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

Sasha sounded guilty.

Leo said, "Take your time, don't rush. I just called to check on the progress. We've finished buying the car here. Since you need a little more time, let's go see the prosthetic doctor first. Are you planning to replace your prosthetic body soon?"

"Not for now, my prosthetic body is still working fine. I plan to upgrade my hacking equipment first."

"Alright, let's split up and meet up later."

After hanging up the phone, Leo looked at the team members: "You all heard that, right? Let's go to Old Vina first for a simple medical check-up, and while we're at it, let's talk about upgrading the prosthetic body."

V and Jack nodded together; they both needed to replace their prosthetic bodies.

Vera had no objections. New members should be humble, cautious, and obedient to arrangements when they join a new team; this is part of the family education for the wanderers.

For our trip to Watson District, a convertible Porsche and the Sword in the Stone aren't really suitable. The former offers too little protection, and the latter isn't sturdy enough; even a minor scratch would cost a fortune.

"Armored hulls are better; if you accidentally crash into one, it's someone else who dies."

V made terrifying remarks, then got into the driver's seat of the thug "Weller" and began reading the electronic instruction manual.

"Hmm... a 12.7mm internal machine gun with a 2000-round magazine, wow, this thing is powerful! Ordinary vehicles and light armor are like cardboard in front of this gun!"

V awkwardly pressed a few buttons on the center console, and two panels in front of the vehicle retracted, revealing two large, dark gun barrels.

Jack walked over and took a look, his eyes widening: "It's a twin machine gun... My god, if you drive this car on a mission, you could blast through a whole street!"

Leo was also quite satisfied, but unfortunately, this vehicle was difficult to obtain; Muammar only had one. The Demon Dog armored vehicle he desired even more was nowhere to be found, otherwise he would have simply bought it.

"Let's go see Old Wei, it's time for a buff."

A Glimpse of Talent: Chapter 121 Vera: How to Get Along with Children? The Answer is Storytelling~

Considering they would be moving Sasha's house later, they decided to use two cars.

V has already taken the driver's seat of the thug "Weller" and is determined not to give way.

Vera thought for a moment, then got into the passenger seat. Her reason was to study the car, as it was quite different from the cheap cars she had seen before.

The two Vs squeezed into the same car, leaving Jack as the only driver for the other car.

As he walked past Leo, he patted him on the shoulder sympathetically: "Brother, do you know what the most dangerous creature in Night City is?"

Leo looked at him blankly.

"She's Haywood, a woman in a bad mood who could explode at any moment."

After saying that, he hurriedly sat down in the Type 66 "Traveler".

Leo hesitated. For a moment, he thought that riding in the same car with his good friend might not be a bad choice.

It's better than being sandwiched between two Vs...

"Get in the car! What are you dawdling for!"

V's voice came from behind, carrying a hint of displeasure.

Life is tough, Leo sighed...

Sitting in the back seat of the thug, he immediately noticed V's slightly pursed lips, clearly indicating that he was not in a good mood.

"Let's go to Old Wei's clinic."

Fearing he might get himself into trouble, he obediently closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep after he finished speaking.

The vehicle moved slowly forward, and V honked the horn repeatedly, showing signs of road rage.

Vera observed her two companions discreetly, trying to quickly understand the nature of her new family members and build a good relationship with them.

Gradually, she gained some inspiration from V's slightly immature features and baby fat on her cheeks—this somewhat irritable little sister was obviously still very young, and given her own account of her background, this resistance and hostility was more likely the result of her not being good at getting along with people.

Occasionally, there are such people in the homeless family. Whether they are naturally introverted or have experienced some unpleasant events, these people often choose to avoid and confront others in their interactions. They can be considered problem children whose problems are not so serious.

Fortunately, she had specifically studied how to influence this type of person.

"V, holding a steering wheel is different from holding a gun, don't grip it so tightly. The same goes for the brake and accelerator, don't be so hasty, you need to find the rhythm, I'll teach you..."

"No need. I've been driving like this for years and I've never killed anyone!"

"It's different. Driving a car well is a lot of fun. Don't you want to try drifting?"

