NOVEL WEB chapter 136
136. Has it been seen through?
Jun had already started implementing the plan, successfully rendering Boss Wu Feng unconscious and temporarily staying at the shop, waiting for Mu Yiting and the others to arrive, to directly drop the cup as a signal for others to act.
But then, this kid shows up, telling him that Boss Wu Feng is unwell, not operating today, preparing to close up, and he just insists on waiting until closing to leave.
It was made clear enough, have some shame, right? Those who mix in the black market know to leave when they hear ‘closing up’, but he’s still waiting.
Is he really that idle?
Jun didn’t continue to persuade him to leave. The kid was alone; his presence wasn’t a problem. Anyway, he seemed weak enough, and when the time came to drop the cup and act, if he dared to interfere, he’d be taken care of as well.
Lin Nuo found a small stool to sit on, observing Jun’s behavior.
He pondered, this person watching the shop didn’t seem to have any intention of closing up, just staring outside.
Lin Nuo asked, “Big brother, are you sure you’re closing up?”
“Yes.”
“Then why are you still sitting?”
“It’s none of your business.”
“It is my business. If you haven’t closed up yet, fetch me some goods, I have a letter of introduction.”
Lin Nuo had already written down the goods he wanted to buy, and the letter of introduction and money were ready, just waiting for the price to be quoted.
But Jun wasn’t really watching the shop, so naturally, he ignored Lin Nuo. Even though the letter of introduction was handed over, he remained unmoved.
His target was outside, waiting for Mu Yiting and the others.
Alright, it was almost time, they were approaching, ready to make a move.
“Big brother?”
Lin Nuo, seeing that Jun ignored him, waved his hand in front of him. Goodness, even the black market traders wouldn’t dare to be so arrogant, and here you are, a mere shop watcher, acting all high and mighty.
Jun’s line of sight was briefly obstructed by Lin Nuo’s hand. In a flash, something familiar caught his eye on the waving hand.
A grey ring.
“Huh?!”
As Lin Nuo’s hand stopped waving, Jun’s gaze was immediately drawn to it.
On his hand, the sullen-faced youth wore a familiar grey ring.
Jun recognized it instantly—it was Heng’s grey ring! Known for its low energy consumption and ability to summon a sturdy spirit shield to fend off external attacks.
He couldn’t be mistaken; after all, the grey ring was custom-made to Heng’s style, and with his keen observation, he could determine the size of the grey ring at a glance. Recalling that Heng wore it on his index finger, and this youth’s fingers were slightly smaller, it sat on his middle finger instead.
From these details, it was highly likely that he was wearing Heng’s grey ring!
But why would Heng’s grey ring be on his hand? Could he have found it?
No, that seemed unlikely. Heng wouldn’t be so careless as to lose his grey ring.
Jun felt it was necessary to probe this youth before him.
“What’s your name? Where are you from?”
He asked in a casual tone.
Upon hearing this, Lin Nuo understood why the shop’s attitude was unfriendly. It was simply a case of looking down on someone, a common occurrence in the black market.
After all, his attire was that of an ordinary gangster, and in a place like the Tianhui District, the black merchants tended to be somewhat haughty.
Time to reveal a bit of his identity.
With an unchanged expression, Lin Nuo replied earnestly, “Wu Yingge, Dark Alliance.”
He then produced the symbol of the Dark Alliance he had picked up, just as he had done when he first entered and faced those few people. As long as he showed it, he would be received amicably.
After all, the Dark Alliance was a well-known underground organization, and the black merchants had to show them some respect, especially with an introduction letter, which warranted VIP treatment.
“Dark Alliance?!”
For Jun, this was truly shocking news.
Wu Yingge, was there such a person in the Dark Alliance?
Moreover, it was trendy in the Dark Alliance to use code names. Typically, when declaring oneself as a member of the Dark Alliance, one would use a code name, which was usually a single character, sometimes two, but never three. (Before Lin Nuo’s transformation, his Dark Alliance code name was one or two characters; after his transformation, it became three characters.)
And this person had just declared a three-character code name?!
It was unlikely he was from the Dark Alliance.
Jun took another look at the symbol of the Dark Alliance that Lin Nuo had presented.
Damn, that was Heng’s item!
Why did he have it in his possession?!
And to brazenly produce it in front of him?!
Jun fell into deep thought, his rhythm disrupted by the sudden appearance of this youth claiming the name “Wu Yingge.”
He was unclear how Heng’s grey ring and the symbol of the Dark Alliance ended up in this youth’s hands, nor what had transpired in between.
In fact, Heng had indeed been delayed in meeting up with him, without sending any message.
Jun was initially puzzled, thinking perhaps Heng’s commissioned task was tricky and needed more time to handle, hence the delay.
But now, it seemed his guess was wrong.
Heng, something’s happened, fallen victim to this youngster’s malice.
This youngster, his origins unknown, but it’s certain, he harbors ill intent, perhaps a force of Mu Yiting.
How did such a covert plan leak?
Could there be a traitor among us?
The only explanation now is that this youngster knew of their plan, took advantage of the time Jun was separated from Heng, deliberately went to defeat Heng, then plundered the goods, swiftly arriving at Fengyuan City, and made his way to the Tianhui District to confront them.
As for why he would brazenly display the grey ring and the symbol of the Dark Alliance in front of him, it’s nothing but a provocation, as if to say, “Your plan has been seen through, I’m telling you right to your face.”
In the shadows, where organizations clash, the strong often mock the weak, likely using this method to ridicule him.
But Jun feels there might be deceit in this; the youngster’s deliberate provocation could well be to enrage him, throwing his plans into disarray, leading to their own undoing.
Though Jun wishes to eliminate this youngster on the spot, he still endures, maintaining his composure.
Yet, he can’t help but clench his teeth unconsciously; the rhythm disrupted, the plan must change, first to carve out time to deal with this youngster.
At this moment, Mu Yiting, accompanied by her entourage, walks towards the council chamber, passing by Wu Feng’s stall.
And right now, some people brought by Jun, posing as buyers, move about nearby, ready and waiting. They conceal lethal hidden weapons, awaiting Jun’s signal, a dropped cup as the command, to coordinate with Jun and strike.
It’s time, to make the move!
But no, Jun does not give the order!
The others can’t help but glance at each other, unsure if Jun has changed his plan, none daring to act.
Even some try to catch Jun’s eye, but Jun, biting down hard, gives no sign.
“The council chamber should be just ahead.”
Mu Yiting happens to walk past Wu Feng’s stall, her gaze shifting inside.
She spots a man inside, conversing with the shopkeeper.
“That man’s silhouette, it seems familiar.”
Mu Yiting murmurs to herself.