Zhou Tong, with his exceptional talent in martial arts, had reached the pinnacle of military freestyle fighting and grappling at a young age, achieving complete mastery of Ming Jin (a type of internal energy). This earned him Zhou Tong's appreciation, who took him in as a lay disciple of Shaolin Temple and taught him the extremely powerful Vajra Finger technique. Only then could Shu Yi achieve his current success and reach new heights.
The sharp screech did not really frighten Li Yang. If it were someone like Zhu Gan who used it, Li Yang would definitely have to be cautious. Li Yang had to be very careful in dealing with Zhu Gan's Netherworld Claws, and he had to take advantage of various conditions and advantages to cripple him. Moreover, he paid a huge price, as Card God DARK Lin Feng was seriously injured.
However, Shu Yi's current level is far inferior to that of Zhu Gan. Although he is a renowned expert who can make a name for himself in the region, he is no match for a legendary expert like Li Yang.
Li Yang merely shifted his feet, dodging the fierce and powerful grab. With a tremor, his single hand, like an eagle's claw, struck with lightning speed, silently seizing Shu Yi's arm. With a slight exertion, Shu Yi's pulse was immediately suppressed. Shu Yi shuddered, his strength suddenly gone, his face turning ashen. But then he exclaimed in surprise, "The Vajra Finger? You know that too? Are you a Shaolin disciple?"
"Hehe... No, I didn't use the Vajra Finger technique."
He used the Netherworld Claw technique, which he secretly learned while sparring with the bamboo pole. Masters at the Grandmaster level and above can adapt any martial art to their own use; they can grasp the underlying principles with a single glance and then execute it. Therefore, those who reach this level of martial arts can establish their own school, become Grandmasters, create their own styles, and stand tall in the world, revered by all!
"Oh. Right, thinking about it carefully, it's a bit surprising that it's similar to the Vajra Finger! But your martial arts are indeed superb, reaching the level of a grandmaster. I am no match for you!" Shu Yi said sadly.
It's truly disheartening to think that after decades of hard work and what I consider to be extraordinary achievements, I was defeated by a boy who is not even twenty years old.
"You don't need to feel inferior. Let me tell you, I dare say there are only a handful of people like me in the whole world!" Li Yang comforted Shu Yi. It was indeed an extremely rare and indescribable chance for someone like him to meet an immortal. However, when he thought about the spirit world that the immortal in the black ring had mentioned, he had a strange feeling. Could it be that there was an even more extraordinary world outside of this ordinary world?
"Phew... Yes, I think so too. It's lucky that I met someone like you!" Shu Yi quickly recovered and regained his composure, saying.
“That’s right. You’re very lucky. This also shows that we are destined to be together. If you follow me from now on, I think your world will be completely different!” Li Yang said confidently.
"I hope so too!" Shu Yi said expectantly.
"Are you still a virgin?" Li Yang suddenly asked with a strange expression.
Shu Yi blushed immediately. He joined the army at the age of eighteen and trained hard in the army. Even after he was discharged, he was still a virgin. Isn't there a saying that after serving in the army for three years, even a sow can be as beautiful as Diao Chan? It can be seen how perverted soldiers are.
"Of course not!" Shu Yi said, extremely concerned about saving face.
Li Yang took the lead and said, "Alright, since you're no longer a virgin, I'll give you a mission. It'll also be your first mission after joining the Bagua Sect!" As he spoke, Li Yang took out his phone.
"What mission?" Shu Yi asked in surprise.
"A pledge of loyalty!" Li Yang said.
"A pledge of allegiance?" Shu Yi frowned, not expecting that joining the Bagua Sect would have such a requirement.
“Yes. After all, although you are very powerful and have high martial arts skills, you have not made any contribution to the Bagua Sect. If I give you too high a position, there will definitely be people who are dissatisfied,” Li Yang explained.
“I understand that. So tell me, what kind of pledge of allegiance?” Shu Yi nodded.
