{"id":8641,"date":"2019-09-02T18:00:01","date_gmt":"2019-09-02T22:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=8641"},"modified":"2025-09-08T18:21:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T22:21:44","slug":"death-progress-bar-51","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/death-progress-bar-51\/","title":{"rendered":"Death Progress Bar 51"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Shi Jin was indignant at being called stupid yet again (even if indirectly this time), but but at the same time, doubt crept into his heart. \u201cXiao Si, am I really not smart?\u201d He asked in his mind.<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si said, with an air of detachment, <It\u2019s all right, you can ask Darling to buy you a lot of walnuts.><\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin fell silent. He decided to banish Xiao Si to the \u201csmall black room\u201d for the time being.<\/span><\/p>

The deck was quiet. Everyone was watching the conference room nervously, and no one spoke.<\/span><\/p>

The purpose of today’s meeting was to re-register the legal underworld organizations and collect suggestions for new ones.<\/span><\/p>

Re-registering the legal organizations was simple, and with the cooperation of the leaders, it was finished in less than an hour. To no one\u2019s surprise, Pegasus\u2019 name didn\u2019t appear on the list. Everyone glanced at the extraordinarily quiet Zuo Yang. When they saw him reading a document with his head bowed, as if he didn\u2019t notice their gazes at all, they looked away, bored.<\/span><\/p>

After the re-registration, it was time for what the leaders cared about the most\u2014proposing candidates for the new legal organizations.<\/span><\/p>

Zhang Zhuoyuan handed out a blank sheet of paper to all the leaders with the recommendation quota, announced that the meeting would be suspended for half an hour, and opened the door.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun tore the sheet of paper directly after receiving it then moved his wheelchair towards the door.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin rushed over the moment he saw it.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cAre you thirsty? Do you want some juice?\u201d He took out a bottle of said beverage from who knows where and handed it to Lian Jun.<\/span><\/p>

“No, there was water in the conference room,” Lian Jun denied but still reached for the bottle, twisted it open, and took a sip. He motioned for the teenager to push the wheelchair to a more secluded part of the deck and asked, \u201cWeren\u2019t you bored waiting outside?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNo, there were Gua Nine and Uncle Long to talk to.\u201d As Shi Jin answered, out of the corner of his eye, he saw Zuo Yang leaving the conference room. He leaned closer to Lian Jun and asked, lowering his voice, \u201cIs Zuo Yang bothering you today?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun shook his head. \u201cNo, this meeting is too important for that. If he intends to make trouble, he\u2019ll wait until afterward.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin couldn\u2019t help but glance towards Nine Eagles\u2019 ship and frown.<\/span><\/p>

Today was the third and final day of the conference. Didn\u2019t that mean, after the meeting was over, the other organizations would leave and the authorities withdraw? Was Nine Eagles biding its time until no one could interfere before running as wild as it wanted?<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun noticed the direction of his gaze. \u201cDon’t worry, I have my own arrangements,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin looked at him. He noted his calm, confident appearance and felt almost at ease. As a few minutes of the break had already been wasted on this displeasing matter, he busily changed the subject and chatted about more enjoyable topics.<\/span><\/p>

Half an hour later, the break ended, and the leaders returned to the conference room one after another, each handing the no-longer-blank sheet of paper to Zhang Zhuoyuan.<\/span><\/p>

After he collected them all, he asked one of his assistants to sort them out. Meanwhile, he announced last year\u2019s candidates who successfully passed the review. He then asked the leaders who\u2019d recommended them to notify the approved organizations, so they could report to the officials and go through the formalities as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>

When the results were announced, some were happy, and some were disappointed. Zuo Yang\u2019s face was dark\u2014it was clear the organization he recommended last year had not passed. Lu Shan, on the other hand, smiled as if she heard good news.<\/span><\/p>

That over with, Zhang Zhuoyuan took the list of this year\u2019s candidates compiled by the assistant. First, he read it out in public as customary then made copies and handed them out to everyone. The leaders would go back and discuss it privately, then, if anyone found an organization that didn\u2019t meet the recommendation criteria, they were welcome to mention it in the afternoon meeting.<\/span><\/p>

