Fatal Strike: Mercenary Road of Gunfire Ranger-Chapter 14 - Managing Money Well Leads to Managing People Well

Because Mountain Eagle was unfamiliar with Killing Bee's team, he didn't speak...

But it seemed that Blood Fox took deliberate care of him by communicating in English and even slowed down the pace.

The two parties didn't have much disagreement about the mission, the only issue was the bounty!

Mountain Eagle initially thought that five people were too few, given that they were targeting the notorious figures of the Golden Triangle...

However, he soon realized something was amiss because not only were their numbers small, but their asking price was also outrageous!

Killing Bee, while dealing with Mi Lu's poisonous tongue, was learning how to haggle from Blood Fox. They negotiated the bounty from US$1 million to US$2 million, and then adamantly refused to lower it any further.

Just when Mountain Eagle thought Blood Fox would reject Killing Bee, unexpectedly, the old man nodded his approval and even put on reading glasses. He proficiently printed a contract headed by International Intermediary Company for the other party to sign...

As Killing Bee and his team joyfully reviewed the contract, Mountain Eagle incredulously pulled Blood Fox aside and whispered, "Are you insane? US$2 million?

If you sold me and added the Revenge Fund, it would only amount to US$1.5 million. In case there's no spoils of war, are you prepared to cover an extra US$500,000 yourself!"

Hearing this, Blood Fox frowned and looked at Mountain Eagle, saying, "What are you talking about? We're attacking the drug lord Naokan, who has hundreds of minions...

Hiring five experts familiar with the Golden Triangle for US$2 million Thai Baht, though twice the market price, is worthwhile because they come with their own weapons and have good credibility.

We're well acquainted with them; they're trustworthy!"

Mountain Eagle was stunned for a moment, unable to believe what he heard, and said, "US$2 million Thai Baht?"

Suddenly realizing something, Blood Fox laughed and said, "What did you think it was? US Dollars?"

Mountain Eagle, rubbing his face hard, slightly groomed himself...

US$2 million Thai Baht roughly equals to 40,000 RMB, which is just over US$50,000.

The opposing team consists of five people, meaning they're essentially risking their lives against a major drug lord of the Golden Triangle for US$10,000 each, and they need to provide their own weapons.

If you say people are willing to kill and loot for US$10,000, Mountain Eagle would definitely believe it, as such individuals usually target the vulnerable.

But now, there are people willing to gamble their lives for US$10,000 and actually seem unbelievably happy...

Initially thinking that the other party's asking price was too high, Mountain Eagle now felt a complex mix of emotions and said to Blood Fox, "Can you really make a living off this line of work?"

Blood Fox watched Killing Bee cheerfully signing the contract and said with an experienced tone, "It's all about risking lives, but different people, under different circumstances, can have vastly different prices!

If they were willing to work for the drug cartel, their annual income could be ten times that of this contract.

With their skills, if they chose to work for a drug cartel in Mexico, their annual income could be 20 to 30 times that of this contract.

But the world doesn't have so many 'ifs,' if they're unwilling to take risks and prefer to stay in their comfort zones, then they have to accept reality!"

After saying this, Blood Fox looked at Mountain Eagle, who appeared unsure, paused, and added, "Don't think I'm stingy, but US$10,000 is a substantial amount in Thailand, enough to comfortably support a family of five for a few years.

Let me give you some advice, as someone who's been here...

Never give mercenaries excessively high bounties out of sympathy or kindness!

Doing so will make them either think you're a fool or make them want even more!

For those who earn their living by the gun, experiencing either scenario typically won't end well.

The most peaceful explanation also implies that there won't be a next time for collaboration!

They can suggest a price rise beforehand, US$500,000, US$1 million, all is possible, but I won't agree, and ultimately, the contract price must return to the market value range!

Once the mission ends and they get paid, and everyone is happy, then there can be a next collaboration!"

Mountain Eagle frowned and said, "But when they discover that selling me would get them a bounty of US$ 1 million, compared to those commissions, what choice would they make?"

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Blood Fox nodded slightly and said, "First, you need to have the capability to sanction the other party; second, when choosing mercenaries, at least get to know their background..."

Blood Fox pointed at the contract in Killing Bee's hand, smiled and said, "Most importantly, you need a contract and an insurance...

This way, when you encounter betrayal, someone like me will appear, to stand up for justice or to avenge you.

The rules apply to them too!

Do you think they don't want more?

Have you ever considered if the commission far exceeds their value, they would also worry about the employer betraying them..."

After listening, Mountain Eagle pondered for a long time and said, "You have always emphasized to me about it, and repeatedly expressed your fondness for International Intermediary Company.

I'm a bit puzzled, is International Intermediary Company the only one with contracts?

How do others in the Underworld maintain trade order?"

Blood Fox showed a complex expression and said, "Most people in the Underworld rely on their 'ability to sanction others' to ensure the enforcement of contracts...

Of course, these 'most people' are at the bottom of the Underworld—those with some fame and experience will have middlemen and brokers to assist.

These middlemen and brokers are not all rooted in the Black World; they operate in a gray area, helping people from the Black World resolve many economic and legal issues."

As Blood Fox observed Mountain Eagle's confused expression, he sighed and said, "Mountain Eagle, most people in this world are hustling to make money, and it's no different for those in the Underworld...

For example, Killing Bee and their expertise in combat, but aside from that, they can't even book flights or hotels internationally without help, so they need professionals.

The Underworld has thus spawned a huge service industry!

The key here is not just assisting mercenaries or assassins with missions, but managing money!

Everyone is working for money, but most of the money circulating in the Underworld is black money...

To launder the black money, financial brokers are needed, otherwise, even if you get the money, you can't spend it.

Whoever controls the money is the master of the Underworld!

And such people are never mercenaries, assassins, or gang members; they are lawyers, accountants, bankers, brokers..."

After listening, Mountain Eagle frowned and said, "From your description, it seems like people like mercenaries and assassins are just production means of the Underworld."

Blood Fox was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter and said, "Did you think when you were a senior executive in a multinational corporation that you weren't?

Kid, everyone hustling for money is production means!"

As Blood Fox spoke, Killing Bee walked over with the contract, handed it to Blood Fox, and visibly relaxed after he signed it, then looked Mountain Eagle up and down...

"Blood Fox is right, we are all production means, compared to ordinary people, we are all selling our bodies and skills, just that everyone excels in different things."

After listening, Mountain Eagle felt an indescribable awkwardness, but he couldn't pinpoint why...

After thinking for a few seconds without understanding, Mountain Eagle helplessly waved his hand and said, "Fine, although I feel something is off, you guys are more experienced...

Now that you have signed the contract, what's next?

Are we, just the eight of us, going against the drug lord Naokan?

I am willing to be the bait, and as long as Naokan gets close to me, I am confident I can take him down...

But what about the withdrawal plan?"