Chapter 48 Negotiations

Ridicule, taunts, contempt—Black Finger could endure all of these. He had been mentally prepared for them, knowing that the fellows he was facing were strong in these kinds of psychological attacks. But being extorted for four million gold coins left him helpless, because it was something he simply couldn't do. Since it was impossible, there was no point in enduring any longer. Death it was! Black Finger tore the paper into shreds, his gaze turning to Gu Fei.

Gu Fei didn't move. He felt that since Han Jia Gongzi had agreed to sit with Black Finger in this place, there must be some purpose to it. And there was no reason for that purpose to be shamelessly enraging Black Finger; that wouldn't accomplish anything. That kind of behavior wasn't Han Jia Gongzi's style.

Seeing Black Finger angrily tear up the bill, Han Jia Gongzi wasn't bothered at all. He still asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Having difficulties?"

Black Finger was expressionless, not answering Han Jia Gongzi. He was already calculating in his mind whether there was a chance to achieve any results before Qian Li Yizui instantly killed him if he made a preemptive strike. Now in the tavern's private room, the space was small, so if he used Whirlwind Slash... Black Finger was pondering this when he suddenly heard Han Jia Gongzi slowly say, "Guild Leader Black, are you here representing just your guild this time? It's not just your guild that made mistakes this time!"

Black Finger was stunned. His brain quickly started working again. He only heard Gu Fei reminding Han Jia Gongzi, "His name is Black Finger. What's Black Hand?"

"Oh? Is it? Just calling him whatever, as long as people understand," Han Jia Gongzi said.

Black Finger didn't even bother getting angry at Han Jia Gongzi for randomly giving him a name. He finally understood Han Jia Gongzi's purpose. Four million gold coins—no matter what, one guild couldn't afford that. Black Finger had thought that giving such a bill meant that he didn't sincerely want to reconcile and was deliberately creating trouble. Now he finally understood that this guy really wanted to collect this money, and his target wasn't limited to just him, but all the guilds that had cooperated this time...

There had been a rough estimate of the total number of people involved in all the participating guilds—over twenty thousand. If they calculated based on twenty thousand, four million gold coins divided would be 200 gold coins per person. With that calculation, the asking price of four million became very realistic. 200 was an amount that most players currently possessed. Due to the currency regulation adjustments, the trading market was sluggish, and everyone was saving money instead of spending it. 200 wouldn't embarrass anyone; it was an amount that would cause a little heartache but not be too painful to spend.

"The mistakes were made by everyone. There's no reason to let Guild Leader Black and your guild bear it alone, right?" Han Jia Gongzi said.

These words moved Black Finger deeply. He had actually wanted to say this when Han Jia Gongzi was calculating that pile of bills—it wasn't just their Black Alliance that had caused all these consequences! Why should they bear it all?

"The current situation is also so clear. If we continue fighting, it will only lead to greater losses for everyone. In the current situation where everyone has PK values, casually dropping a piece of equipment would cost more than just 200 gold coins, right?" Han Jia Gongzi continued to calculate the fine points for Black Finger.

Black Finger didn't answer. He was thinking. If it was divided up by the number of people, money wouldn't be a problem. But the problem was whether everyone would be willing to accept it. Frankly, this matter was quite humiliating. Among so many players, there were definitely some spirited fellows. If a large number of people refused to comply, then this matter would definitely fail.

"Guild Leader Black, I believe you need time to consider, but it's best to be quick, because people are losing levels and dropping equipment every minute," Han Jia Gongzi said.

"But the current situation in the main city isn't under your control, is it?" Black Finger was puzzled. In his opinion, the fuse for the current situation was that fellow Niluo Ershang. He had appeared at the most inappropriate time in the most inappropriate place and had done the most inappropriate thing, leading to things getting out of control. Now almost all the guilds in the main city were fighting, and Black Finger's twenty thousand people were quite insignificant in the midst of it. Moreover, the current scene was that they were joining hands with Wu Shi Zhi Jian and others to suppress Niluo Ershang's group, which was quite advantageous.

