The night in the capital was much more bustling than in Linjiang, but to Xiao Yufan, none of it had anything to do with him, because he was now doing exactly what he should be doing…
After watching an erotic performance, his inner desires had already begun to stir. Gazing at the three flawless female bodies before him, he pounced like a hungry wolf. Sharing a bed with three women was a pleasure for any man, especially when all three were exquisite beauties.
Releasing the most primal desires deep within, the three women seemed to gradually cast aside all their inhibitions, simply yielding to this man…
Meanwhile, in Dongling…
A dark and windy night, perfect for murder and arson. After entering Dongling, the Dark Gate operatives regrouped—it was tonight that they would take their first step into action.
At a dock in Dongling, several shadowy figures were clearly outlined under the moonlight. In the dim glow, one could see the gleaming cleavers in their hands, and each of them appeared visibly tense.
“Brother Dong, do you really think those guys are reliable? Why did the boss decide to cooperate with them? We don’t even know who they really are!”
One man glanced at the leader, Brother Dong, clearly puzzled. Their Lei Gang had a bit of influence in Dongling, but not enough to seek help from complete unknowns.
“We’ve been too quiet for too long. Our boss is a man with ambition—he definitely doesn’t want to stay like this. If those people reached out to us, there must be a reason. No matter what, we can’t afford to miss this opportunity!”
Brother Dong furrowed his brow slightly, outwardly calm, but the slight tremble in his body betrayed his inner anxiety. If those contacting them turned out to be from the Qingyun Society or the Dongling Merchant Guild, then their Lei Gang would be doomed.
“What if this is a test from the Qingyun Society or the Dongling Merchant Guild? Our recent growth might have already drawn their attention…”
It was clear this man was deeply afraid. In Dongling, those two factions were like grim reapers—no one dared to cross them. Now, they were walking a completely different path, and failure meant only one thing: death.
“Trust the boss’s judgment, and trust our brothers’ luck. This might just be the opportunity for Lei Gang to rise!”
Brother Dong had seen his share of storms before. He had once been part of the Dongling Merchant Guild, but disgusted by their despicable ways, he defected to the Lei Gang. What he truly desired was to see the Lei Gang rise to power.
“But—”
“Enough! They’re here!”
Before the man could speak further, Brother Dong cut him off. In the next moment, the atmosphere shifted. Everyone’s breathing grew shallower, as faint footsteps echoed nearby.
After arriving in Dongling, Nie Xiaodao and Wang Wei made contact with the Lei Gang. Based on Wang Wei’s knowledge of local gangs, he found that the Lei Gang did have some strength and was relatively easy to manipulate. Thinking it over, he still wanted to test them first.
However, when they stepped onto the dock, they saw no one. Soon, though, Nie Xiaodao keenly detected a hidden spot where more than a dozen people were hiding.
A sinister smile curled his lips. Several small knives appeared in Nie Xiaodao’s hand, and with a sudden flick of his wrist, they flew toward the back of a container…
A startled cry rang out. Wang Wei shot Nie Xiaodao a strange look and shook his head. The guy’s instincts were indeed abnormally sharp—at first, he himself hadn’t sensed their presence at all.
“If you keep hiding, then there’s no need to talk at all…”
Nie Xiaodao’s cold voice echoed across the open space. Since their presence had already been revealed, the hidden men could no longer stay concealed. But they knew that if Nie Xiaodao had wanted to kill them just now, it would have been effortless.
“You must be from the Dark Gate then…”
Brother Dong looked at Nie Xiaodao with lingering fear, his brows tightly knitted. A moment ago, a small knife had whizzed past his head, and even now, he could still feel the chill down his spine.
“Who else would dare pretend to be from the Dark Gate?”
Nie Xiaodao replied casually, fully aware of their concerns. After all, Dongling had two mighty powers ruling over it. Even if the Lei Gang had grown somewhat, they were still no match.
Letting out a dry laugh, Brother Dong finally calmed himself a little. If these people were really from the Dongling Merchant Guild or the Qingyun Society, they wouldn’t still be standing here—they’d already be lying dead.
Even in Dongling, they had heard news from Linjiang. The Dark Gate was the true underground overlord of Linjiang, possessing power that others could only admire. No one would dare to impersonate them without reason.
“Are you the boss?”
Nie Xiaodao looked at the leading man with a hint of amusement. If this man was indeed the Lei Gang’s leader, then there was no need for the Dark Gate to cooperate with them at all.
“I’m just someone who handles things for the boss. He couldn’t come in person this time because he feared something might happen. We hope the brothers from the Dark Gate can understand—after all, this is Dongling…”
Brother Dong hurriedly denied, also sensing the slight disdain in Nie Xiaodao’s gaze. He dared not show any dissatisfaction, though, because Nie Xiaodao’s earlier display had completely shaken him.
“So your boss doesn’t trust us then…”
Wang Wei smiled, though his expression was unfathomable. He was merely increasing the Dark Gate’s leverage, never intending for the Lei Gang to see his true intentions. In his mind, the Lei Gang would only ever be a dog under the Dark Gate’s command.
“The boss is just being cautious. Now that we’ve confirmed your identities as Dark Gate brothers, he will surely be very pleased…”
Needless to say, Nie Xiaodao’s demonstration had already achieved its effect. At the very least, it had made the Lei Gang understand the Dark Gate’s strength—and they were clearly not a force they could provoke.
“The conditions we proposed—if your boss agrees, then whether we meet him or not doesn’t matter. Just tell me your answer now!”
Nie Xiaodao had no interest in their actual leader. He only wanted to know whether they were willing to cooperate. Seeing their fawning expressions, he knew their plan was already halfway to success.
“The boss has already agreed to cooperate. Whatever the Dark Gate brothers plan to do next, we will follow your lead!”
Without hesitation, Brother Dong replied. Naturally, this was the boss’s order. Moreover, he knew that if they refused now, death would be the only outcome…
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