I Can Control Resources-Chapter 41: Don’t Go, Fight Until Dawn

"It has a high-tech function like this? Then what are we waiting for? Let’s immediately..." Gao Neng was about to say "recycle," but on second thought, something felt off. The crappy system wasn’t giving him a hard time? It even unlocked a hidden function without requiring a mission?

’A hidden function!’

’How could it possibly unlock without a mission?’

Gao Neng decided that no matter what, it was better to be safe than sorry.

"Can I get an appraisal on this ore before I make a choice?"

"Can do. Appraisal Value: Magnetic Crystal Ore (Color: Purple, Quality: Intermediate). Market Value: 356,981 Alliance Coins. System Buyback Price: 350,000. Do you wish to proceed with the buyback? If you choose to sell now, you’ll also receive a first-time seller’s bonus pack: a super dividend of a 5% price increase."

"350,000?!" Gao Neng felt he’d hit the jackpot. ’And it’ll go up by another 5%? Why is this crappy system being so nice all of a sudden?’

’It’s totally trying to bait me!’

’There’s still time for the 100,000 Alliance Coin mission.’

’I’ll ignore it for now.’

’I’ll wait and see!’

"Hey, brat, what are you staring at? Hand over the ore, you hear me?" Seeing Gao Neng remain silent, a flicker of anger crossed Brother Dan’s face.

"You got it, Brother Dan!" Gao Neng nodded and walked up to Brother Dan, shovel in hand. He reached one hand into his coat as if to grab the ore, while his other hand decisively swung the shovel.

THWACK!

Before Brother Dan could even react, he was sent flying by the shovel.

The surrounding workers froze for a moment, unsure of what Gao Neng was doing.

Taking advantage of their momentary confusion, Gao Neng turned and bolted. ’Trade an ore worth 350,000 Alliance Coins for 1,000? He wasn’t an idiot!’

"Damn it, the kid’s stealing the ore!" Brother Kai froze for a second when he saw Brother Dan get taken out by the shovel, but he reacted quickly, slamming the alarm without a moment’s hesitation.

BLARE!

BLARE... BLARE...

The alarm sounded.

"Someone’s stealing the ore! Stop him! Don’t let him get away! Whoever recovers the ore gets the bonus!" Brother Kai yelled, immediately leaping up to cut Gao Neng off from the side.

The other workers snapped out of it and charged toward Gao Neng, hurling their shovels and pickaxes to block his escape.

In an instant, shovels and pickaxes flew through the air!

"Quick, stop him!"

"Get him!"

"Get the ore from him and the bonus is ours!"

The workers yelled.

Gao Neng didn’t hold back. He dodged left and right, swinging his shovel as he ran. It was just as the ancient saying goes: ’Shovel swift as wind, forever by my side.’ Anyone who dared approach got a shovel to the face for their trouble.

THWACK!

THWACK!

...

In just the first few moments, three workers were smacked to the ground by his shovel.

’This kid’s incredible! How is he so strong? Could he be a spy from another faction?!’ Brother Kai realized something was wrong. This Gao Neng was clearly no pushover. His shovel swings were fast and accurate, but the main thing was that nearly everyone he hit was sent flying.

Just as he was thinking this, Gao Neng appeared before him.

"Think you can get away from me? I’m telling you, not a chance!"

THWACK!

The words had barely left Brother Kai’s mouth when the shovel connected with his face. He collapsed to the ground, bubbles frothing at his lips.

The other workers were instantly dumbfounded.

Brother Kai was one of Wang Ju’s "legit enforcers," yet he’d been knocked unconscious with a single shovel strike. ’Who the hell is this kid? To be this powerful... it’s like he’s a god.’

To be honest, even Gao Neng hadn’t expected to be this strong.

’Looks like after breaking through the first human limit, I’m not a normal person anymore. These guards and workers are no match for me at all.’

"Come on! Let’s see if you can dodge faster than my shovel can swing!" Gao Neng roared, his confidence on full display. With another swing, one more worker hit the dirt.

’This feels way too good!’

Gao Neng had been feeling pretty frustrated these past two days. He couldn’t beat Shen Ning’Er, but dealing with these normal guys? It was a piece of cake.

...

The other workers immediately stopped.

’He’s so strong!’

’We’re no match for him at all!’