This officially concluded the morning meeting.<\/span><\/p>

After Lian Jun left the conference room, he handed his copy of the list to Gua One and indicated they\u2019d return to the cabin first.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin pushed Lian Jun’s wheelchair and glanced at the list curiously. Seeing that it was just full of strange names, without any marks or annotations, he asked, puzzled, \u201cWhy was everyone so excited to get this list?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cBecause this is only a draft, not the final version. It will be verified in the afternoon meeting, and everyone has a say in which organizations will be eliminated, that\u2019s why they\u2019re excited,\u201d Gua Two answered, catching up with them. He glanced at the list in Gua One\u2019s hand, and his eyebrows climbed high. \u201cNurturing Path? Is that organization not\u2026 <\/span>Cough<\/span><\/em>, Madame Lu Shan\u2019s choices are interesting every year.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin eyed him suspiciously. \u201cHow do you know it was recommended by Madame Lu Shan? There\u2019s nothing on the list except names.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI guessed,\u201d Gua Two evaded. Seeing that the teenager wanted to continue asking, he hurriedly looked at Gua One and changed the topic, \u201cCan you determine Nine Eagles\u2019 candidate?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Gua One studied the list then frowned and shook his head. \u201cI\u2019m not sure\u2026 Jun-shao, Zuo Yang seems to have changed his recommendation at the last moment\u2014according to our investigation, it should\u2019ve been Desperado.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cIt\u2019s not surprising,\u201d Lian Jun mollified. \u201cDon\u2019t worry, we will know Nine Eagles\u2019 candidate soon.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

His words made Gua One recall something, and he patted his forehead, expression easing. He folded the list and put it into his pocket, no longer speculating. Gua Two and the rest also understood Lian Jun\u2019s unspoken meaning and tacitly changed the topic.<\/span><\/p>

Only Shi Jin was still at sea. He looked at the others\u2019 faces, wanting to ask, but held back. Wrinkling his eyebrows, he pondered whether his intelligence was really a little lacking.<\/span><\/p>

Half an hour later, while having lunch, Lian Jun received a call from Zhang Zhuoyuan. After a brief exchange, he gave Gua One a name. In turn, Gua One fished out the list, quickly found the name and circled it, then handed the paper to Gua Nine.<\/span><\/p>

With the air of an Old West gunslinger, Gua Nine pulled out his laptop, plugged it into an outlet in the restaurant box, and hammered away at the keyboard.<\/span><\/p>

This series of actions didn\u2019t escape Shi Jin\u2019s eyes. He lowered his head, eating in silence\u2014it turned out Zhang Zhuyuan was their informant\u2026 How did he ever forget Lian Jun was someone who had close ties with the authorities?<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhy are you eating plain rice? Is the food not to your liking?\u201d Lian Jun suddenly appeared by his side. As he spoke, he pushed a few of the dishes closer and affectionately helped him put some in his bowl.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin eyed the extra beef but raised his chopsticks and ate it. After chewing and swallowing it, he finally came to a decision. He looked at Lian Jun seriously and said, \u201cJun-shao, buy me some walnuts, please.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun observed him silently for a moment, then fondly touched his head and said, \u201cOkay.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

He didn\u2019t even ask why.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Shi Jin suddenly felt a little disheartened. He shook Lian Jun\u2019s hand off, bowed his head, and took a big mouthful of rice.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Before the afternoon meeting, Lian Jun received more information compiled by Gua Nine.<\/span><\/p>

This year, Nine Eagles\u2019 candidate was a very new, small organization called Rattlesnake. If not for the referee\u2019s obligation to provide the authorities with detailed information about the recommended organization, who in turn sent it to Gua Nine, he might not have found out much about it on such short notice.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI followed a lead found in the information Zhang Zhuoyuan gave us and found out Rattlesnake has ties to a certain organization in the Southeast called Python. Python is a subordinate organization of Gunfire, which in turn cooperates with Nine Eagles,\u201d Gua Nine succinctly explained the chain of connections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two couldn’t help but sneer. \u201cWhat the fuck? Nine Eagles recommended a secret subsidiary of a foreign organization for the official review process? Does it want to help foreign organizations infiltrate the country?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The underworld organizations in China were fighting amongst themselves, that was true, but this was the equivalent of letting a wolf into the house. Did Nine Eagles think the internal situation not chaotic enough?<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNo wonder Zuo Yang seems fearless\u2014it turns out he found a powerful backer. A pity he sold out his homeland in the process,\u201d Gua One said icily, his face dark.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun closed the folder, put it down, and tapped on his wheelchair armrest. \u201cNine Eagles can\u2019t stay,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>

Everyone\u2019s expression turned solemn. Gua One and Gua Two exchanged glances, then Gua One began, \u201cJun-shao, you mean \u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun nodded and ordered, \u201cGua Nine, send this to Zhang Zhuoyuan. He will know what to do.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Gua Nine confirmed. He took the folder, went back to his laptop, and continued to hammer away at the keyboard.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin sat quietly at the side, listening to the various conversations that suddenly broke out. He remembered Long Shi was still on Nine Eagles\u2019 ship and frowned.<\/span><\/p>

