From Cybernetics Repairman to God of Machines

"Closing down? You're not planning to open it again?"

"You actually dared to go to a place like Chika Street? I really don't know what you were thinking!"

"The android you sold me last time had some rust inside. I washed it, really. I guess I used it too often and it got soaked. Oh? I guess I have to replace the parts? But I'm used to it... Okay, I'll go ask somewhere else."

Gu Cheng did something against his father's dying wish.

That means closing down the prosthetic repair shop located in the original neighborhood!

Instead, they moved their home to Chika Street.

After all, that's where he truly is now.

The person in charge of moving things was none other than Chen Xingyao, the current manager of Chika Street!

As a newly emerging leader, Chen Xingyao is adept at seizing opportunities. This morning, after receiving instructions from the current leader of the Underworld Machinery, he led his men here immediately.

Although the client was a young person, Chen Xingyao dared not be careless in the slightest!

Witnessing miracles, believing in supernatural devices, and taking over power.

Chen Xingyao was well aware that he was now bound to the underworld machinery. Apart from the share he needed to pay to the cleaners, he had absolute control over the distribution of the rest of the money!

In the past, this would have been absolutely unimaginable!

More importantly, after witnessing firsthand how a living person can be turned into a skeleton, fear has long since become a shackle.

He dared not be negligent in the slightest when it came to matters involving ghost machines.

He has a family to support and doesn't want to provoke the core members and be turned into a skeleton!

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"This is the mansion left behind by the former boss who managed Chika Street; it's considered the best courtyard on this street!"

"They stayed here for a few months and only recently returned to Uptown."

"Of course, you don't need to worry. The contract states that once he relinquishes management rights, no matter how much he invests, everything here will no longer have anything to do with him."

"If you need anything, please feel free to let me know."

Chen Xingyao ushered Gu Cheng into an empty room, which, in contrast to the dilapidated streets, was a rare example of an antique courtyard design.

Gu Cheng looked around and nodded in satisfaction.

As for whether he would be betrayed after moving here, Gu Cheng was not worried. After all, under the game's binding, being located on the local grounds, he still had the ability to control his followers.

If things go wrong, just eliminate them!

Compared to so-called gang loyalty, Gu Cheng has a much easier way to control his subordinates!

Since he had already decided to start developing from here, Gu Cheng didn't mind showing some of his strength.

Thinking of this, Gu Cheng said, "Bring me that cage from the car."

Chen Xingyao obediently turned around, and before long, a huge iron cage covered with a black cloth was placed in the courtyard!

Gu Cheng said calmly to the iron cage, "You can come out now."

Chen Xingyao was slightly taken aback...

He clearly noticed that it was locked when he was moving it. If it were really an animal, how could it have opened the lock by itself?

So, is the thing locked inside a human pet?

However, he was already used to such things.

These days, the "pets" kept by important figures have long exceeded the bounds of common sense.

Some people just crave the thrill of control and only want to be pampered, playing the role of a pet at certain times, while still possessing the ability to speak and live a normal life at other times!

Others, however, have completely distorted human nature!

They would cut off the joints of living people's limbs, weld on mechanical prosthetics, and then add bionic ears and tails, adjusting them year after year.

Over time, those "pets" really forget that they are human beings, and can only wag their tails and beg for affection like cats and dogs, and even their language ability has degenerated.

That's just how the world is.

As Chen Xingyao was secretly wondering what kind of figure would crawl out of the cage...

next second!

"boom!"

A blazing flame suddenly pierced through the iron cage, and the black cloth was instantly burned to ashes.

Immediately afterwards, a creature unlike any other hunting dog leaped out!

Its entire body was covered with scales that were a mix of dark red and charred black. Its limbs were as thick as pillars, with red veins showing through the knotted muscles. Its claws dug into the ground, and wisps of white smoke rose from them.

What's most unsettling are those eyes!

His eyes gleamed with malice as he stared intently at Chen Xingyao, as if he were about to tear him apart and devour him at any moment.

Chen Xingyao felt a tightness in his chest, and even breathing became difficult.

Just then, Gu Cheng whispered, "Lie down, fall into decay."

The ferocious beast trembled, its ferocity vanished instantly, and it lay prostrate on the ground like a lamb, letting out a low whimper.

After consuming the potion concocted by the kobold sorcerer and successfully surviving, Gu Cheng gave the other party a name!

And until they became obedient and lay on the ground.

Gu Cheng then turned to Chen Xingyao and said, "Arrange a few people nearby. This place must be kept on absolute alert. No one is allowed to approach, and no one is allowed to disturb us."

Chen Xingyao's Adam's apple bobbed, and sweat beaded on his forehead.

Just now he felt awe, but now he felt utterly terrified.

He had seen many genetically modified organisms, which were nothing more than deformed appearances and enhanced organs, but he had never heard of a dog that could breathe fire!

He swore on his life that there was not a single mechanical component inside the other person's body!

It can turn living people into skeletons and create fire-breathing hounds!

The power wielded by the Hades Church was far more terrifying than he had imagined.

The young man before us likely holds a position in the church that is far from that of an ordinary member.

Thinking of this, Chen Xingyao's attitude instantly became extremely humble. He bowed deeply, his voice almost trembling:

"It is my honor to serve you. I will arrange for people to stay by your side at all times and will not dare to slack off in the slightest."

Gu Cheng nodded and said nothing more.

Chen Xingyao immediately knew better and left.

As the gate closed, Gu Cheng sat down in the rocking chair in the courtyard and began to sway gently.

No wonder so many factions are killing each other in Rust City every day. Once you get a taste of power, it's really hard to resist!

As for the future development of the Church of the Underworld, Gu Cheng did not intend to take too big a step.

Ultimately, the ownership of this street still belongs to the street cleaners!

Extensive expansion will inevitably alert the enemy.

What needs to be done now is to completely transform this place into our own base.

However, the fact that the Vatican cannot expand does not mean that the number of gang members cannot increase.

Since the cleaners see him as a rich man, Gu Cheng doesn't mind spending more money to make this place more colorful and appealing!

In the eyes of the cleaners, none of the investments can be taken away, and the ultimate beneficiary is still their own power!

However, Gu Cheng was also greedy; a mere street was still too unsafe.

Taking over the entire Scavenger Group might be a good option!

Just as Gu Cheng was thinking about his future plans, a hurried voice suddenly appeared in his ear.

As a player, Gu Cheng was surprised to find that he could actually hear the prayers of real believers!

"Great God of Machines, please hear the prayers of your believers..."

"My sister needs your guidance."

The voice sounded familiar; it was Pei Zhao!