Xiao Jie did not feel surprised. Since Liu Qiang had set a trap, he would inevitably need to confirm whether the trap had succeeded.
And the simplest method of confirmation was naturally to give him a call.
Xiao Jie pulled two black cards from his pocket. According to Black Windbreaker, these cards were the carriers of activation codes, and only the person holding a card could use the activation code.
Furthermore, according to Black Windbreaker, activation codes were of immense value. If both he and Han Luo died, Liu Qiang would inevitably find a way to reclaim these two activation codes.
Therefore, for this situation, he had already prepared a contingency plan. As for how to deal with it—impotent fury would only make Liu Qiang smug, and the more indifferent he appeared, the more the opponent would feel unsure of themselves.
He silently pressed the recording button.
"Heh, it's Liu Qiang. Of course I played. I have to say, you really sent me a heavy gift! This Old Earth game is indeed just as you said, a game that can change the destiny of my life. It's insanely fun, and I have to say thank you. Back then you shafted me, and this time you sent back such a return, so I suppose we're even now."
A moment of silence came from the other end of the line. For a moment, Liu Qiang was somewhat at a loss. He had predicted several types of reactions from the other party—swearing foully, feigning calmness, gritting teeth, or simply not answering the phone at all—yet he completely failed to expect such an attitude.
"Heh, don't mention it. As long as you like it, grinding in this game can definitely blow up. By the way, where is Han Luo? How come nobody answers when I call him?"
"Liu Qiang, why must you play dumb? Han Luo is already dead. Otherwise, how could I have discovered the truth of this game? Tsk tsk tsk, you really are black-hearted and ruthless. To screw me over, you went to such great lengths, sending two activation codes and purposely not telling Han Luo the truth about picking up this game, weren't you just trying to get both of us to die inside the game?
It's a pity my luck is relatively good, and Han Luo acted as a stepping stone for me. I guess you must be very disappointed."
"Uh, I have no idea what you're talking about—what! Han Luo actually died? Oh my, oh my, truly heaven is jealous of brilliant talents! My relationship with Han Luo was so good, I never expected him to die at such a a young age. By the way, aren't you sad and angry that Han Luo died?"
Liu Qiang's tone was exceptionally exaggerated, but his reaction made Xiao Jie let out a sigh. This fellow was indeed extremely crafty and completely immune to the trap.
Although the recording was not rigorous enough as evidence, having it was better than having none, but who would have expected that Liu Qiang guarded even against this.
"Angry? Why should I be angry? Compared to the benefits you brought me, what does this tiny bit of risk count for? Besides, I didn't die, the unlucky bastard who died was Han Luo. What is there for me to be angry about? Speaking of which, I should even thank you; Han Luo's death also saved me a lot of trouble.
Otherwise, such a miraculous game hiding such enormous value, if I wanted to monopolize these two activation codes, it would have taken quite a bit of effort.
And now I can completely monopolize this opportunity. Speaking of which, I really have to thank you. If you hadn't made Han Luo take the bait, I would still have had to expend some effort."
Xiao Jie's tone was exceptionally calm, leaving Liu Qiang momentarily stunned.
This kind of result completely depressed him. No, this fellow's reaction was way too calm, which precisely indicated there was a problem.
"Hahahaha, stop putting on an act, Boss Xiao. Your relationship with Han Luo was so good, you must be boiling with anger right now. Aren't you dying to kill me? It doesn't matter, we're all old acquaintances. If you really have that thought, just spit it out. I'm listening."
"Heh, only someone like you with zero cognitive ability would have such a thought. Compared to true power, what does a mere lackey count for? Everything in this world is false, only absolute power has true meaning. Pawa, do you understand! Pawa!
And with these two activation codes, I have acquired the opportunity to explore that absolute power. Becoming a god, becoming an immortal, becoming a king, becoming a sage—with my gaming skill, it's practically within easy reach. That is the truly meaningful stuff. Compared to that power, the entanglements of interests and grudges and fights among mortals appear so laughable.
