Apocalypse: the Most Ruthless Person

"Director Liu, Director Yang, what are you doing! Why do you think I suddenly notified you this morning to gather? Of course, it’s because I’ve received important news!"

Liao Youzhi gestured at Liu Yao and Yang Xinqi with his hands, signaling them to calm down, and continued, "Aren’t you looking for evidence? I can’t provide physical evidence, but I have a witness, right in the Civilization Guardian!"

Liu Yao and Yang Xinqi looked at each other for the first time, a brawny man and a clever guy, neither of them were fools. They instantly understood Liao Youzhi’s implication.

Li Zongkai, pinned to the ground, had a drastic change in expression. The most unexpected thing still happened. In an instant, he thought of several suspicious members, but at this time, he absolutely could not admit it. He could only tough it out and say, "Don’t believe Liao Youzhi’s nonsense, he’s just stalling, trying to stabilize you!"

"Stalling? Heh heh heh, Old Li, your people, no, my people have already told me all about your deeds last night. What am I stalling for!"

Liao Youzhi smiled confidently.

"Old Liao, according to what you say, you have spies in the Civilization Guardian. I suppose you have people in my Little Eagle Association too?"

"What about my Apocalypse Corps, Old Liao, have you infiltrated them too?"

Liu Yao and Yang Xinqi subtly stood on the same side. Small issues could be bickered about, but they understood what was right and wrong.

This was a situation Liao Youzhi did not anticipate. Pulling out Li Zongkai not only didn’t make Liu Yao and Yang Xinqi stand united against him, but it actually made them unite against him, which was beyond his expectations.

But at this moment, he had no choice but to patiently explain, "You’re overthinking, I haven’t planted spies in the Civilization Guardian at all. It’s purely one of Li Zongkai’s subordinates who couldn’t stand his hypocrisy and voluntarily defected to me, sort of abandoning darkness for light!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yao and Yang Xinqi became even more suspicious, secretly pondering if there might also be traitors in their camp, but that was a matter for later. First, they had to deal with the current situation...

"Absolute nonsense, the internal structure of the Civilization Guardian is intact and upright. Everything is just one-sided gossip from him, and his intentions are malign!"

Li Zongkai didn’t know whether Liao Youzhi was speaking the truth, but there was undoubtedly trouble within the Civilization Guardian. However, at this moment, he had to argue stiffly.

Liao Youzhi glanced at Li Zongkai indifferently and said, "I know you used to be an official, your words are sharp. I’m not going to argue with you. If you don’t want everyone in the Civilization Guardian to suffer with you, cooperate obediently. We’ll deal with you after taking down Celestial Horse Island! Understand?"

"If you’re a real man, kill me now. Isn’t it shameful to use such dirty tricks?"

Li Zongkai felt furious inside, but now he was powerless to resist while in the opponent’s hand.

"Why should I kill you? You’re colluding with the leader of Celestial Horse Island, using you will help deal with him! Director Liu, Director Yang, is there anything wrong with that?"

Liao Youzhi finished speaking and looked up at Liu Yao and Yang Xinqi in the distance, aiming to stabilize them.

"Of course, there’s nothing wrong!"

Liu Yao slowly put away his weapon and glanced at Li Zongkai on the ground, snorting coldly, "Old Li, I really didn’t know you had two faces. Are you planning to join forces with the powers in the north to wipe us out? Fortunately, Leader Liao is sharp and saw through your scheme, humph!"

Yang Xinqi didn’t say much but also put away his weapon, his expression slightly relaxed on his face. He seemed to have accepted the situation before him, though only he knew what was really on his mind.

"You two are so naive, sigh, getting deceived without even realizing it."

Li Zongkai already knew Liao Youzhi’s real purpose. If he could unite the Little Eagle Association and Apocalypse Corps at this moment, there was a real hope of overthrowing the Survivor Alliance. Unfortunately, his sway was lesser than Liao Youzhi, and the people he brought could not beat the Survivor Alliance!

"Enough with the blather, Old Li, it seems you’re not planning to cooperate. Guys, teach him a lesson, don’t hit him in the face!"

Liao Youzhi waved his hand, and the people holding Li Zongkai lifted him quickly, starting to punch his chest, abdomen, and back, with the sounds echoing in the empty mall.

