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The sky was just beginning to brighten.
Mo Ming had already dressed and stepped out of the house, taking out his phone to call Lion.
"Hey, boss, calling this early—what's up?" Lion's tone was a bit relaxed; he had just woken up.
"Yeah, get up. Notify the captains of Return of the Dragon to come to the conference room. I have a mission for them," Mo Ming said briefly before hanging up.
When he arrived at the conference room, Mo Ming sat down and lit a cigarette, waiting for everyone to arrive.
With Jun Qianqian not around, Mo Ming could smoke freely now.
Before long, everyone had gathered, including Lion.
"Boss, not spending the morning with Qianqian—what mission do you have?" Lion joked.
"Don't pry into my personal affairs," Mo Ming shot Lion a glare and said seriously, "Today, two important guests are coming here. I hope you all can be attentive; I don't want anything to happen while they're here. Understood?"
Lion wasn't foolish; upon hearing Mo Ming's words, he understood immediately and couldn't help but smile, saying, "That old guy Reed agreed to talk things over?"
"Yeah, I think he's realized that continuing this conflict won't benefit either side," Mo Ming nodded.
"That old guy should have done this earlier; it took us so much effort to deal with him," Lion replied with some delight.
Today's negotiations were a concession from Reed; in other words, the strength of the Dragon Soul Gang had intimidated him.
Indeed, Reed's willingness to negotiate stemmed from his fear of the Dragon Soul Gang's power. Additionally, this was proposed by Mo Ming; he had an opportunity to step back. Moreover, there was no real enmity between the Dragon Soul Gang and the Frank Family, so there was no need for both sides to suffer losses.
The main reason was that Gong Gao Yi had plotted against him. People like Reed couldn't tolerate any betrayal; since Gong Gao Yi acted unjustly, there was no need to protect him anymore.
Regardless of the reasons, Reed's concession was a fact. This not only pleased Lion but also made all the captains present feel relieved.
A new force can instill fear in the established families that straddle both the legal and illegal worlds, making them feel a sense of pride.
Mo Ming calmly said, "Lion, you are responsible for ensuring safety today. Abraham has many enemies, and I don't want anything to happen on our turf."
Since Hank's death, Mo Ming had become unusually cautious. Who knows if there are others secretly plotting against him? It's always better to be prepared.
"Alright, boss, you can rest assured. I will arrange everything carefully," Lion replied seriously, putting aside his playful demeanor.
The others also promised, "We will be on high alert. If anything happens, we are willing to pay with our lives."
"Good, now let Lion take charge of the arrangements," Mo Ming nodded in satisfaction and handed over the authority to Lion.
Lion needed a lot of honing; Mo Ming aimed to continuously refine him so that he could quickly grow into a capable leader.
"Okay." Lion stood up and turned on the multimedia projector. After fiddling with the computer for a moment, an overall map of Return of the Dragon appeared on the screen.
"This is our neighborhood map. Everyone needs to pay attention to these two exits," Lion pointed to the eastern and western exits and said, "They need strict defense. The areas nearby are small groves where enemies might use the terrain to launch attacks. We must be extra vigilant, especially regarding snipers..."
Lion wasted no time and quickly organized the tasks. Each arrangement was quite good and aligned well with Mo Ming's ideas, indicating that Lion was making progress.
Once Lion had finished his arrangements, Mo Ming sent the captains off to execute them, leaving only Lion behind.
"Lion, how is it going with Liufeng?" Mo Ming lit another cigarette, took a puff, and then asked.
Lion shook his head and said, "There’s no news from Gong Gao Yi. Miyu hasn’t gone anywhere; instead, she found an inn to stay at."
"That’s strange. At this time, Miyu should be seeking refuge with her father. Why would she choose to stay at an inn?"
Mo Ming furrowed his brow in confusion and pondered: "After the assassination attempt failed, Reed definitely won't let Miyu off easily. The best course of action would be for her to find Gong Gao Yi and leave Country Y together. But she didn’t; instead, she chose to stay at an inn. Doesn’t she fear being discovered by Reed?"
If Mo Ming knew the true relationship between Miyu and Gong Gao Yi, he wouldn't be so surprised.
Miyu has always been just a tool cultivated by Gong Gao Yi, or rather, by Yamada Ikko. After Miyu's assassination attempt failed, Yamada Ikko no longer cared about her well-being.
Therefore, even when being hunted, Miyu would not seek out Yamada Ikko.
"I'm not sure, but Liufeng said to observe for a while and wait for the right moment," the Lion said, shaking his head.
"Well, no matter the reason, we just need to extract Gong Gao Yi's whereabouts from Miyu. Tell Liufeng that if it comes to it, we should capture Miyu and I have ways to make her talk."
"Understood."
"Alright, let's go grab something to eat first." Mo Ming and the Lion walked out of the conference room together.
Time passed, and it was almost noon.
At the entrance of Return of the Dragon, a modified vehicle drove up.
