Starting from Night City

A young man and a big guy got out of the car.

Before the Sixth Street Gang members could ask anything, Su Xiao spoke first, "Malmer sent us."

One of the Sixth Street Gang members nodded, "He's waiting for you. Follow me."

Su Xiao and Jack followed behind the man.

What others couldn't see was a circle of red light spreading out from Su Xiao.

The Sixth Street Gang members in this dingy hotel, as well as the personnel configuration around the hotel, were all clearly visible on Su Xiao's retina.

He immediately shared this view with the Priest's subordinates who were ambushing outside.

The three entered the dingy hotel and went to the front desk.

The man behind the front desk had been replaced by another Sixth Street Gang member.

The Sixth Street Gang member who had led them earlier suddenly stopped and held up a hand to stop them from moving forward.

"Hold on a moment. Hand over your weapons."

Jack said indignantly, "Is that necessary, hombre?"

The Sixth Street Gang member sneered.

"First, these are the rules of the Sixth Street Gang. On our turf, you follow our rules."

"Second, I'm not your hombre, greaser."

Jack retorted, "Since when did The Glen become Sixth Street Gang territory? You haven't even taken over The Glen, and you want The Glen? Did you ask the Valentino Gang?" Chapter 42: So, what's the price?

Seeing the atmosphere getting more tense.

Su Xiao patted Jack's shoulder.

"Jack, calm down."

Su Xiao took Muramasa from his waist, along with two large-caliber revolvers.

And fragmentation grenades, flashbang grenades, smoke grenades, a total of over a dozen.

"Damn!"

Jack sighed.

He also handed over Sadala and a tech pistol.

"That's all. Nothing else."

However, the Sixth Street Gang still wouldn't let them pass.

They still wanted the two to enter the room next to the front desk first for a scan, and only after confirming everything was clear would they let them go.

Passing through sewage that gave off a foul odor, stepping on creaking wooden stairs, the fluorescent lights in the corridor flickered unstably, resembling a scene from a horror movie.

The two entered the room behind the fire escape at the end of the corridor.

Malmer sat on the sofa with his legs crossed.

Behind him stood two subordinates, one on each side.

In front of them were two plastic chairs.

Clearly prepared for Su Xiao and Jack.

"Please, have a seat."

Su Xiao didn't stand on ceremony and sat down.

Jack, however, stood by the chair, not sitting down.

He crossed his arms, looking like he was not to be trifled with.

"I'll just stand."

Malmer didn't insist.

His gaze swept back and forth between Su Xiao and Jack.

"I wonder, which one of you is the gunsmith who makes tech weapons for the Priest?"

Su Xiao's tone was cold, "That would be me."

"Not bad, truly young and promising." Malmer smiled broadly, his tone full of admiration, "May I have the honor of knowing your name?"

"Su."

While answering Malmer's question, Su Xiao glanced around.

From the scanning mode, he could see Fidel locked in a room on the third floor.

He was still alive.

But he pretended not to know.

"Fidel called us here, where is he now?"

Previously, the Sixth Street Gang impersonated Fidel and called Jack.

But they didn't know yet that Su Xiao, Jack, and the Priest were already aware of the Sixth Street Gang's impersonation.

Su Xiao naturally wouldn't tell them about it proactively.

"Your friend is with me, perfectly safe. In fact, we just had some Americano coffee together. But he was a bit tired, so he went to sleep first. Important matters can be discussed among the three of us."

"But before we get down to business, let me introduce myself. Friends in the business give me some face, they all call me Malmer. You've probably heard of the infamous Sixth Street Gang, right?"

Jack crossed his arms and snorted through his nose.

"I know your Sixth Street Gang has always wanted to extend your reach into Heywood. You want The Glen, but the Valentino Gang, who rule the area, won't allow it, so you often have street brawls."

Malmer frowned and looked at Jack, "You don't understand us deeply enough, Mr. Wells. We are fighting for the justice of the city, to protect the people of The Glen."

Su Xiao sarcastically said, "Back then, a failed art student also spoke beautifully, but didn't he still trigger World War II?"

"Alright, let's skip the pleasantries. You speak insincerely, and I feel uncomfortable listening. Let's get straight to business."

