"Do you need something from me?" Sixth Master Wu looked at Ye Xiao, not with a hint of resentment but with a smile.

Sixth Master Wu had been mingling in the underworld for quite some time, and he was well aware of his own clout. However, the fact that Ye Xiao could send him flying with a kick surely meant something, didn't it? Ye Xiao had to be no ordinary man.

"I was just passing by and knew you were here healing up, so I thought I'd drop by and check on you," Ye Xiao stated truthfully.

"What did you say?" The man with the buzz cut immediately turned toward Ye Xiao and said coldly, "Do you dare to speak to Sixth Master like that? Do you not want to live?"

"If you dare to spout nonsense again, I'll cripple you!" Ye Xiao turned and looked at the man with the buzz cut with a cold voice.

The man with the buzz cut was indeed frightened by Ye Xiao's words. He looked at Ye Xiao with a face full of surprise, and for some reason, he, who was previously so arrogant, now couldn't utter a word. He was genuinely afraid to speak, as if a single word more would provoke Ye Xiao to really cripple him.

Sixth Master Wu looked at the man with the buzz cut and said, "You can step out for now."

"But, Sixth Master!"

"Go on, get out!"

The man with the buzz cut may have been intimidated by Ye Xiao, but as an underling of Sixth Master Wu, he was reluctant to leave Sixth Master Wu alone. But now that Sixth Master Wu had asked him to leave as well, could it be that Sixth Master Wu was confident that Ye Xiao would not harm him? The buzz cut man slowly walked out.

"Do you know someone with the surname Ling?" Ye Xiao looked at Sixth Master Wu and asked tentatively.

Sixth Master Wu shook his head and said, "I have many friends, but none with the surname Ling. Why, is that why you came here?"

"That's right," Ye Xiao replied.

Sixth Master Wu looked at Ye Xiao and said, "You seem not to be afraid of Hong Company at all."

"Hong Company? I've only heard of it. I have nothing to do with Hong Company, so there's no need for me to be afraid of it," Ye Xiao said.

"I wonder, young man, would you consider joining Hong Company?" Sixth Master Wu looked at Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao, upon hearing Sixth Master Wu's proposition, simply smiled faintly but did not respond.

Seeing that Ye Xiao remained silent, Sixth Master Wu immediately said, "If you're willing, I can guarantee you a position only second to mine in Hong Company."

As one of the six leaders of Hong Company, Sixth Master Wu, though the youngest among them, was far ahead in terms of strength. Countless people were breaking their heads trying to become his subordinates, and to be offered a position right under Sixth Master Wu was unprecedented in Hong Company. It was clear that Sixth Master Wu truly valued Ye Xiao.

Sixth Master Wu understood that in this vast quagmire of society, personal strength was vital for staying undefeated, but having a group of fierce warriors as subordinates was also crucial.

"What is your name?"

Instead of responding to Sixth Master Wu's words, Ye Xiao asked directly.

Sixth Master Wu was slightly taken aback, not understanding what Ye Xiao meant by his question. But after realizing, his expression immediately turned sour.

Although Sixth Master Wu valued Ye Xiao as a talent, everyone's patience had its limits. Ye Xiao seemed to have disregarded what Sixth Master Wu had just said, asking for his name instead.

"Young man, I've shown you enough respect," Sixth Master Wu said, his irritation evident.

Ye Xiao replied, "I just want to know Mr. Wu's name. I don't want to call you Sixth Master Wu; it feels very awkward."

Sixth Master Wu, that was a title given to him by his peers in the underworld, a sign of respect. However, Ye Xiao called it awkward. Although Sixth Master Wu could be patient with Ye Xiao, he could not let Ye Xiao trample over him.

"My name is Wu Shengchang. What do you mean by asking for my name?"

Hearing the name Wu Shengchang, Ye Xiao found it very peculiar and said, "Mr. Wu, no need to get angry. I was just a bit puzzled; your name doesn't include the character 'six,' so why does everyone call you Sixth Master Wu?"

"So that's why you asked," Wu Shengchang finally understood Yue Xiao's reason for inquiring his name and laughed, "I'm the youngest among the six leaders of Hong Company, hence the last in seniority, which makes me the 'Sixth,' thus they call me Sixth Master or Brother Six."

"Damn!" Ye Xiao couldn't help but laugh and swear when he heard Wu Shengchang's explanation, "So that was the reason. If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have bothered looking for you."

"Huh?" Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Wu Shengchang also felt a bit perplexed. From the bits and pieces of Ye Xiao's words, it seemed to Wu Shengchang that Ye Xiao was actually looking for someone else.

"Mr. Wu, I'm flattered by your offer, but I do not wish to join the company. So, I'm sorry," Ye Xiao said with a smile.

Hearing Ye Xiao's response, Wu Shengchang was not yet ready to give up and said, "With such skills, young man, I fear you can only truly make your mark in the society. I can assure you a life of wealth and honor."

Wealth and honor?

Ye Xiao couldn't help but smile bitterly. If all he desired were wealth and honor, he could have already been living a life of luxury.

