Chapter 330

Chapter 330 Breaking Through with Force!

 

Three bullets killed two people, and the conference room indeed fell silent.

Su Rui glanced at the gun barrel, then swept his gaze across everyone present, saying somewhat mockingly: “Who was jumping around the most just now?”

Wu Shikuan’s fat face trembled uncontrollably. Although he was also a ruthless person, he absolutely couldn’t commit the act of publicly killing Elder Council members in the conference room!

It’s worth noting that the deceased Qian Hugang and Ma Bang’an were both influential veteran figures in the Green Dragon Gang. Su Rui killed them just like that—didn’t he fear the backlash from the forces behind these two men?

“Wouldn’t it have been better to do this from the start?”

After speaking, Su Rui kicked open the inner room of the conference room, saw several of Qian Hugang’s trusted followers hiding inside, frowned slightly, and without another word, turned and went back.

Those few people were trembling with fear, as they had just witnessed a scene that could only be described as nightmarish! Qian Hugang, who seemed omnipotent in their eyes, was actually killed publicly like this?

Su Rui threw the gun to Li Yang and said: “The beginning is always the hardest part. I’ve already made a start for you. I think you should know how to handle what comes next.”

“I understand.”

Li Yang only lacked a reason and determination to begin. Since Su Rui had already prepared to break the deadlock with force, he could naturally push everything forward forcefully!

“Come in!”

Li Yang shouted sternly!

At this moment, a team of men in black immediately rushed in from outside!

Seeing these people, the facial muscles of Wu Shikuan and others couldn’t help but contract. So Li Yang had been prepared all along! Even if they had succeeded in their coup tonight, they might not have been able to leave this place safely!

“Pass down the order: the eight halls under Qian Hugang and Ma Bang’an will be forcefully purged based on their allegiance!” Li Yang’s words fell like a hammer!

Hearing this, everyone understood that an unprecedented major purge within the Green Dragon Gang was inevitable!

Li Yang had thoroughly implemented Su Rui’s words: to deal with external threats, one must first pacify internal conflicts!

At this moment, he finally shed his businessman demeanor and gained the decisiveness and bloodiness of a gang leader.

A powerful gang must be able to thoroughly implement the leader’s intentions, just like Wan Weizheng of the Yuan Wei Gang, who had absolute authority within the gang, with no one daring to obstruct him!

The atmosphere in the conference room was terrifyingly silent!

Because Su Rui had already shot and killed two elders in succession, no one knew if they would be the unfortunate next one!

Among them, Wu Shikuan was the most nervous! Besides Qian Hugang, he had been the most active just now!

Although he was confident in his own power—if Li Yang dared to kill him, he would face retaliation from Wu’s faction—Wu Shikuan knew that all this was based on him being alive. If he lost his life, then talking about revenge would be meaningless.

“I wonder if the elders have any opinions about my actions?”

Li Yang held the gun in one hand and supported himself on the chair back with the other, looking down at the elders, taking in all their expressions.

Looking at these people, Li Yang was laughing coldly inside. Hmph, just now they were threatening to vote to remove me as gang leader, but now they’ve all gone mute?

Wu Shikuan lowered his head, his expression unpredictable. He had also fought his way to his current position, and in a one-on-one fight, Li Yang was no match for him. But the Su Rui standing beside him seemed unfathomable. There was no way around it—circumstances dictated that he had to submit.

“Gang Leader.”

At this moment, Zhang Ziwei suddenly spoke up, saying solemnly: “Two great elders are dead, and the goal of establishing authority has been achieved. I think all the elders understand the Gang Leader’s meaning. From my personal perspective, I hope the Gang Leader won’t cause more bloodshed. A united Green Dragon Gang is stronger than a divided one.”

“Ziwei speaks wisely.”

Li Yang nodded. He had always understood Zhang Ziwei’s position. Although this woman looked young, her stance was extremely clear—she would not lean toward any side.

Perhaps this was a strategy specifically designed by the former gang leader Zhang Fantian for his daughter. After all, when his health deteriorated and he retreated, his influence in the gang was greatly diminished. If his daughter stood on the wrong side, the consequences would be unimaginable in the intense power struggle of the underworld.

Since there was concern about standing on the wrong side, it was better not to take sides at all, prioritizing the gang’s overall interests rather than personal benefits. Zhang Ziwei had done this beautifully.

“I hope the Gang Leader will do as you say, otherwise it would be difficult for me as the head of the Discipline Hall.” After speaking, Zhang Ziwei stood up and said: “Regarding the upcoming Ten-Year Competition, I believe the Gang Leader has already made complete arrangements, so I won’t interfere. Now that this matter is concluded, I’ll take my leave.”

Watching this woman in white dress leave, Su Rui nodded secretly, thinking: “This woman is quite a character.”

“Gang Leader, I just remembered I have something to attend to, so I’ll excuse myself.”

“I almost forgot, I arranged to have dinner with some old friends tonight. Looking at the time, I’m going to be late.”

After Zhang Ziwei left, the others naturally had no reason to stay, especially Wu Shikuan and his group, who couldn’t wait to disappear from Li Yang’s sight, fearing that his gun might be pointed at their heads next!

