Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 585 Greed is the original sin!
Hu Ming squinted at the disheveled young man and nodded slightly.

He recognized the young man. Before he left China, he was a very talented guy that Wu Xie had discovered, and he was a master at using a slingshot.

Within a range of twenty meters, every shot hits its mark, and its lethality is only slightly less than that of a bullet.

This young man is called "Vanilla" because he likes to wear a vest in his daily life.

Upon seeing the vest, Hu Ming immediately understood what was going on here today.

"Ancient Tongjing? Wu Xie?"

Amidst the beauty's reproachful and feigned dissatisfaction, Hu Ming suddenly wrapped his arm around Yin Nanfeng's slender waist and looked knowingly at Zhang Yueshan.

To be honest, Hu Ming really missed this touch and this natural fragrance. He couldn't help but take a deep breath, feeling slightly intoxicated.

"Wu Xie told you? He's changed so much. With his current personality, he really needs to be perfectly prepared for something big like this."

"To be honest, I'm still hesitant and haven't decided whether or not to help him."

Zhang Rishan assumed that Wu Xie had already revealed some things to Hu Ming, so he didn't think too much about it. With an expression that said, "I knew it," he lowered his voice and whispered.

"Probably. I'll go talk to him later."

Hu Ming smiled noncommittally. He couldn't very well tell him that these were memories he had gained as a transmigrator, could he?
It's important to know that Wu Xie finalized the plan for Gutongjing after isolating himself in a small, dark room in a temple in Motuo for a full four months!
For this, Wu Xie even paid a price.
"Kan Jian, tell me, what's going on? Who is this guy?"

Hu Ming pretended not to know and cast an unfriendly glance at the somewhat astonished, burly middle-aged man.

"Chen Dingju, the current second-in-command of the Chen family."

"Hu Ming, ever since you secretly plotted to drive the Chen family out of Changsha ten years ago, the Chen family has gone abroad and established their own territory in the Mian Dian area. They have been doing very well these past few years."

Zhang Yueshan didn't mind that Hu Ming had subtly taken over the reins of the event, and he introduced the situation with a smile.

It was as if everything happening here had nothing to do with him; he was just a cheerful bystander!
That damned old fox!
Hu Ming's lips twitched. Even a fool could tell what this guy was up to. He was determined to drag him down with him and muddy the waters completely!
Sure enough, upon hearing Zhang Yueshan's explanation, Chen Dingju's expression changed instantly.

"Hu Ming? It's you! Fourth Grandfather died at your hands back then!"

"Ten years ago, Wu Sansheng disappeared and then reappeared, causing chaos in Changsha. It was you who secretly intervened, forcing our Chen family to leave China! We were forced to make a living in that godforsaken place, Mian Dian!"

Hu Ming's name was notorious in the Chen family; it was infamous!
The last vestige of kinship between Hu Ming and Chen Pi had long been extinguished. Now, Hu Ming had no doubt that, given the chance, the Chen family would not hesitate to kill him.

Of course, they have to be able to do it!
"What, you want to kill me now to avenge your Fourth Grandfather?"

Hu Ming glanced at Chen Dingju indifferently, then whispered to Yin Nanfeng as if no one else was around.

Given Hu Ming's current level of skill, this is truly just a minor character. As for the Chen family, who are somewhat troublesome...
There are plenty of opportunities!
"We wouldn't dare! You are the Second Master of the Hong family! The Hong family is currently at the height of its power, how could our Chen family dare to offend you?"

Chen Dingju took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said with a forced smile. Although it was embarrassing to say, Chen Dingju knew in his heart that Hu Ming not only had superb martial arts skills, but also had a complex group of interests behind him.

The Hong family, the Wu family, the Huo family, the Xie family, and even the aloof Yin family, along with Hu Ming's own forces—each of these groups is a top leader in their respective industries, let alone when they unite!
The Chen family is truly not in a position to seek revenge against Hu Ming!
The person who knows you best is always your enemy!

Compared to the somewhat bewildered Li Qunao and the families behind Qi Anmei, apart from those close to Hu Ming, the Chen family is the one who understands Hu Ming the most!
"...I'm here today because I have important business to discuss with Chairman Zhang!"

"These are Wu Xie's men. And do you know who this guy is? Come, come, take a look!"

Ignoring Hu Ming for the time being, Chen Dingju tore open the package on his back, revealing a mangled corpse inside.

The body's face was well-preserved, and its identity could still be identified.

And this person is known to almost everyone here.

"Oh, isn't this the guy Mr. Wu hired, what's his name, Huang?"

"Huang Yan! What happened to him? His body is covered in scratches?"

Qi Anmei and Li Qunao glanced with slight fear at Hu Ming and Yin Nanfeng, who remained calm and composed, and then leaned forward to discuss the matter.

"Then we'll have to ask him. He's one of Wu Xie's men. How come Huang Yan went crazy after coming back from the desert?"
"Not content with making yourself look like this, you also carved a picture on a child's back?"

Chen Dingju's face practically screamed that he was here to cause trouble. He tugged at his vest and said mockingly.

"picture?"

"Those in the know understand that where there's a picture, there's treasure!"

"yes!"

"But now both the picture and that high school student are gone, Chairman Zhang. Although your Qiongqi Company never interferes in the Nine Gates Association's business, you couldn't possibly be unaware of this, could you?"

Chen Dingju and his two straight men chatted back and forth, their true intentions revealed. Ignoring Hu Ming, they leisurely approached Zhang Yueshan and asked in a questioning tone.

"I do not know!"

Zhang Yueshan shook his head innocently, which made Hu Ming laugh.

People get wise with age!
With Zhang Yueshan's acting skills, he's a shoo-in for an Oscar!
"I know!"

"The picture behind the high school student is related to the ancient city of Gutongjing!"

A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips as Chen Dingju said, enunciating each word clearly, "This is the real reason I came here today!"
People die for wealth, birds die for food!
Rumor has it that a tremendous treasure is hidden in the ancient city of Gutongjing, but the Buddha issued a decree forbidding anyone from the Nine Gates from entering Gutongjing!
Because of their fear of the Buddha, they have lived in peace for many years.

However, some time ago, Wu Xie sent his men into the desert to explore the ancient city of Tongjing, which ignited a flame in the hearts of these greedy guys!