Ultimate Firepower
Chapter 318 - 303 Transition

Chapter 318: Chapter 303 Transition

The agreement was set; now, naturally, everyone had their own matters to handle.

After fighting their way through Europe to North Africa and spending a month in jail, Gao Yi was now with a beautiful woman, but he couldn’t just let his brothers watch with fiery eyes.

Now that the crisis had passed, it was of course time to give his brothers some freedom.

"I’ll arrange everyone’s tasks. Luca, you’ll have to make do and stay in Libya. Wait for me to come back from the United States then you can take over. If we all leave now, Khalid might get scared,"

Gao Yi thought it through thoroughly.

For Khalid, even having received five million dollars, the losses were tremendous. Now, it seemed like nothing was wrong, but if everyone left at once, anyone would wonder.

For Gao Yi, Khalid’s arm remained critical in his future plans, so he still needed to carefully consider things.

Luca had no objections. As the Chief Financial Officer, he would certainly need to handle the handover with Khalid’s arm in the future—such tasks couldn’t be left to those who only knew how to fight.

"Alright, I’ll handle it."

Having clarified Luca’s situation, Gao Yi turned to Li Jie and said, "As for Brother Li, you might as well go back to your promising job as a gunsmith."

Li Jie frowned, baffled, "Is this casting me aside after using me?"

As a combatant, Li Jie was somewhat useful, but as a famous gunsmith who had been through life and death with Gao Yi every day, he had a few quirks.

The best thing for Li Jie, of course, wasn’t to follow them as an assault rifle.

But how did Gao Yi’s good intentions get twisted into being discarded?

"You’re a bit out of line, how is this casting you aside after using you, huh? We hadn’t planned on ditching you, but to put it bluntly, you’re not exactly professional at fighting. No, no, no, you are very professional, but don’t you think it’s a waste, if someone as clever as you gets shot dead?"

Gao Yi spread his hands and earnestly said to Li Jie, "Think about it, we’ve worked together for so long; was there ever a time when you fought a battle properly? Even if you like fighting, you can’t fight properly with us."

Luca often said that Gao Yi hardly seemed like an assassin anymore.

To Li Jie, whether in the Sky Garden or Warhammer, he never truly experienced a real fight.

Li Jie was silent.

Gao Yi grinned, "So now you have the opportunity, go back to the United States and honestly run your workshop. When we need you, we’ll naturally call you. Then we want to broker arms from Europe to Africa, isn’t that your expertise? You’ve even set up a trading company already—who else would handle this if not you?"

Feng Biao stepped forward and put his arm around Li Jie’s shoulder, saying, "Yeah, if you don’t handle it, we can’t handle it either."

Li Jie thought for a moment, "For large-scale arms purchases, our workshop’s qualifications aren’t enough."

"Are you still worried about that? Rest assured, you won’t miss out on a profitable business. If there really is something, we will definitely call you."

Li Jie had a unique relationship with Gao Yi.

Li Jie truly belonged to the type who courted disaster; a life too peaceful was his most distinct trait.

Thus, there was absolutely no need for Li Jie to join the Garden or Warhammer, or whatever it was called; there was no need for him to mingle with Gao Yi and the others, yet he still wouldn’t leave.

Given their brother-like relationship, Gao Yi naturally had to persuade him.

After a moment of contemplation, Li Jie seemed to realize there really wasn’t anything else next, and he wasn’t a desperado who had nothing else to do when not fighting. Thinking it over, going back seemed not bad, as long as he wasn’t discarded after being used up.

"Alright then, I’ll head back to take care of my things. Call me if there’s anything."

Li Jie looked slightly regretful, then he laughed, "Although it’s dangerous with you guys, it’s quite thrilling."

How could it not be thrilling, like climbing a ladder to heaven, constantly rising in levels?

Having settled Li Jie, Gao Yi turned to Feng Biao, "You go home, and as for you..."

Gao Yi looked towards Lin Xianghua, who said with resignation, "I’m a man without a hometown to go to."

Gao Yi turned towards the crowd and said, "I don’t know if it’s just me, but ever since I found out this guy’s a ’Ben’, why do I feel that his words are weird, filled with that chuunibyo vibe? Do you guys feel the same?"

Li Jie immediately replied, "Yes, that’s the filter effect, or maybe called stereotyping."

