These people actually had some resilience; after a dagger severed one of their fingers, they merely grunted in pain without showing excessive agony…
“You’re still somewhat of a man, not disgracing Hidden Gate. Remember, this is Hidden Gate’s territory. If anyone dares to cause trouble, there are only two possible outcomes—I think you understand clearly enough!”
Although Xiao Yufan was dissatisfied with their efficiency, he admired their decisiveness. It seemed that assigning the Kill Division to Xiao Dao was undoubtedly the right choice…
Listening to Xiao Yufan’s words, Xiao Bai broke into a cold sweat. The older brother he had painstakingly latched onto had willingly sacrificed a finger before this man. He could only imagine the torment awaiting him next.
“There’s nothing left for you here. Take this man away; you know what to do…”
Xiao Yufan didn’t want to pursue the matter further. If Xiao Dao had been present, these people would have lost far more than just a finger. Incompetent performance, especially when someone dared to harass the Young Master’s woman, meant they wouldn’t have enough lives to pay the price!
“Yes, Young Master!”
The members of the Kill Division responded and approached Xiao Bai, whose face had turned ashen. They dragged him up—this guy had cost them a finger, and today they intended to chop off all ten of his in retaliation. Who did he think he was, daring to cause trouble in Hidden Gate’s territory?
“I was instigated by someone! Please let me go…”
He finally understood what true fear meant. Xiao Bai was merely a petty thug, utterly insignificant compared to Hidden Gate. Looking into the Kill Division members’ icy gazes, he felt as if plunged into a frozen abyss.
“That excuse won’t save you. Even without your confession, I already know who sent you…”
Xiao Yufan had originally intended to cripple the man but hesitated at the thought of dirtying his hands. Someone like this wasn’t even worth his effort. As for who had instigated him, he was sure Wang Wei would soon uncover the truth.
“I thought you were still out there enjoying yourself. Could it be that with Yi Han and Sisters Yi Jiaoyao away, no one’s keeping you in check anymore?”
Qing Luan finally smiled, a beautiful expression lighting up her exquisite face. Her enchanting eyes, like bright moons, could melt even the strongest will into softness—how much more so for Xiao Yufan, who was famously a lecher?
“How could that be? After all, I have my beloved wife keeping a close eye on me!”
He playfully leaned closer, his hand resting gently on her delicate frame, only to receive a slightly annoyed glare from Qing Luan. Although she looked more affectionately coquettish, she wasn’t nearly as strict about such matters as one might expect.
If Tian Xuan and Qin Menglu merely indulged Xiao Yufan, then Qing Luan’s affection was somewhat different. She always felt that she herself was already a third or even fourth party intruding, so she had no objection whatsoever to another woman joining their sisterhood.
Just then, his phone rang again—it was Wang Wei calling!
“Did you find out who’s trying to stir up trouble?”
Since the man had been instigated, Xiao Yufan naturally wanted to know who was behind it. If someone could secretly manipulate things on Hidden Gate’s turf, they were clearly underestimating him.
“It’s the people the Young Master asked me to investigate last time. They’ve probably arrived from Shanxi, likely seeking revenge against you!”
Wang Wei replied. Previously, Xiao Yufan had tasked him to look into the Shanxi matter, since after crippling that idiot Chen Jiawei, his brother would surely surface eventually. At least this way, he wouldn’t have to travel all the way to Shanxi himself.
“Did you find out how many people they have? Don’t act yet—I’d like to play with them a bit…”
A cold glint flickered across his eyes. It had been too quiet for too long. He was actually hoping for some excitement, but everyone had been surprisingly docile lately—except for that short-sighted Gao Hong, who had dared to hire Dongfang Yanyan to assassinate Xiao Yufan. Others seemed to have gone into hiding.
“Chen Jiawei’s twin brother, Chen Jiamin, left Shanxi a few days ago, accompanied by several experts. After all, Chen Jiamin is a top figure in the underworld of Shanxi!”
As Wang Wei spoke, his tone grew more fervent when mentioning the word “experts.” Although he wasn’t as obsessed with martial arts as Xiao Dao, he still relished the idea of facing off against skilled fighters. He just wondered whether those people were worthy opponents…
“Alright, I understand. Let the Hidden Gate brothers stay alert!”
Xiao Yufan wasn’t particularly worried. Even a powerful dragon couldn’t dominate a local tiger’s territory, and Hidden Gate was definitely the reigning tiger. Even the Yuan Clan from the north had to tread carefully in Linjiang, let alone a few people coming from Shanxi!
He didn’t take Chen Jiamin too seriously. These twin brothers were indeed interesting. “Jiawei” and “Jiamin”—one a disgrace to the entertainment industry, the other a gang boss. Neither name seemed to fit their actual characters. It seemed both had strayed far from the original intentions behind their names given by their parents.
“Did something happen?”
Seeing the shifting expressions on Xiao Yufan’s face, Qing Luan became puzzled, unsure of what had occurred. That man had admitted he was instigated, so surely someone was plotting against Xiao Yufan.
“Nothing much—just a few clowns. This is Linjiang, after all. If anyone dares to come here, I’ll make sure they never leave!”
Xiao Yufan didn’t want Qing Luan involved in this matter. He didn’t want any harm to come to his women. Moreover, Qing Luan was responsible for managing the entire Hualong Enterprise. Although Lin Pinle was also here, many responsibilities still fell upon her shoulders.
“Just be careful yourself…”
Qing Luan didn’t ask further. She believed in Xiao Yufan’s abilities and that he could handle anything. There was something inherently magical about this man!
Nodding, Xiao Yufan thought of Qiao Chuxi. If Chen Jiamin was targeting him, Qiao Family might also be affected. He should give this woman a heads-up…
“Is something wrong?” Qiao Chuxi’s voice quickly came through, but unlike her usual icy tone, it now sounded softer. After the incident with her father, Xiao Yufan had once again saved her, and her feelings toward this man had gradually changed.
“Some people are plotting against me, and I’m afraid they might target your Qiao Family, so I wanted to warn you in advance…”
Xiao Yufan hesitated slightly, surprised at how unusually peaceful this conversation was. It seemed this was one of the rare occasions they had ever interacted without conflict. He could even sense a tenderness in her voice—since when had this girl changed her personality?
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