vstars Chapter 376 Thief: We don't want Dragon City Market anymore!
Chapter 376 Thief: We don't want Dragon City Market anymore!
Two days later, in the city of ruins, in a familiar dark corner.
A familiar group of people gathered here again.
Previously, when they separated, thanks to Ying Gou's idea, they completely changed their strategy towards Longcheng. Instead of using force to fight Longcheng, they decided to steal and cheat.
After returning, the group of leaders immediately prepared to make a big splash and rake in huge profits in Dragon City.
But now, the group of people have reunited, and their faces have all turned very gloomy.
"Let's all share our thoughts!"
The short, hook-nosed man scanned the room and asked coldly, "In the past two days, our various factions have lost more than 30 brothers. What should we do now?"
These words made everyone's faces grow even more somber.
"What else can we do? That monkey has no sportsmanship!" one of them said through gritted teeth.
Since Dragon City opened up and allowed people to enter Dragon City for trading.
For several days in a row, multiple thefts occurred each day.
These events were both retaliations by various forces for their dissatisfaction with Dragon City and a means for them to make money.
They are not known for their military prowess, but rather for their cunning and deceit.
They are most adept at using all sorts of underhanded and dirty tricks.
But now, a monkey has suddenly appeared in Dragon City.
Once they found out the other party's identity, they were filled with hatred.
This monkey is none other than the number one thief in the dark corners of the City of Ruins, the King of Stealing.
There are only wrong names, not wrong nicknames!
Monkeys are top-notch spies, and their skill in stealing is unparalleled.
He also spent years mingling in the streets and knew other spies and thieves inside and out.
After this monkey joined Longcheng, it went on a crazy spree of catching thieves.
In just two or three days, the monkeys caught more than 30 thieves.
After all... thieves usually operate in groups of at least two or three.
If they encounter a major client, multiple people might even work together to cover for them.
If this situation is caught, the whole operation can be shut down, and a whole bunch of people can be caught at once!
Because of this, the monkey was able to advance its task progress to 30% in just a few days!
"That damned monkey!" another fat leader clenched his fists and cursed, "Has he forgotten his origins? He'll follow whoever feeds him! Damn it!"
This chieftain came from a small tribe, and the tribe didn't have many skilled thieves to begin with.
As a result, after much difficulty, he managed to steal several thousand dragon coins, thinking he could make a small fortune.
Unexpectedly, before these companions could even enjoy the money in their pockets, they were caught by the monkeys.
This time, they really lost both their wife and their army!
"Sigh...that's not even the worst part."
A greasy, fat man with a constant smile shook his head and sighed, "Newbies can't steal much at all, but Monkey basically knows all the thieves who have made a name for themselves in the City of Ruins. As soon as they enter Dragon City, Monkey will immediately target them."
Moreover, all the thieves who were caught met with extremely tragic ends.
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions changed again, turning ashen.
If caught, anyone who steals more than 1,000 yuan will have at least one hand cut off.
If the amount exceeds two thousand yuan, their hands will be chopped off.
These thieves weren't particularly skilled; they relied solely on their own two hands to make a living.
Once you lose your hand, you're completely useless and can only wait to die.
“Now, even if I give my brothers three times the commission, they still won’t go to Dragon City to make a living.” The greasy fat man shrugged with a wry smile, then slowly stood up and sighed, “So, our Miaokong tribe has decided to withdraw from the Dragon City market.”
After saying that, he turned and left.
"Our Thousand Hands Clan... is also withdrawing from the Dragon City Market."
"Our Ghost Hand organization is also withdrawing!"
Everyone else shook their heads at this.
soon.
People gradually stood up, saying they would never dare to come to Longcheng to freeload again.
There was no other way; even if they couldn't succeed elsewhere, they still had a chance to escape.
In Dragon City, with Monkey, the master thief, around, no one can escape.
……
Dragon City, Inner City, City Lord's Mansion.
"Brother, great news!" Honglian walked in, her ruby-like eyes brimming with joy. "Ever since you recruited that monkey as a contract officer in the patrol department, the security in Dragon City has improved significantly. Look, take a look..."
The red-haired girl spoke while smiling and handing over a report.
"Let me see."
Xiao Yu took the report, glanced at it, and smiled with satisfaction.
On the first day, more than 15 thefts occurred.
The stolen money, plus what the monkey himself stole, amounted to a staggering 12 dragon coins.
This is absolutely a huge disaster for Dragon City.
Fortunately, the monkey stepped in and exposed a group of spies, quickly recovering nearly 5 yuan.
Then, the five thieves were executed in public, which shocked many people.
The next day, those forces, seemingly seeking revenge against Dragon City, sent out even more thieves and spies to sabotage the city in secret.
What these people didn't know was...
As soon as they entered Dragon City and whispered among themselves, they were spotted by three beast-eared girls.
Then, let the monkeys keep an eye on these people.
They were just waiting for them to steal pedestrians' belongings before they were arrested.
Then, the execution was carried out in public...
After three consecutive days, most of the thieves became afraid.
I don't even dare to come to Lung Shing for normal shopping anymore!
What if you accidentally get the urge to steal something and end up losing your hands?
"Because of the improved security, Longcheng's prestige has increased even more. In the past two days, the number of customers entering Longcheng has increased by 30% to 40%. The turnover on the first day was only 500,000 to 600,000... The turnover the day before yesterday exceeded one million! Yesterday it even reached 125 million!" Honglian turned to the next page and showed it to Xiao Yu.
Clearly, the previous theft had no impact on Longcheng.
On the contrary, it has further enhanced Longcheng's prestige and influence.
"Not bad!" Xiao Yu nodded, then looked at the red-haired girl and asked, "How have things been since we arrived in the City of Ruins?"
Although he can scan with his mental power.
But I'm too lazy to use my talent unless I have to.
It would be too boring to rely on talent to solve everything.
"Let me take a look first!" Upon hearing Xiao Yu's question, Honglian immediately opened her small notebook and began to report: "First, the commercial street. As mentioned before, the daily turnover is still rising. It is estimated that it will likely break through the 150 million mark today!"
"150?"
Even Xiao Yu was slightly taken aback upon hearing this number.
150 million energy stones!
In other words, he can evolve a seventh-tier pet every day if he wants to!
"I'll evolve those phoenix-tailed chickens later," Xiao Yu decided.
"How is the plan to recruit students and blacksmiths progressing?"
"As for students, we've already recruited over a hundred." Honglian turned to the next page, which recorded the recruitment situation in the City of Ruins. "These students all come from well-off families; poor people can't afford living expenses."
Students who come to Longcheng to study do not pay any tuition or fees.
Even the costs of textbooks and charcoal pencils were covered by Longcheng.
The only thing students have to pay is a monthly living allowance of one thousand yuan, paid annually.
Moreover, to ensure health and nutrition, the students' meals are comparable to those in a gourmet restaurant.
A mere thousand energy stones is only a fraction of what's needed!
"Here's a note for you..."
Xiao Yu thought for a moment, tapped the table with his finger, and reminded, "In the future, when we stop in major cities, we will open up 20-50 places for impoverished students separately, select impoverished students with good talent and character, and let them work part-time while studying."
Children don't cost much, and Longcheng can afford it.
Although he implemented elite education.
But... based on past life experience, those who truly reach the very top...
Most of them come from impoverished families.
The hardships and poverty experienced from childhood make it easier to develop a resilient character.
Of course, many more people will still succumb to poverty and lose their ambition.
But Xiao Yu can make a fortune as long as he invests in one or two people!