Inside the temporary office set up by Longteng Group.
Xiao Zhan was alone, his face gloomy.
These past few days, whenever he closed his eyes, details of the failed kidnapping operation would replay uncontrollably in his mind.
Lu Cheng's gaze, as if he had already seen through everything, filled with mockery and ridicule!
Ye Shuying's sudden, intense performance of turning against him!
Lu Cheng… how did he know my plan?
Could it be… there really is an inside traitor by my side?
Or is it that his methods have truly become so powerful?
The more Xiao Zhan thought about it, the more alarmed he felt, and the more uneasy!
He began to carefully recall every detail of his confrontations with Lu Cheng.
From their initial clash outside the Mu Family villa, to the overpriced jar at the auction, and then to the last kidnapping plot against Xia Qinghe… every time, it seemed all his actions and intentions were anticipated and precisely controlled by that damned Lu Cheng!
He was like a pathetic clown being toyed with in the palm of his hand, all his struggles and resistance appearing so pale, so ridiculous!
This feeling of being completely seen through and utterly controlled made him, the Dragon King who once dominated overseas and was a man of his word, feel an unprecedented sense of frustration and a hint of fear!
In his mind, Ye Shuying's exquisite yet always inscrutable face involuntarily appeared.
Phantom… could it really be her?
But why would she do this?
Or has she already given in to that scumbag Lu Cheng?
As soon as this possibility came to mind, Xiao Zhan's heart felt as if it was being fiercely gripped by an invisible large hand, hurting him so much he could barely breathe!
All this pressure and frustration made him feel an unprecedented, deep-seated sense of defeat!
Just as Xiao Zhan was distraught and at a loss.
The office door was softly knocked.
Hu Sha and Tie Bi walked in, their expressions grave.
They were there to report to Xiao Zhan on the progress of their infiltration into the underground world of Modu.
"Dragon King!"
Hu Sha, still his impetuous self, spoke first, his tone filled with excitement and a desire for battle.
"Although the operation failed before."
"But that Azure Dragon Gang minor leader, Black Wolf, wants us to help him rise. Should we make a move?"
"If you ask me, this is good. Next time we'll have more manpower!"
"The success rate of the operation will also increase by a few points!"
Tie Bi, who had always been taciturn, added a concise remark at this moment, his voice hoarse and low:
"Dragon King, we need local manpower and intelligence support."
However, Xiao Zhan was extremely distraught at this moment, his mind filled with Lu Cheng's image.
He really couldn't muster any interest in what he considered the "petty squabbles" of the Azure Dragon Gang.
He waved his hand wearily, his tone showing clear impatience and distraction.
"Alright, alright… you two can handle these trivial matters yourselves."
"I only want results."
Hu Sha and Tie Bi exchanged glances, both seeing a hint of helplessness and worry in each other's eyes.
They could clearly sense that the Dragon King's state had been very off lately.
Ever since another operation failed and he was scolded by Phantom, the Dragon King's entire spirit seemed to have been drained by more than half, making him somewhat restless and paranoid.
The two could only respectfully accept the order, then quietly exited the office… Hu Sha and Tie Bi found Black Wolf again.
They conveyed their self-decided "instructions"—
They would fully support Black Wolf's ascension to become the new leader of the Azure Dragon Gang!
After Black Wolf heard this, he naturally expressed his profuse gratitude for their strong support, appearing even more respectful and loyal than before.
He even proactively offered to invite the two big brothers to the most exclusive club in Modu to relax and show his filial piety.
After a friendly, cordial, and frank exchange between the two parties.
Soon, a perfect plan to eliminate the current leader of the Azure Dragon Gang was devised.
Hu Sha and Tie Bi naturally took the initiative to assume the main assassination tasks.
After all, in their eyes, dealing with an aging, debauched gang leader was simply a piece of cake, easily accomplished.
And Black Wolf?
He stated that he would be responsible for providing all intelligence, as well as handling the aftermath once the deed was done, quickly taking over the Azure Dragon Gang's affairs, stabilizing morale, and eliminating dissidents.
He displayed the posture of a subordinate who fully relies on his big brothers' efforts and awaits their triumphant return.
This series of actions also successfully further lowered Hu Sha and Tie Bi's guard and suspicion towards him… In a seemingly inconspicuous yet subtly intriguing private restaurant, located behind a bustling street in the heart of Modu.
Inside a brightly lit luxury private room.
The current leader of the Azure Dragon Gang—
An old man in his forties, with a large beer belly and a hint of ruthlessness on his face, was sitting in the main seat, but his expression at this moment was very unnatural, even fearful.
Although he was old and no longer as brave as he once was, he had, after all, been an old hand in the Modu underworld for decades, cunning and experienced, and had always maintained a degree of caution and vigilance against ambitious young upstarts under him who sought to rise.
Tonight, Black Wolf, this young man who had recently been gaining momentum in the gang and made him feel somewhat uneasy, suddenly hosted a banquet, ostensibly to apologize to him, the boss, for Wang Kui's death some time ago.
Although he had some suspicions in his heart, thinking this young man might not have good intentions.
But then he thought, this was his territory after all, filled with his trusted bodyguards and thugs inside and out. If he didn't even dare to go, that would be too cowardly!
So, he happily accepted the invitation.
But he never expected that there was another person sitting in the room.
A very important person he had only heard of but never met.
Suddenly!
The window glass of the private room shattered, and two figures quickly leaped in!
Their skilled movements seemed as if they had been rehearsed many times.
It was none other than Hu Sha and Tie Bi.
Upon seeing the Azure Dragon Gang leader sitting in the main seat, the two immediately locked onto their target, and were about to attack him!
But they were deterred by a powerful aura, and their attacking movements were abruptly interrupted.
They looked doubtfully at the man sitting by the table, his back to the window, who was the source of the powerful aura!
That person then rose and walked towards them. When the two saw the newcomer's face, both were startled!
Lu Cheng!
Realizing it was a trap, Hu Sha and Tie Bi wanted to turn around and jump back out the window the way they came.
But they were already suppressed by an aura, both sweating profusely, completely unable to move a single step.
Lu Cheng slowly walked up to them and gently patted their shoulders, and Hu Sha and Tie Bi only felt a surge of weakness, collapsing to the ground.
Inner strength against transformed strength, a difference of an entire major realm of power, they were completely unable to withstand it.
"Done, wrap it up!"