"Mr. Wu, I don't need any riches or honor, but if you could help me find someone, I would be sure to repay you. Even though I'm not under your command, if you ever need help, I won't hesitate," Ye Xiao said.

Mr. Wu Shengchang, in the Jinling District, was definitely a man of influence. So, with Mr. Wu Shengchang's assistance, it would certainly be much easier for Ye Xiao to find Wu Laoliu.

"Oh?" Mr. Wu Shengchang cleared his throat softly and looked at Ye Xiao. He had suspected that Ye Xiao was looking for someone, and sure enough, he was right. Ye Xiao's promise was really tempting to Mr. Wu Shengchang. If he could have the assistance of such a skilled person as Ye Xiao, his power in the Jinling District would surely become even stronger. Therefore, he immediately asked Ye Xiao, "What's the name, and what are their distinguishing features?"

"Wu Laoliu!" said Ye Xiao.

Upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, Mr. Wu Shengchang immediately frowned and said, "Wu Laoliu? You're not looking for me, are you?"

"What do you think?" Ye Xiao responded.

"Heh, it shouldn't be, is that a nickname?" Mr. Wu Shengchang inquired.

"It should be. However, I've never seen this Wu Laoliu, so I don't know what he looks like," Ye Xiao said.

Hearing this, Mr. Wu Shengchang immediately laughed and said, "You don't even know what he looks like, just a nickname? How are you supposed to find this person? Is he from the criminal underworld?"

"Not sure. He might be a wealthy tycoon or a tail-wagging beggar, but one thing is certain, he could kill you with a snap of his fingers!" Ye Xiao said.

"Ah?" Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Mr. Wu Shengchang was momentarily stunned. Kill him with a snap of his fingers? Wasn't Mr. Wu Shengchang aware of his own abilities? If someone could kill him just like that, was that person even human?

Although Mr. Wu Shengchang was a formidable man in society, he was also just a regular person. So, to him, it seemed like Ye Xiao was just exaggerating the danger. However, Mr. Wu Shengchang also understood that the person Ye Xiao was looking for had to be extraordinary. Otherwise, Ye Xiao wouldn't be willing to offer his assistance just to find this person.

"I can only do my best. The person you're speaking of is too extraordinary," Mr. Wu Shengchang said, "But while I'm helping you look for this person, if I need your assistance..."

"Without question," Ye Xiao smiled and said, "I understand that searching for someone can be both expensive and exhausting."

"Good, oh right, I haven't asked for the young man's name yet!"

"Ye Xiao, 'Ye' as in leaf, 'Xiao' as in the howling wind."

"Brother Ye Xiao, since I've agreed to help you find someone, I will do my best," Mr. Wu Shengchang seriously reassured Ye Xiao.

"Thank you!"

"Don't mention it!"

Ye Xiao then stood up and said to Mr. Wu Shengchang, "Brother Six, take down my mobile number and call me if there's any issue. Of course, if I'm at work..."

"I understand!"

Ye Xiao and Mr. Wu Shengchang exchanged numbers, joking and laughing which to an outsider might make them seem like old friends.

"Ma Chao, come in!" Mr. Wu Shengchang called out to someone outside, his voice not very loud due to his injury.

The man with the crew cut entered and looked at Mr. Wu Shengchang, saying, "I've seen Brother Xiao."

"Ah?" Ma Chao heard Mr. Wu Shengchang's words and was immediately puzzled. Ye Xiao was young with a childish face, looking more like a student than a man of the world, especially in a work uniform that didn't seem to suit social hustlers.

"What do you mean ah?" Mr. Wu Shengchang said. "Didn't you hear what I said?"

"Brother Six, don't be hard on Brother Chao," Ye Xiao said, "Brother Chao, I'm Ye Xiao. Though I'm not part of Hong Company, I consider myself a friend of Brother Six and hope we are not enemies."

Hearing Ye Xiao refer to Mr. Wu Shengchang as 'Brother Six,' and seeing Mr. Wu Shengchang accept it with pleasure, even though he felt some displeasure, Ma Chao quickly said to Ye Xiao, "Brother Xiao is too polite, just call me little Ma."

Mr. Wu Shengchang looked at Ma Chao and said, "Ma Chao, from now on, if Ye Xiao visits Happy People Bar or any of our establishments, he's not to be charged."

"Brother Six, there's no need, I can afford it."

"My face is worth the freebie!" Mr. Wu Shengchang announced.

Ye Xiao laughed, no longer refusing; after all, insisting again would seem disrespectful to Mr. Wu Shengchang.

Afterward, Ye Xiao bid Mr. Wu Shengchang goodbye, mentioning he had some things to take care of and would visit another day.

After Ye Xiao left, Ma Chao looked at Mr. Wu Shengchang and asked, "Sixth Master, who is this Ye Xiao? What about him?"

Mr. Wu Shengchang did not answer, instead asking Ma Chao, "Ever heard, in Jinling District, oh no, in Bird City, about someone called Wu Laoliu?"

"Wu Laoliu? Sixth Master, aren't you talking about yourself?" Ma Chao asked, confused.

"Nonsense, if I meant myself, would I be asking you? You doubt my intelligence?"

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