The Great Demon Lord of the American Comics World

Chapter 58, Kingpin's men are all talented, and they speak very well.

Through the thick bulletproof glass door, ten restraint beds could be seen inside, with a handsome man and a beautiful woman dressed in restraint clothing lying on each bed.

"They're all vampires? They don't look much different from humans."

"When vampires don't show their fangs, they look no different from humans. However, vampires have a body temperature that is about seven or eight degrees Celsius lower than humans. With your spider-senses, you can easily tell that when you get close."

"Really? Speaking of which, do vampires discriminate based on appearance? These ten vampires, regardless of gender, all have the looks of celebrities and could easily make it in Hollywood. With a bit of luck, they might even become top stars."

"That won't do. Vampires can't be exposed to sunlight, so what kind of star can only film scenes at night?"

"It's also..."

After chatting for a while and satisfying Gwen's curiosity about vampires and werewolves, Li Xingzhou formally extended an invitation to her:
"There's a charity gala tonight at Fisker Tower, and I've received an invitation. Gwen, could you be my date and accompany me to the gala?"

Selena has returned to the Victor clan to continue her infiltration plan. Li Xingzhou could certainly choose Mariko as his companion, but... wouldn't it be more interesting to attend the Kingston Charity Gala with Spider-Woman?
A charity gala? The Fisker Tower?

Gwen looked at Li Xingzhou with a suspicious expression:
Which Fisker Building?

Li Xingzhou said with a smile:
"It should be the Fisker Building you're thinking of."

"Li Ang, do you know who Wilson Fisk is?"

Gwen stared at Li Xingzhou, her expression slightly serious.

"of course."

Li Xingzhou smiled and said:

"He is Kingpin, the emperor of New York's underworld, the big boss of the dark world, and the idol of countless criminals."

Gwen frowned and said:
"Since you know that, why are you still involved with him?"

Li Xingzhou spread his hands, looking helpless.

“My father owned a nightclub with Kingpin in it. After my father died, I took over the nightclub—it was a legitimate business that operated legally, paid taxes according to regulations, and was my only source of income. I couldn’t just give it up, could I?”

"But if you go into business with Kingpin, aren't you afraid he'll devour you whole, skin and bones?"

"However, in this respect, Kingpin's integrity is actually better than that of most capitalists. As long as you don't tamper with the accounts and give him dividends on time, he won't interfere with the operation of the nightclub."

Even so, associating with someone like Kingpin is still too dangerous.

“I know Kingpin is dangerous, but you know I’m not a weak lamb either.”

Li Xingzhou winked at Gwen:
"Besides, you've had several clashes with Kingpin's men, haven't you? Don't you want to meet Kingpin, the mastermind behind it all, face to face?"

"Well..."

Gwen crossed one arm over her chest, further emphasizing the perfect shape of her breasts, tightly encased in her battle suit. She lightly rested her other hand on her chin, a hint of interest gradually appearing in her eyes.
"It is said that Kingpin is an incredibly powerful guy. He has trained relentlessly for decades and has managed to rival superhumans with his mortal body... Putting everything else aside, his willpower alone is truly admirable."

Li Xingzhou also found Kim unbelievable.

How could an ordinary person with no mutant genes, who has never been injected with the super soldier serum, and who has not undergone any accidental mutations possess the size and strength of Kingpin?

Feeling the lenient rules of this world, Li Xingzhou strongly suspected that Kingpin may have unknowingly stumbled into the world of "Qi and Blood Martial Arts" through decades of consistent training.

This explains how he, a mere mortal, possessed individual strength comparable to that of superhumans.

After letting his thoughts wander slightly, he looked at Gwen with a smile:

"So, are you coming with me to see him?"

"Are you sure that was a charity gala and not some kind of crime syndicate gathering?"

"Of course. Among those attending the dinner were many famous journalists, celebrities, wealthy businessmen, and even city councilors—all prestigious figures. Kingpin organized this charity dinner to raise funds for starving children in war-torn regions of Africa, so they could have a few decent meals. Even if he is New York's biggest crime boss, I can't think of any reason to criticize him for this."