Seeing everyone hurriedly excusing themselves, Li Yang’s eyes flickered as he said coldly: “You are all elders of our Green Dragon Gang, all important figures. If tonight’s news spreads, it won’t do any good for the unity of the entire gang. With great enemies ahead, I hope everyone will prioritize the gang’s interests.”

“Certainly, certainly.”

“How could we ever speak of such things?”

“Gang Leader, please rest assured.”

These people were also very clever. Seeing the situation was unfavorable, their attitudes immediately made a 180-degree turn.

Li Yang nodded: “Very good. I don’t want to hear any news about tonight in the future, not even a single word.”

This statement carried a decisive tone.

Everyone felt that Li Yang was somewhat different now, seemingly more sharp than before, no longer as tolerant as he had been.

“Anyway, there were only so many people present. If someone really leaks the news, just bring them in one by one and execute them all,” Su Rui narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a dangerous aura.

The elders present understood that this Su Rui was an extremely ruthless person, killing two people immediately upon entering, with a cruelty that was appalling! Although everyone present was ruthless, compared to Su Rui, there was still quite a gap!

Hearing Su Rui speak like this, they immediately abandoned any thoughts of spreading news about tonight. These people didn’t want to be implicated!

Li Yang, who had been imposing just now, immediately said solemnly when he heard Su Rui speak: “We’ll do as Young Master Su says!”

Everyone immediately fell silent, then left one by one.

Wu Shikuan also lowered his head, planning to slip away first. As long as Li Yang didn’t kill him on the spot, that would be his greatest fortune.

However, just as the fat man was passing by Li Yang, the latter suddenly said casually: “Hall Master Wu, don’t be in such a hurry to leave. It’s still early, we can have some tea.”

Hearing this, Wu Shikuan immediately lamented inwardly, while the footsteps of the others didn’t pause at all. It seemed Li Yang was going to make an example of Wu Shikuan. When something doesn’t concern you, it’s best to stay out of it and quickly slip away!

After hearing Li Yang’s words, the fat Wu replied with a face full of sweat: “Gang Leader, I just remembered I have something at home. I’ll treat you to tea another day.”

When under someone’s roof, one must bow one’s head. This time, Wu even used the respectful form of “you.”

However, Li Yang unexpectedly drew his gun and pressed it against Wu’s large, shiny forehead!

Seeing this, the latter suddenly stiffened and didn’t dare to move!

“Gang Leader Li, what do you mean by this?” The fat on Wu Shikuan’s face was trembling, fearing Li Yang would reward him with a bullet!

“What do I mean?” Li Yang said coldly: “Hall Master Wu, I think you understand my meaning better than I do. Who was it that kept targeting me at the Elder Council just now?”

Sweat continuously seeped from Wu Shikuan’s forehead: “Gang Leader, Gang Leader, you are magnanimous. I just couldn’t see the situation clearly for a moment, my brain was waterlogged. You must forgive me. I have always been loyal to the Green Dragon Gang…”

With the gun firmly pressed against his forehead, not daring to move an inch, Wu Shikuan was almost wetting his pants. Now he realized that his life had always been in Li Yang’s hands, and the latter simply hadn’t taken it away.

Li Yang pushed the gun forward, forcing Wu Shikuan to step back, and said coldly: “Let’s consider today’s matter over. But if there’s any unusual movement from the halls under your command, I’ll hold you responsible!”

These few sentences finally revealed Li Yang’s identity as the Gang Leader in full.

Wu Shikuan knew he was safe now and breathed a sigh of relief, quickly nodding: “From now on, I will follow only the Gang Leader’s lead!”

Li Yang put away his gun and gave Wu Shikuan a deep look, saying: “I hope you can match your actions with your words and understand who the real leader of the Green Dragon Gang is.”

Wu Shikuan trembled all over and immediately bowed, answering: “Please rest assured, Gang Leader. I, Wu Shikuan, will not dare to have second thoughts in the future and will serve you as my master for life!”

“Serve me as your master for life?” Li Yang’s lips curled into a cold smile: “Good, I’ll wait and see.”

After Wu Shikuan left, Li Yang turned to Su Rui and said: “Young Master Su, thank you for your help today.”

Su Rui looked at Li Yang, whose demeanor was obviously different from usual, and said: “Even if I hadn’t appeared, you wouldn’t have been in any danger.”

Su Rui didn’t believe that Li Yang, who had risen to his current position, would be afraid of these few jumping elders.

Li Yang immediately smiled bitterly: “Young Master Su, I wouldn’t have been in danger, but it would have been troublesome. If you hadn’t acted for me, I really wouldn’t have had the resolve to make such a clean cut.”

Su Rui nodded, then asked: “Do you really plan to let that Wu Shikuan go?”

Li Yang said: “The few halls under him have decent fighting power. I need to keep them to deal with unexpected situations during the Ten-Year Competition. Once the competition ends, it will be time to settle accounts with him.”

A fence-sitter like Wu Shikuan would remain a hidden danger even if kept around. Given Li Yang’s character, he would eliminate him sooner or later.

Just at this moment, a white figure suddenly appeared from outside the door. She looked at Su Rui and revealed a faint smile: “Would you like to have a drink with me tonight?”