Chapter 10: The Smiling Tiger

Two women are massaging my legs, and I spit out an almond, my body slightly arching as I look at Liu Xu: "Little Leopard! Is this your friend?"

Liu Jin seemed not to notice Xiao Hui's humiliation and said with a smile

Li Bao quickly stepped forward, whispered a few words in a woman's ear, and then the woman walked inside, leaping over the counter where transactions were taking place

Silently, to a greater or lesser extent, still controlling the situation on the road, a typical smiling tiger

You ... ... you ... ... !

Glancing hurriedly towards the noodle shop, I caught sight of Liu Xu, and my eyes brightened. I quickly walked over and respectfully called out to the leading man before taking a seat opposite him

Upon hearing the sound, the people around turned to look. Having long frequented gold shops, they were all experts; with just a glance, they recognized that all ten bricks were made of gold

"Help me find a trustworthy shop! I have something of value in my hands that I want to sell!" Liu Xu said, his palm seemingly revealing a hint of golden color inadvertently

Behind is a place equivalent to a gym, where about ten men are exercising inside, and there are several young women in swimsuits nearby

"Brother Liu! This is all real gold, but the purity is not sufficient. The total weight is six thousand five hundred grams!" One of the professionals from the gold shop said after weighing the gold bars.

A boy with long hair cannot possess anything of value; at most, a few grams of gold

He appeared somewhat shifty-eyed, causing those around him to gradually distance themselves, clutching their bags and valuables tightly

... ...

Liu Xu inherited the identity of the Crown Prince of the Han Dynasty, and his gaze inevitably carried the majesty of a Crown Prince. The dignified authority of a Crown Prince is not something that a mere ruffian could withstand

Welcome!

Looking at the slightly youthful face of the boy across from him, Li Bao felt quite moved; despite the youthfulness, he did not dare to underestimate him in the slightest

Arriving at a commercial street, Li Bao, Liu Xu, and four younger brothers, resembling country bumpkins entering the city, looked around in all directions

"Bastard! How dare you speak to Brother Liu like that?" Xiao Hui, standing in front of Liu Xu, had a fierce expression on his face, pointing his finger at Liu Xu's nose

Good

Bang

In the urban village streets, Li Bao is a notable figure, but within the city, he is merely an ordinary thug. If he were to offend a big shot, he wouldn't even know how he met his end

Approximately twenty minutes ago, I just finished eating ramen when five men hurriedly walked into the noodle shop, the leader being around thirty years old

Liu Xu threw the package upwards, producing a heavy sound, and the package opened to reveal ten golden bricks.

Brother Xu! I have already contacted a shop in the city that specializes in some illicit goods! After making three or four consecutive calls, Li Bao found the buyer

I detest being pointed at! I hope there won't be a next time, otherwise I cannot guarantee your survival! Liu Xu's expression was calm as he met Xiao Hui's gaze

Upon seeing a few people walk in, about ten men stopped their exercises and turned their gaze towards Li Bao, Liu Xu, and others, watching them with a predatory glare

Hahaha! I, Liu Jin, have failed to recognize the great mountain, not knowing who this young man is? Liu Ge's eyes flashed with brilliance as he quickly stood up and spoke

On the other side of the dining table were four thugs brought by Li Bao, who were sizing up Liu Xu and discussing among themselves

A single statement frightened off the former gang leader, resulting in a significant loss of prestige, leaving no choice but to withdraw and cede the position to Li Bao

Taking the van that Li Bao and others arrived in, we drove towards the outskirts of the urban village. Within ten minutes, high-rise buildings came into view.

Brother Xu! This shop is run by Brother Liu in the city, specializing in some illicit goods, which are then repackaged and sold!" Seeing the questioning look in Liu Xu's eyes, Li Bao began to explain.

Like a thousand troops and ten thousand horses crashing into Xiao Hui's mind

Li Bao and the four subordinates behind him all felt a sense of oppression, walking cautiously as if they were children encountering adults

Behind a group of about ten men, there is a middle-aged man with a slightly overweight build, who is only wearing a pair of briefs, soaking in the pool

How is that possible

Come! Put it on top!" Xiao Hui impatiently said to Liu Xu, "What valuable things can a half-grown child have.

Haha! The young man is right! Every profession has its own rules. Xiao Hui, please invite Mr. Wang to give a quote!

Xiao Hui went to get the scale, asking this young brother to weigh himself! Brother Liu casually glanced at Liu Xu, becoming lazy and indifferent once again

"This is it! Brother Liu, this is my friend, who has some gold in hand that he wishes to sell!" Li Bao said cautiously.

Liu Jin, known as Brother Liu among those in the underworld, was originally a well-known figure in that realm. In recent years, he has begun to turn over a new leaf and has started a business in a gold shop

Good! Brother Xu! Rest assured, I will contact you right away!" A hint of surprise flashed in Li Bao's eyes as he quickly said this, taking out his phone to make a call.

Immediately following, Liu Xu entered an unremarkable shop with Li Bao. However, the interior decoration was striking, revealing two rows of tall women dressed in shorts.

The cars on the road flowed endlessly, while the atmosphere inside the vehicle was remarkably calm. Liu Xu closed his eyes to rest, unable to endure the adoring gazes of Li Bao's several underlings.

As soon as the five individuals entered the noodle shop, the atmosphere became unusually tense. They silently consumed their noodles, no longer engaging in conversation. Some who were inside, seeking relief from the air conditioning, quickly exited in haste.

Is this the legendary Brother Xu? Why does he look so young?

"Brother Leopard! What brings you here?" The noodle shop owner, who had received the news, walked out in a sweat, approaching Li Bao with a fawning expression and cautiously inquiring.

Hush! Lower your voice! You have no idea about Brother Xu's heroic deeds back in the day! Let me tell you a secret, but you must not spread it: on our street, as long as Brother Xu gives the order, half of the thugs will follow him!

"How is it? Do we still need to ask for connections to receive things?" Liu Xu said coldly, his expression calm. At this moment, it could be considered a scene, but compared to the Eastern Palace, it was like a mud hut.

Especially the young man driving, Liu Xu was so afraid of being looked at by the other party that he could drive the car into the sky

Haha! It's Boss Liu, you can rest assured that we are not here to cause trouble!" Li Bao casually dismissed the noodle shop owner, then looked at Liu Xu with a rather respectful expression

Li Bao felt a chill in his heart, and unease surged within him. If he had known there was so much gold, he would have prepared a comprehensive plan and would not have come hastily with only four subordinates.

Holding red wine and a fruit platter, attending to about ten men who occasionally pinch or touch a few women

Xiao Hui only felt that the other party dominated his life, and the immense sense of suffocation made it difficult for him to breathe, causing his body to stagger backward a few steps

At the age of thirteen, the young man was the tyrant of the street. He could not forget how, with a calm expression, he confronted the former gang leader and said: "If you continue to collect protection fees from Uncle Wang's shop, do you believe I will kill you without a second thought?"

Brother Xu

One of the robust men, among about ten, picked up a bath towel to wipe the sweat from his body and walked outside, shortly returning with a precise scale