It's a hell game, who can still be a human being?

Chapter 716 Someone's here, take Young Master Hou to the sewers to eat arrows.

"I don't think the monkey itself would accept this proposal."

said the old man.

"Then it'd better find a way to accept it; that way it'll feel a little better."

Liu Zheng said coldly.

"Even cattle and horses wouldn't accept it."

"As long as you can accept it, that's fine. Whether it can accept it or not is between me and it."

He remained unmoved.

"Actually, there is still room for maneuver in this matter."

The old man was silent for a moment before speaking.

"Oh."

Liu Zheng nodded, but did not reply.

He had already figured it out; the other party clearly had ulterior motives.

In that case, the initiative is now in his hands.

"Doesn't Mr. Liu want to ask how to make amends?"

After a long silence, the old man finally couldn't hold back any longer.

"I dare not ask, for fear that the conditions are too lenient and it will be too easy for them."

Liu Zheng said in a very serious tone.

"When did oxen and horses acquire such a capable subordinate?"

The old man couldn't help but sigh.

He could tell that Liu Zheng had figured it out and was now deliberately beating around the bush.

"I've been making quite a bit of headlines lately, so it seems Mr. He isn't paying much attention to current events."

Liu Zheng said.

"As I get older, my vision becomes narrower and narrower. Now I don't like to go out anymore; I just stay in this little corner of the world."

The old man sighed.

"Yes, that's really narrow."

He looked around the hall and said against his conscience.

If this is considered a small plot of land, then what is his rest room? A rat hole?

"However, some people just can't stand to see me doing well, and they even want to take away my little piece of land."

The old man pretended not to hear and continued talking to himself.

"So, it's for this plate of vinegar-filled dumplings, Mr. He? Just tell me straight, who do you want me to kill for you?"

Liu Zheng asked directly.

With limited delivery time, he didn't have time to waste with the customer.

The old man didn't speak, but instead raised his chin towards the alligator.

Alligator understood and pulled a photo from his pocket, throwing it at Liu Zheng.

The thin photograph spun rapidly in the air, making a cutting sound.

Liu Zheng didn't even look at it, and casually picked up the snack next to him and took a bite.

Now he's the one in charge, so he doesn't have to do everything himself.

As for taking the bullet, Niu Daji, being a trusted subordinate, naturally felt obligated to do so.

It flexed its biceps, clapped its hands together, and clamped the photo between its fingers.

When I opened it, there wasn't even a scratch on the skin, and the photos were completely intact.

"You can't even throw something accurately, is your wife's son even yours?"

Niu Daji mocked.

Having grown up in a place like the bathhouse street, it had long been exposed to all kinds of swear words, but it just didn't dare to use them when it was around Liu Zheng.

However, since the other side was clearly looking for trouble, it boldly let itself fly for a bit.

After speaking, Niu Daji glanced at Liu Zheng with a hint of nervousness, and only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the latter nod slightly.

"What did you say? Say it again if you dare!"

The alligator immediately flew into a rage.

"You can hear me say it a hundred times if you want. How about I beat you up before I say it to you?"

Niu Daji continued his provocation.

"Fight if you want! Anyone who's afraid is a monster!"

The alligator retorted without backing down.

"enough!"

The old man and Liu Zheng shouted at the same time.

"Liu Sheng, you should watch your mouth, or you'll easily get into trouble."

The old man said coldly.

"Mr. He's subordinates aren't bad either. It's shameful that they're raising humans, isn't it? Fine, I'll talk to my friends at the city hall later and make them feel ashamed."

Liu Zheng said with a cold smile.

"Is Mr. Liu trying to pressure me by using the city hall as leverage?"

"It depends on how Mr. He interprets it. If you want to be my enemy, then I'll try to pressure you. If you want to be my friend, then I'll treat you with sincerity."

He said.

"Is Liu Sheng's speaking ability a family tradition?"

The old man probed.

“I’m an orphan with no family traditions, but I have learned a lot from my friends at the city hall.”

Liu Zheng said.

He learned all three skills from the city hall, and he certainly learned a lot.

"Yes, I have many friends at the city hall, and I have received a lot of help from them over the years."

The old man replied.

You have connections above me, and so do I. Don't try to intimidate me with the city hall.

"Oh."

Liu Zheng nodded and looked at the photo that Niu Daji handed him.

The photo shows a man in a blue suit with a square head and a full forehead, but his features and eyes convey a deep sense of dejection.

"His name is Jiang Weisheng, and he is the leader of the Starfish Gang. They used to be in the business of addictive drugs, but recently they wanted to change careers for some reason, so they set their sights on the New Grape Hotel and wanted to invest in it."

“The hotel’s cash flow has always been healthy, and I have no plans to expand, so I don’t need any new shareholders. Therefore, I rejected him.”

