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In a tastefully decorated room at the headquarters of Hong Gang, Yin Jiu was sitting in a rattan chair with his eyes closed, tapping the armrest with one hand. His brows were slightly furrowed, indicating that he was not at ease.
In fact, Yin Jiu did not approve of this operation. After all, dealing with a formidable enemy like Mo Ming required utmost caution. He did not want to take any risks, but Evil Eye insisted on having Yin Jiu provide manpower so he could quickly eliminate Mo Ming.
Evil Eye held a higher position within the Dark Order organization than Yin Jiu, and he had come on orders. Yin Jiu had no choice but to allow Evil Eye to mobilize the brothers of Hong Gang to carry out the mission. However, he had a bad feeling about this; he sensed that the chances of Evil Eye failing were quite high.
"Clatter, clatter..."
A person hurriedly entered the room. Before he could speak, Yin Jiu's eyes snapped open. Seeing the expression on the newcomer’s face, he furrowed his brow and lowered his voice, asking, "What’s the situation?"
The newcomer was none other than Yin Jiu's trusted subordinate, Li Fei. Li Fei had been sent by Yin Jiu to gather intelligence and had returned immediately with news. However, his demeanor was frantic as he stammered, "Boss, things were going well at first, but... but..."
After repeating "but" several times, Li Fei seemed tongue-tied and unable to continue.
Observing Li Fei's behavior, Yin Jiu had an inkling of what might have happened. A fire of anger simmered within him as a fierce look crossed his face. His voice turned darker: "I asked you how things are going. Stop beating around the bush and tell me directly—good or bad!"
"Our operation failed. Many brothers were taken away by the police before they even got involved. A lot of our front-line brothers died, yet we still couldn't breach the enemy's defenses. Their firepower is too strong; we simply can't compete with knives," Li Fei said quickly, fearing that he might provoke Yin Jiu's wrath.
"Evil Eye is ruthless indeed; he's even brought in state forces. It seems he's not so easy to deal with," Yin Jiu said with a bitter smile and shook his head before continuing to ask, "By the way, what about Evil Eye? Has he returned?"
"Uh, I came to inform you about this matter. After everything ended, I waited near the resort for a long time but didn’t see any sign of Evil Eye or his team. I suspect they may have already fallen into enemy hands," Li Fei said anxiously. He was afraid that Yin Jiu would direct his anger toward him since there were many historical cases of collateral damage.
"What did you say? Not a single member of Evil Eye's team returned? Are you sure?" Yin Jiu's face showed surprise. Even though Li Fei hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, Evil Eye’s absence seemed to confirm Li Fei's words. Still, Yin Jiu held onto a glimmer of hope.
"It's absolutely true. I waited for a long time without seeing any sign of Evil Eye and his men before coming back to report to you," Li Fei said with a bitter smile and nodded. "I think... I think they probably won't return. I saw a car speeding out of the resort; from a distance, it looked like it was filled with high-ranking enemies!"
The situation was becoming clearer: Evil Eye had gone to attack Shura and his group. Since Shura and his men were still alive, it meant that those who had died must be Evil Eye's team. The thought made Yin Jiu feel deflated like a punctured balloon; all strength left him as he slumped back in the rattan chair.
Seeing that Yin Jiu’s face had turned pale and he sat in silence, Li Fei dared not say anything further and quietly stood by waiting. After a long while, Yin Jiu finally came back to himself and waved at Li Fei to dismiss him.
Li Fei understood well enough not to linger when Yin Jiu was in such a mood; he said nothing and quietly left.
"Evil Eye... I told you long ago that Shura is not an easy opponent to deal with. You refused to listen, and now you've lost your life over it. How am I supposed to report this to Leader Eternity?" Yin Jiu sighed repeatedly.
In truth, Yin Jiu felt no sorrow over Evil Eye's death; his sighs were merely expressions of concern for his own safety. After all, Evil Eye was an important figure within the organization who enjoyed the leader's favor. Now that he had died on territory managed by Yin Jiu himself, if the leader found out about it, there was a good chance that anger would be directed at him.
The terrifying expression and methods of the leader flashed through Yin Jiu's mind, adding a bitter smile to his face. He sighed countless times and ultimately steeled himself to report the situation to his superiors.
Yin Jiu understood that the truth cannot be hidden forever. Since Evil Eye was already dead, even if he did not report it, the higher-ups would surely find out. If they discovered that Yin Jiu had concealed the information, he would truly be in deep trouble!
"Evil Eye, you have really put me in a difficult position!" Yin Jiu began to complain about the deceased Evil Eye. He walked to his desk and picked up the telephone, quickly dialing a number.
