Chapter 52: Mortal Enemies (1/2)
Black Panther cursed as she raised her hand to hold the advance. ”You have been toying with us this whole time. You are not a newbie.”
Liu Ye didn't reply and instead took over the man from Marco as he aligned his back with the car. He didn't want to get attacked from behind as he would probably get one-shotted.
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”Of course I'm not a newbie. Do you think a newbie would act so calm after being mobbed?” Liu Ye countered as he gulped down a Medium Mana Potion. ”We were actually in the same line of work since I was also part of the criminal organization. Back in my region, we had tens of Cities under our control.”
The Ice Serpent was eating his Mana like crazy so he had to keep up by drinking at least two potions.
Black Panther's face darkened. ”I see. Did you come to Emerald City to expand your business?”
”No, I have left the underworld and no longer involve myself in those matters,” Liu Ye replied honestly before adding, ”But I don't mind returning just for today.”
His eyes grew sharper as he ordered, ”All of you move to one side and throw your weapons on the ground! You only have a minute before your friend dies so hurry up!”
All 9 thieves frowned while preparing to attack but Black Panther didn't plan on risking it. ”Do it. We don't want to lose anyone today.”
Even though Liu Ye couldn't simply blow up the man's heart, they had no way of knowing it.
”Kick those weapons to us and group with your leader. You only have 45 seconds!” Liu Ye hurried them up and they no longer stalled. They threw their Elemental Weapons on the ground and kicked them to Marco.
Liu Ye could also demand money but he had only 100 seconds for the whole operation. Once the man was dead, Liu Ye would only follow suit. He could only satisfy himself with 10 weapons he could resell for a quick buck.
”You are going to regret this,” Black Panther announced as she threw her own flaming whip in his direction. Marco was already proactively collecting all the weapons while piling them next to Liu Ye.
[Ding! Your Affinity with Black Panther decreased by 200. You will be attacked and killed on sight by any of their members.]
Liu Ye ignored the notification and ordered sternly, ”Now go back. When I see you gone, I will release him. You have 20 seconds or else his heart will die on its own!”
”Ugh, let's go!” Black Panther ordered after one last threatening glance at him. ”If you kill him, I will find you and burn you alive.”
Liu Ye watched their backs and swiftly grabbed the weapons from the pile to store them.
[You acquired Flaming Scimitar.]
[You acquired Fire Whip.]
[You acquired Thunder Sword.]
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His notifications filled with newly acquired items and now, Liu Ye was only left with one last decision to make.
Did he want to kill this man or not?
”Are we leaving?” Marco questioned urgently but Liu Ye was still debating.
The buff man only had 10% HP left and the temptation to get enormous amounts of experience and gold was too strong to resist. He probably would not get such an opportunity even again and the Black Panther Gang was already against him anyway. What difference would it make if he was going to be killed on sight already?
”Run first. Quick. We will meet in front of the Academy,” Liu Ye ordered and Marco didn't question him.
”Good luck,” Marco wished before he launched alongside the street like a torpedo. Liu Ye gave him a few seconds headstart since he knew the situation could get bloody.
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