The Black God Gang's Commercial Headquarters in City A: This structure, existing under a threefold system of management, was precisely why Yang Yi chose it as the Black God Gang’s commercial headquarters in City A.

The Black God Gang headquarters was a thirteen-story edifice standing tall. Thirteen floors was considered mid-range in City A. A massive perimeter encompassing the entire structure provided access for vehicles and pedestrian traffic. There were two subterranean levels for parking. The ground floor served as the main lobby, intended for waiting and receiving guests. The second and third floors housed dining establishments. Floors four, five, and six were dedicated to retail space. The seventh and eighth floors functioned as standard offices. The ninth and tenth floors were the formal operational zone of the Black God Gang. The eleventh floor contained a fitness center. The twelfth and thirteenth floors were occupied by a security company established and run by the Black God Gang.

It was, in essence, a self-sufficient commercial complex. This completeness was the very reason Yang Yi selected it to be the gang’s headquarters. He had always envisioned his underworld enterprise transitioning toward commercial legitimacy, moving beyond mere reliance on underground dealings. His objective was starkly clear: if he wasn't going to do it big, he wouldn't do it at all. His management philosophy demanded corporatization, commercialization, entertainment integration, and even pioneering expansionist strategies. This was the ultimate goal driving Yang Yi.

In a mere three days, the Black God Gang had expanded rapidly. Apart from the Ice Mirror Society, which remained outside their grasp, all other smaller factions had been absorbed. The ancient adage from Huaxia rings true: quality of troops is valued over quantity; numerous soldiers without elite capability are nothing more than a run-of-the-mill gang. The return of the Black God Gang, dormant for two decades, was undoubtedly a seismic event in the underworld. However, news of their reemergence had been skillfully suppressed by certain parties, currently limited only to the entire Jiangsu Province. Whether the information would leak beyond that remained uncertain; after all, fire cannot be contained by paper forever. Yang Yi knew all too well that a towering tree attracts the wind. Therefore, while the Black God Gang had not yet fully cemented control over City A, a period of quiet consolidation was necessary, as the underworld landscape of the city had already been violently churned into a massive upheaval.

At this moment, Yang Yi sat in his office, resembling a supreme monarch surveying his domain as he rapidly flipped through documents. Standing beside him were Han Zhong, Feng Shi, and Feng Jiu. The atmosphere was strangely dissonant; Yang Yi, dressed in casual wear, seemed slightly out of place in the rigidly formal office, yet no one dared to voice a comment. His intense focus, etched onto his face, was somewhat intimidating. The speed at which he processed the paperwork—a speed that would take veteran managers decades to match—left the others simply staring, mouths agape.

“Hmm, excellent. We’ve secured control over previously unaligned territories in just three days!” Yang Yi closed the file, glancing at the three subordinates before speaking. “Our core Black God Gang personnel, the true battle-hardened type, total just over three thousand. After absorbing these two factions, our numbers have swelled to forty thousand. Among them, a significant portion are mere students or useless petty thugs. Uncle Han, what are your initial thoughts?”

“Ah… oh!” Han Zhong felt a profound shock deep within. In barely a few minutes, Yang Yi had completely grasped the intricacies of the reports. Astonishment layered upon astonishment. Snapping back to attention, he quickly replied, “Dragon Lord, your subordinate believes that our original Black God Gang members are veterans, primarily assassins and close-combat specialists. They should be maximally deployed to mentor and guide these new recruits.”

“Good. I had considered that,” Yang Yi murmured, closing his eyes slightly as if in deep contemplation. After a long pause, he snapped them open and addressed Han Zhong: “While our numbers have certainly increased, the majority are still mediocre stock. If this imbalance persists, we will ultimately gain nothing. Han Zhong, Feng Shi, Feng Jiu—receive my command!”

“Yes, Dragon Lord!” The abrupt summons made all three startle.

“The Black God Gang will now be formally stratified into distinct ranks: Novice and Advanced membership. Novice members will undergo rigorous physical training to rapidly boost their combat prowess. Advanced members will study the knowledge required for major industries—everything from corporate management principles to modern technological understanding. I want you to forge a cadre of capable individuals ready to manage enterprise-level operations. Naturally, rigorous screening is mandatory. Any member failing to meet the standard will be designated as Peripheral Associates. For those promoted to Novice or Advanced ranks, you will assign several Black God Guards to train them. I require not only personal strength but also comprehensive knowledge.” Yang Yi’s tone was stern and unwavering.

“Yes, Dragon Lord!” The three absorbed his words. Aside from Feng Jiu, Han Zhong and Feng Shi were utterly stunned. What kind of management structure was this? Cultivating both martial skill and intellect? Gods above, if such a radical approach succeeded, the Black God Gang’s true power would be unimaginable.

Indeed, one must not let one's gaze drop to the crotch; one must look far ahead. As the saying goes, reaching for the distant leads to steady progress, but if one’s vision is confined only to what is immediately visible, one will forever remain at the starting point, perhaps even inviting utter subjugation.

“Good. For now, proceed with management according to this framework. Remember, quality over quantity; keeping useless mouths fed serves no purpose. As for their monthly compensation, Uncle Han, that will fall to you to manage. But make sure they are not treated poorly,” Yang Yi concluded, his voice suddenly leveling into a matter-of-fact tone.

“Understood!” Han Zhong confirmed.

Yang Yi settled back into his chair, feeling as though some critical task remained unfinished. Since he was at headquarters today, he needed to finalize everything swiftly to free up time to address the Ice Mirror Society—that was the truly lucrative prize. Just then, a flash of insight struck Yang Yi, and he inquired, “Regarding the assets acquired from the two factions we absorbed—how much in terms of capital, territory, and active businesses do we currently possess?”

Hearing the question, Han Zhong immediately reported, “The Eagle Gang faction controlled fifty to sixty operational businesses, with total liquid assets reaching two hundred million. The Hungry Wolf Gang faction controlled one hundred and twenty-one operational businesses, with total liquid assets amounting to approximately eight hundred million.”

“Oh?” Yang Yi let out a low sound of surprise. The benefits accrued from absorbing these two powers were substantial indeed—over a billion in capital, nearly two hundred currently operating businesses; this was no small windfall. Realizing this, Yang Yi gripped an important thought and pressed further, “Are there any of our people embedded within these current operations?”

“Reporting, Dragon Lord, as per your prior directive, we have subjected them to intensive indoctrination. Their credibility levels have reached an acceptable threshold; you can rest assured on that point.” Han Zhong knew exactly what Yang Yi was concerned about—residual elements from the former gangs required careful handling to avoid disastrous future complications.

“Excellent, very good. Proceed with the management and arrangements as I just outlined!” Yang Yi had now fully formalized this commercial blueprint for his syndicate.

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