Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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"That's right. Over the years, I've tried my best to recruit only one master of internal energy. Unfortunately, this master's strength isn't top-notch. A few days ago, when he tried to expand his business, he was unfortunately injured. Since then, I've had no choice but to stick to this small piece of land with only two industrial buildings and dare not have any more expectations."

At this moment, He Yuzhu interjected with a look of astonishment:

"I didn't expect you to have recruited a master of internal energy? But why haven't I noticed anyone causing trouble here?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jiacheng's lips curled up slightly, and he asked in a slightly teasing tone:

"Looks like you know the rules and ways of the underworld better than I do! Back when you came to Wan Chai, you had Old Master Du clear out a large area of ​​land without saying a word, and then you opened a braised meat shop and a lathe training class on that land in a whirlwind."

Faced with this question, He Yuzhu scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly and explained with an awkward laugh, "Hehe, that was just a coincidence!"

At that time, He Yuzhu witnessed the gangsters bullying others with impunity, and his sense of justice was instantly ignited.

So, without hesitation, he stepped forward and saved Mr. Huang.

Not only that, but in order to solve the problem once and for all, and to make things easier in the future, he simply cleaned up the surrounding five or six streets.

Chapter 461 I am a master of the Core Formation stage.

However, the real reason why He Yuzhu acted in this way was far more complicated than Li Jiacheng could have imagined.

In Li Ka-shing's view, Ho Yu-chu's actions undoubtedly demonstrate his thorough understanding of the rules of Hong Kong.

Whoever wields greater power and develops a more formidable iron fist will be able to firmly sit in the position of dominance, and will be able to openly seize territory and establish their own company.

“Now I finally understand completely. If I refuse to rent your factory, will someone really come knocking on my door to cause trouble, or even try to take over my business?” He Yuzhu asked with a worried expression and his brows furrowed.

"That's only natural! You should know that the reason I've been able to run this industrial building so smoothly and successfully is entirely due to the strong support of a top-notch master whose skill has reached the level of internal strength." Li Jiacheng replied calmly and casually.

It is precisely because of such a powerful person as a solid backer that others dare not rashly harass or bully the companies in the building.

After all, this place is within Lee Ka-shing's sphere of influence, and such rules, though not explicitly stated, are customary.

Of course, He Yuzhu's company is still small in scale and the profits it can earn are relatively limited, so it has not yet aroused too much covetousness from others.

However, as the company's business continues to grow and expand, whether it can remain safe and sound in the future is a big question mark.

He Yuzhu asked with a puzzled look:

"This is really strange. After I bought this piece of land in the industrial building, no one has come to collect protection money from me. What's going on?"

Li Ka-shing replied with a smile:

"Hey, you didn't know that? That's because you sent Old Du to teach them a lesson they won't forget!"

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu slapped his forehead and said as if suddenly realizing something:

"Oh dear, look at my memory! I was indeed worried that some gangsters might come and cause trouble, so I specifically asked Du Guanghe to clean up this area."

As for those disobedient guys, just beat them into submission; if you encounter someone who's relatively obedient, there won't be any major trouble.

Speaking of Du Guanghe, He Yuzhu felt a surge of emotion.

This person usually seems rather dull, and unless He Yuzhu takes the initiative to ask him something, he basically ignores He Yuzhu.

After all, the relationship between the two was somewhat awkward, considering that Du Guanghe had once been He Yuzhu's prisoner.

Even more unexpectedly, Du Guanghe's two granddaughters have now become He Yuzhu's concubines. To put it bluntly, they may not even be as high-ranking as concubines.

In that case, how many common topics could Du Guanghe and He Yuzhu possibly have to talk about?

However, to be fair, Du Guanghe is now a master of the Transformation Realm! While most of those gangsters are only at the Manifest Realm stage.

With such a huge disparity in strength, wouldn't it be incredibly easy for Du Guanghe to deal with these small fry?

Thinking of this, He Yuzhu couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

Then, as if talking to himself, he muttered, "But thinking about it carefully, I don't think those gangsters are actually that strong..."

"Most of these gangsters or low-level leaders are only at the Ming Jin stage. Only the top-level figures in certain areas have the ability to reach the An Jin level!"

Li Jiacheng patiently explained,

"Once someone breaks through to the Dark Force realm, they can definitely start their own company and do legitimate business. It's much better than being a gangster! However, if this person really doesn't have the talent or brains for business, then they will most likely choose to stay in the underworld and be a boss."

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu felt a surge of intense curiosity:

"Could it be that there are really many unknown masters hiding in that fearsome underworld?"

At this moment, Li Jiacheng, with a confident expression, spoke eloquently:

"Of course! Take Wan Chai, where we are, for example. There are three figures here who can be considered overlords. They each control a region and are renowned for their power, inspiring awe in countless people. What's more, these three big shots have all entered the Dark Force realm, and their strength is unfathomable!"

He spoke vividly, as if he had personally witnessed the prowess of these masters.

