Chapter 1293 - 988: That’s It?

Chapter 1293: Chapter 988: That’s It?

As the distant cries like thunder, and the countless footsteps causing the high-rise buildings to tremble started, the original parade at the intersection had already faced a complete shrink!

In less than one short minute, more than half the people quietly retreated and fled.

Except for William’s trusted aides and those he hired with money still hesitating, all others were already few and far between.

And now, they finally heard the final words from Huai Shi.

The judgment from the King of Tanbo.

"For all along, I have told you that those who come to Tanbo are my friends."

Huai Shi sat on that simple folding chair as though seated on a solemn throne, extending his final pieta toward the rebels before him:

"—From now on, you are no longer my friends."

You will no longer be protected by me.

You must learn to grow and also to be strong.

Face the storm alone outside.

Recognize this cold world.

Before that...

Accept the fate of the betrayers!

With the spreading words, the thunderous roar erupted.

Right from behind Huai Shi.

Like a tidal wave surge from the Sea, causing everyone to widen their eyes in astonishment.

It wasn’t fierce and brutal guards, nor ruthless Extreme Path.

Coming from behind Huai Shi at this moment were enraged hybrid citizens, those beastified characteristic beings who always wore smiles, immersed in peaceful life without leaving.

Some still wore department store uniforms, some seemed just to come from a ramen stand, holding a strainer. Regardless of gender, age, wealth, or poverty.

When facing those who want to disrupt their peaceful lives, the fury and ferocity hidden within their souls almost burst forth from their eyes like flames.

"—Beat the crap out of these dumb fucks!!!"

Anyone with eyes could see, anyone with ears could hear,

At this moment, not only William, but even the reporters on the high-rises and viewers before the livestream channels witnessed a spectacle they had never seen in their lives.

What consequences will come when the anger of an entire city explodes!

Guards? Bloody suppression? Ruthless sanctions from the Tanbo Group? Is such a thing necessary?

There’s no need to do anything specifically.

Huai Shi just needs to do nothing, that’s enough.

The ferocious power contained within this city will crush all intruders to dust!

The mighty tide opened beside Huai Shi and closed in front of him, instantly swallowing those panicked paraders. Swallowing William’s pale face.

In the surging clamor, Huai Shi leaned on the chair, tilting his head in a light sigh.

Looking down at the helicopters in the sky, the ’reporters’ and cameras atop the high-rises to the sides, the corner of his mouth curled up in disdain.

The freedom you spoke of...

"—Is this all?"

In less than three minutes, the chaos everyone thought would spread through the whole city was strangled in its infancy by countless angry hands.

Five minutes later, ambulances arrived to send those writhing and groaning on the ground to the hospital.

Seven minutes later, the ramen stand got set up again by the roadside. Hungry citizens queued for noodles, wiped their mouths after eating, and rushed back to work.

Hurriedly.

Yet, every passerby at the intersection would pause slightly. When looking toward that chair, they’d respectfully pay their respects.

And the person seated there would smile and nod in response.

With the polite knock, after returning the borrowed chair, Huai Shi took the coat from Yuan Yuan’s hand, turned, and boarded the long-waiting sedan.

Just like that, disappearing into the sight of the cameras.

Above the high-rise, only the reporters were left baffled, speechless before the lens.

Not knowing how to continue explaining...

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An hour later, Kyoto, Deer’s Sing Hall.

The grand doors opened wide for Huai Shi, allowing him to drive straight in, and those bustling inside paused upon seeing the figure walking in.

When those eyes scanned through here, they’d involuntarily step back, bowing in respect.

Clearly, Deer’s Sing Hall had invited him to attend the conference, yet when Huai Shi indeed arrived, they showed such surprised expressions, much like when someone invites others for a meal during New Year, but surprisingly, they actually come to their house.

"Not bad decor, but the style is somewhat outdated."

Huai Shi surveyed the surroundings, stomped his feet slightly, unhesitatingly: "A moldy smell, you ought to open the windows for some air."

The attendant leading the way had a twitch of facial expression, pretended not to hear, quickened their pace.

Only lowering their head even more.

Eventually, when they arrived before the conference room doors, Yuan Yuan handed over the documents and materials.

But just when she was about to leave, she heard Huai Shi’s voice.

"You come with me."

Huai Shi turned back, "You still have work."

Yuan Yuan paused, yet before she could react, Huai Shi had already pushed open the door before them.

The solemn conference room momentarily plunged into silence, as everyone turned their heads, finally noticing that late participant.

Expressions turned intriguing.

Amidst the representatives and leaders from Yingzhou Border and forces gathered within the conference room, already seated and the meeting even started.

Nanbu’s speech hadn’t finished when interrupted by Huai Shi’s door-opening sound.

Clearly, even in Deer’s Sing Hall, the message from Tanbo had probably been passed on by subordinates, seeing Huai Shi brazenly coming, their eye corners involuntarily twitched slightly at this moment.