"Do you think she's pretty? Qiu Shi's wife!" Li Yang said, pointing at the woman.
"Very beautiful!" Shu Yi was a little embarrassed. He had just seen the woman's naked body, which was truly stunning and had aroused his most primal urges.
“Okay, since she looks so pretty, I’ll let you sleep with her once. You should be able to do that, right?” Li Yang said, surprising everyone.
"What? You want me to sleep with her?" Shu Yi was astonished, his jaw almost dropped to the ground, and his heart nearly jumped out of his chest.
"You, you can't do this to me..." the woman said, looking at Li Yang with a mournful expression. After learning Li Yang's identity, she knew she had no chance of turning the tables today. Even someone like Qiu Shi had been brought down by him; now, in the entire Jiangdong City, few could rival Li Yang. If Qiu Shi was no match, she couldn't think of anyone else who could oppose Li Yang.
"Don't want to? I won't believe you unless you do something that earns my trust!" Li Yang said coldly. "If you move me, I'll keep my word and help you get Qiu Shi's remaining assets. Anyway, Qiu Shi is like this now; even if he recovers, he'll be a cripple!" Li Yang kicked Qiu Shi. While twisting his limbs, Li Yang had also broken his tendons.
He's a complete useless person!
"If you don't hurry up, I'm telling you, Qiu Shi is about to bleed to death!" Li Yang said unhurriedly.
“I… fine!” Qiu Shi’s wife gave in.
"And you?" Li Yang looked at Shu Yi. Shu Yi's face was flushed, and his eyes darted away, avoiding eye contact with Qiu Shi's naked wife. As a man, although he was loyal, principled, and very patient, he still began to waver when faced with the ultimate temptation—a woman. Especially since this woman was so beautiful; he had even seen her naked, and his heart had already begun to flutter. Now, he had the chance to have her for free; it would be inhuman for him not to be tempted.
Shu Yi was too embarrassed to agree directly, as that would make him seem lecherous and shameless, but he didn't object either. Li Yang took this as a yes and chuckled, "Don't be so nervous. If you're with me, you'll have plenty of money and beautiful women. A man should live life to the fullest, enjoying the excitement. Women, money, status, and power—you can't have any of them! Here, this is my phone. I'll take some pictures of you two doing this. You don't need to show your face, but she has to, understand?" Li Yang handed his phone to Shu Yi and said.
Shu Yi nodded and took the phone. Li Yang left the bedroom, closing the door behind him. He then went to the living room to admire Qiu Shi's old house. He had to admit, it had quite a bit of taste; the furnishings and decorations reflected a certain level of sophistication.
The bedroom had good soundproofing, but Li Yang had damaged the window, rendering it ineffective. Moreover, Li Yang's ears were incredibly sharp; the strange crackling and groaning sounds coming from the bedroom reached him. He couldn't help but smile; everything was under control. Now it was time to expose the dark secrets of all the companies within the Hongtu Group. Li Yang entered Qiu Shi's study, where there was a computer that Qiu Shi had used.
Li Yang sat down and quickly wrote a password-cracking hacking program. He turned on his computer, then wrote another hacking and decryption program, easily gaining access to Qiu Shi's computer and freely roaming around on it.
Chapter 725: The Storm Begins
Li Yang retrieved and compiled all the insider information about Hongtu Group that Lei Xin and the others had gone to great lengths to obtain, as well as the information he had obtained from hacking into Hongtu Group's internal servers last time. He picked out some insider information about Hongtu Group's self-dealing, speculative buying and selling, falsely inflating housing purchase rates, as well as some shoddy workmanship and collusion between officials and businessmen, and organized them into a complete document. In addition, after opening Qiu Shi's personal computer, he obtained a lot of insider information, which was even more incisive and lethal, making Li Yang very happy. This was an extra gain.
He knew he would find something unexpected on Qiu Shi's personal computer, but what surprised him even more was that he found something that excited him in a document.
