"I thought you were just someone idling in the company, didn't expect you to actually dare to shoot."<br><br>Amidst the silence, the middle-aged woman whom Luke Sin was pointing at with his gun, did not attempt to flee. Instead, she slowly pushed people aside and stepped into the crowd, facing Luke Sin's gun without a trace of fear on her face. Her gaze was indifferent as she said, "We have guns too, but we weren't prepared in advance. Though you're pointing one at us, it doesn't matter. Let's admit defeat for today and let you go..."<br><br>"If the Security Bureau catches you later, it's none of our business!"<br><br>"If the Security Bureau doesn't catch you, then we'll see each other in the realm of wanderers!"<br><br>"..."<br><br>The Security Bureau strictly enforces gun control within Walled City, so even they had very few guns left inside the city.<br><br>Companies like theirs, which frequently travel outside the wall, often have their own supply depots in secret locations outside the wall. Beyond guns, they might even have small arsenals. However, under the strict surveillance of the patrol army in Walled City, it's impossible to bring too many weapons and firearms into the city without severe penalties for serious crimes.<br><br>Of course, under such pressure, they still found ways to smuggle one or two guns for self-defense. But these weapons couldn't be carried in advance, and without preparation, they lost the initiative when Luke Sin pointed a gun at them.<br><br>This woman's mind was, without a doubt, very nimble, and her words were flawless. Generally speaking, if Luke Sin fired a gun here, the Security Bureau would have no reason not to intervene. He might very well be detained and sent outside the wall for forced labor. However, she also made it clear that if the Security Bureau didn't apprehend Luke Sin, then they would seek revenge in their own way, following the rules of the realm of wanderers.<br><br>At this moment, Princess Sunny and Luke Chang were scared to the point their legs became weak, their faces pale.<br><br>Seeing Luke Sin take out a gun shattered their previous understanding.<br><br>Those who grew up within Walled City always thought guns were something far removed from their lives.<br><br>Hearing what the female manager said, the thugs released Luke Chang and Princess Sunny and even cleared a path for them.<br><br>Yet their gazes, staring at Luke Sin, were as cold as if they were looking at a dead man.<br><br>Luke Sin, however, didn't seem inclined to leave, saying, "I'm not leaving; we haven't finished our business."<br><br>The woman, at gunpoint, was momentarily stunned, saying, "At this moment, you still want to discuss business?"<br><br>"Yes."<br><br>Luke Sin nodded and said, "But we need to negotiate the price; it can't be whatever you say it is."<br><br>After a slight pause, he added, "It needs to be fair."<br><br>The woman's expression suddenly became very complex, as did the expressions of everyone around her.<br><br>"I've put a gun to others while doing business more times than I can count; I've even talked business with someone dangling over a pool full of madmen. But being on the receiving end with someone pointing a gun to talk business is a first..."<br><br>At this point, another man strolled out of an office behind them. He was tall and covered in stubble, with a cigarette hanging from his mouth. He wore a dirty yet sturdy camouflage jacket, topped off with a red beret, not resembling the style of Qinggang City's patrol army. God knows where he got it from.<br><br>At his appearance, everyone around instinctively lowered their heads.<br><br>Even the woman at gunpoint called out, "Boss, this person..."<br><br>The man waved his hand and said to Luke Sin, "Put the gun down. You have the upper hand; I won't bother you today."<br><br>"Okay."<br><br>At his words, Luke Sin put the gun away, stuffing it into his backpack.<br><br>Princess Sunny and Luke Chang's eyes were wide open, full of bewilderment.<br><br>"Business as usual. You all go negotiate!"<br><br>The man nodded to the woman who had been at gunpoint and then said to Luke Sin, "Little brother, follow me."<br><br>The development of things was quite unexpected, leaving everyone a bit confused.<br><br>Luke Chang and Princess Sunny were quickly pushed back into that office, while Luke Sin dutifully followed the man into the room he had emerged from. Inside, the room was surprisingly well-decorated, with wooden floors and hanging lights. To the left was a large sofa, in front of which was a glass coffee table with a plate of dumplings, some buns, and a dish of red pickled peppers.<br><br>The man sat down and began to eat, his way of eating peculiar—slow chews, yet never pausing, with a strange sense of gluttony, even though it was nothing particularly sumptuous, he devoured with an unusual seriousness.<br><br>Luke Sin did not rush to answer his questions, instead, he instinctively glanced at the feast on the table. Several dishes had already been tossed aside, with bits of leftover food. How much had he eaten?<br><br>...<br><br>"In the wilderness for so long that coming into the city, I never feel like I can eat enough."<br><br>Ryan Quinn took a bite of a bun, adding a dumpling to his mouth, then glanced sideways at Luke Sin, "Care for some?"<br><br>Luke Sin quickly shook his head, "I'm not hungry."<br><br>He understood Ryan Quinn's peculiar habits quite well.<br><br>Life inside and outside the wall is totally different; Walled City, especially Qinggang City, was among the earliest to address the famine issue, reportedly due to some agricultural tech reconstruction and mysterious wild seeds. Within Walled City, there's a degree of livestock industry, expansive farms, even partial mechanization, yet it's unimaginable outside the wall.<br><br>Outside, many organizations still straddle the brink of food shortages; hunger is almost a constant for those in the wilderness.<br><br>Their only way to feed themselves properly is to disarm and move into Walled City.<br><br>However, while Qinggang City boasts relatively abundant resources, allowing residents to purchase foodstuffs, oil, salt, even meat, this privilege extends strictly within the city walls. Buying food here, then taking it outside to enjoy, is harshly regulated.<br><br>The two most well-known high crimes within Walled City:<br><br>First is smuggling arms and guns in;<br><br>Second is smuggling food out.<br><br>...<br><br>"Having endured the dire wilderness, full bellies, peaceful sleep, and enjoying women without worrying they'll whip out a grenade during the act become cherished. Within this Walled City, even I avoid trouble when I can. Everyone sticks to the rules; you take a step back, I take a step back, and life remains bearable, right?"<br><br>Ryan Quinn momentarily paused his eating, lifting his gaze to scrutinize Luke Sin: <br><br>"So, what's your business, little brother?"<br><br>His eyes exuded a relaxed yet unsettling air, as though looking right through Luke Sin, coldly saying, "Negotiating with a gun, I've seen lots outside the wall, but you're not from the outside, so, spill it."<br><br>"Who sent you here, and what's your agenda?"<br><br>"..."<br><br>Luke Sin carefully appraised him, mentally cross-checked with the information he had, then said, "You're Ryan Quinn, right?"<br><br>The man eyed Luke Sin without direct confirmation, chuckling, "Here to kill me?"<br><br>His seemingly casual hand with the chopsticks had another hand reaching cautiously underneath the wooden table.<br><br>"No."<br><br>Luke Sin shook his head, "I'm here to ask if you've encountered something... unusual?"<br><br>On hearing this, Ryan Quinn's expression shifted, hinting at fear as he whispered, "Is this a setup?"<br><br>As he spoke, his hand beneath the table suddenly rose, holding a gun.)
