Excessive ferocity due to caution

"Master, Boss Feng sent me to tell you that the battle royale movie has already started filming."

Xu Shengzhi came running over excitedly and arrived at the swimming pool on the top floor of the Tianwang Hotel, wearing his usual low-class clothes.

He didn't seem to care much about it.

After a few days of rest, Xu Shengzhi's dark circles were no longer so gloomy.

"Unfortunately, I can't go in and have some fun."

By the pool, Zhao Yi, drinking and admiring the stars, was quite moved.

He is now a movie star, with an extraordinary status, and can no longer participate in ordinary films.

Hearing Zhao Yi's remark, Xu Shengzhi shuddered.

He glanced at Zhao Yi cautiously.

"Thank goodness I didn't let you in, otherwise who knows what might have happened..."

Xu Shengzhi muttered to himself.

Of course, he wouldn't dare say these things aloud.

"By the way, Master, our spies from the Intercepting Sect have recently sent word that quite a few... new people seem to have entered the Ruined City."

Zhao glanced to the side.

Xu Shengzhi wasn't just busy with the entertainment company. Although he seemed unreliable, he was exceptionally capable, so Wu Liang entrusted him with the monitoring of the abandoned city.

Besides being able to mobilize some of the specially trained assassins within the Jie Sect, Xu Shengzhi also possesses abilities that are almost unknown to outsiders.

His novels.

Besides himself, only Zhao Yi knew.

Xu Shengzhi's novels... are alive.

With the help of this, Xu Shengzhi had a unique advantage in reconnaissance.

"Aren't those guys the original inhabitants of the abandoned city?"

Xu Shengzhi placed a report from his subordinates on the table by the pool.

"no."

"And many of them are very capable."

"These are all extremely dangerous places."

When the conversation turned to serious matters, Xu Shengzhi put away his playful smile and spoke in a very calm tone.

"Actually, things are pretty much as the leader guessed. Apart from the capital, there can't be so many people from the Great Perilous Realm in other places."

Zhao drank his wine, speaking slowly and deliberately:

"Is there a specific number?"

Xu Shengzhi:

"Sixty-seven, and the number is still increasing..."

Zhao Yi shook his head:

"Not enough."

Xu Shengzhi:

"The Jie Sect's current strength is limited. I'm worried that if there are too many people, it will be difficult to monitor them... After all, they are all Great Ferocity Realm beings."

Zhao Yi tapped the wine glass in his hand with the tip of his index finger, and the crisp sound invigorated Xu Shengzhi.

"Is the casino repaired yet?"

Xu Shengzhi nodded:

"It's basically finished. All that's left is the paperwork from the Abandoned City Construction Bureau, then we can..."

"However, the engineering bureau has some objections to the temporary opening of a large casino and the exclusion of other forces in the abandoned city from participating, feeling that it is a waste of the abandoned city's resources."

Zhao Yi sat down in the recliner, picked up the documents Xu Shengzhi had previously left there, and said calmly:

"Didn't you pay enough?"

Xu Shengzhi hesitated for a moment.

"That's enough, in fact... too much."

"But the people at the engineering bureau want a stake in the casino."

Zhao Yi:

"Did you tell them that this casino is for attracting VIPs?"

"Not profitable."

Xu Shengzhi nodded:

"I have already said that, but that is where the disagreement lies."

"The engineering bureau officials believed that since a casino had been opened, it should be used to generate profits, and they should receive dividends."

Zhao Yi put down his wine glass.

"You're a scholar, and scholars shouldn't be so polite."

Xu Shengzhi scratched his head and said:

"I was impolite; I swore at them."

"None of the people present managed to save their parents."

Zhao Yi looked up:

"Why don't you do something?"

Xu Shengzhi said:

"I'm a magnanimous person, I won't hold it against them."

Zhao Yi:

Speak like a human.

Xu Shengzhi coughed lightly:

"They outnumber us, we can't win."

Zhao Yi contacted Wu Liang:

"Take Fangfang with you and give the Engineering Bureau a fresh start."

Wu Liang nodded:

"Yes."

He didn't ask why, because he sensed the murderous intent in Zhao Yi's tone.

This shows that Zhao Yi wanted to kill someone.

For him, that reason was enough.

As for any other causal entanglements behind it, Wu Liang didn't care.

Zhao Yi hung up the phone, looked at Xu Shengzhi, and smiled:

"You should go too."

"Take the things back."

Xu Shengzhi's lips twitched slightly.

"Master..."

"Since you're already planning to overhaul the engineering bureau, isn't that official document unnecessary?"

