1novels Chapter 950: Bounty Increased by 7 Million
Chapter 950: Bounty Increased by 7 Million
Shangguan Fei had been staying with Hu Tianlong the whole time. Seeing the terrified look in Hu Tianlong's eyes, he couldn't help but smile faintly: "Why are you looking at me like that, kid?"
"Senior Shangguan, is that Ji Xiuhan really that terrifying, able to detect the assassin's tracks even underwater?"
Hu Tianlong asked quickly.
When Lao Niu was captured by Ji Xiuhan's men, they were shocked by Ji Xiuhan's terrifying power.
Who would have thought that Ji Xiuhan would still be so terrifying once they entered the seabed? The two top-twenty assassins failed, and Zhao Long even died.
"I also find it unbelievable. That person is truly terrifying. We must think this through carefully!"
Shangguan Fei nodded, his expression solemn.
"Senior, do you mean you're planning to turn down this deal and give up on that billion?"
Hu Tianlong's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly pressed for an answer.
In the past two days, the employer has been sending text messages urging him to hurry up, since there are only three days left before Ji Xiuhan leaves the Maldives.
Once Ji Xiuhan leaves and returns to Ningcheng, it will truly be like a dragon returning to the sea, making it even more difficult for them to assassinate him again.
"Give up that billion? How is that possible!"
Shangguan Fei's eyes turned cold, and his tone became arrogant, "Now that he's come to the Maldives, there's no need for him to go back. I believe there's no one in this world I can't kill!"
"It was my mistake, it was my mistake!"
Hu Tianlong quickly smiled obsequiously, showering him with compliments, "Senior Shangguan's skills are far beyond what Zhao Long and Qian Yao can compare to! As long as you make a move, Ji Xiuhan will surely die!"
What he fears most now is that Shangguan Fei will back down.
After a round of flattery, Hu Tianlong suddenly thought of something and stepped closer to ask, "Senior, do you think that assassin, the Camel, is furious right now? Will he take action himself?"
He suddenly became worried that Lao Niu had acted before them.
Old Niu's strength is far beyond what Zhao Long and the other two can match; even Shangguan Fei admits that he cannot compare to him in his prime.
If Old Niu gets angry and takes action, wouldn't they be a step too late?
"It's inevitable."
Shangguan Fei said calmly, "Since he wants to make a move, let him test the waters first. That way we can find out Ji Xiuhan's background and methods."
"But Senior Shangguan, what about the 1.5 billion bounty..."
Hu Tianlong became anxious.
"Kid, stop talking nonsense, or you'll have money but no life to enjoy it!"
Shangguan Fei waved his hand.
Hu Tianlong was rebuffed and dared not say anything more. He turned around and walked out. After returning to his room, he immediately took out his phone and dialed a number.
The employer initially promised a reward of 1.5 billion, which seemed like an astronomical figure to him. However, after several failed assassinations, he felt that the 1.5 billion was not only too much, but even too little, and that he had suffered a great loss.
"This kid called me, is he going to make a move?"
On the other end of the phone, the man looked at the caller ID and a hint of joy appeared on his face.
To be honest, Ji Xiuhan's trip to the Maldives has reached its twelfth day, and Hu Tianlong's people have yet to make a move. He is really afraid that if it drags on any longer, he will have no chance at all.
"You, surnamed Hu, are you calling me now to tell me you're finally going to make your move?"
The man answered the phone, his tone icy.
"Of course we have to take action!"
Hu Tianlong's voice was equally cold, "However, I didn't call you to talk about this."
"Aren't you going to talk about this?"
"I want to tell you that the information you gave me is seriously wrong!"
Hu Tianlong said excitedly, "That Ji Xiuhan is not an ordinary group president at all, but an unfathomable master with superhuman counter-attack abilities! Assassinating him is as difficult as assassinating a country's president!"
Hu Tianlong talked on and on, exaggerating Ji Xiuhan's abilities to an incredible degree.
"Stop, stop, stop!"
The man quickly interrupted him, "What exactly are you trying to say, kid?"
"I want to say that the assassin, the Camel Assassin, has already made his move!" Hu Tianlong suddenly raised his voice. "The two top-twenty assassins he hired, skilled in underwater assassination, have both failed!"
"Two teams ranked in the top twenty, both failed?"
The man's voice trembled suddenly, filled with disbelief.
Of course he knew how terrifying the top twenty assassins were. More importantly, those two had fought in his area of expertise—underwater—yet failed and were even killed in retaliation.
Just who exactly is this Ji Xiuhan?
At that moment, the man couldn't help but sweat.
"That's right! Not only did those two fail, they were also killed by Ji Xiuhan!"
Hu Tianlong pressed his advantage, his tone carrying a hint of threat, "So, the information you provided was seriously flawed, causing the senior I invited to have some complaints and want to quit!"
Hearing the man's shocked voice, Hu Tianlong felt secretly pleased; this was exactly the effect he wanted.
As long as he grasps this point, he can further raise the stakes. The bounty should not just stay at 1.5 billion; it would be best to add another 500 million, or even 1 billion!
"Is he going to quit?"
The man's heart sank instantly.
He knew, of course, that Hu Tianlong had hired a top-five expert. Although he didn't know that the person was Shangguan Fei, who was ranked third, top-five assassins were extremely rare and each one was a top-tier individual.
If this person really gives up, then there will be big trouble.
Finding a top-five assassin to take action then would be incredibly difficult, and the price they would ask for would likely be outrageously high.
"That's right, he is indeed considering resigning now."
Hu Tianlong suppressed a laugh and said with feigned helplessness.
He had already planned ahead, and he wouldn't tell Shangguan Fei about the extra money he got.
This is simply making money out of thin air!
"Hey Hu, stop playing games with me. I know exactly what you're up to."
The man was silent for a moment, then said, "Just tell me, how much more do you want?"
Hu Tianlong was feeling smug when he heard this and immediately laughed: "Hehe, you're really straightforward and savvy! Here's what we'll do, you decide for yourself. After all, things didn't go as planned, so I can't really set a price."
"Shut your bitch!"
The man roared, revealing his bottom line: "Here's another 700 million, that's all! Take it or leave it, otherwise, I'll find someone else!"
He could easily see through Hu Tianlong's little scheme, but the difficulty of assassinating Ji Xiuhan was indeed beyond his expectations, so the money spent was not a bad deal.
Moreover, to him, money is just a string of numbers.
He had only one thought in mind: Ji Xiuhan had to die!
This person is too terrifying. If we fail, the investigation will eventually trace it back to him.
Such an enemy must not be allowed to live!
"Great! Seven hundred million it is!"
Hu Tianlong's voice instantly filled with ecstatic joy, and he quickly patted his chest to assure everyone, "Don't worry, even if it costs me my life, I will definitely help you complete the mission this time!"
"Shut up!" the man sneered, speaking without any politeness. "Even if you risked a hundred lives, it might not be of any use! I'm warning you, time is running out. Strike while the iron is hot, and stop dragging your feet!"
After the man finished speaking, he hung up the phone immediately, and then a sum of 700 million was transferred over.
Seeing the deposit notification on his phone, Hu Tianlong's eyes lit up and his face beamed with joy.