Ruan Xian did not look at Tang Yibu's expression.

Tang Yibu didn't react, and there was only a frightening silence behind Ruan Xian. If it wasn't for the steady and powerful heartbeat of the other party, he would have almost thought that Tang Yi had disappeared in the room. No objection, no action, it was probably a silent approval.

Perhaps the android had already started the clock.

Ruan Xian concentrated all his energy on the pile of parts in front of him, his fingers flying. He didn't recognize most of the parts, but it didn't matter, they would always have a suitable place. As long as you understand the principle, the whole process will change from a simple mechanical assembly to some kind of breathing and rhythmic creation——

Pinch out its bones first, then its steel muscles and metal guts. The perception ability of the S-type initial machine is really powerful. Ruan Xian no longer needs to rely on precision instruments to observe and listen. Just by looking at the semi-finished product at the bottom of his hand, he can imagine its normal operation.

He did it in twenty-nine minutes and forty seconds, or rather them.

Ruan Xian held the two freshly baked guns in both hands.

In appearance, they are not much different from before being dismantled, and they are very similar to each other. The dull black gun body, the faint blue light shines around the flat barrel, and there is no lack of chilling atmosphere.

He closed his eyes, adjusted his breathing to calm, and finally turned around.

Tang Yibu was still holding his arms, and the wound on his right arm was still bleeding slowly. There was no expression on the android's face - no anticipation, no nervousness, he just looked this way intently.

A false sunset is glued to the false windows, throwing orange-red artificial sunlight into the interior. There was a long table full of parts boxes and tools between the two. The metal utensils on the table reflected a little bit of light, and a black shadow was drawn on the table.

Tang Yibu glanced at the gun in Ruan Xian's hand, and then slowly turned his eyes back to his face.

That inexplicable sense of alienation reappeared.

Kind of like facing off against the beasts on the wasteland at night. Ruan Xian thought to himself. The fear of being on the line cannot be suppressed. Fear stung the soles of his feet, tangled up his skin like thorns, and finally reached into his lungs, causing him to breathe faster. Ruan Xian tried his best to keep his hand holding the gun steady.

no problem. He repeated it over and over in his mind.

The S-type initial machine is hidden in the ruins of the laboratory, and looking at the hiding methods, the hiding person is most likely the Professor Ruan in the wheelchair.

Let's not talk about the other "self"'s behavioral motives. In order to ensure that the S-type initial machine is not taken away by outsiders, just in case, the old-fashioned android with human tissue is the most suitable prop - as long as the prototype is successfully contaminated, the rest will be easy to deal with.

Tang Yibu 80% regarded himself as an old-fashioned android used to destroy the original machine.

This idea is actually not far from the truth. With his body that was about to collapse, he stumbled across a foot by accident and encountered the S-type initial machine. The dilapidated body inside was repaired from head to toe. In a sense, the S-type initial machine was indeed "destroyed" by him.

[The natural brain is human, the electronic brain is not. 】

Not to mention that the body of the s-type initial machine is completely mixed up. Is a brain that has been fully repaired and doped with artificial cells still a "natural brain"? According to the definition of Professor Ruan, he is not a "human being".

He doesn't need to continue to disguise himself, no matter how Tang Yibu tests, he is a "bionic man" in the physical sense.

As long as this is true, as a "similar", Tang Yibu has no reason to kill himself.

no problem.

"You're not on the side of mul-01." Ruan Xian cleared his throat and started the first sentence of the negotiation.

Tang Yibu didn't give any reaction and still just looked at him.

"First, if mul-01 needs to use me, I will be taken away directly, instead of dawdling on the human side and adding trouble. With the mastermind's technology, it shouldn't be difficult to replace me with an obedient electronic brain." Ruan Xian Grasp the handle of the gun in his hand, his fingertips and the barrel of the gun are equally cold. "Secondly, even if it had other purposes, it wouldn't send an 'old model'. You don't get preferential treatment because of human appearance, and the risk of exposure is much higher by using capabilities."

Tang Yibu was finally willing to move, he let go of his tightly clasped arms, his hands hanging by his side.

"You shouldn't have the means to control the electronic brain, or for some reason, prefer me to cooperate with you voluntarily. Considering your abilities and needs, I tend to think that - you belong to mul-01 and outside the shelter third parties that have or have had fairly strong technical support, but with limited resources.”

Ruan Xian continued as calmly as possible.

Tang Yibu frowned slightly, but did not deny it.

"Here's my personal guess. The reason you've been here for two full years other than investigating the S-type initial machine... Now there are two possibilities. Hide yourself, observe humans for some purpose, or two All are."

Metal parts clattered against each other, and the corners of the table rubbed against the floor making a screeching noise.

The clinking parts were swept across the floor. Tang Yibu crouched on the table like a black panther, his muscles tense. The slightly long black hair was still sweaty, clinging to the neck, with a few strands hanging down to the collarbone. The beautiful fingers stretched out straight, the thumb pressed on Ruan Xian's carotid artery, and the other fingers pinched the throat.

The beast-like golden pupils stared straight at him, and the pupils shrank.

The whole process took less than half a second - Ruan Xian just spit out the word "both" before closing his lips.

Moving his Adam's apple slightly, Ruan Xian could feel cold sweat seeping out of his pores. He didn't dare to let out the air, and looked at Tang Yibu without blinking, not avoiding the other's awl-like gaze.

"Reason." Tang Yibu finally spoke, sounding unpleasant. Ruan Xian's left hand with the gun moved.

"It now seems that what Ruan Xian has prepared for you is not ordinary intelligence and personality. If you have seen this step, then you should know..."

