Sometimes, things unfold entirely unexpectedly. Men who walk the path, especially those with status, aren't always mere brutes; they understand that beyond mere brawling, they must employ extreme measures in extreme times. Once Chen Hu learned that his so-called nephew had stirred up trouble, he used that as pretext to eliminate Chen Dong.

The result is that Chen Dong is now in a catatonic state, deep in sleep. One must admit, Chen Hu was ruthless; his actions showed no regard for kinship, a philosophy forged by surviving the underworld where nobody ever refuses more money.

Chen Dong’s father, Chen Hu’s elder brother, was once the CEO of a major company. His death in a car accident left behind a colossal fortune, a full five hundred million. Chen Hu coveted this sum, which is precisely why he adopted Chen Dong and schemed relentlessly to acquire the inheritance. Now that he has succeeded, eliminating Chen Dong immediately shows his 'painstaking efforts.'

In the Space Bar at night, business was booming as usual. Bars are favorite haunts for modern society’s liberated men and women, places where one can shed the mask of hypocrisy and fully release the depths of their true selves.

Yet, the Space Bar seemed subtly different tonight. The security presence was noticeably larger, guards constantly scanning and moving about. Though their activity wasn't overtly conspicuous, it signaled a state of high alert.

"Master Hu, is that young man really going to show up?"

"What, you sound rather interested in him. Are you enchanted?" Chen Hu asked, taking a slow sip of red wine, his tone loaded with knowing meaning, as if he had already confirmed the arrival of someone specific.

"Hehe, I'm just interested in anyone who commands Master Hu's attention," the woman replied with a dazzling smile.

"Is that so!" Chen Hua sneered, completely unconcerned with her words. He only cared about discovering the nature of the person capable of causing such a gruesome end for Serpent Ghost.

It was at that very moment a subordinate burst through the door. "Master Hu, Hall Master Lin has arrived."

"Oh? Bring him in." A flicker of surprise crossed Chen Hu’s face before he spoke.

"Yes!" The subordinate acknowledged and exited.

Seeing the subordinate leave, Chen Hu patted the woman, subtly signaling for her departure as well. Although she showed reluctance, she quickly complied upon seeing the menacing look on Chen Hu’s face.

Moments later, a middle-aged man entered. He was impeccably dressed in a crisp, tailored suit, radiating a formidable aura. If that was all one could perceive, they would be thoroughly deceived.

However, if one noticed the sharp glint in his eyes and the dark undertone emanating from him, they would realize this man was no simple figure—at least, Chen Hu wouldn't dare put on airs in front of him.

"Little Hu, your establishment seems heavily guarded today. Are you running into trouble?" the newcomer inquired with pointed interest.

"Yo, Brother Bai! What wind blows you here today?" Seeing the arrival, Chen Hu immediately stood up, gesturing for him to take a seat and pouring him a glass of red wine.

"Hehe, I wasn't busy, so I decided to pay a casual visit. I heard your subordinate, Serpent Ghost, died horribly. I came to ask what exactly happened," the middle-aged man—Brother Bai, whose name was Lin Bai and who was one of the four Hall Masters of the Vicious Wolf Gang—said. In terms of seniority, Lin Bai ranked a notch above Chen Hu.

"Uh!" Chen Hu felt a jolt of surprise. He knew Lin Bai wouldn't show up here without reason. Moreover, among the four Hall Masters, Lin Bai was one of his closest associates. For him to come here and discuss this matter meant there was something vital he needed to convey. "Brother Bai, stop beating around the bush. Just tell me directly!"

"Haha, you always were direct, Hu Zi. Well, I like that. I'll tell you straight: the Gang Leader feels that City A has been too quiet for too long. Isn't it time to stir things up? This is an opportunity, and it seems the Eagle Gang has reached the same consensus as us," Lin Bai said, narrowing his eyes at Chen Hu.

He had been quite clear, and any intelligent person would understand. Yet, Chen Hu remained slightly perplexed. "Brother Bai, what exactly does the Gang Leader mean by that?"

"I just praised you for being smart, and now you're trying to confuse me?" Lin Bai countered with a smile.

"Brother Bai, just say it straight," Chen Hu urged, sensing Lin Bai was holding back more information, forcing a dry laugh.

"You know the current situation in City A—the three-way standoff. While we maintain a superficial peace, underneath we’re fighting tooth and nail for territory. This is a perfect chance. The blade will rust if kept idle for too long. Besides, the Gang Leader just dined with the Eagle Gang's boss today," Lin Bai said after taking a sip of wine.

Chen Hu fell into deep contemplation after hearing Lin Bai's words. A moment later, he seemed to finally grasp it, thinking to himself: So I was right this time. First, turning Chen Dong into an imbecile, then handing him over to the Ice Mirror Society. In the underworld, one must uphold certain obligations. This way, I can use this opportunity to pressure the Ice Mirror Society, thereby provoking them. Truly brilliant!

"I see you've figured it out. Haha, the Ice Mirror Society is a fat piece of meat," Lin Bai chuckled.

"Brother Bai, this is the Gang Leader's order?" Chen Hu inquired.

"Yes. Just handle this matter well, Hu Zi. We shouldn't concern ourselves with the rest; we are merely subordinates," Lin Bai stated sternly.

Chen Hu understood. What would happen next wasn't for him to worry about. But he also knew that even if the Vicious Wolf Gang and the Eagle Gang together provoked the Ice Mirror Society, that 'fat piece of meat' would inevitably lead to another struggle for dominance. Chen Hu conceded that Lin Bai was right: they were merely subordinates, and such large-scale scheming was the prerogative of the Gang Leader.

Just as they were engaged in this feigned deep discussion, a sleek black sedan pulled up before the entrance of the Space Bar. Five figures emerged: four men and one woman. Without needing to be told, these five were Yang Yi and his crew.

"I can’t believe it. After what happened here last time, Cang Cang escaped, and now they’ve returned seeking a fight. Hehe, thinking about it is exciting," Xu Ming remarked, looking at the gaudy, brightly colored, pink and neon lights.

"Yeah, this is payback for last time. Damn it, making me jump out of a window—I still feel annoyed just thinking about it," Ye Xiaohou grumbled indignantly.

Yang Yi glanced at the two, a helpless sigh escaping him, his expression clearly one of exasperation. "You two, remember to be careful later. Although we're here to challenge them, we still need to be somewhat courteous and, more importantly, mind your safety."

"Hehe, Boss, don't worry. I'll go easy on them," Xu Ming replied with a sinister grin.

This group exuded outrageous arrogance; they were already exchanging so many words while planning to crash a venue, completely disregarding the security personnel inside.

【Dear brothers, please rest assured, your humble writer won't just pad the word count. The organized crime world I write about is different from others. Please do not draw direct parallels or compare this to other gang literature; after all, mine is a 'hooligan' underworld story. Thank you all for your support; your encouragement is my infinite motivation. Don't forget to bookmark and cheer loudly! Rise up!】