The SSSSSSSS-level Mad Dragon is released from prison!

Jiang Chen grabbed the girl by the back of her collar, as if he were holding a noisy wild cat.

The girl kicked her legs wildly in the air and struggled for a while, but found that she couldn't break free at all.

She shrank back, and the panicked expression on her face, as if she was about to make a runaway, instantly transformed into a fawning smile.

"Brother! Hero! It's like a god descending to earth!"

"I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness; I offended you!"

"You're so magnanimous, just ignore me and let me go!"

Jiang Chen looked at her expressionlessly.

He let go.

The girl fell to the ground with a "plop" and landed on her bottom, but she didn't care. She scrambled to her feet and grabbed Jiang Chen's leg.

"God! You're my half-brother!"

"From today onwards, you are my Tangtang's big brother! If you say go east, I will never go west; if you tell me to chase the dog, I will never catch the chicken!"

Her snot and tears came out of nowhere and all of them smeared onto Jiang Chen's trouser leg.

Jiang Chen's temple twitched.

He'd lived so many years and seen shameless people, but he'd never seen anyone this shameless.

"roll."

He squeezed out a single word through his teeth.

Jiang Chen lifted his foot, ready to shake off this clingy person.

"No, brother!"

Tangtang hugged even tighter.

"You're obviously new here and don't know Haicheng well, right? I'm Tang Tang, the living map of Haicheng! Known as the 'Know-It-All'! I know exactly how many manhole covers are on every street!"

"You'll definitely benefit from taking me as your little sister! I can be your guide, run errands for you, and even warm your bed... no, I mean keep watch for you!"

She tilted her head back, her face painted with smoky makeup that made her look like a ghost, and forced out what she thought was a very sincere smile.

The thugs kneeling on the ground nearly popped their eyes out at the sight.

Is this still the same Tang Tang who used to outwit their boss and was known for being a notoriously difficult troublemaker?

That's an incredibly fast change of expression.

Jiang Chen was too lazy to waste any more words with her. He gathered his energy and strode away.

His speed was incredible; with a single step, he was already ten meters away.

He thought that this would allow him to easily get rid of this trouble.

But he had just stepped out of the alley and turned onto another street.

The colorful figure popped out from behind a small milk tea shop again, waving at him with a grin.

"Big brother! This way! It's closer this way!"

Jiang Chen didn't even look at her, and changed direction.

Before she had taken two steps, Tang Tang jumped out from behind a newsstand.

"Brother, you're going the wrong way! That's a one-way street; going there now will only cause a traffic jam!"

Jiang Chen stopped in his tracks.

He discovered that no matter which way he went, the girl would always appear one step ahead of him on his path, as if she had a locator installed in his brain.

Tangtang jogged up to catch up, a hint of pride on her face.

"Big brother, don't waste your energy. I've been playing around in this area since I was a kid, I could walk in the same place with my eyes closed. If you want to get rid of me, you'll have to wait until your next life."

"How about that? Now you know my worth, right?"

"Accept me, and you'll be unstoppable in Haicheng! I'll be your guide!"

Jiang Chen finally looked at her properly.

"What are you after if you follow me?"

Tang Tang chuckled, rubbed her hands together, and revealed a set of small white teeth.

"Wow, you're amazing! Bro, that kick you just did was absolutely incredible! I've never seen anyone so good at fighting before!"

"If I become your disciple, will I be able to be this powerful and influential in the future?"

Her eyes sparkled with adoration.

"I don't want to take on apprentices, and I certainly don't want to be a burden."

Jiang Chen's answer was very direct.

Tangtang's face fell, but only for two seconds before she immediately smiled again.

"I don't care if I'm your apprentice! I'll be your little sister! I'll be your little sister!"

She patted her rather unremarkable chest and made a firm promise.

"Don't worry, brother, I'm very tight-lipped! Whatever secrets you have, I promise I'll keep them to myself! Besides, I'm well-informed; I know everything in Haicheng, from the secrets of the wealthy to which market has the freshest scallions—there's nothing I don't know!"

Jiang Chen's heart skipped a beat.

When he first arrived in Haicheng, he did need someone who understood the local situation.

"How much do you know about the Ye family's auctions?"

He asked casually, just to see if the girl was really bragging.

Tang Tang's eyes lit up when she heard the words "Ye Family Auction".

"Big brother, you even know that? That's the biggest annual event in Haicheng!"

