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Magellanic System, Huaguo, within Capital Village.
In the beginning, Earth was named out of ignorance.
Primitive people did not realize that seventy percent of the planet was covered in water; they believed that the ground beneath their feet was the most important part of this world. Thus, they thought this planet should be called Earth.
It wasn't until later, with advancements in navigation technology and innovations in sailing, that people gradually came to understand that the planet they had lived on for thousands of years was essentially a water sphere.
Whether it is called Earth or a water sphere, once it turns to dust under the cannon fire of Shangguan Wangyu's Battleship, it will simply become ashes.
Along with countless lives on Earth.
Xue, now one of the most prominent figures on the entire planet, is nearly a household name in the Underworld. At this moment, he stands at the highest point of the capital, not looking down at the city but gazing up at the sky.
He reflects on the past, on those fleeting years that have slipped away so suddenly.
"Time really flies; it feels like just a blink and over ten years have passed."
Now a husband and a father, Xue realizes there are some things he cannot let go of.
"Heh, I really do miss those days."
Xue gently exhales a smoke ring, which is suddenly scattered by the wind.
...
In the battle at Red Wolf Bar, the Original Red Gang achieved a resounding victory. Not only did they recruit several members from the Red Wolf Gang, but they also successfully acquired ownership of Red Wolf Bar. In the following days, Jufeng sent Tong Bailong and Lezheng to eliminate the remnants of the Red Wolf Gang, securing ownership of two bathing centers and management rights over several entertainment venues. From then on, the Red Wolf Gang completely vanished from Earth.
Afterward, Jufeng calculated that with the takeover of some assets from the Original Red Gang and those acquired from the Red Wolf Gang, he had amassed a considerable fortune.
The brief military training quickly came to an end, and the school granted all students two days off to recuperate. Xue's injuries had healed significantly, and he could now move freely. After this great victory, Jufeng and his companions finally gathered together to hold their first leadership meeting since entering the Underworld.
Of course, the so-called leaders were just four people.
Aside from the initial Three Titans, the meeting included Lezheng, a guide into the Underworld. Although it was a serious meeting, it took place amidst the casual eating and drinking of the four.
The location of this meeting was quite dramatic, held in Xue's hospital room. Discussing such bloody and dark matters in such a sacred place was quite a feat for these individuals.
“Tong Bailong, A-Zheng, how has your takeover of Lu Chun's territory been going?”
Tong Bailong was a man of few words, while Le Zheng had the opposite personality, leaning towards flattery. Therefore, in today's and many future meetings, he was always the first to speak.
“In response to Brother Jufeng, things are progressing very smoothly. With Brother Long sent by you, we hardly needed to do anything; Brother Long handled everything on his own, leaving everyone in awe. The entire gang is thoroughly impressed with Brother Long; we’ve even discussed having him teach us to improve our overall combat effectiveness. After this, we’ll be able to walk around with confidence!”
Lezheng’s enthusiasm for this topic was evident; their admiration for Tong Bailong was genuine. However, upon hearing this, Xue couldn’t help but glance at Jufeng, thinking to himself that Jufeng was indeed a rare leader. Sending Tong Bailong to handle the final touches was somewhat overkill, but Xue understood that his true intention was to solidify Tong Bailong's position within the gang while also reinforcing his own authority.
Xue then shifted his gaze back to Lezheng and said playfully, “A-Zheng, if you’re all so devoted to Brother Long, then what does that make us?”
Xue’s words were like needles hidden in silk; Lezheng broke out in a cold sweat. From Lezheng’s perspective, he had previously served the Red Gang, but with the Red Gang Leader killed by Jufeng, he could no longer use that title. Similarly, calling it the Red Wolf Gang would be inappropriate as well. Lezheng hadn’t anticipated that his careless words would lead him into such an awkward situation.
“Uh… well…”
Lezheng stammered and couldn’t find his words. Seeing this, Jufeng couldn’t help but laugh internally; Xue truly didn’t hold back. Just as he had let Tong Bailong establish his reputation, Xue wasn’t willing to be outdone and gave Lezheng a taste of reality. Jufeng felt a twinge of sympathy for Lezheng’s predicament.
