Chapter Fifty-two: A Huge Secret

  Lu Guoyong gave a gift to "Hyena" Wang Qing, of course not a woman, but liquor, strong liquor. The packaging is very beautiful. Wang Qing took the wine to find Xiang Tianlong and said: "Tianlong brother, this was given to me by Lu Guoyong. I don't dare to swallow it alone, so I brought it to you."

  Ying Tianlong said: "You are a drunkard whose mind is not on wine, what's on your mind just say it straight."

  "I have no secrets in front of you." Wang Qing replied with emotion: "I think the master of the house should be very clear about the purpose of Luo Guoyong sending me good wine, so I won't say anything. I just came to ask, now that you're enjoying life to the fullest, surrounded by beautiful women, is it true that you've forgotten your hometown? That woman who came today was truly one in a hundred, even I was moved. Are you now indulging in pleasure and forgetting about your worries?"

  "Cut the crap, what's this 'pleasure without thinking of Shu' nonsense? Explain it clearly to me."

  "Hyena" Wang smiled mysteriously: "What's not clear about this? Life is short, as the saying goes, 'when you have wine, sing', how much life do we have? If it were me, I wouldn't go anywhere else. Every day there would be fine wine to drink and every night beautiful women to accompany me. On the island, with just one call, everyone would respond, and everyone would show respect. This kind of carefree life, will you still have it after leaving?"

  "You're right, these days are too beautiful, why should I leave? Where is it different to live, where is the yellow earth not buried?"

  Wang Qing said, "Is this what the eldest son of the Wang family really thinks?"

  Ying Tianlong replied, "King Qing, the 'Wild Dog', if you were in my position now, would you think of leaving? As you just said, let's drink and sing, how much longer can we live. I'm having a good life, why bother with trouble. Besides, even if this good life was won by me, Ying Tianlong, at the risk of my own life, I have no regrets. Without greater temptation, I will not move."

  "Hyena" Wang Qing's face turned very unsightly, and he was also helpless.

  "Do you have any other business? If not, I'm going to rest. Such a beauty is waiting for me in bed, and I can no longer bear it. Is one spring night worth a thousand pieces of gold?" Tian Long gave the order to expel the guest.

  Wang Qing hesitated and didn't move from his spot.

  Ying Tianlong looked at him with a mocking gaze, but in fact, Ying Tianlong had already guessed his purpose. He was eager to get started. Seeing himself surrounded by beautiful women every day, today's visitor was another stunning beauty. It would be false to say that Wang Qing wasn't jealous. This was also a pleasure-seeker, and when he was prosperous, there were many women around him. Now, being asked to live like an ascetic monk without any indulgences, could he really accept it?

  He's here to test himself. Ying Tianlong thought, you don't bring out the real thing, and think of using flowery words to deceive me, taking me for a three-year-old child. Why should I risk my life for you? Although the words didn't explicitly state it, Ying Tianlong had already cleverly used language to tactfully express his meaning, that without greater temptation, he wouldn't budge.

  What's this greater temptation? "Hyena", you figure it out yourself.

  Wang Qing was in a dilemma, walking was not an option, nor was not walking, he was so anxious that he broke out in a cold sweat.

  Ying Tianlong leaned his body against the recliner, closed his eyes, and swayed gently, looking completely relaxed.

  Wang Qing was so angry that he gritted his teeth.

  At last, he made up his mind: "Tian Long brother, I'll ask you one more question. What is the greater temptation you're referring to?"

  Ying Tianlong opened his eyes and looked at him, asking in return: "What do you think is the greatest pain of life?"

  "Hyena" Wang Qing was speechless.

  "It's just people living, but without money."

  Wang Qing sneered, his smile very unattractive. How could he not have answered such a simple question himself? It's true, what's the point of living without money? Might as well die. Isn't fighting and killing on the streets all about money anyway?

  Ying Tianlong said I'm now a prisoner, don't look at me being obeyed by everyone on the island of taking lives, but once I go out, I'll be penniless and broke, what's there to show off? Without a lot of cash, what can I do when I get out? Are you kidding me?

  Wang Qing nodded directly.

  Ying Tianlong deliberately let out a long yawn, with an expression that looked like he couldn't open his eyes: "It's getting late, I think you should rest too, so I won't keep you any longer." He then got up to leave.

  "Striped Dog" Wang Qing waved his hand and said, "Slow down, Tian Long brother. If I tell you a heaven-shaking secret, will you reconsider your decision to stay or leave?"

  "It depends on what kind of secret it is."

  Wang Qing first walked to the door and looked outside, seeing no one, then came back and closed the door, sitting in front of Ying Tianlong and saying: "Tianlong brother, have you heard about Chen Fu, the notorious poison master from the south?"

