With things having reached this point, their relationship had effectively torn apart, yet Fu Ya still spoke blatant nonsense with his eyes open. "There must be some misunderstanding between us, but don't do anything rash. Your temporary permit only has two days left..."
"I know. You can even revoke my authorization at any time and leave me unable to move an inch. But those immigration officers, those authority administrators, will definitely be interested in such a special route on You Chong Star. If it really comes to that, I'll do my best to bargain for a reduced sentence." Tai Yu spoke, then suddenly smiled. "Of course, I know I absolutely can't fall into your network of connections, especially that extremely vicious bearded guy downstairs... By the way, you people are fucking brutal. I'll be demanding compensation!"
"Tai Yu!"
"Kangsong Heisu Houlanggu..."
"What?"
The call had already disconnected. Fu Ya recalled those syllables, baffled and inexplicably creeped out.
He had already left the Water Bar while on the call and come outside to assess the situation. Now, from the outdoor entranceway of Yue Bay Hotel, he saw Tai Yu leap forward in the stepped building's terraced section across from him, narrowly evading a high-energy beam slicing in from below and to the side. The beam sheared through swathes of GG and shop signs, scattering streams of light everywhere. Tai Yu landed like a spirit ape. Rather than slowing, he accelerated, sprinting toward the heavy metal wall and the Sky Ring that circled Star Ring City's night sky.
Combined with Tai Yu's earlier words, Fu Ya suddenly understood. He hurriedly switched to his channel with Hei Sa. "He's trying to escape your jurisdiction..."
The defensive wall left behind from the Fortress era was one of the key markers separating the Inner Island