Chapter 116

Very quickly,

news spread throughout the underworld that a jewelry store in Causeway Bay had been robbed. Gao Jin was furious and offered a reward of 100,000 to dig out the culprits.

After hearing this news, Brother Tian of the Hung Hing Sect was somewhat surprised:

"Why is this Gao Jin making such a big fuss? It’s not even his store."

Brother Tian also controlled territory spanning several streets and managed hundreds of shops. He had encountered ruthless robbers before, but that was just the shop owners' bad luck; Brother Tian would never go out of his way to seek justice for them.

It wasn't just Brother Tian; the major gangs all held similar views.

The news soon permeated the lower levels of the underworld and then reached the police force...

The scope was expanding.

That same evening,

the three ruthless robbers found the middleman Li Yunfei. (Movie: *The Prince of Temple Street*)

At this moment, Brother Fei was in a tea restaurant, drinking tea.

Suddenly, drawing on his experience as a veteran of the underworld, he keenly sensed that someone was watching him.

Looking over, he saw a fierce man, as strong as a bull, staring right at him.

Li Yunfei assumed it was an enemy. As a middleman involved in too many interests, he had crossed paths with many ruthless criminals, which always led to disputes. Thinking it was a vendetta, he subconsciously reached for an ashtray.

Just then, on the other side, another fierce-looking guy sat down next to him.

"You're Brother Fei, right?"

"And you are?"

"I've heard you have a great reputation in the underworld. I’d like to do business with you."

Upon hearing this, Li Yunfei immediately breathed a sigh of relief; as long as it wasn't an enemy, it was fine.

"What kind of business do you have, brother?"

"I have a batch of diamonds and jewelry I want to offload. I heard the going rate in Hong Kong is 30 percent, right? That’s fine by me."

"Diamonds and jewelry?"

Li Yunfei suddenly became vigilant: "Would you mind telling me where they came from?"

The robber was surprised: "You middlemen need to know that too?"

Li Yunfei said: "Of course I need to know. If you went and robbed the HSBC, I wouldn't dare touch that kind of goods!"

The robber didn't suspect anything and said directly: "You don't have to worry about that. These are diamonds we got from a jewelry shop in Wan Chai today."

Li Yunfei listened.

Just as expected!

These were exactly the three ruthless robbers Gao Jin had put a bounty on in Causeway Bay.

He secretly felt this was tricky.

He absolutely could not take this batch of goods.

He didn't dare offend Gao Jin. Gao Jin had already issued an underworld bounty; unless these three fled to the North immediately, they were dead men walking.

"Brother, I'll take this job."

Li Yunfei decided to stall the three robbers first.

Based on his experience, these three didn't even have guns; they were the lowest of the low, and clearly newcomers to the city.

People like this looked fierce, but that was all they had. Being unfamiliar with the area, they surely didn't know the whole underworld was hunting them.

He would keep them steady, then tip off Gao Jin.

Upon hearing this, the three robbers were delighted: "Great!"

Li Yunfei: "By the way, how did you find out about me?"

The leader: "Brother Nan introduced us to you when he went back to the countryside." (*City on Fire*)

Li Yunfei: "Oh~~~~"

Brother Nan, huh.

As far as he knew, Brother Nan had returned to his hometown after his last job and wasn't in Hong Kong right now. That made him feel even more at ease; Brother Nan definitely didn't know the whole city was looking for these three guys.

"Don't worry!"

Li Yunfei patted his chest, acting righteous: "I, Li Yunfei, have been walking the underworld for years, and I live by my reputation. Everyone knows I’m fair. I’ll help you find a buyer. I take 10 percent, you take 30 percent. No problem, right?"

The three robbers nodded: "Understood."

They trusted Brother Nan, who was one of the top ten ruthless criminals; they had a natural sense of admiration for him.

Li Yunfei gave the three some instructions, stood up to excuse himself, and left quickly.

After walking over 100 meters, Li Yunfei clutched his chest, still shaken: "That almost scared me to death."

He had been terrified of being exposed just now. With his thin frame and small limbs, how could he withstand the strength of that giant, bear-like man?

Reaching his car, he turned the corner to another street before he finally breathed a sigh of relief, then picked up his phone to start making calls.

