As someone who prioritizes killing others, I'm forced to stream a death game.

"Di..."

"Ok?"

Looking at yet another incoming call from a stranger, Liu Ren was filled with confusion.

He felt that the scene had a strong sense of déjà vu.

[Whose communication request is this now?]

[It could also be a typo.]

Given the technological level of the central courtyard, the possibility of a mistake is not high.

So, it's another call for the livestreamer? Why do they all seem to like calling livestreamers so much?

Come on, place your bets! Who's it this time?

Why do you keep saying "again"?

[Because last time, someone also called the streamer directly.]

[This is also a request from an unknown number.]

[When the call connected, wow, it was the vice-leader.]

Could it be the gang leader himself this time?

It's not impossible...

Although I don't know who it is.

But Liu Ren answered the call anyway.

Anyway, there are no scam calls in the atrium.

It doesn't matter if the call is connected.

After Liu Ren selected to answer, a small pop-up window appeared.

The image shows an outline sitting in a dark environment.

"Who are you?" Liu Ren asked directly.

“Zhong Yanchang, the holder of the highest authority of the Golden Crow Group,” the man said with a light laugh. “I have long admired your name, Liu Ren.”

Holy crap, Zhong Yanchang!

Holy crap, it's that man!

Why are you all suddenly so agitated? Who is that man?

[Hey, make way, here comes the science: According to data collected by a player, the war between the Golden Crow Group and the Sky-Piercing Gang ended in a victory for the Golden Crow Group. Afterwards, the Golden Crow Group grew in power, gradually dominating the entire East First District. Its leader, in terms of both literary and martial arts skills, as well as looks, is undoubtedly No. 1, with countless admirers.]

[Fuck, is it true or false? 】

It must be true.

[Even though the lighting wasn't great during the video call, you can still tell he's a ruthless person, right?]

This is a man qualified to unify the entire East District.

Powerful and ruthless, a true godfather of the underworld.

No, no, no, according to the worldview of the Central Court, the leader of a faction is actually equivalent to the prime minister of a country.

[The head of state, the leader has a lot of power.]

Well, it's pretty much the same. Calling them emperors or kings isn't that different; it's just a matter of title.

In short, it's incredibly powerful!!!

Why would someone so arrogant call a livestreamer?

How would I know?

[You people, isn't Bai Jia also a leader of a faction? I haven't seen you all fawning over him like this.]

[Damn, how can they be the same? A loser and a winner, how can they be the same?]

Ah, men.

However, with the streamer's help this time, the Skybreaker Gang might not lose.

[It's safe to say they've already secured the win.]

[Hiss...wait a minute! I think I suddenly know why this guy came to see the streamer!]

【…】

"Nobody's particularly famous," Liu Ren said calmly. "What brings the leader of the Golden Crow Group here?"

“There is something you should know, but you are unaware of it,” Zhong Yanchang said.

"what's up?"

"The upper echelons of the faction do not like lower-ranking members who join later to receive too much credit."

"So?" Liu Ren asked without changing his expression.

“So you don’t have to die for any one faction.” Zhong Yanchang observed Liu Ren’s reaction while adjusting his words.

Negotiations often require different approaches depending on the individual's temperament.

Liu Ren is clearly not someone who will be fooled.

After a brief exchange of two sentences, Zhong Yanchang realized that he did not feel a strong sense of belonging to the Qingtian Gang.

Even if he is strong, judging from Liu Ren's performance, he would prioritize his own safety.

That is, it is selfishness.

As long as Liu Ren possesses this quality.

Then we can talk.

[Zhong Yanchang really came to steal our man!]

【I knew it! 】

"You found out again?"

This time I truly know that, given Zhong Yanchang's abilities and character, he would absolutely not sit idly by and wait for his doom.

"To sit and wait for death... to be honest, for those four words to be applied to him is already quite absurd."

The streamer's behavior has gone far too far.

[Only someone like me, Wen Dao, could do something like this.]

He's probably the first person to have pushed Zhong Yanchang to this point.

Be confident, and remove the "should." You are the anchor!

[Which other player has the skill level of this streamer?]

[Is the Midgard Serial Killer joking with you?]

Can streamers be recruited?

I don't know. Maybe, possibly, probably, no way?

"You want to turn me against you?" Liu Ren asked directly.

He is also aware of the current situation.

It is clear that with their own strength, they can completely influence the outcome of this beacon tower battle.

He just doesn't care.

Zhong Yan carefully considered his words: "For any second-rate power, recruiting a strong person is not a good choice."

"why?"

"Because they can't offer enough compensation. Take my Golden Crow Group as an example. P2 members are the old brothers who started the business together, and P3 members are subordinates who have made outstanding contributions over the years. Time and merit are both indispensable. Even if a powerful evil-level expert fell from the sky right now, he could only get P4. This is the limit. Do you understand?"

Liu Renke understood perfectly.

In any organization or power, there are two types of people who are the most difficult to deal with.

One type is those who start a business together.

One type is those that have stood the test of time and have made significant contributions.

They are the cornerstone of the ruling class's maintenance of their power.

This is especially evident among newly established forces.

Perhaps over time, this power will gradually be eroded by human nature.

The capable, loyal, and meritorious upper class was gradually infiltrated by various relatives.

However, the central courtyard is different.

There is no such thing as relatives here.

Every force, no matter how long it has been established, is still in its "initial stage".

Moreover, there are also those who have entered the illusion.

The zero-sum game is more pronounced here.

The strong do indeed hold a high position—but correspondingly, their destructive power is also very high.

to be honest.

If a strong person who hasn't stood the test of time is willing to come, would you really dare to take him?

This is different from the generals who surrendered in ancient times.

The general surrendered with a large number of soldiers.

It's not like he's a lone commander.

After absorbing them, and through various maneuvers, the leader of the faction can gradually digest this force that has submitted.

However, this is the atrium.

There are those who have entered the illusion.

The strong are respected.

One man becomes an army.

A powerful individual who submits to your faction can truly leave whenever they want.

Is that scary?

This is terrifying for leaders who want to maintain their power.

Trust becomes invaluable in the atrium.

But this thing, precisely, needs "time" to settle and mature.

It's like a nuclear bomb; you've been given it, but the launch switch isn't in your hands.

Who the hell can stand this?

Who the hell knows when or what will cause it to explode?

The risks of absorbing such an unstable factor far outweigh the benefits.

Liu Ren easily understood the pros and cons involved.

But he still didn't give in immediately, instead asking, "Even so, you can't assume everyone is like that. What if Bai Jia isn't like that?"