The Underground Emperor: Starting with Running Away with His Sister-in-Law

She had been vaguely suspecting that Ding Xin had completely taken control of the underworld forces in Jialifeng Cave, and it wasn't until that phone call just now that she confirmed her suspicions.

The person on the other end of the phone should be Hwang Chun-sik, the leader of the Chun-sik Gang, one of the three major forces in Garibong Cave. What was he using to talk to Ding Xin on the phone?

It's polite language!

And what about Ding Xin?

Their conversation was so casual, it was as if a superior was talking to a subordinate.

Finally, Ding Xin started too fast, so fast that no one could react in time.

This, however, presents him with his biggest hidden danger...

The foundation is too shallow, and there are no official allies!

Ding Xin had never suffered such a loss before. The only official figure he had ever dealt with was Ma Xidao. In Wu Xiuyan's opinion, Ma Xidao had more of a江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) air than an official air, which was why he had been suppressed by Ding Xin recently.

Therefore, personal connections are exactly what Ding Xin lacks most right now!

In summary, this young and confident underworld boss is a loyal, capable, and principled person who is very suitable to be a friend.

Right now, all I have is a shield, but no sword to use for intimidation or thrusting!

The young man before us is the sharpest sword, but he has no sturdy shield!

Therefore, as long as the two cooperate, they can immediately become each other's sword and shield, and the resulting chemical effect is not as simple as one plus one equals two.

She had prepared her speech before proposing the collaboration, but now that she had actually met Ding Xin, he hesitated.

It wasn't that she was hesitant about cooperating; on the contrary, she had already decided to cooperate with Ding Xin.

Now, Ding Xin is indeed a sharp sword, just as she expected, but its sharpness exceeds her expectations.

Ding Xin smoked a cigarette, slowly exhaling a puff of smoke, a smile on his face.

He didn't rush the woman in front of him; he believed that Wu Xiuyan was a smart woman who knew how to choose.

Moreover, at worst, he could simply refuse to cooperate. He had always maintained the initiative. In the end, it was this woman who took the initiative to come to him and ask for cooperation, wasn't it?

Time passed by minute by minute.

Ding Xin yawned, and just as his patience was about to run out, the woman in front of him finally spoke.

“I do need your help,” Wu Xiuyan said honestly.

Ding Xin nodded and gestured for her to continue.

“My business and I are being targeted,” Wu Xiuyan said with a wry smile. “That’s why I desperately need a strong outside help.”

Chapter 51 Overbearing Aura

This story begins more than a decade ago.

When Wu Xiuyan's family suddenly suffered a misfortune, she was left destitute and forced to make a living in the brothels of Gangnam.

After a period of utter darkness, he happened to meet Du Yuanfeng, a minor leader of the Daoshan Sect at the time.

Du Yuanfeng recognized her talent at first glance and gave her a helping hand.

He took her under his wing and carefully nurtured her, even spending a lot of money to hire someone to train her, completely transforming her into a social butterfly.

After Wu Xiuyan completed her training, Du Yuanfeng revealed his monstrous side.

He abandoned his usual amiable demeanor and used her specifically to curry favor with high-ranking officials and dignitaries in order to build his network of connections.

Du Yuanfeng used this opportunity to climb higher and higher, and his business grew bigger and bigger. Later, he was even known as the King of Usury in Jiangnan!

But someone as intelligent as her certainly wouldn't be taken advantage of so easily...

It can be considered a unique approach; any guests she accompanies will eventually become part of her network.

With her exceptionally good looks and high emotional intelligence.

Gradually, she amassed a considerable power, but this power was built around her beauty and was not very solid.

Later, as her value increased, Du Yuanfeng gradually stopped assigning her tasks arbitrarily.

To some extent, she had a choice, a tiny bit of freedom.

Then, she began to use these advantages to run a brothel, and her business grew bigger and bigger.

In the underworld, she relied on Du Yuanfeng; in the legitimate world, she relied on the connections she cultivated with her beauty. In the end, she gradually became the so-called queen of the Jiangnan brothel world.

