chapter 31 godmother crisis

Tyler Luo suddenly thought of the absurd and entangled night he had spent with Ella Luo at the bar last time, and couldn't help but smile wryly. At the Golden Joy Bar, Tyler didn't go to the bar counter but chose a spot near the wall to sit. He ordered some snacks and a dozen beers, and Tyler Luo was drinking quite merrily by himself. Around ten o'clock in the evening, the bar suddenly became much busier. The area where he was sitting was packed with people. "Do you mind if I sit here?" A middle-aged man pointed to the seat opposite Tyler at that time. "Feel free, it's unoccupied," Tyler Luo responded without looking at him, continuing to drink his beer. The man took a bottle from the beers Tyler had ordered,"Then you wouldn't mind if I drink one too, right?" "Help yourself," Tyler Luo smiled, meeting the man's gaze and then looking away, "Any news lately?" "I just arrived in Fenghuang City with three members of my team. We've already found a place to settle. As for intelligence, there's nothing much useful. But it seems like someone intentionally leaked the news of your arrival in Fenghuang City," the middle-aged man said casually, sipping his beer. Tyler Luo nodded and didn’t say much. These people were transferred from his organization, naturally taking charge of the intelligence network he needed. Despite their ordinary appearance, each of them was a national-level technical talent. And this middle-aged man, though appearing in his thirties or forties, was actually in his twenties, disguised by makeup. "But tonight we received a message. The woman known as the Godmother of the Underworld, Scarlett Qin, will appear here tonight. Scarlett Qin is Brian Qin's sister, the wife of Justin Chen, the Godfather of Fenghuang City's underworld." "Oh?" Tyler Luo's interest piqued, he glanced around and asked, "What is Scarlett Qin doing here?" "You're out of the loop. This place is Cheng Gang's territory. As the Godmother of the Underworld, Scarlett Qin often appears in their venues. Unlike Justin Chen's fierce character, Scarlett Qin's strength lies in her management skills. Cheng Gang’s current status owes much to Scarlett Qin." "Turns out she's a female Zhuge Liang," Tyler Luo commented with a smile, then fell silent, drinking his beer, lost in thought. Around eleven o'clock, there was some commotion outside, but it wasn't too out of the ordinary for a lively bar. However, a group that walked in still attracted a lot of attention. The leader was a woman, wearing high heels and a bodycon dress. The security guards at the bar seemed to be making way for her. But looking at them, each one of them seemed fierce and formidable. "That's Scarlett Qin," the man sitting opposite Tyler Luo said in a hushed tone. Tyler Luo nodded silently, his gaze fixed on Scarlett Qin. She appeared to be in her late twenties, exuding mature charm, with shoulder-length hair that looked refreshing. Her dress accentuated her fiery figure. Scarlett Qin didn’t bring many people inside with her. More bodyguards were outside, and the inside was under surveillance. If anyone acted out of line, they would be immediately caught. Finally, only Scarlett Qin and two bodyguards remained, walking on her left and right. She didn't leave but walked around the hall. Although many were curious about her identity at first, those who recognized her warned their friends to avoid trouble. There had been incidents where drunk men tried to harass Scarlett Qin, only to be found drowned in a river the next day. Of course, the investigations all ended inconclusively, but everyone knew who was responsible. So, anyone aware of Scarlett Qin’s identity dared not act rashly. In the end, Scarlett Qin and her entourage sat down in a booth not far from Tyler Luo. "The bodyguards with Scarlett Qin are no ordinary men. I heard they are very skilled." "Mhm, I can see that." Tyler Luo nodded, and they continued to speak intermittently. But Tyler's gaze often swept over Scarlett Qin, seemingly looking for some breakthrough. He thought if he hadn't encountered her, he would have let it be, but now that he had, he felt obligated to act. Tyler Luo had already dealt with Brian Qin, who was no threat to his life. But Justin Chen, Scarlett Qin's husband, actually sent people after Tyler, which made Tyler decide to eliminate Justin Chen. For those who wanted to kill him, Tyler Luo was never merciful. Even if that person was a scion of the Luo family, like Kevin Luo. Tyler hadn't acted against Kevin Luo yet, only