It was none other than Qiu Shi's personal diary. I never thought that this bastard would have the habit of writing a personal diary. There must be many unknown things in it. Li Yang opened Qiu Shi's personal diary document with a wicked pleasure of peeping into people's privacy.
But when he saw the contents of the diary, he became even more aroused. Although it was not about company secrets or power-money transactions, it was full of sex scandals and sex diaries. They were all records of his sexual encounters with certain famous models, young actresses, and mistresses, including specific details, personal experiences, and summaries.
The content is extremely explicit, practically a brilliant erotic novel, a textbook for male development, filled with a myriad of techniques and various SM and perverse content, such as whipping, candle wax torture, anal enema, and other incredibly complex and exciting scenarios. It even includes accounts of high-ranking female employees and secretaries from companies, as well as some socialites and wealthy wives.
Li Yang stared, his face flushed, marveling at how much more cunning this woman was than him. He thought to himself, "How many women have I had? I'm already considered a lecherous scoundrel." But compared to this vile woman, Li Yang was nothing, a mere novice. The further he flipped through the diary, the more fascinating it became. When Li Yang discovered many unbelievable contents, he was utterly astonished.
This guy was actually a high-level member of a wife-swapping club, and a behind-the-scenes shareholder of a masquerade ball. The name "wife-swapping club" is self-explanatory. What's impressive about Qiu Shi is that he doesn't bring his own wife. Instead, he hires a high-class prostitute—a woman of exceptional beauty and figure, the kind of woman an ordinary man could never have in his entire life. Of course, the price is also quite substantial, easily exceeding six figures. By pretending to be his wife and joining the club, Qiu Shi can satisfy his craving for married women. He has many records of the pleasurable experiences he had with the wives of successful men, which he finds very exciting and nostalgic.
Of course, what was even more exciting was attending those masquerade balls. Every member's privacy was strictly protected by the club. All participants had to understand the rules; everyone's identity was mysterious and unknown. Every member understood that they were there to have fun, and no one should ask about the other's identity, status, or any personal questions. Everyone wore a mask and entered the club to find a target. Once two people clicked, the club offered single luxury rooms where they could go to bed and seek various thrills. Even during the passionate moments after entering the club, the two still didn't know each other's identities because the masks couldn't be removed once inside, unless one voluntarily removed them to disregard their privacy. After that, no one could interfere.
Yes, but you removed it yourself, and you have no right to demand that someone else remove it. The thrill of this club lies in its mystery—an extremely beautiful and sexy woman captivates you, making you unable to control yourself, even leading to love at first sight, yet you have no information about her, no certainty about when you'll meet her again, or how to be sure it's her!
As one of the major shareholders, Qiu Shi naturally had the right to know some extremely secret and internal matters. Therefore, he used his power to actively pursue and seduce these women when exceptionally outstanding women appeared among the members.
Li Yang glanced at the identities of the two club's main leaders; both were related to Qiu Shi, and Qiu Shi had been involved in both. A thought flashed through Li Yang's mind: if this bastard could run a club like this, so could he.
Opening casinos is one aspect. Although it is prohibited, it is not absolutely prohibited. It is much better than drug trafficking, and many people support it. After all, there are many high-ranking officials in China who are keen on gambling. If they can't do it in the mainland, they go to Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, or the high seas. They have embezzled so much money, and they can't just save it. They might as well go out and gamble for excitement.
Li Yang nodded slightly. Since you've opened a wife-swapping club and a masquerade club, why can't I open a club for socialites and wealthy women? With Xue Tao, Chu Hong, and Cao Xin involved, and even Cao Xin's mother, Gao Tie's wife, and others—these prominent and influential women in Jiangdong City—leading the club would definitely have a strong appeal and become another new money-making machine.
Of course, the various games and handsome guys prepared were an open secret; everyone who went in understood once they started playing. Li Yang couldn't help but chuckle. There are two kinds of people whose money is easiest to earn: children and teenagers, and women!