Dragon Head Supreme Chapter 145
Chapter 145: Mastering Skills, Trading with Kings
Chen Xue Wen took a deep breath. If what Ding Three said was true, then the grudge between Little Yang and Lu Jin Po ran as deep as the sea.
Little Yang seeking revenge on Lu Jin Po was only natural.
Since Chen Xue Wen shared the same enemy, perhaps he could take Little Yang under his wing.
However, could he really trust the words coming out of Ding Three’s mouth?
Chen Xue Wen studied Ding Three in silence.
This man had once worked for Snake. Trusting him would not be easy.
Noticing Chen Xue Wen’s hesitation, Ding Three chuckled. “Being cautious is a good trait, Boss Chen.”
“If you weren’t so cautious, I wouldn’t have come to you.”
“But you overestimate my relationship with Snake.”
Chen Xue Wen raised a brow. “Oh?”
Ding Three remained calm. “Boss Chen, you can look into my background.”
“I’m not originally from Peaceful City. In fact, I’ve only been here for about eight months.”
“I only started working with Snake in the last six months.”
“Our relationship was purely transactional—he paid, I worked. Nothing more.”
“There was no loyalty, no brotherhood.”
Chen Xue Wen stared at Ding Three. “You say there was no loyalty in half a year of working together.”
“And now you want to work for me? Ha! Do you really think I’d trust you?”
Ding Three smirked. “Trust isn’t given. It’s earned. It depends on how much I do for you, how many times I help you, before you decide whether I’m worth trusting.”
“As for why I’m here, let’s be honest, Boss Chen—I’m looking out for myself.”
“There’s an old saying: A wise bird chooses the best tree to nest in.”
“Compared to Snake, you’re the better choice.”
He paused, then added in a soft but firm voice, “Or rather, in these past ten years, traveling across the Six Provinces of the Central Plains, you’re the best choice I’ve come across.”
Chen Xue Wen’s eyes flickered. “And what exactly do you mean by ‘choice’?”
Ding Three smiled. “Mastering skills, trading with kings.”
“My abilities may not be outstanding, but I refuse to be ordinary.”
“I want to be a kingmaker, not a mere servant to the wealthy.”
He extended a finger, pointing straight at Chen Xue Wen, his expression serious. “No matter your current power, among all the young men I’ve encountered in the past decade, you are the one with the most potential to be a true ruler.”
Chen Xue Wen was momentarily stunned. He hadn’t expected such a high evaluation from Ding Three.
“Third Brother, you flatter me.”
“I’m nothing more than a desperate dog fighting for survival.”
He laughed bitterly, mocking himself.
Ding Three’s smirk deepened. “A desperate dog?”
“Boss Chen, do you know what animal the Siberian tiger fears the most in the northern forests?”
Chen Xue Wen shook his head.
Ding Three explained, “The Siberian tiger is the undisputed king of the mountains. Neither the thick-skinned black bear nor the colossal wild boar, which weighs as much as a heavy off-road vehicle, poses a real threat to it.”
“But do you know what truly terrifies the Siberian tiger?”
“A mountain dog with no way out.”
“A desperate warrior with nothing to lose is the most terrifying existence.”
Ding Three’s gaze sharpened as he continued, “You escaped prison, turned against the world, and climbed your way up step by step. That wasn’t luck.”
“You’re cautious, strategic, and deliberate with every move. You think before you act and consider every consequence.”
“Tell me, what kind of desperate dog has your level of intellect?”
“Chen Xue Wen, I have never once overestimated you.”
“Because those who underestimate you will pay the ultimate price.”
Chen Xue Wen’s heart stirred. Ding Three’s words had caught him off guard.
This man had clearly done his homework. He had investigated deeply.
It seemed that Ding Three genuinely intended to follow him.
Chen Xue Wen fell silent, weighing his options.
At that moment, Ding Three took out his phone and placed it in front of Chen Xue Wen. “Boss Chen, if you still don’t believe me, look at this message.”
Chen Xue Wen glanced at the screen, and his expression changed instantly.
The message was simple: Peaceful Capital City, Gui Yuan District, First People’s Hospital, Inpatient Department, Seventh Floor, Room 13.
