"That's right! Mr. Lei, no matter what you do, the Lei Family's guards will protect you to the very last moment, even if it means dying," said another guard.

"Thank you! And I'm sorry, if it weren't for you trying to save me, a dozen brothers wouldn't have died," said the Duke of Thunder, taking another gulp, his heart clearly heavy.

First, the Four Seas Gang killed over a hundred of his War Dragon Hall brothers, reducing him from the hall master to having only a dozen loyal guards. Then his elder brother's conspiracy came to light, and he was hunted down. From the Black Crown Prince's high status, he became an outcast, oppressed locally and warned by the government, even threatened against setting up a faction in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, or else they'd be wiped out.

In desperation, he had to contact people everywhere to purchase some weapons for safety's sake, and to give his subordinates a sense of security.

Of course! If the underground forces in Jiangsu and Zhejiang pushed him too far, he really would buy some weapons to take them down. Even though his downfall on Treasure Island was due to his high-profile manner, he would still act the same way if given another chance, because his nature is rampant and daring.

The three men silently watched the Duke of Thunder without saying much, knowing he must feel terrible inside, so they just accompanied him in drinking sullenly.

A few minutes later, they reached the east of Luo Dousha.

Upon arriving at Luo Dousha, the Duke of Thunder took out a Desert Eagle from under the platform, a gun he brought from Treasure Island, and the only cold weapon the Anti-Violence Association had in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

The reason he didn't purchase guns from Shan City or Xia City is that they are too close to Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. If something happened or someone intercepted these guns, it would lead to massive exposure, dragging him out as well. Therefore, he purchased illegal guns from the Mao Zhan region. Initially, he intended to buy from Peng City, but when he contacted the only underground force there, he learned Peng City had banned private sales.

This announcement came from the elite family of Peng City, not the military or police.

When he learned about the elite family's power, he was surprised because the data showed that the elite family was a newly established company in Peng City, yet it controlled the entire underground trade. He had to pay attention to such a force.

After all, an apparently legitimate company was able to control underground trades and forces, speaking volumes about its strong background.

However, since the elite family banned underground forces in Peng City from privately selling guns, they had no choice but to look for people from Mao Zhan.

Of course! He could also approach the Hua Gate or Humen Gang, but their guns are all second-hand and overpriced, not to mention they would draw attention.

"Brothers, whether the Anti-Violence Association can rise depends on tonight. Once we acquire the guns, we can gradually build up in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. The local Panlong would never dare use guns against us; with guns, we can intimidate them. As long as they are somewhat wary of us, we can develop from there. Are you confident?" asked the Duke of Thunder in a deep voice.

More than twenty members of the Anti-Violence Association nodded in unison, but the trembling of their bodies revealed their inner tension.

"All confident for the Anti-Violence Association's sake, let's go meet the contact," said the Duke of Thunder and led them westward.

However, he kept glancing northeast where there was a faint warm white light. The light wasn't dazzling, just a small glow visible on the sea.

The Duke of Thunder's gaze was because he had learned about Luo Dousha before arriving. Generally, no one would spend the night there; even tourists wouldn't stay overnight.

Because Luo Dousha is made of sand, if anyone steals the sand, it might cause the entire island to collapse.

If it collapses, Luo Dousha would truly cease to exist.

"Could someone be living there?" the Duke of Thunder muttered to himself.

He was looking toward the place where Ye Hao and a few girls were staying, but they were too far away to notice them.

The Duke of Thunder quickly led more than twenty Anti-Violence Association members westward.

At that moment, over forty people were already standing in the west, each exuding a fierce aura. Compared to them, the Duke of Thunder's people were like scraps.

Because Yan Zhong's Mao Zhan brothers were all skilled fighters, this wasn't their first black-market deal, so they were unfazed.

"Third Master, do you think it's them?" Cui Wen asked, looking at Yan Zhong.

Stronger in vision, Yan Zhong could see clearly in the dark despite the distance, having spotted the group.

"They've arrived; let's put on a show to welcome them!" Yan Zhong said with a sinister grin.

A minute later...

The Duke of Thunder brought his twenty-odd followers to within five meters of Yan Zhong's group.

Yan Zhong's sinister face twisted into a smile worse than a cry as he said, "This brother..."

"Haha, you must be Black Dragon, the third leader sent by Mao Zhan, right?" The Duke of Thunder stepped forward, patting Yan Zhong on the shoulder, showing he had heard of him.

"That's me. Which road are you brothers on?" Yan Zhong asked, probing the Duke of Thunder's identity.

"Just trying to make a living in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, hoping for Black Dragon's assistance!" The Duke of Thunder spoke politely, as he must be diplomatic in someone else's territory.

"You're from Jiangsu and Zhejiang?" A gleam flashed in Yan Zhong's eyes.

His strategist Cui Wen and enforcer Gong Qi seemed to realize something significant. Someone from Jiangsu and Zhejiang buying weapons in Nanyue? Does this mean they have no local connections? Anyone without connections can't have much backing.

So, their minds were active, planning to ambush the Duke of Thunder right after getting the money.

"Indeed, I am the Duke of Thunder from the Anti-Violence Association," the Duke of Thunder replied courteously.

"What kind of weapons are you looking for this time?" Yan Zhong was courteous before obtaining the Duke of Thunder's money, but his post-transaction manner would depend on his mood.

"AK47s and Type 77 pistols," said the Duke of Thunder.

"We have plenty of AK47s in stock, one for 1600 each."

"What? 1600?" the Duke of Thunder frowned.

"Haha, what? You don't want it for 1600?" Yan Zhong asked.

"I'm looking to get a hundred, any discount?" the Duke of Thunder asked.

"You want only a hundred and still want a bargain?" Yan Zhong chuckled, eyeing the Duke of Thunder like a country bumpkin.

Upon hearing Yan Zhong's mockery, a flash of anger crossed the Duke of Thunder's eyes, but alas, he was no longer the prince of the underground... (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)

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