Chapter 1254: Taking a step back will make things worse
Lao Shi smiled miserably, biting his lip and drawing blood.
"Okay, Bronze Box, you are so cruel. It's not enough for me to die. However, I will never let you go. You asked me to die for you today. Do you think you can restore your reputation?"
?Your reputation is also in disrepute. If I die, you won’t live long.”
He was about to die, so Lao Shi was naturally not afraid of offending Bronze Box, so he naturally said whatever it took to hurt his heart. His hatred for Bronze Box at this moment far exceeded his hatred for the Mushroom Man.
When people are about to die, Lao Shi also realizes that the mushroom people are not wrong. In the face of provocation, the mushroom people rise up to resist. What is wrong with this?
On the other hand, Bronze Box was completely angered by him.
"Give him some dignity!" Bronze Box shouted in a low voice.
Lao Shi closed his eyes and waited for death, not wanting to struggle any more. He knew that struggling would only make his death worse.
"Wait a minute!"
Jiang Yue, who was on the opposite side, suddenly spoke to stop him.
"Boss Bronze Box, his life was lost to me, why shouldn't you be the one to take action?"
Jiang Yue's tone was very calm, but there was an unquestionable attitude.
Bronze Box did not speak out against this issue, but instead said with a strange smile: "Brother Mushroom Man, what do you mean? Just now you asked me for an explanation, and now you don't allow me to do it? What, are you sure you want me to hand him over to you?
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Jiang Yue smiled and said nothing, but nodded lightly.
Bronze Box chuckled and waved his hand generously: "Okay, I'll leave it to you. But if he resists and struggles, you can't come to me again."
You three mushroom people don't know that the sky is high and the earth is high. Lao Shi has to show his dignity under the hands of my copper box. It's really up to you. If he cheats, what can you mushroom people do to him?
Not only did Bronze Box not resist handing over Lao Shi to the Mushroom Man, on the contrary, he was happy to see it come to fruition.
In fact, he didn't care at all whether Lao Shi died or not. The reason why he had to force Lao Shi to be decent before was entirely to maintain his own dignity. If Lao Shi did not die, if the three mushroom men refused to let go, he would definitely be dishonorable.
In order to give an explanation to the mushroom people and the gambling bureau, Lao Shi must die.
It’s not that the copper box itself has any grudge against Lao Shi.
Since these three mushroom men want Lao Shi to go over, of course he will not object. He is very happy to see Lao Shi resist, and it would be best to fight with the three mushroom men. By then, these three mushroom men will
Unsure of Lao Shi, it is bound to be very embarrassing, and the embarrassment of his copper box losing the bet will be alleviated.
With this in mind, why not do it? Bronze Box's men got his signal, quickly let go of Lao Shi, and pushed Lao Shi towards the three mushroom men.
Jiang Yue looked at Lao Shi with a half-smile but not a smile, and saw the frightened look on his face.
"How is it?" Jiang Yue asked with a weird smile, "Can you see their faces clearly now?"
Lao Shi was still a little confused. He didn't know what the mushroom man planned to do with him for a while. But he had just escaped from death, and it was because of the mushroom man's words that he was saved from being killed by Bronze Box's men. Let's talk about it before.
He still hated this mushroom man a little bit, but now his hatred really no longer existed.
On the contrary, what he really hates is the copper box. These people change their faces when they are told, and kill when they are told to kill. They have no mercy at all. It is true that the misfortune was caused by his old history. But the contradictions expanded later.
His copper box fanned the flames, doesn’t he have no responsibility at all?
Why was he the only one left to take the blame in the end?
Therefore, when Jiang Yue asked him if he could see clearly the faces of Tong Xia and others, Lao Shi was deeply touched.
Jiang Yue did not force him to express his position. He waved his hand lightly and said: "Okay, remember that you owe me your life. This matter ends here."
So far?
Not to mention the people around him were stunned, even Lao Shi was dumbfounded. He looked at Jiang Yue with a look of disbelief on his face, as if he was wondering, what kind of conspiracy is this mushroom man playing? He was so angry that he actually
Let’s end it here? What about the promised bet? Are we just going to let it go like this?
Tong Xia originally had an expression on his face that was watching the fun, but when he heard Jiang Yue's words, he also looked surprised. Then his face became serious, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Jiang Yue became complicated.