Gao Neng ignored them. Another swing of the shovel!

Another one went down!

Gao Neng felt he was ridiculously strong.

BOOM!

Just then, a streak of black light shot in from the distance.

CRACK!

The ground split open.

Embedded in the cracked ground was a pitch-black iron spear, its surface smooth and gleaming. It faintly exuded the unique aura of Iron Energy.

’Yep, running into an Energy Warrior means it’s time to run!’ Gao Neng calmly glanced at the iron spear before him. Without even looking back, he shot off toward the entrance of the drainage pipe.

Seeing Gao Neng forced into a retreat, two more workers decided to take advantage of the chaos.

At the same time, another streak of black light shot in from the distance.

SWOOSH! The sound of it slicing through the air rang out.

Gao Neng still didn’t look back. After leaving the ore pile, his Spiritual Power had been unleashed once more. It was like he had a pair of eyes in the back of his head, pinpointing the spear’s trajectory.

He tilted his head.

As he successfully dodged the spear, the two workers reached his sides.

"’Gale Dance, for a youthful spin!’" Tapping one foot on the ground, Gao Neng spun his body, and his whistling shovel once again connected with the two workers’ faces.

THWACK!

THWACK!

The two workers collapsed without so much as a grunt, bubbles frothing at their lips.

"He predicted my spear’s trajectory? Seems you’re an expert. But you’re not getting away!" an iron-cold voice called from behind him. At the same time, a hook-nosed man in black clothes came rushing over at high speed.

"Of course I am!" Gao Neng nodded earnestly. But he didn’t let it go to his head. Only an idiot would think that taking down a few normal guys meant he could go head-to-head with an Energy Warrior.

The ten-odd meters wasn’t a long distance. After a final sprint, the entrance to the drainage pipe was right before his eyes. He dove headfirst, successfully plunging inside.

He didn’t plan on stopping. The man behind him was in hot pursuit, and right now, the only thing he could do was grab Shen Ning’Er and run.

Except...

’Where did Shen Ning’Er go?’

Gao Neng looked over to where he had tied up Shen Ning’Er, only to find the spot empty.

’Huh? Something’s not right... Oh, no!’ Gao Neng froze for a second before it dawned on him. He’d remembered to hit the two unconscious guards again to make sure they stayed down, but he seemed to have forgotten to do the same for Shen Ning’Er in the drainage pipe.

’Shen Ning’Er was awake!’

’Could this get any more exciting?’

"You’re back? How about we play a little game? For example... you can guess who will kill you first. Me... or him?" Just then, Shen Ning’Er’s voice sounded from behind Gao Neng.

Then, a blade was pressed against his neck.

It was a little cold.

And a little icy.

"..." Gao Neng didn’t dare move. He was terrified that if he so much as twitched, Shen Ning’Er’s hand might slip. ’Man dies for wealth as a bird dies for food,’ he thought grimly.

So, that brought up a question.

’Would it be more satisfying to die by Shen Ning’Er’s hand, or would it be quicker to die by the hook-nosed guy’s hand?’

[Ding! Host is in mortal danger. Activate life-saving mission?] Just then, the system’s mechanical voice chimed in at the perfect moment.

"I..." The words ’can go activate my ass’ died on Gao Neng’s lips. He remembered this crappy system’s usual bullshit. The last time he’d accepted a mission, it had turned into a complete nightmare.

’Again?’

’Do you think I’m an idiot?’

[Activate? Friendly reminder: If you don’t, you will most certainly die!] the mechanical voice chirped.

"Are you sure it’s a life-saving mission this time?" Gao Neng was a strong-willed person, but he figured that no matter how crappy the system was, it wouldn’t actually try to get him killed, right?

[Confirmed!] the system replied.

"Then... fine. Activate it," Gao Neng said through gritted teeth.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for successfully activating the life-saving mission: "Don’t Leave, Fight Till Dawn!"]

[Mission Description: A great treasure lies before you! You would never stoop to running away, because a true man never fears death! Stand up bravely, spill your youthful passion and hot blood, and use your power to show everyone that you are the strongest Warrior! No one can defeat you!]

[Completion Condition: Before 9:00 AM, single-handedly eliminate the wicked, punish the evil, and destroy the entire underground factory. (Remember: single-handedly.)]

[Failure Penalty: Death.]