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Chapter 62

Mann: I've Never Heard a Request Like That in My Life (4K)

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Rebecca nodded excitedly. "Okay!"

At this time, a strong voice came from the side. "Sorry, I'm late."

Chapter 63 Mann: I have never heard such a request in my life (4K)

A patio somewhere in Heywood the Glen.

The traffic on the road outside has become insignificant after being diluted by the walls and houses.

"What are we doing here?"

Mann I don't know why.

From Rebecca, he only knew that Su Xiao wanted to see him.

But don't know the reason.

"You'll know later, please let me show off for now," Su Xiao spread his legs, stood on the spot, and waved to Mann, "Now, attack me with all your strength."

"Why?" Mann was confused.

"Stop asking so many questions, just hit me."

Mann took a look at Su Xiao's thin body, and then compared it with his own arms and thighs, which were as strong as a calf.

If it had been anyone else, Mann might have punched him.

But Su Xiao has worked together before after all.

In addition, in the "afterlife", he almost caused a disaster.

It was all thanks to his efforts that no further tragedy occurred.

Due to both emotion and reason, Mann is unwilling to take action.

Of course, another reason is that he is afraid that he will strike too hard.

Su Xiao can't bear it.

Seeing that Mann refused to take action no matter what, Su Xiao resorted to aggressive tactics.

"You're a grown man. What's wrong with my mother-in-law? If I ask you to hit me, you can just hit me. If it's really bad, I won't ask you to pay for medical expenses. What are you afraid of?"

"Okay! OK! This is what you asked for! Don't blame me, Su!"

Mann clenched the mechanical prosthesis, raised his fist, and hit Su Xiao on the shoulder.

He only used 50% of the force of this punch, and it hit Su Xiao's shoulder.

Even if Su Xiao can't avoid it, it won't be too seriously injured.

However, before Mann's fist came, Su Xiao took a step aside and avoided his punch.

"Soft, haven't you eaten? Come again!"

Mann was stunned.

The right fist he swung out subconsciously turned into a whip and swept forward.

And there is no retention.

"Oops!"

After the punch was thrown, Mann realized that something was wrong.

But it was too late to pull back.

Unexpectedly, Su Xiao leaned over and calmly dodged the blow of the fist.

Got dodged twice in a row.

Mann's expression became serious.

No more mercy.

But even so.

But still can't hit Su Xiao.

The two sides fought for a while... To be precise, Mann attacked, Su Xiao defended, and Su Xiao declared the end.

"Okay, we're almost done here." Su Xiao looked at Mann who was panting a little and said, "Do you know why your fist can't hit me?"

Mann hesitated for a moment, and then said slowly, "You hid too quickly."

Su Xiao shook his hand and tapped his fingers on Mann's mechanical prosthesis.

"Not only is this the reason, there is another reason, and it lies within yourself."

"Because your mechanical prosthesis does not fit you well, you may have felt it yourself. When you punch, there is always a delay of nearly tenths of a second."

"In these few tenths of a second, if you are dealing with ordinary people, it may not be obvious, but if you are facing a melee master, it will expose a fatal flaw."

Rebecca once talked about it before when he was still in the next life.

The pair of mechanical prostheses Mann obtained from leader Animal Gang are actually not very easy to use.

Not long after replacing it, problems and malfunctions occurred.

Frequently stuck.

The reason why I am reluctant to change it is because even if it is like this, this is still the best prosthetic body that Mann has.

So, today I made an appointment with Rebecca.

Su Xiao specifically asked Mann to come too.

Mann No

Like something better?

Then show Su Xiao to him.

His own Power Gauntlet is better than his pair of mechanical prosthetics that often have problems.

And Mann is really excited.

"How much does it cost?"

Su Xiao Put out a few fingers.

"So expensive?"

Mann The fire that just rose in my heart.

It was like being poured a basin of cold water on it, and it was quickly extinguished.

This price greatly exceeded his psychological expectations.

Although he can also guess that the price of Power Gauntlet cannot be low.

But after he confirmed the price.

I still couldn't help but retreat in my heart.

Seeing his troubled expression, Su Xiao patted his shoulder.

"You don't need to pay the full amount, you can pay me back slowly in 24 installments, and you don't need to pay any interest. Moreover, if you really can't pay in any month, it doesn't matter, just pay it to me in the next month."

If it were anyone else, Su Xiao would not dare to be so generous.

But Mann is different.

From Mann, he could feel the same reliable energy as Jack.

That's why he agreed to let Mann pay on credit.

I also believe that Mann will never run away.

Seeing that Su Xiao allowed himself to repay the loan in installments, Mann agreed with gratitude.

After he returned home, he decided to find a reliable prosthetist to perform a replantation surgery to reattach his original hand.

Then he puts on Power Gauntlet from Su Xiao.

However, the only flaw of this Power Gauntlet is that it cannot have the Projectile Launch System that Mann likes built-in.

After all, there are gains and losses.

Compared with mechanical prostheses that break down all day long, this pair of Power Gauntlet is definitely better.

Thinking of this, Mann took the opportunity to order two pairs.

Except his own.

I also want to buy a pair for Dorio, who was once a member of Animal Gang.

So, in the next three weeks.

Su Xiao is staying in Weapon Modification Room in his the Glen apartment, doing things in seclusion.

It took three full weeks to finally produce three pairs of Power Gauntlet.

Except for the two pairs Mann and Dorio want.

The remaining pair were prepared by Su Xiao for Jack.

Originally, Su Xiao wanted to help V and Lucy build a pair for each of them.

But after Su Xiao asked them what he thought, both women said they didn't like it.

Therefore, Su Xiao only produced these three pairs.

Call Rebecca to make an appointment, and give her Power Gauntlet that Mann and Dorio want.

Su Xiao went back to his apartment.

I took a nice hot bath.

Then he fell asleep.

I slept all day and all night.

Wait until he gets up from bed and takes a look at the time.

It was only around four in the morning.

It's still dark outside.

Su Xiao lay on the bed for a while again.

I want to sleep until dawn and then get up again.

But I only slept for one day and one night.

Very full of energy.

I couldn't fall asleep no matter what.

Just at this moment, a phone call came in.

"Dudududu--dududu--"

The name displayed on Tactical Goggles is Jack.

"Hey Sue, are you up? The sun is shining on your butt."

"It's about four o'clock in the morning, and the sun is shining brightly. It's dim and bright outside, and the street lights haven't even gone out yet."

Jack chuckled, "Come down quickly, I'm already downstairs at your house."

"Why are you waiting downstairs? Didn't I give you exclusive permission as a resident? Why don't you just come up?"

"Isn't this about privacy? What if I catch you rubbing a tactical nuclear bomb in your hands and you want to kill me to silence me?" It can be seen that Jack is in a good mood, "Anyway, come down quickly and I will take you to see Old Wei."

"Old Wei?"

Su Xiao only feels that this name is familiar, but also a little strange.

I can't remember it all at once.

It seems like I have heard it somewhere before.

"Fuck! As I told you several times before, Watson District is the best prosthetic doctor. I should have taken you there a long time ago, but I've been busy during this period, so I always forget."

"Okay, okay, wait until I brush my teeth, wash my face, and put on some clothes."

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