Chapter 427: Domineering Negotiation
The Mafia Committee of Eleven, among them one is respectfully referred to as "Godfather" or "Pope".
From the name, it is understood that this Godfather is the supervisor of the Eleven, or perhaps the leader.
"Mr. Bai, I am the Godfather."
The elder who was just now flattering Bai Yan smiled elegantly and said.
"What's your name?"
"Eustace Fowler."
"That's a bit of a mouthful."
Bai Yan smiled.
"Hehe, Mr. Bai, we could actually become friends."
Eustace smiled, the cunning old man saw Bai Yan continuously smiling and tentatively uttered these words.
"Sorry, I'm not keen on having a bunch of friends who harbor intent to kill me."
Bai Yan extended a finger, gently shaking it: "Among the thousand-plus people sent to the villa, there were ones from the Mafia, right? Who gave the order?"
Eustace was stunned, then with a somewhat embarrassed smile he said: "Mr. Bai, may I ask what is your relationship with the Demon Sect?"
"Can't you see? Playing dumb?"
Bai Yan smiled, indifferently said: "The Demon Sect is the organization I manage."
Just at this moment, Zhao Ting rushed in from outside, whispering to Bai Yan: "Boss, the items inside the castle have been basically plundered in haste, 130 million US Dollars, dozens of antiques, half a ton of gold... Boss, what should we do with these items?"
"Jiu Luo, notify Fu Chao to send someone over to collect the items."
Bai Yan said with a hearty laugh.
These items together were worth a total of a hundred billion US Dollars. Though not much, they could still provide some aid to the Demon Island plan.
"I won't allow you to do this! These are the Mafia's treasures, what you're doing is robbery!"
One of the elders angrily struggled to stand up, shouting: "I know the identity of the Demon Sect! They are backed by God's enemy organization! You are all Abnormals! I tell you, we're not afraid of you, the Mafia also has backing!"
"Shut up, fool!"
Eustace helplessly yelled, judging by his expression, he was very dissatisfied with his subordinates' impulsiveness.
But no one noticed the flicker of sharpness in the old eyes of Eustace.
This is good.
Letting this Bai Yan know the Mafia's backing might instill some fear in him, thus increasing our bargaining chips in the negotiations.
"Oh? You know that we are Abnormals? You seem to know quite a lot!"
Bai Yan smiled, with a lifted eyebrow, he lazily asked: "So tell me, which organization is behind you?"
"The third largest Abnormal organization in the world, the Dark Council!"
The elder raised his neck proudly, looking down at Bai Yan with contempt.
"Enough! Don't say anymore!"
Eustace pretended to be angry as he turned and scolded, then turned to Bai Yan with an apologetic smile: "Mr. Bai, he is ignorant. Please don't take it to heart. To the eyes of God's enemy organization, the Dark Council definitely doesn't count for much. Please don't be angry!"
Eustace's old face wore a sly smile, he believed that the name of the Dark Council was powerful enough to deter most of the Abnormal organizations in the Abnormal World.
He deliberately said this, actually hoping to see a look of fear and shock on Bai Yan's face.
But Eustace was disappointed.
Bai Yan just smiled, a very indifferent smile.
"Mr. Bai, I think... we could negotiate? Use a ransom to redeem our lives, what do you think?"
Eustace's heart skipped a beat, then he tentatively said to Bai Yan.
"Answer my question first, who exactly commanded the attack on my villa!"
Bai Yan spoke with an indifferent tone.
"I gave the command! What can you do to me? Hua Xia person, I warn you, stop the pretense here, today is the day the Dark Council reaps the Mafia's wealth. If you don't release us obediently, once the people from the Dark Council arrive, I'll make sure you regret it!"
The irate old man who had previously provoked Bai Yan spoke with arrogance.
Aside from members of the Church Court and the Hua Xia Abnormality Organization, there was nothing that could make him feel fear or trepidation.
Was a mere God's enemy organization, a newly established Abnormal People Organization that had not even existed for two years, daring to offend the majesty of the Dark Council?
"Swish!"
Bai Yan casually raised his hand, and a pitch-black force like ink emanated from his body.
"Splurt!"
The black blade formed by the Demon Power effortlessly cut through the old man's neck.
"Thud!"
"Gurgle~"
The old head, with eyes wide open in anger, rolled to Eustace's feet, the look in them filled with disbelief as well as a hint of fear.
This young man, he actually dared to kill!
Eustace looked down at the head with eyes that would not close in death, feeling a mix of complex emotions and shock.
Even after knowing that the Mafia's backing was the Dark Council, he still dared to kill!
"The attackers at the villa have been dealt with by me."
Bai Yan continued with a beaming smile: "Next, we can properly discuss what you just mentioned. You wanted to negotiate, right?"
Faced with Bai Yan's meaningful gaze, Eustace broke out in a cold sweat and quickly nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, yes! We are willing to exchange our fortune for our lives..."
"Paying money for life, no problem. But, you'd better not play any tricks in front of me."
Bai Yan stood up, carelessly kicked the old head to one side, walked up to Eustace, gazed into his eyes, and spoke in a low voice: "I might as well tell you, the Dark Council… in my eyes, is less than nothing!"
Eustace's pupils shrank suddenly, then he hurriedly bowed his head as sweat poured from his forehead, not daring to utter a word.
The commissioners behind him also trembled, facing the decisive Bai Yan, none of these old men dared to utter any unnecessary words.
The older people get, the more they cherish their lives.
To hell with the Dark Council, to hell with wealth, all they wanted now was to survive!
"Since we're negotiating, then I'll state my terms."
Bai Yan indifferently extended a finger, speaking in an unyielding tone: "First condition: A hundred billion US dollars per person! Second condition: One nuclear warhead per person!"
"Two options, you choose."
Bai Yan turned and sat back in the armchair in the hall, his attitude extremely domineering.
This wasn't a negotiation at all!
It was downright robbery!
Eustace felt helpless inside, but he did not dare complain to Bai Yan.
"Nuclear warheads... Mr. Bai, we don't have that many warheads! Besides, what do you need so many warheads for?"
Eustace asked bitterly, this young man was demanding too high a price!
"If you don't have nuclear warheads, then pay money. If you're short even one cent, death is your only option! What I need the warheads for is my business. As for how to contact other Mafia families, whether to deliver money or nuclear warheads, well, that's your concern!"
Bai Yan said with a light smile.
Eustace's face stiffened, he then hurriedly whispered to Bai Yan: "Could you lower the price a bit?"
"Money in hand, goods in hand, there is no third option."
Bai Yan spoke resolutely.
The people of the Yamaguchi Group were doomed to die, and Bai Yan did not harbor such deep hatred for the Mafia; they could still discuss the matter of ransom.
But asking for a lower price?
Out of the question!
Bai Yan struck with the strength worth a punch of thousands in gold!
If the compensation standard is not met, pay with your life!