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Chapter 307 The Azure Dragon Gang: A New Look Every Day! ~ (Please vote with monthly tickets! ~)

The limestone area, the stronghold of the Green Dragon Gang.

The slightly chilly morning air was filled with the aroma of cooking.

Lei Meng and Liu San, like two guardian deities, squatted on the mottled cement steps at the entrance of the dormitory building, each with a cigarette butt dangling from their lips, their eyes fixed on the bustling construction site across the street.

The huge, abandoned warehouse has now been completely transformed.

A brand-new metal frame structure rose from the ground, and the huge prototype of the Qinglong Entertainment City sign was being welded, emitting a dazzling arc light.

Inside, the place was bustling with noise, a mix of shouts from moving machinery and clanging sounds from hammering fasteners.

It exudes a vibrant vitality.

Lei Meng took a deep drag on his cigarette, the spiciness of the cheap tobacco hitting his lungs. He squinted at the casino that was gradually taking shape. The slight regret in his heart for not scavenging in the overpass potholes was like the morning mist, which was washed away by the bustling scene.

"Tsk, Meng, see? This is what you call living life to the fullest!"

Liu San exhaled a puff of smoke, his face beaming with satisfaction, and pointed to the construction site.

"Let's be down-to-earth and have a future! It's much better than risking our lives in that godforsaken place! Once we open, the brothers can finally live a decent life for a few days and won't have to squeeze into this crappy cement box anymore."

Lei Meng didn't speak, but simply nodded silently.

His rough fingers tapped unconsciously on his knee, and cigarette ash fell in a flurry.

My gaze swept across the perimeter of the construction site, where several teenagers were peering through the gaps in the fence, looking in with a mixture of curiosity and fear.

Lei Meng frowned almost imperceptibly, as if remembering something, and turned to look at Liu San, his voice slightly hoarse:
"Third brother, once the place opens, the rules must be set in stone. Not a single one of those immature brats is allowed in! And those bastards who are blinded by gambling and want to pawn their wives and children to pay off their debts, kick them out too! We can fight for territory, but don't be like those scumbags from the Blood Wolf Gang, who dare to make any dirty money. They'll get their comeuppance."

Upon hearing this, Liu San immediately thumped his chest loudly and grinned, "Brother Meng! Do you need to tell me that? I understand! You can rest assured! I'll personally keep an eye on things at the door, and I guarantee not even a fly will be able to sneak in!"

Lei Meng hummed in agreement, his facial features seeming to soften slightly.

Liu San looked at Lei Meng, then rubbed his hands together, his eyes filled with hope and eagerness: "Boss, once Brother Su Hao's Martial Saint cousin wakes up and Brother Yu's injuries have healed, shouldn't we start thinking about what else we can do?"

Liu San has tasted success from his recent big moves.

The feeling of expanding territory and increasing power was somewhat addictive to him, and the little flame of ambition in his heart was rekindled.

Amidst the swirling smoke, Lei Meng fell silent.

He took a deep drag on his cigarette, the tiny embers flickering in the dim morning light, casting a blurry reflection on his weathered face.

After a long silence, he finally spoke, his voice low and carrying a sense of resignation born of a profound understanding of reality:

“Third brother, don’t be too ambitious. In our little Gray Rock District, even the smallest things can’t escape the Blood Wolf Gang bastards. We just robbed one of their casinos, and that feud is now permanently sealed. Who is One-Eyed Wolf King Biao? He’s vengeful! And behind him is the Iron Claw Society of the Inner City. If we dare to make another move now, no matter where we go, they will pounce on us like mad dogs and never let us go.”

He paused, then stubbed out his cigarette on the steps, leaving a charred mark: "So, if we want to take any action, we have to get rid of them completely first. But how? With our small force, going up against the Iron Claw Society? That's suicide."

Upon hearing this, Liu San's burning excitement was instantly extinguished.

He immediately deflated.

Yes, the Blood Wolf Gang is a knife hanging over their heads, and it's a knife with powerful backers.

