Chapter 1 Visiting the Fei Residence

Visiting Master Fei officially sealed the deal to become the Fei family's guard and head to the imperial capital.

Several days later, early in the morning.

In front of the Chang family's grand residence, Chang Yi and Miss Qing Yu boarded the carriage together. Xu Jingming and the other two, along with fifteen guards, followed the carriage.

Xu Jingming didn't think much of it, because for the past month or so, Young Master Chang had often gone out to discuss business, trying to sell the Chang family's assets at a high price.

"Hmm?"

Half an hour later, they arrived at a building next to the government office, which surprised Xu Jingming somewhat.

"An official broker?"

"We're going to the official broker?"

Mr. Lu and Miss Zi Teng were also surprised. According to imperial rules, all buying and selling transactions had to be registered and signed off at the 'official broker'. Of course, because the city was so large and there was so much business, many private brokerages had sprung up. Private brokerages could handle many transactions, but the crucial transfer registration had to be done by the official broker!

This was the first time Young Master Chang Yi had come to the official broker in over a month!

The carriage curtain was lifted, and Miss Qing Yu got out first, then helped Young Master Chang Yi out of the carriage.

"Young Master Chang." A man inside the official broker greeted him enthusiastically.

"Is the broker here?" Young Master Chang Yi glanced around. "Where's Master Lu?"

"Master Lu hasn't arrived yet," the broker said with a smile. "You're a bit early, Young Master Chang. The official broker hasn't even opened yet."

Chang Yi waited patiently.

Xu Jingming and the other two were secretly surprised.

"Our employer is quietly transferring the property without a word?" Mr. Lu praised. "He's really quick."

"The sooner he sells everything, the easier it will be for us," Miss Zi Teng said leisurely.

Xu Jingming saw a luxurious carriage approaching in the distance, surrounded by guards. The display was even grander than Chang Yi's.

"Master Lu is here." The broker's eyes lit up as he greeted him enthusiastically. Soon, a master Lu with a thick beard got out of the carriage, followed by his steward, personal guards, and others.

"Young Master Chang Yi is truly trustworthy, arriving much earlier than I did," Master Hu said as he walked over.

"The official broker just opened. Let's go inside," Young Master Chang Yi said.

The two of them entered the official broker together.

...

Hua Yue Gang.

A white-haired old man was reading a book, with tea brewing beside him and a maid serving him.

"Gang Leader." A figure rushed in.

"Everything requires composure," the white-haired old man glanced at him.

The gray-clad man said respectfully, "Gang Leader, we just received news that Chang Yi has arranged for 'Lu Lao Jiu' and 'Zhang Kui' to go to the official broker today to transfer property! Lu Lao Jiu and Chang Yi may have already started the transfer. Zhang Kui is estimated to arrive in an hour."

"Today?" The white-haired old man was startled. "Why are we only getting the news now?"

"In the past few days, that Chang family's illegitimate son has been meeting with many interested parties in Lan Yue City. We weren't sure how the talks were going, including the two brokerage firms. They were only notified this morning!" the gray-clad man said.

"The brokerage firms only found out this morning?" The white-haired old man smiled. "This Chang family's illegitimate son is cautious enough. If it weren't for the conflict we had before, I really wouldn't want to provoke him. But he slapped the face of our Hua Yue Gang and even assassinated a vice-leader of our Hua Yue Gang! He must be eliminated."

The white-haired old man looked at the gray-clad man. "Go, tell the official broker to close for the day and rest."

"Let the official broker close for a day?" The gray-clad man was a little surprised.

"If he sells everything! The Chang family's assets will all turn into silver notes. Without the 'text password', we can't withdraw the money from the bank. Our Hua Yue Gang won't get anything, and we'll become a laughingstock," the white-haired old man instructed. "Go, let the official broker close for a day. Old Hou of the official broker will give me that face!"

"Yes!" The gray-clad man responded and quickly left.

The white-haired old man stood there, his expression turning gloomy. He said, "Invite Elder Feng to come." A subordinate in the distance responded and went to invite him.

Soon, a thin middle-aged man appeared, his eyes cold. He only showed a bit of a smile when he saw the white-haired old man. "White-Hair, what do you need me for?"

"I've agreed to your request," the white-haired old man said, displeased. "One thousand taels of silver! You lead the Crimson Moon Team with five hundred men, and have the Phoenix Lake Hall arrange five hundred elites! Your thousand men will act tonight and level the Chang family. I want Lan Yue City to know that anyone who offends my Hua Yue Gang must die!"

The thin middle-aged man was satisfied when he heard this. "It would have been easier if you agreed earlier."

"One thousand taels of silver is painful for me," the white-haired old man shook his head. "After swallowing the Chang family, Commander Wu and the government will want a cut. How much will our Hua Yue Gang get in the end? So many brothers have died, and we still have to subsidize them."

The thin middle-aged man laughed. "The Chang family was able to kill Dong Xiao, so their hidden strength isn't weak. I'm taking a big risk leading people to attack! There might be casualties. One thousand taels of silver is a very fair price."

