From Gotham to Night City, my infamy is known to all.

Leo, confident in the mask, glared at him with undisguised malice: "An interview? Sure! I'm a loyal viewer of 'Dead Man's Lottery,' I never miss a single episode, especially the recent ones, they've been so exciting—"

His tone seemed fine at first glance, just a little stiff.

Stan, who was standing right next to him, could feel the malice that made him want to punch himself.

He forced a smile and, clinging to his last glimmer of hope, asked, "Thank you very much. May I ask how I should address you?"

Leo laughed along, "I can't reveal my name, but the interview should be anonymous or I can use a pseudonym, right?"

Stan nodded quickly, secretly hoping he would remain anonymous.

But Leo wouldn't let him have his way: "That's good then, just pick a simple code name, call me L."

There was absolutely no problem with that explanation, but even the photographer seemed to realize something, and the camera shook uncontrollably twice.

Stan was on the verge of tears: "L... um... it's pretty good, catchy, and easy to remember. Well, okay, let's move on to the interview!"

He forced himself to read the introductions to create atmosphere for the show, and then asked the question he really didn't want to ask—

"Do you think the recent changes in the eastern suburbs are good or bad?"

"Strange question...I don't quite understand."

"Uh, I mean, the changes in the eastern suburbs recently are obvious to all. The nearly one thousand night ghosts that used to roam this area were all wiped out by a single 'Purge Order'. In your opinion... was this action appropriate?"

"You said it's obvious to all, so what's the controversy?" Leo asked sarcastically. "Apart from those idiots who can hang out with night ghosts, or scum who have business dealings with them, I don't think anyone would think it's bad."

Stan, forcing himself to remain silent, continued, "But isn't this a bit illegal? Look—"

Leo raised his hand to interrupt him, indicating that he had something to say.

The photographer quickly adjusted the lens, giving him a close-up of his face.

"You think this is illegal? Then let me ask you—"

Is it legal for night-roaming ghosts to rob vehicles and attack passersby on highways?

Is it legal for nighttime ghosts to roam the suburbs, looting shops and homes?

Is it legal for a night-wandering ghost to manufacture drugs in the vast desert and then resell them to other gangs?

Answer me—!

The sudden, loud shout startled Stan, who nearly shoved the microphone in his face.

The photographer was also quite frightened, causing the camera to shake.

Leo lowered his voice again and said calmly:

"You have too much sympathy to care about the life or death of the night wanderers, why don't you think about what they've been doing all along?"

They themselves are doing illegal things and harming innocent people, yet you are discussing whether the people who take these actions are legal. What are your intentions?

Answer me—!

This time, Stan and the photographer were on guard, but they still couldn't help but shudder.

After shouting a couple of times, Leo felt better and stopped yelling, quietly watching them.

The female assistant stood off-camera and gestured to Stan, meaning that the production team thought the program was going well and asked him not to interrupt and to continue the interview.

Stan felt like dying.

He knew the show was going well, but the person in front of him really was L.

If you anger him, you're probably in big trouble...

He organized his thoughts and said sincerely, "This interviewee's question was truly thought-provoking, providing us with an answer that was completely different from the two interviews we just had. I believe there are definitely many people who share this view as you, which also shows the positive side of the changes in the eastern suburbs."

Leo, too lazy to listen to these platitudes, waved his hand at him: "Well, that's all I wanted to say. You can find someone else to interview."

"Oh... okay, okay! Then I—"

“By the way!” Leo interrupted him again, “I am a loyal viewer of your show and I hope your show gets better and better and that you don’t always put forward opinions that deviate from the main theme.”

His tone was suggestive, and Stan understood perfectly.

"Okay...we'll remember your valuable advice. Have a nice day."

"the same as you."

Leo rolled up the car window and, taking advantage of the moment the camera moved away, drew two lines on his face with his fingers—one on his mouth and one on his neck.

The meaning is clear: either keep your mouth shut, or be prepared to shut up forever!

