Personal Grudges

In addition to inquiring about K'un-Lun and Dragon Bones from the Bakuto and his companions, Russell also asked them about information regarding the Dragon Bones. 

Due to the K'un-Lun people's exceptional longevity, strength, and mastery of magical abilities, the people around them often mistook them for gods.

However, in reality, the gods were entirely different from the K'un-Lun people.

According to what the Bakuto and his companions said, K'un-Lun was a golden holy city centered around mysticism and martial arts. It was a city filled with light and harmony. Situated on a foundation of fire, blood, and steel, it was steeped in ancient wisdom and possessed extremely strict laws.

Within K'un-Lun, both native K'un-Lun people and Earthlings who entered from the outside had the opportunity to learn various secret techniques, including flying and burrowing. They could also develop bodies as strong as rock.

Generally, K'un-Lun didn't interfere with earthly affairs and strictly prohibited the teaching of martial arts to outsiders. Those who violated the law would be directly expelled from K'un-Lun. Of course, expulsion wasn't the only punishment; there were other forms of punishment as well.

In short, K'un-Lun was a place with extremely strict laws. If one could abide by K'un-Lun's n's laws and be obedient, K'un-Lun's was like a paradise. But if one violated K'un-Lun's laws, the situation would be far from pleasant.

As for how unpleasant it could be, the Bakuto and his companions gave Russell a simple explanation.

In addition to inquiring about K'un-Lun and Dragon Bones from the Bakuto and his companions, Russell also asked them about information regarding the Dragon Bones.

He didn't need to know how many Dragon Bones they had or how to use them; he focused on asking about the Dragon Bones in the New York underground.

Although Bakuto and his companions did know that there were Dragon Bones beneath New York, they had no idea where exactly they were buried.

One thing they could confirm, however, was that the Dragon Bones in the New York underground were sealed.

To find the Dragon Bones beneath New York, they needed the help of Iron Fist.

This was also why they knew that Danny Rand was the current Iron Fist but chose to ignore him.

Otherwise, according to the Hand usual approach, they would have dealt with the weak Iron Fist, Danny Rand, a long time ago.

Aside from information about K'un-Lun and Dragon Bones, Bakuto and his companions, who had been mentally devastated by Russell, provided him with additional information.

The most powerful killing weapon of the Hand, the Black Sky possessed by the original Demon Beast, had inexplicably defected.

Russell was not unfamiliar with the Black Sky.

It wasn't surprising to him that Elektra had become the Black Sky.

Although he didn't know how far Daredevil and Elektra had developed in this world, Elektra turning into the Black Sky wasn't particularly unusual.

Just like it was highly likely that Captain America would be unearthed, it was also highly likely that Elektra would become the Black Sky.

As for why Elektra defected from the Hand, he didn't care at all.

As long as Elektra didn't provoke him, even if she went to the Sanctum to seek out the Ancient One for exorcism, he wouldn't be interested.

After drinking more than half a bottle of whiskey in Kingpin's office, Russell finally saw Bullseye and Mr. Negative, Martin Li.

Whether it was a coincidence or planned, they came to Kingpin's office together and handed over the Dragon Bones that originally belonged to Lady Gao and Sowande to Kingpin.

Seeing the Dragon Bones they brought back, Kingpin finally confirmed that Russell hadn't taken a cut.

By comparing the quantity of Dragon Bones belonging to Madam Gao and Sowande, he could easily deduce the amount of Dragon Bones the Bakuto trio possessed.

Although it was just a rough estimation, it was clear that Russell had indeed taken only half of the Dragon Bones.

While Kingpin was satisfied with the Dragon Bones before him, Russell put down his glass and approached Mr. Negative, Martin Li, who had returned to his normal human state.

As he approached, Martin Li's brows furrowed slightly.

He didn't know what Russell was thinking, but Russell's gaze as he looked at him made him uncomfortable.

However, before he could say anything, Russell struck like lightning.

Venom!

Without any hesitation, Russell immediately employed the abilities of Venom. Numerous large and small black tendrils surged from his body.

His speed was so fast that Martin Li didn't even have time to release his Negative energy.

In an instant, the black tendrils from Russell's body bound Martin Li, much like the tentacles of an octopus.

Without giving Martin Li a chance to resist, the moment the black tendrils touched his body, Russell decisively initiated the symbiotic possession.

"Russell, what are you doing?"

Seeing Russell suddenly launch an attack on Martin Li, Kingpin slammed the table and shouted loudly at Russell.

"Shut up! This doesn't concern you!"

Russell turned his head to look at Kingpin and said coldly.

Until the assignment was complete, Kingpin was his employer. Out of professional ethics, he would show Kingpin some respect.

However, now that the assignment was over, things were different.

Although Kingpin was a crime lord, he was essentially just a slightly stronger ordinary person in Russell's eyes.

Moreover, he had killed his former employers before; it wasn't the first time.

Cross was a prime example.

Kingpin hadn't expected Russell to be so disrespectful.

Seeing Russell's expression that seemed to convey that whoever interfered would die, Kingpin couldn't help but clench his fists.

After calming his anger for a moment, he said once again, "This is my territory, after all. You're in my territory, attacking the people I brought in. Shouldn't you give me an explanation?"

Given Kingpin's status, saying such words undoubtedly indicated that something was seriously amiss.

"Explanation? Sure, I'll give you one."

"I have some personal grudges with him, and I need to settle them now!"

After saying that, Russell no longer paid attention to Kingpin and started manipulating the symbiotic entity to replicate Mr. Negative's superpowers.

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