Some of the recruits who have not met the standard are undergoing punitive training, continuously doing pull-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups, their sweat soaking through their clothes.

Further inside, you can see a spacious garage with advanced tactical motorcycles and armored vehicles parked inside, with top lights shining on them, reflecting the unique shiny feel of metal.

Cao Yilin led KK into a building at the end of the playground, inside, mercenaries were constantly passing through, each wearing clothes with the same badge pattern—a ferocious saber-toothed tiger.

Many mercenaries gathered in the rest area, with cards and chips scattered on the folding tables, happily playing cards with laughter and noise rising one after another.

From time to time, people glanced at Cao Yilin and KK, sizing them up.

The unfamiliar environment made KK seem a bit withdrawn, he tentatively asked, “Are these people mercenaries? Whose territory is this mercenary corps?”

Cao Yilin just smiled without saying a word, and took KK on the elevator to the basement.

The basement of this base is not as spacious as the Edge Mansion, it only has one floor, with iron doors partitioning different rooms, and the air is filled with a damp smell brought by poor ventilation.

Cao Yilin pushed open the iron door and walked into a room, saying, “Director, the person has arrived.”

KK followed him inside, where the lighting was dim, there were no windows around, only a ventilation system connecting to the outside, creating a very oppressive feeling.

KK, trying to appear less cowardly, adopted his slick demeanor from the frontier, stuffing his hands in his pockets and clicking his tongue at the person sitting in the shadows, “Yo, heard you wanted to see me?”

The person stood up and stepped out of the shadow, and the lamp above illuminated his face with a sinister smile.

KK’s face instantly changed dramatically, he subconsciously retreated: “Ou Chenyu?!”

Ou Chenyu’s gray eyes narrowed slightly, carrying a mysterious smile, “Meeting again, little guy.”

KK, scared, picked up a chair to block in front of him, and warily stared at him: “What do you want? Last time you pushed me down the stairs and nearly broke my teeth, how are you going to mess with me this time?!”

Ou Chenyu laughed lightly, sitting casually on the table, his voice soft, “Don’t be nervous, last time was just a little misunderstanding, didn’t I compensate you in your pocket?”

KK instinctively touched the gold bar in his pocket.

Having come to his senses, he looked at Cao Yilin, his eyebrows tightly furrowed, “Turns out you’re with the saber-toothed tiger? Damn! That bar, that gambling game, were all traps you laid for me?!”

Cao Yilin said seriously, “Hey, Master K, your words are not right. Did I force you to drink that night? Did I force you to play cards?

“Besides, you won so much money that night, can winning be called a trap? Brother, I meant well, you can’t curse me like that.”

KK wanted to say something further, but Ou Chenyu raised his hand to interrupt, “Let’s not talk about the past, let’s discuss something practical. Interested in working for me?”

KK rubbed his nose, sideways glancing at him, “Why? You want me to betray Su Mo big brother?”

Ou Chenyu smiled faintly, “Not called betrayal, just cooperation. Cao Yilin, after all, is an outsider, some core areas he cannot enter, some secrets he cannot uncover.”

“But you’re an original elder who followed Su Mo from the start, surely your mind is filled with many things and you have easier access to the Edge Mansion.”

With the other party needing him, KK gained some confidence, sitting down and crossing his legs, speaking quite boldly, “If we talk about this kind of business, you should show some sincerity first, right?”

Ou Chenyu smiled, “The price, Cao Yilin has quoted you, 20 gold bars each 500 grams, converting to 5 million cash.”

“Your task is also simple, just stay in touch with me, help me gather news, scout intelligence, obtain some confidential documents, etc. In the process, Cao Yilin will assist you at any time.”

KK did not immediately respond, merely glancing at him coldly.

Cao Yilin persuaded earnestly, “Master K, I understand your concerns. But now Su Mo looks down on you, everyone at the Edge looks down on you, do you still want to work for them?”

“Director Ou truly values talent, he repeatedly instructed me to win you over as a talent, cannot let you be buried.”

