These two street thugs clearly had ill intentions, so Yingyao stopped You Ran and shielded her behind him.
What are you doing?
The leading male with the pointed beak grinned wickedly: "What are we doing? Collecting protection money, of course!"
"I didn't receive it the other day because you bosses weren't around. Since we've run into you today, let's just hand it over!"
They had already heard that the Hidden Prince had taken the shop from the rat tribe.
However, after observing for a long time, they found that this hidden prince had never appeared since the time he was first bought.
It seems he has forgotten about this place!
It's good that they're here to collect some protection money; we can go have some fun in the red-light district behind here later.
Mu Youran was puzzled. When did this city start requiring protection fees?
Neither Longyin nor the Beast King mentioned it to her.
Which company are you from?
The pointed-beaked male burst into smug laughter at the mention of this.
"Listen up, we are from the Tengshe clan!"
The bald male who had been walking alongside him proudly patted his chest: "That's right, this entire street is under the jurisdiction of our Tengshe clan. Those who know what's good for them should hurry up and pay up!"
When the surrounding vendors saw that it was these two causing trouble, they lost all courage to watch and quickly dispersed.
If these two have their eyes on me, I might get beaten up tonight and still not be able to find the culprit!
"How many?"
Mu Youran didn't want to be delayed by such a trivial matter, so she decided to just pay up to avoid further trouble.
After all, she had things to do tonight and had to leave early tomorrow morning.
Seeing that the female was so cooperative, the two men with pointed beaks and bald heads immediately exchanged a glance and rubbed their hands together with a grin.
"Not many, only a thousand seashells!"
The price he shouted startled a passing vendor so much that he almost stumbled and fell to the ground!
He thought to himself with resentment: These two are as ruthless as ever. Although this Treasure Pavilion is large and profitable, this protection fee of one thousand is really quite a lot.
I just don't know if she'll pay the money now that Prince Yin isn't here.
At this moment, Ying Yao realized that these two people did not belong to the Beast King, but were from a lower-level family. They were obviously local bullies trying to swindle money!
However, going head-to-head with them would be a huge disadvantage, since he currently has virtually no foothold in Beast King City.
His eyes flickered slightly, and he was about to speak when he heard You Ran's cheerful voice.
“Alright, since it’s protection money, we’ll pay it. I’ll have Bailey pay you right now.”
Eagle Cry, standing to the side, was stunned!
Why did someone who was so assertive in the Sunset Tribe become so cowardly in Beast King City?
"Sister-in-law, you're just emboldening them!"
Upon hearing this, Ying Yao immediately glanced at Ying Xiao!
Is this the kind of thing to say here at this time? Do you really think Beast King City is some remote little tribe?
If this matter is not handled properly, it could leave many hidden dangers, or even lead to death!
Eagle Cry suddenly received a warning look from his elder brother, and immediately shut his mouth, swallowing back the words he hadn't finished saying.
Seeing that big bag of seashells being given away so easily, he felt incredibly heartbroken.
Although pottery, jewelry, and soap are all profitable, in the entire Sunset Tribe and Eagle Clan, apart from the eldest brother and sister-in-law and Luo Bai, it's hard to find anyone else with so much savings!
The man with the pointed beak and bald head weighed the bag in his hand, found no problems, and then left satisfied, carrying the bag away.
However, as soon as the two left, Yingxiao couldn't hold back any longer!
"Brother, that's a thousand!"
Mu Youran coldly watched their retreating figures: "Ying Yao, Ying Xiao and I will go back first. Be careful."
Ying Yao smiled slightly. It felt so good to know what the other was thinking without even having to say a word!
He then strode away, disappearing into the crowd!
"Come on, come back with me,"
Mu Youran pulled her cloak tighter around herself. Although the snow had stopped, it was still a bit cold at night.
Yingxiao was completely baffled, unable to understand what his elder brother and sister-in-law were trying to say.
However, since the money has already been given and the person has left, we can only let it go.
I never expected that my elder brother and sister-in-law would live such a pathetic life after coming to Beast King City.
However, Mu Youran and Ying Yao did not think so.
There were too many people just now, and their every word and action was related to the future business of this Treasure Pavilion.
If they were to confront them head-on, it would bring them absolutely no benefit; on the contrary, it would lead to endless troubles.
However, while the money is easy to get, the question is whether they have the ability to take it with them!
Ying Yao spotted the two people in the crowd and followed them as they twisted and turned into a small alley.
At this moment, there was no one in front or behind, and it was very secluded. With a flick of his eyes, he raised his hand and a wind blade blocked their path.
The sharp-mouthed and bald men were so frightened that their legs trembled uncontrollably. If that wind blade had been just a fraction off, it would have hit their heads!
He slowly turned his head but only saw a dark shadow flash by. The next moment, the animal skin bag in his hand disappeared!
Terrified, they immediately began searching everywhere, but they couldn't see a single hair, only the whistling wind.
"We're doomed! We're doomed! If we can't hand this in, Young Master Xuan will definitely crush our heads!"
"What's over?"
Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind them, startling them so much that they turned around and knelt down.
"Young Master Xuan, the protection money we just collected has been stolen!"
A tall figure walked slowly over from a distance, his voice carrying a faint smile: "Oh, is that so?"
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