165: Chapter Mechanical Life, Sky-High Bounty

Although the aura of the five, including Su Yao, seemed unchanged to outsiders, in Su Wuming's eyes, it was vastly different from before.

Moreover, their address just now was no longer as cold and mechanical as before, but carried a hint of genuine respect and gratitude.

"Thanks to Boss, otherwise we would just be a pile of cold machines."

Su Sen spoke gratefully, "Not only have the five of us become true mechanical life forms, but we have also broken through decay."

Su Wuming nodded slightly, carefully observing the five of them, and only after a long time did he reveal a look of satisfaction.

"Not bad, not bad. After integrating with the Armor, you can now be considered true powerhouses of the Wu Zong Realm."

Before, the Five Elements Armor and the five of them were separate; they would only be summoned during battle and were two distinct entities from Su Yao who summoned them.

But now it's different. Take Su Yao, for example; he has truly integrated with the Snow Mastiff Armor.

The Snow Mastiff Armor is Su Yao, and Su Yao is the Snow Mastiff Armor. Su Wuming used almost all funds, except for manufacturing costs, to help them integrate.

He even didn't hesitate to use the reward promised by the Military Department in advance, otherwise, the five of them wouldn't know when they could completely integrate and step into the level of mechanical life.

At this moment, they already had thoughts, the ability to Cultivate and improve themselves, and were no longer restricted by previous limitations, stopping their progress.

"Let's go, it's time to prepare to deal with those guys who don't know what's good for them."

During Su Wuming's trip to the Great Xia Research Institute, he didn't lose control of Star Technology; instead, he was constantly paying attention to it.

He knew that the tasks he had previously arranged had not been fully implemented, especially the Second Generation Armor research and development task, which had been stagnant.

Originally, he was still puzzled, but upon investigation, he found that the major families in Guangming City had actually united to target his Star Technology.

Even if they didn't act in secret, they openly carried out commercial attacks against him.

As a result, his Star Chamber of Commerce couldn't even buy some precious Materials, most of which were the main Materials for the Second Generation Armor.

As for the Materials for the First Generation Armor, they were the most common. Even if those families wanted to suppress them, Star Technology already had its own mining team.

They were all carefully crafted mining robots, directly dispatched to various places for excavation.

With the help of the Military Department and the Martial Security Bureau, this was completely fine. Even the Materials required for the Second Generation Armor were being excavated.

However, the excavation speed was too slow. To start the production of the first batch, they would have to wait at least three or four months.

Su Wuming naturally couldn't wait that long. Now he urgently needed funds and Materials; only then could he improve himself.

On the other side, in Guangming City, the patriarchs of the Su family, Zhou family, and Zhang Family once again gathered all the previous Family forces.

"According to reliable intelligence, Su Wuming has returned to Star Technology, and the people from the Military Department and Martial Security Bureau have left."

Zhang Youde looked at the crowd before him with a trace of excitement; they had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

From the day Su Wuming entered the Great Xia Research Institute, the Military Department and the Martial Security Bureau each sent people into Star Technology.

For no other reason than to deter some petty individuals.

Otherwise, Su Wuming was invited by the Great Xia Research Institute as soon as he left. If someone were to cause trouble during that time, wouldn't that be slapping their faces?

It was precisely because of this that even though the people sent were not strong, no one dared to offend.

Solely due to the deterrence of the Military Department and the Martial Security Bureau in Great Xia, even the top aristocratic families in the inner four districts did not dare to directly offend them.

Now that Su Wuming had returned, the people from the Military Department and the Martial Security Bureau naturally left.

Unless Su Wuming proactively requested them to stay and guard, what reason would they have to remain?

"You also know that now is the best time for us to make a move against Star Technology!"

Zhou Zhiquan glanced around and smiled slightly, "At that time, everything of Star Technology will be ours."

"Patriarch Zhou, although we have suppressed Star Technology through commercial means, there's nothing more we can do to suppress the sales and derivative industries of their First Generation Armor."

"That's right, even if we wanted to act in secret, there's nothing we can do. The people from the Military Department are watching us. Any major move will definitely be discovered, and we won't be able to explain ourselves during questioning."

For a time, the Family representatives spoke up one after another. It was clear that they didn't want to refrain from acting, but were simply unable to due to the circumstances.

If they hadn't jointly suppressed Star Technology, they probably would have had to wait and give up this major source of income from the Armor.

"Everyone, why should we act ourselves?"

Su Mingwang chuckled and said, "I wonder if any of you have heard of the organization called Shadow Killer?"

Upon hearing Shadow Killer, some people present changed their expressions, but soon others revealed looks of pleasant surprise.

"That's right, if we can't act ourselves, can't we pay others to do it?"

"Truly worthy of being Patriarch Su, you are much more thorough in your considerations than we are!"

Someone subtly flattered him. Su Mingwang glanced at that patriarch with appreciation, and that person immediately became overjoyed.

But some were hesitant, "But even Shadow Killers wouldn't dare to make a move on Su Wuming, right? He's someone supported by both the Military Department and the Martial Security Bureau."

"That's right, killing him would have serious consequences!"

Such worries were not unfounded, but Zhang Youde had a feeling of victory in his grasp, "Why kill him?"

Everyone was stunned by Zhang Youde's question. Weren't they trying to kill Su Wuming and Star Technology both before and now?

Why aren't you killing him now? Are you playing with people?

Immediately, some people looked at Zhang Youde with a hint of displeasure. Even Su Mingwang and Zhou Zhiquan looked at him, seemingly needing an explanation.

"Everyone, please don't be impatient. What is the purpose of our enmity with Su Wuming?"

Zhang Youde still had a smile on his face, "Isn't it for the technology of his Armor?"

"As long as we have Su Wuming's latest technology, what does it matter whether he lives or dies?"

Looking at the people who had reacted, he continued, "So we only need to let Shadow make a move to steal Star Technology's latest technology, and then immediately open up the market and seize the initiative."

"That's right, Star Technology's foundation is too shallow now; they simply can't compete with us."

Zhou Zhiquan nodded slightly, "They absolutely cannot develop new technology in a short period. When our Armor is released, even the Military Department and the Martial Security Bureau will have to curry favor with us."

"It's just that we should invite someone to make a move. You know, those five guys from Star Technology are not weak."

Su Mingwang said somewhat hesitantly, "If we don't have absolute certainty, we also run the risk of being exposed."

Zhang Youde smiled mysteriously, "I have already consulted. It only takes twenty billion to get the Shadow Lord to act, and it's paid afterward."