Chapter 115 Can she still save her hands?
Maduri
A truly lawless zone in the world, where two extreme worlds are clearly divided.
One is an affluent area, a place of nightly revelry and extravagance, firmly controlled by an extremely mysterious nobleman—Mr. Xi. No one has ever seen his true face, only that he wields immense power.
The other is a poor area, where the air is always filled with an atmosphere of decay and despair, and it is controlled by a gang leader named Zhan Xiao.
According to rumors, Zhan Xiao was ruthless, decisive, and extremely cruel. The amount of blood on his hands was more than the amount of water others had drunk.
In Maduri, only Mr. Xi and Zhan Xiao wore masks, one gold and the other silver. Anyone who had ever seen their true faces no longer exists!
This is a paradise for shady dealings; as long as you can afford the price, you can buy anything you want in the world, including souls.
When Gu Xingnian entered Maduri, it was already evening the next day. Stepping onto that desolate place, she instantly felt that the air was filled with the smell of blood.
They stayed in an inconspicuous hotel in an affluent area.
The room was ordinary, but it was clean and simple. She had to keep a low profile; she didn't want to be killed as soon as she landed.
When she entered the capital, she wore a mask and pulled her hat brim down low, as if she wanted to wrap herself up like a rice dumpling.
Night falls and the city lights come on.
Gu Xingnian and Xia Tang then slipped away to the legendary Red House.
This red house, despite its auspicious name, is actually an intelligence black market in Maduri.
Here, as long as you can afford the price, there's no news you can't buy.
A little boy with bright red hair greeted them, but his eyes were unusually mature.
"Heavenly King covers the Earth Tiger?" The little boy tilted his head, his voice crisp and clear.
Before Gu Xingnian could speak, Xia Tang interjected with a grin, "Mushrooms are two yuan and fifty cents!"
Wow, this code is really down-to-earth.
The little boy pouted, clearly not satisfied with the hastily revised code, but still led them into the secret room.
"Speak, what do you want to know? If the price is right, you'll be satisfied." A gentleman in his sixties came out, wearing small round glasses, and his suit was a bit old but very presentable.
Without wasting any words, Gu Xingnian pushed a photo over, showing a solitary white building.
"I'm looking for this place."
The old man stared at the photo for a long time, then tapped it with his fingertip.
"The water tower warehouse in the western forest. To get there, you have to go through the rubber plantation first."
He paused, then added, "The rubber plantation is Mr. West's territory. Without his badge, not even a fly can get in."
“Mr. Xi?” Gu Xingnian raised an eyebrow.
"Yes, it's that god who controls the entire wealthy district, the lord of Los Castle—Mr. West." The old man's tone was filled with awe. "You outsiders, if you want to get by in the wealthy district, you can't move an inch without seeing Mr. West."
"Then where can we catch Mr. Xi?" Xia Tang asked.
The old gentleman twirled his bead and said, "The arena will reopen tomorrow, and Mr. Xi will most likely be there to join the fun. You can try your luck there. If he's not there, then you'll have to go to the auction, but the threshold for the auction is extremely high; ordinary people can't get in."
Gu Xingnian took a golden object and placed it on the table. "I want an admission ticket."
The old man's eyes were fixed on the glittering gold object, and he couldn't take his eyes off it. He then took out a small, round gold pendant from his pocket and gave it to her.
"Take this and tell him you're Lao Wu's friend. Oh, and remember to change 2.5 yuan to 3.5 yuan."
He added, "Remember, never touch Mr. Xi's body, or you'll get your hand chopped off."
Gu Xingnian and Xia Tang exchanged a glance, thanked each other, and then left.
As Xia Tang was leaving, he looked back and felt like there was a pair of eyes watching them.
Meanwhile, Sheng Weiwei, who had been flying for a day and then taking a four-hour boat ride, also set foot on the land of Maduri.
She carried a black travel bag, clutched a crumpled map in her hand, and was followed by a man who looked like a local guide, as well as two burly bodyguards.
Judging from their posture, they came prepared, but unfortunately, they died before they could achieve their goal.
Before she could even find her booked hotel, just as she turned a corner, several dark figures flashed by and she was swiftly and cleanly kidnapped.
The travel bag lay alone on the ground.
Not long after, a little beggar sneaked over, unzipped his pants, and threw a few lipsticks, a compact powder, and a passport on the ground with disdain.
The little beggar ran off after looting all the cash inside, leaving a mess behind.
The next night, the arena in Maduri exploded as expected. The arena had been closed for a year, and its reopening was sure to draw huge crowds, with people surging in like at a market.
By 7 p.m., the venue was already packed.
Tonight's main event—the battle between humans and werewolves!
I heard that the winner will not only receive a million-dollar prize, but also a residency permit in the wealthy neighborhood, plus a stunningly beautiful woman.
The five burly warriors on the court were already itching to fight, their eyes full of desire.
Gu Xingnian squeezed through the crowd, her eyes scanning the VIP seats like radar, but she couldn't even spot Mr. Xi. However, she did see a man wearing a silver mask sitting in the other VIP seats.
The man was incredibly noble and imposing, surrounded by several bodyguards. If it weren't for his imposing presence, she would have almost mistaken him for Number Seventeen.
That's right, it's the boxer that Sheng Weiwei often goes to see. Because of the vast difference in their social status, she didn't dare connect the two.
"What a wasted trip," she said, a little annoyed.
Just then, a tall man brushed past her, carrying a woman on his shoulder.
