"The Seoul Police Force cleans out more than a dozen drug dealers' dens"
"The Incheon Prosecutor's Office uncovers a local drug dealer's den – Prosecutor Lee: There's still a big fish"
"The Seoul District Prosecutor's Office officially prosecutes the drug lord, Park Jung Nan"
"Suspected gang war, an important leader of Seoul's underground forces was assassinated"
"Fighting a bloody battle, wounded ten times, the murderer finally caught – Captain Kim Zhexiu of the Wide Area Investigation Team"
Kim Wuxing leaned back in his chair and flipped through the recent newspapers one by one. He shook his head and asked, "What's the situation with Lee Zhiguo now?"
Su Zhe stood aside with his head lowered, "Lee Zhiguo avoided a bullet and is currently under investigation at the police station.
The seventh brother of the Shin Village Gang who was openly having a nude party with him was shot in the head … "
"What a useless piece of trash!"
Kim Wuxing angrily threw a stack of newspapers on the floor, "Is this the time to relax and have a nude party!?"
Su Zhe smiled bitterly, "He didn't expect things to go so smoothly … He even thought that Lee Taixiong was secretly helping him …"
"Is he an idiot?!
Tang Jinyan's face is almost standing in front of him. Is he still asleep?!
How can it be Lee Taixiong? "
"We know who the Incheon prosecutor is, but he doesn't know …"
"Useless!"
Kim Wuxing slammed the table angrily, "How can the people behind the Shin Village Gang be willing to support such a useless piece of trash?
All their efforts have been wasted. Just wait for Tang Jinyan to ascend to the throne! "
Su Zhe lowered his head and didn't say anything. It was rare to see Kim Wuxing so angry, except for the time when he was forced by Kim Zhexiu's investigation.
He also understood that Kim Wuxing was angry not because Lee Zhiguo was useless, but because he didn't want Tang Jinyan to be in control of the Shin Village Gang.
The New Village Gang had been rooted in Seoul for decades, and it was one of the top few gangs in Seoul. It was unknown how many hidden resources they had. If they were to combine all of them together, even Kim Wuheung would find it difficult to deal with them.
Now that Tang Jinyan was gradually gaining power, once he was in control of the Shin Village Gang, Kim Wuxing would no longer be able to control the Shin Village Gang. They could only work together as equals …
Who wouldn't vomit blood at the sight of a ship that was out of control?
What's more, this was a young man who relied on his black gold transactions and the Jeju Island project to climb up the ladder. Now, he actually had the ability to be on equal footing with him. Anyone would feel suffocated by this.
However, Kim Wuxing was a high-ranking politician.
Politicians never had to think about this kind of suffocating problem. It was not uncommon for former subordinates to become superiors in politics, and there was nothing strange about it. Recognizing reality as quickly as possible was a necessary skill for every standard politician.
After venting his anger for a while, Jin Wuxing quickly calmed down and instructed Su Zhe calmly, "Li Taixiong has one foot in the grave. The ceremony of the New Village Faction's succession ceremony will be held soon. When the time comes, send a gift on my behalf to congratulate the new leader."
Even if he couldn't take in the shepherd dog, he still had to be a solid ally. After all, they were already closely related in all aspects, and there was no reason for them to turn against each other for no reason.
Su Zhe understood this point very well. He laughed in his heart for a while, then respectfully accepted the order and left.
*****
Li Zhiguo walked out of the police station dejectedly. The Old Master's most trusted aide, Uncle Zhang, stood in front of him with a serious expression, "The Old Master asked me to come and pick you up."
Li Zhiguo smiled bitterly, "Is the Old Master well?"
Uncle Zhang's expression was cold, "Even if he's not sick, he's sick from anger."
Li Zhiguo awkwardly followed Uncle Zhang into the car. He sighed deeply.
After Ol 'Seven's head exploded, the investigation team seemed to have planned it beforehand, as they suddenly surrounded the 2 Vietnamese like divine soldiers descending from the heavens. Li Zhiguo seemed to have been enlightened at that moment, as he instantly understood many things.
Almost every step, there was someone holding the end of the line and manipulating it to move forward.
The meticulous layout was like a huge net, and every move was clear and powerful.
This wasn't the Old Master … but …
Li Zhiguo faintly said, "Is it Old Nine?"
Other than Tang Jinyan, Li Zhiguo really couldn't think of anyone else who had such strength and means. Baek Chang-soo might have some means, but in terms of strength, he obviously couldn't do such a thing.
Uncle Zhang continued driving and did not answer.
When they arrived at the main hall of the headquarters, the Old Master leaned back in his armchair with his eyes closed. The iron balls in his hand were no longer in his usual habit of fiddling with them. Instead, he lay there motionless.
Old Three, Old Four, and Old Six stood quietly to his left and right. There were many people sitting around the main hall, and Li Zhiguo knew that they were all representatives of the Sinmura faction.
But when he looked around, Tang Jinyan was nowhere to be seen.
Li Taixiong didn't open his eyes. He asked in a hoarse voice, "He's out?"
Li Zhiguo whispered, "He's out."
"Is he looking for Old Nine?"
"… Yes."
The Old Master asked faintly, "Do you know what he's doing?"
Li Zhiguo hesitated for a long time, and then shook his head, "I don't know."
