163: Chapter 163 Jointly Setting a Trap

"Forget it, I'll just take it one step at a time for now! But I really do need to make some proper preparations." Mu Cheng didn't overthink it.

He flew directly toward the Ancient Tower...

He knew better than anyone that the current safety of the Ancient City was only temporary; to survive, he had to be fully prepared.

"Brother Cheng, are you free? Defense Line No. 2, post 222, is a bit tricky. Why don't you make a trip down?" Tao Mumu suddenly sent a message.

Mu Cheng glanced at it and replied, "Alright, I'll head over. Report anything else to me immediately."

The current defense line already stretched over three thousand kilometers. To better distinguish the areas, it was divided into three defense lines.

There was a sentry post every three kilometers, primarily used to monitor the situation at all times.

Naturally, Tao Mumu had arranged things perfectly by renting out these sentry posts.

This allowed them to monitor the situation while also earning rent, killing two birds with one stone.

"This girl is really something, getting rent and having people guard the place... In that case, let's add some after-sales service!" After studying it for a while, Mu Cheng sent a message to Tao Mumu with a suggestion.

"Brother Cheng is as thoughtful as ever. I'll arrange it right away," Tao Mumu replied quickly.

"This girl is getting more and more capable. I should go see what's actually happening." Mu Cheng felt very gratified.

However, at this moment... he didn't forget the important matter and flew toward Defense Line No. 2, post 222, at full speed.

About three hours later.

"What a hassle. It seems I still need to properly research the Teleportation Talisman Array," Mu Cheng felt a bit inadequate.

Xiao Yao suddenly offered a suggestion. "Master... you could try creating a high-speed channel. That would indeed be more convenient."

"high-speed channel? Like a high-speed rail?" Mu Cheng's first thought was naturally high-speed rail.

But he knew very well that this kind of high-speed channel would definitely be more than ten times faster than a high-speed rail.

"The Su Family must have considered these things. I believe they will soon approach you to talk about the high-speed channel," Xiao Yao said quite confidently.

Sure enough, not long after, Tao Mumu sent another message. "Brother Cheng, how should I reply to the Su Family regarding the high-speed channel?"

"Speak of the devil." After reading the message, Mu Cheng replied immediately.

"Build it, of course. You don't need to ask me about such a small matter."

"No, no, this is not a small matter at all. The construction cost for the high-speed channel is ten billion star-glow crystals per kilometer. Building it is one thing, but each operation also consumes nearly a million," Tao Mumu replied.

Ten billion star-glow crystals per kilometer for over three thousand kilometers... this was undoubtedly an astronomical figure. Tao Mumu naturally had to ask for instructions.

"Is this teleportation channel made of gold? Even if it were gold, it probably... wouldn't be that expensive, right? Are they trying to scam me?" Mu Cheng was dumbfounded after re-reading the message.

Xiao Yao: "It's indeed possible they are scamming Master. Otherwise, the construction cost couldn't be that high. At most, it would be one billion star-glow crystals per kilometer."

"Xiao Yao estimates... the Super Ability Academy might be facing some difficulties and is too embarrassed to ask Master for a loan."

"Forget it... I'll just consider it a contribution to the human race!" Mu Cheng didn't dwell on it for long and sent a message to Tao Mumu.

"No problem, but it has to be paid in installments."

In the Ancient Tower office.

Not only was Gu Na there, but Tao Mumu, Tao Shuishui, Su Qingyun, and Mo Yanyan were also present.

It was very obvious that they were setting a trap for Mu Cheng.

"That kid should agree, right?" Mo Yanyan suddenly spoke up slowly.

Gu Na wasn't sure either. "He should agree! Anyway, the guy isn't short on resources right now."

"Brother Cheng... he agreed, but..." Tao Mumu suddenly said.

This made Gu Na instantly lose her cool. "But what... hurry up and say it."

"My dear sister, your little sister's heart can't take this." Tao Shuishui was also very anxious.

The three of them clearly understood the priorities and knew to put the interests of the human race first.

"Installment payments... Brother Cheng probably guessed it!" Tao Mumu answered calmly.

The weight in Mo Yanyan's heart finally lifted. "You girl... if you're going to put on a play, you have to do the full act. I don't need to teach you how to reply, right?"

"True. Whether Brother Cheng knows or not, we have to finish the act." Gu Na also agreed.

Tao Mumu: "Mhm, I understand."

"Brother Cheng, I've finished talking with the Su Family. They can help us build it first, but there will be interest on the installment payments."

Mu Cheng looked at the message. "They really are setting a trap for me together. Since that's the case, I'll give you all something to keep you busy."

He quickly replied to the message, "No problem. Installments over five years, but the construction must be completed within ten days."

"Brother Cheng agreed, but he said it must be finished within ten days. Sister Qingyun... is that possible?" Tao Mumu asked after receiving the message.

Su Qingyun said with full confidence, "Of course it's no problem. Leave it all to me; ten days is enough."

The construction of the defense line itself had already included the high-speed channel, so the basic infrastructure was naturally already complete.

"That kid... forget it, I'll see through it but won't say it. I should go out and stretch my limbs too." After Mo Yanyan finished speaking, she vanished without a trace.

"Brother Cheng probably already knows... it's likely because of Sister Yuxuan!" Tao Mumu said slowly.

Gu Na: "Maybe! Let's put that aside for now. The entry requirements for the Ancient City must be strictly enforced."

"Don't worry! If they want to make money here, we'll only give them a taste of the soup." Tao Mumu was still very confident.

On the other side.

"Master, are you missing that girl? Was this decision made for her?" Xiao Yao asked as she saw Mu Cheng looking preoccupied.

Mu Cheng sighed and said, "Of course. I wonder if she's doing well in Dongfang City?"

"Don't worry, Master! Your mother-in-law is heaven-defyingly strong. Otherwise, the Ancient City would have been gone long ago." Xiao Yao was very clear about this.

Since obtaining the memory inheritance of the Demon Butcher, she had gained a new understanding of this world.

"It seems Xiao Yao has obtained the memory inheritance, but no matter what... I should handle things here first." Mu Cheng didn't think about it anymore.

But a moment later, he asked curiously, "By the way, Xiao Yao... are there still many dangers here?"

"Mhm. Although the Ancient City went through a major purge, there are still many powerful ones who were only injured. Once they recover, they will surely attack," Xiao Yao nodded and replied.

"Is it a fight to the death? What kind of grudge does the Demon God Clan have with the human race that they must fight until one side is gone?" Mu Cheng suddenly remembered A Hu's words.

Xiao Yao: "The Demon God Clan comes from beyond the universe. As for why they are in a death struggle with the human race, Xiao Yao doesn't know either."

"Beyond the universe... forget it... why think so much?" Mu Cheng was curious, but he didn't overthink it.