After Winning The Esports Championship I’m Going To Pilot A Mecha: Chapter 132

132. I leave it to you, Axiu.

The Void Rift has been delivered, but it still needs several hours for debugging and cockpit identity binding. Ji Mingzhu and Sun Yi decided to leave first and head to the streets of the black market to buy what they needed.

“This weapons shop has the most complete variety on the entire black market street. Basically, any single soldier weapon you can think of, you can find here.”

The scar-faced man warmly led Ji Mingzhu and Sun Yi to the front of a shop, his attitude exceptionally courteous, “It also has the best reputation in the black market, a century-old brand, very trustworthy.”

“Welcome, what can I get for you?”

The shop attendants also came forward to greet them, smiles on their faces. If it weren’t for the array of various weapons reflecting a cold gleam under the lights, one might have thought they were shopping for groceries.

“The new 6th generation IKM computing component, do you have it?”

“Of course.”

The attendant smiled, “You have a good eye, sir. This new computing component just arrived a few days ago, and it’s only available here on our street.”

Soon, a metal box was carefully brought out, containing a small and precise chip, about the size of a fingernail, but its price was jaw-dropping.

Fortunately, Ji Mingzhu still had a substantial balance in hand. Buying the computing component was well within his means. When he took out the black card given to him by Boss Bei, the attendant’s eyes lit up, sizing up the young man before him, “We also have many new types of single soldier weapons here. Would you be interested? As a VIP client of Nightless City, besides enjoying discounts, you can also buy some extraordinary items that ordinary people can’t get their hands on.”

“Like this, the Vermilion MK30 revolver, 0.50AE caliber, with a firepower kinetic energy of 220,000 FR, renowned as a small-scale mech cannon. Buying it now gets you an 15% discount.”

“And this, the Sentinel 77 anti-mech Gauss sniper, a rarity on the market, with a range of up to 4.8 kilometers, capable of easily penetrating the armor and power core of a C-class mech, provided the mech hasn’t activated its force field defense…”

“And also…”

The scar-faced man beside them was astonished. Having been in the black market for a long time, he knew this weapons shop was full of hidden gems and abundant resources, but he hadn’t expected to find so many exceptional items inside. These equipments could fetch astronomical prices outside, and not everyone could afford them.

Ji Mingzhu knew he had this much prestige because of the black card given to him by Boss Bei, which made him feel more favorable towards Boss Bei.

“I’ll take these weapons.”

Ji Mingzhu said as he handed over the black card. Just then, his communicator buzzed, and Ji Mingzhu glanced at it. It was a call from Tian Ji.

“Mingzhu, we’ve been discovered by the Netherworld Organization.”

Tian Ji’s calm voice came through from the other end of the communicator, “Can you reach Yao Guang?”

Ji Mingzhu’s heart sank, “Where are you?”

“I and Wild Wolf discovered the Netherworld Organization’s drones on the rooftop. Downstairs is also surrounded by Netherworld’s people, likely from the Reincarnation and Earth Womb Squads. I’m trying to break through.”

Tian Ji continued, “I’m holding up fine here for now, but I’m worried about Yao Guang…”

“I’ll come to you soon.”

After Ji Mingzhu finished speaking, he ended the call and tried contacting Yao Guang.

The communicator rang several times with no answer. Ji Mingzhu’s gaze gradually turned colder.

At the last moment, there was a burst of static from the communicator.

“Tian Shu!”

Yao Guang’s voice came through, slightly breathless, amidst a lot of background noise. It didn’t sound good, but the fact that Yao Guang could still answer the call eased Ji Mingzhu’s tension slightly.

“What’s your situation over there?”

“I’m with Miss Bai Sha.”

Yao Guang said, “We’re hiding in the basement of the hotel, but Netherworld’s people will find us soon. We need to move.”

“Hold on, I’m coming right now.”

“They should have sent people over to your location too.”

Yao Guang continued, “It’s chaotic in the black market. The personnel are mixed. They are cautious in the city area, but in the black market…”

Bang!

A gunshot rang out from Yao Guang’s end, cutting off his words abruptly, and the call disconnected immediately.

Ji Mingzhu didn’t know if Yao Guang had been shot or if his communicator’s light brain had been damaged by a bullet. His gaze narrowed slightly, “Axiu, locate Yao Guang’s position.”

“Understood.”

Ji Mingzhu swiftly returned. The shop attendant was still introducing weapons to Sun Yi. Ji Mingzhu walked up and said briskly, “Pack up these weapons for me. Sun Yi, we’re leaving.”

Sun Yi was taken aback for a moment, sensing something was wrong from Ji Mingzhu’s demeanor, but he didn’t ask further.

The two quickly exited the weapons shop. Just as they stepped out of the shop’s door, Axiu promptly sounded an alert.

“At nine o’clock and three o’clock directions, two groups are observing this area, armed.”

Axiu said, “At eleven o’clock direction, forty-sixth floor, there’s a sniper scope reflection.”

As expected.

Yao Guang and Tian Ji had both been attacked. Naturally, Netherworld Organization wouldn’t overlook Ji Mingzhu. Ji Mingzhu suspected he was their main target. He had just clashed with Miao Feiyan in the black market, so if Netherworld Organization intended to track his whereabouts, it wouldn’t be difficult to figure out his movements.

However, Ji Mingzhu hadn’t anticipated that amidst the imminent conflict with Sky City, Netherworld Organization would still find time to cause him trouble. For Qi Ling, he was just a “clone”. Was it worth dispatching manpower to such great lengths?