"Continue to act stupid in front of you and collect intelligence silently is a better choice." Ruan Xian swallowed.

"So I need a reason." Tang Yibu repeated.

"I don't want much. I'm just asking you to do me a favor." Ruan Xian shrank his shoulders and moved back without leaving a trace. "But it's a long story—"

Tang Yibu's posture was impeccable, he curled up and protected all vital points of the torso. And the left hand stuck on Ruan Xian's neck also ensured the safety of his head - if Ruan Xian wanted to shoot his head, his throat would be crushed before he successfully raised his arm.

However, Ruan Xian did not attack the key points.

Facing the tense Tang Yibu, Ruan Xian concentrated all his energy, poked the muzzle as fast as possible, and the muzzle of the modified gun stabbed the right shoulder of the android. He pulled the trigger decisively, leaving no time for the opponent to react.

The gunshot was not loud, just like a fingertip hitting a soft cloth, and there was a soft sound.

There was no sound of any explosion or tearing of the flesh, and the wound on Tang Yibu's right arm was visibly closed and fully recovered. There was nothing unusual about the shot on the shoulder except for a few more blood spots on the clothes.

Tang Yibu's frowning brows stretched out, and there was a hint of pure surprise on his face.

He let go of Ruan Xian's throat, clasped Ruan Xian's wrist holding the gun with his backhand, and licked the muzzle with the tip of his tongue.

The next second, Ruan Xian's two guns slipped into his hands. Tang Yibu played with them half-aware and half-curiously, like a cat that just got a new toy.

"This is a blood gun." In less than ten seconds, he came to a conclusion. "The blood bullet you shot was destroyed by the high temperature, but there was no pain at all. I have never seen such a design. The range is... about a thousand meters?"

"If you have the right parts, the range can be expanded. It can treat you remotely." Of course, efficiency issues aside, he didn't want to kiss a male android at all.

After Ruan Xian finished speaking, he raised his free hands to signal that he had no other dangerous plans.

"And this one's blood bullets are stimulated and coagulated by the micro-current. They have no therapeutic effect, but they can be used as ordinary firearms to attack." Tang Yibu threw the other gun in the air. "Nice design. If you use it..."

"As long as the recovery ability of the S-type initial machine does not fail, I will never be short of ammunition." Ruan Xian took over. "I can provide more of these designs in the future - killing me may keep you safe for now, but if we cooperate, your survival rate can be improved considerably."

"This is your price." Tang Yibu's tone was brisk, but he didn't seem to have any intention of returning the gun.

"...but I don't believe you," he said.

"I understand." Ruan Xian finally squeezed out a smile, "each other."

The two stared at each other for a few seconds. Tang Yibu swiped with an empty hand, and a small operation screen appeared in the air. He grabbed the two guns in his left hand and tapped the screen quickly with his right.

Ruan Xian's left ear stud suddenly became hot, he gasped sharply, and shivered in place.

"Don't try to take it off, it's useless to cut off the ears." Tang Yibu stopped his movements and explained with a stern face. "If I find out that you do anything unfavorable to me, the electric current it releases can instantly destroy your brain. I didn't want to add such a dangerous constraint to cooperation, but now that you are actively exposing your strength, you should be mentally prepared."

"Yeah, small dogs can be held in your arms, and wolves must be kept in cages."

"No, I haven't activated it yet. You haven't had time to say no."

Tang Yibu shook his head. He looked at Ruan Xian seriously, his fingers hanging on the operating light screen.

"On the contrary, I will try to erase this memory of you. There are amnestic treatment services in the shelter, you should know."

Ruan Xian touched the still-hot earlobe with his hand: "If I agree to wear this... um, collar. Will you help me?"

"Of course, as long as there is no harm to me." Tang Yibu nodded, "I declare in advance that this does not mean that I will be completely honest with you."

"Each each other." Ruan Xian stretched out his hand, "Give me back my gun."

"……would you like?"

"I would."

Tang Yibu threw the two guns back to Ruan Xian, and sat down on the table cross-legged, with a bit of confusion between his eyebrows: "What do you want?"

Ruan Xian took out the can label from his personal pocket and slid it against the table to Tang Yibu's hand.

"Give it to Tian He. Let's say it's the can you picked up from the ruins. The label belongs to Zhang Yazhe, which conflicts with Zhang Yazhe's report. Tian He won't suspect the android whose electronic brain has been destroyed."

"After a long time, it's still for those few humans." Tang Yibu shook his head, "I just need to do this for you?"

"I also need equipment that can access the database here."

"Any more?"

"Consider my subjective intentions when fighting, don't veto it with one vote, and the two will discuss it together."

"Any more?"

"...don't kiss me casually."

"...If you insist." Tang Yibu picked up the can label, "Let's go, I think you'd like to hear Tian He's reaction outside the door."

"Well. I need to clean up. You go out and wait for me first." Ruan Xian pulled out a pair of underarm holsters from the mess and tied his shoulders.

Tang Yibu nodded: "Okay, I'll clean the blood stains on my clothes."

As soon as the android left the room, Ruan Xian's legs softened and he sat on the floor with his buttocks. The prolonged tension made him want to lie down on the ground, and his heart almost knocked the ribs out of the cracks. If it was still his previous physique, now he could easily faint and take a coma leave to reward himself.

Ruan Xian inserted the two guns into the holsters and wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeves. Then he beat his chest and let out a sigh of relief.

A few minutes later, Mr. Ruan, who survived the disaster, finally showed a little smile on his face——

He succeeded. He had bought himself a little wiggle room, a tiny crack.

And he will use it to open an exit.