133: Chapter 133 Tang Long? That name sounds like a thief!

Mad Dog sat down by the ring. Although his expression remained calm, his chest continued to heave for a long time.

Tang Long leaned in close, lit another cigarette, and asked in a low voice, "Brother Dog, are you alright?"

Mad Dog grinned, "I wouldn't say alright, but it was satisfying. It's been a long time since I've had such a good fight."

Tang Long asked again, "Violent Bear isn't weak. Are you still confident? Should I take over?"

Mad Dog immediately shot him a haughty glare, "You're just afraid of losing money, right?"

Tang Long chuckled, "It's over twenty million, of course I'm afraid. But mostly, I'm worried you won't be able to hold out."

Mad Dog snorted, then sneered, "Don't worry. If I'm really forced to reveal my trump card, even a thousand Violent Bears would have to die."

"You sure can brag."

Mad Dog switched topics and asked in a whisper, "The thing you wanted to do, now should be your chance. Why haven't you gone yet?"

Tang Long smiled even more brightly, "It's already done. Did you really think I'd wait for you to ask?"

Mad Dog was dumbfounded, "That fast? When?"

"While you were defeating Tiao Yang, and I also took the opportunity to place a few bets upstairs. The twenty million I mentioned just now refers to the money I just won upstairs, not your share. Combined, we have nearly fifty million now."

Mad Dog's brain short-circuited.

"I fought tooth and nail for a dozen matches, and you won that much just by gambling a few times? You..."

Mad Dog felt a bit weary and couldn't bring himself to continue. After his mouth twitched a few times, his expression suddenly turned serious.

"No need to place any more bets. I can handle it here on my own; you need to leave immediately."

Tang Long raised an eyebrow, "No need to be so panicked, right?"

"The thing you did is likely very far-reaching. If it's discovered, the situation will become very serious. If you don't leave now, I'm afraid you won't be able to later."

Tang Long still shook his head with a smile, "You know my situation; I'm not someone just anyone can touch."

"That's true. But..."

Before he could finish, Mad Dog's attention was drawn by some commotion.

Fei Shan had arrived.

This leader of the Hot-Blooded Gang was walking toward the octagon, surrounded by a group of gang members.

Although his face always wore a kindly smile, the oppressive feeling created by his mountain-like physique still made many people instinctively clear a path.

"Brother Mad Dog! Did you have a good time fighting today?" Fei Shan said as he arrived at the base of the ring.

Mad Dog offered a mirthless smile, "A good time? With these pieces of trash under you, it was more like a buzzkill. If you want me to have a good time, I'm afraid you'll have to come up and play yourself."

Fei Shan continued to chuckle, "Brother, everyone has witnessed your strength! Defeating ninth-stage fighters in a row while only being at the sixth stage is truly eye-opening. I, Fei Shan, thank you, just like everyone else, for being willing to present such a wonderful series of matches for us."

"Actually, I know it's not you who wants to challenge me; you're issuing a challenge on behalf of your brother, Golden Scorpion. I have to admire you for being able to do this much for a brother!"

"By rights, Golden Scorpion doesn't have the qualifications. But for your sake, brother, I can give him a chance."

"However, I don't quite understand why Golden Scorpion didn't come himself. Besides, tomorrow is Christmas Eve; why would he pick such a time?"

Fei Shan spread his hands to the crowd as he said this.

It was clearly a hint that Golden Scorpion was a coward who feared death.

The members of the Hot-Blooded Gang immediately let out a round of snickers, and many onlookers who didn't know the full story also joined in the laughter.

Tang Long was almost impressed by Fei Shan.

Even though he had already lost so much money he was nearly selling his underwear, he could still remain so calm and composed; his depth was truly extraordinary. Moreover, in just a few sentences, he had salvaged the face that had been slapped hard by Mad Dog for hours.

He was quite the character.

However, no matter what he said, he had already bowed his head and accepted the challenge; tonight's goals had all been achieved.

"Then it's settled; see you tomorrow night."

Mad Dog wasn't good with words and didn't want to waste his breath, so he directly opened the door and walked out of the octagon.

But Fei Shan suddenly called out, "Brother, don't be in such a rush to leave. Your business is done, but mine isn't."

Before Mad Dog could speak, the main door was suddenly thrown open, and a large squad of uniformed Jingan Officers swarmed in.

A middle-aged Jingan Officer stood at the entrance and announced loudly, "The Jingan Division is conducting an investigation! Everyone, stay where you are and don't move!"

"I am Wei Baoguo, Chief of the South Song District branch of the Song City Jingan Division!"

"We have just received a report that a large amount of property has been stolen from the Hot-Blooded Company! This bureau has been ordered to open a case for investigation. Everyone currently present must cooperate unconditionally!"

"To put it simply, everyone present is a suspect!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the arena erupted into chaos.

"What the hell? A theft case?"

"How large is 'a large amount'?"

"What does that have to do with me? How did I become a suspect?"

"You bastards, is that how you conduct an investigation?"

"Everyone stand where you are! Do not move! Take out your ID cards and wait for registration and questioning!"

"My name is Shang Yuqing, and I'm going to walk a few steps just because I want to. What are you going to do about it? Just try touching me with a finger!"

Shang Yuqing was about to throw a tantrum, but just then, another voice came from the entrance.

"Miss Shang, I advise you not to obstruct official business, otherwise your brother will be in a very difficult position."

Shang Yuqing looked up, and the arrogance on her face involuntarily subsided a bit, because the person who had arrived was actually Wei Zhuang, Deputy Chief of the Jingan Division.

Although he was nominally the Deputy Chief, Wei Zhuang was the actual person in charge of the Jingan Division and a prominent figure in the Wei Family and even all of Song City.

Facing a person like this, Shang Yuqing naturally couldn't be as arrogant as she was with others, but she still sneered and retorted.

"Chief Wei, according to you, I, Shang Yuqing, am also suspected of stealing?"

"You probably aren't, but the people around you are hard to say."

As Wei Zhuang spoke, he had already arrived in front of her, and then his gaze suddenly turned to Tang Long, who was beside her.

"For example, this kid. He looks shifty-eyed at first glance. What's his name?"

"Tang Long."

"Tang Long? That name sounds like a thief! Cuffs on! Take him to the car!"

Two Jingan Officers immediately came over and, without a word of explanation, handcuffed Tang Long.

Shang Yuqing immediately got anxious, "Wei the Fifth! Don't go too far!"

Wei Zhuang turned back to face her again, his expression now very stern.

"Shang Yuqing, I'll tell you one more time: do not obstruct official business! According to information obtained by this division, this Tang Long is involved in a homicide case in Old Town. Are you trying to harbor a suspect?"

At this point, Shang Yuqing realized that Wei Zhuang didn't seem to be targeting her, but rather... he had come for Tang Long.

Tang Long had a bounty on his head in the black market last night, yet he was safe and sound today, which was enough to prove that those killers had been dealt with. It was likely done by Mad Dog, and Tang Long was highly likely to have been involved as well.

If Wei Zhuang really had obtained some evidence, no matter how much she made a scene, it probably wouldn't be of any use, because this matter also involved the Wei Family.

But once he was taken away and subjected to torture, they would be the ones to decide what confession to extract, and then Tang Long would be in danger.

After all, the people who put a bounty on him yesterday were also from the Wei Family.

Watching Tang Long being shoved toward the door, she had no choice but to immediately take out her phone and dial the number she least wanted to call—her brother's number.