Zhao Yi said leisurely:

"Of course."

"We are not bandits."

"Follow the procedures if necessary."

Xu Shengzhi was silent for a moment, then understood and chuckled:

"Okay!"

"I'll get on it right away!"

...

Abandoned city, engineering bureau.

The abandoned city was a very large city.

Even when players from high-level guilds fought in the ruined city, they only occupied a small corner and a few city gates.

The Engineering Bureau of the Abandoned City is one of the largest powers here.

They are the original inhabitants of the abandoned city, controlling all the land resources and the largest military resource, the Cleaners.

Anyone who opens any building or store here, regardless of size, must register with the Public Works Department.

For large commercial buildings, such as shopping malls and entertainment venues, sufficient profits need to be offered to the officials of the Wasteland City Engineering Bureau; otherwise, without their written consent, it would be impossible to open a store in the Wasteland City.

Over the years, the people from the Engineering Bureau gradually became the wealthiest and most powerful group in the abandoned city.

With layers of protection, it's difficult for outsiders to get in, and those inside don't want to leave.

These people firmly grasped power within the abandoned city. Earlier, the Jie Sect had expanded the commercial sector thanks to Barbara's management, which made the Engineering Bureau envious, and the two sides even clashed.

However, Barbara was an old hand at the game, and she knew that the Intercepting Cult was no match for the Engineering Bureau at that time.

She also didn't want to overuse the power of the Liu Group, since after Liu Ruoqing left, many shareholders within the group had already begun to stir.

When everyone is making money together, things can remain relatively stable and peaceful. However, the greater the internal turmoil, the greater the possibility of division.

Barbara knew that she couldn't control those guys on her own, so she decisively chose to pay money to avoid trouble.

But now... the situation has changed.

With Zhao Yi's help, Yun Fang directly reached the peak of the Great Ferocity Realm. Moreover, because she cultivated the Evil Path, Yun Fang's strength was much greater than that of an ordinary Great Ferocity Peak cultivator!

With Yunfang's help, Wu Liang also broke through to the peak of the Great Ferocity realm!

Although his strength is not as good as Yunfang's and he lacks experience, he should not be underestimated!

At least, these lazy street cleaners in the abandoned city are no match for the two of them.

At this moment, Wu Liang and Yun Fang brought Chen Fei to the entrance of the Engineering Bureau.

Chen Fei was tricked out of the steel factory in Guxuan Town by Zhao Yi back then. He devoted himself to the development of the Jie Sect and was always thinking about saving the world. His enthusiasm never waned. Later, he followed Barbara and learned a lot about business. He held a high position in the Jie Sect.

He's basically not involved in fights anymore.

Wu Liang brought him here so that he could take over the engineering bureau's affairs.

"stop!"

When the security guards at the main gate saw so many people suddenly arrive, they went forward to conduct a routine check to see if they were carrying any dangerous weapons.

However, Wu Liang only needed to give him a look, and the security guard was immediately stunned and froze on the spot.

How could beings below the level of a peak-level ferocious beast possibly withstand the pressure of such power?

After watching the group of dozens of people enter the engineering bureau in a grand procession, the security guard picked up his communicator and quickly called the security captain inside the engineering bureau.

Upon entering the engineering bureau, one is immediately greeted by numerous patrolling guards.

They sensed that the newcomers were up to no good, so they acted decisively!

"Who goes there, daring to cause trouble at the Construction Bureau? You're like trying to light a lamp in a toilet—you're asking for death!"

The patrolmen pulled out special magical firearms, each bullet containing powerful destructive force!

Wu Liang didn't even raise his head, and slapped her across the face!

"puff!"

The guard who struck first was slapped by Wu Liang, and his entire body and soul turned to ashes!

The other guards were stunned by the sight, but after they came to their senses, they unleashed a barrage of firepower at Wu Liang and his group!

Thump thump thump thump—

However, these bullets, which have been enchanted by the Cleaners, are so tough that even a near-dead monster might not be able to remove them, but when faced with a powerful opponent, they are as brittle as tofu...

"not good!"

"Quickly, go and get a cleaner!"

Some observant people immediately recognized the terrifying power of Wu Liang and shouted loudly.

Unfortunately, it was too late.

Standing beside Wu Liang, Yun Fang merely uttered a soft curse, and it permeated every corner of the area!

The guards suddenly collapsed to the ground, their bodies decaying at a visible speed, turning into piles of ashes...

PS:

First update.

I'll write ten thousand words today.

I'll post two chapters now, and then I'll write two more after dinner.