"Haha, it’s starting to get interesting."

In the middle of the long table, the Great Tengu, who had been absent-minded, slightly raised his head, and the long-nosed mask on his face seemed to show a peculiar smile.

He took out a small wine flask from his pocket, shook it slightly, and sniffed the aroma.

A good show is about to unfold.

"What’s wrong? Why is everyone so silent?"

As if completely unaware of being a bothersome ghost, Huai Shi walked into the meeting room and directly pulled out the empty chair next to Nanbu and sat down, throwing the documents in his hand onto the table.

While looking around, he appeared especially curious: "You all seem disappointed, did I miss something?"

"No, the meeting has just started."

Nanbu replied, "Mr. Huai Shi’s timing is perfect."

"That’s really great."

Huai Shi breathed a sigh of relief and smiled: "Ran into some trouble and thought I’d be late, but luckily those useless idiots didn’t waste too much of my time."

On the other side of Nanbu, Staff Naito’s face subtly turned unsightly.

The hand grasping the cigarette holder tightened.

Nanbu’s demeanor remained dignified as he calmly said, "Inferior people never know gratitude; it is quite normal. Mr. Huai Shi, no need to worry, just teach them the rules."

"Yes, good intentions go unrewarded."

Huai Shi sighed helplessly: "Some people, you do so much for them, and they don’t even say thank you. Yet, they still covet your family’s assets... indeed, they lack understanding of etiquette."

The mockery and malice in his words nearly overflowed, causing the expressions of all the Deer’s Sing Hall members to change.

Second only to the sound of a slap on their faces.

Yet none had the courage to retort.

The hot searches of Tanbo are still up, so where’s the face?

Throughout the Deer’s Sing Hall, it seemed only the ugly sister on the left remained calm, drinking tea with a slanted eye, watching the old men make fools of themselves.

Nanbu remained unmoved.

The elderly man seemed not to comprehend at all as he calmly lifted the documents in front of him and continued to speak.

"...earlier, we mentioned border defense, according to various..."

Before he finished speaking, a sudden vibration sounded.

From beside him.

The screen of the phone on Staff Naito’s table suddenly lit up, momentarily drawing everyone’s attention. Naito froze, seeing the caller ID on the phone, his expression changed slightly, he hung up the phone and bowed in apology.

"With esteemed guests present, do not lose your manners."

Nanbu glanced displeasedly at his subordinate, continuing: "According to everyone..."

Bzz!

The vibration sounded again.

Still from the table in front of Naito, drawing everyone’s gaze once more, the phone continued to vibrate, vibrating again, the screen lit up. Naito hurriedly pressed to cancel the call, prepared to say something, but the phone quickly vibrated yet again.

Nanbu’s gaze became increasingly cold.

Cold sweat poured from Naito, intending to say something, but from the opposite side of the table came a curious voice.

"Why not answer?"

Huai Shi rested his chin in his hand, looking over with curiosity, smiling.

The smile was full of malice.

"Look, there it goes calling again..."

The phone vibrated once more.

This time, from a different phone number.

Leaving Naito stiff in place.

The call ended, the call lit up again, ended again, lit up again... The phone numbers kept changing, yet each number came from the secret forces of Deer’s Sing Hall.

--The Evil Ghosts of Hell Mt. Oe!

Those Evil Ghosts sent out to eliminate the Spirit Reasoning Club...

"Hmm? Why does your face look so grim?" Huai Shi asked with puzzlement: "Did you do something shameful?"

Crack!

Naito’s face turned ash gray, his fingers closed, crushing the phone screen, cutting off the dissonant noise instantly.

"I have been rude."

He rose, bowed to Nanbu to apologize: "Please allow me to withdraw to reflect."

Nanbu nodded expressionlessly, ready to reprimand him, but this time, before he could speak, that horrifying ringtone sounded again.

From the completely damaged phone.

The cracked screen lit up again, from those tiny crevices flowed strands of crimson, like blood, continually flashing, urging to be answered!

The venomous aura transmitted via the radio waves, leaking out, forming a curse seed over the vast distance, sprouting spontaneously, causing that shattered phone to vibrate incessantly, the ringtone becoming increasingly sharp and piercing.

Ghost call!

This time, without waiting for Naito to react, the call automatically connected.

From within, sharp cries and hoarse moans emerged continuously, roars and screams never ceased, along with those indistinct laments.

"Lord Naito... I’m... I’m in so much pain... save me... please... save me..."

"So lonely! So sad! Why are only we suffering!"

"So dark... can’t see anything..."

Those twisted voices echoed in everyone’s ears, causing Naito’s expression to twitch, unable to conceal fear and rage.

Others exchanged bewildered glances, completely baffled.

Only Huai Shi took a sip from his teacup, savoring the diffusible aroma, involuntarily squinting in enjoyment.

Heartfelt admiration.

"Good tea."