My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Jiu Xiao didn't stand on ceremony; after all, he was taking advantage of the wealthy dog-owning family, so why not? He smiled and thanked Wei Zhi, promising to ask him for help again next time he had a similar task, and that he would do his best and never let the Sima family down.

In the days that followed, Jiuxiao cooperated with the Holy Emperor's plan, occasionally accepting government-issued commissions to exterminate Gastrea. He would bring his family's women and some Cursed Children adopted from the outer districts to make a show of it, while the main fighting force consisted of Jiuxiao and Fate, among others. The Cursed Children were merely there for show, waving flags and cheering from the sidelines. Afterwards, the Holy Emperor would arrange for the media to cover the event and extensively publicize the Cursed Children's achievements.

Because of their studies, Yeonju and Fite never revealed their identities to the media. Jiuxiao, on the other hand, took this opportunity to promote his agency extensively. He now had several new police officer teams under his command, all of whom, after screening by Jiuxiao, were of good character and had no prejudice against the Cursed Children. He was now a small business owner, delegating simpler tasks to his subordinates and only accepting large contracts exceeding ten million.

On January 1st, 2031, Jiuxiao, along with Elder Matsuzaki, brought the hundreds of Cursed Children he had adopted to a deserted island in another world for the first time, where they spent a joyful New Year. The godlike methods Jiuxiao displayed caused the little girls' admiration for him to reach new heights.

After the system was upgraded, Jiuxiao's cooldown time for traveling between worlds was shortened to one day, which was also an important reason why he chose to lead everyone here to celebrate the New Year.

After the system upgrade, Jiuxiao's cooldown time for traveling between worlds was shortened to one day, which was an important reason why he chose to bring everyone here to celebrate the New Year. At the same time, he wanted to see if he could also solve the problem of the Gastrea virus's erosion rate in the Cursed Children's bodies. When the erosion rate in the lolis' bodies exceeds 50%, the host will be unable to maintain a human appearance and will transform into a Gastrea after their appearance collapses.

As expected, just as Jiu Xiao had predicted, the Gastrea virus in these children's bodies was transformed by the rules of this world the moment they crossed over into it, much like the Gastrea that crossed over into this world when the gate was first opened.

The Gastrea virus lost most of its activity and its ability to infect was gone, thus ceasing to further infiltrate the Cursed Child's body. As compensation, the Gastrea virus significantly increased the power and regenerative abilities it provided to the Cursed Child. Of course, these conclusions were drawn after returning to the Black Bullet world and undergoing testing with specialized equipment.

Jiuxiao silently calculated in his heart that if the Cursed Children could control this power, they could also gain the power to protect themselves. After all, Jiuxiao couldn't always be by their side to protect them. He decided to give the children some basic training, teaching them how to use this power and how to suppress it when necessary to avoid causing unnecessary harm.

With the biggest hidden danger eliminated, Jiu Xiao fully entered profit-making mode. In addition to the government's crackdown on Gastrea, he naturally wouldn't let go of some large private orders, and his activity finally attracted the attention of some interested parties.

Spring has come again. On this day, after completing a task, Jiu Xiao suddenly received a call from an unknown number. The caller ID showed "unknown," but Jiu Xiao answered the phone anyway.

A steady voice came from the other end of the phone, identifying himself as a member of the Five Soaring Alliance. They expressed great interest in Jiu Xiao's abilities and achievements and invited him to join the organization. Jiu Xiao wasn't surprised; he knew his reputation had spread, and he wasn't surprised that the Five Soaring Alliance had approached him. Although he knew the Five Soaring Alliance's purpose, he still pretended to be puzzled and inquired about the organization's details. The other party was only vague, emphasizing that it was an organization capable of changing the world.

Jiuxiao refused outright; he had no desire to waste his time with these lunatics. He wasn't interested in conquering the world or gaining global dominance; he simply wanted to live a peaceful life on his own little plot of land.

