These days, in less than a month's time, with the support of Situ Jing, Ye Chongshan had managed to establish a strong foundation in Shanghai with the rapidity of thunder.

While he could not yet claim to be unmatched in all regards, the power he wielded in one of Huaxia's top cities was now no less significant than what he had enjoyed back on Hong Kong Island.

All of this felt like a dream.

His family's influence on Hong Kong Island had been the result of accumulations over several generations.

Now, in Shanghai, to rise so swiftly, Ye Chongshan truly felt somewhat inflated with pride.

He began to think that he must be the chosen one by the heavens.

There were no flaws in his rapid ascent.

However, tonight, this dream—so beautiful it seemed unreal—was utterly torn apart by Xu Fan!

Ye Chongshan sat on the ground, looking at the silent Sword-carrying Slave beside him, his face full of self-mockery.

He had truly not anticipated that Xu Fan had already taken care of Situ Jing's most important person early on.

He had thought that the chessboard of Shanghai was entirely under his control, but now looking back, that was simply a joke.

He had been thoroughly outplayed by Xu Fan from the very beginning.

"Ye Chongshan, I am a man who abides by rules,"

"I must repay what I owe others, not just that, but with interest."

"I treat others this way, and naturally, I expect the same from them."

These days, constrained by Situ Jing, Xu Fan had no choice but to bide his time.

Large swathes of territory in Shanghai were snatched away by Ye Chongshan and his people, resulting in incalculable losses.

Xu Fan had not felt any sorrow for these losses before.

He understood all too well that whatever he had lost, he would eventually reclaim.

Not just that, but with principal and interest.

And now, the time had come.

The Ye family, father and son, continuously disturbed his life; even if Xu Fan could endure it, he had reached his limit.

If one does not offend me, I do not offend them; but if someone offends me, I must retaliate!

Since Ye Chongshan hadn't heeded the warnings, Xu Fan certainly wouldn't mind, ensuring that the Ye family completely disappeared from Hong Kong Island.

To completely squeeze Ye Chongshan dry was not something that could be resolved in a short time.

Xu Fan took out his mobile phone now and dialed a number, then calmly waited.

It wasn't long before he saw a group of Qing Gang brothers enter through the door.

"Boss, this?"

They had just heard Xu Fan say during the day that his patience had reached its end, and now they saw Ye Chongshan kneeling in front of Xu Fan...

The group, surprisingly showing their teeth in a grin, couldn't help but feel fearful of Xu Fan's efficient actions.

"Alright, stop staring dumbfounded,"

Xu Fan, seemingly nonchalant, patted the shoulder of a Qing Gang higher-up and instructed, "First, take this guy back, then we can slowly settle our scores with him."

"Understood, Boss."

Capturing Ye Chongshan did not require Xu Fan to say another word regarding what to do.

In these days, Ye Chongshan's actions had seriously offended a whole group of people.

Now that they had caught him, how could they be happy without flaying him layer by layer?

The group looked coldly at Ye Chongshan for a moment, then immediately knocked the desperately struggling man unconscious and dragged him outside.

With this, reclaiming what was lost in Shanghai would just be a matter of time.

As for Ye Chongshan's influence on Hong Kong Island, Xu Fan already had plans in place.

Hong Kong Island was not only home to the Ye family; in due time, he could send people there to collaborate with the other major families, ensuring that the Ye family completely vanished from Hong Kong Island, which wouldn't be too difficult a task.

After all, Xu Fan's name had left a deep impression on the major families of Hong Kong Island during the martial arts exchange.

Firstly, it would ingratiate them with Xu Fan, and secondly, eliminate the Ye Family, their competitor. Such a golden opportunity would certainly have them clambering over one another for it.

By this time, in the bar, there were only a few who dared to stay and watch the excitement.

With the Qing Gang's men about to take Ye Chongshan away, Xu Fan looked over at the Sword-carrying Slave.

Now that he had made a move against Ye Chongshan, it was as good as sounding the final battle trumpet against Situ Jing.

This guy was also about to be put to good use.

"How is it? Have the last few days been comfortable for you?"

"..."

Upon hearing Xu Fan's question, the Sword-carrying Slave almost burst into tears out of grievance.

Didn't he realize that what he was saying was nonsense?

Not to mention being afflicted with a strange poison, he also had to live in constant fear of concealing movements for Xu Fan. How could he possibly be comfortable?

In a few more days, he might even be harboring thoughts of suicide.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, don't try to squeeze out tears in front of me. It won't work."

Seeing how pained the guy looked, Xu Fan couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"It's 'train the troops for a thousand days, use them for a moment.' Now, it's time for you to do something for me."

Although the Cold Jade Poison had been successfully refined by now, getting it to attach to Situ Jing remained a challenge.

But this Sword-carrying Slave was clearly the best solution to the problem.

"This item, can you manage to implant it within the sword's sheath?"

Situ Jing's personal sword was kept by this very man. Using him to place the Gu Insect would naturally mean a high success rate.

At this point, Xu Fan took out the Gu Insect containing Cold Jade Poison and handed it to the Sword-carrying Slave.

"This..."

Knowing the contents of the box Xu Fan was holding and who it was for, the Sword-carrying Slave hesitated.

If he agreed now, chances were that Situ Jing would end up dying because of him.

"What? Trying to act pure and chaste now?"

Seeing the Sword-carrying Slave's hesitance, Xu Fan narrowed his eyes.

"Whether you place this thing or not is up to you. I certainly won't force you."

Now that his Cultivation Level had stepped into the Entering Dao Realm—he was only in the initial stages, but his cultivation had still improved significantly.

Even without using Cold Jade Poison, Xu Fan was confident he could engage Situ Jing in a fight relying on his own strength.

Asking the Sword-carrying Slave to plant the Gu for him was purely for a double insurance.

"How could I possibly!"

"Don't worry, I will certainly take care of the task you've entrusted to me."

It didn't take much persuading for the Sword-carrying Slave to agree outright.

Thinking about it, he had no grounds for hesitation. Betraying Situ Jing had essentially started the moment he concealed movements from Xu Fan.

He had already done plenty of fainthearted deeds, where did he get the gall to pretend to be noble?

Immediately, he took the box containing the Cold Jade Poison.

"So, do you have any other instructions for me?"

Logically, the best move would be to get away quickly, but the Sword-carrying Slave, thick-skinned, stood beside Xu Fan without any intention of leaving.

Xu Fan looked at his guilty expression and couldn't help but be amused.

How could he not know why this guy refused to leave?

Considering the timing, the Cold Jade Poison would soon take effect. His staying was obviously to negotiate an antidote with Xu Fan.

"Take it."

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