Chaotic Martial Arts: I Have Too Many Brothers

Chapter 8: So poor, yet afraid of causing trouble?

It's useless to talk about ideals with these people.

It's more practical to talk about money. Sure enough, after hearing that the monthly allowance would increase by 10%, everyone's tone when calling him "Big Brother" became much more sincere.

He didn't react much, just waved his hand, indicating that these people could leave.

It was just to get to know people.

"If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now. I still need to keep an eye on the gambling den."

Seeing that everyone else had left, Gui Tou stood up, called out to them, and then left without caring whether Ye Tian would be dissatisfied.

"Master Ye, please don't misunderstand."

Seeing Ye Tian looking in the direction the ghost head had left, Mei Yongning quickly offered an explanation.

"During the last fight, Ghost Head's good brother was stabbed to death by the Earth Dragon Gang. It wasn't because he had any grudge against Master Ye."

Ye Tian wasn't going to be dissatisfied over something like this.

But he unexpectedly glanced at Mei Yongning, who was explaining things to Gui Tou.

"You and Kito seem to get along quite well?"

This makes it seem like she's afraid she might misunderstand Gui Tou.

Mei Yongning just smiled and said, "It's not that great. Master Ye will know once he stays here a while. Gui Tou is a simple man, and it won't be too tiring to get along with him."

In other words, it's tiring to get along with other people.

Ye Tian just smiled.

Let Mei Yongning tell us more about this street. Yesterday we only got a general idea, and we don't know the specifics yet.

Mei Yongning naturally had no objections.

The Blackwater Gang owns two teahouses, three restaurants, and a gambling den on this street in the west of the city.

The fastest way to make money was through gambling dens, which were guarded by a ghost-headed man.

"So few? Weren't there supposed to be a few brothels?"

"The western part of the city is mostly the territory of the Earth Dragon Gang. Those brothels were taken over by the Earth Dragon Gang during the gang fights."

So that's why I was asked to take over this street in the west of the city—it's close to the Earth Dragon Gang.

I was just about to ask Mei Yongning to explain in detail.

But then, a sound came from outside the door.

"Where are they? Weren't we told to come here? Why is there no one here?"

The next moment, with a loud bang, the door to the room was kicked open. The newcomer looked young and had a drunken look on his face, obviously having just drunk alcohol before coming. He was followed by several boxers.

After arriving, he ignored Ye Tian and immediately found a seat.

"Oh, it's Master Lei. Please wait a moment, I'll have someone pour some tea."

Upon seeing the other person, Mei Yongning greeted them with a broad smile.

Is your surname Lei?

Ye Tian didn't speak, he just watched quietly.

The boxer surnamed Lei slapped the tea that Mei Yongning offered him over the window.

"Who the hell do you think you are, to dare offer me tea?"

As he spoke, he stood up and walked a few steps to Ye Tian.

"You must be Ye Tian. My name is Lei Lu. Watch your step in the future. On this street, my word is law."

After saying that, he completely ignored Ye Tian's reaction and waved his hand.

"Let's go!"

The few henchmen behind him also looked quite imposing.

Ye Tian's smile remained unchanged. After the other party left, he glanced at Mei Yongning, who was calmly picking up the teacup from the ground, seemingly already used to such things.

He brushed the tea that had splashed on his clothes.

"That Lei Lu is the boxer who just missed the show. Luckily, Boxer Ye didn't act impulsively."

"What is the relationship between Lei Lu and Boss Lei Tang?"

"Master Ye is indeed clever."

Seeing that Ye Tian had hit the nail on the head, Mei Yongning couldn't help but praise him.

"..."

Isn't that obvious? If someone is this arrogant and still alive, they must have powerful backers; otherwise, they would have been beaten to death long ago.

"Lei Lu is Boss Lei's nephew. His father is the owner of Lei's Money Shop and Boss Lei's younger brother. Boss Lei's funds are largely dependent on this younger brother."

Consequently, Old Master Lei naturally valued this nephew highly.

With such a relationship, it's no wonder they dare to be so arrogant.

"Lei Lu wanted to take over this street before, but he never had the chance. Master Ye should be more careful in the future. Lei Lu is ruthless and cruel. I heard that he often enjoys torturing and killing others."

As long as Boss Lei is still around, none of them dare to mess with Lei Lu.

"careful?"

Ye Tian suddenly laughed. Who should we be wary of? Boss Lei? Or this Lei Lu?

[Host-triggered selection detected]

Option 1: Endure in silence. Gain: +20 Basic Loyalists.

Option Two: A Strong Counterattack. Gain: +20 Basic Loyalists.

The familiar voice rang out again, and Ye Tian's smile widened. Perfect timing, he was in dire need of manpower right now, and with these twenty people, it would be much easier for him to manage this street.

"So, Lei Lu's biological father is the owner of a money exchange?"

"That's right."

Although it was strange that Ye Tian would be curious about this, Mei Yongning nodded.

Lei Tang was able to rise through the ranks of the Blackwater Gang in his early days thanks to his younger brother, who ran a money exchange, constantly sending him money, which eventually led to his current position as the gang leader.

of course.

After Lei Tang took over, Lei's Money Shop's business improved even more than before; it was a mutually beneficial relationship.

"Since you run a money exchange, you must be very rich."

"That's only natural."

Running a money exchange must mean you're rich.

Just then, Ye Tian realized that he was quite poor lately.

"Haha, it's nothing, I was just asking. Let's continue with what happened earlier!"

It wasn't until the afternoon that Ye Tian finally left the restaurant. When he returned to his residence, his twenty brothers had already come looking for him.

"Big brother!"

As before.

They were all looking at Ye Tian with eager eyes.

Ye Tian raised one hand, interrupting what these people were about to say, and spoke calmly.

"After dark, tie up Lei Lu and put on face masks so that no one can see your faces."

"clear!"

So nobody dares to mess with you?

I'm so poor I'm practically a ghost, why would I be afraid of getting into trouble?

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That evening, Lei Lu was drinking with a group of his men in a restaurant.

The group didn't take their offense against Ye Tian during the day to heart at all.

"If you ask me, this street should be under the eldest brother's jurisdiction. No one else has the right to do so."

"Exactly! Everyone knows our eldest brother is Boss Lei's nephew. Is there anyone more qualified than him?"

The men acted indignantly, as if they felt sorry for Lei Lu.

"Shut up, all of you!"

After finishing a glass of wine with a grim expression, he smashed the teacup in his hand.

The crowd, who had just been filled with righteous indignation, fell silent instantly.

In fact, Lei Lu had approached Lei Tang before, but the explanations he received were all the same: being in charge of this street was not an easy job. Lei Tang's intention was to let Lei Lu gain experience here for a period of time.

When the time is right, let Lei Lu manage some streets that have good business and are safer. After all, he is my nephew, so naturally I should take care of him.

However, Lei Lu was still young.

At the age when he was most prone to impulsiveness and rebellion, Lei Lu, who dared not get angry with Lei Tang, vented his anger on others.

"What my uncle does is none of your business. If you keep talking nonsense, I'll kill you all."

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