Gao Yi nodded, then he said to Lin Xianghua, "So what will you do? Go to the United States?"

"Anywhere is fine; I’ve been bottled up for so long that a change of place would be nice."

Gao Yi couldn’t help but say, "Why does this still sound like a double entendre to me? Why do your words feel so lewd now?"

Lin Xianghua angrily said, "Hey, don’t go too far!"

"Exactly, that’s the feeling!"

Li Jie burst into laughter while Lin Xianghua was fuming. Gao Yi quickly said, "Alright, alright, no more jokes like this from now on, Xiao Lin is getting anxious."

Lin Xianghua angrily said, "It was you who started it! And don’t call me Xiao Lin from now on!"

Gao Yi gestured with his hand and said, "Lucy, come with me. We’re flying directly to the United States on Joelson’s plane. Although it’s convenient, it’s still a CIA plane, so you all should leave on your own. There’s nothing else, everyone prepare separately."

When it was time to leave, he made sure to give a heads up.

After making sure his own people were all set, Gao Yi then went outside and said to Khalid, who had hurried back upon hearing the news, "Our business here is settled, and we’ll be leaving for a while. However, our chief financial officer will stay behind. You can start the initial preparations with him."

Although Khalid was worried about being ditched, he was somewhat reassured since someone was left behind.

"Okay, how long until you return?"

"It’s uncertain, but it won’t be very long. According to the plan I have for you, you’ll need to come up with an official name for yourself in the future."

Without hesitation, Khalid said, "We have a name already, it’s called..."

"No, no, no, what you were called before doesn’t matter. What matters is what you’ll be called from now on. You need a name like the Libyan National Army, a name that can govern a country."

Khalid was stunned for a moment and said, "Govern a country? I never thought about that."

"You’ll have to think about it now. From now on, you’ll be called the Libyan Salvation Army."

Khalid mulled over the name, then hesitantly said, "This name... doesn’t sound very good."

"What’s wrong with it?"

Khalid wanted to say everything was wrong with it, but seeing Gao Yi’s serious expression, he finally said, "There’s nothing wrong with it, it’s pretty good. From now on, we’ll be called the Libyan Salvation Army."

"From now on, remember to declare the Libyan Salvation Army responsible for any actions. What’s important is legitimacy. Once you establish that, it will be easier to control the country in the future."

Patting Khalid’s shoulder, Gao Yi smiled and said, "I’m leaving. Contact me anytime if you need anything."

After arranging for his people and calming Khalid, as well as giving a name to someone, Gao Yi took out his phone and hurriedly left.

This past month, he couldn’t make any calls and had completely cut off all contact with the outside world. Now that he finally had the chance, of course he needed to say hello.

"Your Highness, we’re out now, everything’s fine. I couldn’t call this past month because..."

He rattled off an explanation, announcing to the Number One Master that he was out and about again. After he’d said enough, he called Mu Tianwen.

"Brother, I’m out, safe and sound, thanks to you, my friend."

With the role of a strategist, Mu Tianwen’s importance had skyrocketed, so the second call was to reassure him in Arabic.

The third call was a bit more difficult for Gao Yi.

Should he call Grasse, or should he inform Marina?

Thinking it over, he decided ladies first. He heard Marina had been under a lot of pressure this time. He appreciated that she could withstand it.

"Hello, I’m out now, everything is fine."

During the call with Marina, Gao Yi involuntarily slowed down his speech.

Previously, he had flattered Marina, but now, after having an epiphany, Gao Yi suddenly felt different about speaking to women on the phone than before.

Marina’s voice was nasal as she said softly, "I’m glad you’re safe, come to France now! Don’t refuse me!"

Without hesitating, Gao Yi said, "I’ve got too much going on here, it’s not safe. I’ll contact you later, goodbye."

He decisively hung up the phone.

Now, Gao Yi realized his mentality when dealing with women had changed.

Previously, there was no sense of responsibility, but now, he suddenly felt that if he continued this unclear relationship with Marina, something bad might happen.

He needed to be cautious.

After hanging up on Marina, he made his last call to Grins and said in a low voice, "I’m out. I’ve got two things to tell you. One, I’ve expanded my network of connections, let’s have a good chat when you’re free. The other is about a money-making opportunity. Let’s get moving on it, better to discuss in person. Do you have time?"