Jiu Xiao thought that the matter was over. But the next day, he received another call from the Wu Xiang Association.

“Mr. Yuan, we are very sincere. We believe in your abilities and that you can make a significant contribution to our goals. We are willing to offer you terms that you cannot refuse, including but not limited to generous compensation, advanced technical support, and guarantees of your personal freedom and safety.”

However, Jiu Xiao remained unmoved. He replied, "I'm not interested in your terms. I have my own principles and way of life. Please don't bother me anymore." With that, he prepared to hang up, but a sense of unease crept into his heart. The Five Flying Association's persistence made him realize that things might not end as simply as he had imagined.

Sure enough, the person on the other end of the phone continued, "Oh, really? So you don't care about the safety of your little ones? By the way, those two cute little girls named Yeonju and Fit are visiting the Five Stars Club right now."

Chapter Ninety-Eight: I, Qin Shi Huang, need your money!

Jiu Xiao's heart skipped a beat. He immediately realized that the other party was threatening the people he cared about most—his family. He gripped the phone tightly, burning with anger, but still tried to remain calm, asking, "What exactly do you want?"

The voice on the other end of the phone turned cold and calm: "We just hope you can reconsider our proposal. After all, you don't want to see anything unpleasant happen, do you?"

Jiu Xiao took a deep breath. He knew this wasn't the time to act impulsively; he needed time to devise a plan. Then, Jiu Xiao realized that if the other side had only kidnapped Yan Zhu, that would be one thing, but Fate was also dragged into it. Given the martial prowess of this world, even if all the members of the Five Flying Gang were tied together, they wouldn't be enough for Fate to fight with one hand. The other side was most likely trying to blow him up. What kind of Qing Dynasty veterans were they, still using such ancient tricks? Jiu Xiao decided to teach them a lesson.

Thinking this through, Jiu Xiao was no longer in a hurry. Since the other party wanted to play, he might as well play along. Having made up his mind, Jiu Xiao said, "You've got the wrong person. I'm not some Mr. Yuan; I'm actually Qin Shi Huang. Back then, I found the elixir of immortality and escaped from the underground palace. After failing to restore my kingdom in China, I fled to Japan. Now, if your Five Stars Association invests 10 billion in me, I can rebuild the dynasty with an army, and then I will bestow upon you the title of king."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, clearly the other party hadn't expected such a response. Then, the voice, tinged with uncertainty and sarcasm, said, "Qin Shi Huang? Haha, you've really gone too far with that joke. But since you're so interested, we might as well go even further. Ten billion is no small sum; you'll have to prove to us that you're worth it."

Jiu Xiao was taken aback. Was it real or fake? The other party was actually somewhat skeptical? Are villains' IQs this worrying now? Now it was Jiu Xiao's turn to be at a loss. Should he just continue acting out this absurd script?

Clearing his throat, Jiu Xiao tried to make his tone sound more authoritative and unquestionable: "Proof? Of course. I have the formula for the elixir of immortality, as well as ancient secret techniques, which are priceless treasures. You can send someone to verify it, but I need you to pay a deposit first as a sign of your sincerity. Since your Five Falcons Society has investigated me, you should know that my appearance and Fate's appearance have not changed in ten years, which is the best proof of the elixir of immortality's effects."

Jiuxiao's words carried an undeniable air of dominance, as if he truly were an emperor who had transcended a thousand years.

Silence fell again on the other end of the phone, as if they were weighing the veracity of Jiu Xiao's words. They were indeed puzzled by Jiu Xiao and Fate's unchanging appearance over the past ten years, but they attributed it to some rare disease, like dwarfism. However, the concept of an "elixir of immortality" undoubtedly opened up a new avenue for their thinking. For wealthy and powerful figures like them, the allure of immortality was immense. Even with only a sliver of hope, they were willing to gamble.

A moment later, the voice on the other end of the phone finally rang out again: "Deposit? You're quite the businessman. But don't you care at all about the little ones' lives? Here's what we'll do: send us the formula for the elixir of immortality first, and as a token of our sincerity, we'll release those two brats."

