Fatal Strike: Paladins Mercenary Road

Chapter 817 Greed Leads to No Good
Mountain Eagle had already planned to take his son into the mountains today, so he didn't object to Razer's suggestion.

After settling all the guests in, Mountain Eagle returned to the stove and called Mata, a girl who had lived in Thailand for a long time, to his side. He then demonstrated how to cook rice noodles...

Blanch the rice noodles along with a handful of vegetables in boiling water, then put them in a large bowl with hot and sour bone broth...

The pork rib soup made in the pressure cooker has a rich aroma. After adding fish sauce and millet peppers and cooking for a few minutes, I simmered it over low heat and then added lime juice.

The soup base is definitely sour, spicy, and appetizing. Put the blanched rice noodles and vegetables in, and then add a crispy fried egg. A not-so-authentic Thai hot and sour noodles dish is complete.

Mountain Eagle quickly prepared two bowls. First, he instructed 'Apprentice Marta' to make a bowl for everyone else according to his method. Then, he delivered the steaming hot rice noodles he had on hand to Tessa and Xiaowan...

Seeing Xiao Wan's reproachful expression, Shan Ying, realizing he had been somewhat impolite, led his men to bring several large plates of scallion pancakes, fried eggs, and bacon to the table, followed by unlimited coffee and milk.

There were a lot of people now, and Mountain Eagle felt that the food he had prepared might not be enough, so he went out and found a big bag of dumplings in the natural freezer...

One hundred dumplings were cooked in two batches and then served, which Uya and Medis thoroughly enjoyed...

The hot and sour soup was very appetizing, but they didn't like the rice noodles much. However, they enjoyed the frozen dumplings very much. While eating, Wuya even asked Xiaowan how to make them.

The long table could only seat 12 people, so Mountain Eagle simply didn't bother fighting with the others for a seat. He slurped down a bowl of rice noodles, then took a whole scallion pancake, rolled it up with bacon and a fried egg, and filled his stomach with hot and sour soup...

After finishing his meal, Shan Ying saw that everyone was enjoying their food. He calculated the amount of breakfast and added a dozen or so fried eggs. He also specially brewed a pot of warming black tea for Uya and Medis, who did not like coffee.

The mountain eagle's enthusiastic behavior made up for her previous rudeness, bringing a happy smile to Wuya's face. She pulled Xiaowan aside and kept talking to her...

Medis, who has a child, has a huge appetite. She ate more than thirty dumplings by herself, and then asked Tessa to teach her how to eat rice noodles. The two seem to have a good relationship.

Every time they whispered in each other's ears, they would look at the mountain eagle. If the mountain eagle reacted in any way, Medis would cover her mouth and whisper something in Tessa's ear. Then Tessa would roll her eyes and pinch Medis's daughter's dirty little face.

The restaurant had a great atmosphere, and even the trio of special agents who had been humiliated by the Mountain Eagles seemed to be having a good time.

Once the mountain eagle stopped its sharp tongue, the special operations team's griffins completely relaxed...

They are all adults, and they know that they haven't done some of their work properly in the past.

After they adjusted their mindset, although they still subconsciously avoided the eagle's gaze, their overall condition was a little better than before.

Yulia, however, was still in a state of tension, clearly very afraid that her boss would deduct her salary for the year as well.

She's not like Dalia. She doesn't have the authority or convenience to get all her work expenses reimbursed. If her salary is deducted, she might have to borrow money from Xiaowan to buy a dress or cosmetics.

The slight unusual behavior of a few individuals did not dampen the Razer family's spirits as guests...

After they had almost finished eating, Xiao Wan picked out a few gifts that Shan Ying had brought and gave them to Wu Ya and Medis.

Oven, black tea, rice, oatmeal...

There were nothing of great value, just everyday tools and food.

Uya and Medis were overjoyed to receive the gifts and immediately pulled Xiaowan upstairs to teach him how to cut and process the seal skin...

This time, without the mountain eagles giving orders, the griffins took the initiative to clean up, quickly tidying up the dining table and then gathering around the sink to wash the dishes with hot water.

The mountain eagle made room for them, took out the dog food that had been prepared in advance, and called the children to start feeding all the animals separately.

When the mountain eagle arrived outside with the dog food, there was no need for much greeting; the four war wolves came galloping over from afar...

The extreme cold weather seemed to have no effect on them. The four plump and strong war wolves ran over while playing around, rushed onto the porch, grabbed their food bowls, and obediently lined up on the ground, waiting for Zack to distribute food to them.

As Mountain Eagle offered Baron something to eat, Razer sat down beside him and sighed, saying, "You don't seem to be curious at all about what Cahon and the others are doing..."

