Lei Lingfeng listened to Ling Xiao's words and slowly nodded his head, "Correct, Ling Xiao makes a good point. Wushui, what's your take?"

Situ Wushui smiled lightly, "Gang Leader, my view is the same as Ling Xiao's. Now is not the time to seek help from Taizi Club. At this moment, the one who loses their composure first will suffer more! We're locked in fierce combat with Flame Hall, and people from Taizi Club will definitely sit back and enjoy the show.

If they wait until our Vital Energy is greatly weakened before they act, by then our United Hearts Gang will truly become nothing more than a plaything in the hands of Taizi Club!"

Since even Situ Wushui had spoken, naturally, no one continued to object, because within the entire United Hearts Gang, Situ Wushui's status was second only to Lei Lingfeng! To some extent, people would rather offend Lei Lingfeng than Situ Wushui!

Lei Lingfeng frowned; the current situation was somewhat dire. He hadn't expected the Shadow Group's strength to be so formidable — the leader Mu Xuan's skills were no less than Tang Tianxing!

"If Tian Xing were still here, our United Hearts Gang wouldn't have been this passive!" Lei Lingfeng silently lamented in his heart.

Seeing Lei Lingfeng's solemn expression, Situ Wushui said with a smile, "Gang Leader, there's no need to be overly anxious. Although our current situation is quite tense, it's not without a chance for a turnaround! I have a strategy that can prompt the Taizi Club to offer us aid voluntarily. Then the initiative will be in our hands!"

Lei Lingfeng's mood lifted, "Wushui, what's the plan?"

Situ Wushui said indifferently, "Gang Leader, I remember you enjoy reading about the Three Kingdoms, but do you know why Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan were able to divide the realm amongst themselves?"

Lei Lingfeng furrowed his brows, "You mean to say our current situation is similar to that of the Three Kingdoms?"

"Exactly," Situ Wushui continued, "The reason Liu Bei and Sun Quan allied wasn't for the so-called legitimacy of the Royal Family, but because Cao Cao's power was too strong. Neither Liu Bei nor Sun Quan alone could match him!"

"Our situation now is not much different!" Situ Wushui expounded, "If we continue to fight with Flame Hall, both of our strengths will rapidly deteriorate, and then Taizi Club will dominate. We will only serve as stepping stones for them! However, I believe that the people at Flame Hall can also foresee this!"

Lei Lingfeng's eyes brightened, "Wushui, are you suggesting that we should reconcile with Flame Hall now? But we have already established such a deep enmity between us. Reconciling now would..."

Situ Wushui glanced at Ling Xiao and said, "Gang Leader, I think Ling Xiao made one very accurate point earlier. The only reliable bond between two forces is intertwined interests. There are no eternal friends, only eternal interests. If we fight with Flame Hall, we both lose; if we unite, we both benefit. I believe the Black Widow is wise enough not to choose to fight to the bitter end!"

Lei Lingfeng nodded his head, "Correct. Although the Black Widow is a woman, I have to admit, just as well it was, for had the Black Widow been a man, we might not have developed smoothly over all these years!"

Taking a deep breath, Lei Lingfeng said, "Wushui, I'll leave the Flame Hall matter in your hands. Make sure you create the illusion that we are reconciling with Flame Hall. As long as people from Taizi Club believe it, they will definitely grow anxious. Then, we will be able to take the initiative!"

"We also can't relax our guard against the Taizi Club!" Lei Lingfeng swept his gaze around the room, then fixed his eyes on Ling Xiao, "Ling Xiao, I entrust the contact with Taizi Club to you. Are you confident?"

"Gang Leader!" Hall Master Liu couldn't help but speak out, "Ling Xiao's experience is insufficient; he will have difficulty convincing everyone!"

Ling Xiao, however, spoke earnestly, "Gang Leader, with your high regard, I, Ling Xiao, will surely do my utmost till death!"

Lei Lingfeng said indifferently, "Hall Master Liu, the decisions I, Lei Someone, make are final. Should you have any objections, display your capabilities. In the presence of Lei Someone, seniority is nothing but a joke!"

Hall Master Liu clenched his teeth, "Yes. Your subordinate was overthinking it!"

"Let's leave it at that for now. Everyone else may leave, but Situ Wushui and Ling Xiao, stay behind."

The others gradually departed. Hall Master Liu turned to give Ling Xiao a look filled with resentment. Previously, managing contacts with the Taizi Club had been Hall Master Liu's responsibility, from which he had gained many benefits. Now Lei Lingfeng had handed this duty over to Ling Xiao, effectively cutting off Hall Master Liu's source of income!

He naturally didn't dare to resent Lei Lingfeng, so instead, he directed all his bitterness towards Ling Xiao!

"A greenhorn is unreliable at handling affairs. I want to see how the Gang Leader will still protect you after you botch things up!" thought Hall Master Liu with resentment.

After Flame Hall had counterattacked the United Hearts Gang, both gangs fell into a stalemate. Although there were some minor conflicts, they were both restrained, avoiding any large-scale upheavals.

Clearly, Wei Meizi was also aware that now was not the time for a complete fallout with the United Hearts Gang, for behind them lurked the covetous Taizi Club!

The day after the standoff began, the Chief Steward of the United Hearts Gang, Situ Wushui, came to visit alone.

"An unexpected guest indeed. To think that the United Hearts Gang's second in command would have such courage, truly admirable," said Wei Meizi as she looked at Situ Wushui, who had come alone. A flash of surprise crossed her eyes, and she spoke in a measured tone.

Situ Wushui laughed, "If it was the Taizi Club, I, Situ Wushui, indeed wouldn't dare to venture alone. However, Flame Hall doesn't worry me much!"

"Oh? Are you belittling Flame Hall?" Wei Meizi's eyes narrowed as she spoke with a cold voice.

Situ Wushui replied with a smile, "Not at all. It's because I know that although Lady Wei is a woman, she is also an upright person. I have confidence in Lady Wei's magnanimity! Moreover, I am not here to provoke, but rather for collaboration between our two groups. I see no reason why Lady Wei would want to harm me."

Wei Meizi squinted her eyes and looked at the confident Situ Wushui, saying, "Collaboration? I believe our two factions only share enmity. Where does this collaboration come from?"

Situ Wushui spoke lightly, "Enmity? No, no, it's merely a misunderstanding between our factions. You must understand this as well, Lady?"

Wei Meizi suddenly smiled, "A misunderstanding? You're right, it's a misunderstanding. But I must admit, I am somewhat narrow-minded. Since it's a misunderstanding, resolving it is the issue that concerns me. Second in command, what do you think?"

Situ Wushui breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that Wei Meizi, as the Hall Master of Flame Hall, truly understood the principles at play.

"Of course, since it is a misunderstanding, our United Hearts Gang has sufficient sincerity to eliminate it," saying so, Situ Wushui pulled out a letter, "This is a letter from our Gang Leader to Lady Wei. Please, have a look."

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