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Politeness and Flower Snow Moon walked out of the ancient villa, standing at the entrance, their gaze fixed on the chaotic Situation before them.
Their eyes swept over the tumultuous scene, landing on a familiar figure outside the metal fence. Flower Snow Moon smiled, and the figure returned the smile.
However, Politeness merely glanced with indifference, turning his gaze to the decorations at the entrance, and remarked with a hint of nostalgia, "The view here at the entrance was something I first noticed when I arrived. Now that I've come out for a second look, it’s nothing special. I thought this was your Hua Gang's paradise!"
Flower Snow Moon dismissed Politeness's attitude towards Jufeng, knowing it was just a way for men to communicate, which was naturally different from her own. However, she couldn't help but pour cold water on Politeness's sentiment.
"For those wrongfully imprisoned here, this is already a paradise. Aren't you satisfied?"
Politeness shoved his hands into his pockets and arrogantly replied, "I did nothing wrong."
Flower Snow Moon smiled gently, "Yet here you are, willingly atoning for your sins alongside me."
Their conversation ended there as the fighting in the arena quickly came to a close.
This wasn't solely due to Azure Wind Antelope's overwhelming strength compared to the elites of Hua Gang, but more so because Azure Wind Antelope had numbers on their side, vastly outnumbering their opponents.
Most importantly, there was a psychological advantage; Pizza Hut had been severely injured, his entire cultivation rendered useless. How many more years could he survive? Where was his authority? What future did Hua Gang have?
The elites of Hua Gang instinctively glanced at the woman emerging from the villa, and an idea formed in their minds. Their fighting spirit waned as they no longer wished to face death, leading to a swift conclusion of the battle.
The two teams parted ways voluntarily, creating a path for Flower Snow Moon and Politeness.
At the end of the path stood Jufeng, waiting outside the metal gate.
As they reached the entrance, Politeness lazily stretched his back and gazed into the sky, marveling at its beauty.
However, it seemed that in retaliation for the disdainful glance he had just received, Jufeng ignored him and turned to Flower Snow Moon, saying, "Snow Moon, it’s been a while since we last met. You seem like a completely different person. With a change of clothes, your aura has transformed as well. Tsk tsk, it makes me feel a bit uncontrollable."
This was naturally a joke, so Flower Snow Moon had no intention of rebutting it. In fact, she knew that the man beside her would eagerly pick up the conversation.
Sure enough, as soon as Jufeng finished speaking, Politeness's gaze shifted from the distant sky back to Jufeng. He angrily exclaimed, " Jufeng, don’t take things too far! You already have so many women around you, and with a child on the way, how dare you set your sights on mine? If you want to compete, then be straightforward!"
Politeness stepped forward, positioning himself between Flower Snow Moon and Jufeng, looking righteous.
Jufeng smiled and said meaningfully, "After the concert incident, I’ve made quite some progress."
"Tch!" Politeness scoffed, scanning Jufeng from top to bottom. Internally, he was indeed surprised. He could sense Jufeng's deliberately unrestrained aura and confirmed his remarkable advancement.
Even so, Politeness couldn’t show any signs of defeat. So he feigned calmness and said, "Don’t forget that I was part of that night too."
Jufeng shook his head and pointed out the distinction: "But that was my opportunity when I was on the brink of death."
Politeness finally had no words to retort.
Behind Politeness, Flower Snow Moon found their verbal sparring amusing. However, jokes could only lighten the atmosphere; they could not serve as the main theme of life—life is always filled with uncertainties and challenges, a blend of joy and sorrow.
She tugged at Politeness's sleeve from behind him, prompting him to shrug and step aside.
"Are you planning to leave the aftermath of Hua Gang to me? I never expected you could cripple Pizza Hut; it’s truly a pity I didn’t get to see the despair in his eyes myself."
Jufeng smiled slightly as memories of two young figures flashed in his mind—the shy bull and the lively plum—and then he said, "Actually, I didn’t expect it either. This must be a gift bestowed upon me to defeat Pizza Hut; otherwise, your emergence would have been delayed even longer."
"Bringing you out is naturally to allow you to continue as the leader of Hua Gang. Pizza Hut has little time left; if you come out, he will be able to move more quickly. Otherwise, he will always feel unwilling, dragging things out, which is not good for anyone."
Once Flower Snow Moon emerges, the foundation of Hua Gang will inevitably be shaken, as the loyalty of the grassroots members towards Flower Snow Moon far exceeds that towards the suddenly appeared Pizza Hut.
Breaking from within is often much less laborious than applying pressure from the outside. Jufeng's gaze remained downward, so he could not afford to waste too much time domestically. However, his methods were somewhat mischievous; Pizza Hut harbored an intense hatred for him. Even if all that hatred were poured into the East African Rift, it might still not mend the most painful cracks on Earth.
