Yu-Gi-Oh!, the Roar of the Weak

Chapter 80 Hope Water Purification Plant

"Furthermore, because you defeated our store manager, we are now classifying you as a VIP customer. You will enjoy a 20% discount on your future spending in the premium private rooms—starting tomorrow."

"Starting tomorrow, they really know how to do business," Di Xing remarked.

"That hotel owner I mentioned earlier, the one in the scrap metal area, surnamed Lin, how much money does his son owe?"

"What? You want to pay this debt for him? I advise you not to. Although you said he was tricked into coming here, this money is something he really lost to us. If he resolves this matter so easily, he'll come back to us next time he encounters difficulties."

Di Xing was convinced by her reasoning.

"However," Assistant Wang continued, "with a VIP like yourself staying at his hotel, I believe those thugs who 'spontaneously' harass him will definitely be more cautious, and the frequency and intensity of their troublemaking should be greatly reduced."

This man's words were impeccable; he expressed their attitude without explicitly stating it, and even shifted the responsibility for debt collection entirely onto the thugs. Di Xing thought to himself, "That would be perfect."

So, Di Xing and his two companions left the casino amidst Assistant Wang's professional smile. Upon exiting, they saw the Ice Flame Express and were stunned.

"Holy crap, Nami, what did you do to it?"

The Iceflame Express had become even cooler. Its previously exaggerated design had become streamlined and sharp. If the original vehicle was a twisting, icy flame, the current model was a solidified ice spike, making it look even more stylish and dynamic.

Nami gave a goofy smile. "It's nothing, I just did a little modification on it."

Di Xing tapped her on the head. "You've been putting all your energy into modifying cars. Have you done what I asked you to do?"

Nami also jumped up angrily and retaliated against Di Xing, but she didn't use much force.

"Who do you think I am? Of course I took care of it. What happened inside just now—through this—he pointed to Di Xing's eyes, where the contact lenses he'd secretly put on before entering the casino were visible—I recorded it all, and I saved the audio too."

"Well done! You really have a lot of good stuff."

"Hmph," Nami's nose pouted again. "I have plenty of good stuff in my knight's space."

Di Xing glanced at his watch; it was just past 1 p.m. "Let's hurry and head to the water purification area."

After Nami's modifications, the Ice Flame Express became even faster. After another hour's journey, they finally arrived at the clean water area and began searching for Vitty's location at the [Hope Water Purification Plant].

The Hope Water Treatment Plant was one of the few water treatment plants on the fourth floor that didn't belong to the Li family. It was far smaller than the Li family's plants, but being a water treatment plant, it occupied a large area, making it easy for Di Xing and his group to find.

After explaining their purpose to the gatekeeper, the old man hesitated for a moment, but after glancing at their motorcycle, he opened the gate and let them in. Di Xing hadn't expected it to go so smoothly.

The group parked their car in the factory area and, after inquiring with the employees that Vivi was in the sedimentation tank area, headed there. They soon arrived and saw four large sedimentation tanks. The water in the tanks had already undergone two treatments and flocculants had been added; it was quietly waiting for the alum flocs to settle.

A petite, white-haired woman stood amidst the four words, like a fairy floating on water. The material of her clothes was indistinguishable, yet they subtly reflected the blue light of the water's surface, adding a touch of mystical beauty and a distinctly futuristic feel to her.

The girl wore a vest-like garment, but with the zipper on the right side. The hem was quite long, even longer than typical hot pants, revealing a pair of long, fair legs. It was impossible to tell what she was wearing on her lower body, leaving much to the imagination. At that moment, the girl was carefully taking a water-drawing device from a sterilizer, sipping water from the pool, and dripping it onto a device to observe its contents. Two small, grass-like hair ornaments swayed on either side of her head as she looked intently attentive.

After carefully observing the readings on the instrument, the girl smiled happily, her ruby-like eyes filled with joy. Just as Di Xing and the others were about to approach her, a cheeky voice rang out.

"Oh, Miss Vitty, we've been looking for you for ages!"

A man dressed in a flashy purple suit, with blond hair and a sleazy look, walked towards Vivi from the other side of the sedimentation tank area, followed by two other figures.

When Vitty saw who it was, her beautiful eyebrows immediately furrowed.

"Young Master Li, what are you doing here?"

"Holy crap, how much?" Di Xing exclaimed in shock.

Ai Xiao whispered in his ear, "The head of the Li family currently has seven wives that are known to the public, and 25 children."

"Oh, this... doesn't the law cover this up?"

Ai Xiao asked doubtfully, "There's no limit to the number of spouses in the laws of Dulun at dusk."

That's so good? Oh wait, that's so feudal? No, that's not right either, there seemed to be a limit on the number in ancient China.

“However, this Li family patriarch is indeed outrageous,” Ai Xiao continued, “but the entire Li family is like this; among the six-pointed star families, the Li family is the most prosperous.”

"Could this Li family have come from some desert?"

"How do you know? Rumor has it that the Li family's ancestors fled from some desert."

Well, that makes sense. Maybe their family name is Ali.

Just then, the 19th young master of the Li family continued, "What are we here for? Of course, we're here to propose marriage to Miss Vivi!"

"Young Master 19, you already have four wives. I remember I've clearly rejected you several times."

Vitty's eyes blazed with barely suppressed rage; if it weren't for her reservations, she would have kicked that wretched 19-year-old away long ago.

"Don't say that, Miss Vivi. I've brought my brother here to propose marriage to you." With that, the 19th young man roughly pulled a boy out from behind him. The boy had delicate features and long, smooth, light golden hair, but his face was blank, drool dripping from his mouth, and he was muttering, "I want candy, hehe, I want candy." He was clearly an idiot.

The 19th young master laughed loudly, "Hahahaha, Vivi, you don't think much of me? Then I'll make you marry my foolish younger brother!"

Vivi's hands clenched so tightly they cracked. "Young Master 19, please take your men and leave immediately. You are not welcome here."

“That’s not up to you,” said 19, waving his hand. The hunched figure behind him, wearing a cloak, immediately produced a test tube.

The 19th young man said slyly, "This is a test tube containing a special toxin I extracted. Just one drop will make this pool of water extremely poisonous."