“Once we bring down the Edge together, you will be a great contributor in the saber-toothed tiger, and by that time, you can have whatever you want, these gold bars will merely be a drizzle.”

KK crossed his arms leaning on the back of the chair, he lowered his head and pondered for a long time before saying in a deep voice, “I urgently need money, give me the gold bars first.”

Ou Chenyu: “I’ll first give you one-fourth.”

KK: “Half, I really urgently need money, damn it… my phone is constantly bombarded with debt calls… give me half, and I’ll agree to the deal.”

Ou Chenyu narrowed his eyes at him, after a moment, silently snapped his fingers.

Cao Yilin fetched a suitcase from the back storage, upon opening it, he placed it before KK, inside were 9 gold bars each 500 grams, along with the ones in his pocket, just half.

KK’s eyes shone, unable to contain his joy, his hands trembled with excitement, he ran his hands over each gold bar, closed the suitcase, and held it tightly in his arms.

KK stood up and proactively reached out to Ou Chenyu, smiling, “I’ll be with you from now on, Grand Captain Ou.”

Ou Chenyu’s lips slightly curved up, his gray eyes deep as if lacking focus.

He did not shake KK’s hand, instead slowly said, “No rush, I have one more welcoming gift for you.”

KK was curious, “Oh? So courteous? What is it?”

Ou Chenyu gestured for him, “Bring your ear closer, it’s a surprise, I’ll tell you secretly.”

KK approached, leaned his ear forward, waiting for Ou Chenyu to reveal the surprising gift.

The room was silent, even the sound of breathing was faintly audible.

“Thud!” Without warning, KK felt an irresistible force, his head was pressed down hard hitting the table.

The pressure and pain spread from his head, KK opened his eyes shocked, seeing Ou Chenyu’s face full of ruthlessness.

Ou Chenyu grabbed KK’s hair, pulled out a gun and pressed it against his temple, cursing loudly, “Do you damn well take me for a fool? Ah?!”

“Joining that guy named Su to set me up with a charade of bitter deeds for me to watch?”

“You wrote the script pretty well, pretending to be addicted to gambling, pretending to steal money and then taking a beating, you really worked hard!”

Feeling the cold gun barrel on his head, KK was so scared tears rolled out, he screamed shrilly, “What are you doing?! Don’t shoot! Brother! Don’t shoot!!”

Ou Chenyu pushed the gun barrel tighter, snarled, “Damn it! I am, after all, one of the ‘Celestial Abyss Star’ of the ‘New Moon Seven Stars’ in the mercenary realm, you’re mocking me as a monkey?”

“These days performing joyously in front of Cao Yilin, was it fun? How about I contact Yueska, and award you a little golden man?”

KK cried and screamed, his voice hoarse, “I don’t understand what you’re saying!”

Ou Chenyu hit his head with the gun butt, glaringly cursed, “About to die and still stubborn? Let me tell you, I brought the saber-toothed tiger to its current position, relying first on strength, second on intelligence warfare.”

“Whether someone is an undercover sent by my rival, I can see it at a glance!”

“I say, is that guy named Su mentally ill? Sending others at least, why specifically you?”

“You, an original elder from the start of the corps establishment, easily persuaded to betray? Do you think I’m an idiot?!”

KK’s eyes widened, trembling and crying, “I really don’t know what you’re talking about! Brother! I beg you, put away the gun, okay?!”

Ou Chenyu spat on the ground, his eyes showing a vicious look, “Alright, stubborn mouth. Cao Yilin, hold him down!”

Cao Yilin stepped forward and pressed KK down, grinned and said, “Master K, sorry~”

Ou Chenyu subsequently shouted to the outside, “Bring that thing in!”

“Vroom——” The roaring sound of a chainsaw started.

Ou Chenyu took the heavy chainsaw handed by a companion, lifted it above KK’s neck, and grinned fiercely, “That guy named Su likes to saw people, right? Alright, today I’ll saw you into pieces and send them back to him!”

Ou Chenyu raised the chainsaw, slashing towards KK’s neck…

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