"Report to the boss, just now Black Mantis was playing at Guhuang Entertainment City and won about fifty million."

"Hmm? That kid is really something, making money right under our noses. Ignore him. Give orders that next time we see him, don't let him in. Just say it's my word."

"Yes..."

The person reporting was preparing to leave.

"Wait... Who was he with at the entertainment city?" Zhu Fan suddenly asked.

"With Ruyu, Leng Yue, and others, his team members were all there. Also, there was Feng Feifei from the Feng Family, and a businessman from the mainland."

"Feng Feifei?" Hearing this name, Zhu Fan paused: "Tell me more."

"Yes... Initially, when they entered, it seemed Black Mantis and Feng Feifei hadn't noticed each other. That businessman from the mainland seemed like a big fish, so the dealer cheated and won over eighteen million from him. Later, Black Mantis went to greet Feng Feifei, and while the businessman was borrowing money from Feng Feifei, Black Mantis stepped in and won sixty million in one go. Including what Caterpillar and others won, it was a total of nearly fifty million."

"And then?"

"Then? After they got the check, they left immediately. Since it was Black Mantis, we didn't pursue it..."

"Alright, you can leave now."

"Yes."

After seeing his subordinate leave, Zhu Fan twirled the glass of red wine in his hand, slightly furrowing his brow.

What concerned him wasn't that the fifty million was taken by Black Mantis in an instant, but that he had hidden his ability to gamble. If he really needed money, why would he still fight underground? Was it really just luck? Pretending in front of Feng Feifei and coincidentally winning?

'Ring ring...' Just as Zhu Fan was frowning, Uncle Zhong's phone call interrupted his thoughts.

"Hello." After being interrupted, Zhu Fan was obviously in a bad mood.

"Boss, just now Black Mantis came to see me. He said he was attacked, by someone from our organization."

"Hmm? What's going on?"

"It might be related to the internal selection competition. Black Mantis is a dark horse, and many people don't want to face him."

"So?"

"He just came to me complaining, saying you need to deal with it quickly. If such incidents happen again, he won't hold back."

"I understand."

After hanging up, Zhu Fan cursed: "A bunch of good-for-nothings, wanting power but having no ability? Even if it's given to you, can you handle it? Sneak attacks?"

Regarding Xiaofan's attack, the next day, Zhu Fan informed the remaining sixteen competitors to keep a low profile and not to engage in such acts again. If discovered, they would be severely punished.

This was just surface work. Zhu Fan was severely understaffed now, and he wouldn't casually dispose of his subordinates.

If someone really managed to kill Black Mantis, it would only mean that person is more capable and could be put to good use.

"Wu Hu, now even the boss has stepped in to support that kid. Are we going to let all these years of effort go to waste and let that kid take advantage?"

"What? Do you want to defy the boss's orders? If you really dare to, I won't stop you, but don't count me in. The boss is someone who's always been decisive." Wu Hu replied indifferently.

"So what now? If I face him in the next round, what should I do?" Another team leader asked with slight concern.

"Of course, you fight. Such opportunities don't come often." Wu Hu said viciously.

The three people discussing were naturally the ones who sent someone to attack Xiaofan, with Wu Hu leading the charge.

Don't think just because you saved him once, he'll be grateful? Don't forget, humans are selfish, and Wu Hu just exemplifies that notion to the fullest.

The event's progression wasn't too surprising. The two besides Wu Hu met Xiaofan in the next two matches, and with their abilities, it was beyond their reach.

Wu Hu, however, was lucky not to draw a match against Xiaofan and made it to the top four.

Once reaching the top four, there was no need to compete further, as Zhu Fan was selecting from the top four.

The so-called top four, they would bear heavy responsibilities, being assigned to regions far from XG, establishing bases to generate income for the organization.

This was the scenario Xiaofan least wanted to see, with HLY007's research advancing swiftly. Who knows what issues might arise if the research suddenly succeeds after he leaves.

"Kuo, how's it going on the West Gate side? Any findings?"

"Initially, we had many leads, but suddenly, West Gate's Wan Jiayuan disappeared, along with some core members."

"Hmm? Isn't this identical to the situation with South Gate's Cui Yuan?" Xiaofan asked puzzled.

"Yes. Yanhuang Soul has basically confirmed the target. Whenever you decide, they're ready to act."

"Act quickly. They've probably already moved their funds, but we still need to stop further funding. Signal Yanhuang Soul to find the right time and act immediately."

"Okay. Also, there's something else to tell you..."

"Hmm. What is it?"

"I've found some information on Red Butterfly's assassin website. It seems there's a group specifically doing assassination tasks, striking anywhere. Some tasks are very difficult, but they manage to complete them successfully. I suspect these people are the backbone of Red Butterfly. They earn very high bonuses for a single task, and Red Butterfly's assassin website is spread worldwide, having connections with many intermediaries. This is likely one of the reasons for their continuous inflow of funds. These people make money very easily."

"So we have to face a group of experts as opponents. Hmm... Uncle Zhong is calling; let's leave it here for tonight."

"Alright."

After taking off the walkie-talkie, Xiaofan picked up the phone to answer it.

"Black Mantis, the boss wants to see you."

"Now?"

"Yes."

"Where?"

"Come to Sea Sky Restaurant first, then we'll go together."

"Alright then."

Xiaofan guessed that Zhu Fan would definitely transfer him from XG, giving him the 'authority' they had previously discussed, but he didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

"What? You want me to lead North Gate? Isn't North Gate doing fine as it is? Why do I have to go?" Xiaofan directly asked.

"Regardless of North Gate's state, you must follow orders. On another note, I have something to ask you. I heard you won nearly fifty million at my casino? When did you learn this skill that I wasn't aware of? Also, with such easy money, why are you still fighting underground?"

As expected, Zhu Fan still didn't fully trust Xiaofan.

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