Jiu Xiao chuckled inwardly. Even at this point, the other party was still acting. Did they really think he was a three-year-old?

"Whatever, provided that Fate and Yeonju are really in your hands." Jiuxiao's words carried an barely suppressed laugh and a hint of sarcasm.

Even the slow-witted one eventually realized that Jiu Xiao was just toying with him.

"You!" The voice on the other end of the phone suddenly rose, filled with anger and murderous intent. "You're playing us!"

Jiuxiao's smile was as wide as an AK, impossible to suppress, as he provocatively said, "Otherwise what? Fools! You think you can threaten me with such clumsy tricks? How utterly laughable. When it comes to deception, I'm your ancestor!"

"Do you think we really wouldn't dare to touch them?" The other party tried to threaten Jiuxiao with the safety of Yanzhu and Fite.

Jiuxiao snorted coldly and said, "Of course you dare, but you'd have to have the ability. If you really had that ability, would you be wasting so much breath on me? You would have already made your move, wouldn't you? Bluster, who are you trying to scare? Idiots!"

A long silence followed again on the other end of the phone. They had, of course, investigated the women around Jiu Xiao. Their assessment was that the success rate of kidnapping Fite and Yan Zhu, or other girls, undetected in Tokyo was virtually zero. Unless a large-scale deployment of mechanized soldiers was used, but that would inevitably alert Tokyo's security forces, causing uncontrollable chaos and exposing them to the public eye—definitely not the outcome the Five Flying Gang desired.

Therefore, they had prepared two plans from the very beginning. Once they controlled Jiuxiao, whether it was Fate, Yanzhu, or any other girl connected to Jiuxiao, they would naturally fall under their control. After all, Jiuxiao was the core of these girls; controlling him meant controlling everything.

"Kid! You've completely enraged me. I admit, we can't do anything to the people around you. But according to our investigation, you seem to have adopted quite a few cursed children in the outer district, right? Do you even care about their safety?"

The voice on the other end of the phone carried a hint of smugness, as if victory was assured. Jiu Xiao's face instantly darkened; he gripped the phone tightly, his fingertips turning slightly white from the force.

"If anything happens to those children, I will make Wuxiang pay ten times, a hundred times the price!" Jiuxiao's words were filled with determination; he would never allow anyone to harm those innocent children.

“If you come to District 39 right now, to that manhole cover you frequent, those children will be safe. However, you can only come alone, otherwise the bombs we planted will detonate immediately. Mr. Yuan, you don’t want those poor little guys to be buried alive underground, do you?”

Jiu Xiao took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He knew that it was precisely at times like this that he couldn't let anger cloud his judgment. The fact that the other side dared to mention those children meant they already had a meticulous plan.

“Alright, I’ll go. But you’d better make sure those children are safe and sound, or else you’ll face the consequences.” Jiu Xiao’s voice was deep, each word carrying immense weight.

A cold laugh came from the other end of the phone: "Don't worry, we, the Five Xiang Society, always keep our word. As long as you behave, those children will naturally be returned to you unharmed. However, Mr. Yuan, you'd better hurry, our patience is limited."

Jiu Xiao hung up the phone, his heart churning like a stormy sea. He first called Fate, but only got a dead tone. Frowning, Jiu Xiao continued to call the other girls, but without exception, they all failed to connect, including Elder Matsuzaki's call. It seemed that Wu Xiang had used some means to block the cell phone signals of those close to him.

The Five Flying Spirits Society really went all out for him, making such a big fuss, aren't they afraid of it all coming to nothing? He quickly considered his options. First, calling the police was definitely useless; the police wouldn't care about the life or death of the cursed child. The Holy Emperor was probably in trouble too, after all, she didn't have much real power.

