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The two of them colluded with the top expert of the Demon Hunting Team, Allen Xiu Dingsi, and Black Flame Camberto from the True Flame Sect, confronting Yuan Qian Kun. They demanded that Yuan Qian Kun relinquish his private possession of the Gouli Heaven's Tome and open it up for everyone to study. It was also the first time we learned that the True Flame Sect harbored a super-limit level expert like Camberto.
Amidst the shocked gazes of everyone, Ding Chifeng slowly said, "The result was that Yuan Qian Kun displayed great power, defeating both Allen Xiu Dingsi and Camberto, who had joined forces from Kyo Kusanagi, thus solidifying his position as Demon Realm's Number One. Meanwhile, Zhang Rongying and Zhou Qingzhe were injured and fled, already infiltrating China. However, despite this, Yuan Qian Kun failed to reclaim the Gouli Heaven's Tome, causing a decline in the International Demon Alliance's momentum. For the first time in hundreds of years, they were left with a loss of face."
Fang Lin Kong took a moment before asking slowly, "Although this matter seems serious, how does it relate to us?"
Before Ding Chifeng could respond to Fang Lin Kong's question, Cypress King Mu Kuye let out a light sigh and explained, "The International Demon Alliance has divided itself into five major regions with five executive Chairmen. Yuan Qian Kun has settled in America and naturally oversees affairs there. These two troublemakers control the Asia-Pacific Region, which is intricately connected to mainland China. Although Boss Ding's database currently lacks information on these two individuals' true forms, their strength is undoubtedly formidable."
Ding Chifeng helplessly continued Mu Kuye's explanation, "To make a comeback, these two super-large monsters will definitely secretly gather strength and recruit local monsters for their own use. Our Chifeng Army is certainly unable to resist these two, which is why we want to bring you into our ranks."
Fang Lin Kong lowered his head to glance at Wen Yi and the others but revealed no emotion in his eyes. Li Bing clearly already knew about this situation; Ding Chifeng's persuasion seemed effective. However, Fang Lin Kong felt very confused about why Ding Chifeng wanted to recruit them. Logically speaking, even if their combined strength was considered, they might not be able to match any leader of the Chifeng Army. Such power held no value for recruitment.
Fang Lin Kong did not want to make a decision on this matter himself; he pushed the decision-making authority onto Wen Yi, Chen Mingbin, and Ma Jingjie.
"Fang Lin Kong should agree; we will join."
Wen Yi was always the most impatient one, never considering things more deeply. Fang Lin Kong pushed Wen Yi aside and continued to look at Chen Mingbin and Ma Jingjie. Ma Jingjie pondered for a long time before slowly nodding and turning back to Fang Lin Kong to say, "If Mingbin agrees, then I have no objections either. Old Fang, you usually have your own opinions; however, I hope this time everyone can come together on this."
Fang Lin Kong closed his eyes; among the four who had gained power due to unexpected events in recent days, only he was not happy. Wen Yi was needless to say; even Chen Mingbin and Ma Jingjie seemed to enjoy the convenience brought by this newfound power. They stood out in various sports activities at school and were getting close with some pretty girls due to their altered appearances while frequenting high-end places. These changes had greatly captivated these boys who were only in their second year of high school.
"Forget it; I don't want to oppose everyone. However, Boss Ding, we won't be selling our lives for you. This is our bottom line for working with you. You can't make us engage in dangerous activities."
Once Fang Lin Kong said this, Ding Chifeng smiled slightly and clapped his hands to summon a waiter for red wine. After filling everyone's glasses, he raised his cup first and said, "We are partners now; as for whether we can become brothers in the future, I believe there is still great hope for that. I accept this condition. Cheers!"
Ding Chifeng was straightforward, and Fang Lin Kong had nothing more to say. For students without social experience, he simply didn’t know how to handle such matters. "Movies about the American mafia and the Hong Kong underworld are nothing like the real thing," Fang Lin Kong thought, unsure of how to adapt.
In his mind, he disparaged the numerous professionals in the film industry around the world. With a smile on his face, Fang Lin Kong raised his glass, and the atmosphere at the table became more harmonious.
During the banquet, Ding Chifeng smiled and said, "Although we have many businesses under the Chifeng Army name, you are all still students. It would be difficult for you to manage any of them right now. Why not each choose a company to assist in managing first? You can learn how to run it, and when you enter society, you can take over formally. Moreover, our businesses are legitimate; managing them well is not something that can be done casually. It also depends on your abilities. If you lack sufficient management skills, you might as well look for places like nightclubs or hotels where you can enjoy without needing much capability. However, the salaries in those places will also be lower since you'll need to hire specialized talent to do the work."
Wen Yi was eager to try but soon gave up after hearing Ding Chifeng casually mention a few companies and show him some reports. He was assigned as an assistant manager at a teahouse.
