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After finishing his meal, Lin Hao did not leave. Instead, he frowned as he thought of ways to make money quickly!

After much consideration, Lin Hao finally decided to rob the rich to enrich himself.

He had been getting by in Notting City for so long that he knew far too much information about all sorts of people.

He knew there was a casino nearby. It was not large, but plenty of people came to play, and Soul Masters often participated as well.

Most importantly, this casino also engaged in something similar to the high-interest lending business from his previous life. It had plenty of liquid funds, so he could have his brothers borrow some money!

The only thing to worry about was the Small Knife Society behind the casino. Their boss seemed to be someone from the City Lord's Mansion!

But the bold starved the timid, and this was probably his only way to make quick money!

Besides, money could buy men. As long as he could summon an Orange Minion, there would be no need to worry about the City Lord's Mansion!

After analyzing the situation, Lin Hao decided to do it. He immediately brought several brothers to the area near that casino.

Looking at the few houses before him, Lin Hao said:

"You'll go in one at a time. Once inside, say you're Soul Masters. Ma Wu, you six will each borrow 50 Gold Soul Coins. Zhang San and Li Si, you two will each borrow 200 Gold Soul Coins."

Zhang San, Li Si, and the others exchanged glances and chuckled foolishly.

"No problem, Boss!"

Ma Wu took the lead and walked into the house. Less than ten minutes later, he came out carrying a bag of Gold Soul Coins!

"Boss, that guy was way too easy to fool. I told him that if I couldn't repay it, I'd use myself to settle the debt.

I'd work for him with my life. I only pressed a fingerprint, and he believed me!"

As he spoke, Ma Wu handed the Gold Soul Coins to Lin Hao.

Lin Hao patted Ma Wu on the shoulder and praised him.

"Good work. Go rest for now. Zhao Liu, your turn!"

Next, the eight of them fleeced a total of 700 Gold Soul Coins from the place and handed all of it to Lin Hao.

Lin Hao immediately spent 600 Gold Soul Coins to summon twelve Red Minions.

Five Soul Grand Masters and seven Soul Masters. Then he had them continue fleecing the place!

The person in charge of the casino was not an idiot. After they took another 1,200 Gold Soul Coins, the other side noticed something was wrong.

To avoid a conflict, Lin Hao hurriedly led everyone away. Before he safely obtained Ah Yin, everything had to be kept low-key!

Lin Hao did not return home. Instead, he went to an abandoned courtyard. It never hurt to be cautious!

Looking at the 1,500 Gold Soul Coins before him and the twenty burly men, his face was full of excitement.

This was the foundation upon which he would rise on the Douluo Continent: seven Soul Grand Masters and thirteen Soul Masters!

He had already thought out the plan on the way back and said:

"Li Si, go apply for a job at Notting College. Zhang San and Zhao Liu, take three brothers and open a restaurant.

These are the barbecue and brewing methods I've researched over the years. They taste great and will be enough to get us started!

Zhang Long and Zhao Hu, you six will continue hunting Soul Beasts in the Soul Hunting Forest. While you're at it, gather information about the Soul Masters in Notting City!

Wang Da, take two brothers and investigate a Soul Master. His Martial Soul is a staff, and his First Soul Ring is ten years old.

He's short and ugly, with a mustache shaped like the character eight. Once you find him, keep watching him!

Qian Er, take two brothers and investigate a Soul Grandmaster from Spirit Hall named Su Yuntao. Keep an eye on his whereabouts at all times!

Liu Neng, take one brother to a place below Notting City called Holy Soul Village and secretly search for a waterfall.

Once you find it, don't go over directly. Just confirm where the waterfall is, and don't reveal your purpose.

After that, find a route from the Soul Hunting Forest to that waterfall. It must be hidden!"

As he spoke, Lin Hao gave each of them a sum of money according to their needs, while keeping the rest for himself!

"Understood, Boss! We guarantee we'll complete the mission!"

"Very good. I believe in you. Go your separate ways. We'll continue meeting here in the future!"

Lin Hao nodded and signaled for them to leave. Soon, only Li Si and Lin Hao remained in the courtyard.

He did not stay idle either. He planned to make a fake treasure map, with the location being the cave where Ah Yin was.

Then, on the eve of Tang San's enrollment at Notting College, he would deliver the treasure map to the Soul Master who had robbed him today!

To be honest, after Tang San enrolled, Tang Hao would also leave Notting City. Lin Hao could have delayed things for a while before taking Ah Yin!

But Lin Hao also knew that Tang Hao would return from time to time to see Ah Yin. He did not trust his own luck that much.

If he happened to run into Tang Hao face-to-face when he went there, he would be completely finished. He did not dare gamble!

So, he could only take advantage of this opportunity, when he was certain Tang Hao was not in Holy Soul Village, to get Ah Yin!

Four months passed quickly. With Lin Hao deliberately keeping a low profile, they did not attract the attention of other forces. The only thing that gained some influence was Zhang San's restaurant!

Even the Small Knife Society did not trace anything back to them. That night, Lin Hao had people kill everyone in the casino who had seen them!

Li Si also successfully entered Notting College, becoming Lin Hao's public backing!

Over the past four months, Lin Hao summoned another twenty minions, but unfortunately, not a single one was orange. That made him feel awful!

However, what made Lin Hao happy was that Tang San had awakened his Martial Soul nearly three months ago.

This meant he would be reporting to Notting College soon, and Lin Hao's plan was about to begin!

So, he brought his people to the Soul Hunting Forest in advance, preparing to wait there the whole time.

During this period, Liu Neng and his men had found the fastest route to the waterfall.

That morning, Lin Hao had just finished cultivating and was about to step outside for some fresh air when he saw Wang Da rush over. Upon seeing him, Wang Da quickly said:

"Boss, Tang San and Old Jack have left Holy Soul Village. It looks like they're heading to Notting City!"

"Excellent. Where's Qu Yang?"

This Qu Yang was the one who had stolen Lin Hao's prey before. Every one of his movements was currently within their calculations.

"They've also been in the Soul Hunting Forest these past two days. In one hour, one of our brothers will guide him toward the waterfall!"

"Alright. Tell Zhang Long and Zhao Hu to get ready. We'll begin our operation in one hour as well!"

A flicker of excitement flashed through Lin Hao's eyes. Whether it succeeded or failed depended on this attempt!

Amid his uneasy emotions, an hour quickly passed. Lin Hao left several people behind to erase any traces that someone had lived nearby, while the rest headed for the waterfall together.

They raced into the mountains. Every rugged path was as flat ground to those who had prepared in advance.

The group soon arrived near the waterfall. Looking at the magnificent cascade and listening to the thunderous roar of water pouring down around them, Lin Hao had to admit that Tang Hao and his son had some taste!

"Boss, Tang Hao isn't home. Qu Yang and the others have already opened the cave and gone inside.

Other than two brothers getting injured while searching for the cave mechanism, there hasn't been any movement. I think Tang Hao isn't here either!"

"Then let's hurry too. We don't have much time. If we run into Tang Hao, none of us will escape!"

Lin Hao nodded. Then Wang Da's Soul Power burst forth, and he sprang into the air with Lin Hao, flying toward the waterfall.