But this isn't the worst-case scenario yet. Judging from the fact that the other side has only chosen to block cell phone signals, they haven't succeeded yet. The underground dwelling of the Cursed Children in the outer district was built with multiple hidden exits. Once Elder Matsuzaki realizes something is wrong, he should immediately activate the emergency plan and evacuate the children to a safe location. This gave Jiuxiao a little more confidence, but he dared not gamble.

Moreover, Jiu Xiao wanted to take this opportunity to annihilate the Five Stars Society's remaining forces in Tokyo, eliminating any future threat. There's no such thing as a thousand days of guarding against a thief if you're already a thief. Jiu Xiao had already made up his mind. He went alone to the agreed meeting place, to the familiar manhole cover in Ward 39. Under the setting sun, the place was exceptionally quiet, with only the occasional sound of the wind carrying a hint of eeriness.

Jiuxiao looked around and, sure enough, saw several figures in the distance. Upon seeing him, the other party greeted him, "We've finally met, Mr. Yuan. Let me introduce myself. My name is Ziyuan Xianyi, and I am the highest-ranking executive of the Five Flying Association in the Tokyo region. It's a pleasure to meet you."

The speaker was an elderly man who looked to be around fifty or sixty years old, followed by several fully armed men. This elderly man was someone Jiu Xiao had met once before.

"It's you! I remember you were the butler of the Tiantong family before. How did you get involved with the Wuxiang Society? Now that I'm here, can you defuse the bomb you planted?"

Zi Yuanxian smiled slightly, a sly glint in his eyes: "Mr. Yuan, how have you been? It's been ten years. I didn't expect you to still remember me. Rest assured, we, the Five Flying Society, always follow the rules. Since you're here, we'll naturally defuse the bomb. But not now. If we defuse it now, my men won't be able to handle you."

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao's lips curled into a cold smile: "Zi Yuan Xian Yi, what exactly do you want? If you want to cooperate with me, you might as well show some sincerity first."

“Cooperation? Of course.” Zi Yuanxian waved his hand, signaling his subordinates to hand a box to Jiu Xiao. Jiu Xiao narrowed his eyes, looked the box up and down, but did not rush to open it.

"This contains a biological poison recently developed by our Five Flying Stars Society, called 'Heart-Eating Pill.' As long as you are willing to take it, we will immediately deactivate the bomb. Don't worry, it won't take effect immediately. As long as you take the antidote we provide regularly, you will be fine. However, if you do anything that harms the interests of our Five Flying Stars Society, or try to betray us, then the supply of the antidote will be stopped, and the 'Heart-Eating Pill' will take effect, leaving you wishing for death."

Jiu Xiao sneered inwardly. So that's what Wu Xiang was planning. However, he wasn't afraid of any of that. As long as he used magic to hold the pill before taking it and then transferred it to the system space, he could get away with it without anyone noticing.

But Jiu Xiao still pretended to be troubled, gently stroking the lid of the box as if he were making a very difficult decision. After a long while, he smiled bitterly and said, "Do I have any other choice? I can only trust you this once."

As he spoke, Jiu Xiao slowly opened the box, revealing the pill inside that emitted a faint white light in the setting sun. He pretended to hesitate, but in reality, his magic had completely enveloped the pill. After putting it in his mouth, he deliberately made a swallowing motion, but in fact, he had already secretly transferred it into his system space.

Upon seeing this, a barely perceptible smug glint flashed in Zi Yuanxian's eyes, and his men behind him relaxed their guard slightly. He clapped his hands, and several men immediately stepped forward to begin dismantling the bombs that had been planted one by one.

"That's more like it, Mr. Yuan. We have no conflict of interest. As long as you assist our Five Falcons Society in achieving our goal of unifying the world, we can also help you collect the Cursed Children. This is much faster than doing it secretly, and..."

Zi Yuan Xian Yi's words carried a hint of temptation as he continued, "Once our Five Soaring Society controls the lifeline of the world, you, as our partner, will gain unimaginable power and wealth. At that time, whether it's finding the Cursed Child or fulfilling any personal wish, it will become effortless."

