Chapter 62 - 63 – Storm Beneath Marble: The Luo Family Strikes
The night air in the old city had a sharp edge to it, like something was about to break.
Lin Feng stood at the roof of the temporary Crimson Circle site, looking down over the narrow alleys where property markers had just begun to shift in his favor. Xu Shanyue had left not long ago, her expression unreadable after their confrontation with Guo Yuwei and the street-level drama that nearly spiraled.
His phone buzzed.
System prompt:
"Congratulations, Host. You’ve gained +2% influence in the Old Quarter.
Reward: Hidden Asset Unlocked – ’Silent Stake: Tongxiang Logistics Depot (35%).’
P.S. The Crimson Circle thinks you’re playing checkers. You’re already flipping the board."
He smirked. That depot was crucial—an artery for the local supply chain. Silently acquiring it before even Xu Shanyue noticed? Satisfying.
But the feeling didn’t last long.
A low, almost imperceptible explosion echoed in the distance—northwest sector. Not close enough to be a full strike. More like... a message.
Luo Zixuan leaned back on the jade-inlaid sofa, swirling his drink.