Chapter 2510
Buzz Cut was silent, seemingly considering the feasibility of the matter, before speaking after a moment, "You want to extort the Mi Family?"
"That’s right." Xu Huo said, "Passing the level while making a windfall at the same time."
"There’s certainly a risk of being hunted afterward, but the initiative is in our hands. If the Mi Family turns against us, we can also renegotiate. Once the news gets out, they’ll be too busy dealing with their issues to bother us."
He looked at Buzz Cut, "Fortune favors the brave; this is far more rewarding than what you get from clearing a level once."
Buzz Cut looked cowardly, but having escaped from the Wan Family, he surely had means of survival. If he could get hold of a batch of advanced items or devices, the risk would be worth it.
Buzz Cut relaxed and sat back in his seat, "Your cost for passing the level is quite high."
"The plan is good, but how can you ensure the Mi Family will act according to our plan? If they resort to violence and attract the Law Enforcement Team and Military District personnel, wouldn’t we be in danger?"
Xu Huo placed an interference device on the table, "This device is enough to render the spatial lockdown devices on the town’s periphery obsolete. Without spatial restrictions, escaping Cat Fruit Town wouldn’t be a problem."
"As for the other players... you’re not expecting to take no risks at all, are you?"
Buzz Cut thought seriously before suggesting, "Why not call in a few more people?"
"Suit yourself." Xu Huo replied, "But can you ensure the people you call can keep secrets?"
"That’s nothing to worry about." Buzz Cut grinned confidently, "There are plenty of players in District 001 looking for a chance to cash out and leave."
As he pushed the door open to leave, Bubble Bean frowned, "That guy seems unreliable, can he do it?"
"My goal is just to hold off the Mi Family’s players, buying us a bit of time is enough." Xu Huo said, "Once we’re in the Mi Family’s place, pay attention to their defense, find another way in, locate Mi Fei, and bring him out."
"I’ll go with him!" Bi Qinglian interjected, "Mi Fei is a player; it’d be easy for him to escape!"
"You don’t have to go." Xu Huo said, "You have a different task."
"If you truly want to rescue Wan Dong, go back underground and draw the Law Enforcement Team and Military District’s attention."
Bi Qinglian swallowed, "There’s a layer of interference device rock underground in Cat Fruit Town, that’s why they can’t find me... If I blow up that layer of rock, I’ll likely have a hard time escaping... I’m not afraid to die; it’s just that I’ve been stuck in District 001, and if I become a wanted criminal..."
"Aren’t you committed to love?" Bubble Bean interrupted, "What, just paying lip service?"
The provocation didn’t work on him; Bi Qinglian replied awkwardly, "I have to be alive to have love."
The Girl in the painting, who had been playing games all along, walked over at this point, kicked him aside, and leaned toward Xu Huo, "I’ll go, I’ll go!"
Bi Qinglian going is the safest choice, whether he blows up the Wan Family floor or gets caught, he can attract the Law Enforcement Team and Military District to investigate. As long as they find the photos and videos he took, someone will find a way to get the desired information from them. It doesn’t matter which force the Law Enforcement Team and Military District in Cat Fruit Town belong to; they can’t hide this news. Other forces will surely intervene.
This is the time to buy some time.
"Do you think Wan Dong could still come back alive?" Xu Huo asked him.
Bi Qinglian was silent; his attitude was clear. He believed the possibility of Wan Dong’s death was greater, so when found by Xu Huo and the others, he spoke of exacting revenge for Wan Dong, though this might also be some secret wish of his.
"Do you want her to come back alive?" Xu Huo asked again.
Bi Qinglian gritted his teeth, looked across at the person, and then slapped himself fiercely, resolving, "I’ll go!"
Xu Huo smiled slightly, patting him on the shoulder, "I’ll have her personally send you off."
Speaking of the Girl in the painting.
Facing the smile-filled person, Bi Qinglian swallowed, his expression grew more determined, "I’m willing to give my life for my love!"
"It’s not that serious." Xu Huo checked the time, "It’s not dark yet; you all go to the park first. The operation time is set at nine o’clock in the evening."
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No matter if someone knows the Wan Family inside out or the attackers happened to come across the Wan Family guards gathered together, this actually revealed one problem—that there’s an issue within the Wan Family.
Bubble Bean brought in the Buzz Cut player at this time; upon meeting, Buzz Cut waved at Xu Huo, "Buddy, you’ve thought of me again; any tips for making a fortune?"
"I haven’t asked you yet; how did you know there’s a problem with the Mi Family?" Xu Huo asked.
"Ha, it was a coincidence," Buzz Cut casually sat down, "I just happened to pass by the Mi Family and heard arguments; both sides were agitated, and the old one blurted out that the Wan Family only has a few days left."
"Quite a coincidence, the Wan Family had an incident today, so they must know the inside story."
Xu Huo nodded, "A few days ago, the Mi Family was looking for Cat Whisker Fruit, was it you who stole it?"
Buzz Cut snorted, "Probably guilty, using Cat Whisker Fruit as an excuse to search everywhere. Honestly, I didn’t take it."
Let’s not talk about whether he took it or not for now, Xu Huo explained his plan.
Buzz Cut’s part was simple, just to show his presence and attract the Mi Family’s attention.
If the Mi Family were aware or even involved, they should have some knowledge of the kidnappers’ identities. At the same time, to avoid drawing attention from the Law Enforcement Team and Military District, upon discovering Buzz Cut, they would likely deal with it privately.
"Are you kidding?" Buzz Cut immediately stood up, "You don’t expect the Law Enforcement Team and Military District to be incompetent, do you? Once I show myself, I might be noticed immediately; the ’seeing ghosts’ rumor among Outer Zone players must’ve reached them. I haven’t passed the level yet; I don’t want to risk my life here, goodbye!"
Bubble Bean blocked the door, "Don’t get excited; listen first!"
Buzz Cut turned back, looked at Xu Huo sitting, and the Girl in the painting and another player, Bi Qinglian, behind him, arms folded, sneered coldly.
"I can ensure your safety." Xu Huo started, then added, "Exposing yourself doesn’t mean engaging the Mi Family directly; just come with me to the Mi Family, attracting most of the players’ attention is enough."
"I thought you’d suggest something clever, how can you guarantee my safety?" Buzz Cut questioned, "Dealing with life and death happens instantly. If the Mi Family really were involved in the Wan Family incident, do you think they don’t have formidable Rank-A Players?"
"We can get insurance." Xu Huo pulled a piece of paper from the desk, wrote "Mi Family involved in kidnapping case," and held it up, "We negotiate with the Mi Family; others remain outside. Whether they’re involved or not, they won’t want to be investigated."
This seemed a feasible method, as the Wan Family’s incident would eventually be exposed, with around ten players dead and more than ten Wan Family members missing. Once implicated, getting away would be difficult.