The car stopped, and the driver rolled down the window. Wearing dark sunglasses, he said, "General Abraham is inside. Please clear the way."
The guards had already received instructions. Both Abraham and Reed were VIPs, and upon hearing their names, the guards' serious expressions turned respectful.
"Ah, it's the esteemed General Abraham. Please come in," the head guard said with a friendly smile.
Abraham's car proceeded smoothly to the innermost area.
Mo Ming was already waiting there.
The car came to a stop, and the driver quickly got out to open the door for Abraham.
Abraham stepped out of the car.
"Welcome, General Abraham, to Return of the Dragon. It is truly an honor to have you here," Mo Ming said with a smile.
"Haha..." Abraham chuckled heartily and warmly embraced Mo Ming, saying, "How have you been, Shura?"
"Thank you for your concern, Marshal. I am doing well, and I will never forget your kindness," Mo Ming replied with a slight smile.
Abraham said, "That's good to hear. I just spoke with Reed on the phone; he will be arriving soon."
"Yes." Mo Ming immediately instructed one of his subordinates nearby, "Go wait at the entrance. When the guest arrives, bring him to me."
After giving the order, Mo Ming turned to Abraham and said, "Marshal, please follow me. I have prepared some drinks to welcome you; let’s move to the banquet."
"Alright, let's go."
Upon reaching the designated room, Mo Ming and Abraham sat down close to each other.
"Thanks to your help today, Marshal. Otherwise, the Frank Family wouldn't have been willing to discuss matters properly," Mo Ming poured a glass of wine for Abraham and then for himself.
Abraham smiled and waved his hand, saying, "You're mistaken. The reason Reed is willing to talk to you is that you are qualified to do so. Otherwise, even if I were willing to help, he wouldn't be so easy to deal with."
"You're joking, Marshal. No matter how arrogant Reed is, he wouldn’t dare disrespect you," Mo Ming replied.
"This is no joke; I'm serious. Reed appears amiable on the surface but is proud at heart. Even if I were willing to help you, without sufficient capability on your part, he wouldn't come here to negotiate with you," Abraham stated earnestly.
Mo Ming understood Reed as well; Abraham's words were accurate. If the Dragon Soul Gang lacked strength, Reed would find various excuses to avoid negotiations and would swiftly eliminate the Dragon Soul Gang without hesitation.
He knew that Abraham wouldn't act against the Frank Family for a force that had already disappeared.
"Well, General Abraham, what you said makes me feel proud," Mo Ming said humorously.
"Not at all, I believe you are a patient guy," Abraham shook his head and then said seriously, "Shura, you know my thoughts. I hope the war between the Dragon Soul Gang and the Frank Family does not continue."
Mo Ming replied without hesitation, "That is also my hope. I prefer peaceful development, but whether the war continues depends on Leader Reed's intentions."
"With your words, I feel relieved. Since Reed chose to talk here, it shows his attitude is sincere. Stopping the war should not be a problem," Abraham said.
At that moment, Lion quickly walked in and whispered to Mo Ming, "Reed has arrived."
"Got it. Please have the dishes served, and also bring Rossi," Mo Ming nodded and instructed Lion.
Upon hearing this, Lion left.
Soon after, Reed entered the room under the guidance of the Dragon Soul Gang brothers.
Mo Ming and Abraham stood up together.
Mo Ming waved his hand to dismiss a younger brother, who wisely left.
"Leader Reed, it's good to see you again. Please take a seat," Mo Ming smiled at Reed.
Reed nodded with a friendly smile and walked over to Abraham, saying, "Sorry for being late."
"You're not late; I just arrived not long ago. Please sit down so we can talk," Abraham replied.
The three of them sat down together.
"Leader Reed, you should know why I asked you to come here today," Mo Ming got straight to the point.
Reed nodded and said, "I know, but I want to ask you two questions."
"Go ahead, I will answer truthfully."
"The first question, did you kill Hank?" Reed's eyes were fixed on Mo Ming.
"No." Mo Ming replied without a moment's hesitation, "I take responsibility for my actions. If I did it, I would never deny it!"
After staring for a long time, Reed's expression finally softened. "Alright, I believe you."
"I didn't kill him, but I know who did," Mo Ming said with a hint of a smile.
Hearing this, Reed's brows furrowed in anger as he coldly asked, "Who?"
"The Heavenly Ninja Group!" Mo Ming replied. "They are sowing discord from behind the scenes, hoping we will fight each other to the bitter end so they can benefit from it."
"Hmph, those bastards indeed," Reed clenched his fists, gritting his teeth in hatred. "These bastards actually killed Hank; I will make them pay for this blood debt!"
"Leader Reed, please accept my condolences. After all, the dead cannot be brought back to life. The actions of the Heavenly Ninja Group have not only angered you but have also angered me. We of the Dragon Soul Gang will not let them off easily," Mo Ming promised solemnly.
The framing and insults from the Heavenly Ninja Group had already touched Mo Ming's bottom line; he would not let them get away with it!
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