Yuan Junkai didn’t say anything more about his father’s worries.
His dad had never seen Xiaofeng’s true strength; if he had, he definitely wouldn’t think this way.
The thugs around here were much less skilled compared to those in the Imperial Capital.
To put it bluntly, the local thugs were just messing around together, definitely not trained professionally.
But those in the Imperial Capital, they were genuinely skilled, like those under Wolfman, extremely adept, and no ordinary person could even get close to them.
Of course, he had only heard about it, as to whether it was true or not, he wasn’t too clear.
He hadn’t served under Wolfman, after all.
"Master." An Yi stepped forward with a message, "We received news that Young Madam has entered Dagou’s territory."
Dagou, a local thug, was known to the locals as Dagou.
Dragon King’s expression was cold. Upon hearing this news, impatience flashed across his face, "Is this woman out of her mind? What is she doing there without any reason?"
"Master, they have more people, and Young Madam had no choice. Even if she resisted, it would have to be effective," they were the local thugs, so what good would resistance do?
Thinking of this woman, Dragon King remembered the passionate night they had shared. Honestly, he had never felt such palpitations before.
It was also for this reason that he didn’t want to see her after that night.
He couldn’t recall how they had gotten along before or remember any details about her. To put it plainly, he was afraid and didn’t know how to face her.
Now, hearing about her bold and reckless move to enter the territory of someone like Dagou, he felt naturally agitated in his heart.
"Let’s go." Dragon King would of course not ignore her; after all, she was his wife. Since he had married her, he wouldn’t neglect her.
An Yi, seeing his master’s reaction, understood that although the young master had lost his memories of Young Madam, he still cared about her deeply.
"Old Yuan." Old Li was shocked to hear that the female boss had followed Dagou’s men, "You too, how could you let her go with them."
"They had more people, she probably didn’t want to drag us into it, so she went with them," Old Yuan was actually very anxious, "You have been here for many years, do you know any of their people, or someone else who could think of a way to rescue her?"
"Let me tell you, these people are so brazen because they have backing. Su Xiaofeng is so beautiful, extremely beautiful in fact, and if she really went there, it would be quite difficult to get her out," explained Old Li.
"Aren’t you stating the obvious?" Old Yuan understood this principle well, "I’m anxious, that’s why I came to you. Can you help or not? If not, I’ll look for someone else."
"Look at you, you’re older but still hot-tempered, just like before, quick to ignite," Old Li leaned in a bit, "I do have some connection with Big Dog here, but whether he’ll do me the favor is another matter. Of course, it depends on how you talk," Old Li made a gesture indicating the need for money.
"You lead us in first, we can talk about money later," they weren’t lacking in funds, getting the person out was the priority, and money was a trivial matter.
The local Dagou, in his early forties, had a facial burn, not a small one, nearly ruining half of his face.
At a glance, he resembled Black and White Impermanence, one side horrifyingly black and the other stark white, very conspicuous.
Dagou sat in a Taishi Chair, eyes lighting up while observing the young girl who had walked in, extinguishing the cigarette in his hand.
Xiaofeng glanced at him, silent.
"Beautiful girl." Dagou stood up, "Hello there."
Due to long-term smoking, he had yellowed teeth and bad breath, detectable from several meters away.
Xiaofeng looked at him, still not making a sound.
"From the Imperial Capital, huh? Quite impressive. But you might not know, I’m quite aware of the people and matters in the Imperial Capital."
Yet Xiaofeng just smiled, "I’m not interested in who’s backing you. I just want to know what you brought me here for. If it’s for having tea, at least make it look presentable."
"Of course it’s because you’re pretty." Dagou relit a cigarette, "I heard you want to come here to buy goods?"
"Then you’re right." Dagou blew out several rings of smoke, "I’m the big dog around here, I decide what goods can go out and what can’t. If you want to do business here, naturally you should cozy up to me."
In other places, local snakes might not have such power, but they certainly do here.
As a result, an informal industry chain has formed, and outsiders who come here as bosses must pay their respects to them first.
Those who get it secure the buying rights here; those who don’t, naturally, have no place in this area.
"So that’s how it is, this is really my first time seeing something ." Xiaofeng nodded, appearing very easy to talk to, "So, what exactly do you want me to do?"
"It’s quite simple, you could pay some money. But you’re pretty, and if you would be with me, naturally, money and all that can be waived. Plus, you could walk around here like you own the place."
"This place isn’t that big, just a small county town. Even if I swagger around here, who is there to see? You have to understand, I come from the Imperial Capital, why would I value a place ?"
"The moment you came here, it’s no longer about what you are willing or unwilling to do." Dagou extinguished his cigarette again, "You have to consider if you can even get out of here. Even if you’re from the Imperial Capital, the Emperor is far away; can your family get here now to save you?"
"That’s not necessarily the case." Xiaofeng’s lips lightly pursed, "It’s just a little over three hours from here to the Imperial Capital, how do you know my family can’t come to save me?"
"Quite interesting." Dagou looked at her face, his yellow teeth bared like a dog about to eat shit, "Are you trying to tell me you have family backing in the Imperial Capital?"
"Guess?" Xiaofeng stood up, and with a quick move of her hand, the lighter Ye Cheng had given her was in her grasp, she moved so fast they didn’t react in time.
By the time Dagou realized, the gun was already pressed against his forehead, and her face still had the same languid expression, "Seeing this, what thoughts do you have in mind?"
Dagou’s brothers, realizing what Xiaofeng held, pulled out their own weapons, each pointing at Xiaofeng.
"Are you a cop?" Dagou frowned.
"Motherfucker." Dagou was frantic, but with the gun pointing at him, he couldn’t make any rash moves, "Sister, we’re all family here, almost got the Dragon King Temple flooded by our own, not recognizing our own family. Don’t be so agitated, we can talk this through nicely."
High-profile was exactly what Xiaofeng wanted.
"I do want to talk it through, but you didn’t let me. The moment I came in, you’re telling me that if I don’t cooperate well, it will be even harder for me to get out. If that’s the case, why would I want to go anywhere? I might as well stay and play with you guys, right? Maybe I can even do some good deeds, clean up the trash for the people, you know?"
"Misunderstandings, all misunderstandings." Dagou raised his hands, but his eyes twinkled with shrewdness, this young woman had a gun, her background must be strong, definitely cannot let her go.
If she messed things up because of this woman, when Wolfman blamed him, he’d be as good as dead.
"Either let me leave now, or I’ll stay and have some fun with you."
"With your temper, you really are impatient." Dagou kept his hands up, turning to his men, "Escort this lady out."
"You walk in front, I’ll follow."
"Do you really think you can leave?" Dagou suddenly sneered coldly, "Look behind you, some stuff, you have it, we’re not lacking either."
Xiaofeng immediately felt the threat from behind at her waist.
No wonder they could be so arrogant here, even armed, tsk tsk.
"Sweetheart, no matter who you are, but since you came here, once you go out, you better shut your mouth. Otherwise, you definitely can’t afford the consequences."
"Dagou, someone has come to plea for her, wanting to meet you."
"No meeting." Dagou let out a cold laugh, "No use, no matter who pleads."
Xiaofeng’s eyes flickered, guessing whether Old Yuan had gone to ask local friends for help.
Old Li looked helplessly at Old Yuan, "Old Yuan, they won’t meet me, there’s nothing I can do, you’ll have to fend for yourselves now."
The refusal to meet meant that the issue couldn’t be solved with money.
All that was left was for this girl named Su Xiaofeng to pray for her own luck.