"The current situation? That's a struggle between your guilds; it has nothing to do with us. Our targets have always been very clear. Don't you know that?" Han Jia Gongzi said.

Black Finger was stunned when he heard this. Indeed, the division of power in the main city's current melee was quite vague. Everyone was just randomly killing guilds that they usually didn't get along with. Many guilds were getting caught in the crossfire and then starting to defend themselves, then going to other guilds that were getting caught in the crossfire to start shooting. They weren't like Qian Li Yizui and the others, who had clear targets, clear purposes, and whose lethality wasn't on the same level.

"Alright, I'll consider it," Black Finger said, indicating that he himself was quite in favor of it. Considering it actually meant contacting other guild leaders to test the waters.

"Looking forward to your good news," Han Jia Gongzi smiled.

"This compensation... is there any room for negotiation?" Black Finger held onto his last hope.

Han Jia Gongzi slowly shook his head. Black Finger sighed, casually greeted the three, and left first.

"Do you think this will work?" Piaoliu said after Black Finger left.

"Whether it works or not, it's more beneficial than harmful to us," Han Jia Gongzi said.

"Oh?"

"If it works, then we'll just collect the money. If it doesn't work, then it means there are different opinions within their guilds, or different voices within the same guild. If there are disagreements, then of course some people will choose to leave. It's faster than that guy shouting 'quitting the guild won't be killed' one by one and threatening them," Han Jia Gongzi said.

"So it seems it's more beneficial for them to accept these conditions," Piaoliu said.

"From the guild's perspective, that's indeed the case; at least they can protect the guild. So the guild leaders will probably agree; it just depends on how they each persuade the players in their guilds. The only obstacle..." Han Jia Gongzi suddenly stopped here.

"Is it the slogan 'quitting the guild won't be killed' that this guy shouted?" Piaoliu looked at Gu Fei.

Han Jia Gongzi nodded, "That gave these people a way out..."

"But there's a lot of loss in leaving the guild. Now it's just 200 gold coins. If it were me, I would definitely give the money," Piaoliu said.

"But there are always guys whose guild points aren't very high..." Han Jia Gongzi said.

"That's true," Piaoliu also nodded, and then turned to Gu Fei: "Why don't you go out and kill a few more, and tell them that quitting the guild will get you killed? I have a list here!" Piaoliu looked like he was also coveting the huge sum of four million, working very hard, and even taking on the task of compiling the list, which he originally hated.

"I'm going to Yueye City to wash off my PK value," Gu Fei stood up.

"Oh? After washing off your PK value, are you planning to come back and change your slogan and kill people?" Piaoliu's eyes were shining, but Gu Fei's gaze was cold.

"If you can't bring yourself to do it, why don't you lend me your equipment, and I'll do it," Piaoliu's equipment was the proper mage output equipment. If he changed into Gu Fei's Dark Night Spirit Robe and took the Dark Night Flowing Light Sword, he would only be able to kill even faster. Speed and whatnot weren't important; one spell would definitely make the opponent instantly collapse.

As a result, with a flash of white light, Gu Fei had already teleported away.

The two were very helpless. Obviously, Gu Fei was unwilling to do this. Compared to the two of them, Gu Fei still had much more integrity.

The issue of Very Heaven and the others being heaven-defying in Yunduan City had entered a peaceful resolution plan. Gu Fei had no use for his skills here for the time being, so he flew to Yueye City to accept missions. This made the surveillance personnel nervous, because Yueye City was also very unpeaceful now. There were also plenty of players with PK values. If this guy fully mobilized, he was afraid that he would fill the dungeon in no time, right?

"What's the program side doing? Why hasn't it been resolved after so long?" The leader was a little impatient. Should he send a GM again to ask Gu Fei to cooperate and not accept missions? Game companies also had to save face!

Immediately, a subordinate made a phone call there. The answer was that it still needed a little time. Everyone looked at the leader, who helplessly looked at the ceiling: "Let him farm first. We'll talk when it's almost unbearable."

