East Base City, the Poverty District.
Ye Chen arrived in the Poverty District, and to his surprise, it didn't look as impoverished as it used to be. Could it be that East Base City had been developing this area?
The Poverty District was mostly inhabited by ordinary people, and the streets were bustling with people.
"Ever since Miss Lin joined the Shadow Gang, we don't have to fear them anymore."
"Yeah, the Shadow Gang doesn't bully us anymore. I can walk with my head held high now."
"That's right. In the past, we couldn't even lift our heads when we walked. Meeting the Shadow Gang meant getting beaten up."
Not far from Ye Chen, several middle-aged men were discussing animatedly.
"But recently, the Shadow Gang has run into trouble. Do you guys know?"
"Trouble? What kind of trouble?"
The man who spoke looked around cautiously before continuing, "I heard that the Jin family of East Base City is planning to take over the Poverty District and snatch away all the business from the Shadow Gang."
"Why would they do that?"
"Don't you understand? East Base City is vigorously developing the Poverty District now, and there's a lot of money to be made here. I heard that the leader of the Shadow Gang, Tu Xiao, was severely injured by the Jin family's warriors."
Hearing this, Ye Chen's expression turned cold.
He had originally planned to settle the score with the Jin family at a later time, but it seemed like the opportunity was right in front of him.
Afterward, Ye Chen headed towards the Shadow Gang.
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The Shadow Gang.
Ye Chen arrived at the entrance of the Shadow Gang's hideout.
Several men in black were patrolling outside. They were all ordinary people but seemed to be physically strong. When Ye Chen tried to enter, they stopped him.
"Halt, what are you doing here?" one of the men in black asked, eyeing Ye Chen.
"I'm a friend of your leader. I have something to discuss with him," Ye Chen replied.
The black-clad men were a bit taken aback by Ye Chen's words. They seemed to recognize the name and found it familiar, as if they had heard it often.
After a few seconds, they suddenly remembered something, and their pupils contracted involuntarily.
"You're Ye Chen, the one who killed the North City Overlord, King Kong Barbarian Ape?" one of the men in black asked in shock.
"That's right," Ye Chen replied calmly.
The last time he had left the Poverty District, he had only met Tu Xiao, the leader of the Shadow Gang, and the six protectors. These black-clad men probably didn't recognize him.
"I don't believe it!"
One of the men in black shouted, looking at Ye Chen coldly. "Someone as important as Ye Chen wouldn't come to our Poverty District."
By now, Ye Chen had become an idol in many people's eyes and a prince charming in the hearts of many young girls.
"I really am Ye Chen. Just report to your leader, and that should be enough," Ye Chen said casually.
"I don't believe you. I just don't!" the man in black continued to protest and shook his head vigorously.
Ye Chen couldn't help but think that these black-clad men, while loyal, didn't seem very intelligent.
"What's going on?"
Suddenly, a deep voice rang out.
Ye Chen followed the sound and saw a burly middle-aged man approaching.
"Name: Tiger Tang."
"Cultivation Talent: Low-grade."
"Cultivation Realm: Second Star Warrior."
Ye Chen smiled inwardly. He knew this Tiger Tang well.