Dragon Head Supreme Chapter 128
Chapter 128: The Hundred-Billion Mine
Forty minutes later, the vehicle arrived at a remote hill in the eastern outskirts of Peaceful City.
Chen Xue Wen sat in the car, slightly puzzled.
Wasn’t Fifth Master Hou supposed to be treating him to a meal? Why choose such an isolated location?
Could it be that Fifth Master Hou had other intentions?
He reached for his waist, feeling the two Bone Cutting Knives hidden there, giving himself a bit more confidence. If Fifth Master Hou really had something planned, he would never sit idly by and wait for his fate.
As he was deep in thought, the vehicle crested the hill and descended into a secluded valley.
In the valley, a few tents stood erected. Several cars were parked nearby, and a few makeshift clay stoves had been set up. A handful of men were busy tending to fires, preparing food.
As the vehicle came to a stop near the tents, a man approached—Bin Zi.
Bin Zi scanned Chen Xue Wen from head to toe before speaking calmly, “You’re finally here. Fifth Master has been waiting for you a long time.”
“Come on.”
He gestured towards a spot not far away.
Though still uncertain, Chen Xue Wen followed the direction given.
Not long after, the gentle sound of flowing water reached his ears. Turning a corner, he spotted a winding stream. The water collected in a natural depression, forming a deep pool about twenty meters wide.
By the poolside, Fifth Master Hou sat fishing, while Fang Ru sat beneath a sun umbrella, leisurely brewing tea.
Seeing them, Chen Xue Wen let out a subtle sigh of relief. It really was Fifth Master Hou who had summoned him.
He stepped forward and greeted, “Fifth Master.”
Fifth Master Hou glanced at him and smiled faintly, raising a hand in a gesture of silence.
Understanding, Chen Xue Wen stood by without another word, observing quietly.
Ten minutes later, the float on the water trembled.
Yet, Fifth Master Hou did not immediately reel in the line. Instead, he waited patiently for a moment before slowly pulling back the rod.
A fish, black and snake-like with vibrant markings, emerged from the water, writhing on the hook.
Satisfied, Fifth Master Hou carefully unhooked the fish, then—to Chen Xue Wen’s surprise—he tossed it right back into the water.
Chen Xue Wen frowned slightly. He had meticulously fished for this catch, only to release it? What was the point?
Setting his rod aside, Fifth Master Hou turned his gaze toward Chen Xue Wen, chuckling. “So, you’ve come.”
Chen Xue Wen nodded respectfully.
Fifth Master Hou walked over to the tea table and sat down. “Come, sit.”
Chen Xue Wen complied, taking the offered seat. Fifth Master Hou poured him a cup of tea.
As the warm liquid slid down his throat, Fifth Master Hou spoke lightly, “Everyone has their own way of fishing.”
“Some enjoy the result, while others savor the process.”
“As for me, I only relish the moment the fish takes the bait.”
“I don’t care about the final catch. Only that the fish bites.”
His meaning was clear—Fang Ru was the bait, and Chen Xue Wen was supposed to be the fish.
But Chen Xue Wen hadn’t taken the bait.
Fifth Master Hou had been watching, waiting, and it wasn’t the outcome he had expected.
Unfazed, Chen Xue Wen replied, “Your insight surpasses ordinary men, Fifth Master.”
Fifth Master Hou burst into laughter. “Insight? Nothing so grand. Just the idle amusement of an old man.”
Draining another cup of tea, he finally got to the point. His voice was steady as he said, “You handled the Zhou Jing Hui and Snake situation beautifully.”
“To be honest, killing those two wasn’t the difficult part.”
“The real skill was in eliminating them while remaining untouchable—keeping yourself completely detached.”
Chen Xue Wen’s expression remained calm. “I know my situation. The few people I have with me are no match for them.”
“If I want to survive, I have no choice but to resort to some underhanded tactics!”
