Trafford's Trading Club

Chapter 1674: Chapter 24: The Proud Ones

In the Emperor’s private chamber.

Qin Chuyu had already focused all her mental energy, but she couldn’t get a response for a long time—something that made this female cultivator, who transformed from a fox to a human and nearly reached the top of the Shenzhou Dao Realm, experience a certain illusion.

What she saw was only a similar person, not the owner of the shop—just a resemblance, and what’s with that maid title next to the shop owner?

Logically, regardless of what the customer requests—even if it’s just a similar thought—they should appear.

But Qin Chuyu felt as if something was mystically isolating her… not that mysterious sphere at the venue, but the other party unilaterally closing a certain channel of contact.

What is going on?

Judging by my current situation, isn’t it enough to conduct the transaction?

Qin Chuyu couldn’t help but fall into contemplation—she wasn’t someone who understood nothing, nor was she contacting the shop as a first-time customer. She’s even made trades that could be called miraculous.

For instance, removing her fox form and becoming a human—a real human, not the kind that cultivates into human form.

“My current request is clearly for escape… but judging by the current situation, my chance to escape is approaching zero?”

This forced Qin Chuyu to reassess her current predicament… The shop owner’s disregard made Qin Chuyu believe that in the other party’s perception, she was currently in a situation where, without external force, escape was nearly impossible.

Qin Chuyu, who already had transaction records, had some understanding of how the shop realized wishes.

Those tasks that could be completed with time and effort generally wouldn’t demand a high price—the wishes beyond one’s capability could be exceedingly expensive.

Her thoughts gradually became clearer.

Yet, she never considered one thing—that the shop owner might already possess the ability to actively close the transaction trigger mechanism.

“Louis.”

In the midst of numerous tangled and complex mists, Qin Chuyu suddenly turned her instincts toward this Undersea City Emperor.

“You rarely call out my name voluntarily.” The Emperor now looked somewhat surprised at this powerful human woman salvaged from the deep sea.

This woman is indeed powerful, even when salvaged with severe injuries, the strong life magnetic field of hers shocked even this Undersea City Emperor.

This woman embodies a different evolutionary direction of the human race… Meanwhile, the Undersea City Emperor is indeed obsessed with her appearance—especially that kind of cold aura.

“I will fall in love with someone.” Qin Chuyu stared blankly at this Emperor.

Louis XXXIX just heard this sentence, and his eyebrows furrowed involuntarily.

“I will offer my heart to the champion on this arena.” Qin Chuyu slowly said, “I will fall in love with this champion, but I will also become your Empress—only my body belongs to you.”

“This is a provocation to me.” Louis XXXIX shook his head, not intending to get angry, “You know, I have ways to make your plans fall through.”

“But you are very confident.” Qin Chuyu laughed lightly, “This Undersea City is yours, everything here is yours—as if they’re your puppets, everything proceeding according to your wishes. But unfortunately, I was never part of the Undersea City, your will cannot conquer my mind—I have been free right from the start.”

“What do you want to say.” The Emperor said calmly.

Qin Chuyu laughed then said: “Go ahead, go to this arena. I said, I will offer my heart to the champion of this arena… it may be you.”

“I have already become a champion, I don’t need to participate again to prove myself.” Louis XXXIX shook his head.

“You are afraid, Louis.” Qin Chuyu said softly, “Even as a former champion, even as the Undersea City Emperor, you are afraid… afraid that on this arena you will fail, afraid that someone will appear on this arena to defeat you—you are afraid that as an Emperor, you are no longer unbeatable.”

The Emperor then smiled playfully, “My future Empress, why must I go to this arena… you know, you can’t rebel against me now.”

“Because your pride does not allow your future Empress, me, to have even the slightest disobedience in heart.” Qin Chuyu smiled: “Go on, for me, win the championship of this competition… Let me see the invincible stance of you, the Undersea City Emperor.”

The Emperor stared at Qin Chuyu speechlessly for a while… then he smiled.

“I will fulfill your wish.” Louis XXXIX suddenly flipped off the cape on his body, displaying a demeanor enough to command the world, he said aloud, “I will participate!”

After speaking, this Emperor directly walked out of the stand—he actually jumped down from the stand.

I will participate—!!

The Emperor’s voice now echoed throughout the stadium… even throughout the entire realm!

Instantly, the entire Undersea City fell silent—however, after the massive silence followed a volcano-like eruptive sound!

The announcement of the Emperor’s participation immediately pushed the people’s emotions to the peak, the deafening sound wave seemed to shake even the air.

“Go ahead, Louis…” Qin Chuyu silently watched the Emperor’s back, then started searching on the Glamour screen.

Just now was a quick glance on the Glamour screen, now the trace is lost.

Qin Chuyu couldn’t help but murmur: “I hope… you are participating to help someone achieve victory in this competition.”

She’s uncertain, but it allows her to bet—anyway, her current situation cannot get any worse.

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“What’s going on, this Emperor actually suddenly participates? Such a capricious Emperor…”

Outside the venue, inside a special transport for interviews… TV station staff responsible for live broadcast had collapsed, replaced by two men who sneaked in quietly.

Lewis and 39.0.

At the time, Lewis was looking at the screen, all the camera focusing on the aura of this Emperor, and exclaimed: “That’s true, but this Emperor… No matter how many times I see, the mood is always exciting! 39.0, look at those muscles, those lines, that visage… Amazing!”

“I only care whether this Emperor suddenly participating will affect our plans.”

Lewis shook his head and said: “Rather, it puts us at an advantage? Think about it, Louis XXXIX suddenly participating—this isn’t an ordinary competition, but one that can lead to injuries, even unavoidable death in the Flywheel Tournament, I imagine the Kingdom Government officials are now nervous.”

“Hopefully so.” 39.0 nodded.

