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On the night that Mo Ming sent Stephen back, something happened at a bar under the Giant Bear Hall at Night Peak. A minor girl died from drug use inside, and the police arrived promptly, as if it had been arranged. Just as the girl succumbed to the drugs, the police burst into the bar, arrested the manager, and ordered the establishment to be shut down.
The situation at the other branches was not optimistic either. The Small Casino was completely raided, its manager arrested, and the entertainment industry faced disturbances from various unsavory characters. The most serious incident involved Hall Master Annan from Evil Hall, who was attacked and hospitalized. If Annan hadn't been quick on his feet, he might have lost his life.
Now, everyone was on edge; the situation had escalated significantly. The police intensified their crackdown on organized crime, clearly targeting the Dragon Soul Gang. It was evident that Reed was using his influence in legitimate circles to orchestrate this. The combined pressure from both sides left Mo Ming feeling constrained and in a precarious position.
That night, in an effort to minimize losses, Mo Ming immediately ordered all operations to cease and called for a "truce." All Hall Masters from various branches were summoned to Mo Ming's residential area for a strategy meeting, except for Annan, who remained in the hospital.
Upon receiving Mo Ming's directive, the Hall Masters halted their businesses and rushed to Mo Ming's neighborhood. Present in the conference room were the Hall Masters of the Five Major Branches and Vice Hall Master Ethan from Evil Hall.
"Yin Eun-hye, how's your situation? Damn it, my venues have all been wiped out! How am I supposed to support so many brothers now?" Eda said with a worried expression. His illegal operations had suffered severe losses; if Mo Ming hadn't previously advised him to stop drug trafficking, he would likely be left destitute.
"Eda, calm down. You're not the only one facing losses; my situation isn't great either. You know I run a casino—it's my main source of income. Now those bastards are accusing me of money laundering and forcing me to shut down for an investigation. My losses are substantial too."
Yin Eun-hye's face was also filled with distress as she sighed, "Let's not rush things. We'll wait for Shura Boss to arrive and see what he plans."
"Damn it! I used to fear the Frank Family a bit, but now with Reed stirring things up like this, I've lost everything! If Shura Boss gives the word, I'll lead my brothers right back to reclaim our territory!" Mario exclaimed angrily. He had just taken on this position and thought he could finally make some money and live well; instead, he found himself losing his hard-earned savings due to Reed's wrath.
Ethan was merely acting as a temporary substitute for Annan as Vice Hall Master. He remained cautious in front of these Hall Masters, saying nothing while quietly listening to their complaints. However, his gaze fell upon Night Peak, who appeared unfazed.
"Although I haven't seen him before, judging by his appearance, he must be the 'Evil Ghost' Night Peak that Hall Master mentioned. Truly remarkable! I heard his territory was the first to encounter trouble; his losses must be significant. Yet here he is without a hint of worry—should I say he's calm or well-prepared?" Ethan thought to himself.
Just then, Liu Wenjie noticed Night Peak's calm demeanor and spoke up: "Evil Ghost, you've been silent since we sat down. Aren't you worried about what happened tonight?"
Though Liu Wenjie didn't voice it directly, he felt like ants were crawling all over him in anxiety. He prided himself on being a strategist—a person of intellect—but against a formidable opponent like Reed, his small tricks were useless. Now all he could do was hope that Mo Ming had a plan to salvage the situation.
After Liu Wenjie spoke, Yin Eun-hye, Mario, and Eda also noticed the relatively calm Night Peak, casting puzzled glances in his direction.
"Hehe, I believe Brother Mo Ming has a good way to resolve this. Since the moment I entrusted my life to him, I have had no worries. Either I soar with him to the skies or fall into hell with him; why should I be anxious?" A faint smile appeared on Night Peak's lips.
As soon as Night Peak finished speaking, Yin Eun-hye and the others felt a bit embarrassed. In light of such a significant event, they had only considered their own interests and even doubted whether they had chosen the right leader. Compared to Night Peak, they clearly lagged behind in loyalty. No wonder Mo Ming valued Night Peak more, directly assigning him a guard team of over ten people.
"Evil Ghost is right. We shouldn't rush for our own little gains now. After all, we are already involved in significant matters with Shura Boss. No matter what we encounter, we must persist and move forward. Perhaps once we overcome this hurdle, we will soar to great heights!" Yin Eun-hye reflected on her previous mindset and seemed to make a significant resolution.
Mario, Eda, Liu Wenjie, and the silent Ethan all expressed their determination to follow Mo Ming to the end, sharing honor and disgrace together. Now, this Dragon Soul Gang, which had barely come together, became even more cohesive due to the events of this night, which would later become legendary.
