[{"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-971":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},2231100,4178,"Chapter 971","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-971",971,"\u003Cp>In the quiet garage, Xu Dafu looked at the person before him, remaining silent for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mute?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Approaching Xu Dafu to ask, Zhang Cheng gestured with his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Xu Dafu hurriedly said, \"Boss, we're just here to collect a debt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know that. Who owes you money? Tell me! I'll help you get it back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patting Xu Dafu on the shoulder, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Zhang Cheng say this, Xu Dafu was completely stunned; he hadn't expected the \"notorious\" Houbeicuo boss to be so easy to talk to!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng in disbelief, Xu Dafu asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. I am very fair in how I conduct myself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking to Xu Dafu, Zhang Cheng then draped an arm over his shoulder and said, \"You were just kicked out, right? No worries, come up with me. I guarantee there won't be any problems!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Zhang Cheng pulled Xu Dafu directly into the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they arrived at the high-rise office area, they saw people making phone calls everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as soon as Zhang Cheng appeared, everyone bowed and said, \"Brother Cheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, get back to work, and leave early!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xu Dafu following Zhang Cheng, everyone wore expressions of confusion, but they didn't ask any questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking into the opulent office, Xu Dafu finally saw a life-sized statue of Guan Gong standing behind the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting down before Guan Gong, Zhang Cheng smiled and said, \"Speak up, who owes you money? I'll call him in to chat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, there's no need for that, it's just a small matter! How could I let you handle it personally!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng in fear, Xu Dafu couldn't help but explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, it's fine, it's fine. I'm idle anyway, finding something to do is quite nice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Xu Dafu with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Chen Guilin walked in from outside and looked at Xu Dafu, saying, \"Who is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A debt collector!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Chen Guilin with a beaming smile, Zhang Cheng joked, \"Isn't it interesting? They've even come to collect at my company, hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhang Cheng clapping his hands, Xu Dafu immediately realized something was wrong, and cold sweat began to pour down his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking up to Xu Dafu, Chen Guilin looked at him and said, \"Are you alright? You came here to collect a debt? Don't you know he's a madman?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking to Xu Dafu, Chen Guilin glanced at Zhang Cheng beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he had a feeling that Xu Dafu's life was basically coming to an end!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Chen Guilin's words, Xu Dafu finally realized just how naive he had been to think he could get money out of Zhang Cheng's hands!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, just as Zhang Cheng was looking at Xu Dafu playfully, a man walked in from outside and said, \"Brother Cheng, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak up, what's going on? You borrowed money from them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking to the man before him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My grandmother is sick, so I borrowed a sum from them. I didn't expect the interest to be so high, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the man was explaining with a bitter face, Zhang Cheng said, \"Where is the IOU?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The IOU is here, the IOU is here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Guilin's unfriendly gaze, Xu Dafu hurriedly took out the IOU.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the numbers on it, Zhang Cheng tapped the armrest and said, \"Your interest is indeed a bit high! We're all in the same business; how about we round it down?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhang Cheng say this, Xu Dafu said with some fear, \"Okay, no problem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He borrowed two hundred thousand from you, plus interest, so now, including principal and interest, it should be six hundred thousand, right? Since we're rounding down, let's do this: Little Guilin, give him sixty dollars for a taxi ride back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Xu Dafu before him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Xu Dafu seemed unable to believe what the other party had said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because is that how you round down? From six hundred thousand down to sixty dollars!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, do you have a question about what I said?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Xu Dafu, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, if you do this, I can't go back and report!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng with grievance, Xu Dafu was on the verge of crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because if he went back with sixty dollars, his hall master would tear him apart and sell him for parts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then how about I chat with him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Xu Dafu, Zhang Cheng signaled to Chen Guilin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving before the other party, Chen Guilin said, \"Phone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising his head, Xu Dafu looked at Chen Guilin's fierce appearance and immediately handed over the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the phone, Zhang Cheng opened the call and immediately smiled, saying, \"Is this the one, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng in fear, Xu Dafu hurriedly explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, when the call was answered, the voice of the West Hall Master came through: \"Xu Dafu, what's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xu Dafu? Sorry, I'm not him. I'm Zhang Cheng, Zhang Cheng of Houbeicuo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zhang Cheng finished speaking, the West Hall Master on the phone said sternly, \"How is Xu Dafu's phone in your hands!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because he's a guest here! You sent him to collect a debt, so you should have expected this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but say, \"We're all in the same business. My subordinate just borrowed a little money from you; why are you so stingy, adding such high interest? Are you not giving me face?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Cheng, don't give me that stuff. The money belongs to the company, and it's not up to me. Tell Xu Dafu to bring the money back, otherwise, we'll see!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the West Hall Master didn't lose his footing at all and immediately retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to go to war with me over this little bit of money? Fine, I'm hanging up now, and I'm going to find people to smash your place!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Zhang Cheng immediately hung up the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as Zhang Cheng finished speaking, Chen Guilin beside him also hurriedly picked up the phone, starting to prepare to call for backup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before his call could go through, the phone in Zhang Cheng's hand rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the incoming number, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but chuckle, then answered: \"What, not going to fight? You were pretty arrogant just now, weren't you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're all in the same business. Can you give me some face? It's a matter of a few hundred thousand; do you really have to smash my place? Don't I need to make money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking with a speechless expression, the West Hall Master's forehead was covered in cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because how is this person just like Li Hongwei from Mang Village?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were the \"Frozen Fish God of War,\" that would be one thing—he would immediately let him know what it feels like to have a \"cold, icy fish\" slapped across the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem is he isn't, and Zhang Cheng isn't Li Hongwei; he is more ruthless than anyone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One price: I'll give Xu Dafu sixty dollars, and this debt is settled. No problem, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking to the West Hall Master on the phone, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but narrow his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, a six-hundred-thousand debt, and you're cutting it to sixty dollars? You might as well just go rob someone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouting in anger, the West Hall Master roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the other party's words, Zhang Cheng smiled and said, \"You don't want it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sixty is sixty, let Xu Dafu get the hell back here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging up the phone, the West Hall Master's face was full of fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he couldn't afford to lash out, because there was no need to argue about these things with a madman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only six hundred thousand—it wasn't even about the money—but he didn't want to let Zhang Cheng be so arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now it seemed that the other party had the ability to be arrogant, because he was crazy; he would go to war with you over such a small amount of money!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give him sixty dollars and let him take it back to report! After all, we still have that much money!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pointing at Xu Dafu, Zhang Cheng laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>",1418,"2026-06-18T01:05:50.539Z","2026-06-18T03:13:38.468Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","c73aa1651d28457803e5e29ed40833a4f8f2a6e2897bdc18d5e36666faf769b1","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-972","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-970",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frogue-evil-forces-across-the-heavens-cover.jpg"]