United Hearts Gang's chief steward, Situ Wushui, secretly met with the Black Widow, Wei Meizi, and the Taizi Club was quickly informed of the meeting!

In the United Hearts Gang, Situ Wushui's position was akin to that of Ying Changyu in the Taizi Club. To some extent, he could already represent the attitude of the Gang Leader of the United Hearts Gang!

"Lei Lingfeng, you actually dare to play tricks in front of me?" Ye Tian, together with a group of people from the Taizi Club, darkened his face upon hearing the news.

The struggle among the three parties often drags on for a long time, precisely because new alliances continue to emerge as the balance of power changes among them.

Regarding the actions of the United Hearts Gang, Ye Tian saw them clearly, and he also understood that Lei Lingfeng was unlikely to really ally with Flame Hall. Nevertheless, upon seeing that Situ Wushui had visited Wei Meizi, a surge of anger still couldn't help but rise in Ye Tian's heart.

"The Crown Prince need not be angry," Ying Changyu spoke indifferently, "The Yanjing Underground World will inevitably be unified, that is the tone set in front of us. Although our Taizi Club is one of the Three Great Powers, our battlefield is in the superstructure, not the violent struggles of the Underworld. Either the United Hearts Gang or the Flame Hall is bound for destruction."

Ye Tian said, "Of course I know, but Lei Lingfeng's action is a provocation against the bottom line I have set for him!"

"So what exactly is the Crown Prince's bottom line?" asked Ying Changyu, "Neither the United Hearts Gang nor Flame Hall are fools; they will not fight to the bitter end recklessly. As long as we, the Taizi Club, remain, they will have reservations. Lei Lingfeng, though aware of our objectives, bears the disposition of a hero; he will not tolerate our control over him!"

Ying Changyu then spoke with a smile that was not quite a smile, "Actually, I was quite interested in Flame Hall at the beginning. If the Crown Prince were to subjugate Wei Meizi, coupled with the strength of our Taizi Club, controlling the entire Yanjing Underground World would be as easy as flipping one's hand.

Moreover, bringing Wei Meizi under our wing would be a tremendous help to the Crown Prince."

Ye Tian gave Ying Changyu an unimpressed look and said irritably, "The strategist seems quite relaxed. The name 'Black Widow' isn't without reason. Although Wei Meizi is indeed a rare beauty, conquering such a woman is too difficult. Besides, women are fickle; I won't easily trust any woman!"

Upon hearing Ye Tian's words, Ying Changyu sighed softly. He understood why Ye Tian would have such a thought, considering the hurt the latter had suffered through past events!

"Let's get back to the point," Ye Tian said coolly, "Lei Lingfeng's move is undoubtedly hoping that we would take the initiative to offer assistance. In doing so, the United Hearts Gang could reduce pressure and preserve some of their strength. Right now, I need time. As long as the Yanjing Underground World can be quickly unified, this will greatly benefit my future plans."

Ying Changyu nodded his head, "I understand, now certainly isn't the time for us to chase after these meager gains."

Ye Tian looked at the chart of people in front of him and said coldly, "I, Ye Tian, have lain low for fifteen years. I spent those fifteen years building the Taizi Club and securing an alliance with the second generation of Yanjing's upper society. It was all to wait for this day.

As soon as I swiftly consolidate the Underworld, my layout for both the upper echelons of Yanjing and the Underworld will be complete. Then it will be time for me to set my sights on the Ye Family."

Ying Changyu looked at the invigorated Ye Tian, a glint of gratification in his eyes. He had witnessed firsthand Ye Tian's fall from grace and subsequent rise. He could not fathom how that seventeen-year-old youth managed, with the meager resources at his disposal, to slowly construct such a massive presence in Yanjing's Underground World.

"If that's the case, then we in the Taizi Club will step back first," Ying Changyu said, "I'll have Brother Whistle follow up on this matter. I don't think the United Hearts Gang will be pushy."

"Go ahead," said Ye Tian coolly, his gaze never leaving the relationship chart.

At the top of the chart was a family that could shake the whole Huaxia—the illustrious first family, the Ye Family!

The Ye Family held a legendary status throughout Huaxia. During the great chaos in Huaxia years ago, despite being a leading family, the Ye Family Head resolutely disbursed their wealth to raise a formidable army, thus paving the way for a national salvation through military force!

As the saying goes, troubled times produce heroes, and back in those days, the Ye Family was brimming with talent—of the five top generals, three were from the Ye Family! Not to mention, the Ye Family also boasted a host of business and diplomatic geniuses!

After decades of arduous struggle, under the leadership of the entire Ye Family, Huaxia finally succeeded in expelling the foreign powers. The Ye Family suffered great losses, with countless heroes dying in distant lands!

Thus, the Ye Family was hailed as the premier noble house. However, to everyone's surprise, after the victory in the war, the Ye Family chose to lay down their arms and retire from the imperial court.

Even though the Ye Family stepped back from the imperial court, their contributions would forever be enshrined in history's Monument!

In the annals of modern Huaxia's great commanders, no less than ten members of the Ye Family were honored! As the first red noble house, the Ye Family had almost become the spiritual symbol and belief of the entire Huaxia!

But who would have thought that Ye Tian's goal was this behemoth!

If word of this got out, who knows how many people would be shocked, how many families would be terrified!

"Ye Family, the grievances of the past, I, Ye Tian, will reclaim them one by one. Don't worry, you won't have to wait too long," Ye Tian murmured in his heart.

Meanwhile, Brother Whistle led a group of people rushing towards the United Hearts Gang.

"Hall Master, Brother Whistle from the Taizi Club has arrived!" Ling Xiao heard his subordinate reporting.

"Brother Whistle?" Ling Xiao furrowed his brow, "Who is he? What's his status in the Taizi Club?"

His subordinate spoke, "Brother Whistle is the liaison for the lower ranks of the Taizi Club. It's said that he used to run gambling operations before he was brought into the Taizi Club. Now, he's in charge of some of the Taizi Club's biggest gambling houses; he's not to be underestimated!"

Ling Xiao's heart skipped a beat, he steadied his mind, and said, "Let them in!"

A moment later, a familiar voice came through, "Where is that Liu Yong guy? Not coming out to greet us promptly, this is outrageous!"

Hearing this voice, Ling Xiao's eyes turned red in an instant, rage surging through him as if a fierce tiger lay dormant within!

This voice was all too familiar! Eighteen years ago, it was this very voice's owner who came to his family's home with a group of thugs to collect debts, who insulted his mother, causing her to leap off a tall building in the dead of night!

It was this man who robbed young Ling Xiao of his mother's love, plunging him into an abyss of endless regret and pain ever since!

With a creak, the door was pushed open. It had been eighteen years, but Ling Xiao recognized him immediately—the man was none other than Brother Whistle of the past!

And at that moment, the rage and desire for revenge that once consumed Ling Xiao had vanished without a trace!

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