Chapter 142: Over a Million?
Chapter 142: Over a Million?
"Don't make any sudden moves," Jiang Cheng said. "The moment you show any signs of resistance or attempt to cry for help, the things in front of you will kill you instantly."
Only then did the three of them notice the gleaming steel needles floating in the air less than a meter ahead of them. They looked at the two lifeless bodies on the ground and realized what had happened.
"Please don't kill us," the woman begged desperately.
The little girl, terrified, burst into tears and bit her lip.
"You two," Yue Shan said, seemingly prepared for this situation. He sighed and said, "You came here to take my life, didn't you? I've heard of the Dawn Society. I know you're righteous heroes who uphold justice and eliminate evil. I admit I've done some wrongdoings, but can't you give me a chance?"
His eyes reddened.
"As the saying goes, put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot. I swear that from now on, I'll turn over a new leaf and be a good person. Of course, I won't let your trip be in vain. I have over 200,000 in savings. If you want it, you can have it. Just spare me and my family."
"Yes, you two heroes, my husband truly regrets his actions. He prays sincerely every day. Please give him a chance. Wan'er is still so young; she can't lose her father," the woman pleaded anxiously.
Jiang Cheng found this amusing.
Put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot? Why not ask those killed by the butcher's knife if they agree?
"I'm sorry," Jiang Cheng shrugged. "We're here today to kill you."
"You..." Yue Shan's face turned angry.
But the situation was stronger than him. If he dared to resist, wouldn't the two subordinates on the ground meet the same fate?
"Friend, what good will killing me do for you? Do I have any grudges with you? Why must you take my life?" Yue Shan asked. In his mind, neither he nor the Dawn Society had any dealings with each other, so where did this grudge come from?
"What if I do?" Jiang Cheng asked.
"Fine, then tell me what grudge I have with you!" Yue Shan's voice was filled with anger.
"Because I'm from Peace West Street."
Upon hearing this, Yue Shan's anger vanished instantly.
This street was under his management, and he had made a hefty profit before leaving.
But he never dreamed that someone from that street would join the Dawn Society and come to kill him.
"Misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding!"
Yue Shan immediately cried out, "I didn't want to do this either. When I first settled on Peace West Street with my brothers, I only intended to collect some protection money. After all, my brothers needed to support their families. But just then, someone approached us and gave me two choices."
Jiang Cheng's expression turned solemn upon hearing this.
Zhao Xiang had told him that both the Wild Wolf Gang and the Iron Fist Gang were tools for others to extort money, and most of the money collected had to be handed over.
The person Yue Shan was referring to was the Mastermind, the true culprit!
"One choice was to leave with my men, and the other was to pay them 200,000 yuan every month. If I didn't choose either, they would kill us if we stayed."
"So you chose the second option?"
"I had no choice! If I left with my brothers, first of all, would they even agree? And even if they did, another gang would take over, and the result would be the same. Since it's like that, I might as well..." Yue Shan said, his voice wavering.
Jiang Cheng let out two cold laughs. "Who is that person?"
"I... I can't tell you," replied Yue Shan, his face turning pale with fear.
If he spoke, even if the person before him didn't kill him, that individual would, and in a far more cruel manner.
"Heroes, how about this? I'll give you thirty thousand for a way out. I only have this much money left. I had another two to thirty thousand, but after coming here, people kept asking for favors. If you had come a few more days, there might not even be this much left."
"Let me handle this," Ye Ying spoke up.
Jiang Cheng nodded.
Ye Ying slowly walked forward, stopping two to three meters away from Yue Shan.
"You? What do you want to do?" Yue Shan had a bad feeling about this.
Suddenly, he felt the world spin, and his consciousness plunged into an endless darkness.
"How much money do you have?" Ye Ying asked.
"Including gold, silver jewelry, and cash, I have over a million," Yue Shan replied.
As his words fell, Jiang Cheng's pupils widened in surprise.
Over a million? So much money!
According to the agreement they had before, the spoils would be split nine to one, and he would only get one-tenth.
But even with a million, he could get ten thousand.
It was already an unexpected windfall.
Moreover, up until now, he had been on the sidelines, and without exerting any effort, he could still get this much. What more could he ask for? Oh, and there was also the mastermind's identity.
The woman beside him turned pale with shock.
This was all their wealth. How could Yue Shan honestly reveal this? If the two in front of them got the money, would they have a good outcome?
However, she soon noticed something odd about Yue Shan. He stood there, looking dazed, like a lifeless puppet.
"What... what did you do to my husband?" she asked, terrified.
Ye Ying completely ignored her and said to Yue Shan, "Lead me to it, and bring out all the money and jewelry."
"Yes," Yue Shan replied, standing up and walking inside.
"No, please! Don't!" The woman cried even more desperately than before.
She wanted to live, but she didn't want to be penniless either.
Without the money, how could she maintain her luxurious lifestyle?
"Shut up," Ye Ying said coldly.
The woman shuddered, and in that instant, she chose money over her life.
But her eyes flashed with resentment.
Even the little girl's eyes were filled with hatred.
Ye Ying turned to glance at Jiang Cheng, "I'll take care of this."
With that, she retracted the floating steel needles and followed Yue Shan inside.
Maintaining this state was continuously draining her spiritual energy.
Jiang Cheng nodded, drew out his large-caliber handgun, and specially attached a silencer to the muzzle.
The woman and the little girl were instantly terrified, shivering in fear.
Compared to the steel needles, the handgun had a more intimidating presence.
Jiang Cheng's attention wasn't solely focused on the two in one place, it's ideal for action." Ye Ying said, her ears perked up, listening for any sounds outside.
After a few minutes, footsteps approached, and Ye Ying emerged with Yue Shan, carrying a black travel bag that seemed heavy.
"How was it?" Jiang Cheng couldn't help but ask.
"There's eighty-five thousand in cash, and with the gold and silver jewelry, it's just over a million," Ye Ying replied.
Hearing this, the woman's pupils lost their color.
Damn it! It's all gone! All of it!
(End of Chapter)
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