The Bloodhand Boss

"Old Hank?"

This is the name of the former owner of this blacksmith shop; Levi rented it from him.

"No wonder the old man stopped running the business, no wonder the rent is so low. It turns out that these people couldn't keep their businesses afloat and dumped the mess on a newcomer like me, a sucker."

Levi's heart stirred slightly. The Outer City District was too chaotic, with gangs in power and the Holy City's sheriffs not doing much to manage it.

In fact, regarding the chaotic outer city.

On the one hand, they are incapable of managing it, and on the other hand, they probably don't want to manage it.

The only way to keep these lowly poor people in the outer city constantly embroiled in meaningless infighting and internal strife, constantly troubled by various minor conflicts, and oppressed by gangs—these are the only ways to keep them in check.

By keeping the majority of the Holy City's population in a state of perpetual ignorance and exhaustion, the High Priests of the Middle City District and the Celestial Heavenly Dragon Person of the Inner City can better control the city, and even the country.

Compared to the Middle City District where Levi lived, the outer city was truly chaotic and incredibly filthy.

Along the way, Levi had already witnessed several gang fights and protection money collection incidents on the streets and alleys.

He never expected that he would encounter such a thing so soon after arriving; he was really unlucky.

"I'm a new tenant here. You should go to Old Hank to pay the protection fee. I've already paid the rent," Levi said in slightly broken Tuva Language.

After practicing for a while, he has almost mastered the basic Tuva Tribe language.

"Heh? Outsider?" The Scarface sneered, but he didn't pay much attention. The Outer City District Fish Dragon, with people from all sorts of places.

Every day, many illegal immigrants of all kinds try to integrate into this city of dreams.

Many of the members of the Bloodhand Gang are from other places.

"I don't care if you're a tenant or not. This Blackhorn Alley is our Bloodhand Gang's territory. If you're doing business here, you have to pay protection money."

"Protection fee, hurry up." The Scarface clenched his fist and looked at Levi with ill intent.

His henchmen also swarmed around him.

They didn't look like people to be messed with.

To be honest, Levi couldn't be bothered to kill these gangsters who weren't even Knight. There was no sense of accomplishment in killing them, and they wouldn't drop any good loot.

Therefore, Levi remained calm and composed, quietly watching these people shout.

This is the Holy City.

It's broad daylight, and with so many people watching, there's no need to expose myself.

Levi noticed that all the doors of his neighbors were tightly shut, and some people were cautiously peering at him through the cracks in their doors.

He silently took out ten Tuva Silver Coin and handed them to the Scarface.

Unexpectedly, the Scarface slapped the silver coins away, scattering them on the ground where they spun around.

"Silver coins? Outsider, you may have some misunderstanding about the Bloodhand Gang."

"Are you trying to fool a beggar? Don't think we're afraid of you just because you're strong. Our leader, Bloodhand Boss, is a proper Knight."

Do you know the rules here?

The Scarface spoke animatedly, spitting as he mentioned his gang leader.

It seems that having a Knight backing you up is a very important thing.

"Sorry, then tell me how much I should give? I'm new here and don't really know the rules." Levi asked with a smile, his expression unchanged.

He thought ten silver coins was a lot, considering that the monthly rent for the blacksmith shop was only one Gold Coins.

Surprisingly, these thugs didn't even look at him.

"Since you're indeed new here, I won't hold it against you. Here's what we'll do: one Gold Coins, and we'll guarantee your blacksmith shop's smooth sailing for the next month."

"Scarface said."

Levi hesitated for a moment, then silently took out a Gold Coins and handed it to the Scarface.

The Scarface picked up the silver coins one by one from the ground and looked at everything with satisfaction.

He was prepared to teach this person a lesson, but he didn't expect the other party to be so sensible.

With Bloodhand Boss, the underworld boss of this neighborhood, backing him up, what is he afraid of?

"Guys, let's go."

"What are you looking at? Hurry up and make some money. If you can't pay your protection money next month, you won't be able to withstand the wrath of Bloodhand Boss."