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in astonishment, secretly marveling at it.

Some people nodded thoughtfully, indicating their agreement with Lee Ka-shing's statement; others looked doubtful, seemingly still harboring doubts about such rumors.

At this moment, He Yuzhu asked:

"If that's the case, then you've only occupied those five or six seemingly insignificant streets. Yet, those powerful figures haven't made any moves against you. Could it be because they fear the unparalleled military might of that old Mr. Du? Is that why they've chosen to let you develop here safely and monopolize this corner of the land?"

Looking at the location of this newspaper office now, it's clear that it's right next to a cemetery. This alone gives you an idea of ​​how terrible its location must be.

Without a doubt, this is definitely a hidden corner of Wan Chai.

Those streets weren't exactly bustling or prosperous; there were very few entertainment venues like bars and nightclubs, and even the number of shops of all kinds was extremely limited.

However, don't underestimate Du Guanghe, this big shot! He's a genuine master of internal energy transformation, and for the others, his martial prowess is simply as unattainable as a towering mountain!

If those three thugs dared to overestimate their abilities and go looking for trouble with Du Guanghe, they would probably only end up with a tragic end from which they would never return.

He Yuzhu inquired about the underworld with great interest, and as the conversation deepened, his understanding of this mysterious world became clearer and more profound.

It turns out that those ordinary street thugs were called "49ers." Most of them only knew some fancy moves and relied on their fearless spirit to make their way in the world.

A level above the 49th rank is the Straw Sandal. At this level, they are basically all henchmen, each possessing martial arts skills and a solid foundation in kung fu, making them top performers within the Ming Jin (明劲) level.

If one could advance further and reach the rank of Red Flower Double Sticks, that would be the peak of Ming Jin (明劲), and some of them might even have touched the threshold of An Jin (暗劲). Such strength would be enough for them to control a considerable area of ​​territory.

However, that's not all! Above them are even higher-ranking big shots such as generals, second-route marshals, and dragon heads.

These people were all masters of internal strength, and some had even successfully entered the realm of external strength, making them grandmasters.

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu couldn't help but exclaim in surprise:

"There are so many people who are proficient in martial arts?"

You should know that when he was in the capital, it was not easy for him to find a few opponents with whom he could spar.

To my utter surprise, upon arriving in Hong Kong, it seemed as if martial arts masters were everywhere.

Lee Ka-shing explained, "This is also because of the frequent wars in the past, many martial arts practitioners from the north fled here to escape the war."

He Yuzhu knew this perfectly well. Many martial arts masters who were originally famous in the mainland were forced to go south due to the war and ended up in Hong Kong with their belongings.

He then traveled from Hong Kong to Southeast Asia, embarking on a new journey in his life.

Take Du Guanghe for example. His ancestors were originally from the mainland, but they went to Southeast Asia to make a living a long time ago.

However, a considerable number of martial arts masters chose to settle directly in Hong Kong. For example, Du Yuesheng, a tycoon who once held sway in Shanghai, spent his later years enjoying family life in Hong Kong.

At this moment, Li Jiacheng lowered his voice mysteriously and said:

"I've heard people mention before that there are actually top-level experts at the Core Formation Realm here! It's just a pity that I've never had the chance to witness it with my own eyes."

Hearing this, He Yuzhu almost burst out laughing. He thought to himself:

Hey, aren't I a genuine master of the Core Formation stage? And don't you see me all the time?

But on the surface, he maintained a calm demeanor and did not reveal any flaws.

Immediately afterwards, He Yuzhu feigned surprise and exclaimed:

"Oh dear, if that's the case, then this little Hong Kong has truly become a dangerous place, like a dragon's den or a tiger's lair!"

Lee Ka-shing laughed and responded:

"If we're talking about danger, who can compare to you! You're a true dragon crossing the river, managing to conquer such a vast territory with just three people, almost without even realizing it."

He Yuzhu nodded thoughtfully and pressed for an answer:

"If that's the case, does every one of those wealthy and powerful families have a martial artist with extraordinary skills?"

Li Ka-shing nodded without hesitation:

"Of course! Many of these martial artists are either members of their families or were adopted and raised from childhood, and they are extremely loyal!"

Lee Ka-shing explained in detail:

"Take the Liao family for example. They are a large and prosperous family! They not only have martial artists hired from outside, but also their own carefully trained ones. After all, with so many children in a family, there will always be some who are not so good at studying."

So, these children were sent to learn martial arts. If they were lucky enough to master a set of excellent skills, they could protect the family business!

Although they don't directly participate in management, they still receive a substantial dividend every year!

At this point, Li Ka-shing couldn't help but sigh:

"Only today have I truly understood what Hong Kong is all about!"

In fact, isn't the same true even in the circle he himself is in?

Just like that newspaper, didn't it also have experts like Pan Qun protecting it?

Then think about Jimmy, who dared to cause so much destruction. He actually had a master with hidden internal strength hidden under his command.