"As a result, Jiang Weisheng directly threatened that if Haixingbang did not agree to invest, he would make sure that Xinpu Hotel would also go out of business."

"He gave me a week to think about it, and now it's the fourth day."

"The Starfish Gang are all desperados. I'm in the open while they're in the shadows. If they really start causing trouble, it will be a real problem."

"However, I've heard that they're also riddled with internal conflicts. If we take down Jiang Weisheng, their leader, the Haixing Gang will definitely fall into internal strife, and then they won't pose a threat to us anymore."

The old man slowly began to explain.

"Brother Pai, have you ever heard of the Starfish Gang?"

Liu Zheng turned his head and asked.

"I vaguely remember. Wait a moment, let me check."

Ace took out a dark-colored phone and tapped the screen for a while.

"I've got it. This Starfish Gang has been around for over seventy years. Its first leader was a half-starfish and half-human, and many of its members are also half-dead, from the Deep Sea Empire and Metropolis."

"There was a period of time before that when there was a lot of population movement between Metropolis and the Deep Sea Empire, so many mixed-race people were left behind on both sides."

"The first boss, Haixing's father, was a nobleman and gang leader in the Deep Sea Empire. After the two sides made contact, his father provided him with raw materials and technology, allowing him to start an addictive drug business."

"This addictive drug called 'La Mer' has a relatively weak effect on metropolitan residents and is less addictive. For some other reasons, the Department of Public Security has not included them in its key crackdown targets."

"This Jiang Weisheng is the second leader, the cousin of the first leader, and the son of his mother's younger sister. After the first leader died in a gang war, Jiang Weisheng took over the position. It seems that the first leader's father, Haixing, continued to supply raw materials to the Haixing Gang out of respect for his aunt, who was also the first leader's mother, but at a slightly higher price."

"But because of the abduction of the Little Mermaid, multiple departments are cracking down on smuggling activities between the two borders, and the raw materials for making 'La Mer' have been cut off. It is estimated that the Starfish Gang wanted to change careers for this reason."

The ace spoke eloquently.

"That's it"

Liu Zheng subconsciously scratched his head.

Is there something else going on with him here?

No, that's not right. Even without him, the Yuanshen Cult would still capture the Little Mermaid and sell her to restaurants, and the City Hall would still conduct joint enforcement actions, so it's fine.

"I haven't had a chance to ask who this gentleman is?"

The old man immediately focused his attention on the ace.

"My name is Beers, from the Sheriff's Department."

The ace replied.

"Beers of the Sheriff's Department"

The old man paused for a moment, as if he had thought of something, but couldn't quite recall it.

The woman who was massaging his shoulders changed her expression and whispered something in his ear.

"So you are the son of Archmage Charles. My apologies for not recognizing you sooner."

The old man cupped his hands in greeting.

The term "Buddhist Master" is not the same as "Buddhist Master" in the general sense, but calling him a "Great Master" would not be wrong.

"I have admired you for a long time."

Ace returned the greeting with a cupped-hand salute.

Has Archmage Charles returned to the Metropolis?

The old man asked curiously.

"No, if he were to come back, you would probably know before I do."

Ace shrugged.

The return of each official Planeswalker is a major event. Their accumulated knowledge and experience in the multiverse brings numerous opportunities to Metropolis, but sometimes also enormous risks. On one occasion, a Planeswalker returned with a horde of abominations, causing considerable trouble for the Border Control.

Of course, the Planeswalker who "smuggled in his own agenda" didn't fare well either, as he was ordered by the Speaker of the Council to work for the Border Management Bureau for a hundred years without pay.

"I hope Archmage Charles will return with a full load of knowledge."

The old man offered his blessings.

"On behalf of my father, I thank you for your blessing."

The ace replied.

"Um"

As the elderly man was considering how to deal with this unexpected situation, Liu Zhengxian spoke up.

"I am unable to help with what Mr. He is talking about."

Such gangs sound very cohesive; even with significant internal conflicts, they will unite against external enemies.

Putting everything else aside, if they kill Jiang Weisheng, the next leader will definitely seek revenge for Jiang Weisheng to solidify his own position.

He doesn't care, but the people around him are in trouble.

However, it wouldn't be worth it to completely eradicate the Starfish Gang for a small-time scoundrel who cheats and seduces other people's women.

"My terms remain the same. If Mr. He doesn't accept them, then we'll just have to do what we have to do."

Liu Zheng said.

"Let me make this clear first, I'm just here to watch the show, I'm not taking sides. But if anyone hurts me, don't blame me for making trouble for them."

Ace also said.

Of course, anyone can tell whether someone is biased or not.

