Chapter 39：The Mafia King strikes a deal

Mrs. Lu saw her severed arm on the floor. Blood profusely started to bleed from her wound. Tears and snot covered her mouth as she gasped in pain. "Ahhh…my arm…"

Mr. Lu was horrified. "Y-You you...what did you do!? How could you go this far?"

Wei was impassive. "Lihua's cheek was even redder than this. I cannot tolerate anybody touching her. I would have killed you for what you did."

He calmly sat on his King seat and looked at them as he rested his head on his palm.

"But I don't want her to get her into trouble anymore especially when I have already killed your daughter."

They froze.

"W-what? Jie…what are you saying…?" Mr. Lu's voice trembled.

Mrs. Lu felt dizzy by the blood loss but the mention of Lu Jie jolted her in shock. "K-killed? What...are you…"

"She was bullying my woman. So I killed her. There is no use of finding her anymore," he stood up and slowly walked in front of them. "And now if you don't want me to kill you, then withdraw your complaint. Otherwise, die."

They trembled and shook in fear. His gaze was so cold and unfeeling that it sent shivers down their spine. There was not even a trace of emotion in his eyes.

Since Lihua got entangled with Lu Jie's disappearance, Wei didn't want any more blame to be put on her. So, the best way was for the parents to take back their complaints. Though it was easier to kill them, it wouldn't have shut the case. Instead, it would become more serious and suspicious with her disappearance first and then the parent's deaths.

And everybody in the Underworld was always careful in dealing with the cops and law.

Mr. Lu was about to say something, but Wei slightly swung his axe again in the air as a sign of warning not to resist him.

Wei glanced at Chang Fang.

The leader of Shadow Eagle stepped forward and coldly said, staring at them, "Boss will cover the hospitalization and medical fees of your wife. He will transfer whatever amount you wish in your bank accounts. As soon as that happens, you will leave the city."

Mr. Lu stammered. "S-shameless! We would n-never-"

He showed a blank cheque to them with Wei's sign on it. They shook hard at that sight.

"Put any amount and it will be yours. If you don't want this arrangement, then get ready to die."

Mrs. Lu shook her head. "Mmmnn mnn! D-Don't kill…" She was so afraid of her missing arm that she paled at the thought of dying. She looked at her husband. "Dear…"

Mr. Lu was tempted with the offer too plus by now, he was terrified of Wei. If they didn't agree to this, he might kill them too painful for them to bear.

"A-alright...we accept. T-the money...we will get all of it right?"

Chang Fang sneered. "All of it."

Mr. Lu felt guilt arose in his chest for Lu Jie.

Jie...We are sorry…B-But this man is too dangerous. We cannot face him. I-I hope you understand...

Outside the torture room, Wei said, "Arrange for a fake body."

Chang Fang nodded. They would make it look like Lu Jie died in a horrible accident. The face would be unrecognizable and the DNA part would be taken care of too.

The Mafia King was always thorough.

"From now on, I want your gang keeping an eye on Lihua."

Chang Fang brightened.

Ohhh! Protecting Boss's woman!

He always felt grateful to Lihua for asking Wei to spare him yesterday and now he got his chance to pay the debt.

"Yes, Boss! I will protect Miss Lihua with my life!"

He nodded.

"Also arrange for the bail of those four men and make them a part of Shadow Eagle."

Though Wei was unsatisfied with how they took his glory, they had indeed helped her as he had told. And in the Mafia world, they always protected their own kind.

Then Wei turned to look at Chang Fang. He stood in attention.

"Hit me."

Chang Fang was horrified. "B-Boss what…?"

"I said hit me on my cheek."

Even though Mrs. Lu had slapped Lihua, Wei blamed himself for things going out of hand. He didn't know that Lihua would get into trouble because of his actions. It was an error on his part, so he considered himself to be the reason for Lihua getting hurt.

She suffered because of me. Now it's my turn, he seriously nodded to himself.

Chang Fang stammered. "B-Boss how can I hit you? You are the Mafia King…"

"It's an order," he plainly said.

He lacked tears to shed. Everybody in the Mafia world not only feared Jiang Wei but respected him too. They wouldn't even raise their heads as he walked past them much less hit him.

Ludo Lady, please save me!

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Lihua and Mo Huojin settled at a nearby cafe in the corner most seat away from the crowd. She was supposed to wait for Wei, but this was something about Song Jia so she couldn't ignore it. She quickly dropped him a message and went ahead with him.

They ordered some sandwiches and coffee. Lihua said, "Now quickly tell me about sis Jia. How is she?"

Mo Huojin said, "I don't know."

"What?"

"Song Jia is working on a case related to the Underworld. Specifically, the Mafia King. And since about four weeks now, she hasn't contacted us which is rare. She never misses giving updates."

Lihua looked at him, shocked.

"Does that mean she is in danger?"

"Not necessarily. It could be that the situation is delicate so she doesn't want to take any risk by contacting us or maybe she is under suspicion so she is taking it slow."

"I-I see…"

"That means that you could be at risk too. So, I want to warn you not to talk about Song Jia to anybody for her and your safety."

"But I don't know anything about the case."

He snorted. "That doesn't matter to the Underworld. If you have any connection to Song Jia, no matter how small it is, there is danger and threat lurking around. You could utter something by accident that could put her into trouble if any unwanted man hears it. He can cascade it to his leader that would go up the chain until the Mafia King himself. And if he knows, game over."