"Boss... Boss, spare me this once, spare me! Ignorance isn't a crime. I'm new here; I didn't do it on purpose! I'm just trying to make a living, can't you let this slide..."
As he spoke, Wang Zhan's voice suddenly grew louder. Even though he attracted some attention from passersby, the two burly men holding him seemed unconcerned and merely sneered.
"Kid, you've got plenty of tricks up your sleeve, huh?"
"But this is our turf. Didn't we just say we were going to teach you some rules? Come with us, you!"
With that, the Scarface Man behind him grabbed Wang Zhan's shoulder, about to drag him into the alley for a thorough lesson. The other man, however, looked at the curious onlookers and said in a low voice, "Stop staring. This is none of your business. This kid is selling fake elixirs. As members of the black market, we can't turn a blind eye. We must ensure a safe and reliable trading environment for everyone!"