He sighed in frustration, his gaze returning to the casino construction site across the street, which was beginning to take shape. Watching the busy figures and listening to the hopeful noise, his sense of loss was somewhat alleviated.

Well, as long as we can run this casino peacefully and make life a little better for the brothers, that's something to look forward to.

At least, I don't have to live in this drafty, unfinished house anymore.

Liu San couldn't help but start to imagine the wonderful scene after the casino opened.

The bar was brightly lit, bustling with noise, and the clinking of chips filled the air. The brothers, dressed in their best clothes, were drinking fine wine at the bar.
However, just as Liu San was immersed in his dream of a stable and happy life...

A slightly shrill engine noise came from afar, breaking the morning tranquility of the limestone district.

Lei Meng and Liu San sprang up from the steps almost simultaneously, looking warily toward the source of the sound.

At the end of the street, there was a brand-new minibus, which was considered luxurious in the limestone district.

It was steadily heading in their direction, kicking up dust.

In a place like the Grey Rock District, these kinds of vehicles are either transport vehicles belonging to small business associations or used by other gangs to transport people.

"Damn it! Who's got the nerve to block the door so early in the morning?!"

Liu San's eyes sharpened, and he subconsciously reached for the long knife tucked into his waistband.

Lei Meng narrowed his eyes, his aura subtly fluctuating, preparing to deal with the conflict.

However, as the bus drew closer, a familiar face with a broad, carefree smile clearly appeared in their field of vision behind the windshield.

Lei Meng and Liu San were both stunned, their faces filled with surprise and doubt.

The man was leaning halfway out of the car window, waving his arms vigorously at them and shouting in a loud voice, "Brother Meng! Old Liu! Hahaha! What? Don't you recognize me after just one day?!"

"Old Chu!?"

Liu San exclaimed, his eyes wide, pointing at the brand-new, dazzling minibus, "What's going on?!"

squeak--

The minibus came to a smooth stop in front of Lei Meng and Liu San, kicking up a small cloud of dust.

The car door was flung open with a bang, and Chu Kuanglan was the first to jump out, his burly body landing with a thud.

He walked over to Lei Meng and Liu San, who were still somewhat dazed, and patted Liu San's shoulder forcefully with his large, fan-like hand. Then he grinned at Lei Meng and said, "Brother Meng, Lao Liu, look at your expressions, like you've seen a ghost! What's wrong? Are you so surprised to see me?"

Liu Sancha was so smug that he stumbled when he was slapped.

He then came to his senses, pointed at the minibus, looked at Chu Kuanglan, and stammered, "No, Old Chu, this bus? And..." His gaze passed over Chu Kuanglan and landed on the open bus door.

Lei Meng also realized what was happening and stared intently at the car door.

Chu Kuanglan chuckled, turned to the side, and waved vigorously into the car: "Brothers, sisters, get out! We're home!"

As he spoke, several figures filed out.

The person in the lead, with a tall and straight posture and a gentle yet powerful demeanor, was none other than Lin Yu.

Following closely behind were several of the most composed members of the Dawn Squad, all of whom were core members at the peak of the second tier.

"hiss--!"

Liu San gasped, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.

Lei Meng's pupils also contracted.

The aura of these individuals was significantly stronger than that of the strongest core fighters in their Azure Dragon Gang.

These are clearly several top-tier second-tier grandmasters.

"Old Chu!"

Liu San's voice trembled with excitement as he pointed at Lin Yu and the others, his fingers shaking slightly, "Who are these people?!?"

Upon seeing this, Chu Kuanglan laughed heartily, put his arm around Liu San's shoulder, and introduced in a loud voice, "Who else could it be? Of course, it's a member of our Su family! This is my cousin Lin Yu, and these are all my cousin's good brothers."

"I went into the city before, you know, specifically to find them! They heard in the city that our Green Dragon Gang is doing quite well now, that we're loyal and have a bright future, so they're all willing to come and join us! To work with Brother Meng! What do you say, Brother Meng?"

Chu Kuanglan turned to Lei Meng with a hearty smile on his face, "You won't look down on us and refuse to take in any of our own people, will you?"

