However, what he didn't expect was that these childhood friends had banded together, playing a game of double-cross and shutting him out completely.
Although Zhao Lao San had some influence, it was nothing compared to these childhood friends involved in the earth and stone contracting business.
With no other choice, he had to swallow this bitter pill, keeping his broken teeth all to himself.
Mu Feng also confirmed that he was the first to discover this mine.
Since Zhao Lao San had transferred it to him, the ownership of the mine rightfully belonged to him.
Soon, the two arrived halfway up the mountain, where the roar of machinery could be heard, and numerous searchlights illuminated the area.
Outside a large mine entrance, a group of thugs armed with steel pipes were patrolling.
Zhao Lao San pointed to the mine entrance not far away: "Big brother, this is the mine I told you about, but it's guarded by their people now. Whether we can take them down depends on your divine might, big brother!"
Mu Feng nodded slightly and walked over expressionlessly.
The thugs immediately noticed the uninvited guests and surrounded Mu Feng and Zhao Lao San.
At this moment, Zhao Lao San was extremely nervous; bringing people to barge in was a grave offense.
If Mu Feng couldn't defeat these people, he would also be in trouble, possibly even losing his life.
But he had to take a gamble to get a chance to survive.
"Who do we have here? It's you, you worthless thing. What are you doing here today?"
The leader of the thugs quickly recognized Zhao Lao San.
He didn't speak but retreated behind Mu Feng, as he knew his own capabilities.
"From now on, this mine belongs to me. You can pack up and leave!" Mu Feng said, clapping his hands in a commanding tone.
The thugs all burst into laughter, holding their stomachs. The leader sneered: "Who is this idiot? How dare you say such a thing? How can this mine be yours?"
Mu Feng shrugged: "Then let me explain. The owner of this mine has already transferred it to me, so doesn't it belong to me?"
Zhao Lao San behind him nodded heavily: "I did transfer it. You'd better leave quickly. After all, you're just their subordinates. It's not worth losing your lives for them!"
"What kind of fools are these? Brothers, attack! Don't let the boss see us letting people in casually!" the leader ordered urgently.
The thugs lunged at Mu Feng, launching killing blows from the start. An ordinary person would have been beaten to death in an instant.
Clearly, these people had no intention of letting anyone live.
Mu Feng, who originally didn't want to kill, had no reservations seeing this.
At this moment, he transformed into a god of slaughter, moving among the crowd, taking a life with every strike.
In just a few seconds, all the thugs lay sprawled on the ground.
The leader, terrified, scrambled to escape.
Mu Feng lunged forward and grabbed him from behind: "Where do you think you're going?"
"Big brother, big brother, it's all a misunderstanding. We're just guards at the entrance. Please don't make things difficult for me!" The thug rubbed his palms, his soul nearly scared out of him.
"I didn't intend to take your lives, but you chose to attack me with killing intent. I'm merely acting in self-defense!"
Mu Feng paused and continued: "I'll give you a chance to report. Call your boss to come and see me!"
After being released, the thug gasped for breath: "Our boss is at the foot of the mountain, betting on dogs. Please wait, I'll call him over now!"
With that, he immediately took out his phone and made a call.
"Boss, someone is looking for you at the mine. Do you have time to come back?"
A man's angry voice came from the other end of the line: "Didn't I tell you? Don't call me unless it's an emergency. Are you trying to die?"
"But boss, Zhao Lao San has brought people here, and our brothers have suffered heavy casualties!"
The thug hesitated before revealing the truth.
"What did you say? How dare he be so bold? How dare he make a move on my territory? Damn it, I'll be right there!"
The man was furious, about to explode, and immediately rushed to the mine.
After about half an hour, a jeep, kicking up a cloud of dust, sped towards them.
It was late at night. A man wearing prayer beads and a jade Buddha pendant around his neck, surrounded by a group of people, jumped out of the car.
Upon seeing the man, Zhao Lao San's face turned green. He immediately pointed at him and said: "Big brother, this guy is one of my childhood friends, named Qiu Feng. He's the one who orchestrated my expulsion from the mine!"
Mu Feng nodded slightly: "Alright, I understand. You don't need to worry anymore. You're safe now!"
With these words, Zhao Lao San felt a great sense of relief.
Qiu Feng's men were all heavily armed, holding submachine guns.
Zhao Lao San, who had just relaxed, became tense again. Terrified, he quickly lowered his head, trembling.
Qiu Feng looked at the bodies strewn on the ground, his fists clenched so tightly they crackled.
He glared at Zhao Lao San and berated him: "Look at the mess you've made, bringing uninvited guests to my mine! I won't show you any mercy today!"
Mu Feng clapped his hands: "Wait a moment, there's something I need to remind you of. This mine isn't yours anymore!"
Qiu Feng glared at him: "What? If it's not mine, then who is it? Yours?"
Mu Feng snapped his fingers and nodded repeatedly: "Well, you're actually right. It is mine now!"
"What are you talking about?" Qiu Feng was furious, about to explode.
The surviving thug quickly shouted: "Boss, it's him! He's the one who took down all our brothers. You must avenge them!"
Qiu Feng glanced at him dismissively: "Avenge? What revenge? You bunch of useless freeloaders, dead is dead!"
As he spoke, he held out his pistol. With a click, a bullet shot out.
Before the thug could react, a bloody hole appeared on his forehead, and he fell to the ground.
Qiu Feng blew on the still-smoking barrel, saying irritably: "Useless trash!"
Mu Feng squinted, applauding: "This boss is truly ruthless, not even sparing his own people?"
"Kid, if you kept your mouth shut, you might have lived a little longer. Now it seems your death is not far off!" Qiu Feng finally turned his gaze towards him.