Not long after, he finally got in touch with Ah Wah.

"There are 3 of them, one is very large, they said they robbed a jewelry store in Wan Chai today..."

"Thanks, I'll transfer the money later... Where are they now?"

"At a tea restaurant outside Cha Kwo Ling, called Uncle Dong's Tea Restaurant."

"Thanks."

After hanging up, Li Yunfei ran for it. He didn't want to stay in this godforsaken place; if those three guys came looking for him, he’d be dead.

Where should he go to lie low?

Let's go to the outlying islands.

What Li Yunfei didn't know was that after he left, the three robbers sat in the tea restaurant and ordered several bowls of noodles.

Just as they were slurping them down,

a few of Ou Wangui's henchmen in floral shirts walked into the tea restaurant. (Movie: *Raging Fire*)

The group chatted,

and as they talked, they got onto the subject of Gao Jin's underworld bounty.

"This Gao Jin is really something. With one bounty, the whole Hong Kong underworld knows him."

"There's no one more impressive than him right now. A gang member turned legislator; how many people envy him?"

"Last time he fundraised, he raised 2 million directly. It's truly outrageous."

"Is being a philanthropist that profitable?"

"Who knows how much he's embezzling."

"That's too far off. We'd be better off thinking about whether we can run into those three who robbed the jewelry store. Gao Jin is offering a 100,000 reward to find them."

"Those three are too bold, daring to rob in Causeway Bay."

Their conversation immediately caught the attention of the three robbers.

They stopped eating and looked over.

A yellow-haired henchman: "I heard one of the robbers is very tall and very conspicuous. If we find them..."

Just as he saw the three robbers looking over, the yellow-haired henchman also looked back.

There was indeed a person with a massive build, looking very fierce.

And the two next to him were also very fierce; they had the aura of ruthless robbers at a glance.

"Bang~~~"

The yellow-haired henchman stood up in surprise: "It's him! We're rich! 100,000!"

Then~~~

The bear-like robber walked over and lifted the yellow-haired punk into mid-air with one hand:

Looking murderous!

"What was that about a reward you just mentioned?"

The other punks saw the giant's physique and were terrified, trembling as they said:

"Put him down!"

"Speak, what's this about a reward?"

"I'll tell you, I'll tell you." The lifted yellow-haired punk was terrified and quickly said, "Your robbery of the Causeway Bay jewelry store angered Gao Jin of Causeway Bay. He issued a bounty; find you, and you can get 100,000 Hong Kong dollars."

The three robbers' faces changed on the spot.

The leader frowned and asked: "Who is this Gao Jin?!"

Another punk said: "He's from Hung Hing. Hung Hing is the biggest gang in Hong Kong, and that Gao Jin is very powerful. Causeway Bay is his territory, and you went and robbed a jewelry store there. Now the whole underworld knows who you three are..."

Now, all three robbers realized they were in big trouble.

They had just randomly robbed one of the gold shops; who the hell would have thought they'd provoke such a powerful enemy?

"Go!"

The leader didn't say another word, grabbed his handbag, and fled at high speed.

"Bang~~~"

The yellow-haired henchman was thrown onto a table, which collapsed instantly, sending plates, cups, and bowls crashing to the floor.

Soon, the three robbers got into their car and sped away from Cha Kwo Ling.

By the time Ou Wangui received the news and arrived, the robbers were already far away.

Not long after, Gao Jin and Li Jie arrived with their men, but it was too late; the robbers had vanished without a trace. However, they still tried to check if there was any surveillance nearby, and coincidentally, they passed a bank with 2 cameras facing the road.

At this time, the three robbers were driving straight to the Northern New Territories, preparing to take the jewelry back to the mainland.

Not long after, they encountered border patrols and couldn't get back, so the three decided to turn around and head to the Outlying Islands District.

The Outlying Islands District was a very large island in Hong Kong, with the most land area and the fewest people. Most of it was vegetation and forest, making it easier to hide.

That Gao Jin couldn't possibly check there too, right?

What the three robbers didn't know was that although they had escaped, they had been captured by the bank's surveillance camera on the street.

Very quickly,

the photo was placed on Gao Jin's desk.