The afternoon meeting started on time. Shi Jin took his usual place at the corner of the deck.<\/span><\/p>

The meeting was stormy since the very beginning. And, no wonder: some leaders wanted to get rid of certain organizations on the list, some wanted to protect the organizations they recommended, and some, following the principle of \u201cletting others benefit is letting themselves suffer losses,\u201d tried their best to muddy the waters. Let\u2019s not forget about the organizations with only half a recommendation who had to pair up to propose a candidate. As such, the conference room soon became completely chaotic which lead to the atmosphere on deck also becoming somewhat edgy.<\/span><\/p>

The underworld bosses argued till they were red-faced and breathless. It made Lian Jun, who simply observed from the sidelines, seem out of place.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin watched the names on the big projector screen in the conference room change one by one and stole a glance at Zuo Yang now and then. As time went by, his nerves became tenser and tenser.<\/span><\/p>

About two hours later, the name “Rattlesnake” finally appeared. Zuo Yang, slumped in his chair as if bored, unconsciously turned a pen in his fingers, but didn\u2019t speak\u2014he didn\u2019t even take a second glance at the screen. It seemed like Rattlesnake had nothing to do with him, and he wasn\u2019t interested in such a small organization.<\/span><\/p>

Zhang Zhuoyuan, as usual, displayed the information provided by the referee first. After briefly summing it up, he announced that everyone could discuss and submit their opinions on whether the organization could enter the official review process.<\/span><\/p>

The crowd quieted for a moment, everyone looking at everyone else. Clearly, no one knew much about Rattlesnake. After a whispered discussion, the leader of one of the small organizations broke the silence: \u201cI have no objections.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun glanced over at the man, remembering his name and organization.<\/span><\/p>

Once one person spoke, the others followed. The majority didn\u2019t object. After all, they had a limited number of vetoes and didn\u2019t want to waste them on some unknown small fry\u2014they\u2019d rather get rid of a few more threatening medium-sized organizations.<\/span><\/p>

The discussion time of a quarter-hour passed quickly. Zhang Zhuoyuan counted everyone’s votes and finally asked, \u201cIs there anyone who has an objection? If not, this organization will pass.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

At this point, Rattlesnake staying on the list seemed to be a foregone conclusion. Zuo Yang still looked bored, but the pen turning in his hand spun with more fluidity.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI do,\u201d Lian Jun said. This was the first time he spoke during this meeting, and also the first time he vetoed a candidate.<\/span><\/p>

The pen in Zuo Yang\u2019s hand ceased moving, and his eyebrows twitched. Before he could think, he asked, \u201cWhy do you object?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun glanced at him and ignored the question. \u201cNine Eagles seems to care about this small organization\u2014I haven\u2019t heard you speak for others before.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

This sentence was full of meaning. Finally realizing he\u2019d fallen into Lian Jun\u2019s trap, Zuo Yang choked then hurried to salvage the situation: \u201cI just think it’s strange. I care about it? Don\u2019t you mean yourself? After all, this is the first time you\u2019ve spoken.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cOf course I care,\u201d Lian Jun answered with an expression as if it was the most natural thing in the world. \u201cSnakes disgust me, so I object, but what\u2019s with your reaction? It seems you like snakes?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Zuo Yang\u2019s face distorted, and he almost crushed the pen in his hand.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun\u2019s words were unambiguous, so how could the rest of the leaders not understand what was going on? They took another look at the information on the screen, their expressions changing\u2014since Zuo Yang reacted so strongly, Rattlesnake must\u2019ve been recommended by Nine Eagles.<\/span><\/p>

Taking the lead, Old Ghost raised his voice, \u201cDirector Zhang, I change my vote. Rattlesnake hasn\u2019t been set-up for long, its qualifications are lacking, and the number of its members is weird. I think it\u2019s much too early for it to appear on this list, and it should be removed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The leaders of other organizations also woke up and changed their previous votes, finding all sorts of reasons why Rattlesnake wasn\u2019t a suitable candidate.<\/span><\/p>

Zhang Zhuoyuan let himself be convinced and held the vote again. Finally, after getting the results, he crossed out Rattlesnake\u2019s name.<\/span><\/p>

Zuo Yang was so angry he slammed his fist on the table. He stopped pretending to be bored, staring icily at Lian Jun instead.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun returned to being a silent onlooker and continued to ignore him.<\/span><\/p>

The list was long, so to nobody\u2019s surprise, the meeting was extended. By the time all the dust settled, night had already begun to fall.<\/span><\/p>