"Alright, alright, alright," the white-haired old man said. "I'll have the Crimson Moon Team and the Phoenix Lake Hall prepare quickly. We'll act after dinner tonight."

"Alright," the thin middle-aged man nodded. He had to bring enough elites before he was willing to lead the team.

The higher one's strength and status, the more one cherished their life.

You only have one life!

Every time he took a risk, he wouldn't act without sufficient compensation.

Watching Elder Feng leave, the white-haired old man nodded slightly. "Elder Feng's strength has long reached the first-rate realm. With the Crimson Moon Team, which has five second-rate experts and more than ten third-rate experts, plus nearly a thousand elite cannon fodder, they can easily crush the Chang family."

As the gang leader of the Hua Yue Gang, he preferred to crush his opponents with absolute advantage.

First-rate experts... were definitely considered big figures in the entire Lan Yue City. Their numbers were much smaller than 'second-rate experts', and they wouldn't act easily.

******

Young Master Chang Yi and Master Lu were going through the transfer process.

"Thirteen rice shops and three restaurants. Young Master Chang is truly generous," the person handling the procedures at the official broker said with admiration.

Chang Yi smiled slightly.

Yes, he was selling thirteen rice shops and three restaurants to Master Lu together.

In more than a month, he had met with many prominent figures in the city. Each time, he sold other family properties together. After reaching an agreement, Chang Yi also made arrangements with two buyers, both of whom would sign off on the transfer on the same day. This was to catch the Hua Yue Gang off guard.

The rice shops and restaurants were sold to Master Lu.

The gambling dens and ancestral home were sold to Master Zhang.

He would settle all the business in one day!

"Where does Young Master Chang plan to go in the future?" Master Lu asked with a smile.

"I'm not cut out for business. I'll sell everything first and then decide what to do next," Chang Yi said.

Suddenly, a gray-clad man came into the official broker's office and whispered to the person in charge, "The gang leader said to close the official broker for the day. Stop immediately and don't let them complete the transfer. The gang leader is also hosting a banquet for everyone at the official broker at Zui Xian Lou."

"How can the official broker close?" Master Hou was anxious. "So many people are waiting."

"The gang leader said to close for a day!" The gray-clad man stared at him.

"One day! Just one day!" Master Hou said in a low voice. "That's my limit!"

Master Hou immediately stood up and said, "I have received urgent orders. The official broker is temporarily closed. All irrelevant people must leave."

"Don't rush."

Master Lu frowned. "The transfer of the rice shops and restaurants is almost complete. It won't take long."

Master Hou looked at Master Lu. "I have received orders from the City Lord to go there urgently."

"What orders?" Master Lu frowned. "If it's a matter of great importance, I won't stop you. If it's a minor matter... I'll apologize to the City Lord. Master Hou, what's wrong? Won't you even give me this face?"

Master Hou's expression was ugly.

Chang Yi watched from the side.

The two buyers he had chosen, Master Lu and Zhang Kui, both had great backgrounds and weren't afraid of the Hua Yue Gang.

In fact, in Lan Yue City, the Commander Wu and the three major gangs seemed to be the strongest forces. But in reality, there were other forces, such as the 'Seven Kill Building' outpost, the official banks, and some wealthy aristocratic families that controlled the economic lifeline of Lan Yue City. Each of them had amazing backgrounds.

Master Lu had been a personal guard of the empire's Zhen Guo Grand General. Later, he retired and returned to his hometown with honor. Master Lu liked to stand up for what was right, and he even dared to openly scold the gang leaders of the three major gangs! Those people had to endure it.

"Hurry, hurry," Master Lu urged.

The people at the official broker looked at their own Master Hou and obediently completed the transfer quickly.

"Thank you, Master Lu," Chang Yi said gratefully.

"That old White-Hair from the Hua Yue Gang is very cunning," Master Lu said softly. "Young man, be careful."

After completing the transfer for Chang Yi and Master Lu, Master Hou immediately raised his voice after Master Lu left. "Alright, we can't wait any longer. The official broker is now closed immediately. Everyone get out."

...

"Reporting to Master Zhang, the official broker is closed today." Miss Qing Yu personally came to apologize. "Our agreed date for the transfer can only be postponed by one day. Please be generous, Master Zhang."

"Hahaha... It's a small matter."

Zhang Kui sat there, playing with iron balls. He was nearly ten feet tall, like a giant, and his eyes were like copper bells with a sense of oppression. He laughed and said, "But let me remind your Young Master Chang that the Hua Yue Gang is watching your Chang family. Now that the official broker is closed, the Hua Yue Gang will definitely not tolerate it. I hope to see a living Young Master Chang tomorrow."

"Thank you, Master Zhang," Miss Qing Yu said with a bow.

This Master Zhang Kui actually represented the 'Nineteen Wandering Wind Bandits' behind the scenes, which was a terrifying bandit group! The leader was rumored to be a 'super-first-rate expert', and the other eighteen were all first-rate experts. The bandits they led plundered in all directions! They even dared to intercept and kill the Blood Rain Guards!