"Take it! Take it! Absolutely take it!!!"

Without even thinking, Lei Meng took a step forward, his voice rising slightly with excitement.

The surprise and enthusiasm on his face were almost overflowing.

He clasped his hands in a deep fist salute to Lin Yu and the others, and said loudly, "Brothers, and this Miss Lin Yu! As long as you respect me, Lei Meng, and our humble Green Dragon Gang, from now on we are brothers! If I, Lei Meng, can drink it all, I will never let you brothers drink water."

Lei Meng felt a huge surge of heat rush to his head.

The Su family! It's the Su family again!
The Su family is simply a lucky star in Lei Meng's life!

First, Fang Qingyu and Chu Kuanglan, these formidable generals, joined him and helped him take down the casino he had always dreamed of.

Then Qi Hao brought in his cousin, who was at the mid-stage of the Martial Saint realm, instantly raising the ceiling of the gang's combat power.

Now, Chu Kuanglan is going out for a while.

They actually brought back several top-tier second-tier peak fighters.

The surprises kept coming one after another; it felt like a dream.

It's important to understand that in a low-lying area like the limestone zone, recruiting a reliable Tier 2 is incredibly difficult.

Not to mention the peak of the second tier.

Such individuals are core members in larger gangs.

What merit or ability does the Green Dragon Gang possess to have its strength skyrocket in just a few days?

Liu San was so excited that he couldn't speak.

He suddenly grabbed Chu Kuanglan's arm and shook it violently, his voice choked with emotion: "Brother, you are the lucky star of our Azure Dragon Gang!"

He was so excited that he was incoherent and almost hugged Chu Kuanglan and called him his father.

No one knew better than his third brother, who was in charge of logistics and personnel, how difficult it was to recruit talent within a small gang.

Living worse than ordinary people and having to risk your life, who would want to come here?

The Green Dragon Gang has been able to survive until now.

It was all thanks to Lei Meng and his group of old brothers who persevered by relying on their loyalty.

But everything changed after the down-on-their-luck Su family joined the family.

The gangs are changing every single day.

Lei Meng couldn't contain his joy.

He called on the people around him to buy wine and food, and prepared a banquet to welcome them.

However, Chu Kuanglan quickly called out to stop him.

"Hey! Meng-ge! Wait a minute!"

"Brother Meng, we appreciate your kind intentions, but I think we should postpone the welcome banquet for now."

"Ok?"

Lei Meng was taken aback and looked at him in confusion.

Chu Kuanglan explained, "Firstly, our casino hasn't officially opened yet, and we're in a period where we need money. The brothers are also strapped for cash, so there's no need to be extravagant right now. Secondly, and most importantly..."

His tone became serious, "Mouse's cousin and Brother Yu are still in bed recovering from their injuries, aren't they? Our Su family brothers who came to Gray Rock District this time haven't all arrived yet! If we're going to have a banquet, we'll have to wait until everyone is here, don't you think?"

Upon hearing this, Lei Meng slapped his forehead: "Oh dear! What a lapse in judgment! I was so caught up in my excitement!"

A look of shame crossed his face. "Yes, yes, yes! Brother Chu is right! I was mistaken! Brother Su Yu and that Martial Saint were injured for our gang. They haven't fully recovered yet, and we're here eating and drinking like this. What kind of behavior is that? It's so inconsiderate!"

"Alright! We'll do as you say! Once the casino opens and Brother Su Yu and Brother Su Qiang are both better, we'll have a grand celebration! We'll drink until we drop!"

"Yes! We won't leave until we're drunk!"

Liu San nodded vigorously beside him, his eyes filled with gratitude and approval as he looked at Chu Kuanglan.

This brother from the Su family is not only very capable and good at recruiting people, but he is also so sensible and considerate of the gang. The more you look at him, the more pleasing he becomes.

After settling Lin Yu and the others in,

Liu San followed Chu Kuanglan out of the dormitory building. He couldn't help but look back at the brand-new minibus again, and asked curiously, "Old Chu, what's up with this bus? It doesn't look cheap!"

