An explosion? In a few hours?

’Is it aimed at me?’

Lin Qi quickly made his assessment.

He was the only person of interest living in this area.

The false information spread by Si Ying was finally having an effect.

’Will the Liu Clan and the Si Clan get this intel?’

Lin Qi was doubtful. Could a commotion big enough to cause an explosion akin to a terrorist attack in the center of Greenfield City really be kept secret from the two major corporations?

That was a big question mark.

Especially since the Liu Clan had already arranged for additional security measures for him.

The floor Lin Qi was on was almost entirely occupied by Liu Clan personnel.

There were three full-body, A-Class Prosthetic Body Implanters alone, each with combat capabilities comparable to a Tier Three Professional.

’I can only wait and see. Even if there is an explosion, the blast can’t be too powerful. The amount of explosives required for that couldn’t possibly get past the two corporations.’

’But the explosion is just a smokescreen. The real move is probably an assassination attempt against me.’

The thought gave Lin Qi a headache.

Si Ying, that man really deserved to die.

He was supposed to be a target set up by the Si Clan, but instead of quietly taking the heat, he was dragging others down with him.

He had absolutely no awareness of his role as a target.

’Things have come to this; I have to find a way to get out of it.’

’Contact Liu Xuan? My source is King Arthur, and he absolutely cannot be exposed. I can’t even take the initiative to tell the Liu Clan that I have intel about an assassination tonight.’

It was a headache, but Lin Qi didn’t feel an overwhelming sense of crisis.

As long as there were no Extraordinary Professionals among the attackers, and no S-Class individuals were involved, Lin Qi was confident he could guarantee his own safety.

The security force arranged by the Liu Clan wasn’t just for show. It wouldn’t get to the point where Lin Qi would have to face the threat head-on himself.

’For now, I’ll have to trust the Liu Clan’s security and intelligence network. At the same time, I need to keep my Spiritual Vision active at all times.’

’If anything unexpected happens, I must be the first to react.’

Lin Qi summed up his current situation.

He was in the eye of the storm. There was some danger, but it was manageable—not a hopeless situation.

The security detail around Lin Qi now was in no way inferior to that of a true Liu Clan heir.

The only difference was that he was out in the open, while the two sisters, Liu Xuan and Liu Li, were in the shadows.

If he couldn’t survive under these security conditions, then the heirs of the Si and Liu Families might as well give up. They’d be finished sooner or later.

Suddenly, Lin Qi realized something. ’Oh crap, I think I’ve become the target.’

His own status had undergone some unexpected changes.

But the root of it all was that madman, Si Ying.

’I have to find a way to get him killed.’

Lin Qi thought for a moment and came up with a brilliant plan for revenge.

But his revenge would have to wait until he survived tonight’s crisis, and it would also require the help of Guang Ling, Capitalist, and even Master Ma.

Using the Intelligent Brain, Lin Qi drafted another email and sent it to the Highest Level secure mailbox.

[I need help. Requesting an emergency meeting on Sunday.]

The meetings this week were becoming a bit frequent, happening almost every other day.

Including this emergency request, there would be a total of four meetings this week, a record high since the Mercenary Corps was established.

A few minutes passed, but Guang Ling had yet to reply.

Instead, a message came from King Arthur through his wristband.

[You requested an emergency meeting for Sunday?]

Before calling an emergency meeting, Guang Ling would first ask for the opinions of the other members.

Only when it was approved would the emergency meeting be initiated.

[I need some help from forces outside Greenfield City.]

Lin Qi replied to King Arthur.

This wasn’t a job for King Arthur, who was located inside Greenfield City.

It wasn’t a matter of efficiency. If he were exposed, he would face a city-wide manhunt from the Si and Liu Families.

King Arthur didn’t reply again, but a minute later, Lin Qi received an email from Guang Ling.

The request for an emergency meeting had been approved. It would be held at midnight on Sunday.

Lin Qi put away his wristband, returning it to the weapons slot where the Short-Handled Tang Blade was stored. He then took out the Short-Handled Tang Blade and held it in his hand.

There might be danger tonight; Lin Qi didn’t plan on putting the weapon back in its slot.

He turned on the bathroom faucet and splashed cold water on his face to stay focused.

From that moment on, he kept his Spiritual Vision constantly active, watching for any potential signs of danger.

Time ticked by, second by second.

Lin Qi didn’t know if the explosion King Arthur mentioned would happen, or when.

The time reached 12:55 AM on March 5, 2089. The cooldown for the [Door] was complete, and Lin Qi could travel to the Doomsday World at any moment.

He hesitated for two seconds. Should he wait a little longer, until after the potential explosion occurred, before entering? That way, he could use the 24-hour buffer to better think of a counter-plan.

But after just two seconds of hesitation, Lin Qi acted without any doubt, using the [Door] to go to the Doomsday World.

The reason was simple: the explosion might not even happen. There was no need to waste the [Door]’s cooldown time.

Besides, waiting until the danger had already occurred wouldn’t change anything, even with 24 hours to think.

It was better to go to the Doomsday World sooner, try other methods, and make himself stronger.

Even just 24 hours of Meditation could significantly increase the strength of his Spiritual Power and expand the range of his Spiritual Vision.

...

In the Doomsday World, inside a room exclusively for Lin Qi’s use.

Lin Qi returned here wearing his clothes from the Cyber World, appearing as if he had never left.

He took off his clothes, changed into an outfit with the "Mo University Robot Fighting" logo, and walked out of the room.

The sixth floor of the Club Activity Building was filled with survivors, a considerable number of whom were resting in the hallway.

From the experimental workshop next door, someone seemed to have heard the sound of Lin Qi’s door opening.

A figure quickly emerged.

It wasn’t Xia Chu, but Wang Ziru.

"Boss, are you well-rested?"

With a smile on his face, Wang Ziru explained that while Lin Qi was analyzing the Extraordinary Items, he had made initial work arrangements for the survivors with science and engineering backgrounds.

He was now eager to report on his progress.

Lin Qi nodded, his gaze passing over Wang Ziru to land on Xia Chu, who had emerged a moment later. Lin Qi had assigned her to keep an eye on Wang Ziru’s activities.

Seeing Lin Qi’s glance, Wang Ziru immediately understood.

He didn’t need to report on his own work; this "sister-in-law" would explain everything.

"Boss, I won’t disturb you and sister-in-law. There’s still work in the workshop that I need to arrange."

Wang Ziru had come quickly and left just as fast, not even waiting for a reply from Lin Qi.

Watching Wang Ziru’s retreating back, Lin Qi was quite satisfied.

No wonder this man had managed to get a management position at a large corporation at such a young age. There was a reason for everything.

His gaze returned to Xia Chu, and just as Wang Ziru had predicted, she began to report to Lin Qi.

"He’s doing a good job. He has a lot of management experience, and he’s making good use of the blueprints you provided. The people with various specializations have all been assigned temporary jobs..."