All the heavens are bound to the palace intrigue system

Qiu Di was shocked when he took the money out of the suitcase.

"How can there be so much money!" She stared at Yu Li in shock. "Didn't you say last night that it was full of books?"

"I'm afraid it will frighten my mother and younger sister." Yu Li took out 100,000 yuan and gave it to Qiu Di. "This money is crucial; it absolutely cannot be known by outsiders."

Qiu Di suddenly grasped Yu Li's hand with worry: "A Li, I don't ask for great wealth or status, I only ask that you be safe and sound! You must never do anything dangerous for money. As long as we work together, we'll have everything we need in the future!"

Yu Li placed the money on the table, gently kissed Qiu Di's lips, and smiled, "Don't worry, this is ill-gotten gains. I only found out about it by chance. If I don't take it, it will only benefit others. From now on, we will only make money honestly and uprightly."

Qiu Di hugged Yu Li and whispered, "Promise me you won't make me worry, okay?"

"Don't worry," Yu Li smiled. "I'll clear my name as soon as possible and won't let you worry about me anymore. By the way, do you have a driver's license?"

"Yes, what's wrong?" Qiu Di asked, puzzled.

"You'll find out later," Yu Li said with a smile.

Qiu Di's birthday is coming soon, and he plans to buy two cars and give one to Qiu Di. It will be both a birthday gift and a celebration of their official relationship.

As the saying goes, plans can't keep up with changes. Yu Li originally planned to buy a car today, but unexpectedly received a call from A Zha before leaving home.

"Something's happened at the place. I'm sending Ah Kang over to help you. You should hurry over too," Ah Zha said on the phone.

"Roger that, Bro!"

After hanging up the phone, Yu Li rushed to the Brilliant Club.

On the way, he received another call from Ma Jun.

"Brother Ma, why are you calling again?" Yu Li asked, feigning displeasure.

Ma Jun was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone. Yu Li had just told him yesterday not to contact him unless necessary. Even if he did contact him, he should do so through an intermediary. But now he was calling again, which clearly displeased Yu Li.

"You think I wanted this? It's all for you!" Ma Jun said dejectedly. "The Brilliant Club was smashed up by the 'Hero' and Baldy's' men last night. Knowing the Vietnamese gang's style, someone's definitely going to die. You just took over this place; won't the murder charge fall on your shoulders?"

"So what does Brother Ma want me to do?" Yu Li asked with a smile.

"Watson received information that the Chaozhou gang was also involved in this," Ma Jun said. "I think there's definitely a conspiracy involved. You'd better be careful!"

"Thank you." Yu Li's tone softened slightly. It seemed that Ma Jun was worried about him getting into trouble, which was why he took the initiative to call and remind him.

"What happened in Yau Ma Tei yesterday, did it have anything to do with you?" Ma Jun suddenly asked.

"Yau Ma Tei? What's going on?" Yu Li feigned surprise.

"It's better if you don't know!" Ma Jun said quietly. "Little devil, there are some things I can turn a blind eye to, but there are some things I absolutely cannot!"

"I have no idea what you're talking about!" Yu Li scoffed. "Alright, I'm in a hurry!"

"Remember, don't get your hands dirty unless absolutely necessary!" Ma Jun said sternly.

"I'm even less willing than you are," Yu Li said before hanging up the phone.

He looked out the car window, and after a long while, suddenly smiled: "Interesting..."

When Yu Li arrived at the Brilliant Club again, if he hadn't received prior notice, he would have thought he had gone to the wrong place.

The large lobby was a mess, with broken glass everywhere, and the walls, lights, tables, and chairs were all severely damaged. Many areas were also splashed with red paint, making it a shocking sight.

When Yu Li arrived, only Manager Li was pacing back and forth at the entrance. Seeing Yu Li get out of the taxi, he hurriedly came over to greet him.

"Pfft... no, it should be Brother Bao!" Manager Li said with a solemn expression, "Last night, Chang Le and Cai Hua from the Number Gang came to the place and caused trouble, then smashed it up. Several of Brother Squid and his gang were also beaten! Several more brothers were slashed badly and sent to the hospital."

"Who's in the arena right now?" Yu Li asked expressionlessly.

"Brother Squid is here, and also, General Manager Huang and Brother Kang are here. They're having a meeting in the large private room on the third floor." Manager Li secretly observed Yu Li's expression.

"How did you know I was coming?" Yu Li asked as he walked up the stairs.

"It was... Squid Bro who told me," Manager Li hesitated for a moment before saying, "President Huang is very angry, Brother Bao. This time the losses are huge, and President Huang means that you will be responsible for the losses."

Yu Li turned her head and looked at him expressionlessly.

Manager Li's expression froze, and he said awkwardly, "Brother Bao, did I...did I say something wrong?"

