[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens":3,"chapter-the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-942":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Rogue Evil Forces Across the Heavens",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2231071,4178,"Chapter 942: This world is all about money!","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-942",942,"\u003Cp>The next morning, a drizzling rain fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming down from upstairs, Zhang Cheng sat at a roadside stall eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a man wearing a loose black suit came down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at him, Zhang Cheng waved his hand and said, \"Hey, let's chat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man looked at Zhang Cheng in confusion, then pointed at himself, looking around with a curious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, you. Come here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waving to signal him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their eyes met, the man walked up to Zhang Cheng and asked, \"What do you want with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're pretty tough, aren't you? Do you specialize in 'playing the big brother' on the streets?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the man before him, Zhang Cheng sized him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean by that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng suspiciously, the man watched him with vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Zhang Cheng—the 'Cheng' as in 'integrity.' Any interest in working together? I really like your style.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking to the man, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile, appearing exceptionally happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, I don't like working with others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man stood up, intending to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching him, Zhang Cheng said with a smile, \"Your grandmother is in the hospital; you must be short on cash, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning to look at Zhang Cheng, the man stared at him coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not short on money. I have as much as you need. Work for me, and I can have your grandmother stay in the best hospital—even go to the United States for treatment. How about it? Shall we cooperate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng stood up and walked over to the man. The moment they locked eyes, both couldn't help but curl their lips into a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Guilin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching out a hand, Chen Guilin looked at Zhang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pleasure doing business, Guilin-zai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking Chen Guilin's hand, a smile appeared in Zhang Cheng's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a name. It's Chen Guilin, not Guilin-zai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking to Zhang Cheng, it was clear Chen Guilin didn't like that nickname.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Guilin-zai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Chen Guilin with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhang Cheng say that, Chen Guilin looked utterly helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, despite Zhang Cheng's words, where would he get the money? Just as Gray Wolf said, the world was changing, yet these people were still here selling betel nuts and high-mountain tea—where was the profit in that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he didn't have money, couldn't Zhang Cheng just go \"borrow\" some?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting in a teahouse, Zhang Cheng looked at the men in black suits surrounding him and said, \"So cautious, aren't we? Brother Gray Wolf!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, it's all for the job. Don't make things difficult for the people below.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng with a smile, Gray Wolf began to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Gray Wolf say this, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he truly admired the man for being able to describe cowardice in such a fresh and refined way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak up. What do you want with me this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Picking up the teapot, Gray Wolf poured some water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to borrow three million from you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Gray Wolf, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but speak up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three million?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng in astonishment, Gray Wolf didn't understand how he had the nerve to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was only their second meeting, and he dared to ask for three million? If they met two more times, wouldn't he be asking for his life?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, my money doesn't just blow in on the wind. You asking for three million right off the bat really makes me feel a bit...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng awkwardly, Gray Wolf really wanted to ask plainly: Are you worth three million?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But facing Gray Wolf's refusal, Zhang Cheng tapped the table and said, \"When you went on the run back then, you had a son. Is that piece of information worth three million?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly hearing Zhang Cheng say this, Gray Wolf froze completely, not even noticing that his teacup was overflowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang, bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tapping the table, Zhang Cheng signaled Gray Wolf, who finally snapped back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regaining his composure, Gray Wolf looked at Zhang Cheng and asked, \"How did you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some things are easy to find out if you just check, right? Like, for instance, that woman at the barbershop is your first love!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Gray Wolf with a smile, Zhang Cheng explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This three million, I'll lend it. Thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking to Zhang Cheng, Gray Wolf immediately signaled his men to go get the money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the safe, they revealed it was packed with cash, and the man immediately took out three million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the moment the money was handed over, Gray Wolf looked at Zhang Cheng and said, \"I hope our future cooperation will be a bit more pleasant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, no problem. After all, we're all in it for the money, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Gray Wolf with a smile, Zhang Cheng stood up and walked outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Zhang Cheng's back, a man beside him asked, \"Big Brother, you already know everything, why bother giving him three million?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's not Chen Wenqian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking to his subordinate, Gray Wolf smoked his cigarette gloomily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to a brainless brute like Chen Wenqian, someone with unpredictable thoughts like Zhang Cheng was far more dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Chen Wenqian had never investigated him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about how the man was just a representative from a small place like Houbicuo, Gray Wolf's eyes were filled with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just because the place was small didn't mean it lacked talent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a hospital, Chen Guilin was worrying about the upcoming medical bills. Just then, Zhang Cheng walked in from outside and tossed a duffel bag beside him: \"Here, use this first! Once we finish dealing with the next matter, I'll send your grandmother overseas for treatment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng in astonishment, Chen Guilin was a bit stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the moment he opened the bag, he couldn't help but ask, \"Where did you get so much money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zhang Cheng knew about Chen Guilin, he also knew the man's identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in Houbicuo, besides the visible Zhang Shunfa, Chen Wenqian had the largest influence. For a guy like Zhang Cheng, who lacked such a reputation, earning this much money was still very difficult!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I borrowed it from someone! But don't worry, we'll have money soon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking to Chen Guilin, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three million, converted to RMB, was only about 660,000, but for the current treatment, it was more than enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mentioning the money, Chen Guilin looked at Zhang Cheng and said, \"I will pay you back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll talk about that later!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Chen Guilin with a smile, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but shrug his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, watching Chen Guilin leave, Zhang Cheng sat in a chair and muttered, \"Earning money this way is a bit slow. Maybe I should just go burglarize Gray Wolf's safe instead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gray Wolf: Is he even speaking human language?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the pitch-black night, inside a small alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Shunfa walked there alone to relieve himself, but just then, the Monk appeared behind him, raising his gun with a fierce expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the man in shock, Zhang Shunfa didn't even have time to speak before he fell into a pool of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing in the distance watching all of this, Zhang Cheng's cold eyes flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because to his predecessor, Zhang Shunfa was a good big brother, but he was not a wise leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This world is all about money. If he didn't leave, Zhang Cheng and Chen Wenqian would find it hard to get ahead, so... sorry about that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The method was too crude!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing beside Zhang Cheng, Chen Guilin looked at the Monk, who looked somewhat similar to himself, and couldn't help but explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, it should have been two shots to the chest and one to the head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking to Chen Guilin, Zhang Cheng explained with a face full of smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng in confusion, Chen Guilin was stunned. Was that what he meant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was talking about the choice of location and the person doing the job!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng: Two shots to the chest, one to the head—even Hua Tuo would shake his head!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guilin: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, I didn't bring my eye drops!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling his pockets, Zhang Cheng realized an important prop was missing and was left speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Chen Guilin asked, \"You still need to cry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I don't cry, how will people know I'm loyal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking to Chen Guilin, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but complain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Chen Guilin looked at the lifeless Zhang Shunfa in the distance and immediately asked in shock, \"You? Loyal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1467,"2026-06-18T01:05:50.539Z","2026-06-18T03:13:38.468Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","0969613f1e57373b613439b8371ff3d3f3f4a76b2744b6efa9b442b2a37d28ed","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-943","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-941",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frogue-evil-forces-across-the-heavens-cover.jpg"]