Chapter 644: Without Him, This Company Would Fall Apart

Chapter 644: Without Him, This Company Would Fall Apart Sooner or Later

Shen Que took Shen Qingci and Su Mo to meet Lu Xiu. Lu Xiu’s attitude was eerie; his silence made the whole office feel especially sinister.

Seeing that Lu Xiu had no intention of making small talk, Shen Que stood up and prepared to leave.

Lu Xiu suddenly let out a soft, mocking laugh. "Shen Que, I’ve waited for Wu Yue all these years. If I can’t have her, neither can you."

Shen Que immediately turned his head, his gaze icy. "Lu Xiu, if you're any kind of man, stop making things difficult for Wu Yue. If you have the guts, fight this out openly between our realms. But going after my wife and kid over and over? You're a fucking coward!"

Lu Xiu let out a shrill chuckle. His cryptic smile gave everyone present an ominous premonition.

A dog that bites doesn’t bark. The more he’s pushed to the brink, the quieter he becomes.

After leaving Lu Xiu’s office, Shen Qingci lowered his voice. "I think Lu Xiu is seriously unhinged. If he’s truly broken and has no desire to fight anymore, only thinking about destroying the world, it’s possible everyone in the Order Realm will go down with him."

Shen Que: "...His mental resilience can't handle pressure for shit."

Seriously? He’s only been here for seven days, we've barely gotten started, and he's already lost it?

Shen Qingci: "Think about it yourself—childhood suffering, 18 years of waiting, plus half a year of repeatedly trying and failing to get with Wu Yue. We’re the final straw that broke him. Shen Que, walk a mile in his shoes—if it were you, could you still hold on?"

Shen Que’s face darkened, and he remained silent.

Su Mo whispered, "Qingci, this isn’t the place to talk. Let’s go back first."

Shen Que’s voice was cold. "Let's not lose our cool yet. Stick to the original plan. Depending on how Lu Xiu reacts, do what needs to be done."

Shen Qingci/Su Mo: "Right."

Shen Que’s gaze was unreadable as he leaped directly from the 9,980th-floor window and flew toward the Disorder Forbidden Land.

He tried to consider the situation from Lu Xiu’s perspective.

If it were him, with the same circumstances as Lu Xiu—Infant Ghost, childhood humiliation...

No... given his personality, if he were truly humiliated, he’d either go mad and seek mutual destruction or be killed...

So, in fact, Lu Xiu’s state of mind had already become abnormal long ago. When Evil Energy from Wu Yue flowed into his body, his attitude toward her became utterly obsessive, making her his sole anchor.

Angel mentioned that the Order Realm also trapped beings like gods, demons, humans, and ghosts.

If the existence of the Doomsday Terminal Server isn’t just a disaster for humans but also for gods and ghosts...

Then, as NPCs, they might suffer even more. To them, this place is like a prison buried ten thousand levels deep.

Lu Xiu is both the warden and the prisoner.

These two completely conflicting roles have shaped his utterly twisted personality.

Just like Felix—even as the dictator of the Dark Order, he is also trapped by the Dark Order, never seeing daylight.

Expressionlessly watching the fierce beasts charging toward him, Shen Que violently hurled the trident in his hand. The trident, imbued with Heavenly Fire, split the beast in half, its flesh and blood shattering and scattering across the ground.

If it were him... if he had been pining for Wu Yue for 18 years yet remained unloved, even if she were carrying another man's child, he could endure it—as long as Wu Yue would come to him and stay with him.

But... if Wu Yue simply didn’t love him no matter what, would he let her go?

Shen Que tried to summon his sense of morality, tried to love nobly, tried to let go for her sake, but...

When Wu Yue’s conversation with Wu Chong happened to reach his ears,

When Wu Yue said, “I might leave with Luo Shen and Dylan later.”

Shen Que instantly snapped. Morality be damned, nobility my ass—there’s no way in hell he could let her go!!

Shen Que showed a deranged smile. Letting go? Not a chance. Never in this lifetime. Why should he let go?

Hearing that Wu Chong’s words had finally convinced Wu Yue to stay, Shen Que breathed a sigh of relief.

Still, if roles were reversed—if he tried for half a year and still couldn’t make Wu Yue feel anything for him, if he had already reached the point of wanting to destroy the world…

Even if Wu Yue were lying to him, getting close to him, softening her attitude and showing him a little kindness, he'd be thrilled.

Now it all depends on whether Lu Xiu will actually react to their plan.

Otherwise, damn it… it might just be that only Wu Yue can stabilize Lu Xiu...

...

