A Not-So-Proper Business

Countdown: 1:00:00.

With only four hours left before the crossing, which was also the agreed-upon time for Zhang Tianzhen, Hu Xiaoniu, and Zhang Chengze to pay the money.

The final agreed amount was 1 million in cash per week, with 500,000 to be paid before the journey and another 500,000 to be paid after a safe return.

Before Liu Dezhu left to withdraw cash, Qing Chen had a few things to tell him.

In the daytime crowd.

Boss: "Liu Dezhu, be careful when you go to withdraw the money. After you withdraw it, you can keep it at your home."

"Okay, thank you for your concern, boss," Liu Dezhu replied. "I'll be fine."

Qing Chen paused for a moment. What he was actually telling Liu Dezhu was to be careful about the safety of the money, not his own safety...

However, he couldn't really correct anything, since Liu Dezhu was now completely loyal and he couldn't hurt his feelings. Besides, he also had to maintain the boss's image.

Boss: "In this matter, money is secondary. Liu Dezhu, you must make sure Zhang Chengze understands the precautions. If he can't do it, we'd rather not take the job."

The so-called precautions are just three rules: Qing Chen cannot increase the risk of the entire day just to make this money.

Therefore, after Zhang Chengze enters the Inner World, he must obey Bai Zhou's arrangements.

First, Zhang Chengze could not act arbitrarily. He had to obtain Liu Dezhu's permission before doing anything, and the places he went had to be inspected by Liu Dezhu.

Secondly, after Zhang Chengze travels through time, he cannot make friends or talk to outsiders casually, lest he reveal his identity as a "Time Walker" and attract the attention of the conglomerate.

Finally, Zhang Chengze is temporarily prohibited from entering the Fourth District and Lower Three Districts during the first week, because these are high-risk areas. Even with Liu Dezhu's protection, no one can withstand a sniper shot.

After explaining these matters, Liu Dezhu set off for the meeting point.

Qing Chen sat on the sofa at home, closing his eyes and silently waiting for the result.

"Brother Chen, are you worried?" Nan Gengchen asked.

"Yeah, I don't know why, but after experiencing so many setbacks, things seem a bit off when things go too smoothly," Qing Chen said. "Zhang Chengze is a businessman; he can't possibly gamble his life on us."

Nan Gengchen glanced at him and said, "Brother Chen, even if this deal falls through, Xiao Tongyun and I can still bring back gold bars. We'll eventually save enough to buy a new house."

"It's different," Qing Chen shook his head. "Daylight needs to have serious business and goals. The process of working towards these goals is also a process of teamwork and cohesion. Otherwise, even if everyone is united, it will be loose."

Just like yesterday, when faced with the threat posed by the holder of the Demon Stamp, it was a pleasant surprise that Hu Xiaoniu and Zhang Tianzhen spontaneously united, and it was also a pleasant surprise that Liu Dezhu proved that he had indeed gained courage.

During the day, no one is perfect and everyone needs to grow.

However, at that moment, Liu Dezhu suddenly sent a message in the group. "Boss, I have met up with Zhang Tianzhen and Hu Xiaoniu, but there has been a problem."

Boss: "Zhang Chengze found other Time Walker? And then collaborated with them?"

Liu Dezhu exclaimed in surprise, "The boss is incredibly insightful!"

Nan Gengchen also looked at Qing Chen. It turned out that the other party had closed his eyes to rest, thinking about possible problems.

Not Afraid of Difficulties, Zhang Tianzhen explained, "Zhang Chengze is currently residing at the Huayang Hotel in Luocheng. We just arrived and explained the precautions to him, but he felt the requirements were too many and even questioned whether we were capable of handling the protection work..."

Qing Chen paused for a moment and frowned. Did the other party think that Bai Zhou was too cautious, and therefore thought that Bai Zhou might not be strong enough?

Or perhaps, these big bosses are simply used to freedom and have plenty of confidence no matter who they're facing.

Now that they've gone to the Inner World, they still have to listen to the daytime rules, and they're not allowed to do this or that, which has created resentment.

Not Afraid of Difficulties: "We just found out that Zhang Chengze wasn't just in contact with our organization from the beginning; he also found other people in Los Angeles. He said they promised him that he could freely enter and leave any place outside the Upper Third District, watch underground boxing matches, experience the lives of the poor in the Lower Three Districts, and play with guns... The other party described the Inner World so wonderfully, and even said that they knew people in the Public Security Management Committee, so compared to them, it was only natural that Zhang Chengze chose the other one."

Qing Chen found it a bit strange. "Doesn't Zhang Chengze know that you and Liu Dezhu belong to the same organization? Besides, he's a smart man; he should know that the Inner World isn't so wonderful. He's not a naive fool."

Moreover, from an outsider's perspective, Liu Dezhu is someone connected to the Knights, so he should be more credible.

Not Afraid of Difficulties: "... Boss, the other side said that the Knights leader, Li Shutong, is dead, and the Heng Society is being besieged by other gangs. It's not safe for us to follow them. They said we've lost power in the Inner World and are barely able to protect ourselves."

Qing Chen was speechless. Where did this bumpkin come from? He didn't even have a complete grasp of the intelligence.

