Legend of the chosen ones: Beyond Destiny

"In such a large Tower City, there's no place for me, Ji Jue, to stand!"

"...Don't worry, leave it to me, I'll think of something!"

Dugu Ming gritted his teeth, hesitated for a moment, and pulled out a notebook, quickly writing down two addresses: "Don't worry, you can use this building and this piece of land!"

"Ah, this...this is the city center, and such a large piece of land around the city?!" Ji Jue was stunned, and then assured, "Don't worry, I'll pay the rent..."

"No rent!"

Dugu Ming's eye twitched slightly, interrupting him: "It's okay, we're family. As an ally of Huan Yu Heavy Industry, you've just arrived in Tower City and haven't even shown any gestures, it's just an office space!"

He paused for a moment, looked at the paper with the factory and office area he had just bought and renovated but not yet used, and with a heart bleeding in pain, gritted his teeth:

"It's yours!"

"Thank you for your kindness, Dugu brother, but even if you give it to me, it's of no use."

Ji Jue 'bitterly laughed' and shook his head: "The employees are injured as well, living in Tower City is not easy, everything is expensive, and the treatment costs a lot too."

"Don't worry, I've got this!"

After making the first cut, Dugu Ming was already numb.

One cut or two, cutting is cutting, compared to real trouble, this amount of money is nothing, just like feeding dogs.

He was already prepared to bleed, why hesitate?

He waved his hand to signal Ji Jue to stop whining, and then pulled out his checkbook, writing a string of zeros after the one, and signed his name.

"In times of crisis, the brotherhood helps each other, this is a matter of life and death, hurry and use it!"

With so much money, don't even talk about medical expenses, it's more than enough to build a hospital!

Isn't it enough, brother?

"...the most important is the prototype machine that just arrived!"

Ji Jue covered his face, tears streaming down: "We invested so much, used many precious materials, and in the end, one explosion and it's all gone, everything we researched went down the drain!

Look, Dugu brother, the losses are heavy!"

Saying that, he took out a list with ink still wet, densely packed with various materials from his pocket, from steel to rubber, from equipment to accessories, even servers, and they were top configurations!

Especially with mixed contents inside, like some kind of rare metal and solar elements... just a glance made Dugu Ming's eyelids twitch again, unable to resist wanting to give Ji Jue a big slap: Idiot, you only blew up a forty-square office, not an entire factory!

But at this moment, that tearful face was right in front of him, even if he raised his hand, he couldn't bring himself to do it!

Hold on, hold on, Dugu Ming, hold on!

He's baiting you!

You can't hit him, if you do, the bleeding later won't be wiped clean with these two sheets of paper.

"What's wrong, Dugu brother?"

Ji Jue's face leaned closer, full of concern, "Do you feel unwell physically?"

"No, no! I'm just heartbroken for you, having suffered such 'major' 'losses'..." Dugu Ming's gritted teeth almost shattered:

"It's okay. No one will stand idly by!"

"Oh, that's great, indeed there are more good people in Central Earth!"

Ji Jue immediately beamed with joy, and reached into his pocket again, but was grabbed by Dugu Ming, and couldn't pull it out no matter what.

Enough, brother, enough!

To be ripped off to this extent is already everyone's limit, any more would be rude!

"At this point, it's no longer just your problem." Dugu Ming interrupted his act, forcibly taking over the conversation, steering it toward what's truly important: "Huan Yu Heavy Industry, as one, we advance and retreat together, Mr. Ji, rest assured, we will definitely stand up for you!"

"Really?" Ji Jue's eyes lit up, as if pleasantly surprised.

"That's right—"

Dugu Ming gritted his teeth: "But, the investigation will need some time, and in this regard, we'll need Mr. Ji's patience and cooperation."

"Understood, Dugu brother!"

Ji Jue nodded without hesitation, "No problem, Dugu brother!"

He handed over control so easily, without even a semblance of consideration or hesitation, leaving Dugu Ming slightly stunned and incredulous.

This bastard, is he playing me?

"Mr. Ji, I'm not joking." Dugu Ming reminded: "Everyone acts with rules, and won't change orders lightly, it's sure to be consistent."

Bastard, this is everyone's opinion, if you've had enough, don't think about more schemes later.

Once the agreement is reached, it's no longer a joke!

"No problem, for the greater good!"

Ji Jue nodded decisively, his smile growing more cheerful: "Since I started as an apprentice, my teacher taught me to endure for the public! Since we're huddling together for warmth, willing to stand up for me, how could I be ungrateful?

Rest assured, Dugu brother, I'll rely on your assistance for future matters!"

Gone was the earlier frenzy of throwing dung, now calm and peaceful like an enlightened monk, appearing might not be his wish, but hopes the waves will calm, leaving everyone baffled.

Yet also unable to resist, heaving a sigh of relief.

For Ji Jue, the mud pit exploded, and it wouldn't benefit him either, plus, the bomb is most intimidating before it explodes.

If a major purge starts, regardless of success, he can't stay, so why look for a wolf?

Why not seize the opportunity to open the situation?

Anyway, at worst if not satisfied later, bring up old issues, 'Evil Cult' matters, he has plenty, if not involving too much, he could even bring Lu Changsheng into it.

The initiative has always been in his own hands.

Since benefits are in hand, why cling to it unnecessarily?

Just...

"Since Dugu brother came to me, it means there should be clues."

Ji Jue suddenly grinned, picked up the coffee cup, casually asking: "So, it must be that you've found the 'Evil Cult', right?"

"..."

Dugu Ming was silent for a moment.

Unconsciously, he clenched his hand behind him, body tense.

Clearly smiling, atmosphere so warm, yet those eyes looking at him were filled with some indescribable hunger and bloodthirsty aura.

In the darkness, carrying a cruel and frenzied flame light.

Already, unbearably eager.

"...Soon."

Dugu Ming promised, "Very soon."

Since the pyre has been set up.

Then there must be flames from burning bodies!

Since all troubles started from the 'Evil Cult', why not let it end with the 'Evil Cult'?

After everything is ready, only the last question remains...

Who will be the 'Evil Cult' sent into the bonfire?

Half an hour later, the 'Evil Cult' surrendered.