Ayin shouted, "Stop arguing! What the hell are you all doing!? How did you get bewitched by Lu Chengwen again!? We haven't even gotten a single penny yet! Get the money first!"
The King of Bandit Suppression roared, "I want to get the money too! But isn't it your boss who's been stirring up trouble here!?"
The King of Wave Subjugation shouted angrily, "I'm stirring up trouble!? Fine! I'll be the one to take the money back. If you don't object, I'll let you go!"
The King of Bandit Suppression, seeing the situation, cursed angrily, "Fuck you! Can't you understand the key point of what Ayin is saying!?"
The King of Wave Subjugation snapped back, "You dare curse my mother!?"
The King of Bandit Suppression shouted, "Damn it! That's just a figure of speech! Listen to the important part! Is your brain full of shit? Can't you take in a single word of what Ayin is saying? How did you even become the boss with that brain!?"
The King of Wave Subjugation drew his weapon. "You insulted my mother! And you insulted my intelligence! I'm gonna cripple you today!"
Ayin quickly grabbed the King of Wave Subjugation. "If we fight among ourselves, that bastard Lu Chengwen wins again!"
Ah Hu blocked Ayin. "Ayin! Show respect to His Majesty! This is a crime punishable by death!"
Ah Long was confused. "So what exactly are we supposed to do now? Who do we attack? Who's the enemy?"
Ah Xiao stood at the back, his face full of sorrow. He raised his head and looked at the bright moon in the sky. A single tear slipped from the corner of his eye.
Why? Why is this world so filthy and chaotic?
Is Shi Yin the only one worthy of this bright moon and the gentle breeze?
The King of Bandit Suppression said, "Boss Lu! I've thought it through! I'm willing to work with you to achieve great things! As long as Miss Xue Ning joins forces with me, we can cut down these five useless fools! Once they're dead, you give me the money, and I'll be your messenger! I'll contact the Helm Master and the Strategist for you! If I fail, you can chop off my head!"
The King of Wave Subjugation shouted, "Boss Lu! Don't believe him! This guy knew perfectly well that Long Aotian is the Young Master, yet he still tried to beat him to death with frozen fish! Clearly, he has ulterior motives! Unlike us—we really just made a mistake!"
Ah Hu said, "Your Majesty, my big brother speaks the truth!"
Ah Long added, "Are you all sure now? Give me a clear answer, I'm already dizzy!"
Ayin stomped his foot. "Why… why can't I turn this around? Where did I go wrong? Why does making one mistake mean I have to keep making mistakes? I never wanted to be a traitor!"
At that moment, a car sped toward them from a distance.
Inside the car sat a man full of rage—Long Aotian!
Lu Chengwen! Are you even human!?
Long Aotian was already burning with fury!
He had poured in hundreds of billions in funds, and they had agreed to start construction! But these past few days, no matter how much Qi Meishao pushed, it was still those three old men!
Today, when he went to the construction site, he was absolutely livid!
Not only were those three old men refusing to work, but they were also faking heart attacks and demanding compensation!
This was a blatant scam!
I need to get answers from you!
As the car approached, it was suddenly blocked by two other cars parked across the road.
This stretch of road was a private road built by Lu Chengwen. It was too remote, so barely any cars ever passed through.
Now that two cars were blocking the way, Long Aotian was furious. He slammed on the brakes and said to Luo Shiyin, "Get out and check what's going on!"
The two of them got out of the car and walked forward, only to see a large group of people arguing.
Standing at the side, Long Aotian gritted his teeth and immediately recognized those five brothers.
"Those five bastards! Finally found them!" Long Aotian said. "Shiyin, get ready. Control one of them, and their combat power will instantly be cut in half!"
Luo Shiyin was the strongest piece on the board when it came to weakening the enemy.
As long as she controlled one person, that person could drag down another. And she could handle another one herself.
One for three at the very least!
Luo Shiyin nodded, but when she saw Lu Chengwen, something stirred in her heart.
