<strong>Capítulo 1610: Chapter 1603: Lu Tianxing’s Request</strong>
“Of course, the title of my son’s godfather has to belong to you, boss. Anyone who dares fight for it, I’ll take them on.”
Hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Starving Ghostughed heartily and didn’t say much more. Instead, he looked at Lu Tianxing and said, “Boss, I heard that this time the Holy Mountain has sent people to China to deal with you?”
“Yes.”
Lu Tianxing nodded.
“Boss, as far as I know, the people from the Holy Mountain have always been holed up in the West and would never leave it. Even though you killed their people in New Yorkst time, given Holy Mountain’s style, they wouldn’t risk entering China. Their appearance here is definitely not just about revenge—I’m suspicious they have another purpose.” Po Jun said, looking at Lu Tianxing with a serious expression.
“If I’m not mistaken, the reason Holy Mountain is taking the risk to enter China is probably because of it.”
Saying that, Lu Tianxing was driving with one hand while taking out two rings from his body with the other and tossing them to Starving Ghost beside him.
Starving Ghost caught the two rings Lu Tianxing threw over and examined them with Po Jun and Tan Lang, then eximed in surprise, “Boss, are these the Four Symbols Rings? I’ve heard that once they’re all gathered, they form a map that opens the Ancient Qin Qi Refiner’s Tomb, granting the power of immortality. And you have two of them.”
Lu Tianxing nodded, nced at Starving Ghost, and said, “That’s right, it’s them. The Holy Mountain’s appearance in China this time is likely all about these Four Symbols Rings. Aren’t you excited about it? It’s the power of immortality.”
“Excited? What good does excitement do? Anyone who believes it is a fool.”
Starving Ghost casually tossed the rings to Tan Lang and Po Jun behind him for them to see, then said dismissively, “If there really was immortal power, how did that Ancient Qin Qi Refiner die? Immortality that’s still kible is useless. Besides, what use is eternal life? We should live life to the fullest. I don’t want to watch everyone around me grow old and die while my appearance stays the same. That’s not immortality; it’s endless torture. Only a madman would want that. Living for a hundred years is enough for me.”
Tan Lang and Po Jun both nodded in agreement. A person’s life is exciting because it’s only a fleeting century, filled with joys and sorrows, sweets and bitters. Immortality holds no allure for them. They don’t wish to see everyone around them die while they remain unchanged. That would be the greatest torment, a true life sentence.
“Madmen?”
Lu Tianxing smiled wryly and remarked, “But there are many people in this world who want to be such madmen.”
“Who cares how many there are? Anyone who dares to cause us trouble, we’ll kill as many ase. Let this group of bastards know why we’re called the Life-Reaping Yama. Once this is over, I’ll take people to the United States for a spin and mess them up.” Starving Ghost said with a bloodthirsty look.
“Exactly, boss, you just tell us what to do, and we’ll follow your lead. This time, we’ll make sure theye but don’t go back, live but don’t survive.” Po Jun said coldly.
“Kill!”
Tan Lang spat out the word coldly.
Lu Tianxing took a deep breath and resolutely said, “This time we brothers will create seas of blood; those who block our path will be killed without mercy.”
The three words ‘kill without mercy’ fully demonstrated the intense killing intent within Lu Tianxing’s heart. Since they are enemies, there’s no need to hold back. Stop at nothing, ughter till rivers of blood flow, till the blood can carry logs.
Driving along the navigation for about an hour, Lu Tianxing finally arrived at a private restaurant.
Having already booked a private room over a call on the way to pick up Starving Ghost, Lu Tianxing and the others didn’t have to wait, even during the peak dining time. They went to the counter, gave their name, and soon a waiter came over to guide Lu Tianxing and hispanions to their private room.
When they arrived at the room’s entrance, the waiter knocked on the door, then stood aside, signaling Lu Tianxing and the others to enter.
Without any hesitation, Lu Tianxing indicated to the waiter to serve the dishes, then pushed open the door and walked in first.
But when they walked into the private room, a chilling killing intent suddenly exploded from the bodies of Starving Ghost, Tan Lang, and Po Jun. True Qi surged around them, filling the room with an undeniable ferocious aura. Their gaze fell directly onto a young man inside the room.
