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Wu ate quickly, just like his martial arts skills. By the time he set down his chopsticks, the plates on the table were nearly empty. Jufeng, who had only taken a few bites, watched Wu gulp down a large mouthful of tea and asked, "Are you leaving?"
"Yes," Wu replied. "Tonight, I played the role of a gentleman to clear up past misunderstandings. Over the years, I've had the fortune of meeting countless talented individuals and have learned many lessons. What happened back then was my childishness; I wanted to play the hero, but it ended up being a half-hearted attempt. Now it's good; you didn't send a bunch of brothers to ambush me, and I didn't kill your bodyguard right away. The issue is resolved, and we are still friends. You can pursue your goals, and I will repay my debts of gratitude. Ultimately, we will part ways, but we will meet again someday. When that happens, invite Sister Hua, and we can catch up properly."
Wu had truly grown up; he could speak so lightly about matters that should not be taken lightly. Jufeng thought this and nodded solemnly, saying, "I wish you all the best!"
"Of course," Wu smiled and turned to leave but suddenly remembered something and quickly turned back.
"Um... I'm going abroad again to chase after some superficial but necessary hype. However, before that, I need to make a trip to Hang City. I owe Mu Zhongde a favor from back in the day, so I must repay it now. You have a close relationship with Hua Gang; it would be best to remind them to take precautions."
Having said that, Wu did not disturb Jufeng, who was still in mild surprise. As he strode past Zhu Yao, he playfully pinched her cheeks lightly on both sides, leaving her face flushed.
Zhu Yao was startled by this sudden action; by the time she reacted, Wu's figure had already vanished from the room. Only the sudden chill in the air proved that someone had indeed jumped out of the window.
Zhu Yao felt a mix of annoyance and embarrassment. When Jufeng approached her, Sister Ni unexpectedly vented her frustration at Young Master.
"Men are no good!"
Jufeng had sorted through some thoughts after his earlier surprise and was now back to normal. He didn't mind Zhu Yao's anger at all; instead, he continued to tease her, "That's what makes it charming."
The result was predictable—a big eye roll from her.
Jufeng moved to the window and squinted his eyes; he could vaguely see a black dot disappearing at the end of the street. This meeting truly made him reflect—once a wanderer, Wu had now found his life's value. And what about himself?
Zhu Yao walked up behind Jufeng, calming herself down. After pondering for a while, she couldn't resist her curiosity about Wu any longer.
"Young Master, have you known Wu for a long time?"
Jufeng recalled their first meeting when Wu was around ten years old; back then, Snow Moon hadn't yet developed her current charm, and he himself was just a frail little boy.
"Yes, we've known each other for quite some time. However, misunderstandings arose later on, and we didn't see each other for many years."
Zhu Yao took note of this and continued to ask, "Was he already very impressive back then?"
Jufeng suddenly burst into laughter, turning around unexpectedly and startling Zhu Yao, who quickly turned her face away to hide her embarrassment. However, Jufeng was relentless, stepping closer with each stride. Zhu Yao had no choice but to keep retreating until the tips of her shoes touched the edge of the bed, at which point she plopped down onto it, prompting Jufeng to finally halt his advance.
"Are we feeling a bit too romantic?" Jufeng teased lightly.
"I am not!" Zhu Yao replied firmly.
"Oh, then what does it matter to me how impressive he is?"
"You... I..." Zhu Yao felt helpless and could only resort to the harsh words she knew best. "You men are all the same!"
Jufeng laughed heartily. It was quite a sight to see the usually aloof Zhu Yao being pushed into such an awkward position; it was indeed a cause for celebration.
Once Jufeng had laughed enough, he met Zhu Yao's furious gaze and said, "The first time I saw him, I knew he was a rare talent. From my perspective, having grown up in the martial arts world, he is one of the two most talented individuals I've encountered in the past twenty years."
"Most talented? Two?" Zhu Yao pondered for a moment before asking, "Who is the other one?"
Jufeng clasped his hands behind his back and feigned an air of mystery. No matter how much Zhu Yao shot him glances that could kill, he simply smiled and remained silent until Zhu Yao finally declared, "Boring," bringing their conversation to an end.
...
After their playful banter, Jufeng didn’t dare delay any longer. The brief words left by Wu were significant concerning the current situation in Huaguo and Underworld. He quickly called Flower Snow Moon to express his concerns.
"What!" came Flower Snow Moon's shocked voice from the other end of the line. "Is your United Heart Association planning to turn against us?"
"Yes," Jufeng confirmed. "When Wu left, he mentioned he would be heading to Hang City. Since Mu Zhongde is willing to ask Wu for this favor, the target of the assassination must be someone significant. I estimate that Guan Boqiang will have a hard time surviving tonight. Moreover, Mu Zhongde's plan to assassinate Guan Boqiang won't affect the situation in the south; it seems he has someone on the inside of United Heart Association supporting him. Whoever it is poses a dangerous signal for us right now."
There was a brief silence on the other end of the line before Flower Snow Moon's calm voice returned.
"We've gained a slight advantage in the north. Yu and I have contacted a Wolf General from Prairie Wolf, and there are promising signs of defection. The situation in Northeast won't be too troublesome either. I'll head to North River Province tonight to secure some territory and establish a defensive line."
"I think that's a good plan. I'll finish up matters in Northeast before coming to assist you. Stay safe."
"Yes, don't worry." A warm feeling flowed through Flower Snow Moon as she added, "With Politeness by my side, there won't be any danger."
Jufeng hung up the phone and quickly called Xue again. The call was answered almost immediately, indicating that Xue also had not been resting well.
Jufeng succinctly briefed Xue on the situation, urging him to quickly seize control of the Northeast territory. With the Unification Alliance withdrawing from Liaoning Province, some of their manpower in the Northeast had become expendable and would not hold out for long. The Prairie Wolf and the Unification Alliance were embroiled in disputes, while Mu Zhongde was extending his reach into Jiangnan, suggesting that the Unification Alliance intended to abandon the Northeast.
After receiving the news, Xue put down the phone and immediately organized Hurricane's advance eastward. In just three or four hours, he had regained Jisheng and Dragon Province. At this point, the three provinces of the Northeast finally returned to the hands of Hua Gang and Hurricane.
Meanwhile, on the day after Wu's departure, Hua Gang and the Underworld stirred up a storm as the notorious Underworld godfather and leader of the United Heart Association, Guan Boqiang, was assassinated in his residence last night. His brother, Guan Bochao, announced his succession as the new leader of the United Heart Association and simultaneously declared a ceasefire with the Unification Alliance, opting for a temporary neutrality.
Two days later, Guan Bochao publicly claimed that it was remnants of Hua Gang who had assassinated Guan Boqiang and immediately declared war on Hua Gang. Although there was widespread skepticism regarding who had killed Guan Boqiang, the United Heart Association marched northward in full force, shifting everyone's focus.
Could the beleaguered Hua Gang withstand the combined assault of both the Unification Alliance and the United Heart Association?
(To be continued)
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