However, a flicker of killing intent flashed in Xu Hao's eyes.

The President of the Black Shark Association is not an easy character.

Why did the strategist from the Black Shark Association suddenly jump out to cause trouble, speaking to Xu Hao in a sarcastic manner and even making a bet with him?

Based on the strategist's words and reaction earlier, Xu Hao could deduce that the President had clearly orchestrated the event, with the strategist being nothing more than a puppet used to probe him.

Xu Hao said coldly, "It's not impossible for you to ally with us, but you need to take some actions, like giving us that heavy thermal weapon as a gesture of goodwill."

Upon hearing Xu Hao demand that extremely expensive heavy weapon, his face instantly turned unpleasant.

However, since Lawrence didn't object at all, it meant that this decision was undoubtedly made by Xu Hao.

His expression turned fierce for a moment, then he laughed loudly and said, "Haha! Since Young Master Xu wants it, we naturally have to give it to him. But once we join your force, ours will be yours, so I think whether we give the weapon now or later makes no difference. Don't you agree, Young Master Xu? You're probably not in any hurry, are you?"

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Xu Hao heard his words and immediately chuckled, "Since the President of the Black Shark Association is unwilling to give us the gesture of goodwill, it means you're not sincere in joining us. I think even after you join, the likelihood of betraying us would be high, so to prevent these unexpected events from happening, I have to besiege you right now!"

With Xu Hao's command, the private soldiers in the armored vehicles immediately disembarked, swiftly surrounding the Black Shark Association members in the center.

The President's face changed dramatically and said, "Xu Hao, even if you don't allow us to join, there's no need for such a spectacle. Are you trying to force us to submit? You might be thinking too much! We have that heavy thermal weapon, no matter how many people you have, it won't matter, we can still completely blow you away! Go ahead, make a move, I could blow you up any minute!"

His words were extremely bold, because he had the confidence to tear the pretense!

If it had been just now, when Xu Hao drove up with only Miranda by his side, that heavy thermal weapon might not have posed a significant threat to Xu Hao.

But now, things are different!

He said coldly, "Xu Hao, I know you don't care about such things because you're fearless, but being fearless doesn't mean your subordinates aren't afraid of my heavy thermal weapon! If I unleash it, a lot of them would die! Don't you care about your subordinates' lives?"

Upon hearing these words, Lawrence's face immediately changed.

If it were Xu Hao, he wouldn't doubt that Xu Hao would give up on them, as Xu Hao indeed doesn't seem to care much about others' lives.

But Xu Hao sneered coldly, "Do you really think you've completely cornered me? Go ahead and fire, if you can get a shot off, I'll admit defeat!"

Xu Hao unexpectedly started betting with the President, wagering whether his heavy thermal weapon could fire a shot.

The Black Shark Association learned from the strategist's earlier predicament and immediately turned to the two gunners and asked, "Can our heavy thermal weapon be fired?"

One of the gunners immediately shouted, "Yes, President! We fired it just now, it's only been a short time, how could it not be usable?"

The President thought for a moment and agreed, feeling quite confident, "Alright! Xu Hao, since you're letting me test fire it, I'll start shooting! Just don't blame me if many of your men end up dead!"

Xu Hao replied coldly, "Go ahead and fire, you definitely won't be able to fire."

"Humph! Gunner, prepare to fire!" The President ordered immediately.

At this moment, even Lawrence was getting a bit uneasy.

Because the barrel of the heavy thermal weapon was aimed directly at him!

If it fired, he couldn't withstand it, and he doubted Xu Hao could either.

Last time at Williams', he noticed that Xu Hao didn't withstand it head-on but instantly left the spot, causing the weapon to miss.

But this close, it's probably difficult for Xu Hao to evade, much less take Lawrence with him.

He certainly didn't want to die here!

Xu Hao said with a calm smile, "Don't worry, they definitely won't be able to fire."

At this moment, a soldier from Lawrence's side couldn't handle the pressure any longer. Facing the massive weapon head-on was hard to bear, and he angrily yelled, "Xu Hao, we know you're strong, you never seem to die, enduring powerful attacks, but we can't! We're all just ordinary people! How can you gamble with our lives with them? You're too irresponsible!"