Lafayette smiled, looking harmless and amiable, his voice gentle and soothing.
However, beneath that demeanor, his voice was filled with an overwhelming killing intent.
As soon as those words were spoken, everyone present felt as if they had fallen into an icy abyss, trembling with fear.
They all knew that Lafayette was about to settle an old score.
In an instant, everyone felt anxious and uneasy.
Zhao Donghe, Zhao Shanhe, and the others felt their hearts sink to the bottom.
Especially Zhao Shanhe, he was filled with fear and regret, his face turning pale.
If they had known Lafayette was this powerful, even if they had a hundred times more courage, they wouldn't dare to oppose him like this.
Now, for the sake of Wang Chao, their Zhao family was in jeopardy.
If Lafayette went on a rampage and killed Zhao Changsheng and the others, their Zhao family would suffer a huge loss.
"Zhang Long."
Shen Bing's expression was also filled with horror as she looked at Zhang Long.
Zhang Long gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, forcibly resisted Lafayette's oppressive aura, and stood up, rushing towards Wang Chao.
Before coming here, he had prepared to take Wang Chao away, to let him escape unharmed.
Just as he was about to make his move to take Wang Chao away, Lafayette sneered and extended a finger once again.
Sword qi soared, crisscrossing in the air, and in an instant, it arrived at Zhang Long's chest.
"Damn!"
Zhang Long's expression changed dramatically. He no longer cared about Wang Chao and a metallic object appeared in his hand, quickly positioned to block his chest.
Boom!
The sword qi hit the metal object, creating a sound of clashing weapons. The unparalleled force sent Zhang Long flying, crashing into the wall.
"Cough cough cough~"
Zhang Long coughed violently as he fell to the ground, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth. He felt a fiery pain in his chest.
Lowering his head, he saw that the metal object in his hand now had two holes in it.
"This...?" Zhang Long's pupils contracted, his face turned incredibly pale, filled with shock and terror.
The Genius Qi leaving the body could actually blast a metal object like this.
What kind of sword qi was this? Even bullets didn't have such terrifying destructive power!
Was Lafayette's strength already this formidable?
Lafayette smiled, glanced at Zhang Long, and then looked at Shen Bing. "Zhang Long, I know you're strong, but I've been in this world for a long time, and I always settle scores clearly. This matter has nothing to do with you, it's best if you don't interfere."
"And you, Shen Bing, it's best if you don't get involved either."
"I have a little connection with your Shen family, so I don't want to kill you!"
After being stared at by Lafayette, Shen Bing immediately felt a chilling sensation all over her body, her hair standing on end, and goosebumps forming.
She opened her mouth, wanting to speak, but fear rendered her unable to utter a word.
Lafayette then looked at Hao Feng, Dongfang Wang, Xia Houming, and the others, coldly saying, "This matter has nothing to do with you either!"
"It's best if you don't take action, or else I guarantee that you won't leave here alive."
Hao Feng, Dongfang Wang, and the others felt as if they had fallen into an icehouse, trembling with fear, unable to say a word.
"Lafayette~" Zhao Donghe suppressed his fear and wanted
to plead for Wang Chao.
"Old man Zhao, you better shut up!" Lafayette also coldly glanced at Zhao Donghe.
In an instant, Zhao Donghe felt as if he was being stared at by a ferocious ghost, feeling a bone-chilling coldness, unable to say a word.
After scanning everyone present, Lafayette finally looked at Wang Chao, his gaze cold. "Mr. Wang, are you satisfied now?"
"What do you want?" Wang Chao asked.
Lafayette laughed, glanced at Cui Hong, and then looked at Wang Chao. "To avenge your brother, I cut off one of my trusted subordinate's arms and an ear."
"As compensation, I want you to work for me, to become one of my Four Great Kings, in place of Cui Hong."
Boom!
As soon as these words came out, everyone present had a drastic change in expression, looking at Wang Chao and Lafayette with astonishment.
The situation had escalated so much, and Lafayette had suffered heavy losses.
They all thought Lafayette would kill Wang Chao or his two brothers.
Never would they have expected that Lafayette actually wanted to recruit Wang Chao?
"You want me to work for you?" Wang Chao chuckled upon hearing Lafayette's words.
"That's right."
Lafayette smiled amiably, looking innocent, and said, "If you're willing to join me, I guarantee that your two brothers will be safe and sound in Canton City, and no one will dare to touch them."
"I will also ensure that your family enjoys wealth and prosperity forever!"
"How about this, as a gesture of goodwill, I can give you one billion right now!"
"And, all the billions circulating in Cui Hong's underground bank will also be yours!"
After speaking, Lafayette immediately took out a check, wrote down one billion, and handed it to Wang Chao, making assurances.
Upon hearing these words, everyone present was shocked and their expressions changed dramatically.
One billion upfront!
Setting aside the one billion, Cui Hong's underground bank was an existence that surpassed billions, controlling the flow of funds under Lafayette's command, like a god of wealth.
Lafayette was going all out to buy Wang Chao!
Even before Wang Chao could respond, many people present were already tempted.
Forget about billions, even with just one billion, it would be enough for some of them to live a lifetime.
