Chapter 203 Boss, don't make a move, I've come to seek refuge with you!

The sudden explosion caused the atmosphere on the Jinghai University square, which had just relaxed, to tighten again instantly.

Everyone's eyes turned in unison toward the direction of the Global Financial Center.

The soaring flames against the pitch-black night sky were like a blooming flower of death, dazzling and eerie.

"What happened?"

"Over there... has a fight broken out?"

Suppressed murmurs rippled through the crowd, everyone's face filled with uncertainty and suspicion.

Jiang Yuwan quickly walked to Su Ze's side, her cool face written with gravity. "Are they coming for us?"

An Lan also tightened her grip on her weapon, her sharp gaze scanning the distance, ready for combat at any moment.

Only Li Xinran, after her initial shock, had a flash of uncontrollable joy in her eyes.

Su Ze ignored the varying thoughts of the women around him. He simply watched the ball of fire calmly, his brow slightly raised.

Infighting?

Doesn't look like it.

If it were infighting, the activity wouldn't be so concentrated on the upper floors.

"Everyone, stand by where you are and stay alert." Su Ze's voice wasn't loud, but it reached every corner of the square clearly, instantly calming the restless crowd.

...

Meanwhile, on the first floor of the Global Financial Center.

The pungent smell of burning and thick smoke permeated the entire massive space.

The production lines that were once neatly arranged were now a mess. Several key pieces of equipment were engulfed in raging flames, the fire reflecting on panicked faces.

"Put out the fire! Quick, put out the fire!"

"Water! Where is the water?!"

The players were in a state of chaos, carrying buckets and fire extinguishers, but their efforts seemed like a drop in the bucket.

"Get the hell out of my way!"

A roar exploded as Lu Jiaming arrived with several core executives. His face was so dark it looked like it could drip ink, and he stormed over with long strides.

Looking at his life's work being reduced to ashes, the corners of Lu Jiaming's eyes twitched frantically, and his chest heaved violently.

These production lines were established by consuming countless resources and manpower! They were the foundation that allowed them to lead other factions!

Now, everything was destroyed!

"What happened?! Where are the people?" Lu Jiaming grabbed a supervisor by the collar and roared with bloodshot eyes.

"I... I don't know, Boss Lu!" The man was scared out of his wits and stammered, "It... it just exploded suddenly, and then it caught fire..."

"Useless!"

Lu Jiaming shoved him aside, the rage in his heart nearly incinerating his reason.

Just then, a confidant beside him had a drastic change in expression and hurried to whisper in his ear.

"Boss! This is bad! I just got news that Zheng Siyuan... Zheng Siyuan took his people and forcibly took away all the researchers from the Research Center!"

Boom!

Lu Jiaming felt his head buzz, and his vision went black for a moment.

If destroying the production lines was like cutting off an arm, then kidnapping the researchers was like carving out his heart!

Those researchers, especially Professor Qin, were his true foundation! They were the most important trump card in his hand!

"Pursue them!!" Lu Jiaming squeezed out the words through gritted teeth, his voice raspy like sandpaper, "Bring them back to me at any cost!!"

He was completely desperate now.

"Quick! Contact those downstairs and tell them that whoever can help me stop Zheng Siyuan and his group, the price is negotiable!"

"Lock down all the elevators! Now!"

Orders were frantically passed down, and the entire Global Financial Center fell into complete chaos at that moment.

...

Inside the elevator.

Zheng Siyuan held a makeshift explosive in one hand and dangled a Molotov cocktail in the other. His gaze was fierce as he scanned the group of researchers cornered by him and his confidants.

"All of you, stay the hell still! Or I'll take you all down with me right now!"

The researchers were all pale, huddling together and trembling. One ordinary-looking middle-aged woman wearing black-rimmed glasses was so terrified she almost collapsed to the floor.

Zheng Siyuan glanced at her and sneered inwardly.

Pretending?

Keep pretending!

This woman's acting was practically Oscar-level.

Ding—

The elevator's indicator light suddenly stopped on the number '74', and the doors slowly opened.

They're here!

Zheng Siyuan's eyes sharpened. He knew this was the other major power entrenched in the 70s floors making their move!

The moment the elevator doors opened a crack, he didn't hesitate and smashed the Molotov cocktail out with force!

Crash!

Flames exploded outward, and several players blocking the door were engulfed in fire, screaming.

"Take the people and go first!"

Zheng Siyuan barked at his confidants. As the elevator doors closed again, he suddenly moved to deal with the remaining enemies.

After finishing the kills in just a few moments, he turned and kicked open the fire escape door. He was like a leopard, charging down the stairs frantically!

He could no longer hide his strength!

Bang!

A player who tried to rush forward to stop him was punched in the chest. The man flew backward like a broken kite, coughing up blood and dying instantly!

"Die if you stand in my way!"

Zheng Siyuan's eyes were bloodshot, and the power within him Burst out without reservation. His speed reached the extreme.

Along the way, any player who showed their face was killed instantly in the most brutal and bloody manner!

He was panting, his lungs burning, but seeing the floor numbers steadily decrease, his heart grew even more ruthless.

Fortunately! Fortunately, he knew the weaknesses of Lu Jiaming's defense system well enough!

That system was designed for external threats, not internal ones!

He had no time to waste. While running, he quickly opened his private messages and found that familiar name.

[Li Xinran]!

"Xinran! Quick! Get ready!!"

"I'm bringing Professor Qin and the others toward Jinghai University! Tell Su Ze I'm coming to join him! Have him cover me! Otherwise, we're all going to die here!"

...

Jinghai University square.

A smile was appearing on Li Xinran's face.

"Su Ze, get ready to act! I've found a talent for you!!"

"Except for this person, the others can be killed; they're all very weak..." She quickly sent Su Ze a picture of Qin Yue's appearance.

Before she could finish,

At that moment, in the distance, a large group of bedraggled figures came sprinting toward the square, stumbling as they ran.

The one leading them was none other than Zheng Siyuan!

However, in the next second.

As the sprinting Zheng Siyuan neared the entrance of Jinghai University, he suddenly slammed on the brakes.

Then, he performed an action that left everyone present, especially Li Xinran, dumbfounded.

With a "thud," he knelt directly on the ground!

Following that, he raised his hands high and used all his strength to let out a heart-wrenching shout that echoed through the night sky—

"Boss Su Ze! Don't attack! I've brought all the research talent from the Global Financial Center to join you!!"