After sending Nie Shi Yun back to her residence, Nie Xiao Dao followed Xiao Yu Fan away. Although he didn’t know the man’s identity, his instincts told him that his life from now on would definitely be extraordinary…
“Now, Young Master, perhaps you can finally tell me exactly what kind of organization I’m joining!”
Arriving at the underground base of the An Men (Dark Gate), Nie Xiao Dao was immediately overwhelmed by the invisible aura of severity and lethality. Particularly when he saw the Tian Squad training nearby—an elite group of Dark Gate members—his eyes revealed a flicker of astonishment.
“You must have heard of the Dark Gate before, right?”
Nie Xiao Dao was clearly a straightforward person, and Xiao Yu Fan had no intention of hiding anything either. He needed someone who would value the Dark Gate as dearly as his own life. Xiao Dao had the potential to become someone like Tian Yi or Wang Wei!
“The Dark Gate? The same one that stirred up the underworld in Lin Jiang?”
Nie Xiao Dao was taken aback. He was a passionate young man who had often dreamed of a life filled with excitement and danger. However, for his sister’s sake, he had chosen to give it up. Yet, when Xiao Yu Fan mentioned the Dark Gate, his heart still skipped a beat.
“I suppose there isn’t any other organization in Lin Jiang bold enough to steal the Dark Gate’s name!”
Xiao Yu Fan smiled. Since this guy had heard of the Dark Gate, things would be much easier. He had already promised to follow Xiao Yu Fan’s instructions, so there shouldn’t be any resistance.
“Even ordinary people probably know about the Dark Gate by now. Lin Jiang used to be a chaotic place, but the Dark Gate’s emergence changed everything, forcing many underground forces to retreat. To many people, the Dark Gate is different from other criminal organizations!”
Nie Xiao Dao’s face revealed a trace of fanaticism. In his heart, he could vaguely guess that the “Young Master” mentioned by Tian Yi—the man standing before him—was the underground emperor of Lin Jiang.
“The Dark Gate aims to build an underground dynasty. We don’t need troublemakers or thugs. True criminal power looks down upon such petty behavior!”
Xiao Yu Fan was quite satisfied with Nie Xiao Dao’s reaction and nodded with a smile. The Dark Gate indeed possessed an irresistible charm. Anyone still holding onto their youthful passion would be unable to resist it. And he believed Nie Xiao Dao would be no exception.
“I believe my decision is correct. Xiao Dao is willing to follow you, Young Master, and help build a true underground dynasty…”
Although Xiao Yu Fan’s words were calm, they carried an unshakable confidence that gradually reignited the fire in Xiao Dao’s heart. A man must live passionately, driven by his beliefs. And after spending so long in the underground fighting rings, his blood already carried a thirst for blood and violence.
“The Dark Gate is divided into four divisions. Tian Yi is the leader of the Tiger Division, Wang Wei leads the Shadow Division, and you will be the leader of the Assassin Division, standing before all Dark Gate members. I only hope I haven’t misjudged you…”
Today’s events had delighted Xiao Yu Fan beyond expectation. Both Wang Wei and Xiao Dao had joined the Dark Gate on this day, each taking the helm of a division. He wasn’t sure if it was too hasty, but he trusted his instincts.
“Xiao Dao will definitely live up to the Young Master’s expectations!”
Even without thinking, Xiao Dao understood how significant it was to lead one of the four divisions. For Xiao Yu Fan to directly appoint him as the leader of the Assassin Division exceeded his expectations.
Although the Assassin Division currently consisted only of himself, everyone knew that was temporary. Once the Dark Gate made its announcement, people across Lin Jiang would do anything to join.
“You don’t need to be so formal. We will be brothers from now on. Eventually, we’ll open our hearts to each other…”
It was clear that Xiao Dao was still somewhat reserved, a trait that made him seem less at ease than Wang Wei. In just one day, Wang Wei had already become familiar with Xiao Yu Fan, while Nie Xiao Dao remained somewhat hesitant.
“I understand…”
Nodding firmly, Nie Xiao Dao’s eyes became resolute once more. Then, he turned his gaze toward Tian Yi and Wang Wei, his eyes burning with excitement. Although he had fought alongside the two before, he had never known their true strength.
One was the leader of the Tiger Division, the other the leader of the Shadow Division. Their strength couldn’t possibly be lacking. Thinking that they were on par with him, he couldn’t help but feel eager to spar with them. It was no exaggeration to say that Nie Xiao Dao’s painful acceptance of the offer was largely due to these two!
“Don’t look at me like that. I’m not into men. If you’re looking for some action, you two can handle that yourselves…”
Seeing the fiery gaze from Nie Xiao Dao, Wang Wei dramatically took a couple of steps back, a smirk forming on his lips, leaving the two men momentarily stunned and unsure of what to say.
“If you want to spar with him, as long as Tian Yi agrees, I won’t interfere with your personal affairs!”
Seeing Nie Xiao Dao’s gaze shift back to him, Xiao Yu Fan smiled somewhat amusedly. The three of them seemed quite harmonious, and he had no objection to such sparring matches. After all, only through constant training could one improve faster.
“Although I’m not interested in getting involved with another man either, seeing how eager you are to get beaten up, I’ll do you a favor and oblige.”
Tian Yi’s expression was somewhat odd. Without having faced Nie Xiao Dao directly, he naturally couldn’t tell who was stronger. But one thing was certain—he wouldn’t lose. At worst, they would be evenly matched.
“I’ve never been beaten in the underground fighting rings. I’d love to test my skills against Brother Tian Yi’s…”
Nie Xiao Dao wasn’t offended. Instead, his excitement grew. He sensed the same kind of boldness in Tian Yi that he carried himself. The thought of sparring with such a man made him even more thrilled. These two men, destined to become the Dark Gate’s most formidable warriors, were about to engage in their first match.
Many people nearby were drawn to the scene. Although they didn’t recognize Nie Xiao Dao, they all knew who Tian Yi was—the strongest fighter in the entire Tian Squad, second only to Xiao Yu Fan in both reputation and status.
Without wasting any words, the two launched into action. A low grunt echoed, followed by the heavy sound of impact. In an instant, they had already clashed, their speed astonishingly fast.
“Who is this guy? He seems to be on par with Ge (Big Brother) Tian Yi. When did the Dark Gate gain such a powerful new member?”
After watching the two exchange blows and end up evenly matched, some members of the Tian Squad were already astonished. They knew Tian Yi’s strength best. To be able to match him was proof enough of Nie Xiao Dao’s capabilities.
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