As Lin Yu, playing the role of Heavenly Artisan, displayed extre indignation with an attitude of "do whatever you want to ," even the usually malicious Li Nian found her imposing manner weakening sowhat.
Especially since from Heavenly Artisan's statents, she had indirectly deduced what had happened to him.
It seed many of the Marauders who ca from Zheng City had died or been injured—nearly wiped out?
This inevitably made Li Nian inwardly suspicious while also marveling at Zhu Ming's strength.
"That 'Veterinarian' sister said she offended two organizations at once—seems she wasn't joking."
"And...to actually track down at my doorstep, her skills are indeed extraordinary."
To have killed so many people without even undergoing Promotion, and even pushed a First-Tier like Heavenly Artisan into a corner!
According to Heavenly Artisan's account, it wasn't just him—another First-Tier mber of the Marauders had even died.
This was enough to show just how formidable and ruthless this "Veterinarian" was.
Moreover, even though Li Nian herself hadn't gained any substantial benefits, with Heavenly Artisan now accusing her with an attitude of "you local gangs have absolutely no manners," she couldn't say much in response.
She was in the wrong here—Li Nian had given Zhu Ming the nod to "handle" this matter.
And Zhu Ming was indeed a reserve mber of the Free Alliance.
Li Nian had simply underestimated Zhu Ming's ferocity—she'd thought the Veterinarian would go to negotiate.
Who could have guessed she'd just straight up slaughter them all!
Thus, not wanting to completely sever ties with the Marauders, Li Nian could only laugh it off awkwardly.
"Ah, you know how it is—we Free Alliance mbers don't interfere with each other's actions."
"How about this: I won't take the hamr—let's each take a step back, and you keep this quiet, alright?"
Li Nian said with a grin, "After all, it wouldn't sound good for your Marauders to have been taken down single-handedly by one of our Free Alliance mbers, would it?"
"What do you an single-handedly? She colluded with your local Jiangcheng organization—and that damn 'Doctor' who ca to Zheng City to ss with !"
"Heavenly Artisan"—that is, Lin Yu—interrupted Li Nian again, speaking indignantly.
Li Nian was startled once more, her evaluation of Zhu Ming rising another notch.
She cleared her throat lightly, "Well...whether you believe it or not, she technically hasn't officially joined the Free Alliance yet."
"How about this: I'll arrange compensation through organizational channels for your fallen comrades. Sound good?"
Li Nian took another step back.
Then, she added a veiled threat: "I don't want to escalate this, but...the only reason I'm being so polite right now is precisely because I don't want things to escalate."
After she finished speaking, Lin Yu's expression softened slightly.
"Fine, we'll do it your way."
"This...was simply a case of our skills being inferior!"
Having said this, Lin Yu turned and walked toward the riverside street, taking out his phone.
A short while later, a business car quickly reversed back down the road.
Almond rolled down the window, speaking urgently.
"Get in quick—if you'd ssaged any later, I'd have been on the highway already."
"Didn't expect you to still be alive!"
Heavenly Artisan said nothing more. After getting in the car, he slumped into the passenger seat, his clothes still damp.
"I underestimated how dangerous Jiangcheng is," Lin Yu murmured. "They're all dead...that woman was like a monster."
Hearing this, Almond's expression turned grim as well.
"I also ran into soone in a white coat...claid to be a Free Alliance reserve mber."
"That's her," Lin Yu said bitterly. "The most cunning and treacherous opponent I've ever faced—but at least I escaped."
"And just now, I t Master Thief!"
Almond looked even more surprised. "You t Master Thief too?"
"Is this so Free Alliance sche?"
Lin Yu gave a pained smile. "Probably not, since she let go and seed unaware of the whole thing...I didn't see any other Free Alliance mbers on the boat either."
"Instead, I ran into a local Jiangcheng 'Thief' and that 'Doctor' who attacked before."
Having said this, Lin Yu closed his eyes.
"Drop off sowhere up ahead."
He exhaled deeply as he spoke.
Almond was astonished. "You want to stay in Jiangcheng? Have you lost your mind?!"
"I was the one who brought them here—Red Fuji, Little Ice, A-Kang, Ming-Zai," Lin Yu said, guilt flashing across his face. "Red Fuji...he was one of the few people I could call a friend, like you."
"I wasn't as close with Little Ice, A-Kang or Ming-Zai before, but...they died right in front of , Almond. Do you know—when Little Ice died, Ming-Zai went mad trying to avenge her."
"That kid must have liked her, huh?"
Lin Yu took a deep breath, then let it out slowly. "I thought after joining the Death Ga, I'd beco numb to death...how ironic. I even joined the Marauders and killed indiscriminately for revenge."
"But when they died before my eyes, I couldn't just remain cold and detached."
He spoke with self-mockery.
Almond stayed silent for a mont before giving Heavenly Artisan a gentle pat.
"It's not your fault. From the mont we joined the Death Ga, we were all just struggling to survive anyway."
"I know, but precisely because of that...thinking how they fought tooth and nail to survive dungeon after dungeon, it makes it even harder to accept."
Lin Yu's voice grew quiet. "During my talk with Master Thief just now, she said...they'd offer compensation."
"Probably through organizational channels."
"But...I can't just let this go. I'm staying in Jiangcheng."
Almond stepped on the brake.
The car ca to a smooth stop by the roadside.
Almond hadn't been driving fast to begin with.
At this speed, even with a sudden stop, the high-end business car remained perfectly stable.
"I won't stop you—we're not close enough for to interfere with your decisions. But what exactly can you do staying in Jiangcheng?"
"Get revenge?"
Almond asked.
"I only joined the Marauders for revenge in the first place," Lin Yu said, opening the car door. "Now with this new grudge...I actually feel motivated again."
"Those three—I've already morized them."
"The debt for burning down the house, the debt for killing my friends—I'll repay every last bit soday."
After Lin Yu finished speaking, Almond in the car let out a long sigh.
"Fine, I respect your choice."
"I'll report everything here truthfully to the boss...honestly, he probably won't bla you either."
"After all, the Free Alliance got involved..."
Then, the business car's taillights disappeared into the night.
Lin Yu watched Almond drive away, then exhaled in relief.
"Finally over..."
"Scriptwriter, director, and actor all in one—playing multiple roles is exciting, but damn exhausting!"
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