Therefore, the Time Walker are stealing business are the same group of people who were fooled by Li Shutong's faked death. They don't even know that Heng Society has solved all the problems and become the largest gang in the underground world of City No. 18, dominating the market.

This kind of person... really dares to intercept any kind of business.

Let alone guaranteeing Zhang Chengze's safety, Qing Chen felt that these people's own safety was in serious danger...

There must be a problem.

"Have you seen the Time Walker who intercepted this business?" Qing Chen asked.

"No, Zhang Chengze deliberately avoided our meeting time," Brave Bull Bull said. "I called my father, hoping he could persuade Zhang Chengze, but my father said that Zhang Chengze is a very confident person, he believes in his own judgment, and we can't interfere."

Qing Chen knew very well that Zhang Chengze made the wrong decision not because the other party was stupid, but because the vast majority of people indeed believed that Li Shutong was dead.

After all, ordinary people, seeing the imposing presence of the Deity's Scepter, would naturally assume that Li Shutong was doomed.

After Li Shutong's death, all those associated with him should be purged by the conglomerate. Power struggles have always been like this, and at this time, choosing the wrong side would mean utter ruin.

In the daytime group chat, Qing Chen, speaking calmly as the boss, asked, "What do you think of the phrase 'Not Afraid of Difficulties'?"

Zhang Tianzhen suddenly realized that his boss knew his ideas were all ruthless, but now he was deliberately asking for his opinion, clearly wanting him to speak out about the underhanded things.

In this way, whatever blame was placed on Zhang Tianzhen, and the boss was merely humbly listening to his advice.

However, there's no shame in being a tool for the boss. Zhang Tianzhen decisively said, "Boss, I see that Zhang Chengze is particularly interested in the nightlife of the Fourth District, so he'll definitely go. I'll post Zhang Chengze's photo in the group chat, and you can arrange for experts like Liu Dezhu and Ice Eye to stake out the area, giving them some 'social experience'."

Boss: "Okay, we'll do it your way."

Zhang Tianzhen was overjoyed; she finally had a chance to use her skills!

Ice Eye: "Boss, I can handle this alone. Liu Dezhu isn't suitable to come forward. After all, we still need to take on this business. If Zhang Chengze finds out that Liu Dezhu deliberately stole the business and drove away his protector, he'll probably be resentful. So, I'll give those Time Walker who intercepted the business more social experience. Liu Dezhu, you leave Zhang Chengze the contact information for the Inner World, and then just wait for him to contact you."

Boss: "Hmm, that's a very comprehensive approach. Let's settle on that. Keep Liu Dezhu's phone accessible."

"Okay, boss," Liu Dezhu replied.

At this point, things have been basically arranged.

In the group, everyone knew that Ice Eye was Qing Chen, and they also knew about Qing Chen's glorious achievements on Laojun Mountain.

So when everyone realized that it was Qing Chen who ultimately stepped in to resolve the issue, they began to mourn for those Time Walker who had intercepted the daytime business.

Qing Chen looked at Nan Gengchen beside him. "After I transmigrate, I need to deal with Zhang Chengze's matter first. After that, I will return to the Banshan Manor."

Nan Gengchen asked curiously, "Brother Chen, we agreed before that we would ask Li Yinuo to coordinate vehicles to pick up Zhang Chengze. Now that this has happened, should I still prepare vehicles?"

"Get ready," Qing Chen said calmly. "He'll change his mind soon, but once he does, the price won't be the same as before."

Countdown 00:00:00.

Reset to zero.

When the world is both dark and bright, the Inner World is still filled with heavy snow.

Qing Chen was still in the small apartment where Liu Dezhu and the other two lived.

Before he returned, the Black Box he was holding was still in his arms.

As Qing Chen got up and walked out of the room, the Cat Face Mask appeared on his face.

At that moment, Liu Dezhu noticed the Black Box that was slung across his shoulder...

Wait a minute, isn't the size of this Black Box exactly like a giant anti-materiel rifle?

Previously, Liu Dezhu had wondered where the boss got the sniper rifle, but now it seems that the Black Box clearly contained a sniper rifle!

How do I bring a sniper rifle to the Outer World?

"Forbidden Item," Liu Dezhu thought to himself.

Qing Chen glanced calmly at Liu Dezhu: "You guessed it?"

"Yes," Liu Dezhu didn't hide anything. "Congratulations, boss, on obtaining the Forbidden Item. I saw someone online say that once Forbidden Item recognizes its owner, it can be taken to the Outer World. Right now, among all the Time Walker, you can count the number of people who possess Forbidden Item on one hand."

Qing Chen didn't say anything more. After all, he already had three Forbidden Item, and it would be a little unfair to compare him with others...

"Remember, when Zhang Chengze calls you, you must pretend you know nothing. What happened to him, what happened to the Time Walker around him, was all done by Ice Eye, it has nothing to do with you," Qing Chen said. "You just need to continue the protection mission, but the price will be increased to 3 million a week. If he agrees, a car will come to pick you up."

"Yes, yes," Liu Dezhu nodded quickly, "Boss, what if he doesn't agree to this price?"

"Ice Eye will make him agree."

Qing Chen sighed inwardly, vowing that from the very beginning, he truly only wanted to do business honestly.

There will be another chapter tonight, a little later.