Sci-Fi World: My Alternate Selves Are Mechanical Gods
Chapter 13

Sain Mechanical Killer, Qi Xun in Action!

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In the living room.

"Heh, that bastard Qi Xun, hoarding so much unknown currency and getting caught. It's just desserts."

On the sofa, Wang Zhong held a [Mechanical Phone A10] in his right hand, a smirk on his lips as he spoke with schadenfreude.

He didn't hide his delight at all.

"Alright, Wang Zhong, you're starting work tomorrow. Any plans?"

From the other end of the phone, Li Ying's hearty voice came through, "Want me to put in a word with the higher-ups and transfer you to my reconnaissance team?"

Li Ying was a [Level 3 Psionic Warrior]. At the same time, he led twenty reconnaissance members, all [Level 1 Psionic Warriors], responsible for dealing with street gangs in the city and carrying out dangerous missions like apprehending criminals.

"Oh, Captain, you know I'm just a regular Psionic Warrior. Fighting and killing isn't really my thing..."

"However, speaking of which, I actually do have something I need your help with, Captain..."

On the sofa, Wang Zhong said to Li Ying with a serious expression, "It's like this, I want a nearly damaged Psionic Battle Suit, the initial level one. With the protection of this Basic Psionic Battle Suit, my strength can reach [Level 2 Psionic Warrior]. That way, I can handle any danger I encounter."

From the other end of the phone, Li Ying assured him, "That's no problem. But, a nearly damaged [Basic Psionic Battle Suit] will cost you three thousand yuan. You better not renege on this payment, kid."

Clear accounts between brothers.

This was Li Ying's principle.

Wang Zhong had no objections to this, so after discussing meeting at their workplace the next day, they both hung up.

After hanging up, Wang Zhong clenched his right fist and said expectantly, "This way, my third [Primary Mechanical Creation] will have a target."

Basic Psionic Battle Suit.

This was standard equipment for every [Psionic Plainclothes Officer].

A [Level 1 Psionic Warrior] who wore this [Basic Psionic Battle Suit] could boost their physical strength by nearly fifty percent and also gain defense against ordinary bullet fire.

Even for a [Level 2 Psionic Warrior], wearing this [Basic Psionic Battle Suit] could increase their physical strength by nearly thirty percent.

Logically speaking, Wang Zhong, being an [External Plainclothes Officer], shouldn't be able to obtain this [Basic Psionic Battle Suit]. However, there were always exceptions.

For instance, with Captain Li Ying vouching for him, Wang Zhong could qualify to wear this [Basic Psionic Battle Suit].

Of course.

As an external member, the [Basic Psionic Battle Suit] Wang Zhong could obtain would only be those that were close to being scrapped.

Only if Wang Zhong became a [Captain Level] Psionic Plainclothes Officer could he openly acquire a brand-new [Basic Psionic Battle Suit].

Wang Zhong had no intention of breaking certain rules.

Anyway, with the [Mechanical Evolution LV1] Cleric Ability in hand, there was no difference between a new [Basic Psionic Battle Suit] and a nearly scrapped one.

Suburbs.

In Mien's rented room.

"Tap, tap."

A young man in a tight black suit walked slowly down the hallway of the rented room.

He was a short-haired young man with delicate features, a hint of blue electricity flickering in his right eye. Currently, he was using his [Sain Mechanical Prosthetic Eye] to scan the entire rented room, analyzing any remaining clues.

"The company detected that the Electric Heart left on Mien has disappeared..."

"Even all data tracking cannot locate that Electric Heart..."

"From the traces at the scene, Mien had fought with a Psionic Warrior. Although the bloodstains on the floor have been cleaned, some clues remain..."

"Furthermore, the bathtub in the restroom is pitch black, and there are some human tissues remaining. It's suspected that Mien's body has been completely incinerated..."

"It seems I must find the last person Mien contacted to have any chance of knowing who this mysterious person is, the one who killed Mien and stole the [Sain Mechanical Company]'s Electric Heart..."

A moment later, the short-haired young man took a portion of the human ashes and quietly left the rented room.

Sain Mechanical Killer.

These were assassins trained by the [Sain Mechanical Company], dogs used by the company to handle unsavory matters.

City.

Inside a prison.

In the visiting room.

Qi Xun, wearing a brown prisoner uniform and with a buzz cut, stared coldly at his former subordinate sitting opposite him.

However, compared to the past, Qi Xun's brows held less arrogance and more a sense of decline.

Currently, standing before Qi Xun was a lawyer, a bespectacled man in a suit.

"Mr. Qi, what is the matter that brings you to see me?"

"After all, my fees are not low. A consultation fee of one thousand currency per hour..."

Dong Liang's right hand clutched a black briefcase. He looked up and said to Qi Xun with a purely professional expression.

If one looked closely, they could also see a hint of contempt in his eyes.

For lawyers like them, seeing someone they once had to flatter fall on hard times was a rare pleasure.

"Enough with the nonsense. I know what your law firm is capable of."

"I merely possessed undeclared currency. I'm sure your law firm has the ability to get this charge dropped."

Across from him, Qi Xun suddenly interrupted Dong Liang's speech. He stared directly at the other man and got straight to the point, saying, "I have a friend who can pay your law firm's fee of one hundred thousand currency for me."

Upon hearing that Qi Xun was willing to pay the fee of one hundred thousand currency, a somewhat polite smile suddenly appeared on Dong Liang's purely professional face. He confidently said to Qi Xun, "Mr. Qi, please rest assured. As long as the fee is paid, our law firm will definitely handle this matter for you."

"After all, our law firm's motto is that money can move the gods and resolve all troubles."

"Good, I trust your law firm's reputation. My friend lives at..."

Next, Qi Xun told Dong Liang a private account number using a form of coded language.

After they talked for a while, Dong Liang stood up and left the visiting room with a satisfied expression.

Behind Dong Liang, however, was Qi Xun with a grim expression.

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