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The Blue Tiger was taken aback that such a fierce and swift attack had not even grazed Zhang Yang. He instinctively halted his movements.
Although he had never practiced Magic, he recognized the Spiritual Energy in the air. This was because he had once consumed a peculiar Wild Ginseng, which he received as a gift from a Wang after saving her in the Central Plains Province.
At that time, the woman's vehicle had suddenly broken down. When she got out to check, she was unexpectedly robbed by two men. The Blue Tiger happened to pass by and took down both assailants. The woman hurriedly expressed her gratitude and offered him money, but he felt insulted and pushed it away before walking off. However, she chased after him and gifted him a piece of Wild Ginseng that resembled a small doll.
He still remembered that the bracelet the woman wore was quite special; it looked like peach pits but was very smooth and plump, radiating a jade-like luster.
After consuming the Wild Ginseng, the Blue Tiger felt a surge of energy in his dantian. Each time he practiced, this energy would grow stronger. Over time, he developed Spiritual Energy within his body, increasing his speed and allowing him to exert energy without feeling fatigued.
From then on, the Blue Tiger's skills reached another level. His involvement with the Boss Lady was partly due to her resemblance to the woman he had saved.
Later, the Blue Tiger discreetly inquired about that woman’s background and discovered that she was from the renowned Lu family of the Central Plains Province, known for their mastery of herbal medicine. The bracelet she wore symbolized a core figure in the Wang family. The fact that even a single piece of Wild Ginseng could have such effects made him wary of the Lu family.
Of course, the Blue Tiger would not share this with Zhang Yang. He could not have imagined that Zhang Yang had also seen such a bracelet and was buddies with someone from the Lu family. Zhang Yang's roommate, Wang Zhongwei, was indeed from that family and had shown the bracelet to guards when they entered the mysterious herbal market.
"Can you sense Spiritual Energy?" The Blue Tiger did not answer Zhang Yang's question but instead posed one of his own.
"You haven't practiced Magic; you must have consumed some kind of spiritual herb. Your Spiritual Energy seems weak, so it's more likely you've ingested a spiritual herb," Zhang Yang pondered for a moment. "Your Spiritual Energy has a slight warmth to it; if I’m not mistaken, it should be something like Wild Ginseng."
"Ah?" The Blue Tiger was taken aback. Initially, he thought this young man was skilled, but now it seemed there was much more to him.
"It can settle in your dantian and take root in your Spiritual Energy. Ordinary Wild Ginseng cannot achieve this; most people wouldn't even have access to it. You must have had some high-level assistance," Zhang Yang mused for a moment before continuing, "If it's someone from the Lu family, I can spare your life!"
"Indeed!" The Blue Tiger felt deflated like a punctured balloon. This young man was far more profound than he appeared; he had instantly uncovered the source of his Spiritual Energy, and his declaration of "spare your life" shattered the Blue Tiger's mental defenses completely.
To conquer an enemy without fighting is the greatest skill.
"Does that person have a string of beads on their hand?" Zhang Yang asked again. You can't just say yes; there has to be some detail.
"Yes, it looks like peach pits, very smooth and round, with a rosy hue, shining like jade," Blue Tiger replied.
"Alright. You can go now. Go back and tell Boss Lady not to trouble Hong Guang anymore, or I will definitely make him capsize in Shazhou!" After saying this, Zhang Yang's figure swayed and disappeared without a trace.
"Damn, luckily he didn't make a move!" Blue Tiger hadn't even seen which direction Zhang Yang went and felt a wave of panic. After the panic, he suddenly realized he hadn't asked for that person's name.
Blue Tiger couldn't sleep all night.
The next day, when he saw Boss Lady, he recounted everything that had happened.
"So you're saying he didn't make a move, and you just gave up?" Boss Lady's delicate brows knitted into an unpleasant shape.
"Yes. I'm sure I'm no match for him; none of us are," Blue Tiger sighed.
"What did he ask for?" Boss Lady continued to inquire.
"He told us not to trouble Hong Guang anymore."
"Will he leave Shazhou then?"
"It seems unlikely."
After hearing Blue Tiger's words, Boss Lady fell silent. At this moment, Viper interjected, "We won't trouble Hong Guang anymore; that can indeed be done. However, if he stays in Shazhou and continues to meddle in our affairs and business, are we just going to keep tolerating it?"
"Then what do you suggest we do?" Blue Tiger raised his head and glared at Viper.
"Since we can't compete with him, why not make him our friend?" Viper smiled. "Boss Lady once said he wouldn't be useful to us, but how would we know without trying? Some people refuse temptation not because they dislike it, but because the stakes aren't high enough!"
"Alright, you handle this matter. Also, find out his name and, if possible, bring back a photo," Boss Lady said before turning to leave. The gesture made her seem less like a young woman and more like an old man.
"She's becoming more like the original boss," Viper sighed lightly as he walked out.
