Chapter 136. Has it been exposed?

Chapter 136. Has it been exposed?

Jun had started implementing the plan, and things were going smoothly as he had managed to knock out Boss Wu Feng, temporarily taking over the shop while waiting for Mu Yiting and the others to arrive. He would just drop a cup to indicate the others to act.

But then, this kid suddenly showed up and told him that Boss Wu Feng was unwell today and was closing down early, insisting on waiting until the shop closed.

It was clear enough, so couldn’t he have a little self-respect? Come to the Black Market and act like you know when to leave when someone says they’re closing? Yet he was still waiting.

Is he really that bored?

Jun didn’t continue to persuade him to leave; the kid was alone, and if he wanted to stay here, it was no trouble. Besides, he looked a bit weak. If he dared to interfere later during the drop cup action, he could just take him out.

Lin Nuo sat on a small stool, watching Jun’s actions.

He thought to himself that this shop visitor showed no intention of leaving, just staring outside.

“Bro, are you sure you’re closing?” Lin Nuo asked.

“Yes,” Jun replied.

“Then why are you still sitting here?”

“That’s none of your business.”

“It is. If you’re not closing, can you fetch me some goods? I have an introduction letter.”

Lin Nuo had already written down the items he wanted to buy and had the introduction letter and coins ready, just waiting for the price.

However, Jun wasn’t really here to help run the shop, so he naturally wouldn’t pay Lin Nuo any mind. Even with the introduction letter handed over, he remained unmoved.

His focus was outside, waiting for Mu Yiting and the others to arrive.

They were getting close, ready to take action.

“Bro?”

Seeing that Jun ignored him, Lin Nuo waved his hand in front of him. Wow, even a shady dealer wouldn’t be this arrogant; how could this shopkeeper act like he was above everyone else?

Jun’s view was slightly blocked by Lin Nuo’s hand. Suddenly, something familiar flashed in his field of vision.

A gray ring.

“Hmm?!”

As Lin Nuo’s hand stopped waving, Jun’s gaze was immediately drawn to it.

On the hand of this dark-faced kid was a familiar gray ring.

Jun recognized it — wasn’t that the gray ring of his companion Heng? It could summon a powerful Spirit Shield with low consumption to fend off external attacks.

He wouldn’t mistake it; after all, this gray ring was custom-made in Heng’s style. His keen observation allowed him to gauge its general size at a glance. Heng wore it on his index finger, but this kid’s finger was slightly smaller, so it was on his middle finger.

From all this, he was pretty likely wearing Heng’s gray ring!

But why would Heng’s gray ring be on him? Did he pick it up?

No, that probability is very low; Heng wouldn’t be careless enough to lose his gray ring.

Jun felt it necessary to test this kid in front of him.

“What’s your name? Where are you from?”

He asked in a casual tone.

Upon hearing this, Lin Nuo realized why the shopkeeper was unfriendly. To put it simply, it was the usual lowly view towards people in the Black Market.

After all, in his ordinary attire, he looked like just another nobody. Black dealers in places like Tiankai District often had a bit of an air.

So, he might as well flaunt his identity a bit.

With a straight face, Lin Nuo replied, “Wu Ying Ge, Dark Alliance.”

Then, he took out the Dark Alliance emblem he had picked up, just like when he faced those few people earlier; as long as he flashed it, he could expect a warm reception.

After all, the Dark Alliance was a well-known underworld organization that even black dealers had to show some respect to. Plus, with an introduction letter, wouldn’t he be treated as a VIP?

“Dark Alliance?!”

To Jun, this was extremely shocking news.

Wu Ying Ge, does such a person exist within the Dark Alliance?

Moreover, Dark Alliance members mostly used single or two-character usernames externally, but three-character usernames were unheard of. (Before Lin Nuo turned into a demon, his Dark Alliance name was one or two characters; after becoming a demon, a three-character name appeared.)

And this guy actually claimed a three-character name?!

It’s unlikely he’s a member of the Dark Alliance.

Jun scrutinized the Dark Alliance emblem Lin Nuo provided again.

Holy crap, isn’t this just Heng’s stuff?!

Why is it in his hands?!

And he can just take it out in front of him?!

Jun fell into deep contemplation; the sudden introduction by this kid, “Wu Ying Ge,” disrupted his rhythm.

He didn’t understand how Heng’s gray ring and the Dark Alliance emblem ended up in this kid’s possession or what had happened along the way.

In fact, Heng had yet to come and meet him; not even a message.

He had been puzzled, thinking perhaps Heng’s mission had some complications that required time to handle, leading to the delay.

But now, it seemed his assumptions were incorrect.

Heng was in trouble; he had fallen into this kid’s hands.

This kid came from who knows where, but Jun was certain he meant trouble, possibly from Mu Yiting’s influence.

How could this plan have leaked?

Could there be a mole?

The only explanation was that this kid knew their plan, took advantage of the gap when Jun separated from Heng to specifically crush him, snatch the items, and then rush to Fengyuan City, arriving in Tiankai District to confront them.

As for why he showed off the gray ring and the Dark Alliance emblem in front of him, it was nothing more than provocation, as if saying “Your plan has been uncovered; I’m telling you this right in front of you.”

In the dynamics of underworld organizations, the strong often like to mock the weak, using such methods to deride them. It’s quite likely.

But Jun felt there might be a trick behind this; this kid deliberately provoked him, possibly trying to irritate him and throw his plan into disarray.

While Jun thought about killing the kid on the spot, he still managed to keep his cool.

However, he unconsciously tightened his jaw; now, the rhythm was disrupted, and plans needed to be altered. First, he had to buy some time to deal with this kid.

At that moment, Mu Yiting and her entourage were on their way to the meeting room, coincidentally passing by Wu Feng’s stall.

Meanwhile, some of Jun’s men acted as buyers, moving around nearby, already prepared, hiding devastating weapons, waiting for Jun’s instructions to toss the cup once commanded, directly cooperating to pull off the attack.

It was time to strike!

But no, Jun hadn’t given the order!

Others exchanged glances, unsure if Jun’s plan had changed and hesitant to act.

Some even threw glances at Jun, but he tightly clenched his jaw and gave no indication.

“The meeting room should just be ahead.”

Mu Yiting happened to walk by Wu Feng’s stall, her eyes turning toward the shop.

She noticed a man inside conversing with the shopkeeper.

“That man’s back looks like someone I know.”

Mu Yiting mumbled.