V was somewhat tempted.

For her, who only knows how to drive recklessly, drifting is indeed a driving skill that looks really cool.

“I can teach you, it’s not difficult at all. You know what? I first started practicing drifting in the vast wilderness of Colorado. Every dry season, when the wind blows, the roads are covered with tumbleweeds that are over a meter tall. I used these rolling tumbleweeds as obstacles to practice drifting…”

Vera teaches V driving skills by telling stories, interspersed with various experiences she gained during her wanderings and migrations.

These were all interesting stories that V, who had lived in the city for a long time, had never experienced. She listened with great interest and even forgot about her temper.

On the way to Old Wei's clinic, the atmosphere in the car became increasingly harmonious.

Even Leo listened intently. He genuinely felt that Vera's gentle voice was like that of a loving mother telling a story to her child.

Uh……

His thoughts paused for a moment, and when he opened his eyes to look at V, who was listening intently, he suddenly realized that the scene did indeed resemble coaxing a child.

*

Shortly afterward, the two cars arrived at the entrance to Little Chinatown and parked in the roadside parking spaces.

The two luxury cars, which looked quite expensive, naturally attracted the attention of the locals in Watson District.

V frowned slightly, quickly manipulated the mechanism a few times, and brazenly revealed the barrel of the built-in machine gun.

Such unfriendly behavior effectively deterred anyone from glancing at the vehicle.

Jack's voice came through the comms channel: "How about I stay and watch the cars? I don't feel safe leaving two nice cars here alone."

"It's alright." A pure white, adorable voice suddenly interrupted, "I've already taken control of the surrounding surveillance cameras. If anyone dares to approach our car, the first time I'll use the malfunctioning prosthetic as a warning, and the second time I'll make sure their heads are smoking!"

Leo introduced Pure White to Vera, saying she was a very skilled hacker.

In fact, she is a super AI that is far more powerful than a hacker. With her watching over things, there is absolutely no need to worry about car thieves.

Just as he was about to get off the bus, he suddenly received a phone call and asked everyone to wait a moment.

"He is a priest."

He said a few words and then answered the phone.

"L, do you mind if I call you that?"

The priest's voice was as steady as ever, but if you listened carefully, you could hear a hint of deep-seated excitement.

Leo nodded: "Of course, let's use code names when we contact each other by phone, just in case."

"Alright, let's get down to business. That batch of wine sold very well. I sent several cases to those big bars and big clients, and after they tasted it and had it tested for food safety, orders came in like snowflakes."

The goods have all been inspected. Our family, dozens of people, have been busy since last night; it's been exhausting. The second payment will be transferred to you after this call.

The agreed timeframe was three days, but it was all done in one day. The priest's efficiency was indeed impressive.

"That's great news. I actually went to the Laisheng Bar today and found out they've started selling our drinks."

“That’s right, the efficiency of the afterlife is always the highest, which is why top mercenaries and middlemen like to flock there. But I have to warn you—Rog’s relationship with Arasaka is unclear, and your identity is rather special, so be extra careful when you go there.”

The priest spoke sincerely, and Leo humbly expressed his gratitude.

"Alright, now that we've finished talking about business, let me tell you something casual. In the area around your apartment, which is about five blocks in, all the Valentino gang members on patrol and on duty have been replaced with people who are absolutely loyal to me. I've already told them that if you need them, just wave them over, and they will definitely help you without asking any questions."

Leo liked hearing this, as it was in line with his plan: "Thank you very much then, but from what you're saying, not everyone in the Valentino gang listens to you?"

The priest didn't hide anything: "The Valentino gang has many factions. Besides the gang leader Camp Otto, who is in jail, there are more than one 'boss.' They respect me and will stand with me on the big picture, but each of them has their own agenda, and you can't force them to do that. But you can rest assured that I can keep them in check, and the Valentino gang will not be your enemy."

Having received the priest's promise, Leo exchanged a few polite words with him and then hung up the phone.

[Your personal account has received a transfer of €38,400,000 from the priest. Do you wish to accept it?]

