Moving to the Golden Courtyard

They were both quite straightforward. Actually, there were many opportunities to counterattack during the process.

No matter what, Xu Qi and Mei weren't professionals. Their knowledge of how to disarm and capture prisoners needed improvement, but Kafka and the other woman didn't plan to resist further.

Mei easily tied them up.

Xu Qi, of course, saw this.

"So, you're planning to give me preferential treatment as a prisoner?"

"Yeah, you didn't really resist, did you?"

"I can also tell you that the initial order I received was to stall you. At the time, I was a bit confused as to why it was 'stall'... Now I understand."

Xu Qi frowned. These two... were they really terrorists? So easy to talk to?

"What happens next?"

Despite Mei's outward calm, she was only able to suppress her inner panic because Xu Qi was there.

No way... these... these are terrorists!

"Hey, kid, you've done enough."

The sudden voice startled all four of them. A flat flying object abruptly appeared in the room, and the voice coming from it was none other than—Mobius!

Kafka's expression changed drastically!

"You're not dead!?"

"Ha! Yeah... of course, I'm not dead. Don't I have to thank you for that? You, Anti-Entropy folks..."

They knew each other.

That was obvious.

"Xu Qi, take Mei to Jiuting Base to support Alysia and the others. I'll handle the negotiations here."

"Okay!"

With complete trust in Mobius, Xu Qi dropped his guns, grabbed Mei's hand, and left the scene.

He didn't even bother to deal with fingerprints and such. With Mobius there, she would consider things even more thoroughly than he would.

Once the roar of a car engine outside started up again, Mobius slowly said, "It's been a long time, Kafka, Hiora."

Raven turned her head away, seemingly unwilling to talk to Mobius.

As for Kafka... having recovered from her initial shock, she had regained her composure.

"I was wondering why that kid's physical fitness was so extraordinary. With you around, it all makes sense."

"Heh... no need to flatter me. You should be more concerned about yourself."

A smiley face emoticon appeared on the flying object's display screen—(￣︶￣)

"Mobius, you haven't changed a bit... but I must give you a word of warning—if you want to stop Xia Ya, acting too hastily won't work."

At the Golden Courtyard's central control console, Mobius frowned.

What did this woman mean?

"Xia Ya is a terrifying man. I don't even know if Anti-Entropy is using him, or if he's using Anti-Entropy... I would have told Xu Qi these things even if I didn't tell you."

"What? You're not going to tell me you've had a change of heart, are you?"

"Whatever, but I've said all I needed to say."

28. Mei? Who?

In the central room of the Golden Courtyard, Griseo suddenly walked in.

Sensing this, Mobius couldn't help but raise an eyebrow—after all, Little Griseo didn't really like to play with her, that weird aunt.

"What's wrong? Griseo?"

Even so, Mobius liked Griseo quite a bit. Who wouldn't? That little girl with the sweet, soft voice.

"Auntie Mobius, Mommy Aponia said that the crowdfunding group of big brothers and sisters is now saving many lives—is that true?"

Griseo moved closer to Mobius, but what she said wasn't very pleasant to hear.

What do you mean, Auntie Mobius? Everyone else is a big brother or sister?

Mobius sighed. Oh well, whatever.

"Yes, Little Griseo. They are all working hard to prevent a disaster."

"Then!" Little Griseo looked up, mustered her courage, and said, "Griseo wants to work hard too! Although I can't go out with the big brothers and sisters, Griseo wants to be able to help everyone!"

A child's simple words can often strike the heart with the strongest impact.

Mobius looked at Griseo with affection, almost moved to tears—Hmph! Much better than that disobedient Xu kid.

But speaking of which...

Mobius raised an eyebrow, as if remembering something, and took Griseo's hand, saying, "Speaking of which, there really is something that needs Little Griseo's help."

"Hmm?"

"Come on, Griseo, take your paintbrush, let's go paint."

"Paint? Where are we painting?"

"On the Exoskeleton Armor that your Xu Qi gege will most likely be using. Remember, Griseo, you must imbue it with his spiritual will to complete your artwork~"

Little Griseo pursed her lips, then nodded emphatically and said, "Yes! Griseo understands!"

"To be honest, even though I brought you in, I don't believe any of that nonsense Xu Qi spouted." Inside Jiuting Base, Xin An walked ahead, with Alysia and the others following behind her.

Even Xu Qi hadn't expected Xin An to agree to help him. If helping him find information earlier was just repaying a debt... Xu Qi really couldn't think of a reason for this time.

But the result was good. With Xin An around, they maintained unimpeded progress.

Although it was unlikely that anyone would notice such a group in the middle of the night, the only ones they needed to watch out for were the security guards.

That's why Xu Qi had Yae come along.

Knock them out if necessary!