To this day, they still lived freely!

The official government had failed several times in their encirclement and suppression, which established the Nineteen Wandering Wind Bandits' reputation.

Compared to the Nineteen Wandering Wind Bandits, the three major gangs of Lan Yue City were far inferior!

People like Zhang Kui were actually helping to sell stolen goods.

******

Inside the Chang family's residence.

"Seven thousand taels of silver notes." Chang Yi was in his room, looking at the silver notes in front of him, feeling very pleased.

Thirteen rice shops and three restaurants had been sold for a total of seven thousand taels of silver!

"Silver notes from the official bank." Chang Yi was in a good mood. "The text password is only known to me."

Even if someone stole the silver notes, they wouldn't be able to get the money without the 'text password'.

There were two ways to withdraw money.

With the silver notes and the text password, anyone could withdraw the money.

The other way was for the owner of the silver notes to go in person, prove their identity, and provide the text password! Even without the silver notes, they could withdraw the money.

"Once I complete the transaction with Zhang Kui and sell the gambling dens and ancestral home, I'll have succeeded," Chang Yi thought. "But the Hua Yue Gang even had the official broker closed today, so it seems they're getting anxious."

"Hmph..."

"Hua Yue Gang, do you think it's so easy to steal my money?" Chang Yi's eyes were cold.

...

The Chang family was heavily guarded, and many guards felt the oppressive atmosphere.

"Gentlemen, as long as I complete the transaction with Master Zhang, I will have succeeded. At that time, your mission will be over, and you won't have to wait until the three-month period is up." Chang Yi hosted a banquet for Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Miss Zi Teng.

"Thank you, Young Master Chang," Xu Jingming and the other two said gratefully. It was indeed a happy event that the mission would be completed in just over a month.

Chang Yi continued, "Today, the Hua Yue Gang will most likely launch a sneak attack. This time, we must knock out a few of their teeth."

"Don't worry," Miss Qing Yu, who was standing beside him, said with a smile. "We don't have to defend to the last man. After all, the Young Master can quietly log off at any time. When it's time to retreat, I will order the retreat."

"If you three die in battle," Chang Yi said, "I will pay an additional 100,000 cosmic dollars. You can change your identities tomorrow morning and meet up with me again."

"No problem," Miss Zi Teng and Mr. Lu both nodded.

As players, they didn't care about death.

"Die in battle?"

Xu Jingming frowned. He had made an appointment with the Fei family to go to the imperial capital.

"Oh." Chang Yi looked at Xu Jingming. "Mr. Jing has an appointment with the Fei family, so you don't have to fight for me. If you see that things are not going well, you can retreat first, hide where no one can see you, and choose to log off."

"I will do my best," Xu Jingming nodded.

The only condition for logging off in the Blood Rain World was that no natives could see you.

"Come, come, let's drink," Chang Yi was in a very good mood. No matter what, he had already sold over half of the Chang family's assets, and he had carefully hidden the silver notes.

...

Gradually, night fell.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!!

Without any concealment, troops and horses came one after another, surrounding the Chang family's residence on all sides.

Thousands of people. It was a dense mass. The guards responsible for guarding the Chang family stood on ladders, looking out through the walls, and couldn't help but change color.

"So many people."

"It's all people! The Hua Yue Gang's people are here!"

"It's the Hua Yue Gang's Crimson Moon Team!"

These guards easily recognized the Hua Yue Gang's famous 'Crimson Moon Team', which was the Hua Yue Gang's strongest force, with a total of three thousand people, divided into six teams! There were six captains! Usually, they followed several big shots in the gang, but this time they had sent one of the teams, as well as five hundred elites from the Phoenix Lake Hall. The Phoenix Lake Hall's leader, 'Cui Xiao Dao', was also among them.

"Just this mansion?" The thin Elder Feng looked coldly at the mansion, seeing the fear in the eyes of the guards who were peering out over the walls.

"Elder, shall I begin?" A Crimson Moon Team captain said.

Elder Feng nodded indifferently.

The Crimson Moon Team captain swept over the mansion and said coldly, "This is your only chance to live. Surrender now, and you will be spared!"

The dense Crimson Moon Team members around him shouted in unison, "Surrender and you will not be killed!"

"Surrender and you will not be killed!" "Surrender and you will not be killed!" "Surrender and you will not be killed!" ...

Five hundred team members shouted in unison, their voices resounding like thunder in all directions, spreading for miles around in the night of Lan Yue City.

Many of the guards in the Chang family's residence were terrified.

Whoosh, a guard who was peering out from a ladder jumped directly over the wall and shouted, "I surrender."

"I surrender."

"I'm not earning this money anymore."

Guards jumped out one after another.

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Tomato is currently reflecting on things, because there were many times in the early stages where the writing wasn't satisfactory. Tomato feels that from now on, I will update one chapter a day! Each chapter will be more exciting and better, with a variable number of words.