【take over. 】

[Transfer successful. Current account balance: €39,800,000.]

With the second payment arriving, Leo's personal account reached a new high.

The speed at which you spend money can't keep up with the speed at which you make it—that's the happiness of the rich!

First Glimpse of Talent: Chapter 122 Physical Potential 20, Reaction Potential 20, Shocking Old Wei for a Hundred Years!

After admiring his personal account for a while, Leo looked up and smiled slightly: "The second payment has arrived, everything went smoothly."

The newcomer, Vera, asked curiously, "Aren't you a middleman? Are you doing business too?"

"A small business, not worth mentioning, just to earn some start-up capital."

Leo swaggered out of the car, feeling incredibly arrogant.

The group of four walked into the alley under the watchful eyes of passersby, and soon several suspicious people tried to approach their two parked cars.

But when they got close, the information that appeared directly in the prosthetic eye and brain-computer interface made them obediently back down. No one dared to gamble their lives on a hacker's technical skills.

Upon arriving at Misty's psychic house, the blonde version of V astonished even the psychic master.

"It must be some special kind of fate that brought two such similar people together. The brilliance of destiny shines so brightly; I have never seen such a surging tide..."

"Oh, excuse me, it's just a professional habit. I'm Misty, nice to meet you, Vera~"

The two equally friendly people shook hands, and their relationship quickly warmed up.

Leo told her the purpose of his visit and, upon learning that Old Wei was working, asked them to wait ten minutes.

So they wandered around Misty's little shop.

The three ladies were chatting together, and the two gentlemen, not wanting to join them, went to the door to listen to "Prophet" Gary's speech.

Today's topic is the vampires of Alpha Centauri. Gary shouted, "Their bodies don't age, but their eyes—cold and lifeless! The corporation is covering up the countless crimes they committed in order to survive... no, to live forever!"

Jack listened and laughed, but later he started covering his face.

Leo knew, however, that this man, though insane, had stumbled upon many secrets.

The so-called body that does not age and is immortal should be referring to Arasaka's RELIC biochip. Judging by the timeline, the technology should be nearing maturity and has already been featured on television.

Gary knew these undisclosed secrets because his prosthetic doctor may have installed an implant from a former company employee that wasn't properly cleaned, which he mistook for an alien coprocessor.

As he listened, Leo made up his mind: he had to find an opportunity to get that implant, as he could use it to obtain a lot of secrets about Arasaka Corporation and even the roving AI.

But not today. This needs to be done discreetly; it can't be made so obvious.

After the speech, Gary looked at Leo, who had been "listening attentively" the whole time, and extended his hand to him: "Would you be willing to donate a small amount of money to help me continue my mission?"

Leo looked at his dilapidated dwelling and nodded slightly: "Okay, but I don't want to leave a transfer record. Wait a moment."

He led Jack to a nearby vending machine and bought a lot of blank money chips of various sizes.

This is great for tipping and giving rewards; it's safe and secure.

After the top-up was completed, he handed Gary a 1000 euro money chip: "Take it, it'll last you a while."

“Thank you! Thank you so much!” Gary bowed his head gratefully. “From the very beginning, I knew you would be a disciple of the truth.”

"maybe……"

Leo didn't continue talking to him, and led Jack toward the V they had found.

"You're still giving this madman money?" V asked, puzzled. "I wanted to kick him out, afraid he'd threaten Misty's safety."

Leo couldn't explain, so he could only say vaguely, "I'll get rid of him. Soon, he'll just be a pitiful person driven mad by encrypted information."

V didn't say anything more, but urged them to go see Old V together.

Leo was quite pleased to see Night City's most trusted cyborg doctor again.

"Hey, old Vivi! Our business is doing really well, so we're here to patronize yours!"

"Hehe, that's great." Old Wei had just finished washing his hands, and while drying them with a towel, he moved over a few small round stools. "Quite a few people came this time, and there are some new faces... uh... ah?"

Even the well-traveled old man was a little stunned after seeing Vera's appearance clearly.

Another V?

Apart from hair color, their appearance and body shape are almost identical.

"V, is this your twin sister?"