"Are you Liu Zheng?"

The person at the end of the long table asked.

"Yes, and are you Jiang Weisheng?"

Liu Zheng responded with a question.

"How do you know I’m not Jiang Weiyang?"

The person at the end of the long table asked back.

"Bosses like you always enjoy the good life and send your underlings to die, so how could you possibly bear to order takeout yourself? But the fact that you let your brother order takeout is already better than many bosses."

He said sarcastically.

In early gang films, all the little brothers were loyal, and all the big brothers were noble and righteous, prompting countless young men and women to imitate them, forming groups and gangs. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

The reality, however, is that if they truly had the qualities shown in the movies, they would have succeeded in other fields long ago.

"What did you say!"

"Kissing up to you!"

"Watch your mouth!"

Seeing their boss being mocked, the underlings at the table, regardless of what they felt inside, all started clamoring and glaring angrily at Liu Zheng.

"Does the boss need your input when he’s talking?"

Liu Zheng immediately activated the Four-armed Asura mode, the Great Dharma Wheel spinning above his head, and tremendous pressure swept over everyone.

"Jiang Weisheng, is this the Sea Star Gang or Sea Star Supermarket, with no discipline at all?"

He questioned bluntly.

"The Sea Star Gang’s discipline is not for an outsider like you to decide. Alright, everyone quiet down."

Jiang Weisheng retorted but still quieted the others.

"Hmm, it seems Jiang Weisheng does have some authority in the Sea Star Gang."

Liu Zheng thought to himself as he watched the group’s reaction.

"Let’s talk about something useful. What terms did He Bishu offer you to take us on?"

Jiang Weisheng got to the point.

He had planted an informant at the New Grape Hotel, but the position wasn’t very high, so he only knew Liu Zheng had made a deal with He Bishu but didn’t know the specific details.

"I just agreed to help him win a fight in the ring, that’s all. Who I’m fighting doesn’t matter to me."

Liu Zheng said ambiguously on purpose.

Negotiation is sometimes like pursuing a girl; you need to tug back and forth, neither too aggressive nor too passive.

He had been quite arrogant earlier, so now he needed to pull back a bit.

Sure enough, hearing Liu Zheng’s words, Jiang Weisheng’s expression brightened significantly.

"We’re not enemies with the New Grape Hotel. Investing isn’t about gaining something for nothing; it’s about putting in real money. Plus, we can introduce guests from the Deep Sea Empire to the New Grape Hotel, which would benefit their business development."

Jiang Weisheng spoke.

"I don’t understand business matters, talk about something I can understand."

Liu Zheng shook his head.

"...Weiyang and Hai Ma, stay; everyone else, go take care of business."

Jiang Weisheng instructed his subordinates.

"Yes, boss."

Everyone got up to leave, except for the people sitting on Jiang Weisheng’s left and right.

"Doctor, Brother Pai, have a seat, too."

Liu Zheng said.

Doctor Nile and Ace nodded and sat down silently.

"This is my brother Jiang Weiyang, and this is my godson Jiang Hai Ma."

Jiang Weisheng introduced them to Liu Zheng.

"He doesn’t look much like a sea horse."

Liu Zheng remarked after looking over the young man named Jiang Hai Ma.

"The name’s just for show; Hai Ma has a quarter electric eel blood."

Jiang Weisheng replied.

Jiang Hai Ma flicked a finger, releasing a dazzling electric spark that punched a hole in the thick wooden table.

"Not bad. So, do you not have to pay the electricity bill?"

Liu Zheng said with a face of envy.

"...We still have to pay, the voltage of this current is unstable, it’s not suitable for daily use."

Jiang Weisheng explained patiently, though a bit speechless.

"What a pity."

He said regretfully.

"Who are they?"

Jiang Weisheng quickly changed the subject, not wanting to discuss electricity bills with him.

"Oh, this is Doctor Nile, an elder of mine. This is Ace, a good brother of mine."

Liu Zheng introduced.

Doctor Nile raised his scepter, and a flame-tinged golden light shot from its head, creating a big hole in the table.