The hospital room—this was the very same ward in Peaceful Capital City where Wu Li Hong’s younger brother was admitted!
Which meant… Ding Three had actually tracked down Wu Li Hong and her brother’s whereabouts!
Ding Three nudged, “Boss Chen, take a look at the date.”
Chen Xue Wen glanced at the timestamp, and his face darkened.
This message had been sent on the very night Wu Li Hong completed her admission process.
In other words, on the night Wu Li Hong arrived in Peaceful Capital City, Ding Three already knew where she was!
And it was only two days later that Chen Xue Wen dealt with Snake and Zhou Jing Hui.
Back then, Chen Xue Wen had sent Wu Li Hong away precisely to prevent Snake from using her as leverage against him.
If Ding Three had leaked Wu Li Hong’s location to Snake, Chen Xue Wen would have been forced into a corner—things wouldn’t have turned out the way they did now.
However, Ding Three had chosen not to share that information with Snake. That alone spoke volumes.
In that moment, Chen Xue Wen finally started believing Ding Three’s words.
After a long silence, Chen Xue Wen asked, “Why didn’t you tell Snake?”
Ding Three chuckled, “Back when that man you found walked into your shop and won big, I had already warned Snake multiple times.”
“Too bad he never listened to me. Instead, he followed that woman’s every word.”
“That was when I gave up on Snake.”
“That man will never amount to anything.”
Chen Xue Wen stared hard at Ding Three, his gaze sharp. “You worked for Snake, yet when it mattered most, you abandoned him.”
“Now you want to work for me—how do I know you won’t abandon me the same way?”
Ding Three smirked. “That answer doesn’t lie with me, but with you.”
“If you truly have what it takes, why wouldn’t I be willing to serve you?”
“But if you don’t… heh, Boss Chen, do you think someone like me would ever struggle to find opportunities?”
“A wise bird picks the best tree to nest in. If you can grow into a towering tree, why would I seek shelter elsewhere?”
Chen Xue Wen fell into deep thought, his eyes never leaving Ding Three.
This man’s intelligence was truly formidable.
If Ding Three was sincere about working for him, then Chen Xue Wen had just struck gold.
But could he really be trusted?
After a long pause, Chen Xue Wen asked, “Brother Ding Three, there’s something else I don’t understand.”
“With your capabilities, there’s no need for you to serve under anyone.”
“If you wanted, Snake would have been nothing more than an insect beneath your feet. Why lower yourself to work for others?”
Ding Three sighed. “You don’t know my story.”
“I told you before—I’ve been moving from place to place for the past ten years.”
“But in truth, I wasn’t just wandering—I was on the run.”
Chen Xue Wen’s eyes narrowed. “On the run for ten years? What… what did you do?”
Ding Three laughed and waved a hand dismissively. “Relax, I’m not a wanted man. I was being hunted.”
“But here, within the Central Plains, I have nothing to fear.”
“As long as I don’t draw too much attention, my enemies won’t step into the Central Plains to come after me.”
“And I need to raise someone to power. One, to find a safe haven. And two…”
Ding Three locked eyes with Chen Xue Wen, his tone cold. “I want revenge.”
Chen Xue Wen’s brow furrowed. If his enemies had been chasing him for ten years, they had to be terrifying.
So his plan was to help Chen Xue Wen rise to power—then use him to take revenge?
Chen Xue Wen asked, “If that’s all you need, why not seek out a bigger figure?”
“With your brilliance, those people should gladly accept you.”
Ding Three gave a bitter smile. “My enemies are not ordinary.”
“The big figures wouldn’t risk going against them just for me.”
Chen Xue Wen’s face changed slightly. Before he could speak, Ding Three continued, “Don’t worry. If you’re not strong enough, I won’t drag you into my war.”
“But once you grow powerful, even if you don’t want to help me take revenge, you will have to face them regardless.”
“So, choosing you is simply a bet on your future. It won’t affect you negatively.”
Chen Xue Wen clenched his jaw, studying Ding Three for a long while.
Finally, he nodded slowly. “Alright.”
“If Brother Ding Three is willing to support me, I won’t disappoint you.”
Ding Three grinned and extended a hand. “Chen Xue Wen, don’t let me down.”
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