Chapter 629: 625. I Bet It's Fake (Please Subscribe and Vote)

Zhang Ran was truly a bit curious; this guy Whale was already obsessed with his younger brother's affairs.

He had discarded the entire Whale Shark Organization as pawns, yet now he wanted to protect this mercenary group, which was somewhat surprising to Zhang Ran.

Upon hearing this, Whale remained silent for a long while before saying, "In the hearts of people like you, are people like us all cold-blooded and heartless, without a shred of emotion?"

Zhang Ran laughed, "You misunderstand; that is not what I meant. What you have done for your brother is not something a heartless person could do."

Although he said this, Zhang Ran did not believe that Whale was truly such an affectionate and righteous person; if that were really the case, the Whale Shark Organization would not have been abandoned by him just like that.

"Zhang Ran, believe it or not, Ares and these people must be let go today." Whale also saw Zhang Ran's disdain and was not angry about it, though his attitude had become somewhat firm.

Zhang Ran was even a bit surprised; what kind of confidence did this guy still have at a time like this?

"You have the qualifications to negotiate terms with me? I believe you are clear about their purpose in coming here—to finish me off. Do you really take me for a saint?" Zhang Ran sneered.

Whale said, "I know you are not a saint, but I also know you are not a villain."

"Those people from the Whale Shark Organization were all deserving of death in your heart, with no room for forgiveness; I understand this, so they are all dead."

"Their deaths were not unjust; this is the price they were due."

Zhang Ran looked at the calm Whale and was increasingly surprised; how had this guy suddenly become so reasonable at a time like this?

"Likewise, no matter what fate I encounter, it is not unjust. I do not dispute that, but Ares and the others cannot be included. Although they are mercenaries, they have only taken money to do jobs for all these years, and they have only participated in localized wars; they have never harmed an innocent person. I believe you can verify this."

"Heh, then I deserve to die? Today they came..."

"Don't you deserve to die?" Whale said indifferently.

Zhang Ran was stunned, then thought for a moment and said, "If we go by your logic, it really isn't unjust, but since they participated, they must be prepared for the fact that life and death are determined by fate."

Seeing that Zhang Ran showed no sign of relenting, Whale took a deep breath, took a black box out of a body bag, and said to Zhang Ran, "Guess if this is real or fake?"

Before Zhang Ran could react, He Yong and several others had their pupils shrink, and He Yong even subconsciously blocked the way in front of Zhang Ran.

Even Ares and the others subconsciously began to retreat; they had not expected that Whale could actually get his hands on this thing.

Zhang Ran was also startled, but he quickly calmed down. Far from being terrified, he said with some interest, "Where did you get this thing? Who dared to sell this to you? Do they not want to live?"

Whale said calmly, "In this world, as long as you have money, what can't you buy? Most of the money I've earned over these many years has been poured into this; it was originally prepared for someone else."

This was a miniature H-weapon, which was the reason for everyone's fear, and it was even more unexpected that Whale could actually get his hands on it.

Whale looked at Zhang Ran and said, "Is this enough? You are not far enough away right now."

Zhang Ran started to laugh, but then his expression turned cold as he said, "Not enough. I bet that yours is fake."

Whale looked deeply at Zhang Ran, then looked at the others who were still standing in place, and sighed in his heart.

The item was, of course, real; otherwise, he would not have brought it out.

"Actually, I originally wanted to prepare to perish together with you, and then let your son and daughter avenge you, but now I have changed my focus. Perhaps you staying alive is what can truly avenge my brother.

And I don't want to lose another brother again." When Whale spoke, his eyes turned toward Ares.

Ares was also his brother, though not a biological one, but a cousin; yet ever since his biological brother died, there had been no difference between them.

This was the reason he trusted Ares so much, and also the reason he wanted to save his life.

Zhang Ran did not speak; his attitude was very clear.

"Zhang Ran, let them go this once, I guarantee they will not..."

Before Whale could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Zhang Ran, "What are you using to guarantee it?"

Whale was silent for a moment and said, "I will tell you Ares's identity and the information on his family; is that enough?"

Ares was suddenly anxious; he looked at Whale in disbelief.

Zhang Ran, however, had a calm expression, "You think I can't find out?"

"You can find out, but you definitely won't find them easily. I will also have Ares help you once; consider it payment for his life," Whale said.

"At the same time, I will also give this to you. No matter what, this thing can be considered a protective talisman."

Zhang Ran looked at him for a long time without speaking; in fact, he could guess that this thing was ninety percent real.

The reason he had been so tough just now was actually to test Whale.

Moreover, since things had reached this point, there was no need for Zhang Ran to keep gambling.

"I can agree to your request, but Ares, you remember this: this is your only chance. If there is a next time, then don't blame me for being ruthless," Zhang Ran said indifferently.

Upon hearing Zhang Ran's words, Whale suddenly let out a sigh of relief, then smiled at Ares and said, "Don't worry about anything, and don't think about avenging me or anything like that. Given my crimes, dying a hundred times would not be excessive."

"Although this guy Zhang Ran is quite ruthless, his reputation is still guaranteed, and he is a good person."

Zhang Ran's face turned green listening to Whale's words; you are the good person, your whole family are good people!

Whale had been investigating the events of that year for many years, and he had investigated Zhang Ran's situation very clearly, which was why he reached this conclusion and made this choice.

Ares did not know what he should say; he felt that his side had been completely defeated.

They had expended so much energy, even abandoning the entire Whale Shark Organization, all for this final moment, but in front of Zhang Ran, it seemed to have been of no use at all.

He looked up at Zhang Ran standing above, his eyes somewhat dazed; what kind of person was this guy?

Why did his cousin, who feared nothing in heaven or on earth, always have a feeling of being at a disadvantage when facing Zhang Ran?

Zhang Ran did not concern himself with the two men's exchange and directly signaled for He Yong to go take the box, while also having him perform a body search.

He needed to ensure that this thing was absolutely safe in his hands; otherwise, if Whale suddenly went back on his word, he would be finished too.