"Lead the way!"
Hei Shan Long Wang had the waitress lead the way, and he left the office, heading directly to the challenge site.
At this moment, Li Yang had indeed passed the fourth challenge, and even the fifth challenge appraiser had surrendered. However, when Li Yang went to see Hei Shan Long Wang, he was stopped by his subordinates.
"Sir, our Master Hei is currently handling important matters and cannot be disturbed. If you wish to see Master Hei, please wait until he finishes his business before seeing him," a subordinate blocked Li Yang and said.
"Your rule is that as long as I successfully complete the challenge, I can see him at any time. Now that I want to see him, do I still need your permission?"
Li Yang's expression turned displeased, and he glared at them coldly, saying, "You'd better move aside quickly, or I will bring about the ruin of your Black Dragon Stone Gambling Pavilion."
"Sir, we apologize, but we cannot let you pass. If you insist on causing trouble, we will not let you leave here standing," the subordinate continued to block him.
"Heh, everyone, you all see this. The dignified Black Dragon Stone Gambling Pavilion is going back on its word. They even want to lay hands on people. Does anyone have a phone? Take a picture of their actions and post it online."
"I'd like to see how much external public opinion the Black Dragon Stone Gambling Pavilion can withstand, unless Hei Shan Long Wang no longer wants to do business in the provincial capital."
Li Yang naturally would not waste time fighting with them. Since he had chosen to take on the challenge, he naturally had a way to deal with Hei Shan Long Wang.
The higher Hei Shan Long Wang's status was in the provincial capital, the more he would fear damage to his reputation, which would be a fatal blow to him.
And with so many spectators present, they were Li Yang's witnesses.
What Hei Shan Long Wang's subordinates were doing now had already incited the public's outrage.
After Li Yang finished speaking, someone in the crowd immediately stood up and said, "What this young man said is right. We all know the rules of the Black Dragon Stone Gambling Pavilion. Before, no one could consecutively pass five challenges, so no one knew that the Black Dragon Stone Gambling Pavilion would go back on its word."
"But the actions of the Black Dragon Stone Gambling Pavilion today are truly infuriating. Let's all take pictures of their actions and post them online."
"That's right, such malicious behavior must not be tolerated."
As the audience spoke, they took out their phones and began filming the staff of the Black Dragon Stone Gambling Pavilion.
At this, the subordinates who had just made threats became timid.
If the pavilion's reputation was ruined because of him, Hei Shan Long Wang would surely kill him.
His eyes darted around, and he suddenly stepped forward and commanded, "Listen to me, all of you. I order you to put down your phones. If anyone dares to film, they are making an enemy of Hei Shan Long Wang, and I will make sure you all suffer the consequences."
After he finished speaking, many subordinates simultaneously rushed towards the audience, quickly surrounding them.
Everyone was suddenly frightened and cowered together.
"Stop!"
Just then, a shout came from outside the crowd.
Everyone looked and saw a man in a black robe, with a carving of an open-mouthed black dragon on his face, walking over with two experts.
Upon seeing him, all the subordinates bowed respectfully, moved aside, and waited for orders with their heads lowered.
This person was the boss of the provincial capital's underworld, the renowned Hei Shan Long Wang!
He was a man whom even the richest man in the provincial capital had to show some respect.
Li Yang turned to look at this person and immediately guessed his identity. He said coldly, "Is Sister Yan with you? I've come to find Sister Yan. You'd better release her quickly."
"Young man, the person you're looking for is indeed with me, and I guarantee you, she is perfectly fine right now."
Hei Shan Long Wang walked over slowly and looked at Li Yang seriously, saying, "As long as you agree to cooperate with me, I can return her to you completely unharmed."
"Cooperate with you? I'm just an ordinary person, and this is our first meeting. What is there for us to cooperate on?" Li Yang asked curiously.
"Young man, you are too humble. I just heard that you passed my challenges in just a few minutes. In the entire provincial capital, no one has been able to do this so far, yet you have achieved it. This shows that your strength is very great."
"I, Hei Shan Long Wang, admire people like you the most. That's why I'm seeking your cooperation. I want you to become the appraiser at my stone gambling venue. From now on, we brothers will share blessings and hardships together."
"As long as you agree, I, Hei Shan Long Wang, will never treat you unfairly. Of course, I won't ask for a single cent of the money Hao Yan Yan owes me," Hei Shan Long Wang said very generously.
"You're that generous?"
Li Yang smiled disdainfully, but his expression quickly turned cold again, saying, "If you truly consider me a friend, then release her first. We can discuss cooperation afterward. Since you want to cooperate with me, you should show your sincerity first, instead of using my friend to threaten me."
"Hahaha!"
Upon hearing this, Hei Shan Long Wang couldn't help but burst into laughter and applauded a few times, saying, "Not only is this young man's appraisal skill superb, but his wisdom is also so high. I am truly impressed."
"You are right. I should show some sincerity when inviting you to be an appraiser. But if I release Hao Yan Yan and you refuse me, wouldn't I be lifting a rock only to drop it on my own feet?"
"I worked hard to capture Hao Yan Yan. I can't just let her go so easily because of your words."
"You can rest assured, as soon as you agree to cooperate, I will release her immediately, without any further ado."
"What do you want me to do? Besides a pile of stones and jade, there's nothing else here. You don't need me to appraise these things; your five master appraisers are already enough for you!" Li Yang shrugged.
"Young man, I, Hei Shan Long Wang, am not only in charge of this stone gambling venue in the provincial capital's antique circle. Wherever antiques are involved, you will find Hei Shan Long Wang. I even have businesses in the capital."
Hei Shan Long Wang's smile did not diminish. He then took out a Black Dragon Token from his person and handed it to Li Yang, saying, "As long as you agree to cooperate with me, I can guarantee that you can walk sideways throughout the entire provincial capital."
"Of course, if you become my appraiser, I won't treat you like those five, keeping you confined to a shop and serving me every day. Instead, you can move freely and only need to appear to help me with appraisals when I require it."
"This should be easy for you, and it is also the greatest sincerity I offer in inviting you to help me. What do you think?"
"It sounds pretty good. I'm willing to help you, but you need to let me see Sister Yan first. If she is truly unharmed, I will agree to be your appraiser." Li Yang thought carefully. With the conditions he had proposed, there were indeed no disadvantages for him.
This Hei Shan Long Wang did not seem like a completely bad person. Cooperating with him, as long as no wrongdoings were involved, was acceptable.