Legend of the chosen ones: Beyond Destiny

Eight hours after Ji Jue was attacked, while martial law was being imposed in Tower City, a car had already stopped at the entrance of the Upper City Headquarters.

Dugu Ming, who hadn't slept all night, had bloodshot eyes and hadn't even buttoned his suit properly. He pushed the door open, ignored the ingratiating smile of a police inspector who approached, pushed him aside, and walked straight to the lounge.

Instantly, his expression changed.

Beneath the warm and hearty smile, the classic old monetary deep laughter was unleashed again without limitation, bringing a mix of warmth, worry, compassion, and sorrow towards Ji Jue.

"Sorry, Mr. Ji, I'm late."

He shook Ji Jue's hand with unparalleled enthusiasm, shaking it vigorously, his tone full of pain: "I never expected this to happen, it's truly heart-wrenching."

"Thank you for your concern, but rest assured, it's just a cornered animal making a last-ditch effort."

Ji Jue also held his hand, his expression heroic, smiling in the face of life's hardships, especially the hardships of others, and spoke with great fervor:

"Sea Tide Military Industry will never yield to fear. Justice will prevail, justice is bound to come; we must fight to the end against terrorist organizations like Nirvana and the Evil Cult!"

The forceful declaration echoed from the lounge, spreading loudly, audible even through the walls.

"The Evil Cult? They're nothing more than paltry, insignificant creatures!"

"A bunch of maggots that can't see the light of day, how could they possibly shake the big picture?"

"Please tell everyone, I will never give up, and I will never bow my head! Criminal forces like the Evil Cult must be eradicated completely!!!"

Through the broadcast of the surveillance, that impassioned voice spread like a press conference, reaching the ears of every eavesdropper.

Declare war on evil!

Thus, Dugu Ming sweated even more profusely.

"There's no need, there's no need!"

He hurriedly tried to dissuade, clutching Ji Jue's hand, sincerely, "We are still here, we are still here! We're all one family, why so distant?"

Brother, that's enough.

If you don't think for yourself, at least think for us!

If our days become unbearable, can your days be any better?

If Sea Tide wants to survive, we're all in this together. If you insist on going your own way, do you really think we're just a bunch of freeloaders?

"Hey, hey hey, hey..."

Ji Jue's expression suddenly turned melancholic, his eyes starting to turn red, "Brother Du, you don't understand, I'm really worried!

The Evil Cult, these damn things, have been pestering for so many years. I'm just a simple man living a clean life, what can I do?

They see me as a thorn in their side, they will absolutely not let me have peace. Alone in a foreign land, it's really hard... Are you implying I should yield to these rodents?"

He paused for a moment, his tear-filled eyes staring straight at Dugu Ming, unblinking and focused.

Whoever harms me is the Evil Cult!

If you don't attack the Evil Cult, then I will attack you!

"How could that be!"

Dugu Ming couldn't even correct his stupid title, gritting his teeth to hold it in, he swore to the heavens, "We at Huan Yu Heavy Industry share the same fate; Federation enterprises huddle for warmth and are too busy helping each other, why would we encourage you to bow to the Evil Cult?"

He paused, noticing Ji Jue hadn't spoken and was still watching him, his expression growing more fervent, he quickly changed the subject, squeezing words through his teeth, "I came here today to help you, Mr. Ji, don't be afraid, tell me any grievances!

As long as it's within my 'capabilities', I will absolutely not stand by indifferently!"

In the end, he could only harden his heart, first feed this damn thing enough, otherwise, if his mouth keeps biting off, God knows what chaos might ensue.

"Brother Du, what are you saying!"

Ji Jue appeared dumbfounded, as if suffering a grave injustice, struck by lightning, his voice choked: "Am I such a shameless person in Brother Du's eyes?

It's merely some hardships, how could it involve everyone?

Please rest assured, Brother Du, I, Ji Jue, even if it means being pulverized, will definitely restore peace to Tower City and everyone..."

Who are you bluffing, idiot?

Just these petty amounts, do I have to beg you for them?

Do you think I'm just a lousy beggar!

Dugu Ming, his vision darkened repeatedly, his eye corners twitching fiercely.

"No, no, how could it be!"

His expression twitched, blocking Ji Jue's words again, hurriedly interrupting, performing a spell, "It's just a little token from me, all out of admiration for Mr. Ji, how could I let Mr. Ji make such a significant sacrifice alone?"

"Hey, hey... hey hey..."

Ji Jue shook his head and waved his hands, while Dugu Ming could only grip his hand tightly, nodding frantically: "Hey, hey hey hey... hey..."

The two held hands, swirling in the lounge, pulling and pushing, entangling endlessly, in the end, it was Dugu Ming's 'superior skill' that 'forcefully' sat Ji Jue down in the chair.

How could it be that you want it, Brother Ji, this is something I voluntarily give!

If you refuse, does that mean you're not treating me as a brother!

Are you treating me as an outsider?

So, just shut up and draw a line, okay?!

Stop the act!

Immediately, Ji Jue sighed heavily again, looking up to the heavens, tears glistening anew: "Brother Du, my heart is bitter! So bitter, I just arrived in Tower City, and the building I just rented was bombed!