Cui Hong's expression also changed upon hearing this.
If Wang Chao were to replace Lafayette's position, where would that leave him?
Zhou Xiantong, He Zizai, and Iron King also had gloomy expressions.
If Wang Chao really agreed to work for Lafayette, wouldn't they become colleagues with him in the future?
How could they maintain their relationship?
"One, one billion?"
"And a hundred billion in the bank?"
Song Henian, Pei Donghu, and Lan Ruyu's eyes widened, their mouths agape, shocked beyond words.
So much money opened their eyes.
What amazed them even more was that Wang Chao was worth so much, for Lafayette to do this.
"Cooperate with me, and you'll have money and power, able to walk horizontally in Canton City. Mr. Wang, how do you feel about this offer?" Lafayette asked.
"If you want me to give my life for you, this amount is not enough." Wang Chao lit a cigarette, calmly smiling.
"How much do you want? Name your price," Lafayette said.
He looked at Wang Chao with an intense gaze.
Wang Chao was incredibly powerful, even stronger than Lafayette's Four Great Kings, and he handled things calmly and thoughtfully. Not only did he force Cui Hong into hiding, but he was also unaffected by Lafayette's intimidation. His strength was beyond imagination.
He was a talent!
If he had someone like that assisting him, Lafayette believed he could achieve more greatness, perhaps even return to that place.
So, this negotiation seemed like a trap, but in reality, it was just an opportunity for him to meet Wang Chao.
And all the intimidating aura and pressure he exerted were just to test Wang Chao's abilities.
"You can't afford it," Wang Chao said.
"Hahaha~"
Lafayette laughed as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world, a hearty laugh, followed by his signature Maitreya Buddha smile. "Mr. Wang, you really underestimate me."
"With my wealth in Canton City and around the world, if I want to buy something, it's within reach."
"No matter what price you name, I can afford it."
His voice was not loud, but it carried undeniable confidence and dominance.
This was the confidence of a king!
Wang Chao furrowed his brows slightly. "I think we're here to negotiate, not to make a trade."
He understood now.
Lafayette's negotiation wasn't aimed at Song Henian or Pei Donghu. It wasn't for their benefits either, but for him.
"You can't afford it!" Wang Chao shook his head.
"In this world, there's nothing that can't be afforded, only mismatched price tags. Name your price," Lafayette said.
"I've said it multiple times, you can not afford this price," Wang Chao said firmly.
"Wang Chao, Lafayette respects you. Don't be disrespectful!" Zhou Xiantong exclaimed angrily.
Iron King and He Zizai also had gloomy expressions.
They had followed Lafayette for so long, paying a high price and making great efforts to climb to their current positions.
Now, Lafayette was inviting Wang Chao at such
a high cost, and Wang Chao still dared to refuse. It made them feel angry and dissatisfied, as if they were being underestimated.
Before Zhou Xiantong finished speaking, Lafayette had already looked at him, his eyes narrowed with a chilling gaze. "Who allowed you to interrupt?"
"Lafayette, Wang Chao is disrespecting you. He's our enemy, and you..." Zhou Xiantong said.
Lafayette continued smiling, but his gaze grew colder. "Zhou Xiantong, are you teaching me how to do things?"
Zhou Xiantong felt a chill run down his spine as he was looked at by Lafayette like that. He couldn't say anything anymore.
Lafayette ignored him and continued to gaze at Wang Chao, smiling amiably. "Wang Chao, name your price."
"You can't afford it," Wang Chao emphasized.
He was the King of the Night, the world's top mercenary king. The mercenaries under his command were capable of sweeping through many countries and even challenging some dominant nations.
He could obey his father's wishes and live a hidden life as a security guard, but he couldn't sell his life to someone like Lafayette.
In this world, apart from his master and his parents, there was no one worth his life!
Not even the Heavenly King!
"Say that again?" Lafayette's voice turned somewhat cold.
"I've already said it several times. If you are deaf, do not come out and wander the world, old man," Wang Chao said solemnly.
Upon hearing this, everyone present was shocked.
Especially Pei Donghu, Shen Bing, and Song Henian, who secretly broke out in a cold sweat for Wang Chao.
Refusing Lafayette repeatedly and speaking to him in this manner, was Wang Chao seeking death?
"You are being disrespectful!" Lafayette squinted his eyes, and his gaze turned icy like a sharp blade. "I'll give you one last chance. Either you join me or tonight, all of you will die here!"
With his words, a chilling murderous aura swept through the surroundings, causing the temperature to plummet rapidly.
Zhao Donghe, Zhao Shanhe, and the others all felt a stinging sensation on their skin and their scalps tingled.
Lafayette was truly furious!
If Wang Chao dared to speak out of turn, he might not survive.
Wang Chao smiled and said, "That's what I said. How can negotiations be so peaceful? This stimulating and murderous atmodimension is more fitting."
Then, his gaze turned cold, "I'll give you one last chance too."
"First, Cui Hong must apologize to my two brothers and kneel to apologize in their village."
"Second, Lafayette! You hit Zhang Long earlier. You must apologize and compensate as well!"
"Otherwise, face the consequences!"
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