After confirming that Stan had seen the threat, Leo closed the car window with a refreshed expression and leaned back comfortably in his seat.

"That bastard! Let's see if he dares to slander me again. If he does it again, I'll put a bounty on his head!"

V shook his head speechlessly and nudged him a few times: "Stan is a famous host. Don't use the methods you use on criminals to deal with him, or you'll just get yourself into trouble."

Leo hummed in response, offering no comment.

The vehicle continued on its journey and soon arrived at the town of Shijishan.

In less than a week, this former "ghost town" has been revitalized.

Wings of Liberty patrols set up sentry posts and fences outside the town, with spirited sentries protecting the town's safety around the clock.

Shops along the street have reopened, their neon signs flashing an alluring light.

The wanderers who came and went became the new residents of the town. Some came to find work, and some came to rest, bringing life back to the town.

"not bad!"

Accompanied by Thor and others, Leo and his group conducted an inspection tour, gaining a thorough understanding of the town and the development status of Wings of Liberty.

"Has the last batch of goods arrived?"

"Yes, thanks to you, everyone is here. We currently have nearly nine hundred new recruits, and we expect to have recruited a thousand by tomorrow at the latest!"

"Hurry up with your training; another operation awaits you soon."

"Yes!"

Leo did not choose to tell them the "Taipingzhou Strategy" at this time, mainly because he was afraid that things might change if he waited too long.

He'll wait until he's dealt with Kangtao and the internet regulators, and obtained the "reasons for declaring war" and the "strong declaration," before telling the homeless this "good news"!

Every gift bestowed by fate has already had a price tag attached in secret.

Having received so many benefits from him, if these people dare to back down again, don't blame him for wielding a big stick!

"Very good, let's continue like this. Those who need to train, train; those who need to work, work. Remember to pay wages on the same day, and provide meals at the highest standard. Don't try to save me money."

After explaining the precautions, Leo made another appearance in front of the new recruits before leading his men away from Stone Ridge Mountain.

Back in Heywood's apartment, he announced his decision to return home briefly and invited them to dinner.

That evening, toasts were exchanged, laughter filled the air, and delicious food and wine intertwined to create a warm and lively scene.

After the music ended and everyone left, Leo unbuttoned his collar and lay down on the sofa to catch his breath.

V brought him a bowl of hangover soup, but before the spoon even reached him, her lips were already on his.

The two clung to each other for a while before Leo reached out to interrupt her: "It's only a little past seven, let's hurry... Don't do that, don't take off my clothes, I still have things to do!"

Chapter 354 A brief farewell, heading to Gotham City!

"Let's play for a while first, and then take care of business during halftime, it's the same thing!"

V persisted, launching an attack from the riding position.

Leo firmly refused: "Let's get down to business first. I just finished eating. If you keep pressing on my stomach, I'm going to throw up!"

That made some sense, so V reluctantly let him off the hook.

After regaining her freedom, Leo quickly assigned her tasks to keep her from causing trouble:

"Go to the garage now and bring back that small van used for loading and unloading. I don't need to bring anything else, but it would be better to bring the prosthetic surgeon's chair."

Since it concerned his life, V didn't waste any words, put on his coat and went out.

After she left, Leo got up, drank half a bowl of hangover soup, and began to check his personal account—112.85 million.

This is the money left after deducting all expenses and debts; it is considered disposable income.

After some thought, he transferred 285 million to the bounty account to renew the "Purge Order".

Bounty account available balance: 618.2 million.

That's enough to kill the remaining members of the Chaotic Blade Society in the city seven or eight times over.

[Pure White, in my name, spread the word that the deadline for the purge order is the early morning of the 31st of this month, so that those who want to make money will work harder.]

【Received, I've posted it on the Next Life Bar for you.】

"That leaves 1.1 million euros; why not invest in real estate..."

Twenty minutes later, V returned safely.

