30: Chapter 30 Awesome Idea

Although Moriarty had already dealt with the underling who betrayed him, he still felt a bit uneasy. After all, when it comes to betrayal, if there is a first time, there will be a second.

"Mona, go and investigate all the unreliable underlings working around us. We must never let a scene like today's happen again."

Moriarty was truly once bitten, twice shy now. He certainly didn't want to lose face again because of something like this in the future.

The setting sun was like snow, and the afterglow of the sunset shone on Zhang Shan, who was sitting on the deck. It looked bright red like snow, but in reality, it was ice-cold without a trace of warmth.

He looked at the innocent Li Chao opposite him, his heart trembling slightly. Although he hadn't known this young girl for long, every move she made now could stir Zhang Shan's heart.

This was not a good sign. Once one had a weakness, it would be too easy to defeat them, but he couldn't bring himself to let her leave.

Forget it, if he had a weakness, so be it. In any case, relying on himself, he would certainly be able to protect her.

He, Zhang Shan, was fearless. It was just that a sliver of tenderness in his heart was reserved for Li Chao.

He closed his eyes and recalled his own childhood.

At that time, he was not strong enough; his body was thin and weak, his face pale, looking completely malnourished.

Back then, he was beaten, bullied, and insulted by others, yet he had no power to resist.

When he was ten, a tall man reached out a hand while he was being beaten. He thought it would be the dawn, but he never imagined that he had merely entered another hell from one, one that was even more difficult than the previous one.

From that moment on, he lost his innocence, discarded his tenderness, gave up his remorse, and had only bone-deep killing intent in his eyes.

It was also from that time that he fell into endless suffering.

"Brother, Brother, Brother, what's wrong with you?"

Hearing Li Chao's voice, Zhang Shan's thoughts gradually returned to his mind.

"It's nothing. Just looking at you, I feel like the whole world has brightened up." Zhang Shan affectionately patted Li Chao's head.

Upon hearing what Zhang Shan said, Li Chao's face turned red instantly.

At 8 PM, night fell, and the lights of ten thousand homes began to illuminate from this moment on. Under the glow of the lights, it felt as if the entire city had gained warmth.

"Mona, do you feel it's very hard following by my side?"

"Boss, why are you asking this question?" Mona was a bit terrified.

"I just feel that as a young girl, spending your days following me in fights and killings, with blood on your hands—you were originally an innocent and carefree child. It's really hard on you to be by my side."

"Boss, don't say that. Being able to follow by your side is my greatest honor. I have never felt it's hard; I am willing to do things for you."

Mona was at a loss, caught off guard by Moriarty's sudden sentimentality.

"Boss, are... are you trying to drive me away?" Mona covered her eyes, tears sliding down through her fingers.

"Sigh, silly child, I won't drive you away. Rest assured, unless you want to leave, I will never drive you away. I watched you grow up; how could I bear to let my own child leave me?"

"In the future, I still want to see you get married."

"I won't get married. I want to stay by your side forever."

For a moment, Moriarty didn't know what to say and could only gently pat Mona's head, just like when she was little.

Returning to his room, Zhang Shan stared intently at the equipment in the system. He felt the current progress was too slow; at this rate, he didn't know when he would be able to achieve his goal of dominating the world.

Night fell, and the moon hung high over the sea.

Zhang Shan suddenly sat up from the bed (if anyone were next to him, they would have been scared to death). Zhang Shan clenched his fists, nodded, and decided to do just that.

Zhang Shan looked like a complete blockhead right now.

When the first ray of sunlight shone on the sea, the sleeping people revived from the darkness.

Zhang Shan selected a rather awesome weapon in the system that was generally hard to get—the SS-N-19 anti-ship missile.

Zhang Shan touched the missile, feeling its ice-cold temperature.

——Looking forward to your first appearance.

Zhang Shan lowered his eyes, waiting for the night to fall.

The night was cold and without any warmth.

Now Zhang Shan could enter The Emperors Place Bar without revealing his identity. All the underlings knew that this white-skinned young man with a strange name was an honored guest of their boss, Moriarty, and a figure not to be offended.

"Brother Robinson, what brings you here? Are you too bored and came here to relax?" Moriarty looked rather unserious.

Zhang Shan smiled, not caring at all about Moriarty's teasing.

"Brother Moriarty, I came to find you today to ask for a favor. It just depends on whether you are willing to give your little brother some face."

Zhang Shan casually picked up a bottle of wine and took a few gulps.

Moriarty dismissed the others. Before long, only two people were left in the large room.

"Brother Robinson, you are really wasting good things. Do you know how much this bottle of wine costs?"

"Tsk, Brother Moriarty, surely not. You're going to quibble with me over this? I'm going to be sad." Since Moriarty wanted to play along, he would accompany the old man.

"Hahaha, alright, no more joking. Tell me, what is it? As long as I can help, I will definitely help you."

"Actually, this is a trivial matter for you, Brother Moriarty. I just want to use your connection to enter the largest arms auction in Zhili Country."

Moriarty stood up excitedly.

"Is Brother Robinson looking to auction some big item?"

"Yes. Even the government can't get this kind of weapon, but as it happens, I have it." Zhang Shan said with a helpless expression.

"Hahahahahaha, Brother Robinson, you really open my eyes again and again. To tell you the truth, I am very much looking forward to the surprise you bring this time."

"Does that mean Brother Moriarty is willing to help me with this favor?"

"Of course. Your business is my business. Leave this to me; I will definitely get it done properly for you."

"Haha, alright. Then I will thank you here, Brother Moriarty, and I will await your good news."

"No problem. To celebrate our friendship, cheers."

The two clinked glasses to show a happy cooperation.

Zhang Shan waved his hand toward the door, and Zhang Er and Zhang Shan walked in carrying a wooden box.

The two of them very sensibly put down the box and walked out.

"Brother Robinson, what is this?" Moriarty pointed at the box and asked, somewhat bewildered.

"Haha, Brother Moriarty, just a small token of my appreciation. You busy yourself first, and I will head back."

After Zhang Shan left, Moriarty ordered his men to open the box.

A dozen desert eagles were lying in the box in a disorderly manner.

Moriarty had a face full of black lines.

He didn't know if this kid was big-hearted or just didn't care at all, tossing such rare items so casually into a box.

What he didn't know was that in Zhang Shan's eyes, these few desert eagles were not even as good as the small cake Li Chao gave him.