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Chapter 368: How Long Can You Cover It Up?
Chapter 368: How Long Can You Cover It Up?
November 11, 2024
"Just two deaths?"
A hint of anger laced Gu Changkong's voice.
"One was a Ninth Rank Force Samurai, and the other was an Eighth Rank Force Samurai. You have no idea how many resources I invested to cultivate them to this level. And what happened? Your people casually killed them off."
He continued, "The psychic weapons my people used were top-tier A-Rank ones worth several million each, and there was even an S-Rank weapon among them. Altogether, they're worth over a hundred million. Is that too much to ask for?"
"Third Brother, don't be angry. Don't be angry."
Gu Changjun immediately put on a smile, "Now that you mention it, a hundred million doesn't seem like much. Alright, I'll transfer the money to you right after we hang up. Huang Xing, that guy, always causes trouble for me, damn it."
In the end, he couldn't help but curse.
To be fair, a hundred million wasn't a significant amount for him. Even if he didn't have it, a quick call to his mother would get him a couple of hundred million transferred.
But the thought of this money not being used for himself made him feel uneasy, as if it had been snatched away.
"So, these are the only two conditions?"
"There's one more."
"What? There's more?"
Gu Changjun was reluctant.
"You need to pay another hundred million in compensation to Jiang Cheng."
Gu Changkong stated.
"Why should I?"
Gu Changjun's voice suddenly rose, "It wasn't me who ordered Huang Xing to assassinate him. Besides, isn't he fine?"
"Who told you he's fine?"
Gu Changkong scoffed.
"He's injured?"
Gu Changjun blinked, a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes.
He didn't wish for Huang Xing to get into trouble, but if something happened, he was powerless to stop it.
As long as that kid was killed, or at least severely injured, it would be worth it.
"He's just a Force Samurai; how could he possibly be a match for a Grandmaster? Even with the treasure I gave him, he still suffered non-trivial injuries. If I hadn't arrived in time, he might have been killed. We both know whether or not this was your doing, so stop the nonsense. Pay another hundred million, and I'll consider this matter closed. As long as you keep your word, I won't pursue it further."
Upon hearing this, Gu Changjun's hopes plummeted.
The kid had only suffered minor injuries.
He felt a twinge of regret.
If he had known this earlier, he would have lent Huang Xing some treasures when he called in the morning, and none of this would have happened.
"I can give you time to consider."
Gu Changkong's voice echoed again.
"But let me remind you, if you take too long, I might change my mind."
"What? You dare!"
Gu Changjun rebuked.
"Why wouldn't I dare?"
Gu Changkong's tone hardened.
"Your people invaded my territory and killed my men in broad daylight, crossing the line. I'm giving you face by making this call. If you push me, I'll abandon the Outer City's Black Market and join Gu Changlin. Then we'll see who comes out on top."
"Wait, wait, wait."
Gu Changjun quickly tried to smooth things over, "Third Brother, don't be angry. I didn't mean it that way. I genuinely didn't know about this, or I wouldn't have let it happen. How about this: I'll transfer the two hundred million after we hang up, and as for your first condition, I agree. Why would I send people to cause trouble in your territory?"
"That's settled then.
"
Ancient Longkong's voice also calmed down.
"I also assure you that what happened here today will not be spread, and even if it does, no one will know that it was your men who did it."
"Good, then let's consider it a deal?"
"A deal it is."
Ancient Longkong nodded.
He also didn't want to offend Ancient Longjun.
Because this time, the other party had sent a First Rank Grandmaster, but what about the next time?
There's a saying that goes, 'You can only be a thief for a thousand days, not a thousand days of guarding against thieves.'
"Hahaha."
Ancient Longjun burst into laughter.
He wasn't worried that Ancient Longkong would deceive him.
Because if things didn't go as the latter had said, he wouldn't just sit idly by either; he would definitely retaliate.
On the contrary, after the previous conversation, he felt that his relationship with Ancient Longkong had become closer.
"Third Brother, are you interested in working for me?"
Upon hearing these words, Ancient Longkong fell silent.
In the past, Ancient Longjun had indeed tried to extend an olive branch to him, but without exception, he had rejected them all.
After all, he didn't even want to go to Ancient Longlin's side, let alone Ancient Longjun's.
Not to mention anything else, but just considering the current situation, upon learning of Huang Xing's accident, there wasn't a hint of sadness in Ancient Longjun's tone; he was completely unfeeling.
This kind of person, if something happened to him, would definitely be the same.
"Fifth Brother, you know that right now, I just want to focus on my own small piece of land."
"Third Brother, what future can you have in the outer district? I know you value that Jiang kid, and you want to rely on him to achieve something and enter the inner city. But to be honest, if you want to enter the inner city, it's very simple. I can take care of it with just one sentence, right?"
Ancient Longjun tried to persuade him, "If you agree to work for me from now on, I'll immediately go and talk to Father and have you transferred to the inner district."
"Fifth Brother, I appreciate your good intentions, but let's talk about this matter later."
Ancient Longkong shook his head.
"Let's leave it at that for now. I hope that after hanging up the phone, you can immediately transfer the money."
"Rest assured, since I've promised you, I will definitely do it. However, regarding what I said earlier, I hope you'll reconsider, Third Brother. Right now, I'm in urgent need of capable people. If you take some more time to consider and only decide later, I'm afraid the offer won't be as attractive as it is now."
After letting out a laugh that he thought was profound, Ancient Longjun hung up the phone.
As soon as he hung up, his face immediately revealed a pained expression.
Two hundred million!
Even for him, this was not a small amount.
But compared to this matter being exposed and becoming public knowledge, with everyone gossiping behind his back, the cost was still much smaller.
"Useless guy, can't even handle such a small matter properly, and got caught red-handed by others!"
Thinking of this, he became furious.
What if the assassination attempt had failed, and he hadn't been caught?
He wouldn't have had to pay these two hundred million in hush money, right?
Moreover, there was another point.
Huang Xing was his mother's person, sent to his side to protect him and teach him some life lessons. It was precisely because of this that he dared to entrust that matter to him.
But now, an accident had occurred, and if his mother found out, she probably wouldn't give him a good reception either; most likely, she would scold him.
"Ouch, this is a bit tricky?"
Ancient Longjun's eyebrows furrowed, but he couldn't bring the dead back to life.
As the saying goes, you can't hide fire with paper.
But before that, he would hide it for as long as possible.
Thinking of this, his mood immediately improved, and for the next period, it would be quite nice not having Huang Xing by his side, constantly nagging.
(End of Chapter)
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