Chu Kuanglan waved his hand casually, "This is the car my cousin and her family drive in the city. They usually use it to haul goods and stuff."

“I was thinking, since they’ve all joined our gang, and this car is just sitting there anyway, why don’t we bring it over for the gang to use! I remember our gang only has one car, and when we have more people, we’ll need to use it again, so I told them not to sell it and to bring it over with them.”

"For the gang's use?"

Liu San's voice was filled with emotion and excitement: "Brother."

Chu Kuanglan quickly interrupted him with a smile: "Alright, alright, Lao Liu, it's too formal to say any more. I'll punish you by making you buy me a Ziyun cigarette later."

"Hahaha! No problem! Leave it to me!"

Liu San laughed heartily and readily agreed.

Then, as if remembering something, he glanced at the dormitory building and asked with some confusion, "Hey, by the way, where are Lao Chu, Su Hui, and Su Wanqing?"

"Why didn't you come back with me? Are you still in the city on business?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Kuanglan gave a knowing smile and nodded: "Yeah, they're still in the city. They have connections and are recruiting people for our gang. They probably won't be back for the next few days. Don't worry, they know what they're doing, they should be fine."

"There are still people?!"

Liu San's voice suddenly rose eight octaves.

His eyes suddenly lit up dramatically as he stared intently at Chu Kuanglan, as if afraid he had misheard. Chu Kuanglan was startled by his reaction and subconsciously took a half step back, nodding: "Uh, there should be more, but I'm not sure exactly how many we can bring in."

"Good! Good! Good!"

Liu San was so excited that he said "good" three times in a row, rubbing his hands together, as excited as a child.

"It's alright! I've been away for a few days and I'm perfectly fine! Recruiting people is a big deal! Do they need anything? Do they have enough money? You can't recruit people without showing some sincerity, it's not good to go empty-handed! You wait here, I'll go prepare it for you right away, you go and send it to them quickly! Don't let them think our Green Dragon Gang is stingy."

He then started to run towards the warehouse.

They seemed ready to give away their entire fortune.

Chu Kuanglan was both amused and exasperated, and quickly stepped forward to grab him, saying, "Old Liu, don't get agitated! Calm down! Calm down!"

He forcefully pulled Liu San, who was overly excited, back down. "There's no guarantee you'll find someone! Even if you do, they'll be someone you know well, someone you know well enough not to stand on ceremony! Besides..."

He lowered his voice and pointed to the casino across the street, which was still under construction. "The casino isn't even open yet. You know better than me how much money our gang has in its accounts! If you spend all your money on gifts, how are the brothers supposed to survive next month?"

These words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly calming Liu San, who was caught up in his hot-blooded passion.

His excitement froze for a moment, and he scratched his head sheepishly, a hint of embarrassment in his voice: "Uh, this one too..."

He was only thinking about recruiting soldiers.

Forgot that the Green Dragon Gang is currently living on a tight budget.

However, when he caught a glimpse of Lin Yu and the others looking in their direction from the window next to him...

Liu San immediately straightened his back, faced the window, and said loudly as if talking to himself, "Old Chu, don't worry, although our Green Dragon Gang is weak right now, we will never mistreat any brother who sincerely joins us."

After saying that, he seemed a little embarrassed.

He patted Chu Kuanglan's shoulder hard again before turning around and walking hurriedly toward Lei Meng.

Judging from his posture, he was clearly going to discuss with Lei Meng how to increase revenue and reduce expenditure.

Or they might be considering the possibility of the casino opening ahead of schedule.

They'll be able to support the core players who are likely to be joining the team soon.

Watching Liu San's hurried departure, Chu Kuanglan smiled and shook his head.

He walked back to the room where Lin Yu and the others had temporarily settled, closed the door to shut out the noise outside, and finally let out a long sigh of relief.

He then took out his phone and dialed Wei Banmeng's number.

The call was answered quickly.

A cool, calm voice came from the other end: "Hey, how's it going? Are you settled in?"

