After obtaining this card, Liu Nian lost all desire to set up a stall and was eager to return to the inn, as this card could elevate his strength to another level.
However, instead of seeking trouble, trouble found him, and several figures blocked his way.
Seeing the five men with unfriendly expressions, Liu Nian waited for them to state their purpose.
"I also have some things here. Is it too much to ask for three thousand crowns?" Diao Potian crossed his arms and looked at Liu Nian with ill intent.
This guy is a complete stranger, yet he's so generous. I'll try to get some crowns from him first.
Seeing Diao Potian approaching, the merchants around him, quick to seize the opportunity, had already slipped away without a trace.
The youngest son of the sheriff, relying on his father's position, bullied and monopolized the market. He was an absolute scoundrel, and forced buying and selling was commonplace for him.
As luck would have it, he arrived just in time to witness Liu Nian readily buying out the entire stall. Adhering to the principle of taking advantage of any opportunity, he naturally approached Liu Nian.
Fortunately, he found Liu Nian first, and the other vendors escaped unharmed and quickly left this place of trouble.
Please, sir, go to your death. We will forever remember your great kindness and virtue!
"No." Liu Nian looked at the young man opposite her with eyes full of concern for someone with intellectual disabilities.
A pile of scrap metal for three thousand? Keep it for yourself.
"You've got guts, beat them to death! I'll take responsibility if anything happens!" Diao Potian said to the four people behind him without saying another word.
What? You're so ungrateful? Then don't blame me!
Ever since his father became the sheriff, he has been treated to good food and drink by the vendors here every day. Diao Potian has never suffered such humiliation before.
He glared fiercely at Liu Nian, who was surrounded in the middle, imagining the scene of Liu Nian kneeling and begging for mercy in the prison.
He's encountered difficult people before; he's seen plenty of them!
Once they're locked up in jail, they're left with no one to turn to for help.
After looting all their wealth, they will eventually beg for a quick death, and then I will mercifully let them disappear from this world, and you will be no exception!
The four men he brought were all top-notch experts in the Public Security Bureau, especially the leader, whose level was as high as level 20, ranking among the best in the entire B City.
I'd like to see just how tough your bones are.
As a full-blown brawl was about to erupt, the onlookers in the distance secretly breathed a sigh of relief for Liu Nian.
Of all people to meet, he had to choose between meeting this spoiled brat; he can only blame his bad luck.
Just as everyone was feeling sorry for Liu Nian, a clear, cold voice appeared behind her.
"Your father knows you're causing trouble on my turf?" A group of people surrounded a young man as he walked over.
Upon seeing the man before him, Diao Potian cursed his bad luck, wondering why he had to run into him. It seemed that there was no hope for today's events.
However, I'll remember you, one-eyed dragon, just you wait!
"Don't think you're so great just because someone's protecting you. We'll see!" Diao Potian threatened Liu Nian as he left.
He didn't want to clash with the newcomers, since this was their territory after all, and if things escalated, his father wouldn't be able to intervene.
Diao Potian left quickly, and didn't seem as bad as everyone said.
Watching Diao Potian walk away, Liu Nian turned to look at the person who had come.
Regardless, I should thank them for helping me out, even though I didn't really need it myself.
Those few little karami can be crushed by me in a minute. If I can't fight them, I'll just sleep in the barracks. If you're so tough, then go and storm the barracks.
As a first-class sergeant major, Liu Nian has the authority to mobilize an entire platoon. Given the level of the Zhen Dan soldiers, this force would be enough to cause a change of ownership in B City. So he wasn't worried at all, and even felt a little amused!
The visitor had met Liu Nian several times and had tried to recruit him.
"Long time no see, Liu Nian." Yan Kuan extended his hand and greeted him warmly.
When Yan Kuan saw that Liu Nian was wearing an eye patch over her left eye, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.
“Long time no see, Yan Kuan.” Liu Nian also extended her hand in response.
More than a month later, Yan Kuan was noticeably more composed than before, and he exuded an aura that only a person in a position of power would have. It seems that he is doing quite well.
During our casual conversation, I learned that he had been on the run after the incident in the neighborhood, and only settled down after being taken in by the Lu family.
Before firearms were phased out, he had the weapons, and the Lu family had the manpower. The two hit it off and decided to expand and strengthen their business.
After the partnership, the Lu family's power increased dramatically, and they quickly eliminated the other forces, becoming the dominant family. Yan Kuan played a significant role in this.
Lu Dingtian was tolerant and did not discard Yan Kuan after Yan Kuan had served his purpose. Instead, he entrusted the most lucrative market segment to Yan Kuan.
Yan Kuan had done this job before, and he quickly integrated the market, providing economic support for Lu Dingtian's construction and development of City B.
It's just a mere public security bureau; it's not like he can't afford to offend them!
If you cut off their salary for a few months, they'll behave better than anyone else, which is why Diao Potian doesn't dare to cause trouble.
Bullying a lone wolf with no connections is one thing, but angering the God of Wealth is another!
What? You're saying this is a finance matter?
That's naive. Political matters are never that simple.
As long as you find an excuse to divert market cash flow to other departments, your Public Security Bureau won't dare to cry out loud.
You said you were going to complain?
If you need money, don't others need it too?
I didn't say I wouldn't give it to you, it's just that I'm having financial difficulties right now, so please make do for now (and slowly wait to die)!
Maintaining a city requires money in all aspects. If you offend the one who makes the most money, you'll be in for a world of trouble.
As the god of wealth in City B, everyone should give him a wide berth.
If things escalate, he might even join forces with other departments to isolate you. Do you think your deputy director might have other ideas then?
For example, replace it!
Even if the matter eventually reaches the city lord, a money bag, a security force, and his right and left hands will at most give him a scolding and that's it.
It's much better for the city lord than for the heads of two important departments to be at odds.
We've gone off on a tangent again. Let's get back to the previous topic.
Before leaving, Yan Kuan told Liu Nian that if she wanted some rare items, she could have a pleasant surprise at his regularly held auctions.
Auction services are available at the auction house, charging only a 5% auction fee, but the goods must be valuable items.
Only rare items such as skill books, equipment, special cards, and materials are eligible to circulate here, so they are often very expensive.
Yan Kuan knew that Liu Nian would definitely be interested in participating in the auction, and he was well aware of Liu Nian's capabilities.
Finding potential clients and suppliers for an auction house at the cost of swatting away a fly is a sure-fire way to make a profit.
It must be said that he had a discerning eye. After Liu Nian accepted Yan Kuan's business card, the two parted ways at the market.
This business card also served as an admission ticket to the auction house; not everyone was qualified to go there. Yan Kuan generously provided Liu Nian with VIP client treatment.
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Meanwhile, in a residential area outside the boundary of City B.
Countless mysterious figures dressed in black robes were busy painting mysterious patterns on the hall floor with blood-red paint.
Several more people came in from outside, carrying some packages and hurriedly placing them in the empty corner of the wall.
Several bags of packages were piled up in the corner, some of which were still leaking a dark red liquid.
One of the packages was subjected to uneven pressure and fell off the pile of packages, scattering its contents all over the ground.
By the dim moonlight seeping in through the window, one could see that the scattered objects were actually human remains.
By this time, the mysterious pattern had been completed by the men in black. Looking down from inside the house, the pattern was an eye, an open eye.
The men in black skillfully arranged the remains around the pattern. Once everything was ready, the leader said in a hoarse voice, "The sacrifice begins!"
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