"But why would Kingpin do good deeds? Could he really be that kind-hearted?"

"Kingpin may be indifferent to the starving children in war-torn regions, but if he wants to run for mayor of New York City, he needs to cultivate an image of a compassionate and wealthy philanthropist..."

"Ha, Kingpin running for mayor of New York City? That's absurd!" "It is absurd. But this is America, the city upon a hill, the land of miracles. On this free and sweet land, anything is possible, isn't it?"

"I will never vote for him..."

"Yes, you won't vote for him."

Seeing Gwen's indignant expression, Li Xingzhou walked up to her, tucked a strand of short hair behind her ear, and smiled:

"But that doesn't stop you from attending that dinner party with me, does it?"

……

7 p.m. that evening.

Li Xingzhou and Gwen appeared hand in hand in front of the main entrance of the Fisker Building.

Gwen wore light makeup and a red halter-neck evening gown, revealing her fair shoulders, arms, and unfathomable cleavage. The light shone on her skin, giving it a soft, delicate ivory sheen, making her even more radiant and beautiful.

She took Li Xingzhou's arm and, led by the doorman, followed him into the banquet hall.

Looking at the famous reporters, celebrities, wealthy businessmen, and even members of parliament who frequently appear in newspapers and news in the hall, Gwen couldn't help but mutter to herself:
"These so-called celebrities, always so dignified, I never expected them to all come to Kingpin's dinner party... Do they even know who Kingpin is? And what kind of place is this?"

Li Xingzhou smiled and said:

"Of course they know, but they'll pretend they don't. In so-called high society, being two-faced is an essential skill for survival."

He took two glasses of champagne from the tray carried by the waiter and handed one to Gwen:
"Relax, we're here for a banquet tonight. Even if you have ulterior motives, don't make it too obvious now..."

Just then, a middle-aged man in a suit and tie, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, and looking refined and cultured walked over.
"Haha, look who this is! Leonard Victor! The most handsome and promising rising star of the Fisker Group!"

Li Xingzhou smiled and thanked the middle-aged man:

"Thank you for your praise, Mr. Wesley."

The middle-aged man, who appeared refined and cultured and spoke with honesty and trustworthiness, was none other than James Wesley, who had been frequently communicating with Li Xingzhou by phone recently.

After thanking Wesley, Li Xingzhou introduced Gwen:
"This is my girlfriend, Gwen."

"Welcome, beautiful Miss Gwen."

Wesley looked at Gwen with admiration:

"Leonardo is so outstanding that I once thought he could never find a woman who could match him, until I met you, Miss Gwen. I must say, you are the most beautiful and elegant girl I have ever met. Even someone as outstanding as Leonardo cannot overshadow your brilliance."

"Thank you for your compliment, Mr. Wesley."

Gwen nodded her thanks, thinking that James Wesley was really good at speaking, no wonder he was Kingpin's most trusted secretary.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Wesley apologized to Gwen again:

“Excuse me, Miss Gwen, I need to borrow your male companion for a while… Leon, Mr. Fisk is waiting for you.”

“Alright. I was just about to see Mr. Fisk too. Gwen, excuse me for a moment, I'll be right back.”

Li Xingzhou nodded to Gwen and followed Wesley to an office, where he saw Kingpin, whose imposing physique resembled a mountain of flesh, yet whose seemingly obese body contained astonishing divine power.

Kingpin, dressed in an oversized white suit, leaning on a cane, smoking a cigar, stood with his back to the floor-to-ceiling window, giving Li Xingzhou a kind, familial smile.
"Welcome, Leonardo, my finest executioner."

Well, his best executioner was Bullseye, but that didn't stop him from expressing his admiration for Li Xingzhou.

Li Xingzhou also knew that Kingpin was a master of psychological manipulation and PUA, and his core subordinates were basically loyal to him.

Before his awakening, Leonardo DiCaprio also idolized Kingpin and vowed to hone his skills, serve the big boss loyally, gain his favor, climb to a high position, and then take over Kingpin's criminal empire after Kingpin's death or capture...

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