Ying Chen glanced deeply at He Chongxu, clearly sensing something was amiss.
However, Ying Chen paid no immediate mind to He Chongxu, instead flipping his wrist, preparing to put away the Hai Chi Jin Liang.
Although the Hai Chi Jin Liang had devolved into common iron, no longer possessing spiritual power, its material was still excellent. It could serve as supplementary material at critical moments, for refining other magical artifacts.
If he encountered suitable materials in the future, perhaps he could even repair the internal damage of the Hai Chi Jin Liang, restoring its former glory.
Unexpectedly, He Chongxu suddenly spoke, "Senior Ying... Immortal, could I see that artifact of yours?"
"Please don't misunderstand, I have no covetous intent. I merely have a thought, something that would be entirely beneficial and harmless to you!"
Ying Chen scoffed and, without a second thought, tossed the Hai Chi Jin Liang to He Chongxu.
Having already dealt with the Hidden Dragon Daoist, was Ying Chen afraid of a mere He Chongxu?
If He Chongxu dared harbor any wicked thoughts, the worst that could happen was for him to follow the Hidden Dragon Daoist's footsteps!
He Chongxu quickly took it, holding it before him with deep reverence, examining it closely.
As he looked, He Chongxu repeatedly exclaimed, "It truly is it, it truly is it!"
"Legend has it that the Hai Chi Jin Liang was born in the Gui Xu of the East Sea, an artifact of the former Water God White Ape, later borrowed by Da Yu for flood control. After the flood control, Da Yu did not return it, and through various turns, the Hai Chi Jin Liang became an artifact in the mortal realm."
"I never expected to have the honor of seeing this legendary artifact today. It's a pity it's so severely damaged, its spiritual energy completely lost. Unless..."
At this point, He Chongxu fell silent.
His gaze remained fixed on the artifact, attempting to penetrate its internal patterns.
Nearby feng shui masters, hearing He Chongxu's words, were all startled.
They knew the artifact in Ying Chen's hand was powerful, but they never imagined it to be this powerful!
It was actually the legendary Hai Chi Jin Liang!
No wonder it had exerted such immense power just now, capable of overturning mountains and seas, connecting heaven and earth!
Amidst their shock, they felt a sense of regret.
Such a supreme treasure had become scrap iron, like a hero in his twilight years or a beauty with white hair, eliciting sighs of lament.
Ying Chen, seemingly unconcerned by the damage to such a treasure, his gaze swept past the crowd, landing on Li Fengcheng.
"The battle is decided, can you fulfill your promise?"
"Besides five hundred billion, there is also your life."
Li Fengcheng's body involuntarily trembled at the words.
A deep terror welled up in his eyes as he looked up at Ying Chen. "I concede defeat, I will pay the five hundred billion as agreed, and I can pay it now."
"However..."
Li Fengcheng paused.
"Regarding my life, is there any room for negotiation?"
"For example, if I pay another five hundred billion, can I buy back my life?"
After speaking, Li Fengcheng looked at Ying Chen expectantly.
Simultaneously, his eyes darted furtively towards the distant mountain road entrance.
Clearly, he still harbored a glimmer of hope that the mercenaries he had hired would arrive like divine soldiers descending from heaven.
Not only could they kill Ying Chen, but they could also deter these opportunists present, making them realize who the true king of Hong Kong, the sole king, was!
However, the scene Li Fengcheng envisioned did not materialize.
The mercenaries' figures remained absent from the mountain road entrance.
Li Fengcheng immediately fell into immense disappointment.
Ying Chen, with a mocking expression, seemed to have seen through Li Fengcheng's thoughts.
But he did not rush to expose him.
Instead, he said leisurely, "Five hundred billion? Is your life only worth that little, Mr. Li? If word gets out, won't it embarrass you, Mr. Li?"
Li Fengcheng was momentarily stunned. He instinctively wanted to shake his head and say, "It won't be embarrassing, it won't be embarrassing."
But he knew he absolutely could not say those words.
Because Ying Chen's intention was precisely to increase the price!
If he said that, it would be tantamount to refusing Ying Chen's demand for a higher price, losing his chance to negotiate!
So, he deliberately pondered.
After a lengthy delay, he finally said, "Five hundred billion is indeed a bit little. How about adding another hundred billion?"
Ying Chen scoffed and remained silent.
"Then two hundred billion?"
Ying Chen still scoffed and remained silent.
"You wouldn't be considering adding three hundred billion, four hundred billion, would you?"
Ying Chen still did not speak.
This time, Li Fengcheng grew anxious. "Do you want a hundred billion? That's all my net worth!"
According to Forbes rankings, Li Fengcheng's net worth last year was over two hundred billion.
This figure was calculated by adding up stocks, market capitalization of listed companies, and other assets.
Meaning, this net worth did not equate to him actually possessing that much cash.
It was merely the theoretical possibility of liquidating that much money.
In reality, if Li Fengcheng's net worth of over two hundred billion were all liquidated, he would only have over a hundred billion in hand!
Ying Chen was intending to strip Li Fengcheng completely bald, turning Hong Kong's richest man into Hong Kong's biggest bankrupt!
Seeing Li Fengcheng's panic, Ying Chen finally spoke unhurriedly, "I always believe in leaving a way out for others, so we can meet again in the future. How could I demand your entire net worth, Mr. Li?"
Hearing this, Li Fengcheng breathed a sigh of relief.
But in the next second, he froze, his face filled with shock and indignation!
"I will leave you at least one hundred yuan as seed capital, so you can make a comeback, Mr. Li. After all, you started your empire with one hundred yuan back then. I believe that if you could do it once, you can certainly do it a second time."
"Go for it!"
With that, Ying Chen gave Li Fengcheng a sincere look.
As if Ying Chen truly anticipated Li Fengcheng's comeback and his ability to recreate a rags-to-riches myth with just one hundred yuan.
Well, it would provide another opportunity to harvest some wool.
Li Fengcheng, upon hearing this, almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
The story of starting with a hundred yuan was just something to listen to; in reality, he had relied on his late wife's family's influence and capital!
Moreover, even if he had truly started with a hundred yuan back then, it would be impossible now!
Times had changed. The era of ordinary people rising from nothing was long gone, as all industries were controlled by capital. An ordinary person could at best become a highly paid employee.
If Ying Chen truly only left him one hundred yuan, it wouldn't be offering him a way out, but a path to his doom!
Li Fengcheng's heart was filled with anger and hatred, yet he had to rack his brains for an excuse to delay.
However, before he could find an excuse, figures suddenly appeared at the distant mountain road entrance!
These figures were all in camouflage, holding firearms, and advancing towards them in an orderly and practiced tactical formation!
Upon seeing these figures, Li Fengcheng instantly became excited.
His back straightened, a smile appeared on his face, and even his voice became incredibly resolute!
"No!"
"Impossible!"
"You won't succeed!"
Li Fengcheng refused Ying Chen.
He spoke without hesitation, his voice resounding and leaving no room for negotiation!