Chapter 1363 Chapter 1363 – Big Boss (1/2)

American men loved drinking. All hotels featured bars, and usually, they would set up a small bar counter in the lobby as well. Tourists could have a drink there.

Of course, a small hotel like that would only have low-quality beer. The bar counter was meant to provide a more lively atmosphere. If one wanted to have a good drink, they would be better off going to a real bar.

Princeps raised his glass and the yellowish-gold beer spilled a little. He sipped tastefully and said slowly, ”Buddies, drink up! Welcome to Tucson.”

The treasure hunters were all chatting with one another. They had broken into small circles, engaged in their own conversations. Nobody cared about him.

In the past, when the Tucson gang was at its peak, Princeps was considered a top figure. Now, he was nobody in the Tucson treasure-hunting circle and nobody feared him anymore.

Princeps' face darkened. He said, ”I'm treating everyone to the drinks. It isn't polite for everyone to ignore me, right?”

Once he finished speaking, the few tough men who were with him stood up and looked at the crowd.

Princeps had learned his lesson. Now, all his underlings were stupid people with more brawn than brain. He did not have to worry anymore about them playing tricks on him.

The treasure hunters were unafraid of him but did not want to offend him either. Hence, one after another, they raised their glasses and drank to his health.

Seeing that, Princeps broke into a smile. He tapped his glass and said, ”Hope that this auction will be a total success!”

Only a few men echoed him. The treasure hunters there came from around Phoenix and Flagstaff. They did not care much about him.

Princeps took a sip and said, ”Seems like nobody has much interest in the auction. Could it be that you guys are just here to experience the atmosphere? Or are you planning to place bids?”

One treasure hunter frowned. ”If you have something to say, say it outright. Princeps, why are you beating around the bush? What are you trying to do?”

Princeps put down his glass and said, ”Alright, then I will get to the point. We, the Tucson gang, are interested in some warehouses in this auction. I hope that you guys will cooperate with us.”

”Besides, the situation in Tucson is complicated right now. I suppose everyone knows there will be many people attending this auction. Everyone's going for gains, and it's best if we unite…”

”You want to be our boss?” Big Beard Carl laughed mockingly.

A few of the Tucson thugs rose from their seats menacingly again. Princeps smiled and stopped them. ”No, I just want to make money with a bunch of good buddies.”

Just as he said that, Li Du appeared.

Seeing Li Du, Princeps stopped talking. The few treasure hunters looked towards him in surprise. One of them, Dickens, who looked like a skinny monkey, turned around and gave Olly a slap.

That slap was a merciless one and reverberated through the air.

”F*ck!” Olly held on to his cheek and lashed out, I'm going to kill you! You son of a b*tch, what are you doing?”

”Does it hurt?” Dickens asked, concerned.

Olly shouted, ”Of course it hurts, d*mn it!”

Dickens smiled cheerfully and said, ”Ah-ha, that's fantastic. This means I'm not dreaming. Is Boss Li really here?!”

Li Du greeted them, saying cheerfully, ”Of course, how could I miss such an occasion?”

The atmosphere in the hotel lobby instantly warmed up and the treasure hunters started to get up to greet him:

”Boss Li, long time no see, we've missed you to death!”