Fifth Master Hou chuckled. “Chen Xue Wen, history is written by the victors.”
“The law of this world is simple—those who succeed are kings, and those who fail are nothing but scoundrels.”
“If you win, no one will care about the methods you used to get there!”
“Remember, no matter how the situation changes, the highest form of victory is to subdue the enemy without a fight.”
“Even if the opposing force is overwhelming, relying solely on numbers and brute strength is the act of a brute!”
Chen Xue Wen glanced at Fifth Master Hou and slowly nodded. “Thank you for your guidance, Fifth Master.”
Fifth Master Hou laughed heartily. He poured another cup of tea for Chen Xue Wen and asked in a tranquil tone, “Do you know where we are?”
Chen Xue Wen responded, “This place should be within the borders of Double Dragon Town, right?”
Fifth Master Hou nodded. “That’s right.”
“This is Double Dragon Town, and right now, we are standing on First Dragon Mountain.”
“Cross over this mountain, and you’ll reach Second Dragon Mountain.”
“The name Double Dragon Town comes from these two mountains.”
Setting his teacup down, Fifth Master Hou stood up and gazed into the distance. “Do you know why I invited you here today?”
Chen Xue Wen replied, “Please enlighten me, Fifth Master.”
Fifth Master Hou gestured. “Look around—what do you see?”
Chen Xue Wen glanced around in confusion and said, “Mountains, rivers, trees, grass… The scenery is quite beautiful.”
Fifth Master Hou chuckled and looked at Chen Xue Wen. “What I see… is the future!”
Chen Xue Wen was momentarily stunned. How could one see the future in these two mountains?
Fifth Master Hou continued, “To put it simply, I see mountains of wealth!”
“Money!”
Chen Xue Wen was taken aback. “Fifth Master, I don’t quite understand.”
Bending down, Fifth Master Hou scooped up a handful of soil and said, “A year ago, someone discovered bauxite in this very land.”
“Afterward, experts came to survey the area.”
“The results? First Dragon Mountain and Second Dragon Mountain are both rich in bauxite ore!”
“Even with conservative estimates, the value of this bauxite exceeds five billion!”
Chen Xue Wen involuntarily sucked in a sharp breath. He looked around once more, and his expression shifted dramatically.
Now, he too saw the future.
This entire mountain range was practically made of money!
Fifth Master Hou observed Chen Xue Wen’s reaction and smiled. “However, according to the top experts I’ve consulted,”
“These two mountains might contain bauxite worth over ten billion!”
Chen Xue Wen’s expression changed yet again.
Whether it was five billion or ten billion, such wealth was enough to drive men mad!
Seeing the shift in his demeanor, Fifth Master Hou smiled slightly. “Every day, First Dragon Mountain and Second Dragon Mountain are filled with countless engineering vehicles.”
“Anyone with some influence in Peaceful City is trying to claim a portion of land here to extract bauxite.”
“Do you know how much these people are making daily?”
Chen Xue Wen shook his head.
Fifth Master Hou pointed forward. “On my way up, I saw two excavators over there.”
“A young man, just eighteen, managed to secure a piece of land for himself.”
“With two excavators running twelve hours a day.”
“Three eight-wheeled trucks, each making three trips a day.”
“After deducting all costs, every trip earns him at least two thousand yuan. Three trips per truck amount to six thousand yuan. Multiply that by three trucks, and he makes eighteen thousand yuan a day.”
“When bauxite prices peak, one trip alone can earn two thousand five hundred yuan!”
Chen Xue Wen inhaled sharply. That meant this young man was making upwards of twenty thousand yuan a day?
He had risked everything in Peaceful City, taking down Zhou Jing Hui and Snake, and seizing control of the arcade hall at Old Square. Even then, his daily earnings barely reached thirty to forty thousand yuan.
But this young man—without conflict, without scheming—was simply digging up dirt and making that much?
Suddenly, Chen Xue Wen felt like he had been playing the wrong game all along.
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