Sitting in the room was a young man in traditional Chinese attire, toying with a small teacup in his hand, as if he was unaffected by the intimidating presence of the three. He said lightly, “Judge, is this how you treat your guests?”
Lu Tianxing nced at Sima Lingyun and gestured to the three, saying, “Starving Ghost, no need to be tense. Sima Lingyun is my guest.”
Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, the killing intent and aura from the bodies of the three gradually faded. However, the cautious look in their eyes didn’t dissipate at all; their gaze remained on Sima Lingyun, ready to act if he made any sudden moves.
Sima Lingyun cast a nce at Starving Ghost and the others, then looked at Lu Tianxing and said, “Judge, why did you ask me here today? Don’t tell me it’s just for a meal.”
“Don’t just stand there, take a seat!”
Lu Tianxing gestured for the three to sit, then looked at Sima Lingyun and said, “Sima Lingyun, I asked you here because I hope you can do me a favor and use your authority to grant Starving Ghost and his group a legitimate identity.”
“Give them a legitimate identity.”
Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s request, Sima Lingyun furrowed his brow slightly and refused without hesitation, “That’s impossible. I have already taken a big risk by allowing your Netherworld Mercenary Corps into Beijing. Granting them a legitimate identity is absolutely out of the question.”
The people of the Netherworld Mercenary Corps are simply a bunch ofplete madmen. Allowing them to have legitimate, normal identities in China is like cing a bunch of ticking time bombs in the country. These bombs could explode at any moment, with unimaginable consequences.
“Sima Lingyun, what do you mean by this? Do you think we care about your identity? Pfft, in my eyes, your Yanhuang Group is just a dog, a dog that only knows how to bite its own people. When ites to the people from Holy Mountain and the American Superhero Team arriving in China, you’re too scared to make a sound and only know how to bite your own. Pfft, people like you are the ones I despise the most.”
Starving Ghost sneered, openly ridiculing, as he had a deep disdain for bureaucrats, who he believed only knew how to boast but didn’t dare to do anything significant.
Upon hearing Starving Ghost’s words, Sima Lingyun’s face turned ugly. A wave of Sword Intent suddenly rose from his body, fluctuating, indicating his immense anger, though he didn’t let it show.
For Starving Ghost’s words were not unfounded. The Yanhuang Group is now a mere facade, unable to take any decisive actions. Even though he has recently cleaned out some corruption within the group with ruthless methods, it hasn’t improved the situation at all.
The leading families in Beijing have upied key positions in the Yanhuang Group. Expelling them would critically wound the group, turning it into a paper tiger with little real strength.
In this matter, he feels powerless. If he were to mobilize family resources within the Yanhuang Group against Holy Mountain and the American Superhero Team’s people, it might create even greater problems. Who knows if these families might coborate with Holy Mountain out of self-interest.
“Starving Ghost, shut your mouth and sit quietly.”
Lu Tianxing reprimanded Starving Ghost, then looked at Sima Lingyun and said, “Sima Lingyun, you know Starving Ghost’s temper. I apologize on his behalf. But the reason I called you here today is because I genuinely hope you can grant them a legitimate identity. In return, if you agree, I can promise that all the power of the Netherworld Mercenary Corps will be merged into the Yanhuang Group. Moreover, I can have Starving Ghost and his team join the Yanhuang Group. What do you think?”
“What, Boss, you can’t do that. We don’t need any damn identity. You can’t just give away the Netherworld Mercenary Corps. You built it up from nothing.”
Starving Ghost, Tan Lang, and Po Jun, having heard Lu Tianxing’s words, turned ashen, jumping up from their seats, their eyes red as they looked at Lu Tianxing. The Netherworld Mercenary Corps was his brainchild, which he developed through life-and-death struggles. It carried his blood, sweat, and tears, akin to a son.
Now, to grant them a legitimate identity, he was willing to give it up. How could they not be shaken?
“Boss, we don’t need any identity. What’s the point of a legitimate identity for us? We’ve gotten used to living freely and don’t want to be bound by anybel,” Tan Lang, usually quiet, spoke up for once.
Po Jun also added, “Boss, Tan Lang and Starving Ghost are right. We aren’t worth such a sacrifice….”
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