Fortunately, the gorilla was in a constant state of tension and didn't notice Chen Gu's odd choice of words. Off to one side, Man Suling used a maneuver called "Spirit Beast Offers a Treasure," presenting a dagger with both front paws.
Chen Gu took a look and saw that the dagger was slender and sharp, with beautiful lines. Moreover, it was well-crafted, with a handle inlaid with colorful gemstones.
He actually felt quite satisfied and gave Man Suling an "understanding" look after taking it.
The depth and complexity of that look were completely lost on Man Suling. She just knew that "Prince" was very happy, so she stuck out her little pink tongue and wagged her tail even more vigorously.
The gorilla really wanted to reach out and press down hard on that tail!
After receiving the dagger, Chen Gu activated his Nuclear Combat Technique, and like a gust of wind, he rushed out. Both the gorilla and Man Suling watched from the side, their faces revealing a rich mix of surprise, pity, and compassion. Almost every shift in their expression coincided with one or several thugs falling.
The gorilla felt a bit sour inside. This guy... he's improving too quickly. Just from this short performance, without using any powers, my hand-to-hand combat skills are probably no match for him now. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ Novᴇl_Fire(.)net
The gorilla clearly remembered fighting this goofball not long ago. Without using powers and relying only on hand-to-hand combat skills, Chen Gu had quickly found himself at a disadvantage.
For that, Chen Gu had even deliberately brandished a knife to scare him afterward...
How long has it been? Less than a month, and he has already reached this level! I need to work harder from now on, can't be lost in pleasures anymore, or else this grandson will definitely climb over my head!
The convoy outside was quickly dealt with. Chen Gu waved them over from the front. "Let's go, we must pick up the pace."
Juglans quickly realized something was wrong. From where the little henchmen died, it seemed there wasn't just one group of intruders. However, according to Gascolin's information, they should all be together and have no need to split up.
"That old codger is keeping something from me."
He thought about it and chose a direction to track.
While moving forward, Man Suling suddenly reached out and grabbed Gorilla Dad. The gorilla turned around and saw fear in Man Suling's eyes, her tail tucked tightly.
Chen Gu also stopped, and the three of them exchanged a gesture before quickly concealing all their auras and hiding.
From ahead in the tunnel, the rumbling sound of a convoy approached.
Soon, several modified hover vehicles appeared. The gorilla was shocked because the convoy consisted entirely of armored vehicles!
Two light armored vehicles were at the front and back. They were modified haphazardly, with weapon mounts welded onto every available space on their bodies. These included machine guns, short cannons, energy initiators, and so on.
The one in the middle was a much larger heavy armored vehicle. Contrary to the norm, both of its original energy cannons, usually on the left and right sides, had been removed. Instead, a thick, short Plasma Cannon was mounted on the front!
The convoy roared past as if in a hurry, without thoroughly searching the surroundings.
Only after they had passed did the three come out of the darkness. Chen Gu said, "There are very strong professionals on that vehicle!"
Man Suling nodded her dog head repeatedly.
The gorilla no longer had the energy to comment on his specially trained protégé. His knowledge and experience far exceeded the other two. He looked in the direction where the convoy disappeared and said gravely, "The warriors on those weapon mounts are elite, not the rabble of the underground world."
Chen Gu immediately perked up, "Who exactly is sitting in that vehicle?"
"Most likely one of the Ten Kings!"
The three continued talking as they came to a gigantic hole in the ground, which connected the two levels of the underground world. Man Suling sniffed, "That guy went down there."
Chen Gu was always tempted to toss her some snacks.
The hole was more than sixty meters in diameter, pitch-black below. Chen Gu sneered, "There are quite a few people lying in ambush."
These people weren't targeting them specifically but anyone moving from the first to the second level. They intended to extort a ransom or kill for food on the spot.
In this place, many had already become "addicted" to cannibalism.
Gorilla had a lot of experience dealing with this. He took out an empty can and threw it in the opposite direction.
The clatter of the can drew a commotion from the darkness below. Gorilla led them all to sneak down from the opposite direction.
But no sooner had they reached the second level than from the darkness behind Gorilla, suddenly, a curved blade of a sickle reached out, its sharp edge cunningly hooked around Gorilla's neck!
"Hehehe, such petty tricks can only fool those laughable newbies."
Chen Gu and Man Suling dared not make a rash move. Chen Gu surveyed the assailant in the dark, wearing a long hood that covered most of his face. The sickle in his hand was clearly a weapon perfected through countless experiences.
Man Suling crouched low, emitting a growl from her throat like that of a canine.
Chen Gu restrained her and asked, "What do you want?"
It was incredible that this person had managed to evade his and Man Suling's senses. This made him reluctant to use Entanglement Control readily; Gorilla's life was in the other's grip.
In this era, decapitation wasn't a fatal injury, but it required immediate medical attention. It was uncertain whether they could make it out in time from here.
"Money, food, energy, and the woman with you!"
"Hand over everything you have."
Chen Gu furrowed his brow, "How much money do you want?"
The figure in the shadow was extremely greedy, "How much do you have?"
Chen Gu opened his personal account, and the string of zeros made the other's breath hitch, momentarily losing focus.
Gorilla had already read Chen Gu's intention from his eyes or, to put it in old words... legend has it that dingbats are supernatural creatures with a mental connection that spans the Star Sea.
Gorilla quickly raised his hand to press down on the sickle.
BZZT! The metal blade vibrated rapidly.
And at the thought from Chen Gu, the dinner knife was already shot out.
Blood sprayed Gorilla's entire face and body. The attacker's head fell off, and the dinner knife, like a normal throwing knife, severed the neck and embedded itself in the ground.
Gorilla, emerging from his shock, wiped the blood from his face and handed the dinner knife back to Chen Gu. "I didn't expect you had this trick up your sleeve."
Chen Gu lifted an eyebrow proudly, "I have many skills up my sleeve, how much do you really know!"
He walked over, searched the body, and found the man had no eyes!
Gorilla understood as well, "I've heard that the underground world harbors such blind men, reportedly having modified themselves with some prohibited genetic drug, specializing in concealing their presence. In other respects, they're just so-so."
Man Suling sniffed the air again and pointed in one direction. "Over there."
Chen Gu casually stroked the dog's head, feeling good.
Man Suling also felt good! She wagged her tail and nuzzled her head upwards.
Gorilla's face darkened. Your relationship has reached this point already?!
He forcefully inserted himself between them, pushing Chen Gu aside with his body. "Let's go!"