Chapter 1203 Please Give Way (1/2)

Bill's eagerness to promote Li Du's status was a sign that he wanted to get into Li Du's favor.

Arizona was not a very lucrative state. The territory was huge and the population was scarce. The climate was poor and the economy was at best average. Most of the treasure hunters were ill-tempered and did not have many positive traits.

As the saying in Chinese went, people were constantly in search of greener pastures. The Americans shared the same belief and hence, when treasure hunters from Arizona started to establish themselves, they would often leave the state. They would move to California, New York, Texas or Florida. In any case, few would stay around.

Even those treasure hunters that set up base in Arizona would often travel with their entourage to different places. It was uncommon to bump into them in the state.

As a result, there was great displacement of talent in Arizona, creating pressure for Bill, who was the chief official. Hence, he had to devise ways to keep the talented treasure hunters so that they would nurture others within the state.

Bill understood well the principle of 'testing the waters'. Hence, he did not stay to speak more with Li Du and left after leaving instructions to promote Li Du and Big Fox's status in the club.

At that time, there were countless treasure hunters in the town and most of the people knew each other. They had many topics to talk about and had a good time together.

Under the peer pressure from Big Moustache Carl and other familiar faces, Li Du joined them in going to a bar.

Dickens pushed a bottle of beer to Li Du and said, ”Big Li, you've gotta beware of George Anthony. One of my buddies heard the news that he's keeping you on his radar.”

Olly said boisterously, ”Godd*mn him. Let that New York chap do what he wants. This is Arizona, what can he do?”

”That's right, what trouble can he make in Arizona? Can he beat the Tucsons? The Tucson Gang was always trying to mess with Big Li, and look what happened to them.”

”That dude, Princeps, has become a weakling. He did not even have the balls to attend this party.”

The treasure hunters burst into laughter, lightening up the atmosphere.

The door of the bar opened and the playboy Akkalou suddenly emerged.

Upon seeing him, Li Du revealed a surprised smile and said, ”Hey, Akkalou, where did you come from?”

They had not met for more than half a year. After Li Du left Flagstaff, he had not returned more than twice. He had wanted to look for Akkalou to reminisce about the old times, but heard that the guy had returned to Italy and had not seen him since.

It was great to bump into an old friend whom Li Du had fought alongside with, and he felt pretty happy.

The playboy walked over for a fist bump, and Carl, who was beside them, wanted to give him a hug. However, the playboy pushed him away, saying, ”Stop, stop. I never hug men. I only embrace beautiful ladies.”

”Then you'll be disappointed. There are only old men here,” Carl laughed.

Akkalou sat down and Olly spoke up, ”Look, we have more and more comrades and are becoming stronger. What can the Anthonys do to us?”

”The Anthony's? You mean Golden-eye?” Playboy asked. ”What happened?”

”Nothing much. When did you arrive?” Li Du changed the topic.

Playboy said, ”I've been back for some time, three or four months. However, I took another trip to Illinois and managed to take down a couple of decent warehouses. Oh yeah, where's Big Fox?”

Li Du replied, ”God knows. But he's definitely doing something you love.”

Playboy stopped in his tracks for a second and said, ”You mean he's reading the Bible?”

”You're really shameless,” The treasure hunters laughed.