Fang Lin Kong found it amusing to watch others select their jobs but thought to himself, "With Ding Chifeng's approach, how could there be any profitable ventures?" He didn’t understand why Ding Chifeng wanted them to enter the Chifeng Group's businesses, but seeing Wen Yi and the others so naturally engaged made him reluctant to interrupt their enthusiasm.
Chen Mingbin and Ma Jingjie were excitedly reviewing about ten company profiles. Just then, Ding Chifeng approached Fang Lin Kong from behind and lightly tapped him on the shoulder, whispering, "Don't doubt my intentions. The Chifeng Army has a background as a monster organization; if these companies were handed over to humans for management, trouble would arise sooner or later. After years of navigating through business, as long as you can collude with corrupt officials among humans and have ruthless methods, making money in business is quite easy. This is why most monsters engage in shady dealings rather than legitimate businesses. We in the Chifeng Army are already among the best."
Fang Lin Kong felt uncomfortable hearing Ding Chifeng's declaration. He didn’t have a deep understanding of society as a student, but from reading newspapers and online articles, he knew that unbelievable scandals were exposed almost daily. He couldn’t help but think, "Perhaps this world has never been clean at any moment!"
With a swift motion, Fang Lin Kong pulled out a document from a pile without looking closely and said to Ding Chifeng, "I'll take this company; just assign me any position. I want a role where I can enjoy meals without working."
Ding Chifeng glanced at the document Fang Lin Kong had pulled out and chuckled. "Unfortunately for you, this foreign trade company is my only business on the verge of bankruptcy. If you're planning to choose this one, just go ahead and be the general manager. I've already prepared to give up on Chifeng Trading Company; do whatever you want with it."
Fang Lin Kong couldn’t help but lament his unfortunate fate; he had randomly picked a bankrupt company. However, he was too lazy to switch since joining the Chifeng Army wasn’t about just getting by—he didn’t care whether it was good or bad. As he opened the document and checked it carefully, he was astonished when he said to Ding Chifeng, "Chifeng Trading Company has assets of only a few million but debts as high as ninety million! Where did this debt come from? Would anyone invest in such a failing company?"
Ding Chifeng didn’t hide anything and replied quietly, "The purpose of this company’s establishment was smuggling; its operations are naturally chaotic. But you don’t need to worry about taking over an illegal company; all business transactions on record for Chifeng Trading Company are completely legitimate."
Fang Lin Kong asked in surprise, "All legitimate? Then what goods are you smuggling?"
Ding Chifeng smiled lightly and pulled out a flat metal box. He casually opened the box to reveal ten colorful vials of potions. Under the light, they reflected a dazzling array of colors.
"Gene Serum," he explained, "extracted from the beasts hunted by the International Demon Alliance to enhance genes. Just one injection can transform an ordinary human into a powerful monster. Of course, it works even better on monsters. Oren Vikin came to this city specifically to investigate this."
The conversation between Fang Lin Kong and Ding Chifeng drew everyone's attention. Li Bing was momentarily taken aback, as his mental energy scanned the structure of the potions.
After a brief moment of thought, Li Bing understood their purpose. "These potions seem to be designed specifically for monsters; using them on humans would yield diminished effects. Monsters inherently have an imbalance in their elemental attributes. By supplementing their missing attributes with genes from other elements, they can break through their own limits and cultivate more refined Spells. Moreover, they can stabilize their true energy. Indeed, society has advanced significantly."
Ding Chifeng felt a sense of pride at Li Bing's assessment but quickly composed himself and said, "To avoid being discovered by Oren Vikin, I've held off on using this shipment until now. Today, everyone here can each select one vial as an organizational benefit."
Upon hearing that they could enhance their strength, Wen Yi immediately became excited, and Chen Mingbin and Ma Jingjie were eager to try as well. Only Fang Lin Kong frowned and objected, "I don't want to use this stuff; you all can do as you please." Without waiting for a response, he nodded slightly to Ding Chifeng and said, "I need to go see my girlfriend; I won't be joining you today."
After leaving the hotel, Fang Lin Kong let out a long sigh, feeling somewhat melancholic. It wasn't yet time to finish school, and seeking out Ding Qingya under the pretense of needing something from Cloud Cloud was just an excuse. Fang Lin Kong had a strong aversion to the beastification Gene Serum; for monsters, being injected with such substances was inconsequential, but for humans, it was entirely different. Being injected with beast genes essentially meant transforming into something akin to a monster. Fang Lin Kong was unwilling to sacrifice his human identity for the sake of gaining power.
Knowing he couldn't dissuade Wen Yi and the others, he decided it was best not to dwell on it.
With nowhere else in mind to go, Fang Lin Kong hailed a taxi and headed straight for the shooting club. Since he was bored anyway, he figured it would be a good way to pass a few hours.
He had practiced various Spell techniques and was currently in an exploratory phase; it was perfect for getting in some extra training.
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