Yihai City was quite wealthy, had its geographical location not been so unique, and the local major gangs so tough to crack, it would have probably been targeted by warlords a long time ago.
In the most prosperous area of Yihai City, high-rise buildings had been constructed, such as the iconic Ping An Building.
A black car pulled up in front of the Ping An Building, and after the curtained car door opened, Lin Yue stepped out and said to the driver, "Wait for me here."
The driver nodded, "Yes, Second Young Master."
Lin Yue nodded in acknowledgment and then proceeded toward the building.
Cars, which rose in popularity alongside firearms from the West Continent, were objects that only respected and well-positioned upper-class people of Yihai City could afford; they were seen as a symbol of status and identity.
Although the Lin Family owned three cars, there was one each for the patriarch, the matriarch, and the eldest son. As an illegitimate child, it wasn't appropriate for him to be so ostentatious.
However, he couldn't fly nor perform Instant Teleportation at the moment, and he didn't want to travel slowly, so he simply used a subtle psychic suggestion on the driver, who then agreed to take him here.
Moreover, only those with status and identity could ride the elevator in the Peace Building—otherwise, they had to take the stairs.
"Ah, it's the young master from the Lin Family's chairman. Which floor does Young Lin wish to visit?"
In this era, movies were only in black and white, and at this moment, Auditorium One of the Star Cinema was screening a silent film from the West Continent.
There were only three viewers in the hall.
In the darkness, Fang Xugu sat in the best spot for watching the film, enjoying the silent movie with dried fruits, candied snacks, and fine wine placed next to him.
A charming woman in a cheongsam was smiling next to him, placing her slender and fair legs atop this man's knees, allowing him to stroke and play with them while she slowly fed him snacks and wine.
After a while, the film on the screen finally ended.
Fang Xugu took a sip of the wine the woman had fed him and asked, "Are there any new movies?"
The cheongsam-clad woman offered a pine nut to Master Fang's lips with a flirtatious smile, saying in a low chuckle, "Why don't you watch 'Blue Rose'? That's my hottest recent movie, and you'll feel it more if you watch it now～"
After swallowing the pine nut and feeling the caresses on his fingertips, Fang Xugu grew thirsty and fiercely pinched the woman's thigh, commenting, "I've seen that one, you little hussy play quite the part. Who knew you'd be so licentious in private? Did Boss Ma actually splurge to finance your movie?"
The woman in the cheongsam let out a pained whimper but smiled even more joyfully, grabbing Fang Xugu's hand that was eagerly exploring further depths, and with sleepy, seductive eyes, she said, "Boss Ma respects the master, that's why he allowed me to accompany you for the movie."
Fang Xugu grew a bit anxious and said, "Spit it out, what exactly does Boss Ma want me to do?"
The cheongsam woman leaned into Fang Xugu's ear, teasingly saying, "They say Master Fang is skilled in the arts of Nightmare Town, Boss Ma just wants you to help eliminate some enemies."
"Some enemies?" Fang Xugu frowned slightly and said, "Who are they? I charge five thousand silver coins per kill, and the price is non-negotiable."
"Of course, the boss said, five thousand silver coins for each life will not be any less, and he'll even throw in an extra large house for the master."
The woman in the cheongsam whispered with a low chuckle, "The targets are just a few people from the Money Gang and the Salt Gang, and also that Liang Guest Elder from the Sima Family."
Fang Xugu's expression changed as he said, "Big shots from the Money Gang and Salt Gang? They all know me, once I make a move, won't they guess it was me? And that Liang Guest Elder, he's a retiree from the Evil Extinguishing Bureau, and you want me to kill him?"
"Master, don't worry."
The woman in the cheongsam wrapped her legs around Fang Xugu's receding hand, pressing her body against him, and said in a soft and delicate voice, "Boss Ma highly values you. If you really do eliminate these people for Boss Ma, wouldn't he ensure you're well protected?"
"This..." Fang Xugu furrowed his brows.
Seeing his hesitation, the woman in the cheongsam smiled and said, "Think it over, watch the movie first. Aren't you a lover of films? Isn't it perfect for you to critique my acting? The best room downstairs is already prepared for you; tonight, you can take your time giving me pointers."
With that, she moved closer with suggestive eyes, and her right hand reached behind her, attempting to pick a piece of dried fruit to feed with her lips.
However, her hand grasped air, and after several attempts, she didn't catch anything. Subconsciously, she turned her head to look and was taken aback.
Without knowing when, a young man was seated beside her, holding the plate of dried fruits and candied snacks, casually eating while watching the film with interest.
When she looked over, Lin Yue said nonchalantly, "Your acting is lacking. Can you only flaunt your figure? And is there padding now? It looks somewhat fake."
The seductive woman's expression shifted as she asked, "Who are you?"
She looked toward the bodyguards sitting five rows back and signaled with her eyes.
The bodyguard was also taken aback, having not noticed when this young man had appeared.
Lin Yue didn't even glance at her but commented while watching the screen, "To be honest, your seduction skills are better than your acting in this film."
"You heard that?" the seductive woman's expression turned cold.
By this time, the bodyguard had already swiftly clambered over several rows of seats, reaching to grab the young man.
Lin Yue, as if he had eyes on his back, casually flicked a pine nut over his shoulder, and the bodyguard collapsed to the ground, limp and motionless.
This move immediately startled the seductive woman, causing her to break into a cold sweat.
She had seen the world and knew that there were exceptional individuals with extraordinary skills, beyond her imagination.