"This little Luo is already in the top ten?"
"Doesn't anyone think they've gotten bold enough to directly mess with the Azure Dragon Gang?"
"And they actually seized supplies... what happened... are they that strong, or has the Azure Dragon Gang lost its edge?"
"They're not just in the top ten of the points list, their restaurant and grocery store just opened not long ago and they're already number one on the base's list of must-visit shops!"
"See? These are the real powerhouses, excelling in every aspect! Enough said, I've booked a table today to taste... the taste of home!"
The man who had caused trouble at Luo Xiaole's restaurant looked like a bitter gourd seeing the leaderboard points.
He blamed himself for not recognizing true worth. If he had known that little sprout would surpass him so quickly and enter the top ten, he wouldn't have dared to cause trouble, not even with ten times the courage!
However, even more shocked than them were the people standing in the mission center, including Luo Xiaole.
"Aren't we splitting the money together? Why did I get 1 million!" she thought, a mix of emotions swirling within her.
"Listen to your brother's advice, when you're hurt, only money can soothe the deepest wounds," Luo Shu said jokingly.
"Seeing you try so hard to get supplies and points, I couldn't bear it. Take more, don't be polite," Pi Jiajia added cheekily.
The Lin sisters said nothing, looking at her with the "kind" gaze one would give a younger sister, which made her skin crawl.
"Where is Mo Chen?"
"Oh, he said our skills were subpar and went straight to an acupuncturist."
Luo Xiaole: "..."
I'm truly impressed by you all, you sly foxes!
But thanks to these sly foxes, she had obtained a whopping 1 million mission points, which directly converted into 2 million shop credits!
[Your account has received 2 million, balance 2,816,985 shop credits]
...
At the same time, at an inconspicuous snack shop in Luocheng Base.
A man with flowing long hair, a fierce gaze, and a pair of very worn-out slippers painstakingly put on, was slurping noodles heartily in a humble eatery.
Before long, several people who looked like laborers also entered, their faces dusty, and began to chat casually with the man.
"Brother Cheng, you've worked hard, infiltrating the city and dressing like this."
These laborers were Cheng Miao's subordinates.
Cheng Miao continued to eat, irritably pushing his long hair back to maintain his unkempt appearance.
He deeply missed the smooth-drinking champagne from the warehouse...
"Zhou Shoushan has too many surveillance cameras in the city. If I don't completely change my appearance, how can I fool him."
"But chief, are you sure you need to be here in person? Wouldn't it be better to stay at the stronghold like the Third Alliance Leader?"
"They even stole supplies this time, how could I not come! Are you starting to question me? The next operation must not have any hiccups."
He snorted again, "Are the brothers ready to replace the city defense forces!"
"Ready, chief!" the subordinate dared not speak further.
"Keep your eyes peeled," he sneered, "If this operation is successful, the Luocheng Base will be our stronghold, and we'll have plenty to eat and drink!"
"Yes, chief!"
...
Less than two hours later, Cheng Miao, dressed in extremely shabby clothes, appeared in front of a very discreet clubhouse in the city center.
This was one of the few clubhouses in Luocheng Base that had been preserved.
With everything needing to be rebuilt, there weren't many places for entertainment.
"I told you, just say my name. Your young master invited me!" Cheng Miao said, somewhat exasperated.
"Scram, scram, scram, where did you come from, you vagrant? If you're out of money, go do survival missions and earn points. There are plenty of people like you trying to freeload off our young master!"
That's right, this establishment was Zhou Kaifeng's private property.
"Damn it!" Cheng Miao spat softly, "Vagrant? Do you know who I am?"
"Still playing tough? Watch me kick you out today!" the doorman said, about to make a move.
"You're the one who should be kicked out! Stand down!" Zhou Kaifeng's angry voice boomed.
"Young... Young Master..." the doorman stammered in fear.
"I said, anyone who comes to see me must be announced. From today onwards, you're fired. You've ruined my plans!"
"Young Master! I'll never dare again!" the doorman wailed, being led away.
Cheng Miao then looked at Zhou Kaifeng and Qin Mingyang standing beside him with satisfaction.
Zhou Kaifeng repeatedly apologized and made a "please" gesture. Cheng Miao, very pleased, swaggered into the private room.
Zhou Kaifeng and Qin Mingyang, however, paused at the door. "To disguise himself like this, there's a limit to how embarrassing one can be."
The two straightened the luxurious fabric of their clothes and, with unspoken understanding, cast a contemptuous glance into the private room.
Then, they resumed their elegant young master smiles and entered the room one after the other.
Qin Mingyang, walking last, his smile hiding a deep coldness.
After taking their seats, he spoke first.
"How was the person I sent to Deputy Gang Leader Cheng last time? Was she useful?" he asked with a professional fake smile.
Cheng Miao, however, was very pleased. "She's a talent, truly a talent. She was very resourceful during the operation and brought my men back unharmed." He was referring to the cave rescue mission Luo Xiaole had been on.
Qin Mingyang raised his wine glass, sipped the red wine, and a mysterious curve formed on his lips. "She's someone trained by my family's old butler. She's skilled but adept at hiding her strength. She was previously assigned to handle... family secrets."
Cheng Miao understood his implication. This was placing a time bomb and a surveillance device by his side...
Little did they know, Mo Chen was currently sitting on the sofa, recalling the spatial ability user he had seen at the time. That person was clearly the one sent to kidnap him when he was a child.
But he couldn't fathom why. He was just an orphan, so who would pay a hefty price to kidnap him?
There was no one to pay a ransom...
And why was that person now by Cheng Miao's side?
Inside the private room, the three continued their revelry.
"The weapons you lost this time will be transported to the armory," Zhou Kaifeng said, raising his glass.
"Knowing the location makes it easier," Cheng Miao said excitedly. "To attack the city, these weapons are indispensable. My brothers are in great need of them."
"I understand. But I also understand that Brother Cheng is not an impulsive person," Zhou Kaifeng warned subtly.
Cheng Miao, however, was unfazed. "We won't alert them. We'll just snatch them back on the day of the operation," he said with a wicked smile. "Snatch and use on the spot~"
"Brother knows how to get things done," Zhou Kaifeng and he quickly reached an agreement.
"I've pretty much replaced the people in the municipal office. However, there are still a few capable individuals on my father's side who need to be dealt with first, so they don't mess things up."
"You mean the superpowered individuals Zhou Shoushan has secretly cultivated?" Cheng Miao asked curiously.
"Exactly. Your previous actions during the attacks on Fengcheng were excellent. All those people have been sent to help Fengcheng," Zhou Kaifeng paused.
"Of course... once they're out, they won't be coming back," his expression held a hidden, somewhat chilling smile.
Qin Mingyang raised an eyebrow, surprised by Zhou Kaifeng's ruthlessly efficient way of eliminating rivals.
"Oh, and that little sprout..." Zhou Kaifeng pursed his lips.
His father seemed to value that sprout quite a bit, which was strange...
"It's time to find a way to deal with her too..." a haze of darkness clouded his eyes.