The Bell Doesn't Age

Chapter 489 - 514: This Wave Is Not a Loss

Chapter 489: Chapter 514: This Wave Is Not a Loss

The Black Water Gang has always had two leaders, one in the open and one in the shadows, both Tier Five Martial Artists, and they had a harmonious relationship.

That way.

The Black Water Gang has been able to continuously grow in the past years.

But now.

These two leaders were wiped out in an instant, hardly causing any ripples.

Everyone watched the woman who came out afterward.

Clearly.

Compared to Qiong Xue just now, she was even more intimidating.

However, this woman was dressed in a loose black robe, wearing a hood and a mask, making it impossible to see her features.

But the more it was like this.

The more intimidating it became.

Who knows how many more experts like this the Count has by his side?

In an instant.

Defeat came as swiftly as a landslide.

The first round of cannon fire didn’t take many lives of the Black Water Gang Members, given there were underground facilities within the gang’s headquarters for hiding.

However.

The remaining hundreds of Black Water Gang members on the scene had lost all their fighting spirit.

"The main culprits have been executed. Put down your weapons, and Lord Earl will pardon your rebellion."

Beside Baiyu.

A guard shouted loudly.

Soon, the fierce battle that had started so brutally ended with group after group of Black Water Gang members laying down their weapons.

Anlin, standing nearby, watched with a heart pounding with fear.

If this group persisted in resistance, there would surely be many more disturbances.

Such a significant matter concluded so simply.

No matter how dull he was.

Now, he could see that the Black Water Gang was finished.

Even if there were still many bases in Mountain City, the death of the two Tier Five experts had already doomed this gang.

The tide had turned.

Those four words emerged in his mind.

Even if there were massive numbers of gang members left at those bases, they wouldn’t last a few rounds in the hands of the Earl.

Their approach.

Was very simple and direct.

It was to find your weakness and strike against you.

Indeed, Anlin didn’t even know who Baiyu’s captured subordinate was, or how they were captured by the Black Water Gang.

It didn’t matter anymore.

Nobody would inquire about such matters for a fallen Black Water Gang.

...

The cleanup work on the scene proceeded smoothly.

One by one, members of the Black Water Gang were handcuffed and locked up in the dungeons of the gang.

Stacks of Black Water Gang documents were searched and uncovered.

Among them.

There were numerous records of their various crimes and bribery.

As well as evidence of clandestine dealings with many officials.

All of these were carefully preserved by Baiyu.

Perhaps of no use now, but they would be invaluable in future disputes.

"Extinguish the fire here at the Black Water Gang, then send people to repair the mansion. Once it’s restored, have the Security Bureau headquarters move over."

Baiyu instructed a trusted aide beside him.

The headquarters of the Black Water Gang was large, just suitable as a place for the Security Bureau to operate.

Currently, the workspace of the Security Bureau was too small.

It couldn’t even accommodate a few people.

Besides putting out fires, cleaning the site, and organizing the finances of the Black Water Gang, Baiyu also called over all the members of the Security Bureau.

These people, seeing the destroyed headquarters of the Black Water Gang, couldn’t hide the shock in their eyes.

"You should all be familiar with the territories managed by the Black Water Gang, right?

Indeed.

This is why I kept you all.

Over the years.

The businesses, territories, and sectors involved with the Black Water Gang.

You should be well aware.

As members of the Security Bureau, your job now is to take over the territories of the Black Water Gang to prevent chaos here.

Whoever causes trouble and disobeys orders, arrest them directly.

If you can’t handle it, report to me at the Earl’s Mansion, and I will handle it personally.

Need money?

I’ll give it to you.

Need people?

I’ll give them to you too.

The only requirement is not to let the former territories of the Black Water Gang fall into disorder. In fact, I want it even more stable than before!

Can you do it?"

Baiyu kept these dozens of old members of the Security Bureau mainly for this purpose.

Even though their strength and resolve weren’t exceptional.

But.

They were very familiar with the situation in Mountain City and acutely understood the intricacies of the gang’s operations.

Letting them take over the territories of the Black Water Gang in the short term was the most suitable option.

And the result was as Baiyu expected.

This group, hearing they weren’t sent to fight, agreed immediately.

"Let’s make it clear in advance that if I find you can’t do the job, I’ll assign someone capable."

Baiyu’s gaze swept over them.

Everyone quickly shook their heads, patted their chests, and pledged their commitment.

Finally.

This massive operation concluded.

And this event.

Also signaled that the long-standing power structure in Mountain City was likely to start experiencing turmoil.

...

One day later.

Mountain City City Lord’s Mansion.

Guang Yuanba was madly hurling objects around the room, shouting angrily, "That bastard, how dare he! How dare he do this!"

No one in the room dared to lift their heads.

In this situation, they dared not provoke the City’s Lord bad mood.

The City Lord, who was usually composed, rarely flew into such a rage.

And the cause of the matter.

Was exceedingly simple.

Guang Yuanba ordered someone to deliver a message to the newly arrived Earl Violet, asking him to come to the City Lord’s Mansion to discuss and explain yesterday’s attack on the Black Water Gang.

Who would have thought?

The people sent by the City Lord couldn’t even step inside the gates of the Earl’s Mansion.

The other party just handed over a large stack of evidence of the Black Water Gang’s crimes and stated, "As the head of the Security Bureau, I’m obligated to eliminate these tumors."

Finally.

This Earl refused Guang Yuanba’s invitation as well as visits from everyone else, citing illness.

The Earl’s Mansion released a statement.

Claiming it was because the Earl was shocked and frightened yesterday and found it hard to cope with the bloodshed on the scene.

Therefore, as soon as he returned home, he fell ill.

Of course.

It was a statement no one would believe.

Guang Yuanba could only feel the disdain and insincerity in the words.

This was one reason for his furious wrath.

Additionally.

He also had investments in the Black Water Gang, which brought him considerable dividends yearly.

Now all were confiscated by Baiyu.

How could he not be angry?

"City Lord, rather than being a bad thing, this could be a blessing in disguise.

Remember, a snake lurking in the shadows is far more threatening than a biting dog!"

At this moment.

An advisor spoke.

Having vented his anger, Guang Yuanba turned his gaze toward him, saying in a deep voice, "What do you mean by that?"

"City Lord, think about it.

If that kid had continued to hide his intentions, it would have been terrifying if he erupted one day.

But.

With this move now, though he succeeded in taking down the Black Water Gang.

He’s also entered the eyes of various powers.

The Black Water Gang had been establishing many connections over the years.

Now.

No one knows how many people might secretly want him dead.

Moreover, after this, it’ll become increasingly difficult for him to act.

He probably knows the stakes.

So he can only feign illness to lie low.

Using the Black Water Gang to identify a significant hidden threat, in the end, wasn’t a loss!"

The advisor said in a low voice.