Shen Qingci and Su Mo followed the plan and wandered around the busy district of Order Realm, making sure no one was around before entering the signal station to retrieve the latest batch of supplies and equipment sent by the alliance.

Just as they were about to enter the High-Order Association building with the items, they ran into Zhou Chuan. The two casually moved the box behind their backs, watching out of the corner of their eyes as Zhou Chuan, deep in thought, turned and left.

Zhou Chuan went to Lu Xiu’s office.

“Order Chief, I just saw the box Shen Qingci and Su Mo were carrying. I suspect it’s supplies sent from the human world.

If we track their return route on surveillance, we can locate their signal station.”

Lu Xiu’s eyes were lifeless. “So what?”

Zhou Chuan felt that Lu Xiu’s current state of despair was largely because Shen Que—the homewrecker in his eyes—had gone too far.

Being beaten down and humiliated by the other man, he couldn’t just give up and lose the will to live.

What’s the situation now? The company is about to collapse!!

If the boss declares bankruptcy, after all these years of hard work, he’ll be out of a job in middle age with no severance pay.

He still has a father who can’t take care of himself living in a 50-square-meter apartment, and an ex-wife who’s a deranged female ghost demanding alimony!

Zhou Chuan could only try to motivate him, paint a hopeful picture, and urge the boss to pull himself together. When one door closes, another opens. If the company can’t make money, the boss can take out a loan to pay salaries. If all else fails, he can go out and drive for DiDi or deliver food. With him around, the boss doesn’t need to worry!

Zhou Chuan said, “Order Chief, if we find the signal station, we can confirm whether they have the ability to transport living people!”

Lu Xiu sneered, “So what if they can’t transport living people? They’ve already managed to send man-made gods here. It’s only a matter of time before they impeach me as Order Chief.”

Zhou Chuan’s expression stiffened. …Well, he wasn’t wrong. They really sent four in just four days—these humans are way too aggressive, giving people no time to mentally prepare at all.

But! Look at it this way!

Zhou Chuan suddenly realized: “Order Chief, if humans can create gods, won’t the status of the original ghosts and gods in Order Realm be threatened?”

Lu Xiu glanced sideways. “Didn’t you hear what Angel said? He feels like Order Realm has trapped him. He’s a holy angel, compassionate by nature, and now it’s me who’s holding him back.”

Zhou Chuan said, "That Holy Angel just doesn't get it—don't bother with him. Just wait till this Fake Fallen Angel shows up, and as a Top Order Officer, no less—the first one to crack will be the real fallen angel!

And that vampire Luna—heck, Cain might not even be a match for her.

Right now, they only have two Top Order Officer seats. As long as we lay low and keep our ranks firm, even Shen Que with all his skills won’t be able to do a thing."

Just then, Lu Xiu received a report from the officer monitoring Shen Que.

Lu Xiu pondered, "Vermilion Bird says Shen Que is slaughtering Evil Beasts left and right in the Disorder Forbidden Zone."

Zhou Chuan wondered, "What’s he up to?"

Suddenly, a possibility dawned on Lu Xiu, and his eyes lit up with excitement.

"It's very likely they never intended to run for Order Chief and break through the Order Realm—it was all a smokescreen.

Their real goal is to rescue Wu Yue from the Order Realm!

Yes... Humans have only just bounced back over the past six months—how could they possibly have the strength to invade the Order Realm so soon? Rescue is their top priority.

That’s why that kid Shen Que is putting on such a bold front—it’s all a show for me, a feint!!"

Everyone else can die, including himself and Wu Yue, but if Shen Que thinks he can take Wu Yue back to the human world and live happily ever after—not a chance!!

Seeing Lu Xiu regain his fighting spirit, whether his reasoning was right or wrong, Zhou Chuan immediately chimed in: "Order Chief, you're a genius!

Such a complex and deep scheme, and you saw right through it—I’m truly in awe!!"

Lu Xiu grinned savagely, "Thinking of rescuing Wu Yue? Not a chance!"

Zhou Chuan quickly echoed, "Right! Not a chance!"

Lu Xiu ordered, "Go check the surveillance footage immediately—frame by frame. Make sure you find their signal station.

Since they had the guts to set up a signal station, we might as well hijack their setup—no point letting it go to waste.

By the way, have Luo Shen and Dylan been released? Have them report to me as soon as possible!"

Zhou Chuan replied, "Got it!"

Stepping out of Lu Xiu’s room, Zhou Chuan let out a long sigh of relief.

It had to be him!! He just turned things around!!

If it weren’t for him, this operation would’ve fallen apart long ago!!