Chapter 368: As Long As It Can Be Contained, That's How Long It Is

368. Chapter 368: As Long As It Can Be Contained, That's How Long It Is

"Only two people died?"

Gu Zhangkong's voice carried a hint of anger.

"One is a Ninth-level Force Warrior, the other an Eight-level Force Warrior. Do you know how many resources I spent to cultivate them to this level? In the end, your people killed them so casually."

"Also, the Psychic Weapons my people use are top-tier A-level Psychic Weapons worth several million each, and among them is an S-level Psychic Weapon. All together, they cost you one hundred million. Too much?"

"Third brother, don't be angry, don't be angry."

Gu Zhangjun immediately put on a smiling face, "Now that you say it, one hundred million really doesn't seem a lot. Fine, after we hang up, I'll transfer one hundred million to you. Is that okay? That guy Huang Xing really knows how to cause me trouble, damn it."

By the end, he let out another swear word.

Frankly, one hundred million isn't much to him; even if he didn't have it, a call to his mother would bring over one or two hundred million.

But the money isn't for himself, which makes him feel uneasy, as if it were taken by someone else.

"Just these two conditions, then?"

"There's one more."

"What? There's more?"

Gu Zhangjun looked very reluctant.

"You have to come up with another one hundred million as compensation to Jiang Cheng."

Gu Zhangkong said.

"Why?"

Gu Zhangjun's voice suddenly rose, "It's not like I let Huang Xing go out to assassinate him. Besides, isn't he fine?"

"Who told you he's fine?"

Gu Zhangkong let out a cold snort.

"He has something?"

Gu Zhangjun blinked, a hint of expectation in his eyes.

He doesn't want Huang Xing to get into trouble, but if it really happens, there's nothing he can do.

As long as that kid can be killed, or at least seriously injured, it's acceptable.

"He's only a Force Warrior; how could he be a match for a Grandmaster? Even with the treasure I gave him, he still suffered serious injuries. If I hadn't arrived in time, he'd probably have been killed. Whether this was ordered by you, I already know. So, cut the chatter, give another one hundred million, and I'll treat this as if it never happened. As long as you keep the agreement, I'll keep the secret."

Upon hearing this, Gu Zhangjun was instantly disheartened.

He was only slightly injured.

He felt a bit regretful.

Had he known this earlier, after receiving Huang Xing's call that morning, he should have lent him some treasures.

Then the subsequent series of events wouldn't have occurred.

"I can give you time to think it over slowly."

Gu Zhangkong's voice rang out again.

"Just a reminder: if you drag out the time too long, I might change my mind."

"What? You dare!"

Gu Zhangjun scolded.

"Why wouldn't I dare?"

Gu Zhangkong's tone also became hard.

"You sent people to trespass on my territory, killing my men in broad daylight; that already crossed my bottom line. The fact that I'm calling you now is already giving you face. If you really provoke me, I can simply give up the Outer City District Black Market and go straight to Gu Zhanglin. Then we'll see who can outfight whom."

"No, no, no."

Gu Zhangjun quickly tried to smooth things over, "Third brother, don't be angry; I didn't mean that. I truly didn't know about this; otherwise I wouldn't have let him do it. How about this: isn't it just two hundred million? After we hang up, I'll transfer it to you. As for the first condition you mentioned, I definitely agree. How could I possibly send people to cause trouble on your territory?"

"That's fine."

Gu Zhangkong's voice also calmed down.

"I also assure you, what happened here today won't be spread, and even if it does, no one will know it was done by your subordinates." "Alright, then shall we seal it with a word?"

"A word is binding."

Gu Zhangkong nodded.

He also didn't really want to offend Gu Zhangjun.

Because this time the other side sent a Level One Grandmaster, but what about next time?

There's always a thousand days of being a thief, but never a thousand days of preventing theft.

"Hahaha."

Gu Zhangjun laughed heartily.

He wasn't worried that Gu Zhangkong would deceive him.

Because if things didn't turn out as the latter said, he couldn't just do nothing; he'd definitely retaliate.

On the contrary, after the recent chat, he felt his relationship with Gu Zhangkong had become closer.

"Third brother, are you interested in doing me a favor?"

Hearing that, Gu Zhangkong fell silent instantly.

In the past, Gu Zhangjun had indeed thrown olive branches to him, but without exception they were all rejected.

After all, he didn't even want to go to Gu Zhanglin's side, let alone Gu Zhangjun's.

Not to mention anything else, just regarding the news that Huang Xing got into trouble, Gu Zhangjun's tone showed no trace of sorrow, completely heartless.

Someone like that, if the roles were reversed, would be the same.

"Fifth brother, you know, right now I just want to manage my own little plot of land properly."

"Third Brother, you're in Outer City District—what prospects can you have? I know you value that kid with the Jiang surname, want to rely on him, achieve results, and get into Inner City, but honestly, wanting to enter Inner City is simple; I can settle it with a single sentence—lawyer?"

Gu Zhangjun coaxed gently: "As long as you agree to work for me from now on, I'll immediately tell my father and have you transferred to Inner City District."

"Fifth Brother, I appreciate your goodwill; I take it to heart. We'll discuss this matter later."

Gu Zhangkong shook his head.

"Let's leave it at that for now. Hope, after hanging up, Fifth Brother, you can transfer the money immediately."

"Don't worry. Since I've promised you, I will definitely follow through. However, regarding what I just mentioned, I still hope you, Third Brother, will think it over more. Right now my subordinates are in the midst of recruiting; if you wait a while longer to decide, Third Brother, you might miss the chance to be in my good graces now."

Gu Zhangjun let out a laugh he thought was profound, then hung up.

The moment the call ended, his face immediately showed a look of pain.

Two hundred million!

Even for him, this is not a small sum.

But compared to this matter being exposed, causing everyone to know and gossip behind his back, the cost is still far smaller.

"Useless guy, you can't even handle such a trivial matter, and you got caught red‑handed!"

Thinking of that, his anger flared instantly.

Even if the assassination had failed and he hadn't been caught, he wouldn't have to pay this two hundred million hush money, right?

Moreover, there's another point.

Huang Xing is his mother, the person assigned to be by his side; while protecting him, she also taught him some worldly affairs, and precisely because of that, he felt confident entrusting that matter to her.

Now an accident has occurred; if his mother finds out, she probably won't look kindly on him and will most likely scold him.

"Hiss, a bit tricky, huh?"

Gu Zhangjun furrowed his brows; after all, he can't resurrect the dead.

As the saying goes, paper can't contain fire.

But until then, it can be contained for as long as it can.

Thinking of that, his mood improved considerably; for the next while, it would be fine not having Huang Xing muttering beside him. (End of chapter)