Should I kill this guy? What would I gain from doing so?
Chapter 891: Hostility
Xiang Long was still thinking about taking over the Paradise World later.
To ensure that future actions wouldn't be hindered, she couldn't afford any complications.
This meant she had to be cautious, remain patient, and absolutely not act recklessly.
But the death of a subordinate with third-layer strength was no small matter.
You see, within the Bureau, there was usually a set of operating rules.
One had to pledge allegiance to a certain group to gain opportunities to become stronger.
The group's leader would examine the newcomer and then arrange resources to prepare enhancement methods for them.
They'd search for suitable secret techniques, pile up resources to accelerate strength growth, and even arrange for experts to provide special training.
They had their own means of nurturing talent, and the resources spent were considered a loan to the newcomer.
Afterward, the newcomer would definitely have to repay it slowly, like paying off a mortgage, handing over resources every so often.
These handed-over resources were precisely the core of the group's accelerated development.
And these newcomers, after being strengthened, would frantically demand resources while performing missions and saving various worlds.
After all, they had to hand over resources on time.
The Bureau itself was already exploiting various worlds, absorbing resources like a vampire.
Now, because of this so-called "resource loan" system,
the inspectors were naturally frantically accumulating wealth to obtain more resources.
It was only natural that the Bureau's reputation was getting worse and worse.
And the loss of a subordinate with third-layer strength was a heavy blow to Xiang Long.
It meant that all the various resources invested previously were wasted and couldn't be recovered.
But the order to "deal with" him was given by her, so there wasn't much to say at this point.
It was precisely because these inspectors were backed by groups that their lives were so precious.
They were all experts nurtured by their respective groups.
If they died casually like that, these small groups wouldn't be able to recover the invested resources, which would be like losing money on a deal.
No one likes doing business with such troublesome matters.
Therefore, these small groups… or rather, the entire Bureau, established a certain "requirement."
"The Bureau always avenges its own."
This saying was widely circulated within the Bureau, like a golden rule.
It meant that if an investigator died, the entire Bureau would unite to retaliate, making sure to exact a blood debt.
But this wasn't because they valued their own brothers so much.
It was purely because if an investigator died, the resources invested couldn't be recovered.
But precisely because this saying existed, not many people throughout the nine million worlds would kill investigators.
Because killing an investigator would result in being wanted and arrested by the entire Bureau.
To some extent, this was a kind of "deterrent."
This deterrent ensured that the investigators within the Bureau wouldn't be easily killed.
It was also a kind of get-out-of-jail-free card.
For certain vicious individuals, if they encountered an investigator and didn't want to invite more trouble, it was best not to deliver a fatal blow.
This was a consideration at the level of利益 (lìyì - benefit, interest).
The cost of killing an investigator was simply too high.
Therefore, when Jiang Wang previously slaughtered investigators,
Paper Wolf advised him not to be impulsive, and the investigators themselves pleaded bitterly, bringing out the big shots behind them.
Jiang Wang mercilessly killed those guys, and Xiang Long was furious and naturally wanted to hunt him down.
The hunt naturally yielded no results.
And now, another investigator under Xiang Long had died, which was definitely not a good thing.
What made her most angry was that she couldn't even find the person to take revenge on.
Paper Wolf killed him, but she gave the order, so how was this debt to be settled?
In any case, that guy had caused so much trouble, he deserved to die.
Killing him was a helpless act; the Bureau couldn't continue to lose face.
As for the loss, Xiang Long could only grit her teeth and swallow it.
What else could she do? This debt simply couldn't be settled.
But fortunately, after taking down the Paradise World, everything would be stable.
"These are your own brothers; isn't it a bit inappropriate to kill them like this?"
"Aren't you afraid of chilling the hearts of the other brothers?"
At this moment, Jiang Wang walked out.
Wu Xiaxian was a truly interesting guy, and Jiang Wang didn't want to watch him die.
Look at that one-eyed Xiang Long official, her face was extremely dark, and she was ready to strike at any moment.
Jiang Wang naturally stood up.
Although, according to his judgment, Xiang Long would most likely hold back.
After all, if they were to attack, there wouldn't be any so-called "carelessness."
In full view of everyone, the Bureau had to act with some rules.
Especially the Bureau, which always considered itself righteous.
A righteous investigator, when fighting someone else, couldn't beat them and admitted defeat.
After admitting defeat, they started fighting outside the arena.
Still couldn't win, could only flee in panic, and was finally eliminated by their own people.
It was clear that their people were at fault first, but they turned around and wanted to kill someone with second-layer strength.
If they really did this, the Bureau's reputation would be completely ruined.
"Jiang Wang, I've wanted to meet you for a long time."
Xiang Long's voice was extremely dignified, a kind of composure that came naturally from someone in a high position.
"I don't want to see you, even though you're a pretty person."
"But I think you make me feel disgusted."
A true villain is bad, but they are openly bad, clearly stating that they are bad.
When people see them, they know that this is a "true villain" and should stay away.
But a hypocrite uses high-sounding slogans to do all kinds of dark and disgusting things.
These people's badness is often done in the name of justice or righteousness.
The Bureau members in front of him perfectly fit this description, and Jiang Wang only felt disgusted.
"That's a pity, Jiang Wang. I originally wanted to talk to you about cooperation."
Xiang Long said, frowning.
"I didn't expect you to have such a deep prejudice against me."
"I don't know what I did to make you disrespect me so much."
Xiang Long said, she didn't expect Jiang Wang to become so aggressive right from the start.
Even if they were destined to become enemies, they should both know it in their hearts.
They should at least maintain superficial politeness; it was a bit inappropriate to spread malice directly from the beginning.
"Cooperation? That's enough. I can't wait to kill you right here."
Jiang Wang smiled, his hostility was maxed out, using the gentlest face to say the most vicious words.
Chapter 892: Can't Find a Reason
Seeing Jiang Wang being so impolite, Xiang Long was almost driven crazy, it was simply a face-to-face output.
This straightforward provocation made the surrounding Bureau members unable to hold back.
"Damn it, kid, who do you think you're standing in front of?"
"How dare you talk to us like that? Do you not want to live? Have you really never seen a dark hand?"
"If we really fight later, you definitely won't have a good time. Watch us wipe you out."
"You're very brave to go against our Bureau. Do you really think you're some big shot?"
These investigators shouted at Jiang Wang, each showing a fierce expression.
They were already firmly bound to Xiang Long's group and owed Xiang Long a lot of resources.
Seeing someone being so arrogant, clearly wanting to go against the Bureau, these people immediately jumped out.
Eagerly trying to perform in front of Xiang Long, flattering her like dogs, jumping around to attract Xiang Long's attention.
