The Red Dragon Club, VIP Room.
Victor sat comfortably on the velvet throne that previously belonged to Bella. He held a glass of red wine, swirling it gently.
Bella, the former Queen of the Underground, was now kneeling beside his leg. She was carefully peeling a grape for him, her movements submissive and terrified.
Below the stage, the captains of the various underground branches stood in two rows, heads bowed low. They didn't dare to breathe loudly. The scent of blood from the "Ghost Squad" (who were dragged away) still lingered in the air.
"Listen up," Victor said lazily. "Since I am the new boss, I have new rules."
"Rule Number One: No drugs. No human trafficking."
Victor ate the grape from Bella's hand and wiped his fingers on her silk dress.
"I am a businessman. I like clean money. From tomorrow, transform all your illegal businesses into security companies, logistics firms, and entertainment clubs."
One of the captains hesitated. "But... Master, drugs are our main source of profit. If we cut it..."
Whoosh!
Victor didn't move. But Bella suddenly stood up, whipped out a dagger, and slashed the captain's throat.
Thud. The body fell.
Bella wiped the blood off her face and looked coldly at the others. "The Master's word is law. Anyone else has an opinion?"
The captains trembled and kneeled instantly. "We obey the Master! We obey Queen Bella!"
Victor smiled. He patted Bella's head like he was petting a cat. "Good girl. You learn fast."
Bella blushed. Being praised by this terrifying man gave her a strange sense of pleasure.
"Bella, I will inject 1 billion dollars into the gang tomorrow to help you wash the business white," Victor stood up. "Don't disappoint me. I want a sharp sword in the dark, not a pile of garbage."
"Yes, Master. I will be your sword," Bella kissed his hand devotedly.
[Ding!] [Loyalty of 'Underground Queen' Bella reached: 100% (Devoted Slave).] [System Reward: 'Business Management Aura' (Your subordinates work 200% more efficiently).]
Victor turned and left. He had conquered this city completely.
...
Meanwhile, in a dirty alley outside the city.
Rain was pouring down.
Lin Feng limped through the mud, clutching his broken arm. He was hungry, cold, and filled with hatred.
"Victor... Victor..." He chanted the name like a curse.
He had lost his money, his reputation, his woman (Sophia), his ally (Bella), and his pride.
"I can't give up. I am the Dragon King! I am the protagonist!"
Lin Feng took out an old, waterproof Nokia phone from his hidden pocket. This was his last resort.
He dialed a number that hadn't been used for three years.
Beep... Beep...
"Hello?" An old, majestic voice came from the other side. It sounded like it came from the clouds.
"Master!" Lin Feng collapsed into the mud, crying like a child. "Master! Save me! Someone... someone destroyed my cultivation! Someone humiliated our sect!"
Silence on the other end.
Then, a terrifying killing intent seemed to transmit through the phone signal.
"Who?" The old voice asked. "Who dares to touch the disciple of the 'Heavenly Thunder Sect'?"
"It's a rich kid named Victor Cheyne! He uses despicable tricks! He insulted our sect, saying our martial arts are trash compared to his money!" (Lin Feng lied shamelessly).
"Hmph! An arrogant secular mortal."
The old voice sneered.
"Feng'er, don't cry. Master is coming out of seclusion."
"Wait for me for three days. I will come down the mountain and slaughter this Victor. I will let the world know that the dignity of a Grandmaster cannot be insulted!"
Click.
The call ended.
Lin Feng dropped the phone, laughing maniacally in the rain.
"Hahaha! Victor! You are dead! My Master is a Grandmaster! He can catch bullets with his bare hands! Let's see if your money can save you this time!"
...
Back in the Rolls-Royce.
Victor was resting with his eyes closed.
[Ding!] [Warning: Plot Deviation Detected.] [New Antagonist Approaching: 'The Grandmaster' (Level: Boss).] [Mission: Slay the Master, destroy the Sect.]
Victor opened his eyes. He wasn't scared. He looked excited.
"A Grandmaster? Catching bullets?"
Victor opened the System Shop.
"System, purchase the 'Advanced Telekinesis' skill and upgrade my 'Body Constitution' to God-Tier."
[Purchase Successful.]
Victor looked out the window at the stormy night.
"Come. The bigger the ant, the satisfying the crunch."