think you and your team should come with us to the capital of the empire to meet Her Majesty the Empress and Her Majesty the Pope, and then let them make the decision."

“You’re right, we definitely have to go.”

Xu Shi did not object. "I originally planned to stay here for a few days and then go to see your Queen and Pope after I settled down."

"If that's the case, then thank you for your understanding."

Bronze B nodded. "If you don't mind, could you and your fleet return to the ship and wait for a few days? We'll take you with us on our return journey."

"Ah this..."

"How can you do this?!"

Before Xu Shi could say anything, Pan Cheng became restless. "Brother Xu is my savior, why do you need to be so wary? I am the owner of Silver Pine Island, what's wrong with letting people stay here?"

He's a straightforward person; once he's decided that Xu Shi is a good person, he won't change his mind. The life-saving grace is there for all to see, so of course he wouldn't want Xu Shi and the others to be effectively placed under house arrest.

There was something else he didn't say: he had personally witnessed the fighting strength of Xu Shi's fleet. If he really had malicious intentions, would he still be sitting here calmly?

The two bronze-level experts remained unmoved.

"Since you've all said so, I can postpone the construction of this base station until we've finished communicating with each other."

Xu Shi sighed, "But wouldn't it be a bit much to go back to the ship? I don't know how long you'll be staying there."

"We ask for Mr. Xu's cooperation."

The bronze-armored man still shook his head.

"Oh."

Xu Shi laughed, "What will happen if I don't cooperate?"

"Then don't blame us for being rude."

The four bronze-level warriors exchanged glances, drew their swords, and instantly surrounded him.

Their positioning was very skillful, and the direction their swords were pointing seemed to have a significance.

In no time at all, a formation-like object appeared on the ground, with patterns flowing with light, holy and beautiful.

Xu Shi was quite curious when he saw this, so he reached out and touched it. There was now an invisible wall around him, trapping him inside.

This was clearly some kind of combat technique of theirs, something he had never seen before in the City of Night Sin.

"They just arrested me outright?"

Xu Shi chuckled lightly, showing no sign of fear or worry.

"I was just explaining the pros and cons to you."

Bronze C spoke coldly, "Please understand."

These people looked expressionless and had an imperious air about them, but they actually felt something was off.

Their sword formation not only encircles, but should also oppress those inside, yet... how come they seem completely unharmed?

They were knocking and tapping all over the place, just like a foreman inspecting a house. I've never seen anything like this before...

I understand you!

Before they could figure it out, an angry shout came from not far away.

The next second, the armor on these bronze figures seemed to come alive and began to writhe, then suddenly transformed into sharp teeth that pierced deep into flesh!

"what----!"

The sudden, intense pain made them cry out, and the swords in their hands fell to the ground.

Looking up, I saw Yu Xingchuan.

"I just don't understand, what kind of rules are these?"

She darted over in an instant, staring coldly at the group, "Chairman Xu... what did the young master do that warrants such a fuss?!"

"It's only because the young master has a good temper and doesn't want to get into conflicts with you, but I don't care! Anyone who goes against him will suffer this fate!"

"Oh, Hoshikawa, you're here."

Xu Shi looked wronged, but secretly he was laughing to himself.

Pan Cheng and his companions stood frozen in place, clearly unaware that Xu Shi, the guard, possessed such great abilities, as she had never demonstrated them before.

It's unclear who was at fault... Pan Cheng rarely felt like complaining, but that's how it turned out. Those bronze knights were now lying on the ground, rolling around in pain.

It wasn't just that their arms were pierced; as they spoke, fangs sprouted from their armor, biting off their right arms cleanly!

Xu Shi naturally escaped unharmed and stretched leisurely.

"...Alright! What are you doing?!"

At this tense moment, Luo Yu, who had been sitting in the room, finally spoke up, "This is outrageous!"

These words were naturally directed at the bronze-level warriors. "Why are you resorting to violence so easily? Have you forgotten the Ten Commandments of Knights?"

“Lo, Knight Lo…”

"say no more!"

Luo Yu interrupted coldly, then looked at Xu Shi and sighed, "I'm really sorry, Brother Xu, they acted impulsively and did something so rude."

"It's okay, it's okay, I already said I understand."

Xu Shi waved his hand dismissively, "I'm not injured either, Brother Luo, why bother?"

"I should apologize. You are Uncle Pan's benefactor, so you are also my benefactor. This is really wrong of me."

Luo Yu shook his head apologetically, "It's not a big deal that you live on the island. I can still make the decision about these things."

"Thank you so much."

Xu Shi smiled and said, "My guards have been a bit rude... Should we treat these brothers? We have excellent doctors in our fleet."

"Just wait until we get back and see how I deal with you."

As he spoke, he didn't forget to lecture Yu Xingchuan.

"Yes, I know my mistake."

Yu Xingchuan gave a very perfunctory response, clearly not thinking there was anything wrong with what he had just done.

"No need for that. We also have divine messengers with us, so let them come."

Luo Yu sighed, "I'll take them back to the ship first."

"As for other things... we'll talk about them later."

"Okay."

Watching the group leave in a disheveled state, Xu Shi clicked his tongue thoughtfully twice.

What a... interesting protagonist!

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