because the time wasn't right. But if he encountered Kevin Luo again, Tyler wouldn’t remain passive, despite having dealt him a blow last time. Scarlett Qin's companions seemed a bit restrained, obviously feeling the pressure with the Godmother of Fenghuang City's underworld nearby. Scarlett Qin, of course, was well aware of their concerns. After a few rounds of drinks, she stood up,"Continue drinking, I'm going to walk around. There have been too many complaints about the bar lately, which isn’t good." No one dared object, even the bar manager was obsequious. No one followed Scarlett Qin, but everyone kept an eye on her, with surveillance cameras tracking her every move, fearing any mishap. "I'm leaving too," the middle-aged man stood up and didn't say anything more to Tyler Luo. But sitting in his original position, Tyler Luo continued to drink, his mind racing,"Interesting, something about Scarlett Qin seems off tonight." Among all the people present, Tyler Luo keenly sensed a faint killing intent directed at Scarlett Qin. It was well-concealed, difficult for most to detect. If Tyler hadn't just happened to see it, he probably wouldn't have noticed. With his keen senses, Tyler Luo was quite confident in identifying such intentions. Rubbing his temples, Tyler Luo focused his attention on a corner. Looking past the tables, he saw three young men, about his age, laughing and drinking, but they concealed several daggers. Tyler Luo gasped, feeling a piercing pain in his head as if he had been deeply stabbed with a needle. He quickly closed his eyes and rubbed his temples. Though he didn’t understand why he suddenly had this x-ray vision, Tyler Luo wasn’t going to waste it. But it only lasted a few seconds; any longer would cause unbearable headaches. "Hope there's no severe side effect." Slowly opening his eyes, Tyler Luo continued to observe those men, wondering how they planned to act. Everyone knew about Justin Chen's ruthlessness and his vengeful nature. He was merciless with enemies, and many of his rivals ended up dead, with their families ruined. Even the police had difficulty dealing with him, suggesting Justin Chen had powerful backers. But those connections were well-hidden, known only to a few high-ups. Abigail Ning from the police once planned to target Justin Chen, but her plans were abruptly disrupted. Therefore, Justin Chen's dominance in Fenghuang City's underworld wasn't baseless. Coupled with Scarlett Qin’s adept management, they thrived. Yet, someone dared to target Scarlett Qin, piquing Tyler Luo's curiosity about their identity and affiliations. Regardless of their affiliation, it was of no concern to Tyler Luo. He had spared Brian Qin to find an opportunity to connect with Fenghuang City's underworld. Now that Cheng Gang wanted him dead, Tyler Luo saw an opening to target Justin Chen. Tyler Luo was curious to see for himself what the notorious and ruthless Godfather of the underworld was like. And tonight, an unexpected drama was about to unfold. Tyler Luo ate his snacks, watching the surroundings, seemingly waiting for the show to begin. After making a round in the bar, Scarlett Qin returned to the booth. At eleven o'clock, a specific performance started at the bar. People cheered as if on stimulants. In the center of the dance floor, a platform rose, and three scantily clad nightclub dancers started their seductive moves around the pole. Tyler Luo shook his head, uninterested in such vulgar displays, wondering why so many men were fascinated by them. Just then, the noise escalated. The three men who were previously sitting and drinking had positioned themselves in three different directions around Scarlett Qin, one of them approaching her first, the others following with a slight delay. Seeing the lively scene, Scarlett Qin couldn't help but laugh,"Won't you join the dance?" When the Godmother spoke, who would dare to refuse? They all stood up, laughing and joining the dance floor. The two bodyguards on either side of Scarlett Qin remained vigilant. Although it was their territory, there was always a chance of an accident. This showed their professionalism. At least, from their tense muscles, Tyler Luo could tell these two were highly alert. He wondered if they noticed the three dangerous men approaching. "The Godmother of the Underworld," Tyler Luo murmured, finishing another bottle of beer, his eyes still fixed on the unfolding scene. Unaware of the impending danger, Scarlett Qin was slightly intrigued, oblivious to the crisis drawing near.