Let them offer their loyalty

Ye Hua just looked at Rick in front of him calmly, with his sword raised in one hand.

"You run fast. It seems that you at least know what the survival instinct is. But remember, your pathetic knife can't even cut a piece of alloy on my body. Do you think you can hurt me? Your little tricks are nothing in front of me."

When Rick heard Ye Hua say this, he just laughed disdainfully.

Bigger is better, bigger is stronger!

The little girl standing in front of him will never understand this truth in her life!

Although Ye Hua had not fallen yet, in the eyes of him and his men, the battle was over.

"Haha! Boss, that's awesome, kill her!" A big man in a leather jacket stood up first, and his voice echoed in the bar like thunder.

"Invincible! Our boss is invincible!" another subordinate shouted, his face filled with admiration and excitement.

The emotions of the entire team were ignited, their laughter and cheers mixed together to form a deafening roar, and it seemed that they had already won.

"Boss, you are the strongest! No one can stand in front of you!"

"We just saw it. This person couldn't even hurt the boss. As long as the boss hits her, the battle will be over!"

The cheers of Rick's men filled the entire space. They were full of confidence, as if they had already seen victory.

However, what they didn't notice was that Ye Hua's expression remained calm, there was no trace of fear or retreat in her eyes, her one-handed sword was still firmly held in her hand, and her posture showed that she did not take Rick's threat to heart.

In this world full of prosthetics and technology, the showdown of strength is far more than just superficial muscle and metal. If it's just a simple competition of body parts, then why not just spend crazy money to transform yourself into a prosthetic?

But tell this to these babies and they won't understand.

Ye Hua's voice rang out again, breaking the cheers of Rick's men: "Don't celebrate too early. The real battle is a contest of wits and strategies. You babies should just hold on to your pacifiers."

The tide of the battle changed in an instant, and Ye Hua's figure instantly disappeared into the darkness, while Rick reacted and tried to capture any trace of Ye Hua's movements.

But he couldn't even catch the shadow of Ye Hua.

What a great speed!

Rick's sensors were running at high speed, his mechanical eyes flashing constantly under the dim bar lights, trying to capture every tiny movement of Ye Hua. His body was fully operational in order to capture, react and attack. His heartbeat was synchronized with the roar of the machinery, and his consciousness was completely focused on the upcoming showdown.

Suddenly, his sensors picked up something unusual - a slight change in air flow, a nearly silent footstep, and his body reacted instinctively, turning to face the potential threat, his metal arm raised, ready to deliver a fatal blow.

But at this moment, Ye Hua seemed to appear from the void, her figure wandering on the edge of Rick's perception like a ghost. Her movements were graceful and swift. She gently turned the one-handed sword in her hand, and the light on the blade shone with the luster of death under the lights of the bar.

Rick only felt a cold light passing through his sight, and then an irresistible force, making his hair stand on end.

Ye Hua's sword accurately cut his mechanical nerve center, which was the source of all his movements. Under the coldness of the sword, his prosthetic body instantly lost its response, and his strong body collapsed powerlessly as if its support was taken away.

"How is it possible, I..."

Rick tried to struggle and try to regain control of his body, but it was all in vain. Ye Hua's knife was like a precise surgical operation, directly cutting off his ability to move without killing him. His eyes were blurred and his ears were filled with the fear and silence of his men.

He struggled to say something, but in the end he was speechless and could only look at Ye Hua in silence.

The others in the bar were stunned. Ye Hua stood beside Rick's limp body, the tip of her sword lightly touching the ground. Her eyes were as calm as water, as if everything that had just happened didn't exist.

Only a few seconds passed, but the people in the bar felt like a century had passed.

Finally, Ye Hua spoke.

"In order to avoid future disputes, we will solve the problem in the way of wild beasts. If anyone is dissatisfied, you can challenge me now. Anyone can do it, whether it's the sex doll you bullied or the bartender curled up in the corner. As long as you can do it, you can challenge me."

She swept her eyes over everyone in the bar and lowered her voice: "It doesn't need to be one-on-one. Even if you all rush over or call someone over, as long as you can see me, then the two of us will leave immediately. But on the contrary..."

Everyone in the bar knew what Ye Hua meant.

——If no one dares to stand up, then from now on, she will take over the Bone Crusher Gang.

Chapter 592 Kneel down and become the dog of the Alt Foundation

The image on the screen calmly switched from the morning weather forecast to the news anchor, her expression revealing a hint of solemnity. She sat there with a static picture of the 25th district behind her, but the well-informed audience knew that the tranquility had been broken.

"Good morning, dear viewers. In today's headlines, we have to bring you a heartbreaking news. This morning, when most citizens were still asleep, a catastrophic explosion occurred in the slums on the east side of our city."

As she spoke, the screen split in two, with her serious face on one side and a live video shot shortly after sunrise on the other. In the picture, smoke and dust were everywhere, and the morning light shone weakly on the ruins, revealing the tragedy that happened overnight.

"According to initial reports, the explosion occurred at around 4 a.m. and the cause is still unclear. Rescue teams responded quickly and launched a comprehensive search and rescue operation. Unfortunately, several people have been confirmed dead and many more injured. At present, ambulances and fire trucks are still carrying out rescue work at the scene."

