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Chapter 426 - 361 Metropolitan Rescue (Rushing Update, Immediate Revision)

Chapter 426: Chapter 361 Metropolitan Rescue (Rushing Update, Immediate Revision)

"I know, over there in the Old City District. What do you want to know that for?"

Niu Ma asked.

"Oh, it’s like this. I came to the Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse to discuss a partnership, but their boss disappeared. I got someone from City Hall to help me look into it, and the last place she was seen was in Crooked Corner Alley."

Liu Zheng said.

"Oh."

"That’s it? You just say ’oh’?"

"What else am I supposed to say? Their boss disappeared, what’s that got to do with me?"

Niu Ma said matter-of-factly.

"With their boss gone, there’s no way to discuss the partnership, is there?"

"Just because Napoleon is gone, the kitchen’s not going to cook? If we can’t partner up, then we can’t partner up, simple as that. You dare to blow up office buildings alone and you’re afraid of handling a bathhouse by yourself? Plus, you’ve got the doctor with you, right?"

Niu Ma said.

"But are inside and outside the city the same? Besides, the tanks didn’t roll in this time."

He said, speechless.

"So what are you going to do, go back into the city to rescue someone?"

"Even if I go back to the city, I won’t make it in time. By the time I get there, that boss would be long dead."

Liu Zheng rolled his eyes.

"You’re not thinking about asking me to go rescue them, are you?"

Niu Ma saw right through his intentions.

"Afterwards, you’ll get a cut of the profit too, Big Boss. Why not put in a little effort? Besides, with your strength, rescuing someone should be a breeze. Consider it a walk after dinner, since you just finished eating."

He said with a chuckle.

"You think the restaurant’s mine to leave anytime I want, huh? No can do, figure it out yourself."

Niu Ma was unmoved.

"What if you’re asked to deliver takeout?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"That could work. But let me make this clear, I can only guarantee to bring back the person; whether they’re alive or not, well, that’s a different story."

Niu Ma gave him a fair warning.

As someone with rough origins, rising in strength purely through innate talent and practical combat, Niu Ma’s ability to wreak havoc far exceeded his skill in protection.

If the enemies were few, he might still take care not to harm the wrong person.

But if there were many enemies and they were also strong, then Niu Ma would not bother about the safety of the hostages.

After all, it was the Old City District, and he did not like to linger there too long.

Especially since, back when he was still mixing up outside, he had offended quite a few people in the Old City District.

"I’ll find some more people to help you."

Liu Zheng said.

"Don’t bring any weaklings. Otherwise, I’ll have to protect them too."

Niu Ma hung up the phone.

His reminder was somewhat superfluous. Even without it, Liu Zheng would not find anyone too weak.

Those willing to head to such a place as the Old City District just over a phone call were rare connections, not to be squandered whether for emotional or financial reasons.

After thinking it over, he made a call.

"What do you want? You want to drink soup again?"

The voice of Guo Koutangzi rang out.

"I do want to drink soup, but it’ll have to wait till I get back to the city."

Liu Zheng said.

Compared to eating bit by bit to store energy, it was quicker drinking Guo Koutangzi’s secret soup.

"You’re already at the bathhouse street?"

Guo Koutangzi evidently knew about his deal with Jinzi.

"I went, and ran into a bit of trouble, so I’m reaching out to you for help."

Liu Zheng said.

"I can’t be of help if it involves leaving the city."

Guo Koutangzi was also quite straightforward.

People from gangs like theirs were only slightly less sensitive about leaving the city than the employees of City Hall.

If City Hall workers left the city, they’d be suspected of trying to extort money.

And if gang members left the city, they’d be suspected of trying to seize territory.

With the Gourmet Gang just beginning to see hopes of revitalization, Guo Koutangzi didn’t want to cause such misunderstandings.

"No need to leave the city. The boss of Ga Ga Shuang went missing at Crooked Corner Alley in the Old City District, and I need you to team up with Niu Ma to rescue her."

Liu Zheng said.

"If that ox Niu Ma is getting involved, do you even need us?"

Guo Koutangzi was doubtful.

She was well aware of her own limitations; in cooking she might compete with Napoleon, but when it came to fighting, she wouldn’t stand a chance against a department head of the Bloody Restaurant.

"It worries about being outgunned and outnumbered. It can’t take care of everyone. Since it’s asking, I have to rely on you lot."

He replied.

"What’s in it for us?"

Guo Koutangzi asked bluntly.

"What kind of reward are you looking for?"

Liu Zheng countered.

"Can’t think of anything now, we’ll talk later."

Guo Koutangzi thought for a moment and said.

"Fine."

He nodded.

A favor delayed is like owing a favor.

The residents of Metropolis might fear owing favors, but Liu Zheng did not.

On one hand, favors were reciprocal; him owing someone also meant they owed him.

On the other hand, if he really couldn’t repay, Liu Zheng could opt for credit bankruptcy, settling his instance and running off.

After all, the Metropolis courts couldn’t enforce anything across worlds.

"Take down this number; it’s Niu Ma’s."

He gave Niu Ma’s number to Guo Koutangzi.

Although he had never seen Guo Koutangzi fight for real, the power of the Gourmet Gang should still be reliable.

After all, they were a notorious gang and even dared to plot against the Bloody Restaurant’s head chef.

If they were too weak, they wouldn’t even dream of having any ties with them.

"Remember, after the rescue, drop her off at the sewer entrance on Rose Street; someone will meet you there. If that French Plane Tree gives you any trouble, just say she’s with me."

Liu Zheng instructed.

Af course, since neither Niu Ma nor Guo Koutangzi were leaving the city, Ga Ga Shuang’s boss would have to stay in the city for now.

Though she surely had her own safe house, to be cautious, he decided to make his own arrangements.

And the sewer would undoubtedly be the safest place.

"Got it."

Guo Koutangzi hung up the phone.

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