Those who had been peeping through their doors and windows quickly turned away, not daring to make a sound.

Everyone on this street knows how terrifying the Bloodhand Boss.

He was called Blood Hand because he once tore several members of an enemy gang apart with his bare hands.

Watching the Scarface walk further and further away, Levi found a secluded corner, changed his appearance, and quietly followed him.

They found the Bloodhand Gang's hideout: a dilapidated winery.

After noting down the location, Levi left and returned to the blacksmith's shop to start forging.

He didn't rush to make a move.

Even if you wipe out the Bloodhand Gang, all sorts of other gangs will immediately take over the area, and you'll still have to pay the protection money.

Levi didn't come here to cleanse the lords of the Holy City of dark forces or maintain order in the outer city.

These gangs are so arrogant because they must be connected to the nobles of the Middle City District or even the powerful figures in the Inner City.

I haven't achieved my goal yet, so I'd better not cause any trouble.

But this grudge must be avenged, and the score must be settled.

He will only make his move after he has achieved his goal and is ready to leave.

As I said before, "The liquidation period has not yet arrived."

Next, the blacksmith shop, which had been closed for a long time, reopened.

Levi Forging some ordinary quality equipment and displayed it inside to deceive people.

It took several more days to create a set of armor incorporating a touch of Mithril.

This armor is a masterpiece, and Levi has even incorporated Mithril into it. Its defensive power is no less than that of the Dragon Armor he is wearing, but it is not as light and agile as the dragon armor.

He planned to take it to the Shining Auction and sell it for a good price.

Even the best longsword can only earn you pocket money; the real value lies in armor.

In the Midtown District, there is a small, dimly lit bar that looks small from the outside.

A person wearing a golden mask slowly approached.

After showing his membership certificate, Levi was able to enter the Shining Tavern without any problems.

"You must be Terra Master." The tavern staff immediately came up to greet them.

"That's right, I need to consign a piece of armor." With that, Levi threw the armor he had brought on the ground.

"It's called Silver Scale, a Mithril armor made of Refined Iron fused with half a pound of Mithril. It's definitely my most outstanding work in recent years, and I hope your tavern can auction it off for a good price," Levi said in a low voice.

"Don't worry, Terra Master, our auctioneers are all professionally trained and will definitely satisfy you." Then they took the armor to be appraised. Levi Wei thought that the armor should be worth more than 200 Tuva Gold Coin, after all, the cost of the Mithril alone was several dozen Gold Coins.

The auction of a legendary Mithril armor crafted by Legendary Master Smith requires some pre-auction hype. It's estimated that during this period, the Shining Tavern will spread the news to the ears of nobles and Knight throughout the Holy City through its numerous members.

While waiting for the auction, Levi strolled around the Bounty Commission area of Shining Tavern, hoping to find things here that weren't available in Icewind City.

After all, this is a branch of the Holy City Landis, and it is one of the largest branches of Shining Tavern. It is said that the person in charge here is a powerful figure at the level of Great Knight.

Levi posted the requests for the items he needed at the Shining Tavern as usual. After browsing around, he found that they sold Breathing Technique, but he still couldn't get the Vortex Worm Egg and the other two Casting Material.

In the end, Levi left the Shining Tavern with a rudimentary Bloodline Breathing Technique that he had bought for thirty Gold Coins.

The name of this Breathing Technique is "Blue Falcon Breathing Technique".

This must be the Breathing Technique of the Blue Falcon Knight who was trampled to death by the Earth Dragon Beast.

Levi hadn't found it at the time, but he never expected to find it in the Shining Tavern in a foreign land.

This Breathing Technique features twenty-five different little human figures.

It should be considered top-tier among the basic levels, second only to the exceptional Human-Faced Spider.

According to Levi's speculation, he should be able to cultivate to the Fifth Order.

Thank you to Mojilu for the 100-point reward, thank you to sukanming for the 500-point reward, thank you to the peak master of the Refining Peak of Zhatianbang for the 100-point reward, thank you to ghaibo for the 500-point reward, and thank you to Xiongjihong for the 100-point reward.