Dragon Head Supreme Chapter 193
Chapter 193: I’ll Go Alone
Ding Three knew exactly what Chen Xue Wen meant by that “circle”—it was none other than the bauxite mine at Double Dragon Mountain.
That mine was a gold vein, a fortune beyond measure, and to Chen Xue Wen, it was the key to the kingdom. With such an asset under his belt, he wouldn’t just be climbing the ladder—he’d be shooting straight to the top.
Men who ruled entire provinces had all started like this. Skill and cunning weren’t enough on their own. Without wealth as a foundation, no one could truly stand among the greats.
Ding Three had placed his bet on Chen Xue Wen for two reasons. First, the man had the brains and the guts to play in this game. Second, Peaceful City itself had the kind of jackpot that could turn a capable man into a legend overnight. And that jackpot? That was the mine.
So it was no surprise Ding Three took Double Dragon Mountain’s bauxite deposit very seriously.
Chen Xue Wen’s words made Ding Three pause.
They’d spoken about this before. Fifth Master Hou, Sun Shang Wu, and Nie Wei Dong were all about to step onto the field. The smaller players scrapping over the mine were about to be wiped out.
Chen Xue Wen was aligning himself with Fifth Master Hou for now, but Ding Three could see it—Chen Xue Wen’s ambitions reached far beyond just being another man’s errand boy. Still, before he could make a move of his own, he had to get into the game first.
The biggest obstacle? Sun Shang Wu’s real enforcer in this battle wasn’t Sun Guo Bin—it was Lu Jin Po.
If Chen Xue Wen couldn’t even handle Sun Guo Bin, then there was no way he was stepping into the ring against Lu Jin Po.
The reality was simple—if Chen Xue Wen didn’t show up at Sun Guo Bin’s banquet tonight, Sun Guo Bin would make a spectacle out of it. And when that happened, all the hard-earned reputation Chen Xue Wen had built would come crumbling down.
Worse, Sun Guo Bin might start stirring the pot, pushing others to make a move on Electronic Dynasty—or he could just take it for himself.
This banquet wasn’t just dinner. It was a statement. If Chen Xue Wen showed up and made it through, his name would only shine brighter. The power players of Peaceful City would think twice before laying a hand on Electronic Dynasty.
And as for Sun Guo Bin? If the man had gone as far as to make such a public callout, then after tonight, he wouldn’t be able to pull anything on Electronic Dynasty again—at least not openly.
No matter how one looked at it, Chen Xue Wen had no choice. He had to go.
But precisely because he had to go, it was also the most dangerous move he could make.
Sun Guo Bin wasn’t just some small-time thug. He was Sun Shang Wu’s son—a true second-generation power player of Peaceful City, backed by his father’s might.
The usual tricks wouldn’t work. The law enforcement squads wouldn’t dare touch Sun Guo Bin. If he had stepped in personally, then everything was already arranged—law enforcement would steer clear of whatever happened tonight.
And manpower? If Sun Guo Bin wanted, he could call in a hundred men with a snap of his fingers. A couple hundred more, if he felt like it.
Chen Xue Wen’s side? Maybe thirty men, at best.
And half of them? Useless in a real fight. Against someone like Sun Guo Bin, they’d freeze up rather than lift a hand.
Realistically, that left Chen Xue Wen with ten, maybe fifteen men he could count on.
Against the kind of numbers Sun Guo Bin could bring to bear, that was nothing.
Ding Three frowned, deep in thought, until Chen Xue Wen laughed.
“Third Brother, don’t waste your time thinking of a way out.”
“This ain’t something we can solve with a clever plan.”
“Sun Guo Bin’s got at least a hundred men. More if he calls. No matter what we do, we don’t have enough numbers to stand against him.”
Ding Three’s brows furrowed. “Then what’s your move?”
Chen Xue Wen’s eyes glinted. “I’ll go alone.”
Ding Three froze, his eyes widening. “You? Alone?”
“Xue Wen, you lost your damn mind?”
Chen Xue Wen chuckled, shaking his head. “Nah, I’m good.”
He turned his gaze to Ding Three and said, “Third Brother, you remember what you told me about Sun Guo Bin’s personality?”
Ding Three nodded. He had given Chen Xue Wen a thorough rundown on Fifth Master Hou, Sun Shang Wu, and Nie Wei Dong, detailing not only their strengths and weaknesses but also the key players in their inner circles. Sun Guo Bin, the only son of Sun Shang Wu, was no exception.
Chen Xue Wen continued, “I remember you saying Sun Guo Bin was a bit sharp, but way too full of himself. Arrogant to the core, even disrespecting his own father.”
Ding Three nodded again. “That’s right.”
“He always thought his father was too cautious, believed that Fifth Master Hou and Nie Wei Dong were just old tigers with broken teeth. He stepped on their turf more than once.”
“If Sun Shang Wu hadn’t personally disciplined him, those two would’ve taken care of him themselves a long time ago.”
“To put it bluntly, he’s just a spoiled, second-generation punk, not worth a damn.”
Chen Xue Wen smirked. “Now tell me, do you think a cocky little brat like that wants to get his hands on the Double Dragon Mountain alum mine?”
Ding Three scoffed. “That goes without saying. If Sun Shang Wu hadn’t stopped him, he would’ve stormed in there already.”
“Just last month, he was running his mouth about wiping out everyone at Double Dragon Mountain and taking over himself.”
Chen Xue Wen nodded. “Exactly.”
“A guy like him, thinking he’s leagues above the old guard, now finds out his father is backing Lu Jin Po to take the mine instead of letting him do it.”
“Tell me, what’s running through his head right now?”
Ding Three’s eyes gleamed with understanding. “You mean to say, Sun Guo Bin ain’t really working for Lu Jin Po? He might not even like him?”
Chen Xue Wen shrugged. “Just a guess.”
“But if he’s really the guy you say he is, then there’s no way he’s happy playing second fiddle. He wants to take Double Dragon Mountain himself, to prove to his father and all of Peaceful City that he’s got what it takes.”
“With that kind of ambition, he and Lu Jin Po ain’t gonna be allies for long.”
“So tonight, it might not be about him trying to kill me. He could just be following Sun Shang Wu’s orders.”
Ding Three scratched his head. “If that’s the case, then even if he doesn’t want to kill you, he still won’t let you off easy. Ain’t that just as dangerous?”
Chen Xue Wen smiled. “If he isn’t personally gunning for me, then this gets a whole lot easier.”
“Besides…”
He looked Ding Three dead in the eye, his smirk unwavering. “Third Brother, I’ve made it this far.”
“Even if I had a death wish, there are people who wouldn’t let me die.”
Ding Three’s eyes widened as realization dawned. He thought of Fifth Master Hou.
Chen Xue Wen had already taken out Snake Zhou Jing Hui and Uncle Quan, proving his worth to the old boss. Fifth Master Hou had started bringing him into the fold, molding him for bigger things.
Would a man like that just sit back and let Chen Xue Wen get snuffed out?
Tonight looked like a death trap, but in truth, for Chen Xue Wen, his life wasn’t really on the line.
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