Good heavens! Jiu Xiao thought to himself, "Good heavens!" The matter hadn't even been settled yet, and the Five Flying Association was already making empty promises. This old guy was quite adept at using the sweet and sour approach. If it were a real fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy, he would probably be completely fooled by these flowery promises.

But Jiuxiao had lived two lives; he'd probably eaten at least eighty, if not a thousand, of these pie-in-the-sky offers... However, on second thought, using the Five Soaring Societies' channels to help gather the Cursed Children wasn't a bad idea. After all, acting alone was too inefficient; having such a behemoth as an aid would undoubtedly speed things up considerably. Moreover, a betrayal at a crucial moment could weaken the Five Soaring Societies' power to the greatest extent possible.

Jiuxiao pondered in his heart, but his face remained expressionless. He nodded slightly, seemingly quite interested in Ziyuan Xianyi's proposal: "It does sound like an attractive cooperation plan. However, I have one more condition."

A hint of disdain flashed in Ziyuan Xian's eyes, then he smiled and said, "Mr. Yuan, please speak. As long as it is within the capabilities of our Five Flying Association, we will do our best to fulfill your request."

With a deep gaze, Jiuxiao slowly said, "I can't wait for you to unify the world. I need your Five Soaring Society to bring me at least 500 Cursed Children every month. If you do that, I will willingly work for you. Mr. Ziyuan, you don't want me to shirk my responsibilities, do you?"

Zi Yuanxian was taken aback. Why did those words sound so familiar? He seemed to have threatened the other party in the same way just now. This was simply going against the natural order! He twitched his lips and said, "I need to consult with headquarters about this. I think it shouldn't be a big problem."

Jiuxiao smiled and extended his hand, saying, "Then, it's a pleasure to cooperate."

Zi Yuan Xian Yi extended his hand and shook hands with Jiu Xiao, smiling, "Pleasant to cooperate." His tone carried a subtle hint of contempt, as if everything was under his control. However, unbeknownst to him, in that instant of shaking hands, Jiu Xiao had silently infused his body with a surge of fire demonic power. His life or death was now in Jiu Xiao's hands.

Chapter Ninety-Nine: A True Man is Born Between Heaven and Earth

The two sides reached an agreement: Zi Yuan Xian Yi gave Jiu Xiao a mobile phone and a month's supply of the antidote. This phone was a specially made communication tool from the Five Flying Clans, equipped with a highly encrypted communication system to ensure both the secrecy and security of information exchange between the two parties. Zi Yuan Xian Yi patiently demonstrated to Jiu Xiao how to use the phone, including how to send encrypted messages, receive task instructions, and access emergency contact shortcuts. Of course, it also included location and eavesdropping functions, though Jiu Xiao certainly wouldn't readily reveal these to him.

With the matter settled, Jiu Xiao watched the other party's departing figure, his eyes narrowing. "You like playing games, huh? I'll play you to death!" He was really looking forward to the other party's expression when they discovered the truth; that would be very interesting. He casually tossed the phone the other party had given him into his system space. Who knew if there was a bomb inside? Never overestimate the bottom line and moral compass of these ambitious individuals. After all, a certain country had engaged in such heinous acts before.

After confirming that the other party had gone far away, Jiu Xiao called each of the girls to check on their safety and said that he had something to tell them later. Although he was sure they were alright, it was always better to be cautious. He then contacted Elder Matsuzaki, who, as he had expected, had taken the children to another place for refuge after discovering the anomaly on the ground.

This incident served as a wake-up call for Jiuxiao, making him realize his weakness. Keeping these cursed children here was not a long-term solution, and the plan to relocate them all to a deserted island in another world needed to be put on the agenda.

Back at his lodgings, everyone was already waiting for him in the living room. After greeting the women, Yeon-joo, hands on her hips and raising her long, white neck, said coquettishly, "Jiu-xiao, you were so mysterious on the phone, what did you want to tell us?"

