"Otherwise, what do you think is the reason I traveled all the way to XG to be a bodyguard?"

There were some oversights, Xiaofan underestimated the situation. Winning money in the casino was a miscalculation. Originally, it was just to help Sister Fei get through a tough time, but unexpectedly, Zhu Fan targeted them.

In other words, if Xiaofan could win that much money, why would he come to XG to be a mere bodyguard? And even risk fighting in underground matches?

"I'm interested to hear why exactly," Zhu Fan inquired slowly.

"I trained specifically to listen to dice rolls, but in the mainland, if you win too much, it's not easy to leave. Later, when I partnered with friends to cheat and got caught, we were chased down everywhere, so I could see through that croupier's card switch immediately."

This explanation wasn't very convincing; Zhu Fan wouldn't believe it, but he also wouldn't trouble Xiaofan over it immediately, though he would always remember this incident.

So Zhu Fan didn't continue questioning. Right now, getting down to business was more important.

Xiaofan being appointed as the leader of the North Gate was already decided, and since Zhu Fan had decided it, Xiaofan couldn't defy the order.

Leaving the research institute would mean Xiaofan couldn't stay updated on HLY007's research progress. What excuse could he use to stay?

The departure was scheduled for the morning after tomorrow. Xiaofan racked his brains but still couldn't think of a good way in the two days left.

On the other side, Wu Hu knew that Black Mantis was reassigned to the North Gate, while he was assigned to organize a new territory.

This made Black Tiger very unhappy, for a simple reason: the North Gate was already established, organizing a new territory would require a lot of effort. If it was the West Gate or North Gate, ready-made territories, success would instantly bring influence and control over many members, which equates to power.

An upstart who hadn't even been here a year was being valued so highly — hard to accept, increasingly unacceptable.

But Wu Hu knew this wasn't an issue he could discuss with Zhu Fan. The only solution was to kill Black Mantis and take his place.

Zhu Fan previously said that it was best not to engage in internal conflicts during this period, but if it did happen, at most, it would result in a scolding, no heavier punishment.

Thinking this through, Wu Hu reconvened the three captains he had previously consulted — people in the same boat. The conditions Wu Hu offered were highly enticing.

"As long as you help me kill Black Mantis, one of the four elite spots will be open, and then I will apply to the boss to go to North Gate. If I go, I will strongly recommend one of you for the position. Of course, whoever can kill Black Mantis with their own hands will get that spot. Rest assured, after successfully killing Black Mantis, I will definitely value the other two of you highly too. Then I will request permission from the boss to bring the other two teams to the North Gate. When the time comes, far from the boss, living the good life, you'll not be missed out on any goodies. If you make further contributions, once the organization regains its former glory, I will definitely recommend you to the boss again."

Wu Hu's conditions were very enticing, and the assassins there all dreamed of one day making a name for themselves. Who wanted to live a life of constant killing if there was a chance to rise? To eventually sit comfortably on a sofa, directing people at will, with money flowing into their pockets naturally, who wouldn't want such a fulfilling life?

Although Black Mantis was more skilled than all of them, if four people attacked together, the odds of success were very high.

"Now, Black Mantis is the boss's current favorite. If the boss pursues the issue later..."

"I will take full responsibility. I've been with the boss for so many years and I know their character well. Even though they say they will punish severely, it's not feasible to kill everyone close to them. Besides, compared to a single Black Mantis versus four loyal subordinates, you can guess who the boss would choose. Now, more than ever, we're needed. Do you think the boss would really want to lose us?"

"Alright, I'm with you on this."

"Yeah, let's do it."

After all, it's about killing people, which they had done for tens of thousands of bonuses before. Now, with such a rich reward in front of them, why not?

Having agreed on the plan, they would definitely act before Xiaofan's departure.

The following evening, the night before Xiaofan was to leave.

"Why are you following me after dinner? I'm just taking a walk."

About five meters from their home, after dinner, Xiaofan decided to walk around and think about how to stay in XG, but upon leaving, Bai Xue followed closely behind.

"I've noticed I've gained weight recently, maybe because I haven't exercised for so long. I wanted to take a walk too."

As the night lights began to illuminate, the playful Bai Xue followed slowly beside Xiaofan, her soft arm attempted several times to hook onto Xiaofan's arm but was always avoided by Xiaofan.

"If you have something to say, just say it."

"I really didn't expect it, you're so amazing. In such a short time, you're about to become a Sect Leader," Bai Xue said softly.

"I never wanted to be a Sect Leader, it's such a hassle," Xiaofan said slowly.

"Oh dear, comparing people is so frustrating; some people can't get what they want even when they fight for it. Others get it and don't even want it," Bai Xue said bitterly.

"What? Do you want it?" Xiaofan smirked.

"Of course, the more power you have, the more weight your words carry. Over time, you can accomplish more."

"Are you still thinking about helping your father secure a partnership with Red Butterfly?" Xiaofan asked calmly.

"Why else do you think I'm staying here?"

"Then why not just directly steal the research data from the institute?"

"If I had that ability, would I need you to teach me?"

Ability? Speaking of Bai Xue, though her skills weren't very strong now, still a distance from Shen Zuimo's past abilities, when Shen Zuimo successfully got the data and escaped, was it only due to ability? Often, intelligence played a much larger role than sheer ability.

"But now I've thought of a very quick way..."

"..."

"Hey, are you listening to me?"

"Huh? What is it? A quick way?" Xiaofan, still lost in his thoughts, hadn't paid much attention to Bai Xue's words.

"Yes."

"What?"

"I need to figure out how to win you over. Once I control you, then what's yours is mine, isn't it the same?"

"Nonsense..."

"How about it? I just bought some fun lingerie, want to see it tonight?" Whether as a joke or seriously, Bai Xue wasn't trying this for the first time to entice Xiaofan.

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