"Yes, everything went smoothly, Sister Lin Yu and the others have settled in."

Chu Kuanglan walked to the window and looked at the busy scene at the construction site downstairs.

Lei Meng and Liu San, who were squatting together smoking in the distance and seemingly having a heated discussion, lowered their voices and said, "However, could you slow down the pace of bringing people back over the next few days?"

On the other end of the phone, Wei Banmeng seemed taken aback for a moment, her tone tinged with doubt: "What happened? What's wrong?"

Chu Kuanglan gave a wry smile, looked at Liu San's arms waving excitedly, and said softly, "There's no problem."

"I reckon that Lao Liu and Boss Lei have probably never seen so many people voluntarily join their little gang in their entire lives."

"The surprise is too big. I'm afraid their hearts can't take it, and they might get sick from the excitement. Besides..."

He paused.

"Too many people have suddenly flooded in. The gang's current resources are really not enough to support them, and it's easy to expose our weakness."

He shifted to a more comfortable position and continued, "So what I mean is, for the next few days, bring only one or two people back each time, so as not to attract too much attention."

"Perfect, it also gives Lei Meng and the others some time to prepare."

“We can take this opportunity to ‘urge’ him to gradually expand his territory. Once the territory is bigger, the demand for manpower will naturally increase.”

"Then you can naturally bring the rest of your brothers in. It will be a natural process, and they won't suspect anything."

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone, followed by Wei Banmeng's knowing voice: "Understood. Okay, do as you say."

"Alright, that's settled then. Be careful in the city as well."

Chu Kuanglan gave a few words of advice and then hung up the phone.

He turned around and looked at Lin Yu and the others in the room.

None of them showed any complaint or dissatisfaction about being in a humble abode.

Chu Kuanglan smiled sincerely: "Sister Lin Yu, I'm afraid you'll have to make do for a while."

Lin Yu smiled slightly: "You're being too polite. Compared to those days in Liuli Guangcheng, things are much more peaceful here."

Qi Feng nodded, his voice steady: "It's the same wherever you are, as long as you can contribute."

Actually, it wasn't until Fang Qingyu woke up that things started to change.

If you want to sweep through this outer area, it couldn't be easier.

Yesterday, Wei Banmeng decided to accept Lin Yu and the others.

The plan remains unchanged; we will still start with the Azure Dragon Gang and work our way up step by step.

There are two main reasons.

First, Wei Banmeng and the others originally suspected that the people who surrounded and killed them were the targets of this mission.

But later I learned that they were members of the Pantheon.

This means that their group was not actually exposed.

Chun Chun was caught in the crossfire because the Gods were keeping a close eye on Fang Qingyu, and as a result, they, the team members, were also targeted. It was an undeserved disaster outside of their mission.

Therefore, continuing to infiltrate the Green Dragon Gang is the best course of action.

The second reason.
That, of course, is their real objective in this mission.

The Heavenly Punishment Society is one of them!
Yan Lin did not reveal many details.

However, they also clearly expressed their support.

To complete the mission, a large number of people are needed, and the current number is far from sufficient.

Therefore, starting from the periphery, gradually expanding the territory, and then recruiting people is the safest approach.

By the time the mission targets actually discover them, it will probably be too late.

As for Yan Lin and the others, they remained hidden in the shadows, drawing the attention of the mission target.

So everyone made a promise.

First, Chu Kuanglan led Lin Yu and the others to join the Azure Dragon Gang.

And in the time that follows.

After Wei Banmeng, Su Wanqing, Qin Hui, and the others recover from their injuries, they will gradually bring people back.

Time passed quietly.

It was the morning of the seventh day after Fang Qingyu and his companions arrived in the City of Injustice.

The room in the dormitory building, which had been temporarily used as a medical room, was filled with a faint smell of herbs and disinfectant.

Morning light streamed through the dusty window.

Several beams of light were cast onto the simple cement ground.

Jiang Wei, who had been lying by the bedside watching over him, seemed to sense something. Her long eyelashes trembled, and she slowly raised her head.

