Demon King: Hero, don’t run away!

56: 56 chapters Bu Yao Lianzi 56: 56 chapters Bu Yao Lianzi Under the guidance of the Manager, Yang Yu and Bai Jin passed through the thick iron door, beyond which lay a downward spiral staircase illuminated by dim Magic Lamps.

As they descended, claw marks that could penetrate walls like steel claws streaked across their field of vision, far larger than ordinary cat or dog prints.

After about five or six minutes, they reached the first underground level, a circular space reminiscent of the Roman Arena.

In the center, several outdated devices were laid out, around which men in white lab coats bustled, constantly fiddling with chemicals.

Upon closer inspection, each person bore marks of Charm, indicating they were not official employees but black workers used as a front, ready to arm themselves and fight in case of an emergency.

Apart from those tinkering with the old devices, there were about twenty other black workers scattered evenly around the edge of the circular space, standing by without a single complaint.

Just as He Meng had said.

The infiltration had started only after He Meng’s return.

Originally, Yang Yu worried that He Meng wouldn’t be able to clearly convey the intelligence it had gathered, only to find his concerns unfounded.

He Meng had traced out the conditions of four areas with its body and used dots to represent the guards, giving a more detailed explanation than Yang Yu had anticipated.

He Meng had also described a strange creature that resembled a wolf but was covered in bizarre shells, undoubtedly the secret weapon that the Silver Orchid Commerce was researching, and it seemed there were quite a few of them.

Either modified beasts or synthetic beasts.

With so many average level 20 black workers, it was unlikely they would all be wiped out; if they were, that would be extremely feeble.

After performing a cursory inspection, Yang Yu glanced towards He Meng hiding in the ventilation duct and said satisfied, “Very good.

With so many black workers, most situations can be handled.

Is the data stored here safe?”

“Absolutely secure,” the Manager replied.

“Then take me down to see it.”

“Yes, but…”

The Manager glanced at Bai Jin standing next to Yang Yu.

“Don’t worry, this young girl is an addition to the data room.

It’s pretty lonely for a grown man to guard the data room alone, he’s middle-aged, and I believe he needs it.”

Realizing the implication, the Manager gave a knowing smile and continued to lead them deeper.

The role of a guard officer was indeed extraordinary.

After a segment of spiral staircase, Yang Yu easily entered the second underground level.

The path to the data room was through an empty room with only the main passageway illuminated by an old-fashioned oil lamp; the limited light couldn’t reach the edges of the room, making the sides appear as if they extended endlessly, disappearing into ceaseless darkness.

Walking down the path lit by fire, they approached a finely made iron door.

The Manager knocked, and a latch slid open on the door, revealing a pair of fierce eyes through the small window, which asked softly but starkly unlike the fierce gaze, “What is it?”

Without revealing his identity, Yang Yu simply smiled and responded, “Lord Bu Yao, I have some documents I’d like to hand over to you personally, and I’d also like to check some records.”

The panel on the door closed, and with the sound of the lock clattering, the door opened.

Behind the door stood a middle-aged man with a mix of red and white hair, of average build and about 1.7 meters tall, clad in a crimson tailcoat—clearly not someone to be trifled with.

“Come in!”

Yang Yu crossed the threshold without changing his expression, and the data storage room was quite spacious—so spacious that aside from bookshelves filled with documents on all sides, there was also space for a delicate rosewood table and four sofas.

Before Yang Yu even opened his mouth to ask for the documents, Bu Yao suddenly lunged forward to grab Yang Yu’s throat.

Yang Yu stepped back, causing Bu Yao to grasp at air.

“Lord Bu Yao, is this how you greet someone?

Isn’t this a bit too enthusiastic?”

Bu Yao’s originally fierce face became even more ferocious with anger, his gentle voice gone, deepened into a growl as he questioned, “Who exactly are you?”

The Manager was dumbfounded.

He had never seen the Lord Bu Yao this angry, but before he could explain to Bu Yao, Yang Yu kicked him in the rear, causing him to tumble towards Bu Yao.

“If I say I’m the new generation of the Lianzi family, would you believe me?”

Bu Yao landed a punch on the Manager’s face, throwing him onto the table where he lay breathless.

“Your eyes are full of greed.

Those from the Lianzi family look at these documents with extreme disdain or as if they wish they would never see the light of day—no greed whatsoever.

Although I don’t know how you got here, you are undoubtedly a spy!”

Ah—was I that obvious when I glanced at those documents?

“Caught out, then there’s nothing I can do.” Yang Yu took a shield from the system and equipped it, “The less scandal a family’s history has, the better.

Why bother to go to such lengths to preserve these documents?”

Clasping his hands, and with a sudden swell of his muscles, Bu Yao lunged at Yang Yu again, “You little twit, you really don’t understand anything.”

Yang Yu extended his shield, executing “Shield Block,” and completely neutralized the attack.

“What do you mean I don’t understand?

If you don’t tell me, how will I understand?

You really are a stubborn old fool.” Yang Yu would not miss any opportunity to achieve the skill “Taunt,” “Preserving those documents is merely your hope that in times of difficulty, the family can refer to history, come up with more cunning and shady plans, and help the family survive crises.”

Bu Yao stared at him, round-eyed and utterly shocked, as this youth seemed to have thoroughly grasped the true purpose of these documents.

Yang Yu scoffed disdainfully, “Looks like I guessed right, such dark thoughts!

From the moment the first document appeared here, you and your family were already marked by an original sin.

Perhaps your family thought about turning back, but in the end, allowed these documents to proliferate.

Correspondingly, your ambitions grew, ultimately leading you down the path of treason.”

“You little beast!

What the hell do you know about me!” Bu Yao roared, “Do you know how hard it is for a family to rise again?

Do you know how much we’ve sacrificed to come out from our downfall!”

“I don’t know.” Yang Yu’s eyes were filled with indifference, “Or perhaps, I know it all.

But that doesn’t justify your impotent fury.”

[Bu Yao Lianzi LV67 Human (Mutant)

HP:2671/5600 MP:486/897

Strength 169, Defense 99, Intelligence 100, Magic Defense 97, Agility 52, Endurance 512

Resistance: Physical-20%, Drug Resistance 95%

Status: Collapse (Unable to normally regenerate HP and MP, all attributes reduced by 70%, loses 10% of maximum MP and HP at intervals)]

Your attributes show you’re a man with a story, and I can probably guess what you’ve done just by your name.

After all, a tree cannot survive without its bark, nor can a man face the world without shame.