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Clear and Bright Rain Stops, the colors had deepened, and the people in the Grand Hall of the Noble Goods Pavilion had gradually begun to leave. The stack of business cards in Xue's hand had thinned out. As he reached the end, several individuals stood up simultaneously. Xue's gaze swept over them, a smile on his face, his confidence evident.
"Thanks to the grace of Huang Taisui, I will naturally reciprocate with courtesy. In the future, if there are any storms that I can assist with, I will spare no effort."
Xue bowed slightly, and several of Huang Taisui's Adopted Sons returned the gesture with clasped fists. After exchanging a few pleasantries and taking their business cards, they left the Grand Hall together.
Once the hall was empty, Tian Feng suddenly appeared from somewhere, noticing Xue's empty hands and couldn't help but show a pleased expression.
"Brother, you truly have foresight! I didn't expect Huang Taisui to cooperate so well; just one Azure Wind Antelope was enough to send him off."
Hearing Tian Feng's flattery, Xue laughed and scolded lightly, explaining, "In this world, countless matters ultimately boil down to dealing with people. The most important thing is to understand human hearts and prescribe the right remedy. Huang Taisui has navigated through the Underworld for decades; his vision is naturally broader than that of younger generations. As for strength, we've already revealed a hint of it; he wouldn't dare gamble his family and later years on trivial gains or losses. His Adopted Sons are relatively obedient; their collective appearance at the end surely has Huang Taisui's influence behind it. I fear they received more than one message in the end."
Tian Feng's cleverness lay in his unabashed eagerness to learn from Xue, and he began to ponder deeply at that moment. Xue did not interrupt him and instead contemplated his own matters.
After a while, Tian Feng seemed to have figured something out and spoke up, "Brother, I think Huang Taisui will still offer us some benefits; he shouldn't be worried about us holding grudges over past events."
Upon hearing this, admiration shone clearly in Xue's eyes as he warmly replied, "Indeed, today is just the beginning. Those who know how to handle affairs will ensure they present themselves more thoroughly to us. I believe that Dudu Bar should already be within our grasp."
Upon hearing Xue's affirmation, Tian Feng felt elated, like a student who had excelled in an exam. After a brief pause, Xue continued with a statement that finally settled Tian Feng's anxious heart.
"It seems I can confidently introduce you to Feng."
…………
Yang City, Shengming Pavilion.
The scene was a complete mess, as if a field had just suffered from autumn frost or a village had been ravaged by a tornado. It was hard to imagine that this place had once been the renowned gathering spot for the wealthy in Yang City, a famous den of indulgence, and the Gentle Land for wayward young masters.
On the top floor stood the Association villa, an open layout of nearly four hundred square meters. Even now, remnants of its former glory could be seen in the few valuable paintings on the walls—ink wash landscapes, classic oil paintings, and abstract art, all encompassing a wide array of styles.
A group of over twenty people were present, and aside from a few, most bore signs of injury—some gasping for breath, some collapsed to the side, and others groaning as they endured their pain. Their forms varied greatly, but they all shared one common fact: they had just experienced a fierce battle.
Among them was an enchanting woman dressed in tight black attire. Her long hair was tied at her waist with a light purple ribbon, and her skin glowed with a radiant sheen. Her slender waist and curvaceous figure were perfectly proportioned.
People saw me as Flower Snow Moon; I showed them Bodhi glass.
"Irin King, three hundred Brothers fought; eight are dead and nearly half are injured. The Unification Alliance sent five hundred men, all of whom fled. Since these bastards launched their surprise attack, this is our first great victory in Hua Gang! It feels so good! Finally, we can give an account to our fallen Brothers!"
The speaker was an elder of Hua Gang. Although his position was beneath the Eight Kings, his qualifications surpassed even those of Flower Snow Moon. In his twilight years, he still managed to uphold the last bit of glory for Hua Gang amidst the storm of blades and arrows—how could one not respect him?
Flower Snow Moon's unparalleled beauty remained cold and pure like a moon in autumn. Yet beneath her elegant brows, her eyes sparkled with three parts joy and seven parts excitement that were hard to conceal.
"Elder Yuan is right; all Brothers are heroes of Hua Gang. I will not let their sacrifice go in vain. I have some savings left; I will take it all out to honor our fallen Brothers!"
As an elder of Hua Gang, Elder Yuan understood that the reason they could organize an effective counterattack was largely due to Flower Snow Moon's efforts alone. Initially preserving their strength by breaking into smaller groups to create distractions wore down the Unification Alliance. Finally, they concentrated their forces and took Yang City in one night. This series of actions could be considered textbook examples in the Underworld; one could only imagine how much effort she had put into it! Now she intended to personally fund the memorial for their fallen Brothers, which made Elder Yuan feel deeply uneasy.
