Capítulo 1100: Chapter 84: Problem Solved
Following the sound, a strongman, towering up to two ters, strode tiger-like into the front hall.
This strongman first glanced at the disheveled Old Hu Wei sprawled on the furniture and exclaid: “Worthless!”
Then he turned his gaze to Lu Hong, who sat comfortably sipping tea.
The strongman’s eyes narrowed slightly, sizing up Lu Hong, then he plopped down into his exclusive chair as the leader of the Viper Gang and smiled at Lu Hong: “I wonder which hero might be visiting my Viper Gang?”
“Lu Hong, a Scavenger.”
Upon hearing Lu Hong’s reply, the leader of the Viper Gang responded: “The leader of the Viper Gang, Zun Wuliang.”
Surprised, Lu Hong looked at Zun Wuliang with a touch of astonishnt; damn, isn’t that a rather impressive na? Why hadn’t he co up with such a dominating na for himself?
Seeing Lu Hong’s odd reaction to his na, Zun Wuliang laughed: “What? Have you heard of before?”
“Not really. It just seems that such a na might not quite match your identity!” Lu Hong teased, with a hint of mockery.
“Haha.” Zun Wuliang didn’t refute this but felt a similar sentint: “Just my bad timing, to be born into this chaotic world. I wonder if Brother Lu is also displaced because of the Fierce Beast invasion?”
In fact, Zun Wuliang’s query also revealed his own origin. It turns out Zun Wuliang was not a native of the Sky Domain.
“It seems Brother Wuliang, you’re not local either. As an outsider, being able to ascend to the leader of the Viper Gang, you’ve got so skills.”
“Nothing worth ntioning; just trying to make a living. The big shots don’t care whether folks like us live or die, so we just have to figure things out ourselves.”
And so, Lu Hong and Zun Wuliang chatted casually, apparently not in a rush to dive into the main subject.
This conversation dumbfounded Old Hu Wei standing nearby; damn, wasn’t the leader supposed to confront this man? And perhaps get into a fight to seek revenge for him? How co the two seed to get along better and better?
Like this, their idle talk lasted from morning to noon.
Seeing the bright sun outside, Zun Wuliang spoke: “Brother Lu, it’s getting late. I’ve prepared so food and drink. Seeing that we have taken a liking to each other, why don’t we share a al? It’d be a chance for to show so hospitality.”
“Then I’ll gladly accept your invitation.”
Lu Hong agreed with pleasure.
Finally seated at the dining table, after three cups of good wine, their conversation took a more serious turn.
“Brother Lu, they say debts must be paid, a universal principle. Besides, that sum you took was the Viper Gang’s savings from a month, stolen by that Cai fellow; if I don’t pursue this matter, how can I explain it to my underlings?”
“True, but debts have owners. If you wish to recover the money, you should find the one who stole from the Viper Gang instead of bullying that mother-daughter pair. Isn’t your gang’s approach rather unscrupulous?”
Listening to Lu Hong’s rebuttal, Zun Wuliang shook his head helplessly: “Brother Lu, though I am the leader of the Viper Gang, I’m not an autocrat. I have already sent people to track down the thief, but we can’t just stand idle. The guys have complaints that I can’t suppress, so I let them act freely. But… having acted, I have to clean up the ss to keep my position.”
The leader of the Viper Gang refrained from directly fighting Lu Hong because he couldn’t gauge Lu Hong’s capabilities. According to reports from his subordinates, the man before him had felled Old Hu Wei in three moves. Old Hu Wei is one of the Viper Gang’s Twelve Guardians, holding a Realm of Second Transformation Level 8, high enough in the area that few can rival him.
Moreover, Zun Wuliang knows Old Hu Wei well; in a real fight, that ferocity would be a match for even a Level 10 contender, yet to defeat him quickly would be a stretch. So, seeing Lu Hong’s re Second Transformation Level 1 strength, beating Old Hu Wei in three moves seems a joke unless one is an unparalleled prodigy from a top family in the Sky Domain.
If Lu Hong weren’t an unrivaled prodigy from a top family, then surely his true abilities would be concealed.
Thus, Zun Wuliang decided not to easily offend Lu Hong, regardless of whether Lu Hong is hiding his capabilities or backed by vast connections. If they fought, and Zun Wuliang couldn’t overpower him swiftly, the battle’s impact could severely damage the century-old Viper Gang estate, whether victorious or not, it’d be a financial disaster.
The Gang already suffered financially, and couldn’t afford further losses.
Therefore, Zun Wuliang engaged in reasoning with Lu Hong, who gladly reciprocated with reasoned discussion.
Reasoning is good, peaceful pursuits make lucrative!
Of course, Lu Hong didn’t expect his words alone would extricate Li Fang and her daughter from this ss. After contemplation, he asked: “Brother Wuliang, how much Yuan Currency did that Cai fellow steal from the Viper Gang? Be upfront, I hope you won’t deceive .”
While inquiring about the amount of currency, Lu Hong supplented his question such that only the Viper Gang and the thief Cai know the exact amount, preventing the Viper Gang from fraudulently inflating the figures.
In response, Zun Wuliang laughed: “Although I lead a group of ruffians, I have my principles and credibility. It’s the Gang’s monthly profit from gambling, totaling seven thousand eight hundred thirty-two Yuan Currency. This amount matches our inco of many months. Brother, if you doubt, I can show you this month’s separate gambling ledger; I won’t fake these numbers.”
Upon hearing Zun Wuliang’s assurance, Lu Hong nodded: “I trust you.”
Speaking of which, Lu Hong retrieved three thousand Yuan Currency from the Space Ring and slid it in front of Zun Wuliang: “This is all the Yuan Currency I have left. Consider it the portion I pay on behalf of Li Fang and her daughter. If you manage to find Cai and recover the money, that’s your skill. But accepting this paynt should suffice as an explanation to your underlings. I don’t wish for you to disrupt the mother-daughter’s life anymore.”
Listening to Lu Hong’s terms, Zun Wuliang didn’t imdiately reach for the three thousand Yuan Currency but looked at Lu Hong with interest, smilingly asking: “Do you have any ties to that mother-daughter duo? Three thousand Yuan Currency would make many envious!”
Truthfully, inside Lu Hong’s Space Ring, there are several million Yuan Currency; a few thousand is a re tip of the iceberg for him. Though seemingly little, the Yuan Currency has substantial buying power among commoners. It’s the Nine Realms Continent’s sole universal currency and inimitable, which gives it high intrinsic value. In most worlds and planes, the Yuan Currency isn’t the main currency but can be exchanged in elite family-run stores within a range of 1:5 to 1:10 ratios, allowing for currency conversion in the world.
Hence, a normal household in most realms typically requires two hundred Yuan Currency for a year’s expenses.
Three thousand Yuan Currency might not suffice for elite families’ als, yet it covers a commoner’s living expenses for fifteen years.
Thus, soone in the commoner district holding three thousand Yuan Currency is undoubtedly a top-level tycoon.
“Money can be earned again. As for my relationship with that mother-daughter pair, it’s re chance. Lending a hand needs no reason, right?”
Upon Lu Hong’s response, Zun Wuliang laughed heartily: “Of course not. In that case, I agree to Brother Lu’s request. Today, I’ll accept your three thousand Yuan Currency, and from now on, my Viper Gang will not trouble Li Fang and her daughter ever again. Zun Wuliang keeps his word!”
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