Chapter 155: The Arms Dealer

Chapter 155: The Arms Dealer

Just as Li Hongshen felt that this transmigration journey would continue in such a dull manner until it finally ended with some large-scale bombardment, ripples stirred once again in his transmigrated life.

Although Li Hongshen knew from his past life that certain organizations would undergo dramatic changes after a new leader took over, and that some organizations would stop at nothing to achieve their goals, he still could not stomach the practice of forcing young children to clear minefields. Child soldiers trained to hold guns could somewhat be considered a voluntary choice, but using coercion to force little children to clear mines truly touched Li Hongshen's bottom line. Of course, it was also possible that Li Hongshen had simply grown weary, felt irritated, and wanted to return.

What he needed to do now was to make himself feel a bit better; at the very least, he did not want to leave with pent-up anger. In such a low-tier world, for him, enduring for a moment only made the resentment grow deeper, and taking a step back only made the loss feel heavier.

Therefore, on a dark and windy night, the Mountain Resistance Organization was wiped off the map overnight. In the entire base, apart from the orphans, every single fighter lay sprawled upon the ground.

Then:

"I want to make a deal with you, arms dealer."

"Well, well, kiddo, you certainly are interesting. You completely annihilated my troops, and now you sit across from me saying you want to make a deal with me?"

"Yes, I suppose you won't refuse, considering I have already proven my value."

"Alright, let me guess. It's because of those orphans, am I right?"

"Indeed. Help me take care of them, and I will accept your employment. How about it?"

"Oh, this is truly a tricky predicament, young man. As far as I know, those orphans have no relations or ties to you whatsoever. And most importantly, I wouldn't expect a veteran who has been active in wars for seven years to have such a weakness."

"I say what I mean, and I mean what I say. Rest assured. As for those orphans, just consider them my bottom line. As for myself, I simply want to go out and see the world. Having fought wars for so many years, I've grown somewhat weary and would like to experience other places."

"Is that so! Then I understand. Chiquita, lock this dangerous young man up, leave him plenty of water, and we'll save him as a gift for my daughter. Hehe, truly interesting. I never expected my final business deal as an arms dealer to get so messed up, hahahahaha."

Li Hongshen nodded at the white-haired, middle-aged man before him, stood up, and allowed the female soldier beside him to drag him away, watching the container doors slowly seal shut.

He sat down directly in a cross-legged position. Several bottles of mineral water sat within arm's reach right in front of him, yet he did not even touch them.

Following a bumpy transport, three days passed before the container doors finally opened again.

Gazing at the rather dazzling light outside, Li Hongshen slowly walked out after a brief moment of adjustment.

"You're truly strong, kid. I've fulfilled your request. Take a look at this information."

Looking at the white-haired, blue-eyed man in front of him who wore a professional smile and held a clipboard, Li Hongshen could not sense even a hint that this person was a professional arms dealer.

This man's sales channels could be described as extraordinarily vast. Including Li Hongshen's former organization, eighty percent of the resistance groups had procured weapons from him.

What was most admirable was that he also seemed to be a renowned maritime shipping tycoon, yet surprisingly, he dared to personally escort cargo transactions, possessing a remarkably adventurous spirit.

"Very well, the deal is struck. I now accept your employment."

"Hey, hey, kiddo, aren't you even going to look at this information? Aren't you afraid I failed to meet your conditions?"

"Not at all. At the very least, I believe you wouldn't do such a thing, and my value far exceeds these papers, doesn't it?"

"Sigh, brat. You look quite cute, but your personality is truly terrible. You don't know how to cooperate at all. Lutz, take our little friend to get some food. Once we head back, you'll take him to Koko's side, and by the way, teach him some common sense and the ways of PMCs."

Just like that, after going through several procedures, Li Hongshen left the battlefield where he had fought for many years.

To the people still remaining there, it was merely the disappearance of one resistance group; within a few months, two or three new resistance groups would spring up in its place anyway, so it was no big deal.

As for the legend of the Reaper on the battlefield, it still circulated. It was just that from time to time, someone would claim to have seen the Reaper—some said male, some said female—though in the end, no one ever had an accurate answer.

Meanwhile, the Ugly Country military's wanted poster still hung on their website, except the profile picture was a darkened, empty frame, making it look as though they were hunting a phantom.

Lutz was also a white-haired man. From his neat haircut and sharp, indifferent gaze, one could tell he was a veteran.

However, Li Hongshen could discern that he was a special forces soldier originating from the Ugly Country; that particular demeanor was extremely distinct.

Over the past few years, Li Hongshen had clashed with such units several times—forces like the Ugly Country Delta, the Lancers, the Kingdom of Yingli's Airborne Brigade, and the French Foreign Legion.

These individuals were all top-tier fighters on the battlefield. Yet after engaging in intense firefights, the one who lived to the very end was invariably Li Hongshen, and they became nourishment for his current life, elevating his physical fitness to even greater heights.

Li Hongshen was currently aboard a luxury cruise liner. Through the corridor porthole, he could see the azure sky and the boundless ocean.

Upon arriving at the ship's restaurant, Lutz pulled out a chair, straddled it backwards, rested one hand on the back of the chair, and used the other hand to pull a cigarette and a lighter from his pocket.

"Click~ Snap~"

"Puff~~"

"Kid, hurry up and eat. You haven't eaten for several days, yet you're still able to move around freely—it really startles me. You're quite strong, aren't you?"

"Thanks."

After giving a brief, perfunctory reply, Li Hongshen began stuffing food into his mouth with both hands simultaneously. Given his current physical condition, even after starving for several days, he had no dietary restrictions and did not need to ease back into eating with light meals.

No matter what kind of food entered his stomach, it was instantly converted into energy and supplied to his entire body.

Li Hongshen ate continuously for nearly half an hour, his mouth never stopping the entire time, endlessly chewing and swallowing.

The man sitting opposite him simply watched Li Hongshen gorge himself. At first, he remained calm, but as time passed, his mouth gradually fell open, and he didn't even notice when his cigarette dropped to the floor.

When Li Hongshen finally felt he had eaten enough, he stopped, turned his head to look at the man, and asked, "Your name is Lutz, right? I initially thought it was a female name. Anyway, since I've accepted your boss's employment, what should I do next?"