The afterglow of the setting sun fell on the deck. The subdued light softened the contours and muted the colors. Unexpectedly, it infused a meeting of underworld bosses with a warm feeling.<\/span><\/p>

Liu Zhenjun came down from the bridge and stood with Zhang Zhuoyuan, who led the organization leaders to the deck and thanked them for their cooperation, hoping they would have an opportunity to cooperate again, and other such clich\u00e9s. Then, he announced the conference was a great success and officially declared its end.<\/span><\/p>

In fact, the surging undercurrents aside, this year’s conference was quite peaceful. There were no open conflicts between organizations, no shootouts, and no brainless attempts to challenge the authorities or Lian Jun. Everyone actually behaved, which was as rare as snow in summer.<\/span><\/p>

The raised deck fence had been lowered so everyone could return to their ships.<\/span><\/p>

The underworld bosses didn\u2019t bother to exchange false pleasantries with the officials\u2014they left and never looked back. Soon, the number of people on the deck halved.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun sat next to Zhang Zhuoyuan, accompanying him for the last time.<\/span><\/p>

No one noticed when Zuo Yang stood before him. Ignoring both Zhang Zhuoyuan and Liu Zhenjun, he asked coldly, \u201cLian Jun, you seem to target me. You have a death wish?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun didn\u2019t bother to look at him. Watching the sunset, he said mildly, \u201cDeath wish? I don’t have much to ask for in life, I just need to live longer than you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Zuo Yang\u2019s face darkened. Suddenly, he grabbed his subordinate\u2019s gun and chambered the bullet.<\/span><\/p>

Everyone’s expression changed. Gua One, standing behind Lian Jun, and Liu Zhenjun, beside him, exchanged quick glances, then one stepped forward to block, and the other pulled out his gun. Shi Jin, who was heading that way, paled and sprinted forward.<\/span><\/p>

“It’s all right,” Lian Jun stopped Gua One.<\/span><\/p>

The next second, Zuo Yang aimed at the sky and pulled the trigger then threw the gun back to his subordinate. He gave Gua One a glance full of disdain and said to Liu Zhenjun, \u201cCan you move your gun away, Admiral? \u2018The authorities can\u2019t harm the conference participants\u2019\u2014you couldn\u2019t have forgotten this rule?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Liu Zhenjun lowered the gun and warned, \u201cDon\u2019t mess around, or you might see that though your ship arrived here easily, it might have trouble leaving.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

That was a naked threat. Zuo Yang\u2019s face looked even uglier, but he held on to his temper. Facing Lian Jun, he said, \u201cYou did all this just to force me to show my hand? All right, I\u2019ll show it to you\u2014remember to take a good look.\u201d He gave Lian Jun a malicious glance, stepped onto the gangway, and left.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin had gotten close enough to hear his words and instinctively stood in front of Lian Jun to protect him. He scanned the surroundings vigilantly, looking for Zuo Yang\u2019s potential traps.<\/span><\/p>

Uncle Long, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said, \u201cJun-shao, look at Nine Eagles\u2019 ship.\u201d His voice was somewhat agitated.<\/span><\/p>

Everyone turned in that direction.<\/span><\/p>

A thin man was suddenly dragged onto the spacious deck by Zuo Yang\u2019s subordinates. He was rudely pulled to his feet and turned to face the government ship.<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si screamed excitedly, <It\u2019s Long Shi! Zuo Yang let him out!><\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s heart beat faster, and he unconsciously took a step in the man\u2019s direction, then noticed they were still divided by the stretch of water and backed away. Unfortunately, though Long Shi finally appeared in the open, it was impossible to grab him.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two couldn\u2019t help but turn to Lian Jun and say, \u201cJun-shao, it\u2019s Long Shi.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Everyone was excited but Lian Jun, on the contrary, was calm. He spared Long Shi just a short glance then looked at Gua Three by his side and commanded, \u201cPack up and prepare to move back to our ship.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cJun-shao,\u201d Gua One called out, unable to endure. The angry Zuo Yang brought Long Shi to the deck, and Nine Eagles\u2019 ship was just next to Annihilation\u2019s\u2014they only needed to inform Gua Five, and they could go into action. Right now, their chances of successfully getting the traitor back were pretty high.<\/span><\/p>

But Lian Jun waved his hand. \u201cDon\u2019t be fooled, it\u2019s a trap,\u201d he said. Seeing that Shi Jin still stared at Nine Eagles\u2019 ship, he reached out, grabbed his dangling hand, and pulled him to his side.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin returned to himself and looked at him. \u201cJun-shao, I can\u2014\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYou can <\/span>nothing<\/span><\/em>,\u201d Lian Jun cut him off. He motioned the teenager to push the wheelchair and turned to Zhang Zhuoyuan to take his leave.<\/span><\/p>

