Top-class Bodyguard

"Yes, Mr. Xia, this formula is indeed correct. After experimentation, all the combinations are perfect, but it is not the complete formula." Another researcher came over, "I suspect there should be another part to this formula."

Xia Wenxue furrowed her elegant brows and didn't speak.

"Mr. Xia, although this formula might document the key part, without the combination of other drugs, we can't succeed."

The previous man continued, "Moreover, the success rate of deducing a complete drug from this formula is very low. Currently, we only know that the basic effect of this prescription is to hypnotize and paralyze nerves, nothing else."

Xia Wenxue sighed. She knew it was difficult, but if she didn't try, she couldn't trace the cause of that incident.

With no other clues, this formula was her only lead.

"I understand. Keep working on it," Xia Wenxue nodded. "We have the materials, research as far as you can go."

"Okay, Mr. Xia, we'll do our best."

After speaking, the man hesitated, "Mr. Xia, can't we involve others to research this formula? I know some foreign friends with quite advanced pharmaceutical skills. If they knew about the formula, perhaps the progress could be faster."

"No." Xia Wenxue's face immediately turned cold, "You must not disclose this formula. Even if asking friends for help, you must break down the information before asking."

"Alright." The man could only agree. After all, the reward Xia Wenxue offered was quite substantial, and everything was naturally up to her.

Xia Wenxue furrowed her eyebrows, deeply worried inside. Is there really no way to unravel it?

Why did you leave behind this formula in the first place?

...

On the other side, Ren Feng had also found the Lone Wolf in a bar.

The moment Lone Wolf saw Ren Feng, he stood up immediately, a touch of excitement on his scarred face.

These days, practicing the martial arts Ren Feng gave him really did make progress, reaching a level far beyond his previous one.

Furthermore, he could even sense this was just the beginning. With further practice, his skills would become even stronger!

"No need to be so courteous, sit."

Ren Feng smiled as he spoke.

"Feng, my skills have improved now," Lone Wolf said, hidden excitement in his eyes, unconcerned about calling Ren Feng 'Feng,' as they believe in respecting those who are superior.

"Let me see how far you've progressed." Ren Feng smiled slightly, handing over a cup filled with liquor.

"Crush it without spilling the drink."

Hearing the request, Lone Wolf's expression became serious. He gripped the cup, started applying force, and suddenly, a sharp crack was heard. The cup shattered abruptly.

The orange-yellow liquid spilled all over the place, and a hint of shame appeared on Lone Wolf's face.

"It's alright, you've indeed improved, I can see that," Ren Feng said calmly, "but this is just the start. You need to master it smoothly at the very least."

Ren Feng had the bartender bring over two more cups of liquor, and he drank one himself.

"However, your current strength should be enough," Ren Feng smiled slightly, "just in time to start our operation."

Lone Wolf became instantly excited, "Command me as you will, I'd face any challenge without hesitation!"

"It's not that exaggerated," Ren Feng looked at Lone Wolf, "You used to be involved in gangs, right?"

"That was many years ago," Lone Wolf said awkwardly.

"No matter, it's like getting back to your old job," Ren Feng smiled slightly.

Lone Wolf couldn't quite grasp Ren Feng's meaning, "Feng, are you planning to enter Jiangnan's underworld?"

"Not me, you," Ren Feng said plainly, "Recently, I fear someone might come looking for trouble with me. Alone, my information might be lacking, and I need someone to help gather intelligence. After all, the underworld always has the most well-informed sources."

Lone Wolf nodded, "What should I do then?"

"Reestablish a gang and spread the network throughout Jiangnan City, so I can be notified of any movements in the city," Ren Feng said with a smile on his face.

Lone Wolf was suddenly struck, his face showing a thoughtful expression.

"Is there a problem?" Ren Feng asked, while stroking the other cup filled with liquor.

"Yes," Lone Wolf hesitated before speaking, "Feng, forming a gang is actually quite difficult, everything requires money, especially gangs. And as you know, the source of funding for gangs is nothing more than vice activities."

"We're not touching those three areas, I'm not interested in that," Ren Feng toyed with the cup in his hand.

"Then funding will be hard to maintain," Lone Wolf cautiously looked at Ren Feng.

"It's simple," Ren Feng smiled, "We'll just collect protection fees."

Protection fees?

Lone Wolf cautiously said, "But Feng, protection fees are something small gangs do. Those businesses don't have much to offer..."

"Who said we're targeting businesses?"

Ren Feng was a bit surprised.

"Then from whom do we collect these protection fees?" Lone Wolf was a bit confused.

Ren Feng didn't answer, instead he asked, "How many gangs are there in Jiangnan City?"

"Adding them all up, there are a few hundred, with dozens of large ones," Lone Wolf answered seriously.

"So, do you think the protection fees from so many gangs would be enough to sustain a gang?" Ren Feng said with a cheerful smile.

Lone Wolf was shocked, collecting protection fees from gangs?

In an instant, he was shocked by Ren Feng's idea. He had heard of collecting protection fees from many people—businesses, ordinary people, tourists, etc. But never had he heard of collecting from gangs, especially targeting all of Jiangnan City's gangs?

This plan was to swallow up the whole of Jiangnan City.

What an enormous thought.

Yet, because of this, Lone Wolf felt his blood boil.

"But under what pretext?" Lone Wolf still felt unsure.

"As long as you are strong enough, any pretext will work," Ren Feng said calmly, "Just say it's to protect local gangs from external gang invasions, make them obediently pay. If they don't, use force."

"Moreover, you don't need to make the gang the largest in Jiangnan City, but it must be the most distinctive. When others hear the gang's name, they should be too scared to move, understand?"

Lone Wolf felt his blood boiling, "Feng, rest assured, I will surely build an unparalleled gang for you."