Dragon Head Supreme Chapter 143
Chapter 143: Trouble Arrives
With his signature mustache and slicked-back middle part, Ding San walked through the bustling Electronic Dynasty arcade, leading a man in his late twenties. He navigated past rows of game machines, their neon lights flickering, and reached the office at the far end.
This wasn’t his first time in this office. For the past few months, he had practically treated this place as his own workspace. But now, everything had changed.
Standing at the doorway, Ding San let out a soft sigh before pushing the door open.
Inside, the chair that once belonged to Snake was now occupied by Chen Xue Wen. Beside him stood a towering figure, a man nearly 1.9 meters tall with a broad frame and thick muscles—Li Tie Zhu.
Upon seeing Li Tie Zhu, a subtle smile appeared at the corner of Ding San’s lips.
[As expected, Chen Xue Wen is cautious. That’s one thing Snake never truly grasped.]
Without hesitation, Ding San walked up to Chen Xue Wen and grinned.
“Boss Chen, business seems to be booming.”
Chen Xue Wen was no stranger to Ding San. He nodded with a polite smile. “Thanks for your kind words, Third Brother.”
After some brief pleasantries, Chen Xue Wen cut to the chase. “Third Brother, what brings you here today?”
Ding San chuckled. “I wouldn’t dare to give orders. But, with my previous livelihood gone, I was hoping Boss Chen could offer me a way to make a living.”
A flicker of intrigue flashed in Chen Xue Wen’s eyes.
[So, Ding San wants to work for me?]
He studied the man before him. Ding San was no ordinary lackey—he was a strategist. Many of Snake’s past schemes had Ding San’s fingerprints all over them.
Right now, Chen Xue Wen was in need of capable men. If Ding San truly wanted to follow him, it would be a great advantage. However, there was a lingering doubt—this man had been Snake’s right-hand strategist. Chen Xue Wen had personally taken Snake down. Who was to say Ding San wasn’t simply getting close to him for revenge?
As Chen Xue Wen silently pondered, Ding San let out a soft laugh. “I know that since I worked for Snake, it’s hard for Boss Chen to trust me.”
“That’s why I came with sincerity.”
Chen Xue Wen smirked. “Sincerity?”
Ding San nodded calmly. “Real sincerity.”
“You can listen first, then decide.”
Chen Xue Wen motioned for him to continue. “Alright, let’s hear it.”
Ding San glanced around the office before speaking. “I heard that before you took over, Uncle Quan bought Electronic Dynasty from Boss Hu?”
Chen Xue Wen’s brows furrowed slightly. This was something that had been bothering him as well. “Go on.”
Ding San nodded. “Because Uncle Quan knew—you wouldn’t live for long.”
As he spoke, he locked eyes with Chen Xue Wen, watching for any reaction.
Surprisingly, Chen Xue Wen remained unfazed. No shock, no anger. Just calm indifference.
[Strange.] Ding San thought. [Most people would be startled or furious hearing that. But he doesn’t seem to care at all.]
What Ding San didn’t realize was that Chen Xue Wen had already survived one brush with death. To him, every extra day of life was a bonus. The threat of death no longer had any grip on him.
Chen Xue Wen leaned back slightly. “Oh? So, who’s the big shot that put a bounty on my head?”
Ding San was momentarily stunned. “You knew?”
Chen Xue Wen shook his head. “Not exactly. But I can guess.”
“Uncle Quan is a wily old fox—he wouldn’t dare make a move on me himself. If he’s certain I’m as good as dead, then it can only mean someone powerful has already set their sights on me. That’s the only way he’d have the audacity to snatch Electronic Dynasty right from under me.”
Ding San studied Chen Xue Wen carefully, then sighed. “Boss Chen, no wonder you were able to take down Zhou Jing Hui and Snake.”
“With your wits, those two never stood a chance.”
Chen Xue Wen ignored the idle chatter, his voice low and steady as he asked, “Who is trying to take me down?”
