"Chen Pi, should we notify Principal Liu?" Zhang Dali asked, his eyes showing a trace of worry. He understood Chen Shu's combat power; although pseudo-king level, he wasn't a king level yet. Even if Chen Shu could escape easily, what about the other five thousand-plus people? The Dark Angel family had seen this clearly, which was why they dared to pressure Chen Shu.
"No need. It would delay their mission," Chen Shu shook his head and said, "Don't worry, I can handle it."
A smile played on his lips as he produced a bottle of red potion. The liquid within was as red as blood, exuding a strange aura. It was the system's Berserk Potion! And it was an enhanced version! The reason he had acted so recklessly was naturally due to the system options that had just appeared:
[Option 1: Endure the humiliation and hand over all your wealth. Completion Reward: Large amount of Beast Taming Power + Random Skill +1]
[Option 2: Remain silent and secretly lead people away at night. Completion Reward: Beast Taming Space Upgrade]
[Option 3: Kill him on the spot! Completion Reward: Enhanced Berserk Potion*1 + Unlock Berserk Potion Configuration! Note: Requires unlocking the Magical Potion Compendium first]
It was precisely this option that made him hesitate no longer, instantly killing the minor subordinate. With the enhanced Berserk Potion, he was confident in his ability to contend with king-level experts, thus he had no need for apprehension.
"A timely rain indeed..." Chen Shu muttered to himself, a smile in his eyes. If there were no system options, he would have had only two solutions: one was to stall for time and wait for Liu Feng and others to provide support. But if time ran out, he would have had to take the second approach: finding the other two king-level experts in Yorkley State and using the survival of the entire state as a threat to make them stop the Dark Angel family. He wasn't good at protecting people, but causing destruction was his specialty. He didn't believe anyone could truly be more ruthless than him! However, with the enhanced Berserk Potion now, he no longer needed such extreme measures.
"Old Jones, you dare to have designs on your brother, the Fierce Bandit..." Chen Shu's eyes narrowed, radiating a cold killing intent.
...
In the afternoon, Chen Shu was resting when Liu Han knocked and entered. His expression was solemn as he said, "Brother Fierce Bandit, the patriarch of the Dark Angel family has arrived..."
"So slow?" Chen Shu raised an eyebrow, not expecting the opponent to be so patient. He said, "Brother Liu, you should leave first. I want to talk to him alone!"
Liu Han shook his head and said, "I can still fight!" He was also gold-level. Even if he couldn't defeat Jones, he could still be of some use.
"Alright..." Chen Shu nodded. He had the Space Rabbit, so he could ensure Liu Han and Dali's safety. As for the others, they were stationed in various parts of the city, awaiting Chen Shu's notification. Chen Shu understood that the Dark Angel family wouldn't make a move against the others before achieving their goal, as long as they ensured they remained in Yorkley State.
A moment later, the door was pushed open. An old man in golden attire walked in. He wore a kind smile, but his eyes were unfathomably deep, as if he were constantly plotting something.
"You must be the legendary Fierce Bandit of Nanjiang, Chen Shu?" The old man looked at Chen Shu and smiled, "As expected of the world's number one genius! Seeing is believing indeed!"
"You're old Jones, aren't you?" Chen Shu stroked his chin, responding with a smile, "You look like a decent person!"
"..." The old man's smile froze instantly. To insult him upon meeting? Without any pretense whatsoever?
"Heh... hehe..." He calmed himself and said with a dry laugh, "Your words are quite sharp..."
"You misunderstand. I speak human words to humans, but to certain beasts, dogs, old bastards..."
"Enough!" Jones's face turned ashen. He instantly shattered a chair beside him, killing intent filling his eyes. He had intended to display his composure, but in the end, he was provoked as soon as they met. Could you be any more insulting? He had met all sorts of important figures, but even when they were enemies, they maintained a polite facade and only plotted in their hearts. When had he ever seen such a bandit, who would curse you to your face upon meeting? Where was your cultivator's demeanor? Did you have none at all?
"So, you don't want to talk?" Jones's expression turned sinister. He no longer bothered with pretense, fearing he might suffer a cerebral hemorrhage from anger...
"Of course, I want to talk." Chen Shu wore a broad smile, as if he hadn't been the one insulting just moments ago. He offered a chair and said politely, "Old man, please sit!"
"..." Jones was furious, but thinking of his objective, he could only force himself to suppress it. This guy, putting aside everything else, his talent for provoking people was probably top-notch.
"I hope President Liu can step aside for a moment. I want to discuss something with Chen... you brat!" He felt indignant and wanted to retort verbally. But as soon as he finished speaking, Chen Shu stood up instantly, his expression turning cold as he said, "Is this your attitude for negotiations? You insult me?! You can get out!"
"???" Jones's expression froze. He felt like spitting blood. You cursed me for so long, and I retorted just once, and you couldn't take it anymore?
"If you want to talk, then straighten your attitude!" Chen Shu's expression was icy, appearing extremely overbearing, without any sign of backing down.
"..." Jones's mind reeled. Forcing down his anger, he said, "It was I who was impulsive. I hope Mr. Chen Shu will not be angry."
"That's more like it." Chen Shu's expression changed like a mask, and he regained a somewhat peculiar smile. He knew the other party coveted his secret to becoming stronger and could only endure temporarily. After all, his ability to instantly kill that gold-level beast tamer would make even king-level experts wary. If they could sit down and talk, he naturally wouldn't want to resort to force.
"Ah, this..." Liu Han, standing by, was dumbfounded. He hadn't expected this turn of events at all. If he remembered correctly, Jones was king-level, and Chen Shu was only gold-level... Hadn't the roles been reversed?