Three days later.
The situation in Shen Prefecture had largely stabilized.
The Ma Family's former followers were either dead or on the run.
The Police Bureau, City Defense Force, and other departments began operating normally.
With Guotai Min'an watching, the Lei Zis ended their killing ahead of schedule.
Shen Prefecture welcomed a new era of its own.
The Ma Family Skyscraper.
This building was the tallest in Shen Prefecture and the heart of the Ma Family's business empire.
Inside the conference room on the top floor.
The lavish decor stood in stark contrast to the civilian neighborhood just across the street.
Little White Tiger, Old Ninth, and Xiao Yuan-the two kings and one queen-sat with their legs crossed, gazing at the dozen or so people before them.
They were all former Ma Family personnel, and over a hundred more waited in line outside for an audience with the new kings.
Most of those who had survived the Lei Zis' blades had either been forced to join the Ma Family or surrendered sincerely.
"Eighth Master, Ninth Master, Sister-in-law."
The dozen or so people were neatly dressed but looked exhausted and somewhat panicked.
They kept stealing glances at Hi Dog and the others, who were cracking sunflower seeds by the window.
They feared they would be thrown out if the talks went badly.
These three days had been nothing short of doomsday for the Ma Family's forces, and the Lei Zis' methods had profoundly shocked these former Ma Family personnel.
"Sister-in-law, these are all people in charge of the Ma Family's companies." Fang Mu pushed up his glasses and, accompanied by his secretary, explained, "During the purge, I specifically asked Brother Yan'er to spare them."
"Are they useful?" Old Ninth asked casually.
"The Ma Family's holdings are too vast and complicated. Companies