Jiuxiao's expression darkened. After surveying everyone present, she recounted in detail the events of the afternoon. When she learned that the mastermind behind the incident was Ziyuan Xianyi, Mugeng was genuinely shocked. She had a fairly strong impression of Ziyuan Xianyi, the elderly man who had once served as the steward of the Tiantong family. She never expected that this seemingly amiable old man would be a core member of a nefarious organization like the Five Flying Gang, which deepened her disillusionment with humanity.

Kisara asked, "Do you think my grandfather knows about the matter of Shigenori Senichi? Is the Tendou family behind this incident?" Her tone carried a hint of fear. The Tendou family was, after all, her ancestral home. Although they had parted ways due to their parents' differing beliefs and family conflicts, she didn't want to be enemies with her former relatives. In this timeline, Kisara's conflict with her family wasn't as irreconcilable as in the original story; at most, they would cease all contact.

Jiuxiao frowned, pondered for a moment, and then shook his head: "It should have nothing to do with the Tiantong family. Tiantong Kikunojo values ​​the power he holds extremely, and there is an irreconcilable conflict between him and the Five Flying Society. He will not allow the Five Flying Society to ride roughshod over him. If he knew that Ziyuan Xianyi was a member of the Five Flying Society, he would have killed him long ago."

After listening to Jiu Xiao's analysis, Mu Geng breathed a slight sigh of relief, but the gloom in her heart had not completely dissipated. She understood that even if the Tian Tong family was unrelated to this matter, the Five Flying Association, this behemoth hidden in the shadows, still posed a certain threat to all of them.

"Jiuxiao Jun, what should we do next? These people are really too much. They actually used those children as hostages to threaten us." Xiaoyuan clenched her fists and said angrily. For her kind heart, this kind of behavior of using innocent children as bargaining chips was simply unimaginable.

“Speaking of which, this afternoon, I did feel that the surrounding radio waves were being blocked for a period of time. I thought someone was repairing the communication equipment, so I didn’t think much of it. I never expected that it was Wu Xiang who was behind this.” Sania added with a solemn expression. His innate magic was quite sensitive to these things. In addition to being able to detect the surrounding environment, he could also receive radio waves.

Jiuxiao nodded and gave Sania a thumbs up: "As expected of Sania, you are the only one among us with this ability. But your vigilance is still a little lacking, but that can't be blamed on you, after all, the other party came prepared."

Fate also raised her little hand, as if she had something to say.

"Well, actually, Thunder Axe reminded me of this, but I didn't take it seriously. I'm sorry, Brother Jiuxiao. If I had been more vigilant, I could have prevented you from being in danger alone." Fate's little hands trembled slightly, as if she had done something wrong.

Seeing this, Jiu Xiao quickly hugged her and comforted her, "It's alright, Fate, how can you blame yourself? Those people from the Five Flying Gang are nothing but rats that can't stand the light of day. If I hadn't been thinking of turning the tables on them and sabotaging them at a crucial moment, I would have killed them long ago." His words carried an undeniable confidence, which calmed Fate down a little. Nestled tightly in Jiu Xiao's arms, Fate felt that warmth and security.

Yeon-joo, however, was furious. She puffed out her cheeks and said angrily, "Kyu-hsiao, how dare you hug another woman in front of your fiancée! You're a womanizer and a scumbag!"

Jiu Xiao was both amused and exasperated; he truly had no way to deal with Yan Zhu, this precocious little girl.

"Okay, okay, it's my fault. Do you want a hug too? I have a pretty big chest."

Jiuxiao opened his arms, a helpless yet indulgent smile on his face, trying to pull Yanzhu into his embrace. Although Yanzhu complained, her body betrayed her, and she eventually squeezed into Jiuxiao's arms, a smug smile on her face. This scene made everyone present chuckle softly, and the tense atmosphere eased considerably due to this little interlude.

