Chapter 92: An Ominous Veil

Yang Dianfeng suddenly understood.

Jiangning City was a treasure basin, a place that would generate vast fortunes in the future.

With the Jia family’s deep roots, it was only natural that they had obtained inside information in advance.

To seize the initiative, they had to make their move early, and the Jia family had the means to do it.

The fastest shortcut was to eliminate the Underground King outright, then take over all of his businesses.

By the time the special economic zone officially began construction, the Jia family would already have Jiangning City completely under its control.

So the Jia family had never been targeting Yang Dianfeng at all. They were after the position of Underground King.

“Anything else?” Yang Dianfeng asked.

“No, no more. Please spare my life, Lord Feng!”

Bang!

Yang Dianfeng raised his gun and shot him dead.

Not a single one could be left alive, or there would be endless trouble later.

When it was done, Yang Dianfeng made a phone call.

The men waiting outside came in to clean up afterward.

The girls were taken away in groups as well.

He patted Gu Xiangnan on the shoulder. “Let’s go, little brother. By the way, where did that general from earlier come from?”

As they walked, Gu Xiangnan told him about Han Fei’s background.

When they got back to the car, Gu Xiangnan asked worriedly, “Brother-in-law, is the Jia family really that powerful?”

Yang Dianfeng explained the Jia family’s situation to him in detail.

Ordinary people, once they heard of a family with that kind of background, would not dare provoke them.

Yet Gu Xiangnan merely said calmly, “I don’t care what family they are. If they come for us, I’ll strike back.”

Yang Dianfeng was a figure of some standing in Jiangning City, but in front of the Jia family, he could only count as a minor player.

Even the King of Jiangning was wary of them.

Gu Xiangnan was certainly capable, but he was still just a young man with no backing.

Yang Dianfeng was deeply worried for him.

“Little brother, don’t underestimate the Jia family. To become one of the four great families of the provincial capital, their head—the old patriarch—is no ordinary man.”

Gu Xiangnan smiled at him. “Brother-in-law, if they dare move against you, I will never allow it.”

Yang Dianfeng had helped Gu Xiangnan before, and Gu Xiangnan understood the duty of repaying kindness.

“Little brother, I... Good brother!”

Warmth surged through Yang Dianfeng’s heart.

If the Jia family had set their sights on him, it was as good as starting a countdown to death.

Anyone else would have fled at once.

Yang Dianfeng did not want to die either, and Gu Xiangnan’s words gave him immense confidence.

For some reason, he trusted Gu Xiangnan completely.

Gu Xiangnan asked him to drop him off at the villa. He thought that when he had time, he really should learn how to drive; constantly having others pick him up and drop him off was truly inconvenient.

“Master...” Han Fei appeared as soon as he stepped through the door. “The people from today were truly vile.”

Gu Xiangnan said, “From now on, call me Xiaonan.”

“Understood, Xiaonan.”

Seeing through Han Fei’s thoughts, Gu Xiangnan found him somewhat embarrassed.

Han Fei went on indignantly, “They were obviously martial artists, yet they still bullied ordinary people and even tried to molest women. They deserve nothing less than death!”

Gu Xiangnan nodded approvingly.

“The people behind them are even more detestable. They abuse the authority in their hands and do not hesitate to kill for profit. If anything like this happens again, there’s no need to show mercy.”

Gu Xiangnan returned to his room to rest. Bored, he lay on the bed and scrolled through livestreams.

In every room, there were women with striking curves, wearing absurdly short hip-hugging skirts, their long legs on display.

It was dazzling.

A dance streamer named Milk Bottle Sweetheart was wearing a miniskirt and swaying her curvy body to the music.

On her upper body, she wore an impossibly tiny crop top, so short that even her two generous breasts could not be fully covered.

It seemed that with the slightest movement, everything would spill out in full view.

The comments in the livestream scrolled furiously.

Man, I’m still not grown up yet. Milk Bottle, hurry up and nurse me!

Milk Bottle, do a handstand and I’ll send you a luxury gift.

