Global Abyss: My Skills Can Enhance Infinitely

Chapter 864: Chapter 770: Return to Starshine_4
 

Fortunately, the Captain has a strong background. If it were any other small team leader, they might have been hit by a black gun by now…

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In an open space in the Outer City, where the nearby houses had been razed to the ground, a wooden stockade made of logs and hemp rope stood, its wood surface stained with greasy marks.

Beside it, debris from the demolished houses was piled up, as well as a group of onlookers from the Outer City Pioneers.

And at this moment, on that rudimentary wooden structure, seven or eight ragged figures were hanging by hemp ropes.

The clothing on each person was in tatters, and it was clear to see some of them had welts where both the fabric and flesh were split.

Those flesh-rending welts were dripping with fresh blood, sticking to their clothes, making for an exceedingly miserable sight.

The hair too was greasy, indistinguishable whether it’s clotted with dirty blood or oil stains; their wrists, tied behind their backs with hemp ropes, were suspended in the air, with wooden planks underneath allowing them to just touch the ground with their tiptoes.

The ropes on each person had been carefully adjusted.

A bald man who appeared to be rather lazy was lounging on a nearby recliner, from time to time sniffing ‘Happiness’ on the back of his hand, his face showing an intoxicated expression.

Apart from him, close by were several dozen elite members of the Black Rat Gang, each with a rat head tattoo on their arms.

Two modified pickup trucks were parked here, each fitted with a machine gun mount.

A burly man with broad shoulders and a powerful physique stood in front of the wooden platform, looking at the Pioneers who were brought here from the Outer City, he said with a grin on his face,

“Take a good look, everyone, this is an example!”

While speaking, he paced back and forth, swishing his whip from time to time, making a piercing crack sound.

“Over and over again, I stressed not to promote that damn Chaoyang Society on our turf. If you want to be undercover agents and spies for the Chaoyang Society, then don’t blame us for being heartless and ruthless, bringing misfortune to your families!”

Most of the local residents who were called over and lived nearby had fear in their eyes, not daring to look over there, all silently bowing their heads.

Yet, a few felt a surge of indignation.

However, looking at the robust gang members nearby and the welded machine gun barrels on the pickups, no one dared to voice anything.

Right at this moment, with the roar of motorcycles, a small squad of six heavy bikes sped from the end of the street.

Even as the New Development Zone continued to be excavated, and motorcycles that brought a taste of the Current World became more prevalent, this was still not something the ordinary people of the Outer City could afford.

Their lives remained the same as before, and they did not enjoy the benefits of the New Development Zone.

Yet at this moment, many onlookers lit up at the sight of the approaching motorcycle squad, their numb expressions brightening, with some murmuring softly,

“It’s Captain Tao!”

“Captain Tao is here.”

“In several areas, only Captain Tao will deal with them.”

“Heaven above…”

Not just the residents, but even the Black Rat Gang’s members seemed to relax a little.

The Security Team was undoubtedly the elite in the Outer City, and Tao Tong, with his Talent, Demonization, and Inner Strength, as well as substantial investment into his share of the profits, had steadily climbed into the ranks of an Intermediate Partner, a notable expert in the Outer City.

Plus, with his powerful connections, the sound of motorcycles caused a stir among the members of the Black Rat Gang.

The imposing man who had been brandishing his whip and reprimanding people stopped talking and wore an apprehensive look as the roar of bikes drew near.

The Black Rat Gang Leader, nicknamed ‘Mad Rat,’ who was lying on the recliner and indulging in ‘Happiness,’ gradually stirred from his stupor.

Seeing the motorcycle squad about to reach him, a flash of brutality crossed his eyes, but he suppressed it and stood up, speaking in a humble tone,

“Yo, Captain Tao, what kind of wind brings you here?”

While talking, he took out a Wish Power Magnetic Card, ready to slip it into Tao Tong’s hand,

“Come on, come on, the brothers from the Security Team have been working hard. With this weather, why don’t we all go to my stronghold for some fun?”

Tao Tong frowned slightly as he saw the ‘Mad Rat’ himself show up here.

As the Gang Leader, this madman did not usually attend to such minor matters. Seeing the magnetic card in his hand and listening to his arrangements,

Tao Tong understood that this guy was probably waiting here especially for him!

With the identity of a seventh brother and his own position, there was no shortage of people wanting to give gifts. According to the seventh brother, they did not reject everything; some social exchanges were necessary, otherwise, it would be like cutting oneself off from society.

But a magnetic card at a time like this was something he flatly refused by blocking the other person’s hand and saying,

“Gang Leader B, I’m on official duty right now. It’s always fine to gather privately, but not now.”

After that, he pointed directly to the people hanging on the platform,

“Can you tell me what’s going on here?”

Tao Tong himself had come from the Outer City and was fully aware of how hard life was here.

Injuries like these could lead to a vicious cycle, and they may not survive!

While they did not kill anyone, it was hardly different from killing.

Generally, as long as no one died, the unspoken rule of the Security Team was to not handle it too seriously, brushing it off easily.

“Hey, some bumpkins who thoughtlessly became spies for other gangs, a little chastisement is in order, else it’s hard to manage.”