Return of the King, Dominating the City
Chapter 60 - 60 59 The Opening of the Dragon Elephant List

60: Chapter 59: The Opening of the Dragon Elephant List 60: Chapter 59: The Opening of the Dragon Elephant List “Who do you think stole them?” Li Shishi asked, her face reddening as she slumped into the chair.

After all, it was embarrassing to have so many people know that someone had stolen her underwear.

“How would I know?

You, a person with a high IQ who attended university, don’t know who did it.

How could I, an unemployed layabout, possibly guess?” Song Yun said laboriously after swallowing down his steamed bun.

“This kind of thief probably didn’t only steal from you.

Go back and check to see if anyone else in the area has filed a report.

If others have, it could just mean the thief is a pervert.

If no one else has, you’d better be cautious.”

“Why should I be cautious if no one else has reported anything?” Li Shishi asked, puzzled.

“If no one else has reported anything, it only means the thief has targeted our family.

Either they have a grudge against you or they’ve seen you and decided to start off with a little appetizer.

Who knows, they might leap at the chance to kidnap you after work, then lock you up in a dark room…” Song Yun was cut off mid-sentence when Li Shishi smacked his face so hard his bowl shook.

Blowing his nose to clear the millet porridge that got in, Song Yun said helplessly, “But that’s the truth.

You better go to the police station and check.”

Hearing Song Yun’s words caused Li Shishi to get goosebumps all over.

It was truly terrifying if it were true.

The thief had managed to sneak into the Siheyuan and steal her underwear without anyone noticing.

Just like Song Yun had said, they could potentially knock her out cold next time and tie her up in a dark room.

At the thought, Li Shishi left her meal untouched, grabbed her phone, and hurried out the door.

Song Yun was also perplexed.

Although he had slept soundly the night before, he shouldn’t be oblivious to someone entering the Siheyuan.

After all, his vigilance, honed by the old man for over a decade, never waned—even in his peaceful life.

It was that very vigilance that saved his neck from being severed while he slept.

But last night’s event was terrifying.

Fortunately, the guy had only come for the underwear.

If it had been murder, Song Yun might very well be lying dead.

In truth, Song Yun rather admired the underwear thief.

Out of everyone you could steal from, you chose to steal underwear from the daughter of the Li Family.

If you get caught, they’re likely to break your legs and spit on you as they leave.

Thinking about it, Song Yun felt a bit sorry for the thief who was about to be discovered.

After eating, Song Yun was teaching Xiao Qing some breathing techniques when Li Shishi called.

As expected, it was a serial burglary—the thief had struck over a dozen households that night, reducing the likelihood that they were specifically targeting her.

However, Song Yun still felt there was something unusual about it; whoever had come to steal the underwear was no ordinary person.

In the afternoon, Song Yun received a message that the Dragon Elephant List competition was being held at the nightclub they visited last time and was told to report for duty on time that evening to prevent any outbursts among the competitors.

As the sky began to darken, Song Yun gave Li Shishi a call to let her know he wouldn’t be home for dinner.

He mentioned that if she was scared, she could let Xiao Qing stay with her.

Xiao Qing’s martial arts were no joke; that underwear thief would likely get a good beating if they crossed paths.

Old Luo was the one to pick up Song Yun again.

However, this time, Wang Ba decided to stay behind the scenes and did not show up.

Who knew if someone from the Martial World would get angry and cause trouble for him?

It was always better to be cautious and let trusted underlings greet Song Yun.

When Song Yun arrived underground at the competition venue, he stepped out of the elevator to the gaze of over a dozen pairs of eyes, each exuding a faint killing intent and a formidable presence.

But when they saw the badge Song Yun carried, they all lowered their heads and behaved like well-mannered children.

“Looks like this badge is pretty useful,” Song Yun said with a chuckle.

“Of course, it is.

It shows which unit and organization you’re with, and the National Security Bureau is in charge of the profiles for all these top fighters; it represents their top boss.

Who would dare show attitude to their own boss?

Plus, anyone who can join National Security is a real monster.

Even if they dared to move against you, they’d have to weigh their own abilities,” Old Luo smiled and commented.

However, he saw these folks as just a motley crew.

He could take them on single-handedly and remain unbeaten.

The truly powerful had their own private spaces to rest, only emerging when it was time to compete.

Time flew; the athletes and referees were all in place.

A frail-looking old man took the stage and spoke loudly, “My name is Jin Buhuan, and I believe everyone is aware of this nearly-dirt-old man.

I am honored to be appointed as referee for the Dragon Elephant List this time.”

The crowd below roared with laughter, and the old man gestured for quiet before continuing, “Thanks to everyone’s favor, I’ve secured a seat as a referee for this Dragon Elephant List battle.

Now in its eighth edition, we have always welcomed new masters to the matches.

This time, the competition is aligning with international standards, changing to the War God List rules—allowing for rank jumping challenges.

If your strength permits, you may become the king of the day.”

The old man’s opening speech set the crowd on fire.

Song Yun looked around cautiously, fearing an overexcited challenger might cause a scene.

“Old Luo, you don’t mean to say that it’s just the two of us managing all this, do you?

There must be at least a hundred and eighty people here.

What if they riot?” Song Yun said, worried.

“Hehe, how could it just be the two of us overseeing such an event?

The rest of the surveillance teams are hidden, watching through the cameras behind the walls.

Ours is a public role, theirs are undercover,” Old Luo chuckled in reply.

“Damn it, doesn’t that mean we’re the ones in danger if something goes wrong?” Song Yun said, clearly annoyed.

“This is just bullying!”

“That’s not necessarily the case.

These competitors wouldn’t dare to harm us.

Their families are under national surveillance.

If something happens to us, their families will suffer too.”

“Why couldn’t they harm us?

Look at that kid getting wound up by the old man on the stage.

A few more words and he might as well turn into a bandit,” Song Yun grumbled.

“Our lives are cheap.

Where are you looking?

The valuable lives are all sitting over there.” Song Yun followed the direction Old Luo was pointing.

“There you have the provincial Party secretary, governor, Public Security Department director, and central government officials.

If these guys want to cause trouble, they’d go after them first.

We’re the last people they’d bother with.”