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Clearly, they were enemies; what could they possibly collaborate on? It was like seeking the skin of a tiger. The Azure Dragon Monk was not that naïve.
“ Jufeng, are you trying to deceive me? What common ground do we have for cooperation? You must hate me to the core, right? Why not just be straightforward and step out to face your death? It would save me the trouble of hunting you down and wasting both our time. In my territory, you have no chance.”
As he listened to the Azure Dragon Monk's threats, a wider smile crept across Jufeng's lips.
“Great Dragon Elder, since I dared to come here, I never intended to leave alive.”
This statement was meant to reassure, but it actually weakened his stance. The Azure Dragon Monk snorted disdainfully at his words, while Jufeng smirked slyly in the corner.
Romain continued, “Think about it: you are collaborating with Equivor and Incor. How much profit can they really offer you? If we work together, and you provide me with evidence of their illegal activities, I can guarantee their downfall. This way, Great Dragon Elder can reap the benefits. I promise that after taking down these two companies, we will split the profits evenly.”
This was indeed a bold proposal and a feasible strategy.
The Azure Dragon Monk was a pirate and a terrorist, despised by society. Yet those two Cosmos-level companies collaborated with such scum and deceived the public. Exposing their vile actions would lead to their swift downfall, leaving them with no chance of recovery.
Some scandals could be managed through public relations, but for something like this, even the security guards who had worked for those companies would be targeted once they left.
However, this would naturally tarnish the Azure Dragon Monk's reputation. But he was someone who cared little for reputation. What was reputation? Could it be eaten? Compared to the cash in front of him, such things were less valuable than scraps in a trash bin.
Upon hearing Jufeng's suggestion, the Azure Dragon Monk momentarily believed some of it; however, he soon shook his head and burst into laughter.
“ Jufeng! Do you really think I'm a fool? If someone else stood before me and said this, I might hesitate for a moment. But you—you're someone who clings to moral principles. I could never stand on the same side as someone so foolish as you. Therefore, you must die today.”
The Azure Dragon Monk's view on Jufeng's moral principles stemmed from his attitude towards the Lu Siblings. At that time, the situation had been dire; if Romain had fled with Liu Gulang's help, there would have been no sweeping victory over the Mecha Squad, and he would not have barely escaped.
At that moment, Jufeng feared involving the innocent Lu Siblings he had only recently met. He didn’t want his actions to bring misfortune upon them; thus, he risked his life to save them.
Those who valued others' lives more than their own were principled individuals—people whom the Azure Dragon Monk despised.
Life and death were significant issues; yet in the mouth of the Azure Dragon Monk, they seemed trivial. Ultimately, it was because he was accustomed to controlling others' fates.
But Jufeng was not someone who habitually placed his destiny in others' hands.
He pondered that time could be more effective than bullets; talking might make time pass more quickly—he just didn’t know if it would work.
“Great Dragon Elder, we have met once before under unfortunate circumstances. I had no choice but to oppose you; otherwise, perhaps our relationship could be better than yours with those two hypocrites. We share one thing in common: neither of us boasts about being morally superior. People die for wealth; why can’t I cooperate with you? Moreover, our agreement doesn’t really involve moral issues—it's just about money. Equivor and Incor deserve what’s coming to them; we won’t harm anyone else's interests, so I certainly won’t feel guilty.”
To buy some time, Jufeng became quite verbose. What could have been conveyed in two sentences, he naturally chose to elaborate on.
The Azure Dragon Monk, seasoned and resolute, was not easily swayed. Once he had made up his mind about something, it was difficult to change it. Therefore, Jufeng's words had no effect on him.
With a cold snort, the Azure Dragon Monk said, "Can you tell me why the ammunition in that Storage Room outside was destroyed by you? Don't try to tie it to our cooperation. I don't know what exactly has changed for you, and frankly, I don't care. All I know is that your actions resemble those of the police. Moreover, you're stalling for time, which is a bad sign. So I've decided not to waste any more words with you; let's get to it."
During their exchange, the Azure Dragon Monk's subordinates had already begun reactivating the Storage Room that had been shut down by Jufeng and Chen Tan Hua. Due to the lengthy process required, they were still in the midst of it.
If Jufeng could interrupt them at this moment, their efforts would be in vain and end in failure.
However, outside were ominous gun barrels aimed steadily at Jufeng, making him hesitate to act recklessly.
Furthermore, as soon as the Azure Dragon Monk finished speaking, the Terrorists who had been on the defensive began to close in on Jufeng.
Before he even saw them, the sound of gunfire echoed continuously.
Jufeng crouched down again, tilting his head as he raised his pistol and fired a few blind shots before moving from his original position to engage in guerrilla tactics against the Terrorists.
Yet the area was too confined; there were too few places to take cover or maneuver, forcing him into close combat many times.
Jufeng's marksmanship was merely average. If Civilization were here with a gun each and ample ammunition, they could easily form a wall to block these rampant Terrorists.
His gaze slowly moved through the brightly lit Storage Room. The pistol in his hand was out of bullets—not because he had wasted them; Jufeng never put himself in a position where he had no way out.
The bullets he had were now clenched tightly in his palm. At this moment, throwing them would maximize Jufeng's advantage.
His accuracy and strength when tossing objects had been proven countless times. His stunning debut was during the Azure Water Ripple incident when shattered glass became a lethal weapon that took down five bumbling thieves.
The most recent instance was at Shi Yushu's Detached Villa in Hang City, where he used a piece of broken door frame wood to cut through obstacles and ultimately confronted Shi Yushu, saving Zhu Yao's life while ending Shi Yushu's.
Bullets weighed more than glass or wood; if Jufeng put enough force behind them, they could still pierce through a person's body.
Just like now—a bullet left his hand and shot straight toward the forehead of a Terrorist who suddenly appeared before him. The opponent had just raised his pistol and hadn't even had time to fire before losing consciousness forever.
Jufeng moved swiftly like a shooting star, reaching the man’s side in an instant. Without pausing, he snatched away the Terrorist's handgun and immediately hid behind the now lifeless body as it began to fall.
At that moment, two more Terrorists appeared from the direction Jufeng had just come from. Seeing his fleeting shadow, they drew their guns without hesitation and opened fire.
However, more than ten shots hit the bodies of his already deceased companions. Jufeng was firmly hiding behind them, unharmed.
In the brief pause between the enemy's gunfire, Jufeng fired two bullets, followed by two muffled groans.
There was no time to confirm whether the two men were dead, as hurried footsteps approached from the side.
Jufeng held two handguns, having already unloaded all the bullets. The sound indicated that there were definitely more than two or three people, so after swiftly throwing out three bullets, he immediately tossed both handguns away.
With plenty of obstacles around, Jufeng had enough time to escape. He turned towards the empty space of the Storage Room and continued to stall for time against the Terrorists.
However, the enemies were multiplying, leaving Jufeng with less and less space. The situation was becoming increasingly dire.
(To be continued)
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