The official also noticed the commotion on Nine Eagles\u2019 ship. \u201cDo you need help?\u201d He asked.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun shook his head. \u201cNo, at this moment, the government shouldn\u2019t confront Nine Eagles openly, it would have a negative impact. I\u2019ll handle this by myself.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Zhang Zhuoyuan frowned but didn\u2019t insist. He only said to call him if Lian Jun changed his mind and let his subordinates escort Annihilation’s members back to their ship.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin, unaccustomed to the swaying of the gangway, wisely asked Gua One to take over pushing the wheelchair and moved to walk in the rear. His attention was still on the deck of Nine Eagles\u2019 ship.<\/span><\/p>

Zuo Yang didn\u2019t return to his cabin but stood next to Long Shi, the knife in his hand glistening coldly. He used it to trace lines on Long Shi\u2019s body, glancing at Lian Jun from time to time.<\/span><\/p>

The traitorous doctor was likely drugged; his eyes were half-closed, and he didn\u2019t look completely conscious.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun and his party were the last to return. By the time they stepped on the deck of their ship, the government ship was almost completely freed from the spider web of gangways.<\/span><\/p>

Now, they were very close to Nine Eagles\u2019 ship, and Long Shi\u2019s appearance could be seen clearly.<\/span><\/p>

It was a standard handsome face, but unnaturally so, with obvious traces of plastic surgery. Gua One and the others frowned while Uncle Long\u2019s face was heavy. He clenched his fists, trying to suppress his emotions.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun still treated Zuo Yang, or rather the whole Nine Eagles\u2019 vessel, as air. After the official clear-out signal, he ordered Gua Five, who was in charge of Annihilation\u2019s ship, to dismantle the gangway and prepare for the return voyage.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Five immediately set people to do that.<\/span><\/p>

It wasn\u2019t only them\u2014after the clear-out signal, all organizations swung into action, and the gangways which spun on the sea for three days like a gigantic cobweb began to disappear. First, the outermost ships released the connection between each other and dispersed, allowing the vessels closer to the middle move, and the whole operation was repeated.<\/span><\/p>

In less than half an hour, only the ships of the large organizations and the government remained.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun stayed on the deck this entire time, helping the officials keep an eye on the other organizations\u2019 departures.<\/span><\/p>

Zuo Yang didn\u2019t leave either, just watched Lian Jun with a strange expression on his face. From time to time he drew a bloody line on Long Shi\u2019s body like some kind of psychopath.<\/span><\/p>

These actions made Shi Jin extremely nervous, and the furrow between his eyebrows became deeper and deeper.<\/span><\/p>

The cuts Zuo Yang made weren\u2019t deep, but Long Shi\u2019s condition seemed pretty bad. If things continued like this, he would be tortured to death. If he died, the poison formula would be gone with him.<\/span><\/p>

Another ten minutes passed. Only Annihilation, Nine Eagles, Phantom, and the government vessels were still present. All the gangways were dismantled.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun stopped staring at the sea and ordered their ship to set off.<\/span><\/p>

Gua One, Shi Jin, and the others had been forcing themselves to hold still, but they were about to reach the limit of their endurance\u2014they were going to leave just like that? What about Long Shi and the poison formula?<\/span><\/p>

Zuo Yang, however, broke the deadlock before any of them could. Seeing that Lian Jun intended to leave, he lost his patience and stabbed the knife deep in Long Shi\u2019s arm.<\/span><\/p>

The pain seemed to break the fog enveloping the man\u2019s brain. He screamed and opened his eyes, confused; it took him a moment to notice Lian Jun sitting in the wheelchair across from him. Then, a feverish, fanatical expression appeared on his face, and he shouted, \u201cJun-shao! Jun-shao, save me! I served you for so many years\u2014I did everything you ordered me to, remember? Please help me!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u2018I did everything you ordered me to\u2019!? What\u2019s with those intentionally ambiguous words!?<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Gua One and the others glared at Long Shi, scowling.<\/span><\/p>

Suddenly, Xiao Si shrieked, panicked, <JinJin, Darling\u2019s progress bar began to rise just after Long Shi started calling for help! It\u2019s already reached 950!><\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin looked at Lian Jun\u2019s bar in shock. Indeed, though it steadily fell since the other large organizations left, it increased every time Long Shi shouted\u2014in the blink of an eye, it had risen to 980. The last thread of reason in his mind snapped. He pulled out his gun, aimed at Long Shi, and snarled, \u201cShut the fuck up! Open your mouth again, and I\u2019ll shoot you!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Whoa.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

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