War Begins

After the commotion over the "Unknown Liquid," several regiment leaders, headed by Yan Chen, began discussing defensive measures.

Footsteps approached. A man in a black trench coat walked onto the seventh floor. He seemed to have just woken up and kept yawning. A "husky" followed behind him.

"Who does he belong to?"

"Not us."

"Never seen him before."

The confidants of several regiment leaders all denied knowing him.

"Friend, wait downstairs for now. Once we've finished discussing our defensive measures, we'll notify you."

A refined-looking man in a perfectly tailored suit and gold-rimmed glasses blocked Su Xiao. His attitude was fairly polite.

"Hm?"

Still somewhat groggy, Su Xiao had a cigarette between his teeth. He had taken a nap while he had the chance. Who knew whether he would have any opportunities to rest during the next ten days?

"Friend, what I'm saying is..."

"Let him in."

Yan Chen's voice came from inside.

"Please."

The man in the suit gestured for him to enter. Yan Chen was his regiment leader.

Su Xiao entered the seventh floor. Unlike its previous silence, the place was now bustling. The smells of cigarettes, cigars, and red wine mingled together.

Contractors with all kinds of expressions stood or sat throughout the seventh floor. Some were silent, while others shouted loudly. The only thing they had in common was the faint bloodlust clinging to them. It was obvious at a glance that they were all desperate criminals—the sort who would risk their lives against someone at the slightest provocation.

"We meet again."

Siscon Yan Chen greeted Su Xiao, then continued discussing the defensive plan with the other regiment leaders.

Su Xiao walked forward, making Yan Chen somewhat puzzled.

"This is a detailed map of the ancient ruins. I arrived earlier, so I drew it while I