Fang Jingtang, a man in his thirties with a medium build, a square face, and a scholarly air about him, was lying in bed asleep when a massive explosion in the distance jolted him awake.
After getting out of bed, he quickly threw on his clothes and rushed out of his house.
Looking up, he saw a pillar of black smoke rising in the distance.
Fang Jingtang's usually calm expression changed drastically as he watched the black smoke billowing from the home of the Red Blood Gang's most important figure.
Some of the minor bosses living nearby also heard the commotion and ran out of their homes. Upon seeing the same sight, they called for their men to assemble and rushed toward Hong Jiu's mansion without a moment's delay.
On the way, these minor bosses ran into Fang Jingtang, who was also hurrying to the Gang Leader's home. No one said a word; they merely exchanged glances before continuing toward the scene.
