novelraw Chapter 862 879: Your Whole Family Is Vain
Chapter 862 879: Your Whole Family Is Vain
"Being a boss and ending up like him is quite pathetic, but as the saying goes, old ginger is hotter than new. This plan, Zhou Runli could never have guessed it," Lin Mu chuckled."It would be great if you could actually kill him! But in the end, wasn't it you, this genius, who figured it out?" Sophie couldn't help but admire Lin Mu's odd brilliance.
"Hey, I was just making a wild guess. Honestly, I didn't expect it; it was all part of Zhou Runze's scheme, and he managed to hide it from so many people. Everyone was just a pawn in his game," Lin Mu said, shrugging helplessly.
Sophie nodded, "Indeed, Zhou Runze has some tricks up his sleeve. He's truly a big shot in the underworld; you have to give it to him."
"Hey, never mind him, it's not like it harms us. Plus, the guy even compensated you with a treasure. And, you get to keep all twenty pieces, just as if they were yours. Has your vanity finally been satisfied? Don't forget to pick the most beautiful one for yourself!" Lin Mu grinned.
"Nonsense! You're the vain one, your whole family is vain!" Sophie rolled her eyes playfully at Lin Mu.
But she couldn't hide her excitement. Her main goal for coming here was to see those twenty legendary treasures, and hopefully get one. Now it's perfect, not only did she get one, but she could bring all twenty back to Wancheng. This way, she could admire them anytime.
How could one not be happy about such a good thing? It's a form of possession!
"By the way, when are we heading back?" Lin Mu asked. With things settled, it was time to return to Wancheng. It's not that he didn't want to stay here, but things in Wancheng weren't stable, and there was that Tsar Group ready to bite at any given moment!
The Tsar Group had already spread the word in the underworld that within a month, they'd take Lin Mu's life. It wasn't just empty talk. Lin Mu was worried about the situation in Wancheng. Even with the strength of Flying Dragon, he wasn't at ease unless he was there in person to hold the fort.
Especially since he had several delicate women around him, practically defenseless. If the Tsar Group went after them, it would be a disaster. To put it bluntly, Lin Mu's biggest worry now was the beautiful women at home and the fear that the Tsar Group might target them.
Although Lin Mu had Earth Wolf and others secretly protecting them, there were no guarantees, so the sooner Lin Mu returned, the better. He would love to stay and have fun with Sophie for a few days, but the situation didn't allow it.
"Tomorrow then, tomorrow morning's flight, we'll be back in Wancheng by noon!" Sophie said.
Though Sophie wasn't really part of the underworld, she had some understanding of it. She knew the Tsar Group was after Lin Mu, so even if she was a bit vain, she understood the bigger picture.
"Alright then, let's enjoy today and head out tomorrow!" Lin Mu smiled.
"By the way, how do you plan on dealing with the Tsar?" Sophie asked.
"Oh, just a Tsar, in Wancheng's territory, they don't scare me. If they want to mess with me, let them come. If they push me too far, I'll just head to Russia and wipe them out!" Lin Mu said dismissively.
Sophie rolled her eyes, "Then why don't you go now?"
"Uh... it's not the right time yet!" Lin Mu grinned, explaining.
"Now that the underworld around Guangdong is stable, all the factions are well-established. What's your next step?" Sophie asked.
"Simple, slowly expand to the surrounding areas!" Lin Mu shrugged.
"Expand? Do you know why Flying Dragon could stabilize Guangdong and the Pearl River Delta so quickly? It's because the underground scene here is relatively balanced, easy to control. You're already at the peak, and expanding further will inevitably lead to conflict!"
"What conflict?"
"The underworld in Huaxia is clearly divided. There's no major force in Guangdong and the Pearl River Delta, so you can control the situation. But expanding outward, to the left is North China, dominated by the Tang Sect and the Four Young Masters; to the right is Henan, led by the Jinye Group. Whether you go left or right, it's a tough road. Dealing with the Four Young Masters or the Jinye Group is no easy task!" Sophie analyzed the underground world of Huaxia for Lin Mu.
Lin Mu nodded. He had studied this too. Beyond Henan, going north, it's Ai Xinjueluo and Lan the Sixth's turf, where these two big shots are fiercely competing in the Three Eastern Provinces.
Ai Xinjueluo's strength is formidable, with many elite experts under his command, while Lan the Sixth is a notorious thug, equally matched. As the saying goes, two tigers can't share one mountain, so they've been fighting bloodily in the Three Eastern Provinces!
It's rumored in the underworld that Lan the Sixth has the upper hand overall, but not by much. The other side is no pushover either.
Sophie was right; neither the Tang Sect nor the Jinye Group are pushovers. Even looking further, Ai Xinjueluo and Lan the Sixth in the Three Eastern Provinces are no slouches either. Since everyone's on equal footing, Lin Mu had to wait for the right opportunity!
If Lin Mu had to choose an expansion opportunity, his first choice would be Henan, because it's close to Anhui, which includes Huashan. This means Lin Mu's Huashan Tourism Company could be an ally, meaning some of Flying Dragon Group's industries have already infiltrated there. Plus, the Jinye Group is notorious, profiting from nightclubs and drug smuggling, not really wholesome business!
Compared to the Tang Sect's family business model, Jinye Group's underworld profits are unacceptable to Lin Mu. The boss of Jinye Group, Jinye, is himself a notorious robber, and getting rid of him would benefit the peace of the underworld.
"Heh, sis, what's your take on it?" Lin Mu grinned.
"In my opinion, the Tang Sect is filthy rich and hard to deal with. Expanding to North China is tough, but the Jinye Group is different, just a gang of hooligans. And you're sort of a hooligan too, aren't you? So dealing with them suits you!" Sophie said, suddenly laughing.
"Damn, CEO, the way you talk, sure, I was a hooligan before, but haven't I transformed beautifully now? Plus, I have a business mind, so dealing with the Tang Sect is no big deal!" Lin Mu said, nonchalant.