Yu Li suddenly laughed and patted him on the shoulder: "You're right."

Then he turned around and continued upstairs.

Having fought his way up in the business world in his previous life, Yu Li had seen it all. Based on his experience, this Manager Li, though not saying much, had successfully revealed several key pieces of information. This person was definitely suspicious!

A tiny clubhouse has been turned into something more dramatic than a palace intrigue drama; it's truly a case of shallow ponds teeming with turtles.

"Ding! Multiple parties have joined forces against you. The business you've taken over is facing a major crisis, triggering a hidden mission: The Majesty of the Explosive Queen. Mission objective: Sweep away all demons and monsters with overwhelming force (do not let any of the masterminds escape), and completely establish the majesty of the Explosive Queen. Mission success reward: Perfected Mixed Martial Arts. Mission failure penalty: Mixed Martial Arts will regress to the beginner level and be permanently locked at that level."

Another quest has been triggered?

Yu Li was slightly taken aback, then sneered.

Sweep away everything?

Just what he wanted!

His current status is a result of a wild claim, stemming from a casual remark by A-Zha that he had no real hope of achieving. He may seem to hold a high position, but it's actually an illusion; nobody truly respects him.

He did indeed need to set a precedent to solidify his authority and make the title of "Brother Bao" truly deserved.

Before even reaching the entrance of the large private room, Yu Li could hear a roar from afar.

Instead of knocking, he lifted his foot and kicked the door open.

boom!

The loud noise brought the sounds inside to an abrupt halt.

Everyone looked over in astonishment.

Yu Li had seen the squid and A Kang before, but now they were both standing in front of the coffee table.

The only person sitting on the sofa was a middle-aged, overweight man with an imposing air about him; he was the one who had just lost his temper.

"Puzi?" Ah Kang was the first to react. His face darkened, and he immediately scolded, "Puzi, what are you doing! Boss Huang is here, who are you trying to fool by kicking down the door? Apologize to Boss Huang now!"

The rest of the Vietnamese gang members were all looking at Yu Li with different expressions.

After his initial shock, Huang Defa's face turned completely grim.

"What a show of power!" he sneered. "Even Ah Zha doesn't dare kick down my door! Ah Bao, huh? I've heard of you. What? You think your gift last night wasn't enough? You're throwing a tantrum at me?"

There's an unwritten rule in the club: you must never offend the big water tap.

Big Pipes may not have any real skills, but they have money!

In a world where 200,000 yuan can buy a life, a wealthy water piper still wields considerable power, which is why Huang Defa can be so arrogant and disregard reason.

Yu Li first bowed slightly to Huang Defa, appearing very polite.

He said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "It's our first meeting, Mr. Huang. Please forgive me for any lapses in my composure."

Before Huang Defa could speak, Yu Li continued, "I was personally called here by Brother Zha to handle this matter today, so my words represent Brother Zha's words. Therefore, if Boss Huang has anything he wants to say to Brother Zha later, he can just say it to me directly, and we can discuss it slowly, reach an agreement, and resolve the matter properly."

Huang Defa's expression changed. He had originally intended to take advantage of the situation to launch an attack and then use Yu Li's unstable foundation to make his own demands. However, Yu Li's words forced him to change his attitude.

Because Yu Li made it very clear that he came today on behalf of Brother Zha!

Although it was a case of borrowing the tiger's power, it was very effective because he and Brother Zha had a cooperative relationship and were equals. He could no longer reprimand Yu Li in the same tone he used to scold his underlings.

This kid's pretty clever...

Just as Huang Defa was about to speak, Yu Li spoke up before him again.

"Mr. Huang, before we talk business, would you mind if I take care of some family matters first?" Yu Li asked with a smile. "I know you're very angry right now, Mr. Huang. But being angry won't help. Things need to be done one step at a time. Please sit down and have a drink to calm down. Give me ten minutes."

Huang Defa looked intently at Yu Li and said, "Alright, I'll wait for you for ten minutes."

"Thank you." Yu Li nodded.

"Puzi, what are you doing!" Ah Kang's face was grim. "Brother Zha called you here to help, not to show off to anyone!"

Yu Li glanced at him without saying a word, but that contemptuous look instantly ignited A Kang's anger. Just as he was about to explode, Yu Li turned his gaze to the squid.

"Your name is Squid?" Yu Li asked expressionlessly.

"So what if I am?" Squid said arrogantly, a stark contrast to his fawning demeanor when they first met. "Enough nonsense! Don't think we'll submit to you just because you fired the cannon! Ah Kang and I are the ones in charge here! We're only calling you 'Brother Bao' out of respect; otherwise, you're nothing!"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Yu Li as if he were a joke, waiting for his reaction.