What came into view was Fang Qingyu's eyes, which had been open at some point.

Those familiar eyes, though still showing a hint of weariness, had regained their usual calm and depth, and were looking at her gently.

"woke up?"

Jiang Wei's clear red eyes lit up instantly, like gems that had been cleansed of dust.

She immediately sat up straight, her voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of concern, "How are you feeling? Is there anything still bothering you?"

Fang Qingyu shook his head gently, a slight smile curving his lips. His voice was still a little hoarse, but clear and strong: "I'm fine. I'm just a little exhausted."

He habitually raised his hand and gently rubbed Jiang Wei's head as she leaned closer, the movement natural.

Jiang Wei did not dodge, letting his palm fall on her crimson hair, feeling the reassuring warmth.

She carefully examined Fang Qingyu's complexion, and only after confirming that he was in good spirits did she feel completely relieved. A faint but genuine smile appeared on her face, and she nodded: "Mm."

"What about the others? Are they all okay?"

Fang Qingyu lowered his hand, glanced around the room, and asked.

Although I had a general idea of ​​what was going on before I fell into a coma, it still needs to be confirmed.

Jiang Wei turned around, picked up a bowl of warm white porridge from the small wooden table next to her, stirred it gently with a spoon, and answered in a clear and calm voice: "It's all fine."

"Although they were all ambushed, they are all safe."

"Half-Dream encountered Yan Lin, the president of the Bauhinia Society. The people we were ambushed by were from the Gods Society, not our mission target. Also..."

She paused, scooped up a spoonful of perfectly warm porridge, and naturally brought it to Fang Qingyu's lips, continuing, "Half-Dream has officially invited Lin Yu and the others to join. The Dawn Squad is now one of ours. Some of them are currently in the Gray Rock District, settled in with the Azure Dragon Gang."

Fang Qingyu slightly opened his mouth, swallowed the warm porridge, and a look of understanding flashed in his eyes.

He listened quietly to Jiang Wei's concise report.

Regarding Yan Lin's situation, the destruction of the Bauhinia Society, the troublesome situation of the Heavenly Punishment Society, and Wei Banmeng's plan to develop from the periphery by relying on the Azure Dragon Gang.

"From what Banmeng and Chairman Yan said, our first goal is to strengthen the Azure Dragon Gang, so that it can truly gain a foothold in the Gray Rock District and have enough power and manpower before it can compete with those people in the city." After Jiang Wei finished speaking, she scooped up another spoonful of porridge.

Fang Qingyu nodded and swallowed the porridge: "Mmm."

This approach is actually the same as his initial idea when he first arrived.

However, the rhythm was interrupted by the sudden appearance of the gods.

at this time
"Qingzi, I heard you woke up. How are you feeling?"

Chu Kuanglan's signature loud voice, accompanied by thumping footsteps, rang out in the corridor as it drew nearer.

Immediately afterwards, the door was pushed open.

Chu Kuanglan's imposing figure was the first to appear at the door.

However, Chu Kuanglan's gaze instantly caught the scene inside the room.

Chu Kuanglan's smile froze instantly.

Almost reflexively, before anyone else could see what was inside the room.

He suddenly stretched out his arm.

Bang.

The door, which had just been pushed open a crack, was slammed shut again.

Lin Yu and the others outside the door were taken aback by his sudden action.

She looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Chu Kuanglan turned around, leaning against the door, a meaningful smile on his face. He cleared his throat and said in a low voice, "Ahem... Qingzi just woke up, he's probably still a bit weak."

"Let's not disturb them yet, let's go in later, okay?"

As he spoke, he pushed Lin Yu and the others away into the distance.

Lin Yu and the others were taken aback.
But he didn't resist.

inside the room.

The two of them naturally heard the commotion outside the door.

Fang Qingyu rolled his eyes helplessly.

Jiang Wei seemed not to have heard anything and remained calm.

Calmly, he scooped up another spoonful of porridge and handed it over.

"Open your mouth."

(End of this chapter)