Lewis sneered, then reached into his pocket and pulled out a necklace—the necklace was tied to a palm-sized chip-like object.

Lewis placed both hands on the console of the interview vehicle, suddenly drawing out a similar chip, and then inserted his own chip, “The good show… is about to start! Just waiting for Boss Longgang’s side!”

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“Unexpectedly, this Emperor actually wants to compete! Truly, the heavens are helping me!”

Outside the Magic Energy Research Institute, First Institute, after receiving the news via city-wide synchronized broadcast on the Magic Energy Glamour, Captain Justin and his group were instantly jubilant.

The competition is a day of citywide celebration, and all positions receive precious holidays—even important places like the Magic Energy Research Institute only have guards remaining at this time.

Furthermore, many guards have gathered together at this time, watching the progress of the competition!

So, with the help of a subordinate with perception ability, Captain Justin and his group successfully infiltrated a confidential laboratory in the First Institute without expending too much energy.

“The main thing is the data on Magic Energy technology! Next is the finished equipment and Magic Energy core! Imagine yourself as a robber entering the city… this place has the capital for our comeback!”

Under Captain Justin’s command, his subordinate instantly swarmed like locusts… but just at that moment, the laboratory door suddenly closed.

Accompanied by a piercing alarm!

“What happened? Have we been discovered?”

“No, along the way we haven’t alarmed the guards here at all…”

“Don’t panic! Execute the backup plan.”

Captain Justin calmly issued orders, “Don’t forget, we have weapons that can counter these Underwater City warriors… as long as the People of the Underwater City have that weakness, we have the capital to escape no matter how many there are.”

Saying this, a subordinate quickly moved to the wall of the laboratory, pressing both hands against it—not long after, the wall directly melted, revealing a hole large enough for people to pass through.

The subordinate quickly turned back and said, “Captain, this way! I’ll lead the way! This wall can’t trap me!”

Just as the words were spoken, a squad of eight appeared at the broken hole in the wall—clearly not the guards of the First Institute, but the Gendarme Team of the Kingdom Government!

“Looks like our actions have long been in that Emperor’s eyes,” Captain Justin shook his head, looking at the Gendarme Team without expression, “They appear only after we act… the Emperor is indeed confident.”

Someone stepped out from the opposite side, saying in a deep voice, “Mr. Justin, the Emperor has instructed that if you return to the hotel now, the Emperor can treat this incident as if it never happened. The Emperor still holds sincerity in cooperating with you… please return.”

“We’ve reached this point, I don’t think your Emperor can sincerely cooperate with us,” Captain Justin shook his head, “If it were me, I wouldn’t… but if you want to hold us back, you better see if you have the capability.”

Saying this, one of Captain Justin’s subordinates suddenly rushed out, holding a flashlight-like object in hand—opened, a speed of blue-purple light instantly shot forth.

“This is…” The Gendarme Team’s member frowned… knowing that once their skin was touched by the blue-purple light, they instantly exhibited a look of terror, “It’s bad—!”

In an instant, these members of the Gendarme Team emitted a large amount of smoke from their bodies—their skin seemed to be burned, instantly turning red… even festering!

The eight members of the Gendarme Team collapsed to the ground, moaning in pain.

Captain Justin walked past without expression… as he passed by a heavily pained Gendarme Team member, he kicked with his foot, “No matter how advanced your technology, how powerful your weapons are; once the weakness of being burned to death upon contact with ultraviolet light remains, you underwater crawlers can never become land’s masters.”

“Captain, a large number of Gendarme Teams have entered.” The subordinate rushed up at this time.

Captain Justin nodded, waving his hand, “Go!”

Even though they held ultraviolet weapons that could deal with the People of the Underwater City—but over the years, how could the People of the Underwater City not protect against their weakness?

In this Underwater City, there are dozens of pieces of equipment that can shield against ultraviolet weapon damage—right now, the eight Gendarme Team members killed by ultraviolet weapons were merely relying on being inside the Underwater City and hadn’t worn the shielding equipment.

When a group of Underwater City’s Magic Energy Warriors, wearing shielded equipment appeared, the personnel brought by Captain Justin this time was clearly insufficient against the other’s teeth gap.

“The [Sapphire] has approached the deep-sea trench!”

“Very good!” Captain Justin nodded.

“Bad news! We’ve lost contact with the [Sapphire]!” But shortly after, the subordinate said in horror.

“What—!” Captain Justin’s eyes widened!

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“Emperor! Emperor! Emperor!”

“Emperor——!!”

The deafening sound in the venue showed no sign of stopping—the multitude’s gaze was all focused on the Emperor slowly donning battle armor.

Even the [Flywheel] contestants about to go on stage were no exception.

Even Lei Yaz, with an excited face, looked at the Emperor Louis XXXIX on the giant Glamour screen—he even joined the crowd in chanting.

In the preparation area, Boss Luo looked at Lei Yaz, smiled and asked, “You seem to admire this Emperor a lot.”

“Of course!” Lei Yaz excitedly said, “The Emperor used to be the total champion of the [All-Star Competition]! And he used an ordinary [Flywheel]! Back then, there was no so-called cheating or letting win, the Emperor revealed his identity and won match after match! He’s a legend! My god, I can actually compete on the same stage with the Emperor! I’m not dreaming!”

“Quite remarkable.” Boss Luo smiled.

The maid suddenly came over at this time, and handed Lei Yaz a three-finger wide chip.

“What is this?” Lei Yaz asked in surprise.

The maid smiled, “It’s a key… when the Flywheel’s core temperature rises to the fifth scale, insert it into the slot under the console, there will be a surprise.”

Lei Yaz blinked.

Slot under the console?

What situation… he hadn’t discovered any slot on the console during yesterday afternoon’s debug.

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