<h4>Chapter 1427: Chapter 1428: The Temptation of Money</h4>


    "All of you, put down your guns," Ivan said coldly.


    The five people around looked at each other, none willing to lower their weapons. Holding these guns was their way of staying alive.


    Xu Wanguan became anxious, ring with wide eyes as he shouted, "Put down your guns, are you trying to get me killed?"


    Finally, the men slowly ced their guns on the ground.


    "Now, have you thought it through, money or your life?" Ivan said mockingly.


    "I’ll pay," Xu Wanguan seemed to make a big decision before continuing, "But that’s too much, I can’te up with it now. How about this, I’ll give you ten billion in cash,e with me."


    Ivan suddenlyughed and then pped Xu Wanguan on the head.


    "Are you trying to y me? If I go with you, will I still have a chance to live?" Ivan said.


    "Trust me," Xu Wanguan said.


    "Don’t give me that nonsense, who’d believe you? Fifty billion, now call and transfer it to my ount," Ivan demanded.


    Xu Wanguan gritted his teeth, finally nodding, "Alright, fifty billion it is, but how do you guarantee my safety?"


    "As long as you transfer the money to me, I’ll release you immediately," Ivan said, somewhat excitedly.


    On the side, Wang Li and Wen Shengbao rubbed their hands, unsure of what to say.


    They weren’t kidnapping for the first time, but it was their first time kidnapping someone so high-profile.


    The thought of gaining fifty billion was thrilling; with that money, they could live without worries, who would still be willing to risk their lives?


    "No, you must ensure I return to thepany," Xu Wanguan insisted.


    Ivan thought for a moment, then nodded, "Fine, as long as you transfer the money, I’ll escort you home."


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    Only then did Xu Wanguan nod. He had no choice; Ivan was threatening his life, and at this point, even losing all his wealth would be eptable.


    The richer people get, the more afraid they are of death.


    Xu Wanguan took out his phone, thought for a moment, then dialed a number.


    Ivan was ready with the ount number to tell the other party to transfer the money quickly.


    Wang Li and Wen Shengbao were standing there, at a loss. Their n was about to seed.


    Following Ivan was indeed the right choice; when Ivan initially discussed it with them, they hesitated for quite a while.


    They belonged to the Orchid Mercenary Corps, and if they continued, they had a promising future.


    Especially Wang Li, who was already a team leader. If he continued to develop, he wouldmand his own team, and maybe in a few years, he’d be a prominent figure in the mercenary world.


    But the temptation of money in this matter was too great to resist, especially since Ivan kept reminding them about Cheng Wn having Xiang Yu by her side. They couldn’tpete with Xiang Yu.


    Ultimately, the two followed Ivan’s advice, and in hindsight, it was worth it.


    Xu Wanguan’s call connected; it was a woman’s sweet voice.


    "Boss, why so early, is there something you need me for? Why didn’t youe overst night?" the woman asked gently.


    "I need you to do something," Xu Wanguan said seriously.


    "What is it?"


    "Transfer some money for me," Xu Wanguan said.


    "How much?"


    "Fifty billion."


    "Hell, do you think I’m a bank? Transferring that much," the woman eximed, her tone doing aplete 180 once she heard the amount.


    Xu Wanguan coughed a few times, then looked at the people around him, "Don’t worry, I’ll persuade her."


    Ivan didn’t mind this, standing there patiently waiting.


    Xu Wanguan walked aside with his phone, speaking softly, "Stop talking nonsense, I’m barely alive here and you’re worrying about money."


    "Who dares threaten your life, are you joking with me?"


    "Stop the nonsense, transfer the money quickly, or I’ll deal with you when I get back," Xu Wanguan said angrily.


    Finally, the woman relented, "Alright, give me the ount number."


    Ivan, overhearing this, hurriedly took out his bank card, hands trembling at the thought of soon having fifty billion, it was exhrating.


    At that moment, Wang Li and Wen Shengbao were the first on his mind. They had worked hard with him, and once he got his money, he would generously give them a few tens of thousands to leave.


    With that wealth, he had no desire to remain in the mercenary circle; he was worth tens of billions, dying wouldn’t be worth it.


    Just as Xu Wanguan prepared to ry the ount number, two people walked over.


    "What are you doing?" a woman’s voice asked angrily.


    Hearing that voice, Xu Wanguan was delighted, quickly hanging up the phone.


    Both Xu Wanguan and the others frowned.


    The neers were Xiang Yu and Cheng Wn.


    "Why haven’t you left?" Ivan frowned and asked.


    "Don’t mind us, what are you doing here, head back," Cheng Wn said angrily.


    Xu Wanguan felt like he saw his savior and quickly ran toward Cheng Wn.


    Behind him, Ivan snorted coldly, stepped forward, and grabbed him by the cor, "Where do you think you’re going?"


    Xu Wanguan ignored him, pitifully looking at Cheng Wn, "Help me, he’s trying to kidnap me."


    Seeing Xu Wanguan’s pathetic state, Cheng Wn almost vomited; this shameless person was quite the actor.


    She ignored Xu Wanguan, turning to Ivan, "Let them go, our mission isplete."


    Ivan suddenlyughed coldly, "Commander Cheng, this is my personal affair, I hope you don’t interfere."


    "You’re our instructor now, so this isn’t just your personal affair. Your actions could affect our mercenary group’s reputation," Cheng Wn said coldly.


    "Your reputation?" Ivanughed as if hearing a huge joke.


    "Your reputation is worth how much? With so few people, can you call yourselves a mercenary group? It’sughable. Is your reputation worth fifty billion? Wake up, Cheng Wn, being a simple woman is nice, you don’t have to struggle with your Orchid Group."


    Ivan’s words were full of disdain; if not for Cheng Wn paying him well, he wouldn’t have been a coach in this small mercenary group.


    Cheng Wn gritted her teeth angrily, their mercenary group was indeed small, practically bottom-tier, but she believed their efforts would make them grow.


    "That’s none of your business, now release this beast," Cheng Wn said.


    Everyone was speechless, if Cheng Wn called Xu Wanguan a beast, why was she saving him?


    "No, I now dere I’m no longer working for your Orchid Mercenary Corps, I’m a free agent; you have no right to interfere," Ivan stated decisively.


    Xiang Yu felt a headache; his main goal in calling Cheng Wn was to persuade Ivan to stay as an instructor, but now Ivan resigned.


    He began to worry whether the training tasks would truly fall on him now...