The middle-aged man, hearing Qin Fang's words, gradually recovered from his initial shock and showed a bit of a gambler's spirit. He straightened his face and cleared his throat before speaking.

"I leave?"

Qin Fang smiled, "I think you've got it wrong. It's you all who need to leave…"

Qin Fang hadn't come here to make money. If he truly wanted to win money, he could go to places like Elite Salon or Bihai Pavilion to gamble, where it was both safe and big bets were placed, making winning truly thrilling...

These small-scale underground gambling dens were merely trivial in comparison, hidden away in the countryside to deceive people from the town and the unsuspecting farmers around...

Strictly speaking, Qin Fang wasn't from here, but having lived here for over a decade, this place was his hometown. Now, such an underground gambling den was situated right in his hometown, swindling his fellow townspeople. This was something Qin Fang couldn't tolerate, which was why he had to take action.

He was now only half a step away from success. How could he possibly give up?

His patience in negotiating with the behind-the-scenes owner stemmed from the man seeming somewhat reliable. Otherwise, Qin Fang would've simply resolved the situation through force.

Of course, Qin Fang still preferred to handle things using milder methods. Violence was not particularly desirable, especially since he wasn't often in the countryside. Who knew whether these people might slip back as soon as he turned his back?

"We leave... Mr. Luo, do you think you might be mistaken?"

The middle-aged man, upon hearing Qin Fang say this, was momentarily dumbfounded, taking a while before regaining his composure. Surprise was evident on his face, mixed with a trace of anger.

As for his Li surname bodyguard, he looked even more fierce, as if ready to pounce on Qin Fang the moment his boss gave the order and give him a harsh lesson...

"Of course, you heard right! Indeed... it's you who are leaving!"

Qin Fang's smile remained, with no significant change in his demeanor, but his tone had notably hardened as he emphasized the fact once again.

Slap~~

The middle-aged man was clearly angered by Qin Fang's words, slamming his palm down heavily on the table, shaking it violently, and the noise was frighteningly loud.

"Mr. Luo... do not push me too far!"

His face was filled with fury, and his tone was equally angry, seemingly suppressing his rage to the brink of explosion.

"Pushing too far? I don't think so..."

Qin Fang maintained his leisurely attitude, unafraid, and spoke with a slightly mocking smile.

"Sir, if I'm not mistaken, you should be clear about my identity by now..."

Without dwelling on that too much, Qin Fang shifted the topic abruptly, surprising both men across from him.

The one with the surname Li was slightly less shocked, merely surprised at how calm Qin Fang remained under the circumstances, while the middle-aged man reacted differently, his face instantly turning the color of liver, his entire demeanor transforming.

Staring at Qin Fang, the middle-aged man's gaze remained fixed, and as time ticked by agonizingly, finally...

"Hahaha..."

The previously enraged face of the middle-aged man suddenly morphed into a radiant smile, breaking into merry laughter, to the point where his Li-surnamed subordinate was left with his mouth agape in astonishment, completely clueless as to why his boss was reacting this way.

"Not bad for a confidant of Ninghai's Young Master Rui, Lord Ba, you really are..."

After the burst of laughter, the middle-aged man's demeanor finally softened, and looking at the unfazed Qin Fang, he adopted a much more courteous attitude.

"I dare not presume..."

Qin Fang's current identity was Eighth Elder, and ordinary people addressed him as Lord Ba, a term of respect. This middle-aged man operated within Ninghai territory, and although this place was rural, it was still part of Ninghai.

One should know that Li Rui was considered the Emperor of Ninghai Underground. Except for the southern city occupied by Tiger and areas like Maple Valley, which he couldn't be bothered with, everywhere else could be considered his territory, including these suburbs in the north of the city.

The middle-aged man, who ran an underground gambling den in the northern outskirts of the city, shrouded his operations in secrecy and failed to pay his respects to Li Rui, a move that was tremendously unwise.

As Qin Fang, now taking the role of Eighth Elder, appeared here, it seemed he was aware of their dealings… which meant that Li Rui was quite dissatisfied.

In such a situation, following the rules of the underworld, there were only two possible paths: hand over all revenues and compensate Li Rui with a hefty sum… If Li Rui was in a good mood, they could naturally continue their business but would have to share a cut with Li Rui…

The other path was to accept the conditions Li Rui set forth, agree to them, then roll out of Ninghai territory, never to return… Otherwise… Li Rui could send those who broke the rules on their final journey at any time.

The reason this middle-aged man acted so sneakily was to keep that portion of the profits for himself, thereby earning much more.

But he never expected Qin Fang to show up as Eighth Elder. Not knowing Eighth Elder's identity would have certainly spelled trouble for him, but it wasn't a foolish mistake he was capable of making—he had made his inquiries early.

While gambling, Qin Fang had already sent people to investigate; the reason he arrived late just now was to confirm this information…

"Lord Ba's meaning is…"

Since they were caught red-handed, the middle-aged man had no choice but to swallow his pride and negotiate, his attitude had shifted, becoming somewhat servile as he spoke.

"I don't want to waste words with you. I don't care how much money you've made, but I'll take it as compensation. Also, I'm giving you one day… After one day, I don't want to see you in Ninghai ever again… Otherwise… you know what the outcome will be!"

Qin Fang knew that pushing them too hard wasn't the solution; if these people were driven to desperation, it wouldn't be good. Qin Fang, skilled and bold, could turn misfortune into a blessing, but there were still over a hundred people gambling in the underground den, and who knew what these people might do.

"That's it?"

The middle-aged man was immediately very surprised to hear the condition.

He thought Qin Fang would make things difficult for them, but the terms turned out to be so simple…

"You think it's too simple? Well, that's fine… I don't mind adding a few more… For instance, have your men destroy all the IOUs from usury. If I find even one… heh heh…"

Qin Fang said sharply, his expression quite unfriendly.

"Not simple at all, not in the slightest… I assure you, everything will be done within one day!"

The middle-aged man wanted to smack himself for speaking more than necessary, essentially complicating his own situation.

"Good…"

Qin Fang nodded, considering the matter nearly settled.

"By the way, are you versed in the Qianmen Illusion Technique?"

Qin Fang suddenly remembered and asked directly.

The middle-aged man's face changed suddenly, his surprise quite evident.

"I do… a bit!"

Qin Fang glanced at him, flipped his wrist, and a deck of playing cards suddenly appeared in Qin Fang's hand. He unwrapped it, took out the cards, and with a flick of his wrist, they all flew into the air, scattering chaotically, much like a dance of celestial maidens without order or pattern…

But soon, the scene changed. Qin Fang stretched out his hand and moved swiftly through the air, touching the floating cards, which collided haphazardly, knocking each other aside…

Yet upon closer inspection, it became clear that the cards in midair formed a word.

Death!

Seeing this word, the middle-aged man took a sharp breath and sweat broke out on his forehead…

It wasn't the word "death" that scared him, but rather the sudden appearance on the table of a… gun! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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