Returning from seeing Li Yun, Wu Ye went straight to his bar, where an important person awaited him.
Although, after the meeting with Li Yun, Wu Ye had followed the instructions of that important figure and saved Li Yun's life, what bothered him most was one phrase from Li Yun: he asked Wu Ye to leave Jinling City.
Wu Ye was a native of Jinling. At the age of fifteen, he was already roaming the streets, joining the city's underground forces, and now, at 45, he had spent 30 years in that world.
Thirty years… He had worked hard all that time to reach the status and position he held today.
But with just one sentence, Li Yun asked him to leave Jinling. No one in his position would feel satisfied with that.
However, Wu Ye dared not contradict him or show the slightest complaint. If he angered Li Yun, not only would he have to leave the city, but he might lose his life instantly.
The "Bar Friends" was the largest bar in the city.
Upon arriving, Wu Ye went to see the mysterious man with the mask.
"Sir, this is what has happened. I ask for your help. If I can stay in Jinling, I promise to be forever grateful and repay you generously."
"This matter… will not be easy," the masked man replied, stroking his mask with a troubled expression.
"Would you really dare to help me?" Wu Ye pleaded again. "I only ask to remain in Jinling, and I will be your loyal servant."
"My plan involves risks. Are you sure you want to proceed?"
"I know that the greater the risk, the greater the reward. I've lived for years facing all sorts of dangers. If you give me an order, I'll follow your will."
"Very well, if you're determined, come closer. I'll tell you what to do."
The masked man whispered something in Wu Ye's ear, and he collapsed to the ground in terror.
"Are you scared?" the man sneered disdainfully. "You're supposed to be the leader of one of Jinling's three great underground forces? You're nothing more than a frightened cockroach."
"But… that's Li Yun, I… I can't…"
"So what if it's Li Yun? Didn't you say the greater the risk, the greater the reward? If you follow my instructions, I guarantee you'll become one of Jinling's most powerful figures."
"I… I…" Wu Ye hesitated. How could he possibly confront Li Yun, the richest man in Jinling and a titan throughout the Han Empire's province? Wouldn't it be suicide to defy him?
"By the way, in the tea I served you earlier, I accidentally added something. Without my antidote, you'll die slowly. If you don't believe me, press just below your navel. You'll feel unbearable pain."
Seeing Wu Ye's hesitation, the masked man decided to play his trump card.
"You… you poisoned me?" Wu Ye instinctively followed the man's instructions and touched the indicated area. The pain was so intense he collapsed to the floor, writhing.
"On one hand, you have glory and riches; on the other, a horrible death. You can choose to follow me and enjoy the life I offer, or wait for your body to bleed out. What's your choice?"
"I… I'll follow you. Please, forgive me! Forgive me!"
"Good choice! You're a smart man."
After subduing Wu Ye, the masked man smiled sinisterly as he gazed out from the bar. Then, he removed his mask.
Underneath the mask was a disfigured face, with the flesh on one side completely destroyed, exposing even the bone.
This man was none other than Chen Haotian, who had disappeared days ago.
After burying Xue'er, Chen Haotian began to feel strange, as though caught in a massive web that held him tightly.
Although he had killed Mo Bufan and avenged Xue'er, he felt like an unwitting pawn in someone else's plans.
Until he realized that three of Jinling's great families had been struck down, while Li Yun seemed to have grown stronger through it all.
Li Yun had resurfaced in his life.
It didn't take much thought. Chen Haotian was certain this was all part of Li Yun's plan.
Even if he hadn't been directly involved in Xue'er's death, Li Yun couldn't escape responsibility.
Having crossed the line between life and death, Chen Haotian had matured. He knew that a direct confrontation with Li Yun would be pointless, so he chose to move in the shadows and deal with Li Yun his own way.
"Li Yun, this time you're in the light, and I'm in the shadows. Let's see who plays better."
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In the luxurious Jin Ding complex, Li Yun had long ago purchased a four-bedroom, two-living-room apartment for Su Xiaowan as part of their relationship.
Su Xiaowan followed him silently until they entered the apartment, and she realized what was about to happen.
Li Yun didn't hesitate; he removed his coat, changed his shoes, and acted as if he were at home.
"Why are you just standing there? Come in already!"
Su Xiaowan silently followed him, glancing at the bag Li Yun carried. She couldn't help but think about what was to come.
"Li, I… I don't…"
"Hurry up and put on what I prepared for you. Let's see how it fits."
Li Yun handed her the bag, and though slightly reluctant, Su Xiaowan took it and went to the bedroom.
"Wait, I'm coming with you!"
Li Yun embraced her tightly, guiding her toward the room.
"Li Yun, I… I haven't changed yet."
"It doesn't matter; we can enjoy ourselves a bit before that."
...
That night, Li Yun experienced a different kind of pleasure.
What he had given Su Xiaowan was the same bunny outfit Gu Yanran had worn, along with several pairs of black stockings and seductive attire.
Although he hadn't fully won over Gu Yanran yet, he thought he might convince her to wear something similar, though he knew it wouldn't be easy.
In the end, Li Yun decided to try it out with Su Xiaowan first.
Dressed in her professional attire and the outfits Li Yun had bought, Su Xiaowan transformed into a sort of magical woman, captivating Li Yun to exhaustion.
The next morning, Li Yun was completely drained and didn't want to wake up. Despite his immense power, he couldn't withstand such exertion.
No wonder it's said, "Warm lotus blankets birth smoke, and since then the king rises late."
It seemed the ancients didn't lie.
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