Gu Fei didn't immediately start taking missions when he arrived in Yueye City. He knew that Yun Zhong Mu and the others were also making big moves at this time, and this matter was also because they were helping him. If he accepted missions and couldn't see his guild, and if he accepted someone from Yun Zhong Mu's group and caused trouble for them, Gu Fei would also feel bad. So he first contacted Yun Zhong Mu and asked him to provide a list of the opposing side, so that he could accept missions.

Yun Zhong Mu was overjoyed to hear this help and immediately gave Gu Fei the names of some experts from the opposing side, not being polite at all.

"Just take as many as you have!" Gu Fei indicated that Yun Zhong Mu was still too polite, only sending a dozen names.

"How much PK value do you want to wash off?" Yun Zhong Mu was puzzled.

"After washing it off, I'll take missions for a while. Our matter over there is almost over," Gu Fei said.

"Oh?" Yun Zhong Mu was shocked. Although the other side couldn't deal with Gu Fei, they were also an alliance of tens of thousands of people, and they were actually resolved by this guy alone?

"The situation is quite complicated. It's being resolved peacefully now," Gu Fei said.

"Right, right. In the current situation, it's best to stabilize. A gentleman takes revenge; it's never too late!" Yun Zhong Mu said.

Gu Fei saw that this guy was indeed someone who had stood firm under Yin Yue's suppression back then. Just this sentence showed that this person was quite patient and had quite a lot of perseverance.

Gu Fei didn't express anything about Yun Zhong Mu's plan to settle accounts later, just accepted all the names that Yun Zhong Mu had handed over. He saw that their PK values weren't low, estimating that they were all experts, so Gu Fei was naturally very happy. However, there was actually one that he couldn't accept a mission for, and that was naturally because they didn't have a PK value. Gu Fei sent a message: "Lao Yun, did you give me a priest? I'm here for wanted missions, not to be an assassin."

"Oh, oh, careless, careless," Yun Zhong Mu flipped through the list he had just sent and indeed there was a famous priest from the enemy camp. He had really ignored this issue for a moment, only sending over the names of the guys he thought were troublesome.

Yueye City, Yunduan City's neighbor, had also been poisoned by Qian Li Yizui quite a bit and was somewhat numb. Moreover, the PK level here was higher, so they could better appreciate how terrifying Gu Fei's strength was. At this moment, Gu Fei set out, directly targeting the opposing team's experts. Three people quickly entered the dungeon. There were also many people in the accompanying teams who tried to obstruct him and were killed by Gu Fei. The opponents had long known that Yun Zhong Mu and this top killer in the game had a good relationship, but the leaders Ao Huang and Zacao thought that Gu Fei was busy with his own affairs in Yunduan City and there was no reason for him to have time to take care of things here. Who would have thought that he would suddenly come and specifically kill experts, causing their morale to drop sharply and their hearts to become extremely unstable? They weren't a match for the Ten Guild Alliance to begin with.

In Yunduan City, after Black Finger left the tavern, he quickly contacted the guild leaders. He hesitated for a moment before calling Yun Zhong Mu Di as well. The powerful Mu Yun Guild was a thing of the past, but those who hadn't left the guild at this time were mostly either sentimental about the guild or reluctant to part with their guild points. These people might be supporters of compensation and reconciliation. Black Finger now needed supporting voices. He felt that Han Jia Gongzi was determined not to budge on the four million, just wanting to force him to do his best to make this happen. He would try to stir things up first to see how many people would support him, and perhaps there would still be room for negotiation on the price. Four million... this was just a fabricated number to begin with, what with the two hundred plus scrolls, what with the super elites. Black Finger would be an idiot to believe this nonsense. Of course, he didn't dare to pass on this list to everyone. He wanted to settle things by paying some money, and this shameless bill was of no help in persuading everyone.

Many guild leaders were fighting on the front lines at this time, and some were unlucky enough to be sent to jail when Gu Fei was randomly accepting missions. Black Finger couldn't contact them at this time, so he tried to find the second-in-command who was currently commanding and coordinating outside. Hearing Black Finger say that it was a very, very important matter and that they had to meet in person, everyone gathered together.

