In the city of Suhang, a certain urban village.
It was sparsely populated, yet possessed a tranquil environment.
For many underground powers, such places were favored for relaxation or negotiation.
Qin Yuan had chosen this spot.
After exchanging insincere pleasantries, both sides sat at the negotiation table.
Qin Yuan, clad in a trench coat and sunglasses, leaned back in her chair with her arms crossed, exuding the air of a powerful leader.
She cut straight to the chase: "Dragon Gang Leader, speak. What terms do you require to withdraw from Suhang City?"
"Very simple."
The Dragon Gang Leader smiled mysteriously. "I have but two conditions."
"First, I want you to cede the territory north of the Su River to me, to be under the actual control of our Dragon Gang. Your people are not to interfere."
"Second, I want..."
His gaze fell upon Qin Yuan's alluring figure, a flicker of barely concealed desire flashing in his eyes. "You to spend a night with me!"
With these words, the pretense of polite exchange shattered instantly.
Qin Yuan's eyes turned as cold as frost. "Dragon Gang Leader, do you know what you're saying?"
The Dragon Gang Leader, puffing on his cigar, exhaled slowly. "Of course, I know what I'm saying."
"And I also hope..."
"Miss Qin, don't be so quick to refuse."
Qin Yuan was immediately enraged.
The Su River was a large river that flowed through the city of Suhang. The territory north of it comprised more than a third of Suhang City's landmass!
Ceding it to the Dragon Gang would be akin to digging her own grave.
Even if the Dragon Gang retreated this time, they would have gained a fortress from which to attack at any moment!
As for the second condition, it was even more absurd.
Despite her anger, Qin Yuan did not lose her composure.
Engaging in open warfare with the Dragon Gang now would most likely put her in a perilous situation, facing enemies on all sides, which would be extremely unwise.
Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, she did not wish to break ties with the Dragon Gang.
"Dragon Gang Leader."
Qin Yuan's face was grim, her voice as chilling as if it had come from the deepest abyss. "Do you truly think I, Qin Yuan, am easily swayed?"
"Don't forget, this is my territory in Suhang!"
The Dragon Gang Leader burst into laughter.
His laughter echoed to the heavens, tinged with arrogance and defiance.
"Miss Qin."
The Dragon Gang Leader gazed at Qin Yuan with a smirk, saying lightly, "This is indeed your territory, but do you think I came unprepared today?"
With that, he clapped his hands three times.
*Swish!*
From the surrounding shadows, a group of burly men rushed out.
They wielded large cleavers, all dressed in black suits, with a coiled, roaring Azure Dragon embroidered on their chests. They were all members of the Dragon Gang, numbering three to five hundred.
Qin Yuan's face contorted in shock.
She had been careless!
She had dispatched two groups of people.
One to scout this location, and another to investigate the Dragon Gang's temporary stronghold in Suhang City.
Now, it seemed...
They had likely met their demise!
"Miss Qin..."
The Dragon Gang Leader's lascivious gaze swept unscrupulously over Qin Yuan. "Have you considered carefully?"
Qin Yuan let out a cold snort and issued an order to her accompanying personnel: "Everyone, fight to break through this encirclement! For every one who escapes, it's a victory!"
"As long as one person gets out, they are to rally the forces of Suhang and wage an endless war against the Dragon Gang!"
Her words were decisive, without a hint of hesitation.
That fierce resolve…
Even the Dragon Gang Leader was inwardly astonished.
But he soon sneered, "Escape? None of you will be leaving today!"
He waved his hand, and the burly men immediately closed in.
"Kill!"
It had to be said.
Qin Yuan had indeed changed immensely.
Not only had she rallied the remnants of her father's forces, but she had also instilled in them a high degree of loyalty. Even in this desperate situation, no one cried out for surrender.
And Qin Yuan herself…
She grabbed a throwing knife and hurled it, striking the first assailant in the neck.
Blood sprayed out over a meter high.
In time,
She could have grown to achieve even greater heights than her father.
Alas...
This time, fate was not on her side.
Watching her escorts fall one by one, Qin Yuan's heart sank.
*Shhh!*
As she was lost in thought,
A cold glint flashed past her armpit. It was the Dragon Gang Leader himself, who, with the tip of his sharp blade, slashed through her trench coat.
Qin Yuan's expression changed again!
The situation was now a foregone conclusion, and he intended to humiliate her in front of everyone!
What to do?
Qin Yuan's mind raced.
Commit suicide to preserve her honor?
Or...
Endure humiliation and wait for an opportunity for revenge?
It had to be said.
Either choice was incredibly difficult.
*Bang!*
*Bang!*
*Bang!*
Just as Qin Yuan was sinking into despair.
Several figures from the outer perimeter were suddenly sent flying through the air after being brutally beaten, then smashed heavily onto the ground.
Was this…
Reinforcements had arrived?
Qin Yuan couldn't help but wonder.
She had indeed made preparations, arranging for a supporting team.
