Chapter 428: Overlord Business Translator: Tim Editor: GlobeGlotter

After notifying Xu Yuehua, Ye Mo brought Ning Qingxue to Flowing Snake. Xu Yuehua would join them after finishing business in Hong Kong.

Returning to Flowing Snake, both Ning Qingxue and Ye Mo were astonished by the transformation. It had become a bustling business district, with wide main streets and numerous shops and travel agencies.

Ye Mo was unhappy, however, because the wide streets were haphazardly constructed.

Flowing Snake housed Luo Yue's largest outlet, attracting many merchants and related industries, creating a burgeoning economic chain.

Ye Mo sighed. No wonder Xu Yuehua worried about neighboring countries; Flowing Snake resembled a second-tier city.

Ye Mo frowned. "No, at this rate, it will be an easy target." He was troubled; he could leave, but he wasn't alone. Even with his stage 4 power, attacking Flowing Snake would be like throwing an egg at a rock. No matter how powerful his fireballs and wind blades, he couldn't fight an army. Xu Yuehua's worry was justified. He needed to resolve this quickly; the longer he waited, the worse it would become.

Although Flowing Snake was under Fang Nan's control, its inherent chaos and expansion had created security issues.

Ye Mo and Ning Qingxue attracted considerable attention. Ning Qingxue's attractiveness made her a focal point wherever she went.

Before they could fully take in their surroundings, a middle-aged woman approached. "Sir, need a hotel? We offer various services—guaranteed satisfaction. I can take you there now." Her tone implied Ye Mo's agreement. Other vendors quickly gathered.

Ning Qingxue moved closer to Ye Mo, frowning.

Ye Mo stated plainly, "No need. We don't require a hotel. Move aside."

"Friend, no hotel in Flowing Snake? Beauty pills aren't everyday, but staying with us guarantees at least one, hehe…" Two burly men blocked Ye Mo, their eyes lustfully fixed on Ning Qingxue. One brandished a small knife.

Ye Mo's expression darkened. His anger flared. How had Flowing Snake become this? He'd thought it was safe. If Ye Ling weren't his sister, would she face similar harassment? This wasn't attracting business; it was coercion.

"Do you always coerce customers? Are there no rules in Flowing Snake?" Ye Mo's tone was sharp. It was like Flowing Snake two years ago, perhaps worse.

He was shocked. Flowing Snake thrived despite these thugs. Without them, the population might be even larger. He needed to address the situation urgently.

Ye Mo's anger intensified. How were Zang Jiayan, Fang Nan, and Yang Jiu managing Flowing Snake? It was preposterous.

Then, he calmed down. These people were novices at city management, lacking experience and systems. Stabilizing the situation with this many people wasn't bad.

"Huan Gui, how many times must I tell you? Don't be so aggressive. You're making it difficult for me," a young voice said.

Huan Gui turned, seeing two young men. He smiled, "Brother Huo Zi, don't mind Metal Brother. Have a cigarette; our boss and Metal Brother are brothers, hehe…" His politeness lacked sincerity.

Ye Mo's eyes sparked with anger. He recognized the young man—Xiao Huo, a loyal follower of Fang Nan—who'd gone to Beijing to find him.

No wonder they were arrogant—they had support. These gangsters had authority and exploited it for profit. He wondered who backed Metal Brother.

"Okay, don't overdo it. Though Metal Brother is my brother, Flowing Snake isn't ours. You're making it hard for me," Xiao Huo said, his expression somber. He felt their actions contradicted Brother Ye's intentions. Brother Nan focused on cultivation and rarely managed these matters, leaving it to Rock and Xiao Metal. This was the result.

"Sorry, Brother Huo Zi, but I need this business." Huan Gui stared at Ning Qingxue.

Xiao Huo shook his head helplessly. He looked up, rubbing his eyes in disbelief. It was Ye Mo and Ning Qingxue. His face changed, and he bowed quickly, "B-Big Brother, you're back…"

Ye Mo sneered, scanning the businesses. As he was about to speak, he saw more thugs harassing a foreign merchant, almost dragging him away.

"Why is this trash in Flowing Snake? What is Fang Nan doing?" Ye Mo's temper flared. His company was in Flowing Snake; such actions, regardless of his product's effectiveness, harmed his business.

"Who do you think you are? Acting important? This isn't the place," Huan Gui, mistaking Ye Mo for Xiao Huo's relative, spoke contemptuously, ignoring Xiao Huo. He only respected him as Metal Brother's brother.

Slap—Xiao Huo slapped Huan Gui. "Get lost, even if you're Xiao Metal's man, I won't tolerate this. I'd hit Xiao Metal himself."

"Oh, Cheng Jihuo, you're so powerful. You're not the boss; how dare you hit my men?" Another young man arrived with two others, one in military attire—Xiao Metal, Fang Nan's other loyal man. The other was Rock, unchanged in two years.

"These people are unreasonable…" Ning Qingxue frowned.

"Reason… I am reason—" Xiao Metal started, then saw Ning Qingxue. He recognized her—a previous visitor treated as an important guest by Fang Nan, seemingly Ye Mo's woman. He felt uneasy.

He finally saw Ye Mo's cold face. If he could redo it, he wouldn't have looked at the woman first.

Xiao Metal's body trembled upon seeing Ye Mo—Brother Nan's Big Brother. He hadn't had the chance to address him. Brother Ye was back, and Huan Gui had harassed him.

Xiao Metal's heart pounded. It was over. He'd committed overlord business against the big boss. He wondered if Huan Gui had offended Ye Mo's woman.

"Metal brother, Xiao Huo's been preventing us from doing business. If he weren't Big Brother's brother…" Huan Gui stopped.

Xiao Metal slapped him and knelt before Ye Mo. Huan Gui was stunned.

"Brother Ye, I-I didn't know it was you," Xiao Metal trembled.

Ye Mo said coldly, "So, if it were someone else, you'd be allowed to do this?"

Xiao Metal remained silent. He knew it was true. Since Flowing Snake was theirs, and Big Brother forbade robbery, coerced business was acceptable.