“Since we’re changing our old ways for new ones, we should naturally discard the old titles as well. Why not come up with a catchy name for our newly established gang? It would give everyone a sense of belonging.”
Lezheng saw Jufeng giving him an out and quickly nodded in agreement. “Yes, yes! With your talent, this important task should definitely fall to you.”
Logically speaking, as the leader of the gang, Jufeng should take charge of naming it. However, among brothers like them, there were no rigid rules binding them together; Xue also graciously accepted.
“Alright then! I will showcase my talents and give you all something eye-catching. Hmm…”
Xue fell into deep thought, and the others did not disturb him, each engrossed in their own tasks. Throughout the process, Tong Bailong maintained a listening attitude, only paying attention to Jufeng. With Jufeng present, he could indulge freely and enjoy himself.
Indeed, while others were busy, he was savoring his meal.
After a while, Xue finally had a moment of inspiration.
"Let's call it 'Hurricane Society.' It has a phonetic similarity to our Brother Jufeng's name and sounds quite impressive."
"Great name. As expected from you, Brother. Hurricane Society has a powerful ring to it."
Lezheng continuously praised from the side. Jufeng thought for a moment and found the name quite good but felt there was one issue.
"Hurricane is fine, but let's skip the 'Society.' In Huaguo's tradition, such titles are rare. The neighboring Zhuair Country has plenty of examples, but they sound uncomfortable. We don't need to insist on calling it a gang or society; just Hurricane will do."
Jufeng's words enlightened Xue, and he had no objections to this decision. They then began discussing the structure of the organization.
"Well, I had A-Zheng compile some statistics. Currently, there are 85 members in our Hurricane crew, not including the four of us. My preliminary plan is to divide them into several parts:"
"Since we are operating in the Underworld, conflicts and competition are inevitable. Therefore, a significant portion will need to serve as enforcers. Secondly, similar to the assassination attempt on Lu Chun, A-Zheng provided timely intelligence; thus, espionage work is also crucial. However, this part should focus on quality over quantity—only those with outstanding abilities should be included. Additionally, I think we should engage in legitimate business; only by mixing black and white can we thrive in both realms. This also gives us an extra fallback option."
Xue's thoughts were indeed meticulous, and his overall perspective was exceptionally clear. After his analysis, the previously chaotic personnel structure became well-defined, unlike the Red Wolf Gang which had over a hundred members but many of whom were merely dead weight.
"That's right. In the long run, this approach is certainly viable. However, we have just started out and are currently managing a few entertainment venues; there's no rush for legitimate business yet. Let's assign 60 of them to various locations first and train five elites for espionage work. I'll leave these matters to A-Zheng for now; once he fully recovers, we can discuss our next steps."
"Understood, Brother Jufeng. Leave it to me. However, I need your guidance regarding the expenses for so many brothers; many have no homes and can only stay at bars and bathhouses. What do you think we should do?"
Jufeng pondered for a moment and said, "We’ve just stirred up such a big commotion nearby; let’s stabilize ourselves first and avoid rash actions. Everyone should keep a low profile for now. We've acquired quite a bit of wealth from the Red Wolf Gang; let's not be stingy—after all, any business relies on its people. We should implement a salary system; once we have more funds later on, we can build houses for everyone. That should suffice."
Memories for Xue were always so clear, truly clear—even the few wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were distinctly visible.
When the hurricane formed, it was a time of great poverty. But looking back now, the four of them had already reached the pinnacle. At that time, who would have dared to imagine this moment?
It was indeed because they were on Earth, and indeed because of their companions, that they could stand at this position and height. Naturally, he felt grateful in his heart, and thinking of these things brought a broad smile to his face.
However, it was still true that only when something is truly lost does one feel particularly afraid.
Thus, he wanted to do something for Jufeng, who was far away in Outer Space, and also fulfill his duties and responsibilities to protect the Earth.
Suddenly, footsteps approached the stage. Xue turned to look and saw two familiar figures.
(To be continued)
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