112: Aniu returns to Z Tower

Mo Li followed Qin Laoda and moved into a villa, which Qin Zhong specifically instructed the slaves to clean thoroughly.

They also prepared drinks, alcohol, some cigarettes, and candies for Mo Li as snacks. His three daily meals also consistently included meat.

"Your master is very capable. He can actually get so many supplies," Mo Li said, looking at the snacks piled high on the table.

"Mr. Mo, you jest. Compared to the Twelve Palaces, we are still far behind."

"That's not necessarily true. For example, these cigarettes, we haven't touched them in a long time." Mo Li couldn't resist, pulling out another one and lighting it.

Qin Zhong silently noted down this information, all of which he would report to Pan Han later.

"Mr. Mo, please rest first. I'll be leaving now. If you need anything, use the walkie-talkie. Second Sister is waiting at the door; you can also find her directly."

"Okay, thank you, Qin Laoda."

After exiting the villa, Qin Zhong gave a few more instructions to Second Sister, then headed straight to the main hall.

"Where's Seventh Sister?" As soon as he entered, Qin Zhong looked for someone.

"I'm here, Big Brother," Cheng Xiao was still examining the mech. Hearing Qin Zhong call for her, she immediately responded.

"Can you contact Lord Pan?"

"Uh, no, I can't. He always appears suddenly."

"This situation, we're a bit out of control. Why isn't Lord Pan here yet?"

"Big Brother, look at this mech, it's so cool!" Sixth Brother was still caressing the mech's chest.

Qin Zhong had been busy talking with Mo Li and indeed hadn't looked closely.

So he examined it carefully. This thing was about 1.9 meters tall, slightly bulkier than a normal person, and a person should be able to wear it to fight. There was a protrusion on its back, covering the entire back, which should house the engine and weapons.

Approaching and touching the outer shell, it felt warm and smooth like jade, without the typical coldness of metal.

He knocked on it; it was incredibly hard.

"Everyone, step back." Qin Zhong took out his pistol, motioning for everyone to keep their distance.

Everyone quickly hid behind their Big Brother.

"Bang!" A 9mm pistol round struck the mech at close range.

The bullet bounced right off, leaving no dent on the mech's surface.

"Big Brother, did Mr. Mo say how this thing can be used or worn?" Sixth Brother, fearing the mech might get damaged, stopped Qin Zhong.

"He didn't say. I feel like he's still waiting for Lord Pan to arrive."

"This mech might also be a gift for Lord Pan. You see, it can move on its own, so it probably can recognize its master. Otherwise, if anyone could wear it and it was seized by an enemy, wouldn't that be very dangerous?" Third Leader analyzed from the side.

"I also don't know what's written in that letter. We shouldn't open it, should we?" Sixth Brother reminded everyone about the mysterious envelope.

"Right. Put this away first; we won't look. That's not proper." Qin Zhong took out the envelope and gave it to Cheng Xiao, instructing her to take it upstairs and place it in Pan Han's room later.

"Alright, no more studying. It's getting late; everyone hurry and rest. Even if Lord Pan doesn't come back, we still have to proceed with construction as planned." Qin Zhong checked his watch and quickly urged everyone to go to bed.

"Yes, Big Brother." Everyone obeyed and dispersed.

...

Z Tower Main Base, Conference Hall.

"What? Dawn Base has actually developed to this extent?" A very handsome man, after hearing A Niu's report, flew into a rage.

This person was none other than Z Tower's Big Leader, Li Bailong! Several years ago, it was he who led Z Tower to dominate, gradually becoming the largest gang in the area.

"Big Leader! It's absolutely true. If there's even half a lie, I am willing to suffer the punishment of flaying," A Niu stated emphatically, swearing a solemn oath.

"So, the mission failed, and it shouldn't be blamed on you, huh?" Li Bailong's eyebrows furrowed, his gaze like lightning, and a terrifying pressure was released.

A Niu felt as if thousands of pounds had been pressed upon him, his legs trembled like sieves, and large beads of sweat instantly covered his forehead.

"No, no, Big Leader, I didn't mean that. The mission failed, and I am willing to be punished. It's just that the situation at Dawn Base must be reported truthfully. Otherwise, if we let them develop, they will definitely come looking for us within half a year," A Niu pushed against the pressure, stating his reason.

"Hmph! Seeing that you're considering the organization, you are spared from capital punishment, but you cannot escape living punishment. Go down later and receive 10 lashes first. Each squad member will have 10 contribution points deducted." Li Bailong felt that A Niu's words had some merit, so he withdrew the pressure.

"Thank you, Big Leader!" A Niu quickly prostrated himself in gratitude. The other members of the squad also breathed a sigh of relief and quickly knelt to express their thanks.

"Third Leader. Tell me your thoughts." Li Bailong's expression instantly changed, and he asked the tall, thin man beside him with a benevolent look.

This person was Z Tower's Third Leader, Li Qinglong. This was the guy who had once defiled Cheng Xiao and misled A Niu.

"From what I remember, they were just a seven-person squad before. I didn't expect them to develop like this so quickly. It seems they have an expert among them!" Li Qinglong showed no emotion, neither joy nor sorrow.

"How about it, do you want to lead a team to check it out?"

"Sure, then let's go have some fun. I haven't had a chance to act in a long time."

"You truly are my dear younger brother. Go, take as many people as you deem fit."

"Big Brother! Why do you always let Third Brother go? Why don't you give me a chance?" The speaker was Z Tower's Second Leader, Li Xiaofeng.

That's right, the three of them were family.

"Xiaofeng! You're a woman, so don't get involved in all this fighting and killing. Isn't it nice to just play with men every day?" Li Bailong looked at his sister with doting eyes.

"It's boring. It's always the same few people back and forth; I'm already tired of them," Li Xiaofeng said with a click of her tongue.

"Third Leader, this time, try to capture the master of Dawn Base. If he's a pretty boy, let your sister play with him first, and then flay him."

"Hehehe. Deal!" Li Qinglong became interested as soon as he heard about flaying. He had a chance today, but unfortunately, Big Leader pardoned A Niu's squad.

"A Niu, this time Third Leader will lead the team. You must redeem yourself through meritorious service, do you understand?" Li Bailong suddenly adopted a devilish expression, his face grim as he spoke.

"Understood! Please rest assured, Big Leader, the squad will fight bravely to kill the enemy."

"Hmm, you go down and receive your lashes first."

"Thank you, Big Leader, for sparing my life." A Niu let out a long breath and led his team out to receive their punishment. The other members of the squad wiped their sweat, finally having escaped a calamity.

After A Niu left, Li Bailong changed his expression again, smiling as he looked at Li Qinglong.

"Third Brother, how do you plan to deal with them?"

"Oh, Big Brother, the three of us are all Intermediate Evolvers, what else do we need to prepare? Let's just go kill them directly and be done with it," Li Xiaofeng said with disdain from the side.

"Xiaofeng, you're being mischievous again. As the saying goes, even to kill a chicken, you need a butcher's knife. It's always right to prepare more."

"Tch, if you ask me. Third Brother can go alone. Those weaklings will probably all be taken down in an hour."

"That's not right! They have thousands of people, ample weapons, and a Rabbit Army. Think about how many resources that would cost. This mysterious master must have great power. He might even come from a major faction, perhaps even an Intermediate Evolver himself. It's not appropriate for Third Leader to go alone!" Li Bailong quickly refuted his sister's opinion.

"Big Brother, Second Sister, I'm going to hit them with a 'Three-Axe Attack'!" Li Qinglong slowly revealed his plan, as if it had been brewing in his mind for a long time.