CIATB Chapter 186 Disdain!
Chapter 186 Disdain!
Qin Xiao's hand had only reached halfway when it was locked onto by Tengshe's cold electronic eyes.
Those deep blue pupils suddenly contracted, emitting a low, mechanical hiss.
"Step back."
The voice carried a clear warning tone.
Qin Xiao stood frozen in place, his hand hanging in mid-air, caught in a dilemma.
"I don't sleep with anyone other than my master."
Tengshe's voice grew even colder.
It slowly raised its head, its enormous snake head looking down at Qin Xiao.
The bronze scales rubbed together, producing a piercing metallic sound.
Qin Xiao swallowed.
He could feel the oppressive atmosphere.
It doesn't come from body size, but from something deeper.
Like prey being targeted by a top predator.
"Brother Yan..."
Qin Xiao looked at Zhang Yan for help.
Zhang Yan walked over and placed his hand on the scales of the Teng Snake.
"Don't scare him."
The serpent's eyes immediately became docile.
It lowered its head and rubbed its snake head against Zhang Yan's palm.
"Master, I will only listen to you."
Qin Xiao watched this scene with mixed feelings.
Envy, jealousy, and a vague sense of frustration.
"Alright."
Zhang Yan patted Tengshe's head.
"You should go into hibernation now."
The serpent obediently coiled up in the center of the energy matrix.
Blue light seeped out from between the scales and gradually dimmed.
Finally, those eyes slowly closed.
The entire third basement level fell silent once again.
Qin Xiao stood still for a long time.
"Brother Yan."
He suddenly spoke.
"Is this thing... really a machine?"
Zhang Yan did not answer.
He simply turned and walked towards the elevator platform.
"I'm gone."
Qin Xiao followed.
But Tengshe's words kept echoing in my mind.
I don't sleep with anyone other than my master.
That tone.
That attitude.
It doesn't look like a cold, lifeless machine at all.
more like...
A life with self-awareness.
……
7 PM.
When Zhang Yan returned to the villa, Nie Qingcheng was already busy in the kitchen.
She was wearing a loose white shirt.
The hem just covers the top of the thighs.
Two straight, long legs were exposed to the air.
She was wearing a pair of fluffy slippers.
Zhang Yan walked over and wrapped his arms around her waist from behind.
"What are you doing?"
Nie Qingcheng did not turn around.
She was intently slicing potatoes into shreds.
"Scrambled eggs with tomatoes".
She paused.
"And shredded potatoes."
Zhang Yan glanced down at the cutting board.
The potato shreds are of varying thicknesses.
Some look like chopsticks, and some look like matchsticks.
"Do you need any help?"
"Need not."
Nie Qingcheng stubbornly shook her head.
"Go wash your hands and wait to eat."
Zhang Yan smiled.
He let go of her hand and walked to the dining table to sit down.
Nie Qingcheng continued cutting potatoes.
The movements were slow and deliberate.
It was as if they were completing an extremely important task.
Ten minutes later.
Two dishes were served.
Stir-fried eggs with tomatoes is pretty normal.
But that plate of shredded potatoes...
Zhang Yan stared at the various shapes of potato strips on the plate, lost in thought.
"How is it?"
Nie Qingcheng sat opposite her, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
Zhang Yan picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of the thickest potato shred, and put it in his mouth.
I chewed it twice.
"It's a little raw."
Nie Qingcheng's face instantly fell.
"I've been cooking this for ages..."
Zhang Yan picked up another one.
"But the taste is alright."
Nie Qingcheng's eyes lit up again.
"real?"
"Um."
Zhang Yan nodded.
He picked up a few more shredded potatoes.
Although the taste is indeed not very good.
But he still finished it all.
Nie Qingcheng looked at him, a smile playing on her lips.
"I'll practice again next time."
"it is good."
Zhang Yan put down his chopsticks.
"By the way, how's Tianji Security doing?"
Nie Qingcheng's expression immediately turned serious.
"Are you planning to use mechanical beasts for security?"
Zhang Yan shook his head.
"We don't plan to expose the mechanical beast for the time being."
He picked up his water glass and took a sip.
"The main purpose of the 'Opening the Heavenly Secrets' security measures is to cover up the truth."
"It will give me a place to make mechanical beasts."
Nie Qingcheng frowned.
"Then what do you need such a big venue for?"
Zhang Yan remained silent for a few seconds.
"Responding to the ruins."
His voice was very soft.
But Nie Qingcheng heard it very clearly.
Her fingers tightened slightly.
"That thing...is it dangerous?"
"Um."
Zhang Yan did not hide anything.
"The system says it's waking up."
"I don't have much time left."
Nie Qingcheng stood up.
She walked to Zhang Yan's side and reached out to hug his head.
"What do you need me to do?"
Zhang Yan raised his head.
In my line of sight was Nie Qingcheng's stunningly beautiful face.
"You don't need to do anything."
He reached out and took her hand.
"Just be well."
Nie Qingcheng lowered her head.
Their foreheads touched.
"I don't want to do nothing."
Her voice was very soft.
I want to help you.
Zhang Yan remained silent.
He simply gripped her hand tightly.
……
The next morning.
Zhang Yan brought Qin Xiao to the Tiangongfang hot spring resort.
The car is parked in the parking lot.
After Qin Xiao got out of the car, the first thing he saw was the huge bronze statue of Guan Yu.
"Is this the Xingtian you were talking about?"
He took a few steps closer.
Looking up at the three-meter-tall bronze statue.
"right."
Zhang Yan walked up to the bronze statue.
He raised his hand and gently tapped the statue's leg.
"Xingtian, transform!"
next second.
Countless cracks suddenly appeared on the surface of the bronze statue.
The sound of metal scraping together rang out.
The cracks widened rapidly.
The intricate internal mechanical structure is exposed.
Qin Xiao's eyes widened.
He watched as the bronze statue unfolded little by little.
Guan Gong's face split in two.
The body flips over to the sides.
Finally, an imposing mech appeared before him.
Xingtian.
It is even more ferocious than the Teng Snake.
His entire body was covered in weapons.
Chainsaw sword, rotary cannon, rocket launcher.
Each component tells a story about its purpose.
kill.
Qin Xiao's breathing became rapid.
His hands started itching again.
"Brother Yan..."
He had just opened his mouth.
Zhang Yan reached out and stopped him.
"Don't think about it."
"I'm not giving you this one."
Qin Xiao's face instantly fell.
Why?
"Because you can't control it."
Zhang Yan said calmly.
"Xingtian's combat style is too aggressive."
"Your reaction speed can't keep up."
Qin Xiao opened his mouth.
I want to refute this.
But in the end, he kept quiet.
Because he knew Zhang Yan was right.
"Let's go."
Zhang Yan turned and walked into the resort.
"Go to the hot springs."
Qin Xiao followed behind.
But his gaze remained fixed on Xing Tian.
Upon seeing Zhang Yan, the staff immediately bowed respectfully.
"Hello, Mr. Zhang."
Zhang Yan nodded.
"Prepare a private hot spring room."
"Yes."
The staff immediately made arrangements.
Ten minutes later.
Zhang Yan and Qin Xiao sat in the hot spring pool.
A few petals floated on the steaming water.
Qin Xiao leaned against the edge of the pool.
I closed my eyes and enjoyed the temperature of the hot spring.
But he kept thinking about Xing Tian.
"Brother Yan."
He suddenly spoke.
Is Xing Tian stronger than Xuan Xie?
Zhang Yan opened his eyes.
"Theoretically, yes."
He looked at Xing Tian, who was standing not far away.
"But it has flaws."