Courtesy demands reciprocity, and as an elder, he naturally had to support Liu Zheng.

"Such pure Sun God Power, the legendary La Clan is indeed well-deserved."

Jiang Weisheng had already deduced Doctor Nile’s origins; after all, the bandages were a dead giveaway.

"Everything is a gift from God La."

Doctor Nile said expressionlessly.

"Doctor Nile is also a priest of the great Sun God Ra."

Liu Zheng explained on his behalf.

"I see."

Jiang Weisheng nodded.

He began to regard Doctor Nile with more respect, but it was just that.

The strength of a priest is closely tied to the deity they worship, and the news of the Nile River Pantheon’s defeat in the divine war was no secret in Metropolis.

And since God La is a True God, under equal strength, an Evil God is far more terrifying than a True God.

Because a True God weighs pros and cons, even if all their followers are killed, they may not necessarily retaliate, as long as their divine position remains, new followers will come.

But Evil Gods are different, even in Metropolis, as long as enough sacrifices are offered or the right methods are found, they will descend unyieldingly.

"Alright, our time is limited, just tell me your thoughts."

Liu Zheng glanced at his phone and said.

"Mr. Liu, you’re straightforward, so I won’t beat around the bush. I’d like to ask Mr. Liu to quit the struggle between us and the New Grape Hotel."

Jiang Weisheng said.

"That’s impossible. I promised He Bishu I’d help him win against you in the ring, so I must fight, and I must win."

He said resolutely.

His words immediately tensed up the atmosphere again, which had been somewhat easing.

"Mr. Liu is confident, but our Sea Star Gang is no novice. When two tigers fight, one is sure to be wounded; why impair your strength for the benefit of others, Mr. Liu?"

Jiang Weisheng frowned but still tried to persuade him patiently.

"I can’t help it; my code of conduct in the underworld is about credibility. If you had approached me first, I would have said the same thing to He Bishu."

Liu Zheng shrugged.

"So, there’s no room for negotiation?"

Jiang Weisheng’s eyes turned dangerous.

"Sigh, indeed, the intelligence of marine life is just not as high as that of terrestrial creatures."

He sighed, speaking in a sympathetic tone.

"Say that once more, and I’ll tear you to pieces right now."

Mocked repeatedly, Jiang Weiyang couldn’t hold back any longer, slammed the table, and revealed a set of teeth that looked like steel saws.

"I know you’re impatient, but don’t be in a rush; wait until I’m finished to tear me apart."

Liu Zheng gestured to calm him down.

Jiang Weiyang, of course, didn’t listen and continued to glare at him angrily.

"Little brother, sit down, let’s hear what he has to say."

Jiang Weisheng said.

"Hmph!"

With his brother speaking, Jiang Weiyang had no choice but to sit back down.

But he silently vowed that if the talks fell through, he would tear Liu Zheng’s flesh off piece by piece and marinate it in sea salt for three days and nights.

"Why do you want me to stay out of your issues with the New Grape Hotel?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Because it has nothing to do with you, and your involvement will only benefit that old fox, He Bishu."

Jiang Weiyang explained.

"That’s my business, talk about something related to you."

He shook his head.

"I learned about your strength and don’t want the gang to suffer unnecessary losses."

Jiang Weisheng hesitated but eventually spoke the truth.

"No, that’s superficial, I’m asking about the essence."

Liu Zheng still shook his head.

"Mr. Liu, why don’t you speak straight?"

Jiang Weisheng lost his patience.

"The reason your gang wants to buy into the New Grape Hotel is that your drug supply line got cut off, and you want to transform, right?"

He said.

"It seems Mr. Liu knows quite a bit about us."

Jiang Weisheng said calmly to this revelation.

Since the Sea Star Gang had been shipping out less lately, anyone with a bit of sense could find out.

"Your gang is on the books, it’s hard not to know about you."

Ace, who hadn’t spoken until now, suddenly said.

"Hmm?!"

Jiang Weisheng was shocked and stared fiercely at Ace.