Mountain Eagle paused for a moment while rubbing Baron's hands, then shook his head and said, "I already had a feeling when that guy shouted '100 million dollars' yesterday."

A million dollars is a very large sum of money; most people in the world cannot save that much money even if they work their whole lives.

There are a few wealthy people in the Arctic Fox gang, but you're clearly not one. It's not hard to understand why Kahun and his crew would take risks for money.

Razer frowned and asked, "Do you approve of them going to rescue people?" Mountain Eagle pursed his lips, thought for a moment, and said, "I personally don't approve, because I have doubts about that guy's identity, and I don't lack a million."

But if Cajun and his group are going, I have no right to stop them...

Ultimately, no matter who that guy is, saving people is always the right thing to do!

As he spoke, Mountain Eagle looked at Razer's old face and said with a smile, "However, they were still a bit impulsive. Setting off into the mountains at night for $100 million is definitely a high-risk endeavor."

Actually, they could have waited. That guy's family had somewhere to stay warm, so he definitely wouldn't die anytime soon.

When they show too much enthusiasm for $100 million, their final reward will certainly be diminished.

How could a seasoned mercenary like Razer not understand...?

The injured person couldn't move on their own, was worried about the safety of their family, and was likely also under pressure from the US government, and there might even be other issues involved...

At this point, he would naturally say whatever was best, and was even willing to offer a staggering $100 million in rescue fees.

However, once Cajun and his team show great enthusiasm, and the rescue goes smoothly, that guy might start to wonder if his efforts were worthwhile. He might then either make additional demands, find various reasons to get a discount, or even skip out on the bill altogether.

There are too many people like this, especially those whose money doesn't come from legitimate sources; they are more likely to do this!
Being too greedy or too naive can lead them to make bad decisions unconsciously!
Razer, being a seasoned veteran, was naturally not worried about any ill intentions from the other party. He was just a little frustrated, wondering why his son was so stupid.

Judging from what Mountain Eagle just said, if this were to happen to him, $100 million would be far from the maximum amount, and he certainly wouldn't leave any loopholes for the other party to exploit.

Looking at the mountain eagle's composed demeanor, Razer sighed helplessly and said, "Those few idiots are all good-for-nothings, but their survival skills in the wild are sufficient, so bringing people out shouldn't be a problem."

However, before that, I want you to come with me to talk to that guy and find out what's going on with him. We can't let Cahun and the others have made a wasted trip!

After listening, Mountain Eagle thought for a moment and said, "Indeed, if Kahun and the others rescue the man and he says he has no money, you can't really kill him."

Then call Tiffany and Lilith; they are the backbone of the Arctic Fox Rescue Team, and this kind of thing should be their responsibility.

It's not particularly difficult; a secure contract can solve all the problems.

Razer frowned upon hearing this and said, "You mean 'international intermediary company'?"

Mountain Eagle shook his head and said, "That depends on whether that guy is a member of the 'International Brokerage Firm.' If not, then we need to come up with a contract that can put pressure on him..."

"Cajon and the others are gone, and you can't get in touch with them, so we need to be firm."

Razer glanced at the busy group, patiently waiting until Baron finished eating before calling over the team doctor, Lilith, and saying, "Lilith, Tiffany, help me out, go check on that idiot from yesterday..."

Lilith was about to go with Tiffany to fetch firewood to boil a few more buckets of water when she heard Razer's call. Lilith handed her work to Marta, then walked over with a frown and said, "That guy was seriously injured yesterday. You should call for help. He needs to go to a proper hospital for surgery."

Razer glanced at Lilith's serious expression and sighed helplessly...

Her own son and son-in-law were far inferior to Lilith's. The girl had heard the guy announce the bounty yesterday, but she remained unmoved.

He knew that Eagle Claw had a lot of money, but a million dollars was a huge sum of money anywhere. Compared to Cahon and his group, Lilith showed no greed when faced with the same bounty.

Razer sensed the amusement in Mountain Eagle's eyes. He hummed softly and spoke to Lilith in a softer tone, saying, "That guy said he'd contact his doctor and wouldn't go to the hospital until his family was rescued."

"You're a doctor, go and see him. At least don't let him die in the village."

Lilith shook her head slightly and said, "I think you're just asking for trouble..."

His injuries are very serious, and if left untreated, he will face the threat of multiple complications. Moreover, he must be in a lot of pain right now.

If he still insists on doing this under these circumstances, then he must be in big trouble!

As she spoke, Lilith glanced at Mountain Eagle and whispered, "That guy looks pretty rich, but a million..."

(End of this chapter)