Not directly answering Xu Ming and Ye Xiaohou, Yang Yi pondered for a moment, his plan crystallizing, and with a strange smile, he asked, "Third brother, fourth brother, do you think we stand a chance of wiping out the two major gangs in A City in a single night with just two thousand men?"

"What?" Ye Xiaohou and Xu Ming exclaimed simultaneously, astonished by Yang Yi's sheer ambition. And to eliminate the two deeply rooted major gangs in A City in one night, using only two thousand people?

"Boss, that's impossible," Xu Ming stated calmly. "I won't deny we've sent a challenge to the Wolf Gang, but we can't rule out the existing relationship between the Wolf Gang and the Xiong Ying Gang. And in A City, let's not forget the Ice Mirror Society either."

"Indeed," Ye Xiaohou added, frowning, "and it's not just them. I believe the slightly stronger gangs outside A City won't easily let such juicy meat slip by. They might even join forces against us."

Yang Yi appreciated the insights from his two brothers; they had hit the crucial points. The battle tomorrow night would indeed be a brutal one for him. As for the Wolf Gang... he had already issued the challenge; they certainly wouldn't surrender easily. After all, who would willingly give up what they've worked so hard to build?

Therefore, the Wolf Gang would definitely try to rope in the Xiong Ying Gang for support. Why the Xiong Ying Gang would help was easier to surmise: if the Black God Gang swallowed the Wolf Gang, the Xiong Ying Gang would panic. They might realize that if the Wolf Gang falls today, the Xiong Ying Gang could be next, forcing them into an alliance with the Wolf Gang.

Yang Yi wasn't worried about the Ice Mirror Society. In fact, he barely concerned himself with the Wolf Gang or the Xiong Ying Gang. His only true concern was the collection of gangs outside A City. Though none were major powers individually, if they united to carve up the riches of A City, his forces could suffer devastating losses.

"Yanran, have those fellows outside A City made any recent moves?" Yang Yi asked Feng Shi.

"They haven't made any moves," Feng Shi reported. "It’s as if they are completely unaware that we sent the challenge to the Wolf Gang!"

"Oh?" Yang Yi frowned upon hearing this, his thoughts churning. After a pause, he instructed, "Yanran, have Uncle Han assign three hundred men to linger around the city's checkpoints. If you notice anything unusual, call me immediately."

"Yes!" Feng Shi obeyed, though puzzled. This arrangement seemed like surveillance, yet it wasn't quite right. Was that many people necessary for mere monitoring?

And it wasn't just her who was confused; Lin Fatty, standing nearby, also voiced his doubt. "Brother Yi, isn't this deployment a bit... inappropriate?"

"Heh heh, worry less. I know what you're thinking, but I have my own plan," Yang Yi replied with a faint smile. He continued, "Also... Yanran, apart from those three hundred, divide the remaining seventeen hundred into two groups and hold them ready tomorrow night for my command."

"Understood."

Yang Yi gave a sly smile, then suddenly raised an eyebrow, addressing the puzzled Xu Ming and Ye Xiaohou watching him. "Do you two feel like being ancient generals tomorrow night?"

"Ancient generals?" Xu Ming and Ye Xiaohou exchanged glances, seemingly grasping each other's meaning. "Boss, just say it outright."

"Heh heh!" Yang Yi chuckled mysteriously, glancing at Lin Fatty before declaring, "Tomorrow night, you two will become generals of my Black God Guards, hehe!"

"Uh!" Xu Ming and Ye Xiaohou were now utterly bewildered, completely unable to decipher Yang Yi's meaning.

Seeing their confusion, Lin Fatty laughed. "Brother Yi means that tomorrow night, the three of us will lead a contingent of the Black God Guards to a specific location. And as for this location, I imagine it must be the Xiong Ying Gang!"

"The Xiong Ying Gang? Boss, could it be... you mean..." Xu Ming stammered, then suddenly seemed to grasp something, staring at Yang Yi with wide-eyed astonishment.

"Uh-huh, didn't I just say it? Wipe out both major gangs in one night," Yang Yi stated with a calm smile.

"But Boss, what about the Ice Mirror Society and..." Ye Xiaohou questioned hesitantly.

"Just trust me and do as I say!" Yang Yi finished, then returned to sipping his tea, acting utterly mysterious. This left Ye Xiaohou and Xu Ming feeling thoroughly frustrated.

Meanwhile, on the other side, it must be noted that after reaching an accord with the Xiong Ying Gang, the Wolf Gang was certainly not planning to sit idly by. They were already broadly summoning their members and preparing for the challenge issued by the Black God Gang.

"Gang Leader!" a subordinate entered and reported.

"Oh, you're back? How did it go?" Zheng Shen, seated in his chair, asked the scout he had dispatched.

"Gang Leader, that kid has been at the school the whole time. I didn't see him go anywhere or interact with anyone. However, he did spot me!"

Indeed, this man was the one who had been monitoring Yang Yi at the school that afternoon.

"Did he have any particularly unusual movements?" Zheng Shen inquired.

"None. But Gang Leader, that afternoon he was picked up by a long, black limousine," the man stated.

Zheng Shen pondered. Given the current situation, gathering more intelligence on him was impossible; time was pressing. All they could do now was prepare for the inevitable confrontation.

"Good. You can step down. Have Old Bai and the others come in," Zheng Shen said, narrowing his eyes.

"Yes, Gang Leader!" The subordinate acknowledged and withdrew.

"Just how extensive is the Black God Gang's power?" Zheng Shen murmured with a heavy expression.

While Zheng Shen was grave, Cai Jian on the other side seemed quite different. His face was flushed, and a woman knelt before him, her head moving rhythmically between his thighs, seemingly tending to his pleasure.

"Heh heh, you seductive bitch. You managed to extract so much intel from Zheng Shen. You truly are the most wanton woman," Cai Jian said, his face both flushed and excited.

"Mmm—hmm!" The woman stopped, smiling faintly. "Master Cai, since you have all the intelligence, shouldn't that payment be transferred to my account now?"

To his shock, this woman was the very one who had always stayed by Zheng Shen's side, and now she was intimately involved with Cai Jian. Astonishing! Who was this woman really?

"Haha, don't worry. I'll have someone transfer the money to your account shortly," Cai Jian laughed heartily.

Hearing this, the woman flashed a slight, knowing smile and resumed her service, unaware of the flicker of malice that crossed Cai Jian's eyes.

[Next chapter: Everyone harbors hidden motives, and the earlier foreshadowing will slowly unravel. Brothers, support heavily, rise up! Haha, your little brother loves untying knots, hehe, it’s so exhilarating.]