"Our reporters are already at the scene and will provide us with the latest developments. A thorough investigation will be conducted into the explosion and necessary assistance will be provided to the affected residents."

"We will continue to follow up on the latest developments of this incident. Please pay attention to our follow-up reports. Next, let us mourn for the victims and pray that the survivors will be safe and sound."

This incident was only reported for a few seconds in the morning and didn't even cause any waves.

But the situation is quite different in the Alte Group.

"What's going on in the slums lately?"

Shigure Ryoko was slowly walking out of the training ground's gate.

Her forehead was covered with crystal beads of sweat. As she walked steadily, drops of sweat slid down her hairline, leaving wet traces. Her breathing was a little rapid, but soon slowed down.

Her sportswear was soaked with sweat and stuck to her body, outlining her figure after her hard work. Her hair swayed gently with her steps, giving her a sense of freedom after exercise.

Shigure Ryoko stopped in front of the lounge, pushed the door open, took out a clean towel from the lounge, and gently wiped the sweat from her face and neck.

And in front of her was a communication.

"It seems that a big explosion happened, and it was in the territory of some gang. We feel that it is not that simple. We want to investigate it, so we come to ask you first."

The voice on the other end of the line sounded cautious, as if asking for instructions.

This kind of thing is usually handled by Shigure Ryoko, and her permission must be obtained before any action is taken.

"Oh, let me see. First, you can send me where the explosion happened in the slum, what gangs are around, and who the dead are."

After hanging up the phone, Shigure Ryoko drank hot water in small sips. She was the only one in the huge training ground.

"It seems like there's nothing to do recently, do you want to go out for a while..."

Just as Shigure Ryoko was thinking, another call came in.

It's Celine's.

"Ryoko, we're at the training ground in the east, come quickly!"

After saying this, Celine hung up the phone. Shigure Ryoko shook her head helplessly, walked out of the training ground, and walked towards where Celine was.

Celine and Ameya Sueko were laughing and playing in a corner of the training ground, their laughter echoing in the empty field. Celine nimbly dodged Ameya Sueko's attacks and tried to fight back, but Ameya Sueko used her physical fitness and agility to dodge and then approached Celine at an extremely fast speed.

Both of them were just playing around, so neither of them used their psychic powers.

Celine's movements were nimble, and each of her dodges was playful. She no longer looked like the sickly girl she used to be. The laughter of the two of them intertwined, forming a unique harmony.

Just then, Shigure Ryoko walked over. She walked steadily with a smile on her face. She watched the two girls playing and a gentle light flashed in her eyes.

"What are you doing?"

Celine and Ameha Sueko stopped their actions almost at the same time and turned to Shigure Ryoko, still with bright smiles on their faces.

"We're just relaxing, playing a little game after training." Celine replied, with a hint of mischief in her voice: "I have completed my daily training targets, Ryoko."

"This is what you should be practicing, but since you took the initiative to come to practice without me asking you, I'll still give you a few words of praise."

Shigure Ryoko looked at Tianyu Sueko and said, "What about you? I don't see you coming here often?"

"I came here because Miss Chelsea wanted to come. I had no choice. That bastard Jonas found a random excuse to let me take care of the kids and let me go play with Celine. I can't imagine how Miss Chelsea would be bullied by Jonas."

When mentioning Chelsea, Tianyu Muzi just sighed.

At this moment, Shigure Ryoko received the information.

The intelligence described in detail the explosion in the slums and the preliminary investigation results. Shigure Ryoko's eyes quickly scanned the text and her mind quickly constructed the outline of the incident. The intelligence mentioned that the location of the explosion was very close to the stronghold of a gang called "Bone Crusher Gang", and witnesses said that on the eve of the explosion, unusual activities occurred in that area.

Shigure Ryoko frowned slightly. The gangs in the slums were usually known for their brutality and cruelty. If this explosion was really related to them, then there must be more complicated reasons and motives behind it.

She took a deep breath and pondered the contents of the intelligence over and over in her mind. Although the gang was barbaric, they were not brainless. They would not create such a large-scale explosion in their own territory for no reason.

"Ryoko, what's wrong? Is there anything going on?" Celine noticed the change in Shigure Ryoko's expression and couldn't help but ask.

"There was some trouble in the slums, but nothing major, just a little gang conflict."

After just a quick glance, Shigure Ryoko focused her attention on Celine. She didn't take such a small matter to heart: "How's your psychic training going recently?"

"Everything is going well, just rest assured, Ryoko!"

But at this point, Celine frowned again: "But to be honest, I've been stuck in my room and the training ground lately, without any new games or interesting things, and I feel a little bored..."

Shigure Ryoko looked at Celine, a trace of deep thought flashing in her eyes. She knew that Celine's ability could not be underestimated now, but she still lacked external experience.

Now that this happened, I might as well take her out for some fun.

"Celine, since you're bored, I have a suggestion. I need to go to the slums to investigate the explosion. Although it looks like just a small conflict between gangs, I want to confirm it myself. Are you willing to go with me?"