She immediately perked up and started talking non-stop.

"The Ye family are the real local tyrants of Haicheng, they have absolute power! Their auctions have incredibly high entry requirements; only the rich and powerful, all big shots, can get in!"

"I heard that several of the grand finale items this year are legendary pieces! I heard that people even came from Beijing to try and snatch them up!"

She became more and more excited as she spoke, then suddenly changed the subject, lowered her voice, and whispered mysteriously in Jiang Chen's ear.

"Big brother, do you want to go in?"

Jiang Chen remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement.

"No one else can do this, but you've come to the right person!"

Tangtang proudly raised her chin.

"I have a sister who works at a company that supplies desserts for the auction. She might be able to sneak in as a waitress. I can ask her to find a way to bring one more person in!"

"Although I can't sit, I can only stand, but I'm sure I can see all the items up for auction!"

Jiang Chen looked at her.

This method sounds unreliable, but it seems to be the only feasible approach at present.

He needs that half of the Azure Dragon Jade Pendant, and it must be put into the auction.

"it is good."

Jiang Chen uttered a single word.

"what?"

Tangtang was stunned for a moment and didn't react.

"You...you agreed?"

"You don't find me troublesome?"

"Are you really going to take me in as your little sister?"

Happiness came so suddenly that she could hardly believe it.

Jiang Chen didn't answer these nonsense questions, but simply gestured to her with his eyes.

"lead the way."

"Find a place to stay."

"Alright, big brother!"

Tangtang immediately sprang to her feet, dusted herself off, and her quick wit returned.

"Don't worry, brother! Leave it to me! I'll find you a safe and secluded place!"

She took the lead, humming an off-key tune as she went, her fluffy fox tail accessory swaying back and forth.

Jiang Chen followed behind, watching the girl who had just been crying and clinging to his leg, now lively and energetic again.

He decided to tolerate the trouble for the time being.

At least, until she loses her usefulness.

Tangtang led him through a winding, secluded alley.

At the end of the alley was a hotel that looked like it could close down at any moment.

The words "Good Come Back Hotel" on the sign were flickering eerily at dusk, half of the light bulb was broken.

"Big brother, this is it!"

Tang Tang pushed open the creaking glass door.

A pungent smell, a mixture of smoke, mildew, and cheap disinfectant, wafted towards me.

Behind the counter sat a greasy middle-aged man, picking his toes while staring at the female anchor on his phone screen and grinning foolishly.

"Boss, two rooms, please!"

Tang Tang patted the counter with practiced ease.

The boss looked up, saw it was her, and then glanced at Jiang Chen behind her. A barely perceptible glint flashed in his cloudy eyes.

"Hey, Tangtang, you brought your friends again?"

"We're fully booked today, only the rooftop storage room is left."

The boss said slowly.

Tang Tang raised her eyebrows.

"Bullshit! When has this dump ever been full? Do you think this is my first day here?"

"Stop talking nonsense and hurry up! Or I'll tell your wife about the secret stash of money you hide under the bed!"

The boss's expression changed slightly, and he reluctantly took out two rusty keys from the drawer.

"You win."

"303, 305, deposit 300, room fee 100 per day."

Tang Tang took out a few crumpled banknotes from her small bag and slapped them on the table, then handed a key to Jiang Chen.

"Brother, I'm sorry to trouble you. The environment here isn't great, but the biggest advantage is that you don't need an ID card, so it's safe."

"You go upstairs and rest first, I'll go get you something to eat!"

She was like a dutiful little helper, making all the arrangements perfectly clear.

Jiang Chen took the key and walked up the creaking stairs.

He could feel that from the moment he entered the room, the hotel owner's gaze had been intentionally or unintentionally fixed on him.

That was the look in your eyes when assessing goods.

As Jiang Chen entered the room, an even stronger musty smell wafted out.

The bed sheets were yellowed, and there were unidentified stains on the walls.

He didn't care about any of that.

A true dragon can lie in the heavens or dive into the deepest abyss.

As soon as he closed the door, the shopkeeper downstairs put away his lazy expression.

He took out an old keypad phone, went to the backyard, and furtively dialed a number.

The call was answered quickly.

The boss lowered his voice, his tone carrying a hint of flattery and greed.

"Tiger Lord?"

"I'm Old Wang, who's always coming back."

"Yes, yes, those two people you're looking for, a man and a woman, the woman has brightly colored hair..."

"They're right here with me now."