624: Chapter 624: Aftermath of Gao Leiming’s Death 624: Chapter 624: Aftermath of Gao Leiming’s Death Xiang Yu stood there, unapologetically exuding his dominance.

Today, he had killed several people barehanded and had certainly struck fear into the rest.

They never knew that killing could be such a simple matter.

“I don’t care what you did in the past or who you followed; I’m indifferent to all of that.

From today on, this entire city is mine, Xiang Yu’s.

I know some of you are discontented, but that’s fine.

You can stand up to me now or do so in the future.

However, I can tell you this, the fate of these few individuals is what awaits you.”

As Xiang Yu spoke, he pointed at the several bodies lying on the ground.

Silence enveloped the scene.

Even Tie Zhuzi, among others, remained speechless, only feeling a surge of power within themselves.

“You may withdraw from this life, and I won’t pursue the matter.

But if you wish to continue in this world, you must follow my command.

Remember my name, Xiang Yu.

Now, all of you go back, and by tomorrow morning at eight o’clock, those who have made up their minds should come to report.

Anyone who doesn’t show up, I will take it that you have left for good, no longer involved in the underworld.

If I find out you haven’t reported yet you’re still messing around, then don’t blame me for being ruthless.”

After Xiang Yu finished his piece, he turned to Tie Zhuzi and said, “Clean up here, make sure not a trace is left.”

Tie Zhuzi quickly nodded, then, whistling a tune, called over a few people to clean up the aftermath.

He was seasoned in this kind of post-conflict cleanup, it wasn’t his first rodeo.

Most people still stood in the square, stunned by the recent events.

Gao Leiming was dead.

They had thought they could avenge their boss, but now Qin Liang was dead, too.

They were headless dragons, with no one left to lead them.

Some contemplated aligning with Gao Jiang, but the thought of Xiang Yu’s warning sent chills down their spines.

If they didn’t show up to report tomorrow, they would be blacklisted by Xiang Yu.

Misfortune could strike without warning, leaving them in a quandary.

They knew little about Xiang Yu and feared being bullied or exploited if they really joined his ranks.

“Stop overthinking it and just come over.

You won’t be making a mistake by following Brother Yu.”

“Right, our boss isn’t petty like some others, and besides, we’ve got our own corporate group.

As long as you join, you’re set for life.”

“Miss this chance, and there won’t be another.”

Xiang Yu’s subordinates saw the hesitance of the crowd and began persuading them.

They were not true enemies, but merely rivals from different factions.

The crowd was noisy and boisterous, but eventually, they all dispersed.

With a few of his men, Xiang Yu went upstairs.

Lan Tingting, seeing Xiang Yu finally arrive, rushed over and hugged him.

It had only been a little over an hour, yet it felt like a year to her.

“I was really worried about you,” Lan Tingting confessed boldly.

Xiang Yu could only laugh awkwardly.

Behind him, Shi Jian and the others stood by, then coughed as if to pretend they hadn’t seen anything and took seats on the sofa far away.

“Sit over there for a while, I need to discuss some things with them,” Xiang Yu gently pushed Lan Tingting away.

“No, you have to stay with me,” Lan Tingting insisted.

Laughing, Xiang Yu patted her head, then motioned her to be obedient.

Lan Tingting pouted and huffed softly before sitting down by herself in the distance.

Compared to her past behavior, Tingting’s actions had changed drastically.

One really couldn’t grasp what she harbored in her heart until they got to know her deeply.

It turned out Lan Tingting also had the heart of a young girl.

Xiang Yu walked over and sat down on the sofa.

He was just about to speak when Shi Jian said, “You are needed more over there.

Better go and sit with her.”

Naturally, Shi Jian was referring to sitting with Lan Tingting.

At his words, a few people broke into easy laughter.

Among them, only Shi Jian would joke with Xiang Yu like this; everyone else held Xiang Yu in high regard.

“Brother Yu, do you think they will submit to us?” At that moment, Long Zaitian looked at Xiang Yu with some confusion and asked.

Xiang Yu shook his head indifferently and said, “A part of them will, but the vast majority will leave.

A small number will join other organizations.”

Shi Jian furrowed his brows and analyzed, “Gao Leiming had a big influence on the streets, and many small factions were dependent on him.

Now that he has suddenly died, there will certainly be chaos in the underworld.

Especially since Gao Leiming controlled several coal mines in the western mountainous area, the interests involved are significant.

There will be a big scramble for power.”

Zhang Hongbo and Ouyang Xiu simply sat there, not saying a word.

They had always been involved in the economic sphere and had never taken part in underworld affairs.

Not understanding them, they simply chose to stay silent.

Xiaoxuan also sat quietly in the distance, saying nothing.

With Xiang Yu there, he believed Xiang Yu must have already planned for this.

“Xiang Yu, what’s your take?” Shi Jian asked, looking at Xiang Yu.

All eyes converged on Xiang Yu, who lay there tapping rhythmically on the sofa and said, “As I’ve already mentioned downstairs, now that Gao Leiming has been taken out, let’s just take over the entire underground and unify the black market.”

Although Gao Leiming was dead, there were still many forces in the city that hadn’t shown up here today.

When Gao Leiming was around, they had been obedient, but once Gao Leiming died, they felt liberated.

Xiang Yu and his associates had been too low-profile in the past, thinking they could easily get by if they kept a low profile on the underworld matters.

But now it seemed that wouldn’t do.

If they didn’t expand their own power, they would be swallowed up by others sooner or later.

It would be better to take this opportunity to thoroughly clean up the underground forces.

In another city, they were the true Underground Evil Emperor.

There, Xiang Yu could cover the sky with one hand.

That model worked well, as Xiang Yu could have most of his brothers work in companies while only leaving a small group to form the Tianlong Squad for daily training.

The situation in that city had largely stabilized, and had there been no threat from the Evil God outside, it could be said that all was peaceful.

There were rarely any more robberies or thefts occurring.

Because people who engaged in such acts had been dealt with by Wang Ze, some driven out of the city.

The relevant authorities even conducted a survey on the crime rate recently and discovered that it had substantially decreased.

The heads of the relevant departments had begun boasting about their governance methods and claimed to create a city free of crime.

Such news excited the common people when they heard it.

But in the eyes of Xiang Yu and his associates, it was nothing more than a laughable subject.

Gao Leiming was originally the one to unify the underworld.

However, if he had succeeded, the entire city would probably have fallen into disarray.

He was arrogant and overbearing, never took anyone seriously, and was extremely brutal, hurting people at the slightest provocation.

Now that Gao Leiming had died, the city was bound to experience turmoil for a while.

Robberies and assaults were bound to happen.

If Xiang Yu chose to remain silent at this time, recuperating, it would be good for him and his group.

However, society as a whole would face a significant crisis, with many people getting hurt as a result…