The woman was wearing a golden dress, and her hair and face were covered with a cloth, so her features were not visible, but her large, watery eyes and slender, fair wrists were exposed, making her clearly a beauty.
As soon as the beauty saw Gu Xingnian, she struggled a few times, her large, terrified eyes fixed on her, making "woo-woo" sounds as if she wanted to scream but couldn't.
Those eyes were filled with despair and a plea for help.
Gu Xingnian's heart skipped a beat.
"Sister Nian!" Xia Tang ran over breathlessly, "I found out! Mr. Xi didn't come here. Someone saw him at the auction!"
Gu Xingnian immediately turned around: "Let's go!"
"Ugh! Ugh! Ugh!" The beautiful woman watched her departing figure in despair, tears streaming down her face.
The party was held in a luxurious villa, where elegantly dressed people mingled and glasses clinked.
Gu Xingnian changed into a low-key light blue dress and blended in.
She quickly identified a man wearing a gold mask.
The man stood alone in the corner, and even with a mask on, his extraordinary aura and perfectly proportioned inverted triangle physique were undeniable.
Before he could even speak, a woman was seen being carried away by two bodyguards. The woman cried out, "Mr. Xi, I was wrong, please forgive me, I won't do it again."
A bystander whispered, "This woman is incredibly audacious to touch Mr. Xi's hand. It seems she's doomed."
"Mr. Xi also said that no one is allowed to wear blue suits, and here comes another one who's not afraid of death."
Everyone was worried for Gu Xingnian when they saw the color of her dress.
Gu Xingnian was stunned. Was Mr. Xi so abnormal that he couldn't even tolerate blue?
But she didn't have time to change her dress right now. She took a deep breath and walked over. "Mr. Xi?"
The man turned his head at the sound, his eyes behind the mask as cold as ice.
He raised a finger and made a hooking motion forward, and two bodyguards rushed forward from behind. Everyone was waiting to see this woman make a fool of herself.
Unexpectedly, two bodyguards brought over a golden chair from the side and placed it next to Gu Xingnian.
"Beautiful lady, please have a seat!" Mr. Xi's voice was very magnetic yet gentle, not at all like someone who had just been angry.
Everyone: "......"
Unable to figure it out, they quickly ran away. Two bodyguards stood three meters away, creating a small, private space for them.
"Thank you!" Gu Xingnian nodded, sat down a little nervously, and then got straight to the point: "Hello, Mr. Xi, I am NOVA, and I would like to ask Mr. Xi for a favor!"
"Wait a moment!" With just a glance from Mr. Xi, two waiters quickly brought over a square table. Then, a row of chefs came out and placed delicious dishes on the table: lamb leg, steak, soup, bread... and even lit a candlestick.
Gu Xingnian was a little stunned when she saw this scene.
Mr. Nishi raised his glass of red wine. "Miss Nova, would you do me the honor of having dinner with me?"
“Uh, it’s an honor!” She nodded and raised her glass.
"Bang!" A crisp sound rang out, and she forced herself to purse her lips.
Mr. Nishi elegantly cut the steak, chewing it gently in his mouth. Seeing that she didn't move, he asked, "Miss Nova, do you not like my dinner?"
"Oh, no." Gu Xingnian quickly picked up her knife and fork. She was indeed hungry. She put the steak in her mouth and chewed it. Hmm... very tender.
Mr. Xi carefully cut off a piece of lamb leg and placed it on her plate. Gu Xingnian chewed with countless questions in her mind, wondering if she had mistaken him for someone else—was this the legendary devil?
After eating for a while, Mr. Xi saw that Gu Xingnian had almost finished eating before slowly speaking.
"Miss NOVA, what brings you here?"
Gu Xingnian wiped her mouth and then got straight to the point, "I would like to borrow Mr. Xi's badge."
A playful smile curved the man's lips. His voice was deep and pleasant, yet carried an undeniable air of authority: "Sure, but you'll need to exchange something for it."
"What is that?"
"Two things." The man held up two fingers. "One is your body. The other is your soul."
Gu Xingnian was taken aback. "I wonder what Mr. Xi means by 'soul'?"
The man's cold eyes fixed on her. "Serve as my slave for three years, to be of my use."
Gu Xingnian thought this man was really arrogant, but since she was on someone else's turf, she didn't dare to confront him directly.
"I'm sorry, I won't be able to exchange either of these items. Thank you for dinner, excuse me!"
She stood up and was about to leave.
Mr. Xi seemed to see through her thoughts and chuckled softly:
“Miss NOVA, don’t you know that your face is worth a fortune? Just standing here, tsk tsk, you’re like a moving target, everyone’s eyes have to be on you.”
After saying that, he took out a simple gold-threaded eye mask from his pocket and put it on her without saying a word, covering most of her face.
It instantly became a matching couple outfit with his own.
Warm fingertips brushed against her cheek unintentionally. "You need to learn how to survive in Madu first!"
Gu Xingnian took a step back. "Mr. Xi, do you know me?"
“Of course. I was just about to invite Miss NOVA to the castle.” He spoke forcefully, reaching out to pull her into his arms.
Gu Xingnian suddenly shoved him, but in the instant their fingers made contact, she swiftly snatched something from his body.
"Mr. Xi, I'll think about it carefully. Excuse me." She forced herself to remain calm and turned to leave.
“Miss NOVA, you have quite the nerve!” He took her small hand and pried a tiny, exquisite gold badge from her palm.
"It's over!" Gu Xingnian's face turned deathly pale. Could she possibly save her hands?
Four bodyguards immediately surrounded them...
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