Out of embarrassment and anger?

Or should we hold back and try to persuade them gently?

No matter how you choose, if no one accepts his decision, he'll be a lone commander.

This is why Squid and Ah Kang are so confident and don't take him seriously.

Yes, you are very good at fighting, but what good is being good at fighting?

We all disapprove of you. At most, you're just a lone wolf thug. What can you do to us?

Even if you beat us all down, we can make a big scene and go our separate ways. Let's take it to Brother Zha and see if he sides with us, the old brothers who have fought alongside him for years, or with you, a newbie who just joined the gang.

Sitting on the sofa, Huang Defa waved his hand, and Manager Li from the door rushed over, handed him a cigarette, and carefully lit it for him. Huang Defa watched this scene with great interest as he puffed on his cigarette; he wanted to see how this Ah Bao would resolve his current predicament.

"I don't need your obedience, nor do I need your face," Yu Li said calmly. "I only ask you, did Brother Zha ever say he'd protect this place from now on? Did he ever say you'd be with me from now on?"

"Don't you dare try to intimidate me with your brother's name!" Squid sneered, taking a step forward and pointing at Yu Li's chest with a provocative tone. "I'm not going to back down, so what?"

Yu Li remained calm and asked, "So, you're treating what Brother Zha said as nonsense?"

Squid's expression froze for a moment, but he quickly retorted angrily, "I don't even consider you a fart! You short mule, you got lucky and were noticed by Brother Scum, do you really think you can climb all over us and shit on our heads? You think you can fight? Come on, hit me!"

He was clearly trying to provoke Yu Li, and even reached out to slap Yu Li's face.

But Yu Li grabbed his wrist, her gaze turning cold: "You can take me for whatever you want, but answer my questions. Don't you listen to a single word Brother Zha said? You have no intention of following the rules of the Vietnamese gang?"

"Fuck you!" Squid roared in fury, throwing a punch at Yu Li's face with his other hand.

However, Yu Li was even faster than him when he made his move!

He grabbed the ashtray from the table and smashed it hard on the squid's head!

boom!

A muffled thud, and blood splattered everywhere!

Fast and ruthless!

It happened so fast that no one, including the squid, had time to react!

It was so powerful that with just one blow, the squid's head was smashed open, its pupils dilated, and it was about to collapse limply to the ground.

But Yu Li acted extremely quickly!

Before anyone could recover from their shock, he grabbed the squid by the neck and slammed it hard onto the coffee table. The squid's body collided with the coffee table with a loud "thud!"

At the same time, he grabbed the squid's waistband with his other hand and pulled it down forcefully.

Tear!

The squid's white, fleshy rear end was suddenly exposed to the air.

At this moment, Yu Li had already grabbed a beer bottle from the corner of the table, hooked one of the squid's legs with one foot, and then raised the beer bottle high behind him.

Only then did everyone realize what Yu Li was about to do!

Huang Defa's eyes widened, and he forgot to take another drag of his cigarette halfway through.

Ah Kang's scalp tingled. As he charged forward, his expression changed drastically as he roared, "You dare...!"

The other underlings were also dumbfounded and forgot to react.

However, it was all too late!

Yu Li acted so quickly so that no one could react in time.

The next second—

puff!

The beer bottle was completely submerged, leaving only the bottom exposed, its green color sticking out.

"Agh!" The squid, which was still on the verge of death, let out a non-human scream, suddenly straightened its upper body, bulged its eyes, and its face contorted with bulging veins.

Only then did Ah Kang grab Yu Li's arm, and the second word "You dare?" finally burst from his throat.

But the moment his hand grabbed Yu Li's arm, Yu Li slapped A Kang hard across the face as if he had been electrocuted.

Snapped!

A powerful and heavy slap!

With Yu Li's current strength value of 121, how powerful would this palm strike be?

Ah Kang flew up, spun half a circle in mid-air, crashed hard into the wall, and then fell heavily to the ground!

Yu Li took half a step forward, her eyes wide with anger, and pointed at him, shouting, "Are you going to commit insubordination too?"

Ah Kang looked up blankly; the slap had stunned him!

Half of his face instantly swelled up like a pig's head, but before he could recover from his dizzy state, Yu Li pointed at him and yelled again, "You're going to treat what Brother Zha said as nonsense too? You're going to disregard the rules of the Vietnamese gang too? Ah Kang, do you want to learn from Squid? Tell me!"

A-Kang shuddered. Seeing the squid's miserable state, all the color drained from his face, turning him deathly pale. He instinctively clenched his hindquarters.

"Who else dares to break the rules like him?" Yu Li's gaze suddenly turned to the group of henchmen, and he shouted angrily.

No one answered!

The entire private room was completely silent!