"Master Wei... What brings you here?" Wang Bao's scalp tingled, and a tremor ran through his heart.
Both Lin Mo and Master Wei were characters that a small-time bully in Ta County couldn't afford to offend.
Master Wei, named Wei Yan, was now the young director of Baihui International. His father was even a top tycoon around Han City; Wang Bao was merely his lackey.
Wei Yan didn't even glance at Wang Bao, but instead looked at Lin Mo with great interest, clapping his hands and saying, "Very good, very good. I didn't expect to find such a young expert hidden in such a remote place."
"I wonder if this young brother would be interested in joining me. If you are willing, the terms I offer will definitely satisfy you. An annual salary of over a hundred million, whatever beauties or even top female stars you want, I can provide them for you," Wei Yan said, his eyes twinkling with a hint of amusement as he looked at Lin Mo.
Martial Arts Masters were powerful, but this was modern society, the era of firearms, since the major nations developed Breaking Weapons and nuclear arms to dominate the world.
Many Martial Arts Families, Sects, and Magic Method Sects had all gone into hiding, and this was not without reason.
Even a Martial Arts Master, as strong as they might be, is still human, with emotions and desires, and they need money too.
"I don't need it," Lin Mo said coldly.
A hint of coldness crossed Wei Yan's eyes. He had originally admired Lin Mo, but Lin Mo's refusal to cooperate meant he could not be used. Therefore, he could only be eliminated.
"You killed my man. Do you think you can just walk away without any consequences?" Wei Yan said, his expression growing fierce.
"Master Wei, regarding the issue of the Taohua Village tender, Wang Bao already explained that the loser must withdraw. Is the Wei family so untrustworthy?" Qin Ye recovered his composure and spoke unyieldingly.
In Han City, the Qin Family and the Wu Family united could counterbalance the Wei Family, so Qin Ye was not afraid of Wei Yan.
Wei Yan glanced at Qin Ye and suddenly a cold curve appeared at the corners of his mouth, "Qin Ye, do you really think that by your Qin Family joining with the Wu Family you can contend with us, the Wei Family?"
"How so?" Qin Ye frowned, sensing an unsettling premonition.
Wei Yan snorted coldly, his face showing a prideful expression, "Foolish man, our Wei Family was able to become the wealthiest family in Han City within ten years. Have you never considered what kind of background we have?"
Qin Ye's face slightly changed. Indeed, the Wei Family had suddenly appeared in Han City ten years ago and had rapidly risen, becoming the wealthiest family in Han City within a decade.
Wu Longshen also frowned slightly, eyeing Wei Yan with some suspicion.
"Alright, today I will tell you the origins of our Wei Family." Wei Yan paused for a moment, his eyes blazing with a brilliant light, and sneered, "Our Wei Family is a branch of the Azure Dragon Gang. Do you understand now?"
As these words were spoken, the entire courtyard fell silent once again.
The Azure Dragon Gang had been established since the time of the Republic of China and had been rampant across Huaxia Land for a hundred years. The founder of the Azure Dragon Gang and the Underworld Emperor of Hong Kong, Du Yuesheng, were once known as the Twin Heroes. You can imagine how powerful the Azure Dragon Gang was back then.
Even after experiencing the tribulations of wars and oppression, the Azure Dragon Gang was still counted among Southeast Asia's four major Underground Forces, alongside the Marine Vermilion Bird Association, the Northwest White Tiger Sect, and the Southeast Asia Xuanwu Society.
Qin Ye's face lost color, his body trembling slightly, and Qin Man and Song Yun also paled.
Wu Longshen, Wu Chengyun, and Wu Han also faltered for a moment when they found out that the Wei family was actually a branch of the Green Dragon Gang.
In the Northeast, who hadn't heard of the Green Dragon Gang? They were the true rulers of the underworld.
Seeing the fear on everyone's faces, Wei Yan arrogantly revealed a trace of pride, his eyes playfully observing Lin Mo as he snorted coldly, "Now that you know my background, do you still want to oppose me? Do you think that because your martial arts are strong you can dominate the world invincibly?"
Qin Ye sighed heavily and lowered his head. If he had known earlier that the Wei family was a branch of the Green Dragon Gang, he would not have had the courage to compete with the Wei family for the tender.
Qin Man and Song Yun looked at Lin Mo with faces full of worry.
The Green Dragon Gang was not like Guo Yi. Guo Yi was alone; his death was merely a death. But the Green Dragon Gang was a colossal entity, not only possessing various modern weapons but also, it was said, five Hall Masters who were martial arts experts. Otherwise, the Green Dragon Gang could not have firmly held the throne as the top underworld force in the Northeast for so many years.
"Lin Mo..." Qin Man moved her thin lips, her beautiful eyes filled with worry. From Lin Mo's killing of Guo Yi with a single slap, it was evident that Lin Mo was decisive and unyielding in character, but the opponent was from the Green Dragon Gang. Offending the Green Dragon Gang meant that unless one left Huaxia, one would be relentlessly hunted down.
"Green Dragon Gang?" Lin Mo's gaze was indifferent.
"This guy is done for, he even dared to offend the Green Dragon Gang." Wu Han murmured to himself, a perverse pleasure creeping into his thoughts; he just couldn't stand Lin Mo showing off.
Wu Chengyun also shook his head, "The Green Dragon Gang is the biggest underworld force around here, it's said that each of their Hall Masters possesses high martial arts prowess and moreover they have Breaking Weapon Weapons."
"Not necessarily." However, Wu Longshen shook his head, his eyes, previously dull, now flickered with a sharp gleam. "Perhaps, he has some other reliance."
Lin Mo looked calmly at Wei Yan and declared, "I don't care whether you are from the Green Dragon Gang or not, if you dare to harass Hu Niu, Elder Zhou, or anyone in the village, I'll pursue you to the ends of the earth!"
At these words, Wei Yan felt a chill run through his whole body, and goosebumps erupted like peas.
He, the eldest son of the richest family in Han City and a branch of the Green Dragon Gang, had never had anyone dare to speak to him like this.
"Since you don't know what's good for you, you might as well not leave here today." Wei Yan coldly stated, his eyes filled with a cold murderous intent.
The more than twenty bodyguards accompanying Wei Yan immediately drew their guns, their dark muzzles aimed at Lin Mo, a deadly aura filling the air.
"Bang bang bang!"
The group opened fire. Wang Bao was still standing in front of Lin Mo, not yet reacting when he was hit by bullets, a pained expression crossing his face.
"Master Wei... you..." Wang Bao clutched his chest, his legs thudded to the ground, and he soon collapsed face-first into the snow, his eyes wide open in his final moments—he was Master Wei's top lackey, yet he was killed just like that.
To ordinary people, a pistol was the ultimate weapon, let alone a Broken Weapon Pistol.
Qin Ye, Qin Man, and Song Yun were stunned. They hadn't expected Master Wei to start shooting directly!
"Presumptuous."
Lin Mo snorted coldly, an indifferent expression on his face. He stretched out his palm, and an invisible barrier enveloped his entire body. Bullets fired with streams of air were all blocked by the barrier, freezing half a meter in front of Lin Mo.
"Lin Mo... is way too powerful!" Song Yun exclaimed in surprise, covering her small mouth in shock.