But she remembered that there were more of their enemies outside, and even if those people wanted to support her, they would likely be held back!
But the next moment.
Qin Yuan saw a figure in white.
He charged into the throng, taking down large numbers with a single punch, effortlessly killing many and weaving through the chaos as if in an empty field.
It was Bai Zihe!
Seeing him again, especially in such a desperate situation, Qin Yuan felt a surge of mixed emotions.
Not long after.
Bai Zihe reached Qin Yuan.
Behind him lay the corpses of countless Dragon Gang members, blood pooling on the ground.
"Miss Qin, are you alright?"
Looking at that familiar face filled with concern, Qin Yuan almost lost her composure and reverted to her former pampered self.
Qin Yuan nodded, her voice filled with gratitude. "Thank you!"
These two…
After killing so many of his gang members, they dared to stand there chatting and laughing.
The Dragon Gang Leader's face turned green with rage. He pulled out a gun and pointed it at Bai Zihe. "Kid, do you know who I am to dare interfere with me..."
*Slap!*
Before he could finish speaking, he was sent flying by a resounding slap from Bai Zihe.
Not only did his gun fly out of his hand, but half his face swelled up like a pig's head, making him almost unrecognizable even to his own mother!
"You!"
Enraged, the Dragon Gang Leader scrambled up, grabbed his phone, and dialed. "Brother Tian, I'm at the urban village, hurry and help me!"
After hanging up,
The Dragon Gang Leader glared menacingly at Bai Zihe.
The person he had called was the backbone of the Dragon Gang's operations in Suhang City: Zhang Tianxiao, the son of Zhang Delong, the Vice Governor of Suhang City!
This was why he dared to confront Qin Yuan.
Because even if he failed, as long as Zhang Tianxiao appeared, he would be fine.
No matter how fierce or ruthless Qin Yuan was, she would not dare to openly challenge the son of the Vice Governor on Suhang City's territory.
Soon after.
Zhang Tianxiao arrived.
He surveyed the scene with an arrogant air and walked up to Bai Zihe. "Kid, do you know who I am?"
"You will now kneel..."
*Slap!*
Bai Zihe delivered another slap, and Zhang Tianxiao met the same fate as the Dragon Gang Leader.
"I don't care who you are."
"In Suhang City, even dragons must coil before me!"
Bai Zihe's words were peerlessly dominant, looking down upon the world!
"You, you..."
Zhang Tianxiao had never been cursed at, let alone beaten, since childhood.
And, he had been slapped across the face!
He immediately called his father. "Old man, if you don't come now, your son will be beaten to death!"
While speaking on the phone, he glared venomously at Bai Zihe.
Bai Zihe gave a cold laugh, letting him complain.
A moment later.
A middle-aged man with a square face and an imposing demeanor arrived. He was Zhang Delong, the Vice Governor of Suhang City!
"Who is this ignor..."
Zhang Delong rushed in, ready to unleash a torrent of abuse.
But then he saw Bai Zihe standing beside him, a half-smile on his face, and his hair stood on end, his soul trembling.
Bai Zihe!
Even Governor Chen Zhennan called him master!
This damned bastard, who could he not offend, but he had to offend this divine being…
This was like a centenarian hanging himself – he had lived long enough!
"Old man, the one who hit me is..."
Zhang Tianxiao, unaware of the drastic change in his father's thoughts,
pointed at Bai Zihe, expecting Zhang Delong to teach him a lesson.
Suddenly, another slap sent him flying, this time from his own father.
"Dad, are you crazy?"
"You're not hitting the enemy, why are you hitting your son?"
Zhang Tianxiao clutched his face, complaining tearfully.
"It's precisely because I'm hitting you!"
Zhang Delong, furious, dragged Zhang Tianxiao in front of Bai Zihe, kicked him to his knees, and then knelt down himself.
"Lord Bai, my son is blind and foolish. I beg you, for his youth and ignorance, spare him this once..."
With that, he kowtowed incessantly, his forehead quickly becoming red and swollen.
Seeing Zhang Tianxiao's unmoving defiance.
Zhang Delong pressed his son's head to the ground and kowtowed dozens more times before daring to look up cautiously.
Zhang Tianxiao also understood.
Even his father feared this young man so much, it was clear he had truly crossed a line this time. He obediently kowtowed, not daring to utter a word of complaint.
Bai Zihe, seeing his improved attitude, let out a cold snort. "Resign yourself, and you may keep your dog's life."
Zhang Delong felt as if he had been granted a great pardon, and kowtowed three more times. "Thank you, Lord Bai!"
Then, he dragged Zhang Tianxiao away ignominiously.
On the spot.
The Dragon Gang Leader was utterly dumbfounded.
This person… did even Zhang Delong fear him so much?
"How do you wish to die?"
Bai Zihe's cold eyes fixed on the Dragon Gang Leader, his voice devoid of any human warmth.
"Kid, don't get arrogant. Someone will deal with you!"
The Dragon Gang Leader smiled sinisterly and called out to someone else.
"Master Zhao, save me!"