Chapter 137: Chapter 137: Probing

When Lu Xiao woke up, she was in a very cozily decorated room.

The scene made her feel dazed, as if she hadn’t been kidnapped at all.

Perhaps they thought that as a female, she wasn’t much of a threat, because she wasn’t restrained in any way. It was clear they were underestimating her.

Lu Xiao got out of bed and walked to the window, wanting to see where she was. But as it turned out, the view outside was a holographic projection.

’…’ ’At this rate, “speechless” is going to become my mother tongue.’

Lu Xiao went to the door and tried turning the handle. As expected, it was locked.

So, she looked up at the ceiling and called out, “Hey, is anyone there?”

Meanwhile, Platinum was watching Lu Xiao’s every move through a monitor. He sat with his legs crossed, his dark eyes fixed heavily on the small female in the video feed.

’Just as I thought.’ After waking up, she hadn’t cried or begged for mercy. Instead, she was calm enough to ask if anyone was there.

’She really is different from the other females.’

“Bring her over.”

At his words, the person standing behind him turned and left the monitoring room.

Before long, Lu Xiao heard the door open. She knew there had to be surveillance in the room. ’For all I know, some pervert in another room is watching my every move right now.’

The thought of being under someone’s watchful eye was particularly vexing to Lu Xiao.

But even though she felt this way, she didn’t let it show on her face. She simply crossed her arms and waited for the door to open.

The person who entered wore a black, bat-shaped half-mask. Lu Xiao raised an eyebrow at the sight but didn’t speak, merely staring at him with her dark eyes.

“This way, please.”

Lu Xiao did as he said and stepped out of the room, not bothering to ask where he was taking her.

She could tell he was just a small fry.

’Asking him wouldn’t get me any useful information, and it would only expose my own hand.’

’In a situation like this, the first thing is to stay calm. The second is to observe. And the third is to be ready to adapt to anything.’

’Weakness and fear are useless. They brought me here for a reason.’

’All I have to do is wait patiently.’

Along the way, Lu Xiao patiently observed her surroundings. The place felt more like some kind of research facility. The corridor was lined with heavy, white smart doors on both sides.

’I wonder what they’re researching behind these doors.’

The person walking ahead of her moved at a slow pace, as if intentionally waiting for her.

But Lu Xiao remained silent, which only deepened the interest in the eyes of Platinum, who was watching her every move from the monitoring room.

He really couldn’t figure it out. How could this small female be so composed?

It seemed she had been this different from the very first time he met her, at the Female Protection Association.

Even though she was a female, she was willing to lend a hand to a male she’d never met. She even considered that he might get into trouble afterward and kindly suggested he find a new job.

How could a female so gentle yet so unconventional not capture a person’s heart?

But she seemed to dote exclusively on that male named Ares.

At the thought of that name, a sharp glint flashed in Platinum’s eyes.

Soon, Lu Xiao was led to an office on the second floor. Compared to the first floor, this area looked more like a regular office building, but the fully projected views outside the windows still hinted that this place was anything but ordinary.

’What kind of environment would require fake windows with simulated scenery?’

’It must be because the actual conditions don’t allow for real ones.’

’Either this is a completely sealed space, or it’s underground. In a place without sun, how could there be sunlight and blooming flowers?’

The man leading her knocked on the door, and a response came from inside the room.

“Go on in. Mr. Ban Lun is waiting for you.”

The door opened, and Lu Xiao saw an obese male sitting on the sofa. Honestly, this was the first time she’d seen such an obese male since arriving here. It was obvious he lived a very comfortable life.

“Well now, you must be Lu Xiao! I didn’t expect you to be even younger than the rumors say. Welcome to the Underground City! I imagine you’ve never been here before, have you? What do you think? How does it feel?”

Lu Xiao’s gaze swept over him as she replied coolly, “Not great. Just say it. Why did you bring me here?”

After speaking, Lu Xiao casually walked over to the sofa, sat down, and said, “Get me something to eat. I’m hungry.”

Ban Lun watched the small female, who seemed even more at ease here than he was, a flash of surprise in his eyes. “Aren’t you afraid?”

“What’s the use in being afraid? Since you haven’t hurt me, you must want something from me. You can tell me what you want, but you can’t expect me to listen on an empty stomach, can you?” Lu Xiao raised an eyebrow at him, her gaze clear and calm. She showed no signs of alarm at being in a strange environment, as if this were the most ordinary place in the world and she was simply here for a chat.

Ban Lun laughed. “They said you were different, and now I see it’s true. You’re not like those other females who can only cry, scream, and curse, but have no real ability. You’re very special. You…”

“Hey, fatty, are you done yet? I’m hungry!” Lu Xiao cut him off, emphatically repeating her demand.

“Alright, I hear you. I’ll arrange it right away. Any preferences?”

“Steak. Medium-well.”

“Oh, you certainly know how to order. The steak here is to die for. If I wasn’t positive you’ve never been here, I’d almost suspect you were a regular.”

Lu Xiao leaned back against the sofa, her expression relaxed. “Just state your purpose.”

“No need to rush. We’ve only just met. Isn’t it nice to chat a bit?” Ban Lun poured a glass of wine and pushed it in front of Lu Xiao. “I hear you currently have only one side husband. That hardly befits your noble status. An outstanding female such as yourself should have as many males kneeling before you as you desire. And I’m sure they would all be more than willing.”

Lu Xiao rested her chin on her hand, listening to Ban Lun’s ramblings with a distinct lack of interest, showing no intention of engaging.

’If I didn’t know the Qing Dynasty was long gone, I’d suspect I was dealing with some imperial remnant from that era.’

He had thought his words would speak directly to Lu Xiao’s heart, but the small female just gave a bored yawn.

Ban Lun wouldn’t give up. “Me, for example!”

’…’ ’Is this fatty hitting on me?’ Lu Xiao belatedly realized. “And on what grounds?”

“My status as the City Lord of the Underground City.” Ban Lun lifted his double chin slightly, trying to strike an arrogant pose, but all Lu Xiao could see was flab.

Lu Xiao let out a soft laugh before her expression turned cold. “Don’t tell such disgusting jokes before I’ve eaten. You’ll ruin my appetite.”

“Little female, that wasn’t a very nice thing to say.”

“Really? I thought I was being subtle,” Lu Xiao said, looking at him without a hint of fear.

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