Indeed, Zhuge Jinghuan truly intended to invite Fang Li into the Blue Gang and have him gradually become one of its pillars as his successor, ensuring that the Blue Gang would not be swallowed up.
However, that did not mean Zhuge Jinghuan would necessarily use gentle methods.
"A campaign is fundamentally a struggle for talent and treasures. As long as you do not violate the campaign's rules, no matter how excessive your actions are, they can be considered justified."
Fang Li raised his eyes and looked at Hilda.
"For the sake of Hong Kong's Blue Gang, Zhuge Jinghuan joined this Far East Campaign. He will not simply let it go because I rejected his invitation. In the end, he will definitely use the campaign as an excuse to openly bring me into the Blue Gang."
And Zhuge Jinghuan did have the means to do so.
That was Sun.
"Sun is very strong. In close combat, I am confident that I absolutely would not lose." Fang Li's eyes flickered slightly as he said, "But the power Sun used at that time—the ultimate skill called the Ruyi Staff—its true nature is still unknown. Still, one thing is certain: that move is dangerous."
Therefore, as long as the Ruyi Staff existed, Fang Li had to think carefully before acting.
"I came here this time intending to deal with the Oni, but I never expected the Blue Gang to show up as well, and to bring along such a troublesome figure as Sun." Fang Li said to Hilda, "In that case, my opponents this time are not just the Oni. The Blue Gang has to be included too."
With that in mind, Fang Li could not simply start fighting Bami.
After all, sitting back and reaping the benefits was a Chinese saying.
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