C8 Don't Make Things Difficult for Others!

Just then, a swift group of individuals encircled the entire port. Wong Jiangxue's face lit up with joy upon seeing the arrivals.

"Little brother."

Wong Yuvwei strode forward, eagerly taking Wong Jiangxue's hand in his own. His face radiated excitement.

"Sis, you're finally back! I'm so relieved!"

"Yes, everything's alright now."

As the siblings were on the verge of a tearful reunion, Zhang Hai, controlling his impatience, cleared his throat to interrupt them.

"Excuse me, could you two settle your account first? I have other matters to attend to."

After all, he had amassed a significant haul of equipment and supplies that needed to be sold, particularly the living supplies that were nearly bursting his warehouse at the seams.

"Yes, Yuvwei. I owe him 30,000 Refinement Crystals. Without them, I couldn't have made it back. Just wait here; I'll go get the money."

Wong Yuvwei's face broke into a smug grin as he subtly signaled to one of his guards. The guard caught on immediately.

Two guards swiftly took hold of Wong Jiangxue, one on each side, leaving her bewildered.

"Little brother, what's this about?"

Wong Yuvwei's smile was brimming with confidence.

"Sis, you head back. I'll handle things here."

Wong Jiangxue, after a brief struggle and a moment's hesitation, cautioned him.

"Just don't be too hard on him."

She had some understanding of her brother's character, but she couldn't let him have his way in this matter.

"Don't worry."

With that, Wong Jiangxue was led away, leaving Wong Yuvwei and his guards behind.

Zhang Hai sensed the tension in the air. As he was about to speak up, he heard Wong Yuvwei's dismissive command.

"Kill him. Anyone who dares to blackmail the Wong family must be sick of living."

With those words, Wong Yuvwei nonchalantly walked off in a different direction.

"Boy, you dared to kidnap the Wong family's young miss. You've got some nerve!"

"Our young master has decreed your death, so today, you will die."

Zhang Hai was taken aback by the audacity of the young man's reversal, speaking such brazen words. The onlookers, however, showed no concern, as if such scenes were all too common.

"Go ahead."

Dozens of guards swarmed in, their curved blades descending upon his body from all angles.

Zhang Hai couldn't help but think he must have ignored his horoscope before leaving the house.

The ship's central consciousness had summoned a legion of warriors in an instant.

As the guards made their move, a group of burly men charged at them.

Bang! Bang! Bang! The sound of shields being struck echoed.

The guards were bewildered, unable to grasp the situation before being blasted away.

The warriors showed no mercy, brandishing their weapons and methodically chopping their adversaries into bits.

This was a tactic to farm experience for the soldiers. Any injury could yield experience points, as long as it wasn't fatal.

Thus, it was standard practice to beat them before delivering the killing blow.

If there were any items capable of resurrection, the fun could continue.

Zhang Hai was relentless in his pursuit of experience points.

Having dispatched this rabble, bystanders kept their distance, terrified of attracting the attention of this demon.

Their eyes were wide with horror.

"This is just twisted."

"Indeed, why not just finish him off? This is downright vile."

"Let's not talk about it. This guy has crossed the Wong family, and that's serious trouble."

"Absolutely. You don't mess with the Wong family. Mark my words, this guy's downfall is imminent."

Zhang Hai paid no mind to their chatter. After all, he was just a warrior; death was part of the job.

He had other matters to attend to now.

After making inquiries at several stores and comparing their prices, he sensed something was amiss.

The quotes were suspiciously low, a stark contrast to the information he had obtained from Wong Jiangxue.

He looked at the dilapidated shop before him, feeling no inclination to enter.

Luo Qian's grocery business was struggling, and he had even considered shutting down recently.

He had been in the trade for around thirty years, but lately, it had become increasingly challenging.

Catching sight of someone out of the corner of his eye, he was mildly taken aback.

"Welcome. What can I do for you today, sir?"

After a brief pause, Zhang Hai handed over a list.

Luo Qian quickly scanned the situation and involuntarily drew in a sharp breath.

The deal was massive. With his capabilities, securing such a substantial amount of resources was beyond his reach.

"Sir, your goods could fetch at least 30,000 Refinement Crystals. My modest shop simply can't handle such a large quantity."

Zhang Hai's eyes sparkled. This fellow's figures were nearly identical to the data he had previously acquired.

In comparison to the 4,000 to 5,000 prices offered by the previous seven or eight shops, the difference was night and day.

However, at that moment, a mocking laugh echoed from nearby.

"Boss Luo, it seems you no longer wish to do business here. To brazenly quote such a price on our turf and disrupt the market. Are you disregarding the Free Trade Union's Merchant Alliance?"

Luo Qian was taken aback and instinctively recoiled.

He dared not provoke this crowd. The Merchant Alliance wielded unparalleled influence over the commerce in Free Trade City, with only a handful of places immune to their interference.

"Boss Zhao, pretend I said nothing."

"Hmph, wise decision."

The middle-aged man then turned his attention to Zhang Hai.

"Young man, did you come to stir up trouble in our Free Trade City? You've inquired about so many prices; I suspect you're here as a corporate spy."

"Hehe, Boss Zhao is spot on. If you don't want to end up missing limbs or swimming with the fishes, hand over your merchandise. We can't vouch for your safety otherwise."

A chilling smile spread across each of their faces.

To them, this kid was easy prey.

Their threats were nothing more than clichéd lines.

Zhang Hai touched his chin, eyeing the group with an odd look.

"So, you're planning to rob me?"

"Hehe, exactly. You got it."

The group burst into raucous laughter.

Zhang Hai shrugged and snapped his fingers.

Instantly, rings of light appeared on the ground.

Skeleton warriors materialized around them, summoned through the warship's teleportation feature.

The sight of so many skeletons surrounding them caused their confidence to falter.

They had only brought a few people, thinking he was alone.

The number of adversaries greatly outnumbered them. Even if they were merely inferior skeletons, the threat they posed was significant.

"Kid, don't do anything foolish. We're members of the Merchant Union."

"Exactly. If you lay a finger on us, you'll find yourself without a haven in the whole Blue Flying Free Port!"

"Indeed. We have connections at the top of the Merchant Union!"

These declarations bolstered their courage, and their once-shaky gazes steadied.

Luo Qian at the side inhaled sharply.

Still, he attempted to offer advice.

"Sir, they're not to be underestimated. Perhaps it's best to let this go."

Zhang Hai maneuvered the warriors, his face breaking into an enigmatic grin.