It was impossible to say that they were not afraid because Soap did not bring a single copper coin with him this time.
Black Mamba was right. Their group had a good harvest this week, but Skinny Monkey's sister happened to be sick. As a result, they spent all the money they stole to see Iron Handcuff. Not only did they spend the money they stole, but they also spent the money that should be given to Iron Handcuff.
In the afternoon, they tried to rob the slave girl, but they failed. So, Soap and his gang had no choice but to meet Iron Handcuff empty-handed.
They could already foresee the tragic fate that awaited them in front of them.
But just when they were about to fall into despair, Zhang Heng showed them a way out. Soap did not know if it was a blessing or a curse to walk down this path, but it seemed that they had no other choice. They could only bite the bullet and walk into the tavern.
Tonight, Blackwater Bay was basically filled with Iron Handcuff and his men. Other than them, there were thieves from the three nearby streets. Most of them were kids like Soap and Skinny Monkey. They came to report to Iron Handcuff about their work this week and hand over most of the money they stole to him.
Although they complained about this in private, no one dared to violate Iron Handcuff's order. They knew what would happen if they angered Iron Handcuff. The poor victim never showed up again after that. So even if the rest of them were dissatisfied, they could only hand over the money.
Fortunately, they grew up here, and they were used to such things. This was a cruel world where the strong preyed on the weak. Whoever had the bigger fist had the right to speak, and the people at the bottom could only resign themselves to their fate.
Before tonight, Soap and the other three were also members of the lower class, and many thieves knew that Skinny Monkey's sister was sick. When they saw Soap and the other three, there was a touch of sympathy in their eyes. However, this sympathy did not last long. Many people could not help but gloat over their misfortune.
After all, these thieves usually made a living on these three streets. Sometimes, they cooperated with each other, but more often than not, they competed with each other. Besides, there were few fat sheep in this place. Often, several groups of thieves would target the same target at the same time. It was impossible for there to be no conflicts.
But it seemed that after tonight, they would have one less group of opponents.
"Yo, you're finally here. I thought you ran away. Looks like we can only wait until we're done with the matter at hand and pay you a visit."
The person who spoke was a dwarf. He was responsible for managing Iron Handcuff's property. When Soap and the other three entered the door, he was sitting in the arms of a waitress, telling a joke to the waitress. As a result, the waitress burst into laughter, and the dwarf had a feast for his eyes.
He kissed the waitress on the cheek, then jumped off her, walked up to Soap, and stretched out his hand. "Great. Since you're here, pay up."
"We … we don't have any money with us," Soap stuttered. He could even hear his teeth chattering.
"No money?" The smile on the gnome's face gradually disappeared. "That shouldn't be. I heard that your harvest this week was pretty good."
"Yes, but all the money was used for my sister's medical treatment," Skinny Monkey did not want to see Soap bear the pressure alone, so he gulped and said.
The dwarf sighed, "You've been in this business for a long time. You should be considered a veteran. You should know the rules. Your sister's illness is a big deal, but you can't use other people's money to pay for her medical treatment. You're in the wrong no matter what."
"I-I will find a way to pay back the money later," Skinny Monkey quickly said. Skinny Monkey quickly said, "For the sake of making so much money for Boss Iron Handcuff, please give us another chance."
"Okay," the dwarf nodded and said, "We are not unreasonable people. Even if you deceived us first, Iron Handcuff is willing to believe you again. After all, you are the best thieves on the three streets nearby."
Skinny Monkey and the others were delighted when they heard that.
They did not expect that Iron Handcuff, who had always been known for his cruelty and harshness, would become reasonable this time. The thieves around him were also surprised when they heard this.
Then, they saw the dwarf took out a dagger from his arms and inserted it on the wooden table.
"But there is still a small problem. We only have three forgiveness slots this time. It seems that you may have to make a choice." A vicious smile flashed in the dwarf's small eyes.
Soap and the other three were shocked when they heard this. The other thieves were relieved when they saw this.
Sure enough, this was still the Iron Handcuff they were familiar with. As long as they made a mistake, they would have to pay the price.
Now, everyone in the tavern was focused on Soap and the others. They wanted to see how they would choose in the end. But after that, they heard Soap say, "Wait, although we don't have the money, I still have a big business to discuss with Iron Handcuff."
Until now, he finally made up his mind, and he no longer wavered. He knew that when he said this, it meant that he had completely broken up with Iron Handcuff and his gang. Although Soap was very skeptical about whether Zhang Heng could strike a deal with him, he could only play the role that Zhang Heng asked him to play.
"Business?" A playful look appeared on the dwarf's face, "What kind of business can you four thieves have? Or are you just stalling for time? "
The next moment, a strange voice rang in his ear, "What he said is true. He really has a business to discuss with your boss."
The dwarf was a little surprised. He didn't know where this oriental man came from. In fact, he couldn't even remember how Zhang Heng walked into the tavern's door. And he didn't know who Zhang Heng was. Hence, he didn't know why Zhang Heng wanted to intervene in their internal affairs.
On the other side, Black Mamba and his men were drinking. When they saw Zhang Heng, their expressions changed drastically. "Why are you here again?!"
"Why? Do you know each other?" The dwarf was stunned when he heard the question, and he looked in Black Mamba's direction.
What happened this afternoon was too embarrassing for Black Mamba. All seven of them were beaten up by Zhang Heng, and their faces were bruised and swollen. Naturally, they didn't want to tell others about it. And considering that Zhang Heng wasn't from this place (mainly because they couldn't defeat him), they dismissed the idea of revenge. It was rare for them to decide to make peace with Zhang Heng, and that was why they swallowed their anger.
As a result, they didn't expect that Zhang Heng would chase them all the way to this tavern.
Black Mamba suddenly felt wronged. He did not know Zhang Heng's purpose tonight, and he thought that Zhang Heng was here for him. He wondered why Zhang Heng did not keep his promise at all. He had said that he would let them go, and now, he changed his mind halfway through. Even a gladiatorial champion should not be so untrustworthy. Besides, Zhang Heng was too narrow-minded. The one who was beaten up did not have any complaints, but the one who beat him up came to him first.
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