The sky was filled with banknotes and gold coins, which were scattered in mid-air like a sudden rain. Under the dim light, it looked so dreamy and decadent.
Beneath this sea of banknotes, Zhou Xiao suddenly understood the meaning of self-discipline. Self-discipline is not about persisting in something for a long time, but about restraining oneself and guarding one's nature in this world full of desires.
In that instant, Zhou Xiao seemed to understand why he had gained far fewer self-discipline points during his time in the lower district.
His heart is no longer pure.
...
"I'll return the money to you, and this so-called star boxer project can now come to an end."
Zhou Xiao gently held the scabbard that Xiao Hao had customized for him. It was as if his heart had been pulled out of this world full of desires. It was as if the scabbard not only concealed the blade, but also his greed.
"..." Scott, who had just been hit in the face with money by Zhou Xiao, was taken aback for a moment, then a wildly unrestrained smile appeared on his aged face:
"No way, it can't really end just because someone returns the money! Even without you and me, there will be others profiting! Even without me, the fight club and star fighters will still exist in another form!"
Yes.
Scott is right.
Underground, or rather, wherever there are people, there is the existence of humanity.
When a person has a small house, he will want a bigger house. When he has a bigger house, he will want a whole lot of houses. He will try every means, including but not limited to vicious and hypocritical methods, to plunder all the resources he can get his hands on.
Human nature is driven by desires... and trying to suppress these desires...
Zhou Xiao thought of Schwarz. He remembered Schwarz saying that if he wanted to protect the lower district, he would have to use extremely powerful force to suppress the ugliness of human nature.
He was somewhat dismissive at the time, but now, looking at it... it seems that the rational results calculated by the supercomputer do indeed make sense.
Zhou Xiao looked at Scott, whose mocking smile sounded rather grating to him.
Since that's the case...
...
[Buzz—]
In an instant, many of the automated soldiers in the mechanical settlement seemed to be controlled, and their electronic eyes turned completely red.
[The person in charge of access control has been changed to Dr. Zhou Xiao]
[Complete the current command and take control of the lower-level area...]
[Execute command...]
The mission objectives of these automated soldiers were all changed without exception, and large numbers of them rushed from the mining area toward Rocky Town and the Fight Club.
A large number of automated soldiers poured out, creating a unique and awe-inspiring sight.
"What happened?! Where did everyone go?!" Clara stared blankly at the group of automatons running away, with no one paying any attention to her.
"As expected... variables are variables, full of uncertainty." Schwarz also came out of the castle at this moment. He knew that many of the automatons he used to control were now out of his control.
These uncontrolled automatons all share a common characteristic: they have all been treated by Zhou Xiao, the cyber doctor.
"Mr. Schwarz..."
"Let's go, Clara, let's follow them and see."
...
At the fight club, Seele was still waiting outside for Zhou Xiao to leave, but before Zhou Xiao could leave, the three-armed mechanical beings who had come with Zhou Xiao and were no less powerful than Schwarz seemed to have received some kind of summons, and they activated their weapons and rushed towards the club.
Because of his large size, the entire club's main gate was visibly smashed open, creating a large crack.
"Jarvis has taken over the Fight Club. No one is allowed to leave without permission..." Jarvis's voice unit announced, leaving everyone in the Fight Club and the mechanical beings somewhat bewildered.
"Oh no!"
Seele, who was outside the club, sensed something was wrong and hurriedly pulled out her scythe, which had been fitted with a new handle, and rushed inside.
"No entry!" Jarvis said as Seele tried to barge in.
"Get out of the way!" Xi'er wanted to find Zhou Xiao, because she felt that all of this was definitely related to Zhou Xiao.
This will free you~ This will free you~
Despite a barrage of powerful attacks, she couldn't break through Jarvis's defenses. Thanks to Zhou Xiao's modifications and upgrades, Jarvis's three hands were incredibly agile, allowing him to launch surprise attacks on her every time...
"What a hassle..."
Seele was about to give it a try when a fellow Earthfire member called out to her from nearby.
"The boss wants us to go and support the mining area..."
“?” Seele raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Support the mining area?"
Seele gave Jarvis, who was blocking the doorway, a cold look, and then ran towards the mining area.
...
Inside the fight club.
Scott, hearing the sudden cessation of the noise and commotion outside, knew deep down that he was doomed today. So, with the thought that he might as well deal with Zhou Xiao before he died, and see if there was any chance of survival, he continued:
"What's the point of killing him? Even if you have extraordinary power, you couldn't save that Xiao Hao, and you can't change anything!"
"Why not continue cooperating with me! You have the power! I have the brains. We can dominate the lower districts, no... the entire Berlöberg isn't out of the question!"
"So, you're saying you're really smart?" Zhou Xiao's longsword sliced open Scott's neck without warning. As the blade went deeper, his brain tissue was gradually exposed. Zhou Xiao glanced at it and realized that his so-called "smart brain" was just so-so.
"Big brother...big brother, this really has nothing to do with me!"
Seeing Zhou Xiao's ruthlessness, the underling who had just been leaking information suddenly knelt on the ground with a thud, trembling and terrified.
He just wanted to live...
Everyone wants to live.
Zhou Xiao thought for a moment and didn't kill him. Instead, he let him leave. As the man scrambled out, the sound of a grenade exploding echoed.
Zhou Xiao suddenly realized that he was Jarvis outside who had given the order that no one was allowed to leave.
Very hasty.
But... so be it if I die.
Judging from the man's behavior, he didn't quite believe that the man hadn't taken a few lives.
Zhou Xiao glanced around the dimly lit room and the blood-stained banknotes scattered on the floor. The pungent smell of blood filled the room, but he felt nothing.
Is it said that they avenged Xiao Hao?
But Xiao Hao didn't die directly at Scott's hands, and besides, no one forced Xiao Hao to do this job...
Does it mean that the status quo has been changed?
It seems not.
Even if one Scott is gone, another "Scott" will appear; wherever there are people, there will be disputes and man-made disasters.
Zhou Xiao knew that the gloom in his heart wouldn't dissipate anytime soon.
...
P.S.: I'm begging for everything, I'm begging for everything.
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