Long Aotian snapped, "What are you hesitating for? Move!"
"Oh… right."
As Long Aotian approached, everyone turned their heads.
Long Aotian squinted his eyes and noticed someone unfamiliar—an older man with a profound presence. Judging from his aura, he seemed stronger than the others.
Long Aotian raised his hand, signaling Shiyin not to act rashly. Then he glanced at her, and she understood immediately, quietly sending a message to Qi Meishao.
Long Aotian kept a stern face. "Chengwen, what the hell is going on?"
Lu Chengwen laughed, "Big Brother! You came just in time!"
Ayin quickly stepped forward. "Young Master! The situation is a mess! I can't control it anymore, you have to—"
Long Aotian, filled with rage, struck out with his palm. Ayin hurriedly dodged. "Young Master! This is the last chance!"
"Chance my ass!" Long Aotian hated Ayin the most. "Damn it, get away from me! I'll deal with you later!"
Long Aotian scanned his surroundings, gritting his teeth in frustration.
He hated every single person here! Every single one of them had beaten him before!
First, he needed to clear up the main issue.
"Chengwen! We agreed to start construction! Why hasn't it started!? I've transferred hundreds of billions already, haven't I!?"
Lu Chengwen put on a bitter expression. "Big Brother, these bosses all came to demand money from me! The moment they showed up, they asked for a hundred billion, two hundred billion! You want me to start construction, and they want money from me! Bosses, where the hell am I supposed to get that much money!?"
"I don't care! Where's my investment!? My money was for construction!"
Lu Chengwen said, "There was seventy billion for the later stages, then another seventy billion, for a total of just one hundred and forty billion. But these two groups are demanding one hundred and fifty billion! Big Brother, I even have to scrape together another ten billion to make up the difference!"
Lu Chengwen looked completely indifferent, like a dead pig unafraid of boiling water. "Anyway, at most, I can give out one hundred and fifty billion. If you guys have the guts, fight over it yourselves. Just don't all gang up on me."
Ahu said, "Your Majesty, don't be afraid! Long Aotian is just a songstress, right?"
Long Aotian pointed at Ahu, "You little brat, watch your mouth!"
Hua Xue Ning said, "Exactly! Tian'er also has dignity!"
Long Aotian looked at Hua Xue Ning, "Do I need you to speak for me? Shut up too!"
Hua Xue Ning glared, "What gives you the right to yell at me?"
Luo Shiyin said awkwardly, "Xue Ning, after all, he is the young master."
Hua Xue Ning said, "When are you and Sister Meishao finally going to pledge allegiance to Master? I'm so bored over here! I can only pass time by training every day!"
Long Aotian turned back, "What did she say?"
Luo Shiyin looked very embarrassed, "She's talking nonsense."
Long Aotian shook his head, "Hua Xue Ning wouldn't talk nonsense without reason, right?"
"Uh…" Luo Shiyin could only change the subject, "Meishao, she… you know her situation."
Long Aotian gritted his teeth, "I just knew it would be like this!"
Fu Bo Tianwang and Dang Kou Tianwang took advantage of their argument to do some calculations in their minds.
Fu Bo Tianwang was still unsure about whose side he should take right now.
But Dang Kou Tianwang stepped forward, "Young Master! Your humble subordinate has been searching for you so bitterly!"
Long Aotian raged, "And who the hell are you?"
"This humble one is Dang Kou Tianwang, under the orders of the strategist, here to aid the Young Master!"
Long Aotian's anger flared even more upon hearing this, "Oh? Where's the money? Where's the money?!"
Dang Kou Tianwang was stunned for a moment and pointed at Lu Chengwen, "I gave it to him."
Long Aotian didn't even know who to be angry at anymore.
He took a deep breath, "Why did you give it to him?"
"He… he answered the secret code."
Long Aotian pointed at the ground, "What was the secret code!?"
Dang Kou Tianwang said aggrievedly, "You were supposed to say it first, Young Master!"
Long Aotian roared, "I'm an idiot!"