Ji Mingzhu had a vague sense that something was amiss, but right now, he didn’t have the luxury of dwelling on it.

“Axiu.”

Ji Mingzhu made a swift decision, “Activate Asura Mode.”

“Understood, activating Asura Mode now.”

As Axiu’s voice fell, control over Ji Mingzhu’s body was immediately taken over.

Sun Yi caught up from behind with the bag. Ji Mingzhu signaled to him with a glance, “Don’t follow, go wait for me at the entrance of the black market. I’ll be there soon.”

“…Alright.”

Sun Yi sensed that something was off with Ji Mingzhu’s expression but didn’t ask further, nodding in acknowledgment.

Since he started following Boss Ji, life had been quite thrilling every day…

Ji Mingzhu remained composed and walked directly towards the street.

Under Axiu’s immense computational power, everything in front of him—objects, pedestrians, buildings—seemed to transform into data models in an instant. A flood of information and data swept through, leaving nothing hidden.

“Axiu.”

Ji Mingzhu said, “…I leave it to you.”

Axiu’s voice had matured significantly compared to earlier times, with a magnetic tone that bore some resemblance to Ji Mingzhu’s voice. It smiled and said, “Don’t worry. I will protect you.”

Swoosh—

High above in a skyscraper, the sniper had already aimed at Ji Mingzhu’s figure amidst the bustling crowd. They pulled the trigger.

Under the suppressor’s effect, the slight movement was barely audible, like a pin dropping in the lively streets of the black market, attracting no attention whatsoever. A flash of silver light darted towards Ji Mingzhu!

Ji Mingzhu… no, now it was Axiu who was in control.

In the split second of the shimmering silver light, Axiu tilted his head slightly. A cold sensation brushed past his ear and pinned into the wall behind him.

Axiu glanced back. It was a small silver dart with light green liquid inside, likely some kind of tranquilizer dart.

The sniper on the rooftop hesitated for a moment. He didn’t know if this was a coincidence or if the other party had anticipated it.

If it was the latter, that was terrifying… Was this still a human reaction?

“Be cautious.”

The sniper pressed his hand against his earpiece. “The target seems to have noticed… He looks suspicious.”

Among the crowd bustling through the black market, members of the Netherworld Organization’s Earth Womb and Reincarnation teams received the sniper’s warning.

But they dismissed it.

Tian Shu was the Netherworld Organization’s ace pilot, a fact known to all in the Netherworld Organization. In past missions involving piloting mechs, Tian Shu had always performed flawlessly. However, as colleagues of the Netherworld Organization, they were equally aware of Tian Shu’s physical limitations and shortcomings in close combat. This once ace pilot of the Big Dipper Squad is undoubtedly the biggest weakness in close combat combat, and they are all professionals in stealth assassination. Is it possible that they would be unable to defeat a delicate youngster lacking the strength to even truss a chicken ¹?

The black market bustled with people, neon lights of Nightless City illuminating the streets in vibrant colors. Traditional-style buildings with antique lanterns flickering at their entrances. Speeding shuttles zoomed overhead. Hot-blooded ladies and their companions walked side by side, yet no one noticed the hidden undercurrents beneath the lively surface.

Axiu continued walking forward, adjusting his duckbill cap to shade his features in the shadows. The colorful neon lights projected around him made his face appear as exquisitely refined as a fine oil painting.

Amidst the crowded throng of people, several ordinary-looking men approached. In the instant they brushed past Axiu, they suddenly moved to surround him!

Clearly trained professionals, their military-style restraint and control were executed with exquisite precision, devastating against ordinary individuals. If their target was indeed an untrained civilian, they would be subdued and rendered unconscious in a matter of moments, powerless to resist.

Swish—

The next moment, Axiu swiftly turned around. His expression remained calm as water, and beneath the duckbill cap, his face still bore Ji Mingzhu’s features. Yet, his demeanor was entirely different—a pair of eyes devoid of emotion, but his actions were ruthless and malevolent!

The few agents from Netherworld Organization who made contact with Axiu’s gaze felt an instant chill down their spines.

In an instant, Axiu was upon them. As his body moved in close, his arm shot up suddenly, smoothly evading the leading man’s attempted restraint. The movement was subtle yet decisive, calculated with impeccable precision as if rehearsed countless times. Whether in speed or angle of evasion, it was flawless, surpassing the accuracy of a million computer simulations.

“Ahh—”

The man at the forefront attempting the restraint suddenly felt a sharp pain in his leg. His body instinctively buckled—a reflexive action caused by intense nerve stimulation. Even trained professionals find it difficult to counteract such involuntary reflexes.

Axiu remained composed. He reached out, his left hand gripping the man’s neck, while his right hand cradled the man’s head in a feigned embrace.

The man was significantly taller and larger than Ji Mingzhu. In a normal face-to-face encounter, Ji Mingzhu’s physique would make it difficult to reach the man’s head so effortlessly. Yet, Axiu’s earlier strategic moves had precisely targeted his leg nerves, causing him to involuntarily bend forward. From an outsider’s perspective, it appeared as though Axiu merely extended his hand casually, and the man’s head came right into his grasp.

Crack—

A teeth-gritting crunch sounded as Axiu twisted the man’s neck to a grotesque angle.

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Translator Notes

1. 手无缚鸡之力 – Weak, unaccustomed to physical work[↩]