From rejecting the beautiful female CEO to becoming extremely powerful

Leon's lips moved a few times, then he turned and tried to back towards the door.

Two members of the Tiger Soul Hall blocked their way, their short guns already drawn from their waists, muzzles lowered, aimed at the four foreign bodyguards.

Lu Yunzhou sat next to Huo Lie, holding a teacup, his gaze sweeping over Leon.

"Six million to buy my life, and you change your tune when you see me. Is this how you keep your word when doing business overseas?"

Leon's facial muscles twitched, and he quickly spoke a string of words to the translator.

The translator quickly said, "Young Master is willing to pay compensation, three times, no, six times the amount. Thirty-six million, just to leave safely tonight."

Lu Yunzhou put down his teacup.

"Leave the money, leave the people."

Leon froze, panic flashing in his eyes.

He took two steps forward, bowed his head, and admitted his mistake across the tea table.

"Mr. Lu, I admit I was wrong. I didn't know you had a relationship with Master Huo, nor did I know you had saved Young Master Huo. Please let me go, and the money will be in your account immediately."

Lu Yunzhou leaned back in his chair, his tone flat.

"Did you check these things when you bought the life insurance?"

Leon lowered his head, sweat trickling down his face.

That shut him up.

Huo Lie pointed at the three bodyguards and ordered in a deep voice, "Search them and take all their weapons."

The people from Tiger Soul Hall immediately stepped forward.

The three bodyguards exchanged glances, and one of them suddenly kicked the table leg, causing the tea table to slide to the side.

He took advantage of the gap and rushed towards the side door, his hand reaching behind his waist.

Lu Yunzhou did not move.

Two gang members were already standing outside the side door.

The bodyguard had just stepped out the door when he was elbowed in the shoulder and slammed into the wall.

Another person grabbed his arm from behind and forced him to the ground.

The other two bodyguards also took action at the same time.

Several muffled thuds echoed in the hall.

One man had his neck pinned down by a knee, while the other had just pulled out a dagger when his wrist was struck by an iron rod, causing the knife to fall to the ground and him to kneel down.

It only took a few seconds from the moment he started to fall to the ground.

Huo Lie didn't even spill a drop of tea.

He put the teacup back on the table and looked at Leon.

"Your men are incompetent."

Leon stared at the fallen bodyguard, his face covered in even more sweat.

He finally understood that no one here cared about his father.

"Master Huo."

Leon turned around, his knees buckled, and he knelt directly on the carpet. "I'll add more money. Sixty million, eighty million, I'll give you a hundred million. As long as you let me leave Sheng'an, I'll explain to my father myself."

Lu Yunzhou glanced at Huo Lie.

Huo Lie stood up from his chair and walked over to Leon.

"Is your father very capable?"

Leon nodded repeatedly and quickly asked the translator to explain the situation.

The translator wiped his forehead: "Young Master Leon's father controls several overseas mercenary teams and also has connections with several assassin organizations. If Master Huo kills him, the Tiger Soul Hall will continue to retaliate, and all of the Huo family's businesses will be targeted."

After listening, Huo Lie reached for the phone next to him.

There is a surveillance video on the screen.

In the footage, Leon is talking to someone in a hotel private room.

The price of six million, Lu Yunzhou's photo, and the time of the operation tonight were all clearly captured.

The next document is a record of Leon's money transfers.

The receiving account changed hands three times before finally ending up in the name of an overseas intermediary.

The other party's notes were very clear; the target was Lu Yunzhou.

Huo Lie handed the phone to Leon.

"Money can buy people over, but it can't buy this evidence."

Leon stared at the screen, his breathing erratic.

After watching the video, Lu Yunzhou raised his hand and pushed his phone away.

"Master Huo, you handle this matter."

Huo Lie turned to look at him.

"Aren't you going to do anything?"

"I find it dirty."

Lu Yunzhou put it bluntly.