The phone rang several times, and with a nervous heart, Yin Jiu anxiously waited. After nine rings, the other party finally answered. As soon as the call connected, a voice came through that sounded neither old nor young but carried a sense of weariness: "Yin Jiu, did you call me because there is something to report?"
"Yes, I know you are very busy. If it weren't for an important matter, I wouldn't dare disturb you..." Yin Jiu spoke politely, as if he were a junior addressing a senior.
"Since you know I'm busy, stop wasting time with small talk and get to the point. My patience is limited!" The voice on the other end cut him off abruptly, sounding somewhat displeased.
Yin Jiu's expression changed rapidly, comparable to the dramatic face-changing art of Sichuan opera—indeed, even more impressive since he didn't need any makeup; just one word from someone was enough!
It was clear how esteemed the person on the other end was; even the head of Hong Gang had to tread carefully around him. If Li Fei were nearby, he would surely be astonished at how similar Yin Jiu was to himself—submissive and cautious!
Indeed, Yin Jiu owed his current status entirely to this person. If one day this person decided to withdraw their support, it would likely mean not just losing control of Hong Gang but also his life!
"Evil Eye acted on his own accord and has died at the hands of Shura." Knowing the other party's temperament well, Yin Jiu dared not say anything further and directly conveyed the news. After saying this, his heart remained unsettled for a long time.
It felt like a storm was brewing right before him; the silence from the other side was akin to the calm before a tempest, causing Yin Jiu's heart to race. He feared that in the next moment, an earth-shattering roar of fury would erupt from the phone.
After a long pause, a calm yet chilling voice came through that turned Yin Jiu's face pale: "Since Evil Eye is dead, why are you still alive?"
"Leader, I didn't want this situation either. Evil Eye acted on his own without regard for your orders. When he arrived here, he immediately commanded me to send people to deal with Shura. I have tried countless times to persuade him otherwise, but as you know his character, I simply couldn't change his mind..." Yin Jiu hurriedly explained.
"If you couldn't persuade him, you should have reported it to me immediately instead of waiting until something happened and then delivering bad news! Yin Jiu, have you lived too long and let your mind rust?" The voice on the other end was exceptionally cold, making Yin Jiu shiver in fear.
"Leader, please calm down. This matter is indeed my oversight; even if I die for it, it would be worth it. I only hope for another chance to make amends so that I can die with my eyes closed," Yin Jiu said with a horrified expression.
"Hmph! Enough! I never said I wanted your life. I anticipated this outcome long ago. Evil Eye had many good qualities but was too arrogant and always thought he knew better. Before he went to Sanpan City, I repeatedly instructed him not to attack recklessly but rather to lie in wait beside you for an opportunity to eliminate Shura and his men all at once. He insisted on acting on his own; now he's dead—so be it."
Yin Jiu cautiously asked, "What should we do now?"
"The Evil Eye has completely disrupted my plans. It is unclear whether he has revealed our plans. If Shura learns about them, completing this plan will become quite difficult." The speaker's voice was filled with anger, and Yin Jiu could easily imagine the terrifying expression on the other person's face at that moment.
"Leader, you have to save me! Shura will definitely not let me off easily. If I am taken out by Shura, the power of Hong Gang will fall into someone else's hands. At that point, everything I have worked for will likely be in vain."
Yin Jiu was being somewhat clever; he didn't dare to directly ask the other person to send someone to protect him but instead used the control of Hong Gang as a pretext, hoping to get some protection in return.
"Yin Jiu, I see you are getting more foolish with age. Don't forget, in front of me, you are just a big child! Don't try to play any tricks with me; you are not qualified!" A chilling snort came from the other end of the phone, causing Yin Jiu's pupils to involuntarily dilate.
"Leader, you misunderstand me. I mean no offense; I am just very worried that what you asked me to do will be affected by Shura. How about I temporarily leave Sanpan City to avoid the storm?" Yin Jiu asked with a bitter smile.
"Avoid the storm? If you dare to delay my matters, even if Shura spares your life, I won't let you go. Think carefully; I am truly disappointed—both in Evil Eye and in you. You are both so foolish it makes me angry!"
Beep... beep... beep... The other party had already hung up. Hearing the disconnection tone, Yin Jiu looked bewildered, holding the phone and momentarily unable to regain his composure.
The other person's message was clear: if you want to avoid trouble, fine! As long as you don't delay important matters, feel free to hide. But if you do delay important matters, even if you escape Shura's wrath, you'll still perish in his furious storm!
"Sigh, it’s over. I really have no way out. If I anger the leader, even if I flee to the ends of the earth, I won't escape his grasp. I can only hope to finish what he assigned me as quickly as possible..." Yin Jiu still had a choice.
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