บท 58: Chapter 58: Kung Fu Hustle
On the way, Li Xiu avoided cameras as much as possible, only returning to his true appearance after getting home.
Sitting on the couch, he thought about his journey and deeply felt that his life as an unusual person in a modern city full of cameras is inconvenient.
And the conveniences provided by modern cities are no longer important to him.
So he decided that staying in the city is not beneficial.
He found it difficult and burdensome to constantly hide and suppress his true identity in order to blend in with everyone else.
So he decided to move away from the city, which he sees as full of negative energy, pressure, and desire. He quits his job at the noodle shop, and gives notice to his landlords that he will be leaving.
He also returns an umbrella he borrowed from the security guard.
Three days later, in a modern village called Liu River in the region of Hongdu, a middle-aged man with slightly dark skin led a young man with a steady face up the mountain.
"Boss, you see this road up the mountain is all paved with cement, it is very convenient whether you're walking or driving, you don't have to worry at all."
The young man looked at the lush trees and clear air around him in the peaceful mountain surroundings and nodded with satisfaction.
Moments later, the two arrived at a spacious courtyard located on the mountain slope, Li Xiu walked in and looked at the structure and age of the house.
After walking out, the middle-aged man couldn't help but ask Li Xiu what he thought: "How is it? Boss, is this courtyard okay?"
Li Xiu stood at the edge of the courtyard, looking up and down the mountain, a modern and well-ordered small village came into view, followed by a wide and blue stream, with a serene and beautiful view.
"Boss, to be honest with you, if it wasn't for my son who made a fortune doing business in the south and insisted on bringing me to live in the city, I would not want to sell this courtyard. This place is so peaceful, it's a perfect place for retirement. You don't have to worry about any disturbance, even the fireworks from the village below are not heard." the middle-aged man said.
Li Xiu turned to him, interrupting, "I'll take this courtyard. How much is it?"
Twenty days later, Li Xiu settled in his newly renovated mountain courtyard, the house had been completely remodeled, and everything inside was new. The furniture was mainly made of solid wood in ancient style.
The entire house had a refreshing natural wood scent and the wind occasionally blowing through the room made it even more refreshing and calming.
One day, Li Xiu sat inside the hall and closed his eyes as usual, using his "power" to explore the virtual world as he had done many times before. In the past, he either encountered romantic urban areas or low martial arts virtual worlds, which consumed a lot of his time.
This time, he finally had some success. Li Xiu opened his eyes and, after a moment of consideration, a hint of a smile appeared on his face: "This world? The martial arts power is just right for me, it seems my luck is good today."
Then, Li Xiu went inside the house and changed into traditional Chinese clothes from the Republic of China period, with a black umbrella appearing in his left hand as he clenched it.
As Li Xiu activated his power to break through the realm, everything outside of the umbrella became blurred. When he returned to his senses, he found himself in a strange new place.
The 1940s in Shanghai was a dark and chaotic era, where many gangs rise to power.
The most powerful and ruthless among them were the Axe Gang and the Crocodile Gang.
These two gangs controlled various aspects of society like the smoke shops, arms trade, and night clubs.
They were involved in extortion, robbery, and racketeering, and the entire Shanghai was under the control of these two gangs.
Even the police were afraid to mess with them, making them a true force to be reckoned with.
In a dark alley, Li Xiu emerged from the shadows, dressed in his traditional Chinese attire, seamlessly blending in with the crowd on the streets.
The streets were lined with various buildings with a distinct Republic of China flair, like theaters, banks, tea houses, and shops, all arranged neatly along the road.
The dim lighting was punctuated by the bright and colorful neon signs of the various night clubs, giving off a unique and distinct old Shanghai atmosphere.
As he walked on the street, Li Xiu could see many rickshaw drivers waiting for work by the shops.
People dressed in all sorts of clothing were walking around, from laborers in simple clothing, to scholars in long robes, to men in loose western suits.
Electric trams were also running along the tracks in front of Li Xiu, providing another new and fascinating scene.
If Li Xiu were to gain "power" and be able to travel through the worlds as he pleased, the first thing that would matter most to him would be to break away from the ordinary world and have a chance at immortality. The second most important thing would be to personally witness and experience the various scenes and wonders of the worlds.
After walking for a while, Li Xiu flagged down a rickshaw driver and said, "Take me for a ride."
The driver, although a bit puzzled, complied. Later, when Li Xiu had seen enough of the sights, he asked the driver, "Do you know where the headquarters of the Axe Gang is? Take me there."
Li Xiu understood what the driver was about to say and pulled out a small piece of gold from his pocket and threw it to the driver.
"So you do know where it is, take me there." Li Xiu said.
The driver naturally accepted the gold, and he was a bit confused by the weight of it.
But when he held it up to the light, he nearly had his eyes pop out, as it was bright yellow gold. He quickly put it away and nervously looked around, making sure no one had seen.
Then his expression changed, and he smiled and said, "Oh, boss, you are really generous. I wish you good fortune. I will take you there right now!"
After a few minutes, the rickshaw stopped in front of a strange, long alley.
The buildings were new, but the street was deserted, with only a few men dressed in black walking around, all with a menacing look.
Li Xiu got off the rickshaw, and the driver, fearing that the people in the alley would see him, quickly drove away in fear.
As Li Xiu walked down the long alley, he noticed that aside from teahouses and taverns, all the shops were either brothels, gambling dens, or meat-selling shops, all of which looked extravagant.
But he saw no one there other than the members of the Axe Gang. The atmosphere of the alley seemed eerie and strange.
Although Li Xiu was also dressed in black, it was obvious that he did not fit in with the current atmosphere of the alley.
Before he had even walked far, a small leader of the Axe Gang walked over with a few of his subordinates, and they gestured at him impatiently.
"Hey, don't you know it's not a good time to play today? Get out of here, quickly!"
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