Online: I Can See Health Bars Chapter 1285 - 571: A Rare Chaos

"Over there!"

"Don’t even think about escaping!!"

"Split up and pursue them! Not a single one of them is permitted to get away! Otherwise, if the captain lays the blame on us, we’ll all be in deep trouble!"

An unusual commotion erupted within the Thunder City’s Foolish Underworld.

Unlike other similar organizations, the Thunder City branch maintained a tight, interwoven alliance with the Ten Major Families, effectively becoming their most potent force.

Their assignments could even originate directly from these prominent families.

To stand against the Foolish Underworld was practically equivalent to challenging the Ten Major Families!

This was virtually an act of seeking death!

Within the entirety of Thunder City, the sole faction that still dared to defy the Foolish Underworld was the recently burgeoning Rebel Army.

Thus, initially, everyone within the Foolish Underworld presumed it was the Rebel Army stirring up trouble.

Due to the sudden nature of the event, the countermeasures deployed were swift, brutal, disorganized, and peculiar, catching the Foolish Underworld completely off guard and plunging them into temporary disarray. Although personnel were scrambling in all directions for emergency support, no capable leader had yet stepped forward to direct and restore order.

"Sir!"

Dou Gong, having successfully lured the Prison Chief away from the Foolish Underworld, feigned surprise as he glanced back towards the origin of the disturbance.

"Mr. Shen, what should we do? Should we return to offer emergency assistance, or should we press on with ambushing the demon?"

Shen Chenshui, stroking his beard, disregarded the chaos unfolding behind him in the Foolish Underworld and instead fixed his unwavering gaze upon Dou Gong.

"Dou Qianhu, though your tenure with the Foolish Underworld is brief, your capacity for understanding is remarkably acute. In merely a few months, you’ve ascended from the rank of Ten Households to Thousand Households. Your proficiency with the Evil Yao Staff is so formidable that even I find myself impressed. To dedicate oneself to martial arts with such singular focus is a path only the most fervent fanatics tread..."

The Prison Chief paid no heed to Dou Gong’s question, instead calmly elaborating on Dou Gong's background.

This peculiar response instilled a profound sense of impending danger within Dou Gong. While he maintained a composed facade, he sensed that securing his earnings tonight would prove far more challenging than anticipated.

Indeed, he was supposed to receive a reward for his involvement.

Despite being coerced into aiding the other party, as long as it constituted a transaction, they were prepared to compensate him. Driven by avarice, he had demanded an exorbitant sum. However, the offered reward was excessively high, necessitating a performance-based agreement—meaning payment would only be transferred upon his successful evasion.

Naturally, he could have opted for a lesser, upfront payment. Yet, his own greed had led him to choose the contingency-based reward.

Consequently, he was now obligated not only to assist the other party in their escape but to do so with his utmost effort.

But now, the cunning strategy he had devised, the misleading tactic, seemed to have been... perceived?

Dou Gong’s heart hammered against his ribs, but he compelled himself to remain calm, lowering his head.

"Sir, this is hardly the time to deliberate on such matters. The Foolish Underworld is suddenly engulfed in flames; what course of action should we take? Time is of the essence. Should we advance or retreat? Pray, make a swift decision!"

In addition to Shen Chenshui, he had brought several subordinates. However, these subordinates placed their unwavering trust in the Prison Chief and remained stationary amidst the unexpected turn of events.

The situation hung in a tense stalemate, with only Shen Chenshui speaking in a measured tone.

"I harbored great expectations for you when we first met. Do you recall our initial encounter? At that time, I submitted a request to Captain Yi to have you transferred to our prison, but regrettably, Captain Yi declined, and thus, a certain fate befell us..."

Shen Chenshui continued his discourse, intensifying Dou Gong’s growing anxiety.

He observed that the prison guards, who had been loosely positioned earlier, were now subtly and systematically forming a cordon around him.

Dou Gong’s expression stiffened.

"Shen, Mr. Shen, what is the meaning of this?"

But Shen Chenshui merely offered a gentle sigh and advanced a step, extending his hand towards Dou Gong’s youthful countenance as Dou Gong watched with mounting trepidation.

"Such a shame, this handsome young face; my daughter took quite a liking to you."

Before Dou Gong could fully comprehend his words, a blinding flash of sword light abruptly sliced through his field of vision.

Dou Gong didn't even register the opponent's movement; the world abruptly dissolved into darkness.

He.

Had perished.

"Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa—Whale!!"

In the grim reality of his assessment, Dou Gong violently ripped off his helmet and slammed it onto the ground in a fury, his rage threatening to consume him whole.

"I had heard rumors of this fox’s ruthlessness and lack of restraint, but I never anticipated he would deny me even a chance to explain before striking me down!"

"Rookie!!!"

Dou Gong frantically clutched his phone, attempting to reach the individual he owed money to, but the persistent failure of the call drove him to the brink of madness. All he craved now was the assurance of that substantial sum, a chance to restart his life as a true Whale! His ambition extended further: to emulate the magnates, hiring others to battle monsters, dispatch enemies, and manage affairs, ultimately ascending to become a preeminent player within the game!

...

Within the game's treacherous landscape.

Shen Chenshui accepted the handkerchief from his subordinate and delicately wiped the crimson blood from his sword, an action akin to caressing a beloved. Then, with eyes downcast, he addressed the fallen, headless form.

"Dou Qianhu, do you understand? From the outset, I never placed credence in your pronouncements, yet I was compelled to observe the machinations you planned. How unfortunate, for your performance was utterly mundane, leaving me profoundly unimpressed."

He paused, surveying his assembled subordinates with an air of solemnity.

"Dou Qianhu, tonight, he valiantly confronted the demon, only to be unexpectedly annihilated by the Defiled Blood Clone Demon. All of you stand as witnesses to this tragic event."

"Indeed!" the subordinates affirmed in a unified chorus.

By this juncture, Shen Chenshui had already returned his blade to its sheath.

"Now, accompany me back to the Foolish Underworld to restore order amidst the chaos."

"Yes!!"

The contingent proceeded in the direction of the Foolish Underworld, their pace unhurried, betraying no sense of urgency.

This deliberate slowness stemmed from the knowledge that more formidable entities were already holding their ground within the Foolish Underworld.