...

Upon hearing this, Ding Xin showed his approval.

This woman is truly remarkable. If it were anyone else, they would have collapsed long ago, but she managed to find a different path and carve out a smooth road for herself.

"so what?"

Ding Xin couldn't help but ask curiously, "With your abilities, who's been targeting you?"

“Du Yuanfeng’s former subordinate.” A hint of hatred flashed in Wu Xiuyan’s eyes.

...

After Du Yuanfeng gained power, more and more gangsters came to join him and take advantage of his influence. He accepted all comers, and even dared to use people from other gangs.

Among them were two former minor leaders of the Fuqing faction—Yang Jun and Yang He.

The two are brothers. Since following Du Yuanfeng, they have always been diligent and conscientious, completing the tasks assigned by Du Yuanfeng without any compromise. There is no trace of their wolfish ambitions.

As time went on, the two brothers gradually took control of Du Yuanfeng's business, including his core business—money laundering.

Just over a year ago, the two brothers, feeling the time was ripe, suddenly turned against each other. By then, after years of lying low, their power had grown considerably.

Forced to surrender himself to the police and go to jail in order to protect himself, Du Yuanfeng was forced to do so.

The Yang brothers did not pursue the matter relentlessly, but instead slowly seized the assets left behind by Du Yuanfeng.

With Du Yuanfeng's downfall, Wu Xiuyan lost her underworld backer...

Moreover, because of her overly intimate behavior with Du Yuanfeng, the Yang brothers also set their sights on her!

...

"They haven't been able to devour you in over a year?" Ding Xin was quite surprised.

These two brothers sound pretty impressive!

He can endure more than anyone else when he needs to, and he doesn't hesitate to turn against others when it's time to, even managing to force the boss to hide in prison.

With their cunning and abilities, how could Wu Xiuyan, without the protection of the underworld, have lasted so long?

“Because of the people behind me,” Wu Xiuyan replied.

"So they're not here now?" Ding Xin asked again.

"For so long, the Yang brothers have been building up Du Yuanfeng's influence. Now that the adjustment period is over, the people behind me have also made contact with them."

Wu Xiuyan said with a wry smile, "And then there's Yang Jun, the younger brother of the two..."

Ding Xin understood immediately.

In other words, the Yang brothers, who had just taken over Duyuanfeng's business a little over a year ago, had not dared to openly take action against Wu Xiuyan because they were wary of the legitimate influence behind her.

However, as time went on, they also came into contact with the people behind Wu Xiuyan through these industries.

Perhaps a more stable chain of interests has already been established.

At that point, they didn't have so many reservations.

Fortunately, Yang Jun, the younger of the two Yang brothers, liked Wu Xiuyan quite a bit, so he couldn't bring himself to do anything underhanded.

However, my patience is almost worn out lately, which is why I'm putting more and more pressure on them.

...

"President Ding, I admit I've been thinking of leveraging your influence; it just so happens that you can also use me to open up the Jiangnan market..."

"I agreed."

"The forces behind me can also help..."

Wu Xiuyan paused for a moment, then asked blankly, "President Ding, what did you just say?"

"I said I agreed, let's decide it this way."

Ding Xin casually said, "From now on, you'll be my business partner. Congratulations!"

The surprise came so suddenly that Wu Xiuyan thought she would have to explain herself again.

Actually, it wasn't that she was reluctant to give up the family business.

However, she still had a great grudge to avenge and needed capital. Without these businesses, she truly couldn't find any meaning in living.

However, while Ding Xin's decisiveness excited her, it also made her hesitate for a moment. Almost involuntarily, she said, "President Ding, this might mean you'll face the threat of the Fuqing faction in the future..."

"So what?"

"The Fuqing Sect? The Yang brothers?"

"Let them have the guts to come and try taking a trip through Gari Peak Cave."

With a disdainful laugh, Ding Xin said arrogantly, "I am Ding Xin of the Loyalty Faction!"