I choose a C ranked hero in another world, I was mocked online

Chapter 234: The Buddha's Palm and the Wicked Heresy

Moments later.

Chen Ye had changed into a blue long robe and put on a pair of glasses, adopting a distinctly retro look.

He resembled a scholar from this era, complete with a rounded hat atop his head to cover his conspicuous baldness.

Standing tall for this time period, he wore thin-soled cloth shoes to make himself less noticeable.

Yet, even with this effort, Chen Ye stood out like a crane in a flock of chickens on the busy street.

But what could he do?

Cut off part of his legs just to blend in? That was clearly not an option.

Soon after.

Chen Ye began strolling through the streets alone.

Earlier, he had told his companions that they would split up this time, each going their own way.

In truth, his real reason for suggesting this was that his next actions would be difficult to explain.

As for whether his companions would encounter danger?

With Tang Zichen and the others' strength, as long as they didn't actively seek trouble, they should be fine.

The martial artists of this world—be they righteous or villainous—rarely attacked ordinary passersby.

Especially in a place like Shanhaitan, where gangsters thrived in chaos, even powerful individuals preferred not to stir up unnecessary trouble.

At this moment.

As Chen Ye passed by a general store, he saw several gang members extorting protection fees.

"Old man, listen up! From now on, this street belongs to the Shark Gang. If you want to keep your store open, you'll have to pay two silver dollars a month for protection. Otherwise, don't blame us if something happens!"

The Shark Gang members were all fierce-looking and unabashedly arrogant.

The elderly store owner, too old to stand up to these thugs, had no choice but to reluctantly hand over the money to avoid further trouble.

Satisfied with their loot, the gang members weren't done yet; they also took a few items from the store before swaggering off to the next shop.

After the Shark Gang left, a few customers inside the store began to talk.

"Wasn't this Axe Gang territory before? Where did the Shark Gang come from?"

"You're so out of touch. The Axe Gang disbanded a while ago. Since then, new gangs have been popping up everywhere, fighting over turf!"

"What? The Axe Gang disbanded? They ruled Shanhaitan back in the day. How could they just fall apart?"

"Word is, their boss, Brother Chen, got killed by a master in a casino…"

…

Chen Ye, with his keen hearing, picked up every word of their conversation.

Having knowledge of this world's plot, he knew more than they did.

The Axe Gang's leader, "Brother Chen," had died due to his own arrogance.

He had the audacity to shout at the Evil God of Fire Cloud, who rewarded him with a slap that broke his neck…

Chen Ye had initially thought that with the Axe Gang's fall, Shanhaitan's lawlessness would improve.

Instead, it had only worsened.

It seemed that even after comprehending supreme martial arts, Ah Xing hadn't taken steps to restore order in Shanhaitan.

Chen Ye approached one of the customers in the store, a middle-aged man who had been speaking the most and seemed familiar with the area.

"Excuse me, sir. Could you tell me where I can find a candy shop? I'm from out of town and want to buy some candy to bring back."

The middle-aged man smiled. "Candy? Lots of places sell it. Even Old Sun here has some!"

He gestured toward the store owner, who quickly chimed in, "Young man, I have several types of candy here. Would you like to take a look?"

Chen Ye smiled politely and replied, "Sorry, sir, but I'm looking for a specific kind of candy—lollipops. My child only eats those."

"Lollipops?"

The store owner frowned in confusion, unfamiliar with the term.

"It's a type of foreign candy," Chen Ye explained, gesturing with his hands. "It's about the size of a palm, flat and round, with a small stick holding it up. That's why it's also called a 'stick candy.'"

Hearing this description, the middle-aged man's eyes lit up. "I know what you're talking about! Young man, you should go to Fuzhou Road. There's a shop there that specializes in that kind of candy."

"Really?"

Chen Ye's eyes gleamed.

He followed up with another question: "Sir, could you tell me how to get to Fuzhou Road?"

The middle-aged man, noticing Chen Ye's composed demeanor, enthusiastically gave directions.

"Young man, just follow this road straight ahead, then turn right at the third intersection. That's Fuzhou Road."

"Thank you," Chen Ye replied, clasping his hands in gratitude before heading toward Fuzhou Road.

He walked briskly.

Before long, he arrived at his destination.

At this time in Shanhaitan, Fuzhou Road was undoubtedly the most bustling street.

It was a hub of entertainment, featuring theaters, restaurants, storytelling venues, teahouses, opium dens, and brothels—a one-stop location for eating, drinking, and leisure.

The street was teeming with people and lined with vehicles, exuding a lively energy.

Most of the pedestrians were wealthy.

The men wore suits, and the women donned fitted qipaos, walking with poised strides to display their social status.

The only ones who appeared less fortunate were the rickshaw pullers, who represented the lowest rung of society.

As Chen Ye strolled along the street, he scanned the shops on both sides.

It didn't take long for him to spot his target.

It was a candy shop.

From the outside, the shop wasn't particularly large, but the glass display cases showcased a variety of candies, with lollipops as the main attraction.

Above the entrance hung a large decorative lollipop, an eye-catching feature.

The shop sign read simply: "Candy Shop."

The exterior matched perfectly with the candy shop that Ah Xing had opened at the end of the movie.

Chen Ye didn't enter right away.

Instead, he crossed the street and entered a teahouse opposite the shop.

Choosing a seat near the window, he ordered some tea and snacks.

As he sipped his tea, he quietly observed Ah Xing's candy shop.

The shop had many customers, most of whom were children with a sweet tooth.

Then, Chen Ye noticed several familiar faces.

The first was the plump "Fatty Cong," dressed in the shop's employee uniform, maintaining order and ensuring no children sneaked candies.

Next was Ah Xing himself, also wearing the candy shop uniform and helping stock shelves.

The third familiar figure was at the counter, weighing candies and collecting payments.

It was a woman with delicate features, fair skin, and a pure, charming appearance.

Standing tall and graceful, she was an exceptionally beautiful lady.

(At that time, actresses like Huang, the inspiration for this character, were truly stunning.)

Chen Ye instantly recognized her—it was the mute girl, the female lead of the story!

Interesting.

So, the mute girl had become the shop's proprietress.

This indicated that the movie's events had concluded quite some time ago.

At that moment, Chen Ye spotted a fourth individual wearing the employee uniform.

It was a young man, tall and handsome, diligently cleaning the shop and wiping down the glass containers that held candies.

However, whenever Ah Xing went to the storeroom to fetch more stock, this man would steal glances at the mute girl.

His eyes betrayed a hint of lustful intent.

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