"Alright, let's get back to the main topic." Jiu Xiao gently patted the two on the back, signaling them to let go, and then said seriously, "From now on, let's try to act as a group as much as possible. Although I have reached a temporary agreement with the Five Flying Association, they may not let this go easily. We must always be vigilant and not give them any opportunity to take advantage of us."

After finalizing the next course of action, everyone returned to their normal lives.

Back at the base, Zi Yuan Xian Yi found the phone he'd given to Jiu Xiao unresponsive, and couldn't help but feel disappointed. He inwardly cursed Jiu Xiao for being a cunning little fox; he'd originally planned to eavesdrop on their conversations to gather more intelligence, but now it seemed that plan had failed. However, Zi Yuan Xian Yi wasn't discouraged. Years of experience told him that every plan could have unforeseen circumstances, and the key was how to respond flexibly.

He immediately summoned the other core members of the Five Flying Association, reported the current situation, and requested instructions from above regarding the next course of action.

The next day, shortly after Jiu Xiao retrieved the phone given to him by Zi Yuan Xian Yi from his system space, he received a call request from Zi Yuan Xian Yi. The other end of the line sounded quite disgruntled: "Mr. Yuan, it's really not easy to get in touch with you. I don't even know how many times I've called you. Do you really have any sincerity in cooperating?"

Jiuxiao didn't care at all, and replied perfunctorily, "Sorry, sorry, my signal has been a bit weak. But the call went through, didn't it? Don't fuss about it. Or is the phone just a cover, and you actually have other purposes?" Jiuxiao's implication was quite obvious—he knew there was something fishy about the phone. As long as the other party didn't want to completely break off relations, they wouldn't delve deeper into this topic.

As expected, Ziyuan Xianyi was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled twice, trying to cover his embarrassment: "Hahaha, Mr. Yuan, you're overthinking it. The cell phone is just for our convenience, nothing more. Now that we're in touch, let's talk business."

A playful smile appeared on Jiu Xiao's lips. Zi Yuan Xian Yi's reaction confirmed his suspicions, but now was not the time to expose him. So, he went along with what the other party had said and asked, "Oh? I wonder what instructions Wu Xiang will give?"

Ziyuan Xianyi cleared his throat and said seriously, "It's not really an instruction. I've heard that you have a very good relationship with the Holy Emperor. As you know, our Five Flying Society's control over Tokyo is relatively weak. If you can take down the Holy Emperor, it will be a great contribution to the organization. Of course, it would be even better if you could sow discord between the Holy Emperor and Tendou Kikunojo, and then take him out as well."

Jiuxiao rolled his eyes. Kill Tendo Kikunojo? While it wouldn't be difficult for him, he had to consider Kisara's feelings; after all, Kisara was his grandfather. However, letting Tendo Kikunojo and the Gosho Association fight like dogs was a good plan. As for taking down the Holy Emperor? He wouldn't consider it for now. This woman was currently only thinking about the safety of the Tokyo area; conquering her would be too difficult. Jiuxiao wanted more than just her body; he wanted her heart too.

However, he didn't directly refuse Ziyuan Xianyi, but instead played coy: "Mr. Ziyuan, what kind of person do you take me, Yuan Jiuxiao, for? You actually want me to sell my body for profit? I can't do such a thing. A true man is born between heaven and earth, how can he live a life of subservience to others for long? Ah, no, wrong topic. How can I use a woman to rise to power? Even if I, Yuan Jiuxiao, die from poisoning on the spot today, die outside, or jump off the Ginza Building, I will not do such a thing as selling myself!"

Jiu Xiao's words were filled with righteous indignation, leaving Zi Yuanxian on the other end of the phone completely stunned. Is this kid really that upright?

On the other end of the phone, Zi Yuanxian tapped the table rhythmically with his index finger, saying with dissatisfaction, "What exactly do you want? I'm not discussing this with you, I'm giving you orders. Don't forget, your life is still in our hands."

Jiuxiao wasn't angry. There was no need to get angry with a dying man; he might as well take the opportunity to gain some benefits.