Upstairs, the members of the Survivor Alliance poked their heads out to see what was happening. Unfortunately, the dim lighting revealed nothing, and given the strict rules, they dared not linger, merely glanced before retracting.

After a round of "obedience-inducing punches," Li Zongkai vomited repeatedly, having missed breakfast in the morning; he even threw up stomach acid, causing his esophagus to burn.

Unfortunately, the mall’s soundproofing was excellent; outsiders had no idea what was happening within.

Slap.

Liao Youzhi squashed Li Zongkai’s cheeks and said, "Old Li, those who know when to yield are wise. You ought to be wise, judging by the clear situation now. Don’t resist, don’t cause trouble. Once we take Celestial Horse Island successfully, you can peacefully go meet God—oh no, you’re not Director Yang, you don’t believe in God...

Right, you should meet Heinrich. I promise, as long as you don’t make trouble, we’ll treat your brothers amicably. Otherwise..."

Liao Youzhi shook Li Zongkai’s head while speaking in a low voice, "Otherwise, I’ll slaughter everyone in the Civilization Guardian before sending you to meet Heinrich!"

Li Zongkai understood that, either way, he’d end up dead; the difference was whether his brothers’ lives could be preserved. His life still had value; he couldn’t afford to waste it here, so he pinned his hopes on someone.

Liao Youzhi also grasped Li Zongkai’s weak spot, knowing he cared deeply for his companions, though he didn’t account for who Li Zongkai cared for the most!

"Old Li, stop holding out, helping us is helping yourself, and also helping those following you. Just agree."

Yang Xinqi took out a tissue and walked over to wipe Li Zongkai’s mouth. Though there were no intertwined interests between them, their relationship was still decent, and he hadn’t expected things to escalated to this point.

"Many people in Qin City know your name, Chairman Li—benevolent, righteous, fair. Old Li, by refusing to cooperate, both the Civilization Guardian and Celestial Horse Island could end up doomed. If you cooperate, at least the Civilization Guardian might be preserved, or there’s a chance of peaceful negotiations if Celestial Horse Island doesn’t resist fiercely. Cooperate a bit, I guarantee, we’ll treat the brothers of the Civilization Guardian well at that time!"

Liu Yao walked up to Li Zongkai, shed his usual gangster demeanor, and spoke sincerely while patting his shoulder.

Hidden in the shadows was Gong Chengming, whose presence hardly noticeable, harboring a complex feeling. He blamed himself for inadequate intelligence work; had he known earlier that Li Zongkai was connected to Celestial Horse Island, executing his plan would have been easier. Now, risky maneuvers were necessary!

Watching Liao Youzhi’s triumphant silhouette, Gong Chengming’s lips curled into a sinister smile. He understood Liao Youzhi’s objective but doubted whether Liao Youzhi would reap the final benefits because there could be a watchful mantis stalked by a lurking lark.

Gong Chengming considered himself the lark!

Li Zongkai comprehended the entire scene—red faces, white faces, all types of persuasion. Liu Yao’s analysis was accurate; from a rational perspective, a mutually destructive ending would be grim, which he didn’t want to endure...

Most importantly, if a life-and-death struggle occurred now, it would obliterate any chance of aiding Celestial Horse Island, a result he didn’t desire.

"Alright, what do you want me to do?"

"Exactly, that’s the enlightenment should Chairman Li have!"

Liao Youzhi laughed heartily, signaled for the release of Li Zongkai, and offered him a bottle of water, saying, "Drink some water and let’s talk over it slowly. Firstly, tell us everything you know about Celestial Horse Island!"

Li Zongkai waved off the water offered by his opponent, feeling pain in his stomach, staggering slightly and nearly losing balance—a derisive chuckle on his lips.

"Your first strategy is flawed... I indeed knew the leader of Celestial Horse Island beforehand but was unaware it was his domain. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have joined your northward expansion plan from the start."

This was the truth, spoken with assured confidence.

Liao Youzhi sensed no deceit from him, furrowed his brows, and said, "Then you don’t know the current state of Celestial Horse Island either. No matter, talk about the leader of Celestial Horse Island—my men encountered him, fell for his tricks. His operational style seems quite formidable!"

This time, Li Zongkai didn’t refuse. He knew that without some honest disclosure, he’d face more suffering. Therefore, he began recounting some information about Zhang Su, albeit remaining superficial. They had only collaborated once, spending no more than a day together—hence lacking comprehensive understanding.

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