Gu Xiangnan watched with great interest and did not swipe away.

At that moment, the streamer stopped dancing, covered her chest with one hand, and came up to the camera.

“Family, someone wants to do a joint livestream with me. They already applied several times earlier. How about we connect and see?”

With that, she accepted the request directly.

On the other end was a youthful and beautiful girl. She was actually dressed in a simple Taoist robe, with two playful buns tied high on either side of her head.

Her almond eyes were bright as stars.

A small round pair of vintage sunglasses sat on her high nose bridge, giving her a slightly roguish look.

Her cherry lips were red and moist.

She wore no makeup at all, lovely and pure as a freshly bloomed flower, and her looks were no less striking than those of any other beauty streamer.

Gu Xiangnan froze. Why did she look so familiar?

Wow! Brothers, does anyone else think this girl is even prettier?

Is that a Taoist robe? Heh, I like uniform temptation.

Little Taoist priestess, want to sit with my little monk and talk through the night by candlelight?

Seeing that the other woman was prettier than her, Milk Bottle Sweetheart’s face darkened at once.

She cursed her bad luck inwardly.

Those old men in the livestream only wanted freebies, never sent gifts, and kept making demands.

She had planned to connect the call and slack off a little.

Since the other side was a fortune-telling streamer and seemed no threat to her, she had clicked approve.

She never expected to connect with a girl far more beautiful than herself. She was afraid her fans would all run over there.

Just as she was about to hang up the connection, the little beauty on the other side flicked her whisk and said, “Beauty, you’re in for bad luck!”

The moment those words were spoken, Milk Bottle Sweetheart’s livestream exploded.

Hahaha, that’s way off. Our Milk Bottle clearly isn’t wearing that.

It’s a faceplant.

Looks like the little beauty isn’t a real Taoist either. Is this cosplay?

Probably some new streamer trying to create a gimmick and ride the traffic.

Milk Bottle Sweetheart’s eyes darted around. The heat in the stream had actually risen a little.

She had not expected the livestream effect to be so good, so she no longer rushed to end the connection.

She stepped back a few paces until the camera could capture her upper body.

With a smug little bounce, she also lifted her chest with her hands.

Her bosom swayed violently, and the upper curves seemed on the verge of slipping into view.

“Little Taoist priestess, I’m not even wearing a bra!”

The comment section was instantly flooded with the word benefits.

The little Taoist smiled faintly and said, “You’ve misunderstood. I mean you’re about to be unlucky.”

“Are you out of your mind? Cursing me for no reason? Believe it or not, I’ll report you?”

Milk Bottle Sweetheart rolled her eyes, then suddenly smiled again.

“Oh, I get it. Are you trying to sell me something?”

The little Taoist pushed up her sunglasses and nodded slightly.

“I have charms that turn danger into safety, charms to guarantee success in exams, exorcism and warding charms, and charms to make you more beautiful. In short, whatever kind of charm you want, I have it here.”

“To the beauty streamer opposite, I recommend you place an order for the first link, the long-lasting livestream charm.”

“There’s a special promotion today with an especially good discount. The effect is remarkable, and each one is only nine ninety-nine, with free shipping straight to your door!”

The comments in the livestream grew even hotter.

She’s a scammer!

This is outrageous. Nine ninety-nine a piece, and it can do anything?

You’re still young. Better go find a factory job.

Isn’t this just cheating people out of money?

Suddenly, the joint livestream cut off.

Milk Bottle Sweetheart’s fans had gone over to report the other side, and the other stream was banned.

Milk Bottle Sweetheart said with a smile, “You guys are amazing. Anyone who’s a scammer like that should be reported the moment you see them. And she said I’d be unlucky—where’s the bad luck?”

Then the screen suddenly went black.

A dialog box popped up:

Your livestream has been interrupted due to revealing clothing. You have been banned for one month.

Her brows furrowed.

Could it be that this Taoist priestess had truly divined some misfortune?

Gu Xiangnan opened the little Taoist priestess’s account and sent a private message.

Seventh Senior Sister, it’s Xiaonan.