"No matter what, Xia Ya is still his shifu. Saying his own shifu is going to commit a terrorist attack? He really has some imagination." Xin An grumbled as she walked ahead.

Alysia, following behind, thought, Then why did you bring us in here?

Of course, Alysia only dared to think these words in her heart. She knew that girls needed to save face. Only a fool like Xu Qi wouldn't care about such things.

"Speaking of which, where's Xu Qi? Why didn't he come with us?"

Instantly, Pardofelis, Fu Hua, and Yae, who were following behind, perked up their ears!

They seemed to smell... gossip!

"He and Mei went to find Xia Ya."

Going to find Xia Ya didn't surprise Xin An, but…

"Mei? Who?"

Not even knowing who Mei is? This was the first time Alysia had seen a woman who was interested in Xu Qi but didn't know of Mei's existence.

"Um… Xu Qi's girlfriend."

Not really, but Alysia subconsciously said it anyway.

Of course, she didn't know that—she was now.

"Ha! That guy can even get a girlfriend?" Xin An's face showed disdain. That idiot whose mind was only filled with work could never be with a creature like a girlfriend.

"We're here. The big warehouse is up ahead. You're saying… Xia Ya might build a train that never stops?"

Getting down to business, she couldn't let these two women keep probing. Yae immediately stepped forward and said seriously, "Although it sounds incredible, it's likely the truth."

Xin An frowned.

She hesitated for a moment, then finally sighed.

She was defeated by Xu Qi…

Xin An glanced at the time.

"The time is 3:46 AM, and the earliest track inspection vehicle to leave the warehouse will be in action at 4:30 AM. Normally, to let you on the train for inspection, I'd have to ask the construction site…"

Xin An looked at the four somewhat bewildered women in front of her and couldn't help but click her tongue—how are they all so beautiful?

"Time is limited. Here's the departure schedule."

With that, Xin An took out the departure schedule she had prepared earlier and handed it to Alysia and the others.

"Check each train from top to bottom. Xu Qi said you have the means to inspect them, so I'll just believe him for now. Move quickly! I'll communicate with the station dispatch.

Remember! Don't let the drivers or the night shift inspectors find out! If you're discovered, and they ask, just say…"

Xin An had originally planned to have them pretend to be suppliers, but the problem was—you're all so damn pretty! No one would believe you're suppliers!

"Forget it! If you're discovered, just tell them my name, or Xu Qi's! Here, his name might be more useful than the manager's."

Meanwhile, at Jinqiao Base on Line 9.

When Kevin and his group arrived, the treatment they received was basically the same as at Jiuting Base, except the person responsible for receiving them was a man.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Yao Yuchen. As for my position… I'm the team leader of the night inspection shift tonight."

Kevin and the others exchanged glances, obviously not understanding how significant this night inspection team leader position was.

"Anyway, I have the authority to let you on the train for inspection."

Unlike Alysia's group, this group was mostly made up of seasoned corporate slaves. Kevin immediately realized that the other party's words had a hidden meaning.

"It will put you under a lot of pressure, won't it?"

Yao Yuchen, who was walking ahead, paused, but then chuckled.

"Indeed, if I'm discovered, my position as team leader will be in jeopardy. Oh, right, here, take this. It's the departure schedule. Check each train in order from top to bottom. There's not much time left."

Kevin solemnly accepted it, while also feeling somewhat emotional inside.

Even so... you're choosing to help them? No, more accurately, to help Xu Qi?

"Don't overthink it. That guy and I were roommates in college. If his son's in trouble, how can I, as his 'dad,' just stand by?"

How very in line with modern young people's communication style...

"Although I still can't quite believe that Supervisor Xia Ya would do something like this... but whatever! If Xu Qi thinks so, there must be a reason!"

Yao Yuchen spoke with great conviction.

"He's been like this since college. That guy always makes the right call... you guys are his good friends too, right? Don't let him down..."

"Of course." Kevin's tone was equally resolute as he said this.

"Like Xu Qi, I absolutely won't let that kind of terrifying thing... happen again."

In the name of [Salvation]!

29,Elysia, Embezzling on the Job, Huh?

On the Line 9 train, Xin An watched with curiosity as Elysia pulled a cylindrical, tracked robot from her backpack.

"What's this?"

"This is Klein. With her around, she can detect any faults this train might have."

What kind of black technology... just this little thing? Although Xin An had heard that the new Mode Capital Metro lines were starting to introduce this kind of automated inspection robot at their bases.

But in terms of accuracy or...

Before Xin An could even finish the thought in her head, she suddenly felt a green light scan her.

Then, this green robot called Klein accurately located the carriage's electrical cabinet, and many small mechanical arms extended from inside the robot.

They transformed into the shape of a wire, and then