I am a demonic cultivator, not a capitalist with a conscience.

Chapter 337 They'll do anything to make money (Bonus chapter 415 for Boss Qiu)

10:00 AM on July 12th.

It has been exactly forty-eight hours since the duel order was issued.

During this period, Chen Yu launched 48 operations, destroyed 63 hospitals, killed nearly 100 puppets, rescued 731 medical personnel, and incurred direct economic losses of 1.2 billion and countless indirect economic losses.

In Fukuzawa City, the Demon-Slaying Cannon was fired once, hitting its target perfectly, but the opponent escaped.

Subsequent events proved that the Demon-Slaying Cannon failed to incapacitate the enemy, who still had the ability to enter and exit Fukuzawa City; the Demon-Slaying Cannon was ineffective.

This crushing defeat ruined the reputation of the Demon-Slaying Cannon, caused the stocks of related manufacturers to plummet, and the former chairman even called to berate them, saying that they were all a bunch of idiots.

Claims for compensation came in like snowflakes, and the committee also had to pay for the cost of reviving the driver, which was another expense of over 100 million.

Not to mention the loss of puppets, each one a headache.

The only consolation is that the show's ratings have been steadily increasing, now reaching 1.4%, ranking tenth on the all-time ratings list.

Inside the giant shuttle, the chairman of the Fuzawa City Monk Management Committee looked at the data with a grim expression.

There is a huge gap between the presidents of different associations. For example, the president of a poor place like Tianyuan doesn't make much money in a year and has to put his own money into it.

Fukuzawa City boasts tens of thousands of hospitals, generating astronomical tax revenue annually, not to mention the various standards set and drug reviews—all tangible benefits.

The president is naturally a hot commodity here. To become the president, one must lobby countless hospitals and gain a great deal of support before ascending to this throne.

Who would have thought that, having just taken office and intending to consolidate his position with "The Haunted Hospital," he would instead attract a killing machine like Chen Yu.

The assistant stood nervously watching the chairman's expression, knowing that if he went up to speak now, he would definitely be scolded.

But the work at hand cannot be stopped, otherwise, if we are held accountable, we will be in big trouble.

Gritting his teeth, he stepped forward and said, "President..."

A sharp gaze swept over, and although the other person didn't speak, the chill in their eyes was like a sharp sword, making the assistant shiver violently.

The assistant lowered his head, carefully wiping away the cold sweat, and whispered, "The drivers just sent a compensation request, hoping we can send out the revival compensation as soon as possible."

The president immediately flew into a rage, snatched the document from the other party's hand, and threw it violently to the ground.

Stepping on the documents, he roared, "Compensation! They have the nerve to ask for compensation! They've been beaten to a pulp and they still have the nerve to ask for compensation!"

The president's anger terrified the assistant, but he still whispered, "The other side has a human-machine hybrid; our puppets are indeed no match for them."

"Then let's just increase the number of people!"

"Chen Yu has a strong combat awareness and top-notch puppet control skills. Our analysts have analyzed that his overall score is 211, which is twice the average and is one in ten thousand."

"Then let's find someone who's one in a hundred thousand!"

"...They are in the army of Changsheng Prefecture."

The chairman immediately backed down, and after a while said, "Tell those drivers that compensation will be issued, but only after the war. They can put some in first, and we will make up the difference after the war."

"Do we need to draw up a contract?"

"...No. But tell them we will definitely make it up."

"Ok."

Watching his assistant leave, the chairman felt he had made a terrible mistake.

However, he has just taken office and doesn't have much cash flow at his disposal, so he can only make things difficult for the drivers for now.

After learning that the chairman had asked them to pay out of pocket, the drivers said "okay, okay," but they had already made their own decisions in their hearts.

At 10:30 a.m., Chen Yu, who had recovered to 80% of his previous strength, skillfully jumped out from underground, ready to begin his operation.

Upon seeing the hundred-meter-tall giant puppet emerge from the ground, the twenty-meter-tall smaller puppets patrolling above immediately dropped their weapons and raised their hands in surrender. Then, the cockpit door opened, and the pilot, holding a megaphone, shouted, "We don't have insurance! Patrolling is just part of our job; please, Mr. Chen, let us go!"

Having recorded the other party's appearance and puppet code, Chen Yu pointed at the two puppets and said, "Alright, let's go. I'll beat you to a pulp next time we meet."

"Thank you, Mr. Chen. The hospital ahead is a trap, but there are arrested doctors in the basement of the hospital next door."

"Thank you. Would you be interested in working as a security guard at Tianyuan later? The benefits here are quite good."

"I'll think about it. Thank you, Mr. Chen."

Chen Yu leisurely bypassed the trap and arrived at the neighboring hospital. Just as he was about to lift up the hospital building to rescue the people, he saw the hospital gate open.

The hospital's director walked out, bowing. Behind him was a bewildered doctor who had been arrested, holding the gifts the director had given them.

Standing before the Yu Lin VII, the hospital director said obsequiously, "Mr. Chen, these are all the doctors detained here. Detaining them was the committee's order; we did nothing, we even bought them sugar water!"

Squinting at the person in charge, Chen Yu was completely used to it and no longer felt shocked.

Capitalism's pursuit of profit and avoidance of harm is displayed too directly here, even erasing human dignity and making it the spokesperson for capital.

At first, these people were quite enthusiastic.

They shouted "For the bonus!" "For the blessings!" "For the committee!" and charged forward, only to be defeated one by one.

However, after hearing that the resurrection fee and bonus would be paid later and that no contract would be signed, these people's fighting spirit clearly decreased, and now they seem to be just going through the motions.

Just as Chen Yu was about to take these people away, the person in charge suddenly called out, "Mr. Chen, may I discuss a business deal with you?"

"You said."

"I have a batch of old equipment that I don't know where to put. I heard there's a large waste disposal plant in Tianyuan. Can I dump it there?"

Seemingly afraid that Chen Yu wouldn't understand, the other party vigorously displayed the equipment, still in its packaging, as if afraid that Chen Yu wouldn't know he was bribing him.

"...Alright, name your terms."

"Only the main building of our hospital is insured, so please don't damage it, okay?"

Looking at the obsequious person in charge, Chen Yu could understand how Monkey felt back then.

You think I'm some kind of fortune teller?

Who knows how much stuff you've put in there to file an insurance claim? You just dump those hard-to-handle ledgers in there, so there'll be no way to prove it later.

Why are all adults so mean!
Covering his face, Chen Yu didn't want to speak, but the person in charge misunderstood the meaning behind Chen Yu's actions.

You'll have to pay extra, right?
He pulled his assistant aside and said a few words, and a new spiritual root measuring instrument was dragged over.

Patting the instrument, the person in charge continued, "This is the latest model, but unfortunately we bought too many, so we have to scrap them. We'll send them to you later."

Chen Yu stopped talking and instead punched the foundation of the main building, damaging it, before preparing to leave with the doctor.

Unexpectedly, the other party called out again, "Mr. Chen, is there another business opportunity you'd like to do?"

"There are masters too!"

"I know Mr. Chen isn't short of money, but surely he's lacking equipment. Could we put our hospital's logo on your puppet, and have Yan Dazui do some advertising for it?"

Looking at the expectant person in charge, Chen Yu was speechless.

Capitalism is truly terrifying.

They're really willing to do anything to make money!

(End of this chapter)