He received 800 million for saving Huo Chengyuan, and Huo Lie owes him a life.

Tonight, Leon hired someone to kill someone; he has both the reason and the ability to do so.

But he didn't want to get close to that kind of person.

Huo Lie stared at him for two seconds, then let out a short laugh.

"Okay, I'll remember this favor."

Leon understood the word "human sentiment" and crawled on his knees to Lu Yunzhou, supporting himself on the ground with his hands.

"Mr. Lu, name your price. If you just say a word for me, I can hand over all my overseas accounts, and even give you my father's shipping routes and mercenary list."

Lu Yunzhou looked down at him.

"You just said that the entire Sheng'an will pay the price."

Leon's expression changed, and he hurriedly shook his head.

"That was just said in anger."

"I don't accept it."

Lu Yunzhou leaned back, giving Huo Lie his seat.

Huo Lie raised his hand.

Two gang members escorted the three bodyguards to the wall and found three pistols, two daggers, and a signal device.

The weapons were neatly arranged on the table, and the sound of metal clashing echoed continuously.

Leon stared at those things, his knees beginning to tremble.

Huo Lie stood in front of him, his voice low and deep.

"You brought guns into my territory, paid for my customers, and now you're telling me you have to pay compensation?"

Leon shook his head violently, clasped his hands together, and begged for mercy repeatedly.

"I'm willing to compensate you. I'll kneel down and apologize. I'll kowtow to Mr. Lu. Master Huo, please let me go back."

Huo Lie stepped on the carpet in front of him, blocking his way forward.

"Money can only save you a few minutes of suffering."

The translator looked grim after hearing this and didn't dare to continue explaining.

Leon understood part of what was said and looked up at Huo Lie, shouting a few words in English.

Those words were filled with anger; he mentioned his father and the mercenaries' revenge.

After listening to the translation, Huo Lie raised his hand and slapped him across the face.

Leon fell to the ground and couldn't get up for a long time.

"Call your father here."

Huo Lie leaned down and looked at him. "Have him come to Sheng'an to collect the body."

Lu Yunzhou's fingers stopped on his knee.

He looked at Huo Lie, taking a serious look at this Tiger Soul Hall Master for the first time.

After Huo Lie finished speaking, he took the pistol handed to him by his subordinate, checked the magazine, and did so decisively without any unnecessary pauses.

Leon pushed himself back, repeatedly shouting "No!"

Huo Lie raised his gun and pressed it against his forehead.

Before buying a life in your next life, first consider who you can afford to buy.

The gunshots rang out in the hall.

Leon's body lost its strength and he collapsed to the ground.

The translator covered his mouth, his legs went weak, and he knelt down beside her.

The three bodyguards were also restrained, and no one dared to move.

Huo Lie handed the gun back to his men and ordered, "Bodyguards, take this to the headquarters and verify their identities. Lock up the translator and send him back to the hotel tomorrow morning. Clean up Leon's body thoroughly, and keep the video footage and bank transfer records on file."

"Understood, Master."

The group dragged Leon away from the hall, leaving messy footprints on the carpet.

Huo Lie sat back down in the main seat and picked up the cup of tea that had gone cold.

"Mr. Lu, I'm sorry you had to see this tonight."

"I've seen plenty."

Lu Yunzhou stood up, and the old wound on his shoulder twitched.

He held the edge of his clothes, his expression unchanged.

Seeing his actions, Huo Lie asked, "Should we call a doctor?"

"Need not."

Lu Yunzhou turned and walked towards the door, stopping after taking a few steps.

"Huo Lie, there's something we need to clarify between allies."

Huo Lie put down his teacup.

"you say."

"From now on, I'll deal with anyone who touches my people myself. I'm handing them over to you tonight because Leon bought my life, and also because you owe me a life."

The hall fell silent.

Huo Lie watched his retreating figure, and nodded after a moment.

"I can tell the difference."