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Seeing that Jiang Chen did not mind their earlier attitude, Yan Lianwei and Hua Yuedao let out a long sigh of relief. They had felt a bit anxious just moments before.
A few minutes later, Mary and the others approached Jiang Chen. They stood before him, their expressions extremely complicated. This young man had killed their master, and while they felt furious and wanted revenge, they also dared not act on those feelings.
"Do you want to live?" Jiang Chen asked casually. "If so, deliver one billion dollars to me before dark today. If not, you will all die."
"One billion dollars? That's impossible! Hongmen won't give you that much money," one of the Hongmen disciples blurted out. A billion dollars was no small sum; although Hongmen was wealthy, they could not produce that much liquid capital on short notice.
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Chen's gaze darkened, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes. The disciple's head fell to the ground.
Seeing Jiang Chen kill without hesitation sent Mary into a panic. Her face turned pale, and she collapsed to her knees.
"Please don't kill me! I can give you the billion dollars," Mary hurriedly said.
Mary was not just any disciple of Yan Xiaotian; her father was a billionaire in the United States with assets exceeding ten billion. She was a genuine heiress. However, she had been passionate about Huaxia Martial Arts since childhood and had apprenticed under Yan Xiaotian to learn it. This trip to Huaxia was meant for broadening her horizons and testing her skills after years of training.
Now that her master had been killed by Jiang Chen, her mental defenses crumbled completely. She had never encountered someone as ruthless as him.
Jiang Chen looked at Mary with a deep gaze. "If the billion dollars is not in my hands before dark, you will die too."
"Mr. Jiang, I will definitely get you the billion dollars, but it really can't be done before dark. This is not a small amount, and it's an international transaction; it cannot be accomplished in one day unless you have an account in a foreign bank," Mary explained.
"How about this, Mr. Jiang? You can hold me captive until the money arrives; once it does, you can release me," she continued.
"I doubt holding you will ensure Hongmen will actually deliver the money," Jiang Chen sneered.
"Mr. Jiang, you're right; Hongmen won't pay up. But my dad will. Please believe me; you will get this money," Mary said earnestly.
"Can your dad really come up with a billion?" Jiang Chen asked, scrutinizing her closely.
"My dad is among the top hundred richest people in the world; he can manage a billion, but it will take some time. Just let me make a phone call, and I'll gather the funds immediately," Mary replied.
"Even if your dad has money, unfortunately for you, I want Hongmen's funds. You all should go back and tell Hongmen to prepare one billion dollars. If they don't send it voluntarily, I will go to Hongmen myself," Jiang Chen said after pondering for a moment.
Jiang Chen did not enjoy killing innocents; since Mary had not offended him directly, he had no intention of making things difficult for her further.
Even if Mary was sincere about providing one billion dollars, Jiang Chen couldn't be bothered to accept it. Money meant little to someone like him. Offending Jiang Chen could be resolved with money; what truly mattered was when money could not solve the problem.
The billion dollars now depended on Hongmen's sincerity. If they were cooperative and respectful, Jiang Chen might overlook things. But if they remained stubborn and sought revenge for Yan Xiaotian without showing any goodwill, then even a billion dollars would not settle matters.
Hearing Jiang Chen's words, Mary found it hard to believe. In her eyes, Jiang Chen had become a cold-blooded killer who wouldn’t hesitate to take a life. She never expected him to suddenly show kindness and let her go.
"Mr. Jiang, are you really going to let me go?" Mary asked, skepticism lacing her voice. She had seen enough movies to know that when someone says they will let you go, it often ends with a gunshot before you can take a few steps away. She feared that Jiang Chen might do the same.
"Do you think I'm joking with you?" Jiang Chen replied calmly.
"What kind of person is Mr. Jiang? A man of his word. Since you've said to let them go, why hesitate? Just leave," Peng Tianqi added, concerned that Jiang Chen might actually kill Mary. After all, Mary's father was a wealthy tycoon; if his daughter were killed by Jiang Chen, he would undoubtedly seek revenge. Although Jiang Chen was powerful, there was no need to make enemies everywhere.
With that, Mary no longer hesitated. She thanked them and hurriedly boarded a boat to leave.
The Martial Arts Gathering continued.
The gathering primarily focused on discussions and exchanges within the martial arts community. However, due to the earlier incident, everyone seemed somewhat distracted. Nevertheless, the gathering had to proceed.
In the afternoon, as the Martial Arts Gathering concluded, Peng Tianqi, as the host, invited everyone to an evening banquet. Most people were eager to attend, but some, like Hu Sanxiong and others, chose to leave Songnan after the event.
In the evening at the five-star hotel where Jiang Chen was staying, a lively banquet was underway. Naturally, discussions about what had happened at the wetland park were strictly prohibited from being shared outside; this was a rule of the Martial Arts Gathering that no one dared to break.
Jiang Chen attended the banquet at Peng Tianqi's invitation and undoubtedly became the center of attention for the night. Everyone surrounded him, eager to exchange a few words and become familiar with him.
Some requested Jiang Chen's contact information while others added him on WeChat. He didn’t agree to add everyone; those who managed to connect with him sparked envy among many.
"Mr. Jiang, if you are willing, our Guo Family would like to be your vassal from now on. Everything we have will belong to you," suddenly proposed a Clan Leader from the Guo Family. Many other families echoed this sentiment.
"Even the Peng Family would not qualify as my vassal; what makes you think your Guo Family or any of these other families have that right?" Jiang Chen replied with a playful smile.
The Clan Leaders from the Guo Family and those who had echoed them turned red with embarrassment. To be a vassal meant being subservient; they wanted to be Jiang Chen's dogs but lacked even that qualification, which made for an awkward situation. Yet despite their discomfort, they could only smile politely.
"We were too presumptuous," several Clan Leaders admitted shamefully.
"Just be careful in the future," Jiang Chen said before moving away with his glass in hand.
Many beautiful women at the scene thought that being attractive would help them connect with Jiang Chen. Consequently, several young ladies were brought by their Clan Leaders to meet him. Unfortunately for them, Jiang Chen paid them no mind at all.
"Mr. Jiang, you are an unparalleled genius; may I ask if you are married?" By the end of the night, even Peng Tianqi couldn’t help but ask.
"Old Peng, why are you suddenly interested in this matter?" Jiang Chen chuckled.
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