Ding Three leaned in closer, whispering, “Boss Chen, have you ever heard of Lu Jin Po?”
Chen Xue Wen froze for a moment before his brows furrowed sharply. “Lu Jin Po? What is his relation to Lu Jin Huan?”
Ding Three smirked. “Boss Chen, as expected, you caught on immediately.”
“Lu Jin Po is Lu Jin Huan’s elder brother!”
Chen Xue Wen had never known that Lu Jin Huan had a brother. And judging by Ding Three’s expression, this Lu Jin Po was no ordinary figure.
Ding Three continued, “Nowadays, the younger generation probably hasn’t even heard of Lu Jin Po.”
“But twelve years ago, his name was far more resounding than yours is now!”
“Aside from the three major powers behind the scenes in Peaceful City today, every other boss you can name was once beneath him.”
“Even Zhou Jing Hui and Hao Wen—once, they all followed him.”
“Even Snake himself was nothing more than a small-time lackey in Lu Jin Po’s shadow.”
Chen Xue Wen clenched his fists. If that were true, then Lu Jin Po was indeed a formidable figure!
“Why have I never heard of him?” he asked.
Ding Three explained, “Twelve years ago, the power structure in Peaceful City was different.”
“Back then, it wasn’t the three current major bosses running things. Instead, it was Fifth Master Hou, Sun Shang Wu, and Nie Wei Dong—holding positions similar to what Quan Shu and his ilk hold today.”
Chen Xue Wen was taken aback. This was history he wasn’t aware of.
Twelve years ago, he had only been seven years old. He had only learned about figures like Fifth Master Hou, Sun Shang Wu, and Nie Wei Dong after stepping into this world himself.
What had happened back then was completely beyond his knowledge.
Ding Three continued, “At that time, there were two ultimate bosses running Peaceful City.”
“Lu Jin Po worked for Sun Shang Wu, and during an unexpected turn of events, Sun Shang Wu clashed with those two bosses.”
“The two bosses wanted Sun Shang Wu dead, so Sun Shang Wu allied with Fifth Master Hou and Nie Wei Dong to take them on.”
“But the power gap was immense. The three of them were relentlessly hunted, barely managing to escape with their lives.”
Chen Xue Wen took a deep breath. He wasn’t sure about Sun Shang Wu and Nie Wei Dong, but he had personally witnessed Fifth Master Hou’s capabilities.
For someone of Fifth Master Hou’s level to have been reduced to such a desperate state, those two bosses must have been truly terrifying.
Ding Three went on, “Eventually, the three decided to risk it all in one final gamble.”
“On a stormy night, Fifth Master Hou and Nie Wei Dong joined forces and killed one of the bosses.”
“Meanwhile, Lu Jin Po, taking only five men with him, sneaked into the home of the other boss and wiped out his entire family—all seventeen members.”
“From that moment on, Fifth Master Hou, Sun Shang Wu, and Nie Wei Dong seized control of Peaceful City, establishing the current three-way balance of power!”
Ding Three sighed, looking at Chen Xue Wen. “But as a result, Lu Jin Po was forced into exile, unable to return to Peaceful City for twelve years.”
“Lu Jin Huan’s ability to be so domineering is entirely thanks to her brother’s legacy.”
“Even after twelve years away, the mere mention of Lu Jin Po’s name still instills fear in many of Peaceful City’s top figures.”
Chen Xue Wen’s brows furrowed slightly. “So what you’re saying is, because I killed Lu Jin Huan, Lu Jin Po is coming back to kill me?”
“Hah! A fugitive murderer? He’s not enough to make me, Chen Xue Wen, afraid!”
Ding Three shook his head. “Whether or not you killed Lu Jin Huan, he was always going to come back.”
“Because Sun Shang Wu has already cleaned up his past crimes.”
“Someone else has taken the fall for the massacre, and Lu Jin Po is returning to Peaceful City, free and untouchable.”
Chen Xue Wen clenched his fists tightly. He knew now—he had just stepped into a whole new level of trouble!
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