Chapter 1087: Ning Jianghe Cannot Leave
Liu Zixuan was previously confused about what kind of cooperation had been reached between Dragon Spirit and Netherworld Hall?
Now after the pretty secretary laid out the conditions, Liu Zixuan figured it all out.
Dragon Soul sent people to ambush the peripheral families of the hidden families and the peripheral enterprises of the hidden powers earlier, with the purpose of intimidation and financial gain.
Because whether it is a peripheral family or business, it is the financial chain of hidden families and hidden powers. As long as these are cut off, it will undoubtedly intimidate them and yield a lot of money.
The various hidden sects did not counterattack for two reasons: first, the super powerful people of Old Qing’s class collectively disappeared, and the hidden sects and hidden families dared not act recklessly; second, they all knew of the cooperation between Dragon Spirit and Netherworld Hall, and this internal and external crisis must not be rashly acted upon.
And so, this led to the current situation.
People from Dragon Soul become even more blatant, completely ignoring the various hidden sects and hidden families, extending their hand from Qian Nan Land to the north, and even sent representatives to stand in front of Liu Zixuan.
In fact, the cooperation between Dragon Soul and Netherworld Hall doesn’t really conflict.
Netherworld Hall is focused on the Martial Realm, while Dragon Spirit is interested in the Business World.
If these two join forces, it would result in an outcome greater than the sum of its parts, Dragon Soul within the country, Netherworld Hall outside, leaving Liu Zixuan and the others undoubtedly attacked from both sides.
As for the bigger picture, the two paths before Liu Zixuan are clear.
Firstly, agree to Dragon Spirit’s cooperation, but that would mean being a traitor to the entire Star Sea Martial Realm, much like colluding with Netherworld Hall to unify the Martial Realm, while helping Dragon Spirit unify the Business World. By then, Liu Zixuan would naturally carry the label of a lackey.
Secondly, refuse the cooperation, thus offending Netherworld Hall and Dragon Soul. Currently, with all hidden sects struggling to keep themselves intact, Liu Zixuan is undoubtedly isolated without support.
To put it simply, it’s still that straightforward yet most difficult choice.
Either live!
Or die!
Seeing Liu Zixuan extinguish his cigarette, the pretty secretary smiled slightly: "Maybe the director’s words just now were a bit excessive, but I think if you agree to our request, he will voluntarily apologize to you and Mr. Liu."
Liu Zixuan raised his brows, saying with a teasing smile: "So who’s bigger here, the secretary or the director?"
"I am just a mediator, I don’t understand the nuances of business talks," the secretary replied truthfully.
Liu Zixuan stroked his chin: "I have a question."
"We will answer whatever we know!" The pretty secretary thought Liu Zixuan was going to agree, and her eyes flashed with excitement.
"I heard Netherworld Hall has also sent some businessmen to Star Sea. Let’s not mention Qian Nan for now, I just want to know, who is hiding in Ghost Wood City?" Liu Zixuan asked, smiling playfully.
"This..." The secretary paused and said: "If you agree to our request and we reach a cooperation, those individuals will disappear automatically!"
"I don’t like the feeling of having flies buzzing around my pillow." Liu Zixuan looked at the time on his wristwatch after rolling up his sleeves: "I give you five minutes, call all the businessmen and martial artists buried by Netherworld Hall in Star Sea, especially in the northern Business World, here, and then kill them one by one yourself! Only then will I consider cooperating with you!"
"That’s impossible!"
At this moment, Ning Jianghe slowly came to his senses; although the Half-Step Emperor Realm Martial Artist was dead, the pretty secretary remained, so he still had some confidence.
He slapped the table and cursed: "In five minutes, it’s not even possible to notify them all by phone, let alone bring them here and kill them! Besides, we are cooperating with Netherworld Hall, how can we kill their people!"
"Hmm!"
Liu Zixuan shrugged slightly, his face full of playful expression.
He wasn’t eager to speak, instead observing the unfolding scene like a spectator.
Let’s see whether it’s Ning Jianghe or the pretty secretary who’s in charge here!
Ning Jianghe wanted to say something more, but the pretty secretary stretched her brows with a cold demeanor and said, standing up: "Liu Zixuan, are you implying that you won’t agree to our request?"
"Just like you can’t bring Netherworld Hall’s people here to kill them, I also can’t cooperate with you!" Liu Zixuan straightforwardly laid out his cards.
A proud man of Star Sea, he would rather stand and die than kneel and live in disgrace as a dog for Netherworld Hall!
What must a man be strong for?
Strength is about repelling enemies, making them retreat and dare not advance.
How can one forget their homeland and their original intention for some insignificant profit?
Therefore, even if it means tearing apart and confronting them, he would never agree to their demands, it’s merely facing two great giants together!
Liu Zixuan has faced many challenges on his journey, and frankly, he doesn’t really care about these!
"Since that’s the case, then Old Wang’s favor is paid off. Our next meeting will very likely be as enemies!" The pretty secretary crossed her arms and met his gaze coldly, still probing Liu Zixuan.
Liu Zixuan sneered: "Spare me the intimidation, and by the way, tell Old Wang when you return that neither he nor Wang Kun owes me, Liu Zixuan, anything. But if they cooperate with Netherworld Hall, then they owe Star Sea, and by then, they’ll be the eternal sinners of Star Sea!"
"Hm!" Ning Jianghe snorted coldly, also standing up, and said: "Let’s go then, since these guys refuse a toast, they’ll have to drink punishment; we’ll see how he regrets it later!"
"Wait!"
As the pretty secretary and Ning Jianghe were ready to leave together, Liu Zixuan called them back.
Ning Jianghe turned around, asked with a peculiar tone: "What? Have you changed your mind?"
His tone was full of teasing and sarcasm.
Liu Zixuan raised his index finger and shook it twice: "Let the beauty go, but young master here lets you leave only to convey my message to Dragon Spirit. As for this Mr. Ning, he cannot leave now!"
"What do you mean?" The pretty secretary frowned: "A battle between both parties does not involve harming envoys; are you planning to strike at a smiling face?"
"Is he even smiling?" Liu Zixuan’s figure flashed directly next to Ning Jianghe, his right hand directly grasped his throat and lifted him up.
His eyes erupted with two sharp glows, staring at the pretty secretary, stating word by word: "Since entering the door, hearing his bragging, repeatedly ogling young master’s wife, we’re done talking and have torn face, should I indulge these nasty habits?"
The pretty secretary frowned deeply, forming a character between her brows, glancing at Liu Zixuan then at Ning Jianghe, "Liu Zixuan, you are playing with fire that’ll consume you!"
"When I burn, trust that I’ll drag Dragon Spirit down as well..."