When Black Finger first saw this group of people, tears almost fell. Just a day ago, most of the people present were well-known guild leaders in Yunduan City. But looking at them now, their faces were all covered in tired sweat. Their equipment had been through long battles, and the durability had decreased, making them look somewhat worn. Even more tragic was their level. Two-thirds of those present had dropped levels to varying degrees. Black Finger and Yun Zhong Mu Di, two giants, had directly fallen below the level of forty. In short, it was a tragedy.

"What is everyone busy with now?" Black Finger asked.

Half of the people present were unhappy on the spot, saying that they had urgent matters. Did he call them here to say such nonsense? One person said unpleasantly, "What do you think we're busy with?"

"Does everyone remember what we gathered together for?" Black Finger said.

Everyone's faces showed a painful expression. Everyone was quite busy now, and the things they were busy with seemed to have nothing to do with their original intentions. Everyone had already selectively lost their memories. Regarding that matter, they knew that they had already failed, completely failed. No one had thought that Niluo Ershang's idiocy could stir up the entire city to be even more lively than during a city war. Now every guild could be said to be taking care of itself. Even when they were at their peak and fully committed, they had been tormented by Qian Li Yizui to the point of vomiting blood, let alone now?

Now everyone was just worried, worried that Qian Li Yizui would suddenly jump out and give them a fatal blow. Everyone looked at Yun Zhong Mu Di in unison. He was the tragedy who had been given a fatal blow. One ambush had basically ruined his guild.

"There's an opportunity now," Black Finger said slowly.

Everyone had a numb expression. Was it to deal with Qian Li Yizui again? How many times had they said that there was such an opportunity in this day, and which time hadn't led to them vomiting blood? At this time, it would be a good thing if Qian Li Yizui didn't take the initiative to come to their door, let alone pursue any opportunities. Everyone looked at Black Finger, not wanting to listen any further.

Black Finger carefully observed everyone's expressions. He was gratified by this reaction. Everyone was desperate to deal with Qian Li Yizui, so they would like what he was about to say this time. Seeing that someone was already about to turn around and leave, Black Finger hurriedly opened his mouth: "It's an opportunity to reconcile with Qian Li Yizui and Very Heaven."

When everyone heard this, they immediately perked up. A long-lost look of excitement appeared on the lifeless faces of this group of guys. Someone had already impatiently asked, "What opportunity?" Even more quick-witted people had already thought of something and opened their mouths: "They made demands?"

Black Finger nodded.

"What demands?"

"Pay money," Black Finger said the key.

"How much?"

Black Finger held out four fingers. He wanted to see where the psychological endurance of this group of people was.

"Forty thousand?" One guild leader with no vision guessed.

"Forty thousand?" Black Finger hadn't spoken yet, but Yun Zhong Mu Di had already scoffed at him, "This is extortion aimed at all of us. Forty thousand is just a beggar's sum. Look at the number of people we have. I think it should be four million, right?"

"Four million?" Several people were already exclaiming. Black Finger nodded slowly. Someone opened their mouth to curse a few words, but Yun Zhong Mu Di was already calculating: "If we each share it, it would be less than two hundred gold coins per person. The other party has calculated the price based on the number of people we have."

There was a silence in the room. All the guild leaders had already begun to calculate.

"The Yunduan City is in chaos now. We can still support this situation. On the contrary, Qian Li Yizui and the others have escaped from the situation. We don't know where their people came from. In short, they are not any guilds in Yunduan City, so they won't be attacked. All they have to do is find targets and give them a fatal blow... In addition, everyone hasn't forgotten Niluo Ershang's idiotic behavior, right? At that time, he had obviously chosen to stand on Very Heaven's side. So what about Zongheng Si Hai? What about Caiyun Jian? Their firepower was drawn away by Niluo Ershang. If it weren't for Niluo Ershang's idiotic behavior, what kind of situation do you think we would be in now?"

The crowd continued to be silent.

"Our life and death are now in the hands of Qian Li Yizui and the others..." Black Finger finally concluded.

"Everyone consider it, and we'll take a vote in a moment," Black Finger said.