"How about this? I plan to have a life-or-death duel with Jiang Weisheng, best two out of three. You guys will send someone to fight one match for me, and they have to win. Plus, with Hou Taotao's hand, this matter will be settled."

The old man pondered for a long time before speaking.

"Even with both hands and feet, you can't guarantee a win in a fight."

Liu Zheng countered.

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The old man was speechless.

What kind of person did Niu Ma send?

"How about this, since this is a casino, let's make a bet, and whoever wins will get their payout."

The old man suggested.

"Okay, but I'll decide what to bet on."

Liu Zheng said.

"Okay. Go ahead and tell me."

"Let's bet on whether that crocodile has an odd or even number of teeth."

He thought for a moment and said.

"Okay. Short-beaked, don't open your mouth yet."

"The old man commanded."

"I"

The alligator silently shut its mouth.

"Mr. Liu, please go first."

The old man raised his hand in greeting.

I bet on an even number.

Liu Zheng said casually.

"Then I'll bet on an odd number. Xiaoqiong, you go count."

The old man patted the woman's arm.

"Okay, Dad."

The woman walked up to the alligator.

"Tangzi, you go count them."

Liu Zheng gave the instructions.

They were both women; one was the boss's daughter, and the other was the leader of a subordinate gang. Their statuses were roughly equal.

"Oh."

Guo Kou Tangzi also walked up to the alligator.

"Short-mouthed, open your mouth and let them count."

"The old man commanded."

"Yes"

The boss spoke up, and the alligator could only reluctantly open its mouth.

"Dad, there are 85 in total, an odd number."

The woman spoke first.

"But some of them are cavities, and they're already half-rotted away."

Just as a hint of joy appeared on the old man's face, Guo Kou Tangzi followed up with his words.

"I told you to pay attention to your personal image, but you just won't listen."

The old man's joy faded, and he glared at the alligator before speaking.

The alligator looked aggrieved; it had no idea that not brushing its teeth could affect the outcome of the bet.

"Mr. Liu, how are we going to determine the winner?"

The old man asked the question.

"It wasn't mentioned beforehand that all teeth had to be present for it to count. If you have them, you have them, so of course you win."

Liu Zheng said generously.

Since we're going to have to fight anyway, let's just go for it and make sure we win.

"Liu Sheng is straightforward. In that case, let's keep Hou Taotao's hand."

The old man reciprocated.

"No need, you still have to cut it off, otherwise it won't learn its lesson. Leave that hand with you, and retrieve it after the arena battle."

He refused.

"Okay, that's settled."

The old man nodded.

When Liu Zheng arrived at the 57th floor to pick up Hou, Hou Taotao only had her left hand left.

"It turned out to be a golden monkey."

Liu Zheng looked at the dejected Hou Taotao and clicked his tongue in amazement.

Although he was beaten black and blue and his body hair was pulled out, you could still see how cute he originally looked. No wonder he could seduce other men's women.

The woman in the book is most likely a furry enthusiast.

"Were you sent by Uncle Niu Ma?"

Hou Taotao struggled to open her swollen eyelids and asked.

"That's right. Let's sign for the delivery first."

Liu Zheng took out the lunchbox.

Can I not sign for it?

Hou Taotao said with some fear.

It certainly knows the consequences of ordering takeout. It was forced to do so before, but now that it's saved, it naturally doesn't want to sign for it.

"Sign for it now, immediately, or you can forget about having your other hand too."

Liu Zheng said coldly.

The soup was served while the knife was being pulled out.

"No, no, no, I'll sign it, okay?"

Sensing the murderous intent emanating from Liu Zheng, Hou Taotao immediately dipped her finger in blood and signed her name on the takeout order.

"Mr. He, we'll be going now."

Liu Zheng said to the old man.

"Take care, Mr. Liu. Please give my regards to Niu Ma. I'll contact you again after I've settled things with the Haixing Gang."

"it is good."

He nodded, led his men out of the conference room, and then took the elevator down to the first floor.

"Brother Liu, do you have any money on you?"

Hou Taotao's eyes flickered as she looked at the bustling casino, and she tentatively asked.

"Yes, what do you want?"

Liu Zhengming asked the question knowingly.

"Hehe, let's play a couple of rounds. Don't worry, I definitely won't cheat this time."

Hou Taotao assured.

"You still want to gamble with a missing hand? At least go to the hospital to get it treated first, right? Doesn't it hurt?"

"Once you're at the gambling table, the pain disappears. You've lost so much money, you have to win it all back."

Hou Taotao said nonchalantly.

"Makes sense."

Liu Zheng nodded.

"That"

Hou Taotao looked at him expectantly.

"Daji, take it to the sewer and supervise it as it eats its droppings. It should eat 100 jin first, and if it eats less than 1 jin, you should eat 10 jin."

Liu Zheng said coldly.

(End of this chapter)