Obviously, Jiang Yue's move seems casual, but it reflects a lot of information. The mushroom man's city is so deep, and it is completely inconsistent with the mushroom man's petty and vengeful character. He can actually do it in this situation
, chose to let Lao Shi go instead of venting his anger and killing Lao Shi.
You know, if the mushroom man insists on killing Lao Shi, no one can stop him. He, Bronze Box, must personally help kill Lao Shi.
In that case, it would be a pleasure, and it would indeed give off a breath of bad breath. But invisibly, these three mushroom men would give people the impression of being arrogant and domineering, and they would make neutral people feel disgusted with them.
, I even think that these little mushroom people are so arrogant in the Titan City-state, do they still want to hang out in the future?
But if he took a step back and let Lao Shi go, the situation would be completely different.
Of course, Lao Shi would be grateful to them and grateful to them for their greatness. Other bystanders would also appreciate the attitude of the mushroom people and felt that they had the courage to not kill everyone. This would definitely create a wave of goodwill among passers-by.
Don't underestimate these invisible goodwill, it will save these three mushroom people a lot of unnecessary trouble. Even people who originally had a bad feeling towards them will look at them with admiration.
This mushroom man is both capable and resourceful, and he is also very decent and good at being a good person. Why bother with such a person? Why bother with him?
Only then did Lao Shi come to his senses and murmured: "You...you mean to let me go? Don't want my life?"
Jiang Yue smiled calmly: "Anyway, it's just a few angry words. It would be too cruel for a gangster to kill someone with a few squabbles. Although we mushroom people are not big-minded, we still win when we win, and we lose our anger and lose our lives."
There’s no need for that. Just owe it first.”
They say they owe it, but in fact everyone knows that they just don’t want Lao Shi to pay for his life. Otherwise, why would he talk so much nonsense to you?
Lao Shi was even more ashamed and slapped himself hard.
"It's me who's such a mean-mouthed person, and I'm the one who looks down on others. Brother Mushroom Man taught me a hard lesson today. Even though I'm a bastard, I'm not a rootless man. I owe you my life."
In the future, I will be a son of a bitch if I, Mr. Shi, shirk his position wherever I am needed."
This is really what Lao Shi said from the bottom of his heart. Mushroom people all have this pattern. He, Lao Shi, has always felt that he is superior to mushroom people. Could it be that his pattern is not as good as others?
If someone can generously spare his life, can he still feel at ease and take it as a matter of course?
If you are so ignorant, then today's lesson will be in vain.
The crowd also applauded.
"Well done, Mushroom Man is so generous and a man."
"That's so good. A few words of quarrel will not lead to death. The pattern of the Mushroom Brothers is impressive."
"I didn't expect that among the mushroom people, there are also good men and real men. It seems that we were biased in the past, which is wrong."
"That's right, my mushroom man brothers can defeat Ah Tu with their magic. This is true. Why are you inferior to others? Why do everyone look down on them?"
The direction of the wind at the scene was completely in favor of the mushroom man.
The most embarrassing thing at the moment is that they are a group like Bronze Box. In the end, after all this trouble, they are the only clowns?
Even Lao Shi was cleared after some self-examination, and he seemed to be a prodigal son who corrected his mistakes when he realized his mistakes. So isn't the only bad guy here, the copper box?
He fanned the flames, he made noises, he escalated the matter, and finally it reached the level of gambling on one's life. If it weren't for his bronze box, would the matter have reached this point?
But after all, the copper box is a good city. Seeing this, he applauded hypocritically and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, I know that these mushroom brothers have a pattern. I was just testing it. I knew you wouldn't really do it."
It killed Lao Shi. That's good, that's good. Let's just treat it as a joke. We won't get to know each other until we fight. I, Bronze Box, also admire the mushroom man brothers' earth-moving skills. In this way, I will be the host.
I'll book a table at the tavern in the guild. The fight just now was all in the wine, so it's over."
Tong Xia's response was considered very appropriate. He saved himself from the siege in a dignified manner and inadvertently gave Jiang Yue a thumbs up.
It can also be regarded as a way of talking high and low.
Although he was very surprised by Jiang Yue's palace, Jiang Yue was also surprised by his palace skills.
It is said that the most embarrassing thing now is the copper box, but I didn't expect that he could actually borrow the donkey from Poxia and offer to treat him, which meant that he could smile and forget his grudges.
