Chapter 1922: Chapter 1915: Killing You Is as Easy as Killing a Chicken
"Blood calamity?" Vic snickered in his heart but didn’t show it too much. "Gu Xiao, could the City Lord elaborate?"
He was curious to see what Zhang Menglong could come up with.
"The mysteries of heaven cannot be divulged," Zhang Menglong said mysteriously. "These three cards show that the blood calamity of Mr. Vic doesn’t come from the outside, but from within himself. I suggest that if Mr. Vic is planning to do something very risky, he should put off the idea for now!"
"Hahaha, Gu Xiao, the City Lord is quite the joker. We Martial Artists, who among us doesn’t take risks every day? Getting hurt and shedding blood is all too normal, isn’t it?" Vic said.
"That’s true," Zhang Menglong laughed. "Anyway, I’m just saying casually, it might not be accurate!"
After rounds of drinks, Vic noticed they had almost finished eating and then put down his cutlery.
"Actually, it’s like this, I invited Gu Xiao the City Lord today because there are some things I want to discuss with you."
"Please go ahead, Mr. Vic," Zhang Menglong snickered inwardly; he couldn’t hold back anymore.
"You see, Illusion City has now taken shape. If it continues to develop in this way, it will one day surpass all other Fortress Cities and become the most prosperous city in the Endless Land."
"I agree with that!" Zhang Menglong nodded.
"Now, we are considered partners, so there are some things I hope Gu Xiao City Lord won’t hide from me. Maybe together we can come up with more development ideas and speed up the growth of Illusion City!"
Vic looked expectantly at Zhang Menglong. If he could get those secrets from Zhang Menglong, he could continuously expand the city. With the resources he held, he could surely increase the speed several times!
"Actually, I’ve been thinking the same!" Zhang Menglong said. "Isn’t Mr. Vic in control of the method for making Soul Shard Suppressors? Why not share the formula with me? I’m an Alchemist. Perhaps I can find a way to improve its effectiveness and make our Soul Shard Suppressors more competitive in the market?"
As soon as Zhang Menglong finished speaking, the atmosphere at the dinner table turned somewhat ambiguous.
"It looks like Gu Xiao the City Lord doesn’t see me as a partner!" Vic’s tone gradually turned cold.
The Soul Shard Suppressor is the most forbidden thing among these people. Without mastery of these, his position as City Lord couldn’t be secure.
In his view, Zhang Menglong’s business of buying meat products is just a trivial game; people have never eaten those meats, driven mostly by curiosity. Even if Zhang Menglong has a continuous supply of meat products, the demand won’t remain high forever, and it will eventually diminish.
But his Soul Shard Suppressor is different. As long as there are living people in the Endless Land, there will always be a need for Soul Shard Suppressors. Anyone trying to touch that practically touches the core of his interests—how could he allow it?
"Alas, it pains me!" Zhang Menglong shook his head. "It seems Mr. Vic also doesn’t consider me a friend!"
"Forget it, forget it," Zhang Menglong shook his head with feigned disappointment. "Since that’s the case, we have nothing more to talk about. I see everyone has eaten enough, let’s end this meal here. Continuing might affect our relationship."
With that, Zhang Menglong prepared to leave with his people.
"Gu Xiao the City Lord, wait!" Vic stood up suddenly. "If today the City Lord refuses to share those secrets, I’m afraid I can’t let you leave!"
Seeing the conversation was out in the open, Vic felt there was no need to hide anything.
"I told you!" Zhang Menglong shook his head. "From the start, I knew you weren’t here for cooperation but to try to swallow Illusion City. But you didn’t act convincingly; I knew from the beginning."
"Gu Xiao the City Lord, you can’t blame me. You, a mere sixth-grade Divine Cultivator, hold so many resources. Even if I’m not envious, others will be."
Vic said, "But for the sake of our cooperation, should you agree to collaborate, I can offer you the title of Deputy City Lord. In this Illusion City, you won’t need to bear any costs, can eat whatever, do whatever, and I’ll keep your residence—how about it?"
"Sounds quite generous, doesn’t it? Even your subordinates don’t get such privileges, right? Offering me such treatment, won’t your siblings be upset?" Zhang Menglong said sarcastically.
"Gu Xiao, your method of sowing discord is too low-level," Vic sneered. "This is the best offer I can give. If you don’t understand, I don’t mind extracting those secrets from your memory, though you’ll end up as an idiot."
"After all this talk, it still comes down to a fight," Zhang Menglong shook his head. "Why phrase it so elegantly? Want to fight? I’ve never shied away from anyone in my life—whether it’s a brawl or a duel, I’ll accept!"
"Those around Gu Xiao the City Lord, in my eyes, might not be worth much," Vic said confidently. "In the City Guard team under the City Lord, the strongest is merely fifth-grade Dao Realm, right? Who can stand against anyone at this table?"
Besides Vic and Zhang Menglong’s people, the table was filled with Vic’s people—all at the Peak of Dao Realm! They were his former Deputy City Lords.
"Who told you my people are only fifth-grade of Dao Realm? You wouldn’t ignore the fact I’m an Alchemist, would you? Concealing a person’s aura and strength is no difficult task for me!"
"Arrest him immediately!" Vic suddenly became alert. As a qualified villain, decisiveness and ruthlessness were crucial.
His people immediately stood up, preparing to subdue Zhang Menglong and his group.
However, at that moment, a voice familiar to Vic echoed across the manor.
"Vic, after all these years, are you still up to sneaky petty tricks? Haven’t improved a bit!"
Goosebumps rose across Vic’s body; the voice was etched in his Soul like a nightmare, a thorn as long as Ose lived.
As that towering figure appeared beside Zhang Menglong, Vic’s expression turned somber.
"Ose, you actually appear here!"
Not only Vic but also those Deputy City Lords by his side showed a trepidatious demeanor.
That battle years ago, though they won and took Rosay Fortress City by tactics and schemes, they knew well enough: when Ose showed up again, that sense of oppression was still inescapable.
"Is it a surprise to see me here?"
"Oh well, today’s the day to resolve you thoroughly, to avoid trouble down the line!" Vic’s power began surging.
"Resolve me?" Ose sneered, "I could kill you like a chicken!"