Flower Snow Moon smiled helplessly. At this moment, Jufeng was just like Politeness—truly living up to the old saying: "birds of a feather flock together."
The wilderness was not a place for idle chatter; the three exchanged only a few words before driving away. After all, even during their confinement, Politeness and Flower Snow Moon were well aware of what was happening outside.
The final destination for the two was not Situ Yu on the grasslands or Washing City, but Zhao City, close to the capital. It was here that Jufeng and Yu Jianyuan first met and partnered to defeat the then unstoppable Northeast Alliance Leader Guan Chao, creating countless glories together.
The reason for choosing this location was its geographical advantage in dealing with Hua Gang's headquarters and its convenience for those members wanting to defect from Hua Gang.
In Zhao City, Politeness met his long-lost disciple, Liu Xing. The young man's growth was remarkable; in just a few months apart, Liu Xing had grown significantly taller.
Politeness was very pleased with Liu Xing's current martial arts level, which exceeded his expectations by far. This could only prove that Liu Xing's talent was continuously being discovered and developed—a rare gem indeed.
Now was not the time for refinement; he was already being sculpted. From the signs of his carving, it seemed he would be unparalleled in the future.
Under Jufeng's deliberate arrangement, news of Flower Snow Moon's successful escape spread quickly through Bill's Hidden Hall to every corner of the Underworld. Consequently, people's casual conversations shifted from speculating whether Jufeng's child would be a boy or girl to discussing Hua Gang's future development, leading to a myriad of opinions.
However, one thing could already be confirmed: Pizza Hut was as good as dead or very close to it. He could no longer fully control Hua Gang; thus, he would soon exit this stage of competition.
As Jufeng noted, when news spread across the land about Hua Gang's shifting sentiments, it had already begun to waver and become increasingly unstable.
Pizza Hut attempted various methods but found them utterly insufficient. Coupled with Azure Wind Antelope's resurgence during this period, he was already overwhelmed and unable to relax his mind while dealing with Azure Wind Antelope's provocations. Balancing everything became exceedingly difficult.
The downfall of Hua Gang had essentially become a foregone conclusion, and just then, even more encouraging news arrived from the distant Yingguo.
Under the close cooperation of Ikeda Kenji and Vera, Yuta Shouroku was increasingly unable to withstand the pressure. He was constantly bombarded from all sides, and the president's prestige had dwindled to almost nothing.
Ikeda Kenji was someone who never missed an opportunity, so he continued to apply pressure slowly and steadily, like adding straw to a camel's back. Eventually, it would reach a breaking point, and Yuta Shouroku would collapse.
In the headquarters of Ikeda Kenji in Yingguo, Vera stood gracefully, with Iron Arm Lance always by her side.
Ikeda Kenji walked into the room from outside, nodded at Vera, and then slowly exhaled a breath of stale air. "Tomorrow morning, the heads of each department will propose a re-election. By afternoon at the latest, the results will be out."
Upon hearing this, Vera's brows relaxed slightly, revealing a look of reassurance.
The elections for the Yamamoto Clan were originally held annually, and it was still not time for the next term. However, there was an additional clause stating that if the Yamamoto Clan faced a significant crisis or if the president severely neglected his duties, affecting the clan's development and survival, a temporary re-election could be initiated through a vote by the heads of departments once a certain number was reached.
Through his efforts in this short period, Ikeda Kenji successfully gained agreement from the heads of departments for a re-election. The resources used, the brainpower expended, and the money spent during this time were impossible to quantify. It was even more terrifying than warfare or bloodshed.
Vera was well aware of Ikeda Kenji's reliability in handling matters, so she didn't ask questions like "Do you have confidence?"
Because the answer was obvious.
Having received the news, Vera prepared to leave. However, Ikeda Kenji suddenly called out to her, the European Blue Cat.
Recently, observant Ikeda Kenji had noticed that Vera appeared increasingly haggard. Although she was still trying to hold herself together, it was evident that her mood had been quite poor.
He said, "You know that things with Huaguo are coming to an end soon. Our three paths will soon converge on the world. I hope that before that happens, whatever is between you two can be resolved."
Vera did not expect Ikeda Kenji to bring up this matter; it was her taboo subject that she had been avoiding. Being confronted with it now made her naturally angry.
She coldly said, "The Underboss seems to be meddling too much."
Ikeda Kenji knew he would receive such a response, so he replied, "This isn't just about the two of you; it's about three or even thousands of lives. If we can't resolve this, how can we work together?"
Vera stood there in silence for a long time. How she wished to find a solution, but what could she do?
His woman was already pregnant.
Vera turned and left, ultimately not giving Ikeda Kenji a definitive answer.
(To be continued)
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