Leo went to the underground parking garage to put the equipment he needed into the car, and then returned to the room with V.

"Is the important business finished?"

V started fidgeting as soon as he entered, causing Leo to roll his eyes repeatedly.

"Not yet, but I have something for you to do."

He grabbed V by the shoulders, forcibly pressed her onto the sofa, and showed her his personal account.

“I currently have 1.1 million yuan of idle funds in my account. I’ll keep 1 million yuan as an emergency reserve and use the remaining 1 million yuan to purchase some real estate.”

V was stunned by the number and took a moment to come to his senses: "I know nothing about this. You should already have a feasible solution, right?"

"Not yet... but that's okay. I'll have Chunbai work through the night to come up with a plan, and then you can all help me get this done."

As he spoke, Leo sent her a marked map of Taipingzhou.

“My idea is that since we’ll be moving our headquarters to Taiping Island soon, we should find a place to settle down in advance, and it would be best to rent the land in advance. Look at the two locations I marked.”

V looked over—it was the Batti Hotel and the Grand Empire Department Store.

Leo continued to explain:

"The Barty Hotel is currently occupied by the Voodoo Gang. Once we eliminate them, it will naturally be ours. It's located on a major transportation route, bordering Haywood to the north, Santo Domingo to the east, and right next to the Petró Petrochemical Stadium, the lifeline of Dogtown's smuggling operations."

This location is perfect. I'm going to take over that grand hotel and the surrounding area as the headquarters for Wings of Freedom.

"On the other side, the Great Empire Shopping Mall by the sea has a large enough area and a relatively independent location. I want to set up the headquarters of Blue Dream Company there. Currently, it is still a war zone, with the Voodoo Gang and the Animal Gang fighting for ownership. Once we get there, they will all have to leave."

"The most important places are these two locations. They're still no-man's-land right now, but once Taipingzhou is pacified, someone will come and reap the benefits..."

Leo looked eastward with a meaningful gaze.

They had just returned from Stone Ridge Mountain not long ago, and V immediately understood what he meant.

They are large corporations—they hold freehold property rights to the land, and prime locations like the Baty Hotel and the Grand Empire Mall are definitely owned.

As long as Leo conquers Taipingzhou, these shameless guys will definitely resort to their old tricks and come over to claim ownership.

The thought of those big companies' arrogant and ugly faces narrowed V's eyes, a sense of anger rising as if they were trying to steal his things.

"That won't do! We fought tooth and nail to get this territory, why should we just give it to them for free!"

Leo nodded in agreement: "That's what I think too. While Taipingzhou is still a no-man's land and those property rights are just for show, we can try to rent the real estate from the owners at the lowest possible price."

V was taken aback: "Aren't you going to buy it? If you rent it, they'll definitely raise the price every year."

"No need. Even if the land price is cheap, the value of those large shopping malls and hotels will not be low. Moreover, large companies have a long-term vision and probably won't sell real estate in such a good location."

"Just rent it out. Sign a three- to five-year contract. Once we've built up our influence, I'd like to see if they dare raise the rent!"

A look of disdain flashed in Leo's eyes, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, outlining a confident arc.

In three to five years, Night City will be his. In the initial stage, he needs to spend money wisely and acquire as much real estate as possible with the least amount of capital.

“Besides these two locations, Pure White will also evaluate other properties. You should use this 1 million euros to lease as many high-value lands as possible. Once Taipingzhou is pacified, the prices of these properties will skyrocket.”

"I understand, leave it to me."

“It’s not you, it’s all of you. Taipingzhou is too xenophobic. You all need to go together to ensure safety.”

"Alright, alright, our team is strong enough to not be afraid of a head-on confrontation with the Voodoo Gang~" V said with a grin, grabbing his hand from his shoulder. "Is there anything else?"

Looking at the smile on her lips, Leo suddenly had a bad feeling.

He hesitated for a moment, then shook his head with difficulty: "That's all for now."