"What do I want? I need more money! You Wuxiang Association can't possibly make me work for free, can you? No way, no way, is the famous Wuxiang Association such a stingy miser?"

Zi Yuanxian was so angry he laughed. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. His voice was cold: "Kid, don't go too far! Our Five Flying Society has already agreed to find you 500 cursed children every month. If you don't know what's good for you, don't blame us for being impolite."

Jiuxiao quickly adopted a pitiful posture, saying aggrievedly, "Mr. Ziyuan, you don't know, I have to support so many people right now, where would I find the spare money to complete the Five Flying Association's mission? You want me to get the Holy Emperor, but let me ask you, when pursuing a woman, don't you first need to get a good outfit? Don't you need to find a high-end restaurant for a date? As the highest ruler of Tokyo, shouldn't I give the Holy Emperor designer gifts? Moreover, to shoot the general, you must first shoot the horse, shouldn't you bribe the people around the Holy Emperor? All of this costs money! I'm penniless right now, I'm practically begging on the streets. How about this, I won't ask for much, just give me 10 billion yen as operating expenses first, and I'll ask you for more if that's not enough."

"10 billion? Why don't you just rob a bank? And you're asking us for more than that? Do you really think our Five Flying Association's money grows on trees?" On the other end of the phone, Zi Yuan Xian Yi's roar almost pierced the receiver and struck Jiu Xiao's eardrums.

However, Jiu Xiao just smiled lightly, completely ignoring the other party's words. He said slowly and deliberately, "Mr. Zi Yuan, you are joking. Banks generally don't keep 10 billion in cash on hand. Besides, robbing a bank is illegal. I am a law-abiding citizen. Why would I do such a thing?"

It must be said that Jiuxiao's words were reasonable and convincing. "What the hell?" Ziyuan Xianyi's chest heaved violently as he said irritably, "No, no, at most I'll give you 200 million in support, and we need to see results within a year, otherwise, you'll bear the consequences."

Jiu Xiao's lips curled up slightly. Although two hundred million was less than he had expected, it was still a considerable sum, enough for him to make some careful plans. He pretended to think for a moment, then "reluctantly" agreed, "Alright, two hundred million it is. Sigh, what bad luck, looks like I'll have to pay for it myself."

Zi Yuanxian snorted coldly, not believing a word Jiu Xiao said. Two hundred million was more than enough to seduce a woman, even if she were the Holy Emperor; why would he need to pay out of his own pocket? But secretly, he breathed a sigh of relief. After all, problems that could be solved with money weren't really problems. He coldly warned, "Don't worry, the Five Flying Association always keeps its word. But you must remember, our patience is limited. Don't keep us waiting too long."

Jiu Xiao hung up the phone, his smile never fading. Two hundred million! Wow, even in yen, that's no small sum. He got it just by talking. This deal couldn't be more profitable.

A few days later, the money was transferred to Jiu Xiao's bank account. Combined with the rewards from the Holy Emperor and the Sima family, he earned 4 million in less than a week. For the first time, Jiu Xiao realized that making money could be so easy.

Days passed, and Jiu Xiao vaguely remembered that the Black Bullet storyline was about to begin. Lately, he had been paying attention to the Tokyo police's requests, looking for missions to eradicate Gastrea invading the safe zone. As a transmigrator, role-playing games were also an unavoidable part of his experience.

Chapter 100 I'm Interested in Your Daughter

As the saying goes, perseverance pays off. On a sunny afternoon, Jiu Xiao noticed a police report from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department regarding a suspected Gastrea attack in a residential area. When Jiu Xiao arrived at the scene with Yan Zhu, the police officers had already been waiting for some time.

Looking at the two who were late—though not actually late, just a few minutes earlier than agreed—the officers showed signs of impatience. They were already dissatisfied with the government's law requiring civilian presence in cases involving gastrulators. The government's intention in enacting this law was to reduce police casualties, but many officers felt it was stealing their credit.