Regardless of whether his statement of smiling and letting go of grudges after meeting him was genuine or not, this superficial attitude at least allowed him to walk down the stairs with dignity enough to avoid becoming a laughing stock.
Jiang Yue is a smart man, and smart people never show it on their face. He naturally has doubts about Tong Xia's motives, and he doesn't feel that Tong Xia is really relieved, as he appears to be so generous.
But in terms of face, Jiang Yue would naturally not refute the other party.
"We mushroom people have a humble status. Drinking with the copper box boss, but we are on a high level." Jiang Yue pretended to be humble.
"Haha, Brother Mushroom Man, as far as your level of magic is concerned, no one here is qualified to look down upon you. Why do you have to be overly modest?"
Jiang Yue said with a smile: "I believe that the boss of the copper box has to do business now, and we also need to make a living. How about we make an appointment again for drinking?"
You're welcome to be polite, but Jiang Yue wouldn't be stupid enough to actually go drink with Tongxi. If he really went to drink with Tongxi, let alone whether Tongxi would be up to something, even the bystanders around him would probably look down on them.
Just after being bullied, you turn around and lick your face to go drink with others. Isn't this just dog licking?
Bronze Box did not insist too much, and smiled smartly: "Yes, yes, business is important. We can make an appointment later over a drink. But brother Mushroom Man, please don't doubt my sincerity. I, Bronze Box, will not accept it either from heaven or earth, but I have real ability."
People are always convinced. You mushroom man brother has real abilities, I, the copper box, will give you a high look."
"Haha, I have to thank Mr. Bronze Box for his appreciation."
After seeing this lively scene, I can’t say that I am completely happy. However, the process is quite exciting with twists and turns, and it satisfies everyone’s appetite. The only shortcoming is that there is no fierce conflict, no fighting, and no bloodshed.
Killing people is somewhat unsatisfactory.
The crowd slowly dispersed, everyone doing their own thing.
During the whole process, no one from Titan City State's official side or the guild intervened. Obviously, they are used to this kind of conflict. As long as it doesn't go too far, it won't have an impact on the official and guild reputations.
, they are happy to watch the fun and just turn a blind eye.
But everything that happened outside was naturally seen by the guild. One of the elders of the guild was sitting here today. He heard about the whole process of the conflict, and his desire for gossip was somewhat satisfied.
"It's interesting, it's really interesting. This guy from Bronze Box has always been naughty, but I didn't expect that he would also suffer the consequences of being dumb." The guild elder sitting in charge commented with a smile.
One of the deacons laughed and said: "I'm afraid no one would have thought that the mushroom people could actually win this bet. In fact, the mushroom people had no choice but to do this, right? If they really wanted Lao Shi's life, it would be equivalent to offending him.
He killed more than half of the adventurers present. They are considered to be interested."
"Haha, you still have some tricks up your sleeve when it comes to hanging out in the world. Mushroom people must also have their own survival philosophy."
"This mushroom man's earth-moving skills are actually more powerful than those of the Chuanshan clan from Bronze Box. It's really not that simple."
The guild elder nodded: "This is indeed not easy. One hundred miles and twenty-five minutes, even I may not be able to do it. Is this mushroom man really a genius?"
"Elder, this mushroom man obviously came to our guild to look for opportunities to make money. Should we recruit this kind of talent appropriately? If it is suitable, absorbing it into the guild can be considered a talent. Our guild should need talents in this field, right?
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The guild elder was noncommittal, pondered for a moment, waved his hands and said: "Don't worry, let's observe and explore their footsteps. I always feel that the mushroom man should not have such a genius. Maybe he has some special equipment? Otherwise,
, how did he quickly identify the direction and lock the route underground? According to normal logic, these are very time-consuming on an unfamiliar route. At his speed, it is as if he did not spend much time on these aspects underground. "
This is what this elder really cares about.
If there really was such special equipment, then everything would be easy to explain.
The deacon immediately understood what the elder meant. The elder was interested and wanted to find out. If there really is such equipment, I am afraid that the elder wants to keep it for himself.
Jiang Yue probably never expected that due to such a small disturbance, he would be targeted by the elders of the guild, and he would also be given unwarranted special equipment.
From this gambling battle, Jiang Yue and the others did not gain anything, but invisibly, it gave them a strong sense of presence. Many forces saw their strength and extended olive branches to them one after another.
Everything he said was meant to recruit them.
Unfortunately, Jiang Yue has no intention of joining the adventurer team.