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Now, Duh found himself facing only two paths to choose from: the first was to ignore the other party's threats, or to pretend to agree to their conditions.
However, it was clear that while this would allow him to continue living freely, whether he chose to ignore the threats and run away or pretended to agree and then slipped away, he would likely never have a peaceful night's sleep again.
As for the second option, it was naturally to agree to become "one of them." But doing so would mean bidding farewell to his previous comfortable life, and he still had no idea what they were involved in. If it turned out to be something that went against his will and principles...
Seeing Duh lost in thought, Yang Xiaoyou wasn't in a hurry to push him. In fact, during their last encounter in Cam Ranh, he had the opportunity to forcibly recruit Duh, but at that time, aside from appreciating their abilities, there were no other factors that warranted such an action.
Now that he was directly in front of Duh, it undoubtedly provided an excuse; this time, it was Duh who had come seeking him. Based on their previous interactions in Cam Ranh, the feasibility of this partnership seemed quite high.
"Actually, it's becoming increasingly difficult for you to maintain neutrality. Joining an organization and finding a backing for yourself is clearly imperative," Yang Xiaoyou said at an opportune moment after noticing that Duh had likely considered everything.
Upon hearing this, Duh's expression changed. An outsider might not grasp the implications of those words, but he understood perfectly. The young man before him, who looked like the boy next door, actually knew about his background!
This statement undoubtedly became the final leverage in their negotiation.
"Alright, if it doesn't involve drugs or coercing women, I can agree to join you along with my companions. However, if you want us to commit seriously, it will depend on your leadership skills. I admit your strength is among the strongest I've seen, but personal strength is one thing; how you arrange things is another. Any unreasonable demands without proper explanations will definitely be rejected," Duh said with a sigh after his expression shifted between uncertainty and resolve.
He was at the mercy of others. The situation was beyond his control, and he had to acknowledge that what the other party said was indeed true. Following the violent intervention of that powerful organization in Cam Ranh last time, maintaining his previous neutral status in Jinlan City was becoming increasingly challenging with just himself and Revy's abilities.
"Ha, you'll find out soon enough," Yang Xiaoyou replied with a meaningful smile as he saw Duh taking the bait.
The group he had recruited were all unruly individuals as well, but now each member's sense of belonging to Hive Security Company far exceeded that of Blackwater Security Company.
This was not only because he had chosen reliable individuals based on his memories during recruitment. His consistently correct choices based on advanced memory and detailed understanding of human anatomy allowed him to tailor effective training programs for each member, firmly binding them to his cause.
Yang Xiaoyou was not afraid of others' doubts; as long as she gave herself time, she could smooth out the edges of her opponents and fully integrate into Hive Security Company, becoming one of them.
"Additionally, I have another request. My partner has been kidnapped, and according to our tracking, she is in sh City. If you can rescue her, we would be willing to give our lives for you," Duh said through gritted teeth after a moment of hesitation.
If Duh's initial performance was merely apathetic, this statement clearly indicated his willingness to commit if Yang Xiaoyou could successfully bring his partner back.
However, Yang Xiaoyou did not immediately agree. Duh's words revealed a lot of information; he was clearly a powerful individual, one of the strongest she had encountered—Second Strong. But who was the strongest?
It was likely that it was the fellow who had taken away Revy, that carefree girl.
After their first confrontation, Duh had claimed to be Second Strong. This alone indicated the level of skill possessed by his opponent.
If such a strong individual was still standing before her now, it was evident that the mysterious kidnapper who had taken Revy had some reason for not killing him.
The method chosen—capturing rather than killing—was indeed a thankless task. Was it possible that there were ulterior motives regarding Revy?
Certainly, that sun-kissed girl with a curvaceous figure was quite attractive, but it seemed unlikely that someone of such strength would be so desperate. There must be other factors at play.
Thus, in terms of danger aspects, even if the opponent's strength was formidable, it didn't seem overwhelmingly great.
"Well, I can't give you a definite answer without knowing the specifics. But undoubtedly, once you join us, Revy will be one of us too. As long as she is in sh City, I will do my best to find her," Yang Xiaoyou said thoughtfully after weighing her options.
If she was indeed in sh City, then mobilizing Eighth Master and those local forces to search for her would not be impossible. What actions to take afterward would depend on the situation at hand.
"That's great to hear." After receiving this response, Duh couldn't help but relax a bit, only to feel his body start to ache and weaken as he was violently battered. Although he had managed to save his life due to the other party's issues, the initial impact had taken quite a toll on him.
The brief clash with Cold Eagle that followed drained the last bit of his strength.
"Alright, take care of yourself. I'm going to find that troublesome fellow. You should leave first; I'll come looking for you in a bit." With a casual wave of his hand, Yang Xiaoyou leaped onto a tree branch and then vanished into the air.
Duh, leaning against the tree trunk, let out a sigh of relief. Being around that fellow who might become his boss was incredibly stressful.
"Very well, Wolf Tooth this fellow," Yang Xiaoyou remarked as he looked at the scattered sniper rifle and backpack on the ground. After observing the traces around him, he couldn't help but feel somewhat dumbfounded.
If he was not mistaken, based on the movement trajectory of the other party, it seemed they had run away.
"Truly a Jungle Phantom; it seems they sensed something was off. However, they missed this big fellow, which might add some variables and trouble in the future." After letting out a light sigh, Yang Xiaoyou disappeared again from the tree branch. It was clear that trying to track down that fellow now was nearly impossible, so there was no need to expend any more effort.
Rolo still had two or three left, but clearly, given the current situation, it would be too unwise to go after them. After all, he had seen his enemies fall; whether they escaped or were blocked by Fia and her group no longer concerned him.
It was time to move on.
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