However, you did remind me. I certainly will kill you. Once I acquire sufficiently powerful strength, I will annihilate you like crushing an ant, not because you caused Han Luo's death, but because the hostility you directed toward me makes me feel offended.
Do you understand that feeling? It's just like a mouse gnawing on the upper of your shoe, trying to bite you to death—laughable and pathetic, yet also making one feel somewhat nauseated. What kind of trash are you, daring to plot against me? Do you even have the qualifications?
So getting rid of you will be much more trouble-free."
Liu Qiang was momentarily at a loss for how to respond. This Boss Xiao was usually such a serious person, how did he suddenly become so unhinged and crazy?
Power? Pawa? Fine, appearances can indeed be deceiving after all.
However, that last sentence still stung him a little bit. What Liu Qiang hated most in his life was being looked down upon by others.
"Crush an ant? Heh, you know what? Right now, wanting to kill you is truly as simple as crushing an ant."
"Then come and find me. You know where I live, come and try to see who gets crushed. Although I've only played for a day and haven't unlocked much game content yet, just based on my current gains alone, finishing you off won't be a difficult matter.
You think you're strong? Give me a break. With that level of yours, no matter how long you play what does it matter, you're nothing more than trash. My gaming skill is beyond your imagination."
"Why is the sound of your breathing so hurried? What, unconvinced? Then come and try! How about it, dare you come? Or is it that in the end I really didn't misjudge your essence—a coward?"
"Beep—beep—beep."
The call was hung up.
Hanging up the phone, Liu Qiang's face twisted for a moment.
He had thought this fellow was definitely dead, but not only was he not dead, he was even acting so arrogant.
He exerted force in his hand, wanting to use his formidable inner qi to crush the phone directly to vent the anger in his heart, but looking at the latest model Orange 18 in his hand, he held back.
With a wave of his hand, he smashed the desk in front of him to pieces.
"Damn—damn—damn!!!"
Liu Qiang let out a roar of fury.
Clearly he was the one whose scheme succeeded, so why did it feel instead like he was being mocked?
"What is it, Brother Liu, why so excited?" A lackey on the side hurriedly advised.
Liu Qiang managed to calm his mood. "Nothing, just provoked a lunatic. Have all the people been gathered?"
"Almost. But recently there are too many news reports over in Moubei, and regarding matters like going abroad for labor, a lot of people hold vigilance. Alas, we are also innocent bystanders caught in this disaster."
"It doesn't matter. Smash money hard on them, issue settlement allowances, sign formal contracts, as long as they follow along it'll be fine."
Having arranged the work, Liu Qiang could not help but pick up his phone again.
At the thought of Xiao Jie's earlier words, anger surged up in his heart. Should he take a break and go dry him up? This brat had only played for a day, what kind of ability could he have?
Yet his innate caution made him somewhat uncertain.
"A Hu, kill someone for me."
A Hu, being called upon, was so startled he hurriedly waved his hands. "Brother Liu, we can't go around saying things like that. This is the domestic side, killing people is breaking the law. Have you forgotten about the Blade Edge Association?"
Liu Qiang instantly calmed down.
This matter truly could not be done rashly. Forget it, he was at least a guild high-ranking member anyway, why bother lowering himself to the level of a newbie. The Death Game had such high difficulty, a loner like him would die sooner or later anyway.
He pondered for a moment, and suddenly a savage grin appeared at the corner of his mouth.
If he couldn't take action in reality, then he would just solve it inside the game.
"Put out a bounty of one hundred liang for me at the Killer Alliance!"
A Hu was taken aback. One hundred liang! That would be one million!
"Boss, kill whom?"
"Limitless Wanderer, Heavenly Dao's Romantic, and... Hidden Moon Follows Wind." Liu Qiang reeled off three names in one breath, all of which were character names Xiao Jie frequently used in the past. He was not even sure whether Xiao Jie would use a new name, but anyway if nobody was killed he wouldn't have to pay the full amount, so he wasn't afraid of wasting it.
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