Within just a single day, the events that unfolded outside the restaurant spread rapidly throughout the underworld factions in Linjiang. Every group involved in the entire incident began to feel uneasy. In their eyes, Xiao Yufan had already become a legendary figure.
An assassination attempt involving hundreds of people failed to succeed. Just thinking about it was enough to reveal how terrifying Xiao Yufan’s strength must be, and how extraordinary his Shadow Gate truly was.
No one knew exactly how news of the Shadow Gate’s presence in Linjiang had spread, but one thing was clear: these criminal factions hadn’t coordinated their actions beforehand—they had been deliberately manipulated. Yet, the outcome still exceeded their expectations.
If just two days ago no one had taken the Shadow Gate seriously, now it had clearly become the nightmare of Linjiang’s entire underworld.
Within a single day, the Shadow Gate had truly demonstrated its terrifying power. Several relatively small criminal gangs were completely wiped out. Though these gangs weren’t particularly large, together they numbered nearly a hundred people. To be eliminated so swiftly was indeed rather eerie.
And this was only the beginning. The underworld forces of Linjiang soon discovered that the Shadow Gate was gradually eroding their influence—first targeting their entertainment industries, then the numerous clubs and businesses they protected.
Three days passed like this. Xiao Yufan, in his own way, had effectively neutralized the entire underworld presence in Linjiang. He knew that for Huihuang (Brilliant) to develop more steadily, these troublemakers had to be completely eliminated.
Hualong Enterprise was the first company Lin Pingle had acquired. Now it temporarily served as the northern base for Huihuang’s expansion. In the top-floor office, Tianyi stood before Xiao Yufan, his expression unusually serious.
“Will our actions provoke their fury? After all, we’re cutting off their income streams and putting them in a desperate situation…”
Although the Shadow Gate had entered Linjiang relatively early, it had always operated discreetly. Even the movement of personnel into Linjiang had been staggered across different time periods to avoid suspicion. However, Xiao Yufan’s sudden appearance had completely exposed the Shadow Gate’s true strength.
“Are you questioning the Shadow Gate’s strength, or suggesting we shouldn’t have taken action against them?”
Upon hearing Tianyi’s words, Xiao Yufan’s eyebrows slightly furrowed, and a strange smile curled his lips. His gaze locked onto Tianyi, as if trying to see through him.
“Tianyi means no disrespect, Young Master. Please don’t misunderstand. These Linjiang underworld forces have been rooted here for years—even decades—while the Shadow Gate has only just arrived. We don’t yet understand their true capabilities or their connections with the police. Acting rashly might lead things beyond our control!”
“Just leave it to us. Leave the rest to me. Linjiang has always been chaotic. If the Shadow Gate could unify the local underworld, it might actually be what many people secretly hope for…”
Xiao Yufan had considered Tianyi’s concerns, but only briefly. He knew that whatever happened in Linjiang wouldn’t attract much attention—after all, this wasn’t the capital.
“If that’s the case, then the Shadow Gate will launch its operation tonight. These people dared to target you, the Young Master. They must be tired of living…”
Tianyi gradually relaxed his worries. Now that Xiao Yufan had given the go-ahead, all he needed to do was reshuffle the power dynamics in Linjiang. This wasn’t Beijing—it was the perfect place for the Shadow Gate to operate freely.
As Tianyi left, Xiao Yufan’s gaze turned even colder. The Linjiang underworld had given him quite the welcome gift. Now it was time to settle the score.
The entire Linjiang underworld grew restless. No one knew when Xiao Yufan, this bringer of doom, might come knocking. Some began regretting provoking this man. Had they not heard rumors about the Shadow Gate, would they have been so foolish?
A little investigation would have revealed what the Shadow Gate had done in the capital. If Xiao Yufan had reduced the son of the Dongfang family to a miserable state, dealing with them would be effortless. Clearly, they had been manipulated, their minds controlled from the very beginning.
“Pass the word out—these few days, everyone keep a low profile. Don’t provoke that man. If he comes knocking, just stall him…”
This was the order issued by every underworld leader in Linjiang. If they couldn’t fight him, they’d avoid him. If hundreds couldn’t eliminate Xiao Yufan, then clearly this man was terrifying indeed. How could his Shadow Gate be an ordinary force?
That night, Linjiang unusually quiet. All underworld-related entertainment businesses operated discreetly, simply because of the sudden emergence of this previously unknown Shadow Gate. However, this silence was merely the calm before the storm.
The night was still, almost intoxicatingly serene. But for the Shadow Gate, it was a sleepless night. In just a few days, Xiao Yufan had identified all the factions involved in the earlier attack. Tonight was the time to strike.
Every member of the Shadow Gate was eager and ready. In the capital, they had built their own legend. Now in Linjiang, they certainly didn’t want to hide their potential. They were ready to make a grand impact, and tonight was only the beginning.
“Brothers of the Shadow Gate, it’s time to prove your strength and restore our honor. Those who dared to attack the Young Master—should they be eliminated?”
“Yes!” A unified roar echoed across the open field. In the eyes of every Shadow Gate member, Xiao Yufan was a legend, a god-like figure. For him, they were willing to carve a blood-soaked path and build him an underground empire.
“Excellent. You are all the elite of the Shadow Gate. Remember, your lives belong only to the Shadow Gate. While it’s important to show our strength, you must also protect yourselves…”
Besides Xiao Yufan, Tianyi held absolute authority within the Shadow Gate. His words carried unquestionable weight. The crowd’s emotions were gradually stirred, their blood boiling with anticipation. They were waiting for this moment to prove themselves.
In Tianyi’s words, they sensed deep concern. Yes, they were the elite of the Shadow Gate. How could they fall here so easily? They still had to follow the Shadow Gate and build their own underground empire.
It was destined to be a sleepless night. The Shadow Gate silently launched its operation, while for every underworld faction in Linjiang, it marked the beginning of a nightmare—only because they had been deceived and made the first move.
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