A Boiling Night

night.

Guangling City, Xifengtang.

Anshun Mahjong Hall.

The lights on the mahjong parlor's sign were flickering, suggesting a possible loose connection in the electrical circuit.

In a dimly lit corner near the gate, a woman dressed in flamboyant clothes was pulling a tall, thin man along, trying to solicit business.

The mahjong parlor door opened intermittently, and the sound of shuffling tiles could be heard coming from inside.

Luo Yan pulled down the brim of his cloak, walked past a child selling cigarettes, and pushed open the door of the mahjong parlor.

Suddenly, a chaotic and disorderly scene came into view.

People sat in groups of four at a table, playing mahjong or cards.

Girls selling cigarettes, alcohol, and snacks moved about in the hall, while the men guarding the place squatted in the corner eating peanuts and drinking.

Luo Yan walked through the smoke and the sounds of shuffling and playing cards in the hall.

A janitor in the corner saw Luo Yan and tried to stand up, but his companion held him back. After giving his companion a look, he sat down again.

Luo Yan walked through the hall to the back office, went inside, and found the mahjong parlor owner doing the accounts.

Seeing Luo Yan pause for a moment, then stand up respectfully and say, "Good evening, Mister Red Ghost."

He then fumbled under the table for a while, and after a moment, the wall behind him receded slightly and opened inward, revealing a small door.

"Mr. Wen Mr. Zou and his group have arrived."

"Everyone is waiting for you."

Luo Yan nodded and walked past the man named Chen Gensheng.

Chen Gensheng is indeed the owner of this mahjong parlor, but it was bought by Wen Zou for 100,000 yuan half a month ago.

But the boss hasn't changed; it's just that Chen Gensheng is now Luo Yan's 'employee'.

He continues to operate the mahjong parlor, managing this secret hideout for Luo Yan's Team 7.

Tonight, Luo Yan invited the members of "Iron Horse" to meet at the mahjong parlor.

Wen Zou recently discovered that Flower Shirt had been secretly mobilizing manpower, and many new faces had appeared in Xifengtang.

Guan Peng also mentioned that people were frequently scouting the area near West Nine Alley, suggesting that "Flower Shirt" was planning some kind of action.

That's normal. As the leading organization in the area, having been slapped in the face by himself time and time again, if Lei Qi were to be so obedient and wait for him to come to his door, Luo Yan would have to wonder how he became the leader.

Upon entering the room, Luo Yan saw a room full of people. Apart from Wen Zou and Guan Peng, two familiar faces, the other twenty people were all strangers.

Guan Peng stood up. "Mister Red Ghost, these are our 'Iron Horse' men."

Luo Yan ' Unbounded Blazing Eyes ', and faint fire patterns silently appeared on his crimson eyes.

To others, the 'Red Demon' merely blinked briefly; there was nothing unusual about it.

But in Luo Yan's eyes, these people's true strength and hidden cards were laid bare.

After Luo Yan's breakthrough and advancement in the ' Eye of True Suchness ', the most obvious change is that he no longer needs to specifically stare at the target's information lines. With just a glance and a thought, he can read the information and the target's thoughts.

Luo Yan glanced around and nodded slightly. The strength of these people varied, barely meeting the requirements and standards of the 'Black Witch' for the main force.

Seeing Luo Yan nod, Guan Peng finally breathed a sigh of relief. When he came, he was worried that Luo Yan would look down on his young men, but now he was finally at ease.

He immediately introduced two of the best fighters to Luo Yan.

"Lin Xu, my nephew, don't let his tall and burly appearance fool you, he's more meticulous than a woman, and he just loves to drink."

As Guan Peng spoke, he forcefully punched the chest of Big Guy in his twenties.

The man named Lin Xu grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, and said, "Uncle, why bring that up? I've quit drinking, I've quit."

Guan Peng glared at him. "It would be good if you really quit. If you ruin Mister Red Ghost's big plans, I'll break your legs."

Lin Xu chuckled and nodded at Luo Yan.

This person does possess combat strength at the Primary Level Four, making him one of the top performers among these young people.

"Zhang Chenyang, Yangzi is a bit introverted, but among us, he has the best marksmanship and is the only sniper left in our 'Iron Horse' team."

Guan Peng introduced another person. Just as he had said, this young man, Zhang Chenyang, was a bit shy. When his name was called, he forced a few smiles and nervously scratched his head.

After the introduction, Luo Yan was about to speak when he suddenly heard a faint explosion outside.

A moment later, the door opened again, and Wei Junyi slipped inside.

He whispered in Luo Yan's ear, "Flower Shirt launched an attack on West Nine Alley and our bar simultaneously."

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"Go to hell!"

"What's with the attitude? Daring to put on airs with us!" "Haha, what Red House, what black room? Good riddance!"

One homemade Molotov cocktail after another was thrown into the windows of the bar "Red House," causing flames to Blazing Flame and explosions to occur continuously inside.

Flames and thick smoke burst out of the windows and doorways, rising into the air.

The firelight illuminated ' Mountain Eagle's' gloomy face. Although the fire was burning fiercely, there were no screams inside the room, indicating that no one was in the bar.

However, even if it's just burning down this bar, it would still be a way to vent ' Flower Shirt's ' anger.

Mountain Eagle could still hear gunshots coming from the direction of West Nine Alley, and in the distance, he could vaguely see flames behind the interlocking buildings.

The West Nine Alley, where the 'Iron Horse' Mercenaries group is located, is currently under attack by another team from the ' Flower Shirt ' group.

That team had more members than the ' Red House ' team, and they were all martial arts fighters transferred back from outside Xifengtang.

Those people were all very skilled fighters, had been roaming the Forbidden Land for years, and were all unruly individuals.

In particular, their leader, ' Corpse Dog ' Yang Hao, was notoriously insane. Even Lei Qi didn't dare leave him in the city, fearing that he might accidentally bite him one day.

If it weren't for dealing with both 'Iron Horse' and ' Red House ' simultaneously, and also being wary of that expert called 'Red Demon', Lei Qi wouldn't have recalled Yang Hao.

Thinking of Yang Hao gave Mountain Eagle a headache. He rubbed his temples and muttered, "I hope this matter ends soon."

Jude Tower.

This is a famous restaurant in Xifengtang, and it is also a property under the name of "Flower Shirt".

Tonight, Jude Tower is brightly lit and decorated. Even from several streets away, you can hear the opera being performed on the newly erected stage inside.

At this moment, the sound of suona horns and gongs rang out from inside the building. Lei Qi, who was in his early fifties, had a square face, and was middle-aged and overweight, was holding a pair of walnuts in his hands, his face glowing red.

On either side stood a pair of beautiful young women, their eyes as clear as autumn water, their skin so tender it seemed as if it would release moisture at the slightest touch.

One person was peeling grapes, while the other was brewing fragrant tea.

He took meticulous care of Lei Qi.

A grand opera performance began in the restaurant, with deafening music filling the air.

Then a modified campervan drove recklessly through the street outside the restaurant, startling countless pedestrians, while Lei Qi inside the building was completely unaware.

However, the men in floral shirts standing at the entrance of the restaurant stood up, their expressions wary, watching the car stop in front of the building.

One of them immediately stepped forward, pointed at the driver in the driver's seat, and shouted angrily, "Is this where you park? Move the car right now!"