Celine's eyes lit up immediately: "Of course! I've been bored to death lately, this is exactly what I want!"

Shigure Ryoko nodded, with a satisfied smile on her face: "That's settled, but we have to keep a low profile and not attract unnecessary attention. You get ready, we'll leave tonight."

"real or fake?"

After hearing the conversation between Shigure Ryoko and Celine, Amane Sueko's interest was also piqued.

"Wait, Ryoko, Celine, I want to go too."

Tian Yu Sueko saw Shi Yu Ryoko looking at her and felt a little embarrassed: "Think about it, if I am left alone, what if Jonas asks about it? And I don't want to see Miss Chelsea interacting with Jonas anymore, so..."

"Okay, youngest son, you can come too. The three of us can go together and support each other."

"Then it's just me, Ryoko, and the youngest son?"

Celine counted and felt that the configuration was a bit high for going to the slums with this configuration: "I feel like I can kill my way through the block over there by myself."

"So this time I'm mainly taking you out for fun. The investigation is just a casual thing to do, don't take it seriously."

Shigure Ryoko's finger slid lightly across the communication line and found Jonas' contact information. She pressed the call button and the line rang briefly. Soon, Jonas's steady voice came from the other end, only with occasional panting sounds.

"Ryoko, what's wrong?" There was a hint of urgency in Jonas' voice, and it was obvious that he was busy dealing with other more important matters.

Considering that Ameha Sueko said that Chelsea came here, Shigure Ryoko didn't even have to think about it.

"Something happened in the slums yesterday, and I plan to take Celine and the youngest son there." Shigure Ryoko's voice was calm, trying not to listen to Jonas's panting.

"Oh? Ryoko, then just treat it as having fun, but don't forget to try not to cause too much of a commotion."

"Understood. We will proceed with caution."

Shigure Ryoko hung up the call and looked at Celine and Amane Sueko.

"What do you mean? Does Mr. Jonas agree?"

Celine looked at Shigure Ryoko expectantly.

"Jonas didn't even take it seriously. Let's just have fun. Let's go, get ready, change into clothes suitable for action, and we'll go to the slums in the early morning."

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The slum blocks are like a maze, with narrow alleys crisscrossing, sewage flowing everywhere, and graffiti on the walls, revealing the anger and helplessness of the residents here. This is the gathering place for the lowest people in the city and a place where hope and despair are intertwined. There are many outsiders in the blocks. Some of them are looking for work, some are trying to escape the past, and some are forced to come here because of life.

The underground bar is hidden in a dark corner of the city. Behind an inconspicuous iron door is a narrow staircase winding down. The lights on the staircase are dim. The paint on the wall has peeled off, revealing the damp bricks underneath. The air is filled with the smell of mold and urine, which makes people wrinkle their noses.

Pushing open the heavy wooden door of the bar, a strong smell of tobacco and alcohol hit my nose. The room was dimly lit, and a few old neon lights were flashing unsteadily, casting distorted shadows on the wall. The bar was piled with empty bottles and dirty wine glasses, and the floor was covered with unknown liquids and cigarette butts, which made a sticky sound when I stepped on them.

In the corner of the bar, there were a few shabby tables with all kinds of people sitting around them. Some of them had haggard faces, some had dazed eyes, and they all seemed to be using alcohol to escape the suffering of reality. Cigarette butts and overturned wine glasses were scattered on the tables, and the sounds of quarrels and cursing were floating in the air.

The waiters walked among the crowd, their clothes were stained, they had a forced smile on their faces, and they were holding trays covered with fingerprints and oil stains. The bar's sound equipment was old, the music was noisy, and there was a harsh noise from time to time.

At the bar, several drunken customers were arguing about something. The noise was getting louder and louder, almost turning into a fight. The bartender behind the bar had an indifferent expression on his face. He mechanically mixed drinks, oblivious to the chaos around him.

In District 25, the name of the Alte Consortium is known to everyone. Jonas and his consortium hold enormous power in the city, while the residents of the slums are full of dissatisfaction and resentment towards his rule.

For lawbreakers like them, Jonas was too strong and suffocated them.

And today, they happened to be discussing this.

"That Jonas is such a bastard!" A skinny thug spat out a mouthful of thick phlegm, his voice full of resentment: "The Alt Corporation only knows how to squeeze out poor people like us, and doesn't care about our lives at all. Aren't they still human beings even if they break the law?"

"Yes, they will only set up casinos and black markets here, let us kill each other, and they will reap the benefits." Another middle-aged man with a beard echoed, with flames of anger flashing in his eyes.

"Have you heard? It seems that all the gangs have been defeated by the Bone Crusher Gang recently. Rick also said that if we follow them, we can have food and drink and no longer have to be bullied by the Alte Group." A young gangster said excitedly.

"Really? Then what are we waiting for? We are not having a good time now anyway."

Such words spread quickly in the neighborhood, and many people began to stir. They longed for change and wanted someone to lead them out of their current situation. The boring days were fatal to them.

While they were discussing, three people sneaked into the Bone Breaker Gang's territory.