Dang Kou Tianwang clasped his hands in salute, dropped to one knee, and responded loudly, "So am I!"
Long Aotian was stunned, "It really is you!?"
Dang Kou Tianwang stood up, his eyes brimming with tears, fully committed to his performance, "Young Master! Finding you is like seeing the clouds part and the sun shine through…"
"I'll fucking kill you!"
Long Aotian struck out with a palm, "Damn it! The frozen fish was yours, wasn't it!?"
Dang Kou Tianwang hurriedly clashed palms with Long Aotian and stumbled back a few steps.
"Young Master… you…"
Long Aotian said, "From the day I was born, I've never suffered such humiliation!"
Hua Xue Ning said in a ghostly tone from the side, "Tractor, cesspit, rotten memory."
Long Aotian turned back and roared, "Shut up!"
Dang Kou Tianwang felt a tightness in his chest. He hadn't expected Long Aotian to hold such a grudge and not even consider forming an alliance at this moment, choosing instead to attack him first.
Standing beside him, Ahu pouted and shook his head, "Yo, yo, yo, someone wants to be a lapdog, but turns out nobody even wants him as a dog!"
Dang Kou Tianwang swung a slap across Ahu's face, "I've wanted to slap you for a long time!"
Ahu held his face, about to react, when suddenly a figure dashed forward and drove a heavy kick into Dang Kou Tianwang's stomach, making him clutch his belly and curl up on the ground.
A Long furiously said, "You dare hit my Brother Hu!? Our whole group is counting on him!"
Lu Chengwen shouted from the side, "Everyone! Everyone! Your grudges are way too complicated! If you don't settle everything today, I'm not giving out a single penny! Xue Ning, we're leaving!"
Hua Xue Ning panicked, "Then my one hundred and twenty-eight is just gone!?"
Fu Bo Tianwang gritted his teeth, "Brothers, beat this bastard Dang Kou to death!"
Four people charged forward to beat up one.
Dang Kou Tianwang was strong, and he had plenty of combat experience.
But facing four top fighters alone, he really couldn't handle it.
"Young Master!"
He called out to Long Aotian, "Young Master, I have always been loyal to you! Young Master… Young Master, help me!"
Long Aotian sneered, "Too bad there's no fish pond here, or I'd beat you up too!"
Dang Kou Tianwang was completely cornered, "You motherfucker, no wonder no one treats you like a real leader! They're going to work with Lu Chengwen, take over as the organization's treasurer, and cut off your way out completely!"
Long Aotian turned to Lu Chengwen, utterly shocked.
Lu Chengwen smiled, "Big bro, I was just fooling them to stay alive."
Long Aotian was already fuming from the whole Youle City project.
Now, he roared in rage, "Lu Chengwen, I'll break your legs first and see if you still lie!"
Hua Xue Ning immediately stepped in front of Long Aotian, "Tian'er! I advise you to be kind!"
Long Aotian was beyond furious, "Luo Shiyin! Hold this bitch back for me! I'm dealing with Lu Chengwen! Luo Shiyin! Luo Shiyin!?"
Long Aotian turned his head and saw Luo Shiyin and A Xiao standing under a streetlamp, facing each other, saying nothing.
For a long time.
Luo Shiyin gave a sorrowful smile, "A Xiao, you've lost weight."
A Xiao lifted his head and stretched out his hand, as if trying to catch the moonlight.
"My body may have thinned, but my longing has grown wildly…"
Luo Shiyin lowered her head, "I… I wronged you."
A Xiao shook his head, "No, in love, no one wrongs anyone. I loved too deeply, it has nothing to do with you."
Long Aotian was livid, "Luo Shiyin! Stop your damn flirting! Are you deaf!?"
Luo Shiyin bit her lip, "I'm sorry, I am not a free person, I must go, the Young Master is calling me."
A Xiao lifted his head, his eyes filled with hatred as he looked at Long Aotian:
"The one who took away your freedom… is it him?"