However, when Viper entered One-Pin Spicy, he was smiling. At that moment, Zhang Yang was sitting alone, drinking a bottle of Xiao Er. He had developed a liking for Xiao Er; it had the right flavor and strength, and more importantly, it was easy to carry and control the amount—two ounces per bottle, one bottle per meal.
Viper spotted Zhang Yang immediately and knew he was the person he was looking for. It was still before noon, and there weren't many people in the restaurant; only Zhang Yang was drinking Xiao Er and eating a plate of Garlic Sprouts Stir-Fried with Cured Meat.
"May I buy you a drink?" Viper sat down across from Zhang Yang.
"Sure," Zhang Yang replied casually. "Hong Guang isn't here."
"How did you know I was looking for Hong Guang? I'm here for you," Viper waved his hand. "Waiter, bring a bottle of Luzhou Laojiao and two special dishes."
"You are Boss Lady's strategist, Viper?" Zhang Yang took a sip of his drink while using his chopsticks to poke at the dish until he found a piece of cured meat and asked.
"That's why even Blue Tiger admitted defeat; it turns out my brother is truly extraordinary!" Viper laughed as he casually took the bottle of wine from the waiter.
"I've already told Blue Tiger my demands. What else do you want to do?" Zhang Yang put down his chopsticks, raised his head, and pulled out a cigarette. Viper took out a lighter and with a snap, lit it. Zhang Yang then lit his cigarette.
"I don't smoke, but I like to collect lighters. Like this one, for example; it's made of bamboo with intricate carvings depicting Laozi's exit from the mountain, remarkably lifelike," Viper said, shaking his head without answering Zhang Yang's question.
"So you're saying that now that I've come out of the mountain, you're not happy?" Zhang Yang exhaled a puff of smoke. "I said, as long as you don't cause trouble for Hong Guang, this matter will be settled."
"That's not a problem. It's just that we're worried; what if we have other business in Shazhou in the future and inadvertently offend you?" A hint of a smile lingered at the corner of Viper's eyes.
"Don't do anything immoral, like drugs," Zhang Yang suddenly said.
Viper was taken aback and then asked, "Are you really going to go against us on this?" Boss Lady's business primarily revolved around drugs; cutting off drugs meant cutting off their livelihood.
"I never intend to go against anyone," Zhang Yang replied with a smile. "I really enjoy making friends."
Pondering over this statement, Viper suddenly smiled as well. "Right, we can be friends." With that, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a bank card. "One million, six sixes."
Zhang Yang picked up the bank card. "Do you know how much I owe Hong Guang for working for him?"
"How much?"
"I spent 680 yuan on drinks and meals, but at that time I only had 500 yuan on me, so I owe him 180 yuan. Later, I stayed at his hotel for a night. That's about it; probably just a few hundred yuan," Zhang Yang said. "Oh, and I didn't sleep with that girl; he thinks I did, so it might be over a thousand."
Viper was a bit stunned; he didn't understand what Zhang Yang meant.
"Is that why I agreed to help him for three months?" Zhang Yang suddenly countered. "Do you think I'm afraid of him?"
"Of course not," Viper immediately replied.
"Then why would I help him for such a small amount of money?" Zhang Yang asked suddenly. "Damn!" Viper cursed inwardly; this was a trap he had walked into.
"I'm all ears!" Viper still asked seriously.
"Because he respects me. When I was drunk, he gave me a discount. When I didn't have enough money, he covered my bill. It wasn't until our second meeting that he suggested I work for him," Zhang Yang explained.
"We're offering you this one million; isn't that more respectful?" A smile reappeared on Viper's face.
"Not everyone values money. What I want is not money! Some things are more important than money," Zhang Yang rubbed his temples, seeming tired from the explanation.
"What things?" Viper continued to press.
"Ideals and conscience."
"What are your ideals?"
"I have many ideals, but right now, my biggest ideal is for everyone to be able to reunite happily with their loved ones and family. Drugs have caused so many broken families and shattered lives!"
"I understand." Viper sighed and stood up.
"Wait." Zhang Yang suddenly called out, "Don't forget your card."
Viper picked up the bank card and stared at Zhang Yang, asking, "Do you think just meeting Boss Lady will make this matter clear?"
"Whether it makes sense or not is one thing; meeting her is another." Zhang Yang replied, "And besides, I don't trust you."
"Don't trust me?"
"Yes, I don't trust that you'll convey my meaning accurately." Zhang Yang tapped the table, "However, I'm not in a hurry to meet her."
"You don't trust me..." Viper murmured, "Sometimes, I don't even trust myself. Why aren't you in a hurry to see her?"
"Because I have nowhere to go for now," Zhang Yang said with a bitter smile.
"I don't know what happened that brought you to Shazhou alone. But I do know that Shazhou is about to change." Without looking back, Viper walked out of One-Pin Fragrant Preserved Meat.
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