The sky was dark, with torrential rain pouring down.
In a Mercedes-Benz S600L heading from Rongsheng Haoting to the seaside dock, Mr. Scar sat in the backseat with his eyes closed, resting.
"Boss, do you think that old man from the Tianyin Sect will manage to successfully kill that guy Jiang?" Ah Bin asked Mr. Scar uneasily, while driving.
He recalled Han Shiliang mentioning that Jiang Feng might be a master-level expert. He knew exactly what that level of mastery meant. Even if he found it unlikely, he couldn't ignore the possibility!
Now, Mr. Scar's entire Black Gold Empire was mobilized for this plan, deploying all elite personnel. If it failed, the consequences would be irreparable!
"Certainly! Haven't we witnessed that old guy's power firsthand? Even you said his Eagle Claw Skill is extraordinary. This time, he brought two of his disciples, and we've also sent seven top fighters and fifty elite subordinates. If we can't take down that guy Jiang with such a killing formation, then he's not human." Mr. Scar opened his eyes and said calmly.
"Indeed, especially since the Han Family has also contributed this time, bringing in the Gunfire Mercenary Group led by international assassins Mr. and Mrs. Mike! Such a lineup is a compliment to that guy Jiang." Ah Bin sneered, finally dispelling his doubts.
That said, since Jiang Feng had once made Hu Zi and twenty others vanish without a trace, and had slaughtered Luo Jihan in an invincible manner on the train, neither Mr. Scar nor the Han Family dared to be complacent. Therefore, in addition to sending his loyal forces, the Han Family also invested heavily, hiring external support to ensure Jiang Feng was put to death!
"But Boss, I don't understand. We seldom get such opportunities. The Chu Family is in turmoil; why not take advantage of it instead of collaborating with that treacherous wolf? Wouldn't seizing South City unexpectedly be better?" Ah Bin asked, voicing a long-standing question.
"It's not that simple."
Mr. Scar looked at the rain outside the window and said calmly, "Firstly, South City's territory is too large for us to swallow all at once. Secondly, even if Chu Renxiong falls, there are still seven bosses on the surface of the Chu Family, each overseeing a portion. If we invade at this crucial moment, we force them to unite against a common enemy, which backfires."
"It's better to watch them exhaust each other. Once their internal struggle has run its course, the Chu Family will no longer be a match for us, and by that time, they'll be easy pickings for us."
"Brilliant insight, Boss!" Ah Bin suddenly understood and immediately felt a deep admiration.
"Additionally, and most importantly, the Yan Family!" Mr. Scar turned his head back, displaying a rare look of deep hatred and helplessness. "The Yan Family wouldn't allow us to do that!"
"The Yan Family?" Ah Bin was startled.
"A centipede dies but never falls! Have you thought about it? After Yan Jiu's death, Binhai is split in three—myself, Chu Renxiong, and Feng Yueji—each occupying a sector, but no one dares to set foot in the wealthiest and most prosperous East City! That's because everyone still inherently fears the Yan Family; Yan Jiu's influence lingers, and no one dares to challenge the Yan Family's authority."
Ah Bin fell silent.
He knew that Mr. Scar was speaking the truth!
The vast Binhai, before the rise of Mr. Scar, Chu Renxiong, and Feng Yueji in West City, was entirely the Yan Family's domain. At that time, Yan Jiu was the undisputed ruler of the underground world in the city!
Later, as Yan Jiu aged and could no longer keep the emerging forces at bay, he led his subordinates back to East City, becoming the dominant force there!
Even then, Chu Renxiong, Mr. Scar, and Feng Yueji remained a step behind him, acknowledging him as the leader of Binhai's underworld!
It wasn't until Yan Jiu died and the Yan Family went through a short period of turmoil that Chu Renxiong and the others seized the opportunity to rise, each taking a corner but never daring to set sights on East City.
The so-called internal conflicts were always within the three families, never involving the Yan Family of East City!
Now, after the Yan Family's reorganization, they've become united again, with a faint potential to re-emerge. Once they reassert themselves, who will be the true ruler of Binhai's underworld remains uncertain!
This is precisely why the three major forces have reached a tacit agreement not to interfere with each other, to avoid internal conflicts that would allow the Yan Family to reap the benefits!
"In recent years, the Yan Family has watched us divide territories, silently permitting us to guard our respective domains, so that no side can surpass them posing a threat! Therefore, this time we are bound to succeed and show the Yan Family the strength we've accumulated over the years, so that even if they re-emerge, they won't dare to cast a shadow over us."
Ah Bin hadn't expected Mr. Scar to have such foresight, and his admiration grew even stronger. Indeed, being the leader wasn't easy; prepared for danger even in times of peace, making contingency plans in advance—certainly a formidable figure!
"Next, we'll see how that treacherous wolf performs. His ambitions outstrip his experience in the world of martial arts, making him useful. It's far better dealing with him than directly with Chu Renxiong." Mr. Scar gave a cunning chuckle and closed his eyes again to rest.
However, what neither Mr. Scar nor Ah Bin knew was that as they prepared to head to the dock for the spectacle and battle results, Situ Yan at the South City Action Department Branch suddenly received a long message from Jiang Feng via WeChat!
When she opened it, she found it was full of evidence of Mr. Scar's past crimes like drug trafficking, forced prostitution, murder, and even human trafficking!
The evidence was clearly listed, printed out it filled three pages of A4 paper, with precise time, location, specific events, and involved individuals detailed!
Shocked beyond measure, Situ Yan meticulously verified the content twice and confirmed its accuracy. Some of it even aligned with evidence already held by the department, enough to bring down Mr. Scar's entire Black Gold Empire in one sweep!
Situ Yan immediately wanted to call Jiang Feng to inquire about the source of these unknown materials, but after several attempts, Jiang Feng refused to take her calls, leaving her quite frustrated.
"Could that guy have potential as a secret agent, specializing in uncovering people's hidden secrets?" Situ Yan thought, overwhelmed with excitement.
But now was not the time to ponder such things. Without further ado, she took the materials straight to her superior, Mu Jianmin's office.
With this evidence, Mr. Scar's epitaph was practically written. She could finally capture him without fear of his escaping justice!
Of course, since the matter involved both cities, Mu Jianmin still needed to report to higher authorities and request the cooperation of the South City Action Department; a grand arrest operation was about to commence!
...
At the coastal dock, Jiang Feng stopped his car. In the downpour, he finally found the target container and dashed towards it.
The letter he had sent earlier was indeed from him, or more precisely, forwarded by him!
On his way there, Chu Renxiong had called him, briefly describing the current situation, and sent him a privately held letter.
Chu Renxiong knew better than anyone how many heinous acts Mr. Scar had committed over the years, being his deadliest adversary!
Now, Mr. Scar's ruthlessness couldn't be overlooked any longer. Chu Renxiong sent all of the evidence he had gathered to Jiang Feng to make the decision.
As for Chu Renxiong himself, he was fiercely heading towards North City, following Chu Yan's directions, to rescue his daughter!