60: Hello, Miss Red Wine

The map Rich and Honorable Zhu provided was very large. After Lin Du received it, he immediately began searching for the locations he had previously favored.

In universe ol, players have very sharp eyes. The central locations on the map were basically all circled, with only the edges and corners remaining blank.

Lin Du quickly found the spots he had scouted earlier, but to his confusion, the few shops he had his eye on were all circled.

"Brother Zhu, these shops are clearly empty, why are they circled?" Lin Du handed the map to Rich and Honorable Zhu.

Rich and Honorable Zhu glanced at it, then continued playing his game.

"These places have already been sold. Choose somewhere else!"

Lin Du frowned upon hearing this. "Brother Zhu, this doesn't seem to follow the rules, does it?"

It was obvious without even thinking that this was all part of the industry's unspoken rules.

Not allowing selection of vacant spots was simply a way to sell them at a higher price.

There were only a few desirable locations. If he couldn't choose any of them, Lin Du's shop would have to be in some obscure corner... Rich and Honorable Zhu put down his mouse and stared at Lin Du with his large, bell-like eyes.

"My rules are the rules here!"

"If you're not going to choose, then leave quickly! There are others waiting in line!"

Rich and Honorable Zhu's attitude annoyed Lin Du greatly, but to get the location he wanted, he patiently continued to communicate with Rich and Honorable Zhu.

Lin Du subtly slipped a few pre-prepared gold bars under the map and pushed it towards Rich and Honorable Zhu.

Rich and Honorable Zhu glanced at them and disdainfully pushed them back.

"Don't try to bribe me with these things. I don't fall for that!"

Gold was one of the universal currencies among NPCs. Lin Du hadn't expected his preparation to be rejected.

"Just tell me directly!"

"What will it take for me to get these locations?" Lin Du couldn't be bothered to waste words with this NPC and went straight to the point.

Rich and Honorable Zhu sneered, "I told you, these locations have already been sold."

"No conditions will work!"

Thump-thump-thump—

As the two spoke, footsteps sounded from the doorway.

Someone Lin Du hadn't expected pushed open the door and entered the room.

The newcomer was actually Scorpion Tail Needle, whose arm had just been broken by Yuan Shu!

Scorpion Tail Needle's broken arm had already recovered, but his face was still pale, looking as if his vital energy was depleted... Behind Scorpion Tail Needle, a beautiful woman wearing a wine-red cheongsam and high heels elegantly walked in.

The woman's looks were above 9 points, and she had a gentle and charming smile on her face, easily making people feel favorably towards her.

Looking at the game ID above the woman's head, Lin Du became vigilant.

Hong Jiu'er!

This woman was known as the most vicious woman in Yunlong City.

She was indeed beautiful, but her schemes were also truly deep, so he couldn't be careless... Scorpion Tail Needle was not at all surprised to see Lin Du there. He respectfully invited Hong Jiu'er to sit on the sofa nearby.

When Rich and Honorable Zhu saw Hong Jiu'er, his face completely changed. He grabbed a teapot and fawningly rushed to Hong Jiu'er's side.

"Boss Jiu, you've arrived!"

"As per your request on the phone, those few shops have been reserved for you."

"I'll pour you some tea!"

Seeing this, Lin Du suddenly understood.

It turned out that Hong Jiu'er was behind all of this.

Scorpion Tail Needle had held a grudge ever since Yuan Shu cut off his arm. He didn't dare seek revenge on Yuan Shu, so he could only direct his hatred towards Lin Du.

As Scorpion Tail Needle's boss, Hong Jiu'er naturally had to get involved in such a matter.

Hong Jiu'er knew that Lin Du had obtained a Land Token and that he was going to open shops, so she made arrangements immediately.

"Hello there, Mr. Ye!"

"This humble one has long heard of your great name, and it's truly an honor to finally meet you in person today!" Hong Jiu'er extended her fair, delicate hand towards Lin Du, a charming smile on her alluring face.

Hong Jiu'er was as gentle as water, and her facial expression showed no hint of any conflict with Lin Du.

Lin Du sneered. Such a manipulative woman was the most terrifying.

"Hello, manipulative... Miss Red Wine."

"No need for a handshake."

"It must be quite troublesome for you to go to such lengths to personally come and snatch shops from me!"

Boom—

As soon as Lin Du spoke, the atmosphere in the room instantly changed.

Scorpion Tail Needle's gaze, like a venomous snake, fiercely fixed on Lin Du, as if he wanted to devour him.

"You little thing, you're looking for death!" Scorpion Tail Needle roared furiously.

Lin Du curled his lips.

"Are you going to make a move here?"

The main city had very strict anti-PK regulations. Lin Du wished Scorpion Tail Needle would make a move here; if he dared to attack, he would surely be instantly killed by the main city's rules.

Hong Jiu'er reached out and pulled Scorpion Tail Needle back.

Her face still held a gentle smile, making it impossible to guess her thoughts.

"Scorpion, why are you getting so agitated over a dead man?"

Hong Jiu'er smiled at Lin Du.

"Yuan Shu might save you once, but not necessarily a second time."

"Immortal Venerable has already gone to negotiate this matter with Yuan Shu. Do you think Yuan Shu would turn against Peak of the Forbidden City for your sake?"

"I'm afraid... it will be difficult for you to live until tomorrow."

Hong Jiu'er spoke the cruelest words in the gentlest voice.

Lin Du's heart sank upon hearing this.

He and Yuan Shu were not related, nor had he joined the Three Kingdoms Guild. Yuan Shu had no reason to protect him.

It seemed that soon, he would have to face the entire Peak of the Forbidden City guild alone... Time was pressing, and some plans had to be accelerated.

"Miss Red Wine, whether I can live until tomorrow is not for you to decide!"

"If you have nothing else, don't delay me from continuing to choose land..."

Lin Du gestured towards Rich and Honorable Zhu with the Yunlong City map in his hand.

"Let's continue!"

After Lin Du finished speaking, Rich and Honorable Zhu remained motionless beside Hong Jiu'er, as if he hadn't heard Lin Du at all.

Hong Jiu'er's red lips curved into a captivating arc.

"I advise you not to waste your energy. You won't be able to choose the shop you desire."

"Is that so?" Lin Du's face showed a meaningful smile.

Bang—

Before Lin Du finished speaking, the room's door was suddenly violently kicked open from the outside.

A shirtless strong man, easily over two meters tall, with muscles like enraged dragons, rushed frantically into the room.

Instantly, a scorching heat enveloped the entire room!

"Who is making trouble for Brother Ye!"

"Get out here and die!"

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