  He nodded and replied, "I've heard of him. He was ruthless and cruel, and amassed a large amount of wealth. In the end, he robbed a bank and got a huge sum of money, but was sentenced to death and his bones were reduced to ashes. What's the point of mentioning him?"

  Wang Qing said you only know one but not the other, Chen Fu is dead, but that sum of money has been missing until now, it's a huge amount of wealth, I'm afraid we won't be able to earn it in several lifetimes.

  "What's it to you anyway? It's none of our business, out of sight, out of mind."

  "Mistake, if you want it, you can get it."

  "Are you kidding me? This money isn't even yours, what makes you think you can be so generous? Have you taken the wrong medicine or something?"

  Wang Qing said, "Don't be impatient, listen to me slowly: 'This Chen Fu, I've dealt with him before. He's ruthless and cunning, but also extremely intelligent. In his territory, he can be said to have absolute control, even local officials follow his lead and dance to his tune. If it weren't for someone exposing him, he might still be living a life of luxury and indulgence.'"

  Seeing that Tianlong was gradually becoming interested, Wang Qing continued: "Chen Fu is dead, but he transferred all his assets abroad, and no one knows which bank or what the password is. There's another thing that can be fatal, it's the numbers and names of many high-ranking officials who received bribes from him, this is what the police want to find most."

  Yīng Tiān Lóng said: "This thing also evaporated along with his wealth in the mortal world, right?"

  Wang Qing nodded.

  "What's the point of telling me all this? I'm not a detective like Holmes, and even if I were, I wouldn't be able to figure it out."

  "You may not be able to detect it, but someone knows where this asset is and only he can get this property."

  "Who did you say?"

  "Distant as the horizon, near at hand."

  "Dragon in Heaven" looked at him and asked: "My god, isn't it you?"

  "Hyena" shook his head and replied: "Of course it won't be me."

  Ying Tianlong leaned his body against the armchair and said sarcastically, "You're not trying to get rid of me, are you?"

  Wang Qing said no, this person is on the island of Duoming.

  Ying Tianlong suddenly stood up, grabbed Wang Qing's hand and asked urgently: "You said, who is it?"

  "Lu Guoyong."

  "Lu Guoyong, how could it be him?" Ying Tianlong asked Wang Qing with a feigned puzzled expression.

  "Chen Fu and Luo Guoyong were once inseparable brothers, so close that they could have worn the same pair of pants. When Chen Fu knew his time was running out, he spent some time alone with Luo Guoyong, entrusting him with many things, including the disposition of his assets. But Luo Guoyong was also a piece of crap, and not long after Chen Fu's death, he too ended up in prison, refusing to admit that he had ever been friends with Chen Fu, and so the matter was dropped."

  How did you know these things, Tianlong?

  "There is no wall in the world that doesn't let wind through, a woman who was close to Luo Guanzhong told me this. This woman was also pitiful, she died in a car accident. After identification by traffic police, it was determined as a normal traffic accident."

  "Killing to silence, huh."

  "Yes, it's obvious."

  Ying Tianlong closed his eyes and thought, it seemed that this matter was indeed a cause-and-effect chain. Chen Fu's cunning and Luo Guoyong's cautiousness made the entire event confusing and unclear. It was like a tangled ball of yarn, impossible to cut through or untangle. And so, there were the subsequent plans and arrangements, and he himself became the best candidate to ultimately unravel this tangled mess.

  But since the play has already started, as an actor I must fully commit myself to it. I have to act well and convincingly in order to be worthy of the audience. Tian Long opened his eyes and said: "Haven't you heard of this saying? 'The world is full of people seeking profit, all are coming for gain.' I understand your meaning now, which is that you want me to help Luo Guo swim escape from the Island of Death. What benefits can I get?"

  Wang Qing said don't worry about this, your share won't be lessened.

  Tian Long let out a cold laugh: "My share, how much is it worth? Are you going to decide with your red mouth and white teeth? What are you, can you represent Luo Guoyong? How much is your share? Do you think escaping from the island is as easy as taking a train ride? Wait until you've got all these settled, then let Luo Guoyong come find me to talk."

  "Hyena" Wang Qing replied, "This is natural, but this matter is not trivial. Today I told you, can't make a big fuss about it, otherwise, we won't be able to escape, and even our heads may not be guaranteed."

  Ying Tianlong waved his hand: "I know the pros and cons of this matter, no need for you to instruct me."

  "Hyena" Wang Qing says goodbye and leaves.

  Ying Tianlong found Yin Tao and told him that the fish had started biting the hook.