He hesitated to speak but ultimately sighed heavily. Flower Snow Moon smiled and nodded, prompting Elder Yuan to stagger back and slump onto a battered sofa.
Among those who appeared relatively normal in the room, most were not members of Hua Gang—Civilization, Politeness, Tong Bailong, and Zhu Mao were present. The latter two had not participated in the battle while the former three had dominated among the crowd. Hua Gang also had many capable fighters; unfortunately, they seemed somewhat inferior compared to these three formidable warriors.
Politeness stood with his hands behind his head, leaning against a chair with his eyes closed in rest. Tong Bailong was consuming snacks to replenish his energy after expending so much during the fight. Civilization noticed that Hua Gang's internal arrangements were nearly complete and prepared to take his leave. After all, he belonged to Hurricane and hadn't returned since arriving in Huaguo; now that the situation in Yang City was settled, he could finally head back to Washing City with peace of mind.
Flower Snow Moon would not linger unnecessarily; all of this had been arranged in agreement with Jufeng. The strength of the Unification Alliance was certainly not something that the group from Washing City could compare to. Without a few civilizations, the outcome would be hard to predict. Now that the major event had occurred, the Hua Gang members were well-prepared to defend their territory, and their elites would naturally be put to good use.
As the five were about to leave, Civility suddenly stopped in his tracks and said to Politeness, "Brother Jufeng wants you to stay and protect Fiery Beauty."
Politeness was taken aback, a look of disbelief on his face.
"Huh? How come I didn't know about this?"
Civility leaned in closer with a mischievous smile and whispered to Politeness, "Brother Jufeng has done all he can; from here on out, it's up to you."
After saying this, Civility smiled and walked away. Tong Bailong quickly stuffed some food into his mouth before following Civility. The four of them vanished at the door, leaving Politeness standing awkwardly in place.
"Uh, well, if Brother Jufeng said so, I can't just ignore it..."
Upon hearing this, Flower Snow Moon raised her head slightly, her brows furrowing as her voice unintentionally rose a few decibels.
"Your legs are your own; if you want to leave, then go wherever the wind takes you."
Politeness was momentarily speechless and hurriedly waved his hands in defense. "No way! Of course I want to stay—I'm very willing!"
Flower Snow Moon snorted coldly and began arranging defensive matters. The others couldn't help but find Politeness's predicament amusing; after all, no one could have imagined that even the War God, who navigated battlefields with ease and confidence, could feel intimidated.
Civility, Gun God, and War God: these were the legendary duo whose fame had spread far and wide after the battle of Yang City!
The Qingming Incident had transformed not only Washing City or Yang City. By the next day, when news of the incident spread across Huaguo from north to south, everyone realized that the Qingming Incident was like a fluttering butterfly, triggering a nationwide storm!
On the day after the Qingming Incident, Hurricane and Hua Gang met victoriously in Yang City, with over half of Liaoning Province already under the control of the two gangs. The two factions officially declared war on the Unification Alliance. That night, their armies pushed the Unification Alliance back into the vast grasslands. The Unification Alliance promised Prairie Wolf immense profits in exchange for their full support, which allowed them to establish a standoff at the border between the two provinces.
Hurricane's rapid rise was almost comet-like; in just two or three days, it formed a medium-sized gang based on the Washing City underworld. Although it was slightly inferior to Prairie Wolf, it still had enough strength to assist Hua Gang in resisting pressure from the northern grasslands while sending troops to harass Jisheng. This prevented the Unification Alliance from seizing opportunities to attack Liaoning Province. Thus, within just two or three days, Yang City became a solid fortress. While it no longer expanded outward, it also did not allow Prairie Wolf or the Unification Alliance to step foot into Liaoning Province.
Meanwhile, the national situation grew increasingly complex. First, the United Heart Association seized the opportunity to declare war on the Unification Alliance, causing turmoil along the Yangtze River; secondly, in the northwest inland where the Unification Alliance originated, many gangs were stirring restlessly. Several high-ranking members of the Unification Alliance had mysteriously died in recent days, resulting in immeasurable losses for them. People eagerly awaited what measures the recently powerful Unification Alliance would take to resolve the turbulent unrest in Huaguo.
Three days after Clear and Bright, in an Association within Hang City, a young man, an elderly man, and two children sat around a table enjoying tea.
(To be continued)
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