The Invincible Strongest Student

Chapter 1225: Chapter 1225: Driven to a Dead End

Lin Tian just wanted to ask in detail, but found that standing like this wasn’t good for talking, especially with the boss lady and her daughter staring at him.

Lin Tian smiled at the boss lady, saying, ”It’s nothing now, it was just a misunderstanding. You go ahead and do your work. Don’t worry, they won’t come to cause trouble anymore.”

”I know.” The boss lady couldn’t figure out how to talk to Lin Tian. He was so fierce a moment ago, but now he was smiling amiably. She had seen many people with such double-faced personalities, ones not to be messed with. If they got upset, her small shop might be smashed.

”You still have a few dishes on this table that haven’t been served. I’ll go take care of it now.”

After speaking, the boss lady didn’t bother chatting with Lin Tian anymore, pulling her daughter’s hand and walking inside. The little girl looked at Lin Tian eagerly, wanting to say something but was too shy to speak.

Wu Yong chuckled, teasing, ”Tian, the boss lady saw through you, knowing you’re not a good person, afraid you’d steal her daughter away, hahaha...”

Lin Tian patted Wu Yong’s shoulder, at the same time kicked him on the butt, jokingly scolding, ”A dog’s mouth can’t spit out ivory. Come, sit downstairs and eat while we talk.”

”Haha, alright.” Wu Yong rubbed his butt, hooked his arm around Lin Tian’s shoulder, and the two sat back down.

”Tell me, what happened with those small fries just now?” Lin Tian spoke while picking up a skewer to eat.

Wu Yong took a sip of wine and began to narrate, ”Do you remember when Du Dahai’s den was raided by the police? Our people and Miss Bai divided Kanyue City’s underground market. Du Dahai’s people joined mostly, but some escaped.”

Lin Tian rolled his eyes, ”Nonsense, how could I not know about this?”

”Listen to the whole thing. Behind Du Dahai is the Wang Family, especially that old bastard Wang Daoran. His subordinates have many illegal transactions. Those people just now are still under Wang Daoran, they have a few venues in Kanyue City. They make a fortune every day.”

This surprised Lin Tian, curious to ask, ”What kind of venues are making so much money?”

”Heh, it’s your and Miss Bai’s old trade, gambling halls. There are three in Kanyue City, hidden well. Apparently, the net profit in one night is seven to eight million. Honestly, I’m tempted too, but Miss Bai said we shouldn’t do that anymore, but we can’t let them earn so cheaply; we need to cause them some trouble.”

After finishing, Wu Yong chuckled again, looking quite sleazy.

Lin Tian swirled his wine glass and asked, ”Creating trouble for gambling halls? It’s just a few moves, not interesting, and won’t hurt them much. But it conflicts greatly with our interests! These gambling halls can’t keep making profits!”

Regardless of the Bai Family or Black Gold, they have several venues in Kanyue City. Although there are many guests, Wang’s gambling halls surely attract some wealthy customers over. This trade-off results in small losses that accumulate over time. Lin Tian would not tolerate such a thing.

Wu Yong laughed, ”I’ve been to one of their venues and played all night. I started winning, then began losing. Also, inside I found some interesting things.”

Seeing Wu Yong’s mischievous expression, Lin Tian jokingly scolded, ”If you’ve got something to say, say it! Are you waiting for me to ask?”

”Hehe, there are contraband items inside! A lot of people there are hooked. I heard the source is from the East Continent.”

Lin Tian’s expression suddenly became colorful; the Wang Family really isn’t afraid of death. They were caught on many occasions before, yet they still dare to do such brainless things.

In fact, the Wang Family has its own struggles. Wang Daoran is actually just a high-level employee for the Ancient Martial the Wang Family, and most of what he earns has to be handed over for the higher-ups’ cultivation expenses. Previously, so many industries still left a bit of profit, but ever since Lin Tian took half of the industries, the Wang Family’s expenses appear insufficient.

More so now that Ancient Martial the Wang Family has been made to look like a stray dog by Lin Tian. All their cultivation resources are far behind other families, needing to pay a higher price to trade, which requires a significant amount of money.

It is said that the world’s most profitable methods are written in law books. Although high-risk, they offer high rewards, making money quickly.

”I also think these gambling halls can’t go on; they must be dealt with. But Wang Daoran, that old fool, has wide connections, greasing hands up and down. Toppling them won’t be easy. It makes sense, daring to do such things in Kanyue City, their backer must be very strong.”

”No matter how strong, what does it matter? If one hit won’t break them, then hit again.” Lin Tian laughed, ”Also, we need to be careful these days; Wang’s people might be desperate. I’ve cornered them into a dead end.”

Indeed, forced into a dead end by Lin Tian, all major Ancient Martial families have severed ties with the Wang Family. Eventually, they will fall behind; falling behind leads to getting beaten, an understanding everyone shares. So this desperation is inevitable.

Lin Tian originally thought Wang Sicong’s death and the break-off of major families would accelerate the Wang Family’s revenge, but it hasn’t.

This makes it feel more like the calm before the storm. Who knows, the Wang Family might be gathering strength.

Wu Yong trembled while holding his skewer, looking up to ask, ”Really? We haven’t even taken action, and they’re already desperate? Plus, those people just had their second trial last month and were sentenced to death. Don’t they know how to restrain themselves?”

Lin Tian laughed, ”These things are too complex, not something that can be explained in a sentence or two. Desperation is desperation. I drove this mad dog crazy.”

”I understand.” Wu Yong nodded seriously, then cursed, ”Damn it! Can’t I just have a few peaceful days? Sooner or later, I’ll slaughter these mad dogs!”

”Hehe, don’t rush...” As Lin Tian spoke halfway, the boss lady came over with freshly grilled skewers, smiled at them, then hurried inside. From her perspective, it was best to have little contact with these two.

Picking up a still steaming chicken wing tip, Lin Tian laughed and asked, ”Interested in going to the gambling hall again?”

Wu Yong immediately showed interest, nodding his head like a chick pecking rice. ”I lost so much last time, I’ve been wanting to win back but haven’t gone.”

Lin Tian laughed, ”In a few days, I’ll go with you, and I’ll make sure you win big.”

Wu Yong looked at Lin Tian oddly, smirking as he said, ”Don’t bluff me; we’ve grown up naked together since childhood. You’re terrible at cards. How can you help me win?”

Lin Tian annoyedly threw the bamboo skewer at Wu Yong’s head, rolling his eyes, ”Did you forget I spent some time at Shishi’s Xianglong Tea House back then? I can win for sure!”