"Hehe, I thought tonight's setback would leave you all dispirited. I never expected you to still be so spirited! Not bad!" Mo Ming walked out from the inner room with a smile and clapped his hands.
In fact, Mo Ming had been there for quite some time, mainly to listen to the thoughts of those Hall Masters. However, he was genuinely surprised that Night Peak's performance and words managed to bring those guys together. Perhaps this was Night Peak's unique charisma.
"Shura Boss, did you happen to overhear our conversation just now?" Eda recalled her earlier complaints and suddenly felt a bit embarrassed while also worrying that Mo Ming might be displeased with her words.
Mo Ming smiled slightly and nodded. "Yes, I heard everything you said. It surprised and delighted me. I didn't expect that tonight's events wouldn't dampen your spirits but instead brought you closer together. I think tonight's losses were worth it. Money can be lost and places can be destroyed; as long as Dragon Soul exists, we can always recover!"
"Hehe, what Shura Boss said is true. Once a member of Dragon Soul, we must fight for its honor until the end. Today's grievances will surely be repaid in the future. With Shura Boss leading us, the Frank Family won't be able to do anything against us!" Although Mario's words were somewhat flattering, they were well-timed to boost everyone's morale.
"Still the same saying: follow me and you won't regret it in the future. You can rest assured about tonight's losses; I'll bear them all as long as you follow me diligently. Money, status, beautiful women—none of it will escape you!"
Mo Ming had a good grasp of people's hearts; he knew when to be harsh and when to be kind. At this moment, giving them a little sweetness would help win over Yin Eun-hye and the others' hearts. This was indeed a good strategy for managing people—a method tested by ancient wisdom that never fails!
Upon hearing that losses could be reimbursed, everyone except Night Peak revealed smiles. It felt like riding a roller coaster; one moment their wealth was gone, and the next it was back again—the joy in their hearts was hard to conceal.
This is human nature: greed! Regardless of whether they sincerely followed Mo Ming or not, after Night Peak's words combined with Mo Ming's slight indulgence, their resolve to follow him would become even stronger. Who wouldn't want to cling to a big tree that offers sweet fruits?
Yin Eun-hye, Mario, Ethan, Liu Wenjie, and Eda did not bring up the issue of loss reimbursement, as it was a sensitive topic that could potentially anger Mo Ming. They believed that Mo Ming would not go back on his word; after all, if a leader were to break promises, it would be difficult to unite people.
"Tonight's incident is clearly a retaliation from the Frank Family. Those scoundrels have resorted to underhanded tactics and are even using legitimate power to suppress us. It's utterly despicable. Shura Boss, everyone is waiting for your orders. What do you plan to do?" Eda said angrily to Reed about the situation tonight.
"Eda, you need to temper your temper. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes that excessive anger harms the body. Anger doesn't solve problems; it only clouds your judgment. Try to relax; you'll find a better solution more quickly," Mo Ming said calmly to Eda, seemingly unconcerned about Reed's actions.
Eda found this advice reasonable and took a deep breath, attempting to release her anger and calm herself down. Seeing Eda's anger dissipate, Mo Ming smiled and said, "That's right. What I just shared was a lesson for you all. As a core member, the most important thing in a crisis is to remain calm and not act impulsively. Do you understand?"
Yin Eun-hye and the others agreed with Mo Ming's words, nodding in understanding and feeling even more respect for him. Initially dismissive of Mo Ming, they were later conquered by his display of strength, and now they truly admired him.
They finally understood why someone like a lion would not easily accept a young person as their leader; Mo Ming's age and demeanor were completely disproportionate. He appeared to be in his twenties but had the cunning of an old fox.
"I'm not going to waste words. The main reason I called you here tonight is to discuss how to deal with what happened," Mo Ming said seriously. "The venue was raided, and Annan was ambushed and hospitalized. From now on, I expect all of you to strengthen your vigilance and not let your guard down; otherwise, your lives could be at stake at any moment!"
"Damn it! I was also ambushed tonight! Just after leaving the sauna, someone tried to attack me. Fortunately, Evil Ghost arrived in time with reinforcements; otherwise, I would have met my end. Evil Ghost, you saved my life; if there's ever a chance in the future, I will repay you," Mario recalled with lingering fear.
Thinking back on that moment still made Mario uneasy. If Night Peak had been even a minute late, he would have been shot dead. It wasn't that Mario's subordinates were inadequate; it was just that those attackers were fierce and skilled killers who treated murder like chopping vegetables. More than thirty armed subordinates couldn't hold out for even twenty minutes before being taken down.
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