Malmer slapped his thigh, "Good, you're straightforward. We're a good match."

He placed his hands on his knees and leaned forward.

"I know Mr. Su, you have some cooperation with the Priest. Frankly, I'm very interested. May I participate?"

Su Xiao shook his head, "Sorry, we're full."

"Hahaha," Malmer let out a dry laugh, "Mr. Su is truly humorous. Who says Asians are serious and don't joke around."

Su Xiao did not laugh.

"That's just a stereotype of Asians. Also, I am Asian, not East Asian."

"That's quite rude..." Malmer paused and continued, "Mr. Su, don't rush to refuse. Listen to me slowly."

"I know the details of your transactions with the Priest, but you may not know the capabilities of our Sixth Street Gang."

"Your cooperation with the Priest can at most take over the market in Heywood, but if you choose to cooperate with us, the vast blue ocean of Heywood and Santo Domingo will all be yours."

Jack scoffed.

"Forget Santo Domingo. You're even dragging in Heywood. Do you really think the Priest and the Valentino Gang don't exist?"

Malmer shook his head, looking disappointed.

"Sebastian Ibarra and the Valentino Gang are like grasshoppers in autumn, they won't last long. Heywood will be ours sooner or later."

"I heard you and the Priest have a 30/70 split. But if you choose to cooperate with us, it can be a 20/80 split, and we can even make you a small boss. What do you say?"

Although Malmer's words sounded plausible, Su Xiao didn't believe a single word.

"Then, what's the price?"

"Price?" Malmer lit a cigarette and blew out a smoke ring. "No price. What did the Corporation say? We call this a strong alliance."

Su Xiao smiled, "I get 80%, and you get 20%?"

Malmer nodded, "Yes."

"And you'll make Jack and me each a small boss?"

"That's right."

"And you can ensure my safety and prevent the Valentino Gang from coming after me."

"I'll put it on the line today. If they dare to touch a single hair on your head, I'll die outside, jumping out this window."

Su Xiao leaned back in his chair, "If you'll excuse me, is there such a good thing in the world?"

Malmer flicked the ash from his cigarette.

He didn't use an ashtray, just flicked the ash onto the floor.

"Mr. Su, you don't understand us Sixth Street Gang, so I don't blame you. Do you know what kind of people make up our Sixth Street Gang?"

Su Xiao shook his head.

"Retired veterans, disillusioned former NCPD members, fired corporate security, and civilians who have undergone rapid combat training..."

Malmer spread his arms and said passionately, "We want to bring order to this city!"

Jack shook his head, his eyes full of contempt.

"So, to achieve this goal, you can resort to any means necessary?"

"You can fool others, but you can't fool me. I grew up in Heywood, and I know exactly what kind of people your Sixth Street Gang are."

"Just to achieve your so-called goals, you can indiscriminately rob, extort, and steal vehicles?"

"Even, you maintain close contact with the Random Blade Society outside the city."

Malmer's gaze shifted to Jack.

His tone turned unfriendly.

"These are necessary sacrifices. Besides, aren't the Valentino Gang the same? They claim to believe in God, but how much better are the things they do?"

Jack spat on the ground, "It won't be much better, but at least it won't be hypocritical like you guys."

Chapter 43: This Isn't

Cowardice, it's just being smart.

"I've kindly invited you here and shown enough sincerity. My patience is limited. Now I'll only ask you one question: Are you willing to join our Sixth Street Gang?"

While Malmer was speaking.

The two subordinates behind Malmer.

Silently walked behind him and Jack.

At the same time, the Sixth Street Gang member who had guided them here earlier also stood beside Malmer.

Two against four.

The side with fewer people had no weapons.

They appeared to be at an absolute disadvantage.

There was no way out except to surrender obediently.

Su Xiao glanced at Jack beside him.

Even Jack, who had joined the Valentino Gang in his youth, had faced life and death, and experienced countless battles, looked solemn at this moment.

But Su Xiao smiled, even curling the corners of his mouth into a faint grin.

"You can make your move now, V."

This was said over the squad's voice channel.

No one in the room heard it.

But one of Malmer's subordinates standing behind him was suddenly sent flying sideways, crashing into the wardrobe against the wall with a crisp impact.

Finally, the cabinet fell over along with him.