"It's them!"

Gao Jin recognized them instantly; these three were the ones who had been taken down by Ah Bu.

This Ah Bu, 1 vs 100, was definitely the peak of martial prowess among all the "War Wolves"; Tian Yangsheng probably couldn't even beat him. Of course, the one who left a deeper impression was that sister-in-law; she was perhaps the most beautiful sister-in-law in Hong Kong cinema.

"So..."

"Will these three run to the Outlying Islands District?"

"And Ah Bu, could he be on the islands too?"

At this moment,

the TV in the office had just finished the noon news and was broadcasting the weather forecast.

"According to the latest meteorological observations, a typhoon is gradually forming and is slowly approaching our Hong Kong."

"It is expected that next Wednesday, this typhoon will likely hit Hong Kong head-on, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and..."

Gao Jin listened,

Good heavens, that’s everything.

The elements were all gathered; this Ah Bu might just be on the islands!

"Wait... Ah Wah set his wedding for next Monday..."

"The typhoon is coming on Wednesday..."

!.

This timing was too coincidental; it was all crashing together.

Gao Jin thought for a moment, called Gao Jin over, and gave him a few instructions.

"Take 300 henchmen to the islands. While helping Ah Wah prepare for the wedding, keep an eye out for those three robbers..."

"I suspect those three robbers will go to the Outlying Islands District."

"Also, tell the men to be sharp. If you run into them, don't engage in a direct confrontation; don't alert them."

Gao Jin nodded: "Okay."

Gao Jin thought for a moment and said: "Let Li Jie go over to help as well."

Let Li Jie participate more in these things; the more he participates, the stronger the brotherhood will become.

Gao Jin: "Alright."

Sunday, a beautiful day.

One day left until Ah Wah's wedding.

Outlying Islands District, Lantau Island, Ah E's hometown.

Lantau Island was the largest island in the Outlying Islands District and also the largest island in Hong Kong. The Tian Tan Buddha, where Han Chen had a group of undercover cops drinking, was on Lantau Island.

At this moment,

the Tian Tan Buddha welcomed Gao Jin, the Heavenly Venerable of Charity.

Gao Jin brought Gao Jin, Chen Yongren, Su Jianqiu, Gao Qiu, Wah Dee, Fly, Ah Xing, Little Fu, Gao Gang, Xi Gui...

A group of core personnel; except for Ah Wah, who was busy with the wedding, they were all here.

Gao Jin had the group stand in front of the Tian Tan Buddha, lined up in a row.

Then everyone took a cup and poured a drink.

Gao Jin also held a cup of wine.

"Stand straight~"

"Today I want to fulfill a dream..."

Everyone looked confused: "???"

Gao Jin's expression was serious as he began to speak:

"Five years ago, Tuen Mun Tai Hing Village..."

"A fortune teller said I was a hero whose success was built on ten thousand bones! But I disagree. I believe that for those of us in the underworld, whether we live or die is something we decide for ourselves."

"You have been with me for the shortest time, and your backgrounds are the cleanest. How you walk your path is for you to choose. Alright, I wish you all smooth sailing in the police force!"

"Cheers, officers!"

After Gao Jin finished, he felt his life was complete.

There was a sense of satisfaction in checking off a classic scene.

However, everyone else looked confused.

Brother Zu, what kind of madness are you spouting!

Gao Jin laughed: "Do you find it strange?"

Chen Yongren nodded: "Brother Zu, this is indeed a bit strange."

He, Su Jianqiu, and Gao Qiu were all police officers, so they were the most sensitive and felt Gao Jin's actions were a bit eerie.

Gao Jin didn't reveal the truth, just said mysteriously: "This passage was said by a gangster in this very place, for the purpose of sending his 7 clean-background subordinates to join the police force... Of course, that person wasn't me."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.

Especially Chen Yongren, Su Jianqiu, and Gao Qiu; their faces changed.

Gao Jin looked amused: "Ah Ren, you might know this person... Oh, it's not your brother."

Chen Yongren was even more shaken.

He knows him?

After touring the Tian Tan Buddha, Gao Jin and the others returned to Tung Chung, Lantau Island.

