As everyone saw the newcomer, their expressions changed.
The crowd parted, creating a path.
A middle-aged man in a Tang suit, holding two antique walnuts, walked slowly out of the crowd.
Behind him followed a group of sturdy men with steady auras, clearly skilled fighters.
Those who recognized him fawned, calling out, "Third Master Huang!"
Third Master Huang.
One of the behind-the-scenes bosses of the black market.
He held significant influence in this black market.
"Third Uncle!" Seeing the newcomer, Huang An cried out emotionally.
Upon seeing Huang An's miserable state, a hint of coldness flashed in Third Master Huang's eyes.
"Third Master, he's the one who injured Boss Huang," Old Zhou, following behind Third Master Huang, pointed towards Chen Mo.
Third Master Huang's gaze slowly shifted to Chen Mo.
"Who are you? How dare you cause trouble in the black market. You have quite the nerve," Third Master Huang questioned coldly.
"What? Do I need to have my background checked just to buy something in the black market?" Chen Mo retorted.
Third Master Huang sneered, "You can choose not to speak now, but soon, I'll have a hundred ways to make you talk."
As he finished speaking, a middle-aged man standing behind Third Master Huang stepped forward.
The middle-aged man's aura was steady, his temples prominent, indicating he was a martial arts expert.
Without any wasted words, the middle-aged man took a step forward and reached out to grab Chen Mo's shoulder, intending to shatter his collarbone.
Facing the suddenly charging middle-aged man.
Chen Mo's expression remained unchanged.
Just as the middle-aged man was about to touch Chen Mo's shoulder, Chen Mo made his move.
"Bang!"
Chen Mo threw a punch.
To the middle-aged man's astonished gaze, it struck his shoulder.
The middle-aged man was fast when charging at Chen Mo, but he flew back even faster.
In an instant, he lay before Third Master Huang.
Everyone present was greatly shocked.
Even Third Master Huang's brow furrowed slightly.
The middle-aged man got up from the ground and found an indentation on his shoulder; his bone was clearly broken.
He was an internal energy master and Third Master Huang's personal bodyguard.
The opponent had injured him with a single punch, meaning his strength was at least at the internal energy level!
Such a young Hua Jin expert made the middle-aged man's expression turn grim.
He couldn't help but look back at Third Master Huang.
Third Master Huang naturally understood the middle-aged man's thoughts.
Chen Mo, being so young and possessing such strength, was likely a descendant of a powerful family.
"Third Uncle, this guy is incredibly strong. Have them all attack him; they'll definitely be able to take him down!" Huang An, lying on the ground, said resentfully.
Third Master Huang walked slowly forward, arriving in front of Chen Mo.
Seeing this, Huang An quickly warned, "Third Uncle, you need to be careful of this kid; he's very strong!"
"Shut up!" Third Master Huang glanced at Huang An.
Huang An was stunned, a look of confusion in his eyes.
But what happened next left Huang An and everyone present wide-eyed!
Third Master Huang cupped his hands towards Chen Mo and said, "Esteemed sir, if there was any offense before, I ask for your forgiveness. My unpromising nephew has also received his punishment. How about we let this matter go?"
Was this... conceding defeat?
The words flashed through everyone's minds.
Huang An also stared at his Third Uncle in disbelief, not understanding why his Third Uncle had backed down.
If this got out, they would likely be laughed at by others.
Chen Mo frowned slightly, sizing up Third Master Huang.
"You're not going to fight?" Chen Mo asked.
Third Master Huang nodded, "Sir, you possess an extraordinary presence, clearly not an ordinary person. How could we dare to offend you?"
Chen Mo smiled indifferently, "You decide when to fight and when not to, isn't that a bit too overbearing?"
Third Master Huang's expression stiffened. Seeing that Chen Mo had no intention of letting the matter rest, he became even more certain of his guess.
In his view, Chen Mo's unconcerned attitude was not only due to his strength but also because he surely had a powerful backing.
Third Master Huang glanced at the injured middle-aged man, "Sever Huang An's hands and feet, and expel all his businesses from the black market."
Then he looked at Chen Mo again, "Sir, with this, are you satisfied?"
"After all, he is my nephew. I hope you can be merciful and spare his life."
Boom!
Hearing this, Huang An was struck as if by lightning, completely petrified.
The middle-aged man had already arrived before Huang An.
In his hand appeared a sharp dagger.
"No, don't!"
"Third Uncle, save me! I, I'll never dare again, please let me go, let me go!" Huang An was completely terrified, trembling all over.
However, Third Master Huang did not even look at Huang An.
"Ah!"
Immediately, a bloody scene unfolded as Huang An's hands and feet were severed by the middle-aged man.
Chen Mo's expression turned more solemn upon witnessing this.
This Third Master Huang was indeed a ruthless character; he could lay hands on his own nephew without even a flicker of emotion.
"Sir, are you satisfied with this?" Third Master Huang asked Chen Mo again, cupping his hands.
Chen Mo nodded slightly.
Seeing Chen Mo nod, Third Master Huang appeared relieved and then said to the middle-aged man, "Take him to the hospital."
The middle-aged man's expression changed, "Third Master, you..."
Third Master Huang glared at him, "What could happen to me? Are you afraid this sir will make a move on me? Or do you think you are a match for this sir?"
The middle-aged man lowered his head in shame.
Defeated in a single move, how could the middle-aged man be Chen Mo's opponent?
Seeing the middle-aged man leave, Third Master Huang asked Chen Mo, "May I know sir's name?"
"Chen Mo."
Chen Mo did not hide it. For these people, knowing his background was only a matter of time.
"Chen Mo?" Third Master Huang lowered his head slightly. He was indeed unfamiliar with this name.
However, after a brief moment of thought, he continued, "May I know what Mr. Chen wishes to buy in the black market? I happen to be free and can act as your guide. Moreover, I have some influence here, and the vendors will surely not overcharge."
Chen Mo did not refuse, "I want to buy some jade vases."
"Jade vases?"
"Yes, high-quality jade vases, as many as possible," Chen Mo replied, nodding.
"We do have a seller of ancient jade. Mr. Chen, please come with me. He should have what you need."
Then, Chen Mo followed Third Master Huang's steps towards a nearby merchant stall.
As for the onlookers, they all displayed envious glances.
It was the first time they had seen Third Master Huang personally act as a guide.
"Third Master Huang, the person by your side has a grudge with us, so you probably can't take him away."
However, just as Chen Mo and the others had walked only a few steps, another group of people blocked their path.