It couldn't be that he was still doing business with him at this time. That would be outrageous, right?
"The Sinmura faction is in turmoil, and the Busan guys have long taken the opportunity to reach their hands in."
The Old Master said faintly, "You guys only care about self-harm. There's bound to be people who still remember the existence of external enemies."
Li Zhiguo was taken aback, "Old Nine is actually … dealing with the Busan guys?"
The atmosphere in the main hall was somber, and many people were sighing.
When it came to the big picture, no one in the Sinmura faction could compare to Tang Jinyan.
"Zhiguo …" The Old Master spoke again.
Li Zhiguo hurriedly lowered his head, "Yes."
"Old Nine has invited me to Jeju Island to enjoy the rest of my life. What do you think?"
"…" Li Zhiguo was silent for a moment, and then whispered, "Old Master's health isn't good. It might be good for you to settle down in Jeju Island for a period of time."
"Then, who's going to take over Hanyang?"
Li Zhiguo was silent once more, and he glanced discreetly at Old Four, Kim Ye.
Old Seven was dead, and his only remaining henchman was Old Four. He still intended to make a final stand for himself.
After all … Tang Jinyan was a Chinese.
The Old Master finally opened his eyes, "Old Nine had previously proposed to me that Old Six should take over. What do you think?"
Li Zhiguo's heart skipped a beat, and his face turned ashen.
The Old Master asked placidly, "What does Old Three think?"
Lee Chengcan smiled, "Everyone knows about Old Six's dark history. He's not like the rest of us. He's very suitable to take on such a huge responsibility."
Kim Ye glanced at Li Zhiguo and responded calmly, "Old Six is very suitable."
Li Zhiguo remained silent.
Baek Chang-soo chuckled, "You flatter me. Big Brother is more suitable …"
The Old Master turned to the other representatives in the main hall, "Does anyone have any opinions?"
"Chang-soo is very suitable. He's a good person, and we'll have good cooperation."
Everyone spoke in unison, and there wasn't a single ripple in the hall.
Li Zhiguo was also very impressed. The reason why Tang Jinyan didn't kill him was probably to appease the hearts of these people and make them feel that Old Nine was still a man who abided by the rules and understood the big picture.
Truth be told, with Old Four's defection, there was no way he could stir up any more waves as he was all alone.
Among these people, at least half of them had previously supported him, but now, there was no sense of disharmony at all.
With Tang Jinyan's identity, if it was Tang Jinyan himself, these people would never agree with him. As for Baek Chang-soo … Baek Chang-soo must have put in a lot of effort behind the scenes.
The cooperation between Old Six and Old Nine was unexpectedly congenial.
One was famous, the other was influential, and both of them were cunning.
If they could work together without any conflicts, it would be effortless for them to integrate the resources of the Shinmurg faction. Perhaps, it would be even more powerful than the Old Master at his peak … At that time, not only the Shinmurg faction, but the entire underground forces in Seoul would change …
The Old Master finally asked, "Zhiguo hasn't expressed his opinion yet?"
Li Zhiguo sighed and suddenly asked, "When did Old Four start working with Old Six?"
Kim Ye replied calmly, "Big Brother has been focusing on fighting with Second Brother these days. He hasn't done his own business in Jian An City for a long time.
Why don't you go back and look at the news? Where is the most important project in Daehan right now? "
Li Zhiguo asked curiously, "How can I not know about such a big thing? Jeju Island, Tang Empire …" His face suddenly changed, "Tang Empire … could it be …"
Kim Ye also sighed, "Big Brother, among us, the one who can flourish under Old Nine's leadership is actually you …"
The other brothers in the meeting knew very well that the Shinmurg faction that revolved around Tang Jinyan's empire was truly a group of people with common interests …
Li Zhiguo was stunned for a long time, and then suddenly bowed deeply to the Old Master, "I support Old Six. I have no objections."
Li Taewoong closed his eyes again and whispered to himself, "Kim Tae-cun is also hospitalized … I wonder who will be the first to enter the coffin."
In early November of the year 202, the leader of the Shinmurg faction, Li Taewoong, felt that his body was deteriorating. After a long period of assessment, he put down his life's iron and blood, and only brought a few followers with him to stay in a scenic resort in Jeju Island.
Before he left, he appointed his sixth godson, Baek Chang-soo, to be the temporary leader of the Shinmurg faction. He also created an unprecedented position of 'chief executive', which was temporarily led by his ninth godson, Tang Jinyan, to assist the leader in managing the Shinmurg faction.
Almost at the same time, Kim Tae-cun, the leader of Seoul's famous mafia group, the Pan-Western Faction, contracted a serious illness and was unable to get up.
The Pan-Western Faction's leader, Quan Zhengyang, was temporarily in charge. Among the people who were associated with Quan Zhengyang, Tang Jinyan's name was also faintly discernible.
Those who were familiar with the underworld in Seoul looked at the bleak leaves on the roadside and sighed in their hearts - In the shadows of Seoul, the old history has finally faded away, and a new generation has arrived.
And in this world, there was a name that was completely different from that of ordinary Koreans. It shone with a dazzling brilliance that overshadowed all other names.
His name was Tang Jinyan.
(End of Book 6)