This was a fishing village. To the northwest, across the strait, was the Hong Kong International Airport, less than 1 kilometer away. However, the international airport hadn't been officially built yet; it was still in the planning stages, not starting construction until 1993, and the first round of test flights wouldn't begin until 1997.

Later, this Hong Kong International Airport would replace Kai Tak Airport.

Tung Chung was the largest village on Lantau Island, and the Outlying Islands District Headquarters was located here.

Ah E's home was in Tung Chung.

After Gao Jin's group arrived in Tung Chung, the henchmen helping with the wedding bowed one after another.

"Brother Zu!" *n

The surrounding villagers looked over one by one.

"Who is this?"

"Such a grand display?"

"Did you notice, this group of people, every one of them is a handsome guy!"

"I heard the groom is from the Hung Hing gang, so these must be Hung Hing people."

"Ah? Gangsters? They don't look like it."

Arriving at Ah E's house, it was a large building with "Oyster Sauce Factory" written on it. The groom, Ah Wah, ran out: "Brother Zu, you're here... Come, let me introduce you to my father-in-law and mother-in-law."

Gao Jin followed Ah Wah into the two-story house and met Ah E's parents.

Hey, acquaintances!

Ah E's father was actually the Landlord, Uncle Gan!

The mother looked familiar, Auntie Ou!

Uncle Gan was actually quite prestigious in the village, the president of the local rural committee, basically the same attributes as a legislator.

Gao Jin shook hands: "Uncle Gan, Auntie Ou... Nice to meet you both! My name is Gao Jin, just call me Ah Zu."

Uncle Gan laughed: "I've long heard from Ah E about many of Legislator Gao's achievements. Seeing you today, I've long admired you."

Auntie Ou also said enthusiastically: "My son-in-law Ah Wah always says it's thanks to your care that he didn't go down the wrong path. Seeing you today, you're a real talent... By the way, do you have a girlfriend?"

The two sides chatted for 20 minutes, exchanging polite compliments, and the relationship became harmonious instantly.

Not long after,

Gao Jin took Gao Jin, Li Jie, and a group of henchmen and drove to the Tin Hau Temple.

Besides attending Ah Wah's wedding, he had 3 other goals: one was the three ruthless robbers, another was Ah Bu, and the last was the walking merit—the international drug lord, Master Ma.

In Wan Chai, there was also a Tin Hau Temple, which was a Mazu Temple.

And at the southern tip of Lantau Island, there was a branch of the Tin Hau Temple.

If Gao Jin remembered correctly, it was at the Tin Hau Temple that Ah Bu killed Master Ma and put his head inside a bowling ball.

It was just a question of whether he could run into the three robbers, Ah Bu, and Master Ma at the Tin Hau Temple.

Tin Hau Temple.

When Gao Jin arrived here, it was already half an hour later.

The sun was setting, and the evening glow filled the sky.

The Tin Hau Temple was also draped in red clouds.

The cars stopped outside.

Gao Jin, Gao Jin, Li Jie, and a group of henchmen got out of the cars and walked in.

Don't look at how remote this place was; many of the buildings were aging, covered in moss and creepers.

But the Tin Hau Temple was clean and tidy; clearly, someone took care of it often, and there was even the smell of burning incense and candles coming from inside.

Usually, there should be people here, but today, for some reason, it was very quiet.

When Gao Jin and the others arrived at the front door,

"Stop!"

A person who looked like a thug blocked the middle of the door, stopping Gao Jin and the others.

Gao Jin smiled and cupped his hands: "Brother, we'd like to come to the Tin Hau Temple to pay our respects, please move aside."

The thug said coldly: "No!"

Gao Jin chuckled and waved his hand.

If reason doesn't work, then I can only use some henchmen... fists and feet.

Several elite henchmen rushed up,

"Damn it, do you know who my Brother Zu is?"

"Daring to block my Brother Zu's path?"

"You're asking for death!"

Two fists are no match for four hands; the thug was beaten to the ground instantly, and then greeted by the punches and kicks of Gao Jin's henchmen.

"Stop!"

Just then, a group of people poured out from inside.

The leader was a bald man, not particularly tall, but very strong.

Gao Jin's eyes lit up.

This person was exactly the merit... pfft, no, it was Master Ma!