Hailey, expecting to intimidate Cheng Xiaofan by bringing up his uncle, was met with a hearty laugh instead. "Your uncle's name is Degeliel, and he's a congressman in the United States, someone even the President has to show respect to?"
"He sounds like a tough character, but what does that have to do with me?"
"Come, come, Hailey. You don't look too well. Let me add some seasoning to your body!"
With a wave of his hand, a golden light shot from his palm and vanished into Hailey's body.
"Cheng Xiaofan, what did you put inside me?" Hailey screamed in terror.
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled. "Hailey, are you blind? When those ten gene-enhanced individuals attacked me with their poisoned gusts of wind, I absorbed their attacks with a golden light. Now, I've just transferred those toxins into your body. It's just to give your body some advanced nutrition. Do you feel a bit itchy all over?"
Hailey immediately realized he was itching intensely all over. He was so scared he was close to tears. He knew in his heart that with these toxins in his system, his life was nearing its end. He never would have dreamed that this formidable fellow, Cheng Xiaofan, could instantly recognize those ten burly men as gene-enhanced individuals.
"Cheng Xiaofan, get the toxins out of me immediately, or my uncle will never let you off!" Hailey could only use Degeliel as a shield.
Cheng Xiaofan let out a soft laugh. "Hailey, stop bringing your uncle up. The most important thing right now is for you to transfer one hundred and fifty million US dollars to me."
"Oh, right, I'll give you my bank account number!" He promptly recited his bank account details.
"You... you... you're robbing me!" Hailey shrieked in exasperation.
Cheng Xiaofan grinned. "I love your money. Money that's been robbed tastes truly delicious!"
"Of course, if you don't mind dying, you don't have to transfer the money!"
"..." At this point, Hailey dared not refuse to transfer the money. In his mind, he would first transfer the money, and once his uncle intervened, this gambling house, along with the money in Cheng Xiaofan's bank account, would all be returned to him.
"I'll give it to you, I'll transfer the money!" Hailey couldn't fathom how Cheng Xiaofan knew he had this much money saved. He took out his phone and quickly transferred the money to Cheng Xiaofan's bank account via mobile banking.
"Cheng Xiaofan, the money has been transferred. Please quickly remove the toxins you injected into my body!" Hailey said.
Cheng Xiaofan shook his head. "No. To remove the toxins from your body, your uncle, Degeliel, must appear in person!"
"You..." Hailey was utterly dumbfounded. What kind of being was this guy? He even dared to demand his uncle's personal appearance? If he wanted to die, did he have to be in such a hurry?
Gritting his teeth, Hailey asked, "Why do you need my uncle to appear in person?"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled. "I know your uncle is much richer than you. I want to get some money from him. It's that simple!"
Hailey sneered. "My uncle is a notorious miser. You won't get a cent from him!"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled. "You don't need to worry about that. I have my ways of making him hand over all the US dollars he has in the bank to me."
"By the way, how long does it take for you to get from here to your uncle's house?"
Hailey didn't understand why he was asking. "About thirty minutes."
Cheng Xiaofan gently patted his shoulder a few times. "Good, I understand. I'll give you my phone number. If your uncle wants to find me, he can contact me by phone first!" He then gave Hailey his mobile number. Hailey didn't dare to delay and immediately saved Cheng Xiaofan's number on his phone.
Cheng Xiaofan patted him on the shoulder again. "Hailey, I've used my spiritual energy to set a time on you. When you reach your uncle's house, the toxins in your body will begin to act up."
"At that time, your whole body will ache unbearably, making you wish you were dead. However, don't worry, you won't die within two days."
"..." Hailey was once again stunned into silence. What kind of creature was this fellow? He could use spiritual energy to set a time on someone and make the toxins act up on a schedule? This ability was truly heaven-defying!
Thinking of the "wish you were dead" feeling Cheng Xiaofan described, Hailey's legs went weak, and he plopped down on his knees before Cheng Xiaofan, pleading, "Mr. Cheng, can you spare me? Please don't make me wish I were dead! I'm afraid I won't be able to bear it and might jump off a building?"
Cheng Xiaofan's expression turned cold. "When you made those gene-enhanced individuals attack Withers and his brothers, did you consider the pain they would endure?"
"Do you think you're human, and others aren't?"
Withers and his subordinates were deeply moved by this. Having such an Eastern immortal watching over them, they felt it was all worth it, even if they had to die.
At this moment, Hailey knew that no matter how much he pleaded with Cheng Xiaofan, the other party wouldn't listen. He slowly got up from the ground. He glared at Cheng Xiaofan and said fiercely, "Cheng Xiaofan, you're ruthless. I told you, once my uncle intervenes, you won't be able to withstand his elder's wrath!"
Cheng Xiaofan burst into laughter. "I'm afraid your uncle will have to kneel when he sees me!"
"Now get out! Remember to take all your people from the gambling house with you. And hurry, before the toxins take effect and you can't find anyone to help you on the way!"
Hearing this, Hailey, terrified, scrambled away.
"Haha, Mr. Cheng, you truly live up to your reputation as an Eastern immortal!"
"People like Hailey deserve to be dealt with by Mr. Cheng!"
"Mr. Cheng, you are too amazing!"
"I feel so proud to work for Mr. Cheng!"
After Hailey left, Withers' subordinates cheered excitedly, surrounding Cheng Xiaofan and talking non-stop.
However! Withers said with a worried expression, "Mr. Cheng, I truly didn't expect Hailey's uncle to be Degeliel!"
"This Degeliel is very close to the current President, and he's not easy to deal with!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled slightly. "This Degeliel intended to harm Melina's father. I was already planning to deal with him. No matter how difficult he is, he's in for trouble if he crosses my path!"
Hearing this, Withers immediately laughed. "Mr. Cheng, it seems you've already thought of a way to deal with Degeliel!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled confidently. "Yes, I never fight unprepared battles!"
Then, his gaze fell on Sethmana, and he said with a smile, "Beautiful lady, I think it's time we talk about your affairs!"