Chapter 99

Chen Jiudeng glared at Chu Li, frowning in silence, half-believing and half-doubting.

He was very wary of Chu Li, who had silently intruded into his study, clearly not an ordinary person.

There were twenty-eight guards in the mansion, making it hard for even a bird to enter. While it wasn't too difficult for Chu Li to break in, it was hard to do so silently.

The Jinyin Gang wanted to support him as the leader and had uncovered Chen Xuefeng. So, they should understand him, knowing he would never be content to be a puppet.

Chu Li smiled and said, "Choosing you is because you can uphold the Luohuai Gang, and Chen Xuefeng is a talented person. The leader values talent and doesn't want him to die young."

"You have a big mouth," Chen Jiudeng said coldly.

At his age and status, he wouldn't easily trust anyone. Only three people knew about Chen Xuefeng: himself, his wife, and the leader.

What if this was a test from the leader? What if this Chu Li wasn't from the Jinyin Gang but was the leader's man?

The leader was a suspicious person and might very well do such a thing!

Chu Li said, "There are many who want to be the leader of the Luohuai Gang. The other three hall leaders are also interested, but it's a pity for Chen Xuefeng!"

"What about Ah Feng now...?" Chen Jiudeng grunted.

Chu Li said, "He doesn't know we've found out. He's very dedicated, and the leader plans to promote him."

"This is a major matter; let me think about it for two days!" Chen Jiudeng pondered.

"Mr. Chen still doesn't trust me," Chu Li smiled. "Fine, then let me help you remove the leader of the Shangwu Hall first!"

Chen Jiudeng looked at him suspiciously.

Chu Li smiled and said, "The leader of the Shangwu Hall is your enemy. Helping you is a sign of our sincerity!"

With that, he vanished from the study.

Chen Jiudeng suddenly stood up, pulled open the door, and rushed into the courtyard. The night was dark, and there was no sign of anyone.

Chu Li seemed to have never existed, as if he had just had a dream.

"Someone! Someone!" Chen Jiudeng shouted.

A group of guards hurried over, standing at the bottom of the steps, looking at him solemnly.

A beautiful middle-aged woman also approached, her figure graceful and her demeanor gentle: "Sir, what happened?"

Chen Jiudeng glanced around; all the guards were present and unharmed, clearly unaware of Chu Li's intrusion. He sighed and waved his hand, "Fine, everyone go back to your duties!"

The group left in confusion.

The middle-aged woman came closer, looked at him a few times, and asked in a low voice, "Sir, what happened?"

Chen Jiudeng shook his head and smiled, "Nothing, ... Madam, you are weak, go rest, don't worry about this!"

"I can't sleep, I'm restless," the middle-aged woman shook her head. "Sir, you should also rest early, don't overwork yourself, health is most important!"

"… Alright," Chen Jiudeng nodded.

The middle-aged woman took his arm and walked forward. They strolled to the back garden, and she looked at the sky, sighing deeply.

Chen Jiudeng knew her thoughts, waved away the maids, and said softly, "Madam, are you thinking of Ah Feng again?"

"Alas… I don't know how he is," the middle-aged woman sighed. "He has suffered since he was young. Every time I see the young people in the gang, I always think of him, wondering if he is in danger."

"Don't worry, Madam, Ah Feng is very smart," Chen Jiudeng patted her hand.

The middle-aged woman shook her head, "I can only comfort myself that life and fortune are in the hands of fate. Following me, his older sister, he has never enjoyed a day of happiness. Thinking about it makes me feel guilty."

Chen Jiudeng said, "If it really doesn't work out, let Ah Feng come back."

"Really let him come back?" the middle-aged woman asked hurriedly.

Chen Jiudeng nodded, "Yes, I'll send someone in two days to bring him back."

"That's the best!" the middle-aged woman nodded hurriedly. "I don't expect him to be successful; as long as he is safe and healthy, that's enough. If he can get married and have children, leaving descendants for the Chen family, that would be perfect!"

Chen Jiudeng pondered in silence.

If Chu Li really intended to help him, he might not let Ah Feng go, as he would be a hostage. If Ah Feng really came back, he would have to worry.

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Chen Jiudeng held his wife and tossed and turned, thinking about whether Chu Li was truly helping him. The Jinyin Gang had great ambitions, and it was surprising that a woman could have such ambitions!

However, with a skilled person like Chu Li, having ambitions was understandable.

He fell into a daze and suddenly heard someone knocking on the door: "Sir! Sir! Sir!"

Chen Jiudeng sat up abruptly and said in a deep voice, "What is it?"

"Sir, the leader has summoned you for an urgent meeting. He wants you to bring more guards!"

"Alright, I'll go right away."

Chen Jiudeng patted his drowsy wife and said softly, "I have something to do, Madam, go to sleep."

The middle-aged woman, half-asleep, mumbled, "Is something big happening?"

"Nothing," Chen Jiudeng smiled and patted her.

The middle-aged woman fell back asleep.

Chen Jiudeng quietly got up, dressed, and carefully opened the door, stepping outside. The middle-aged steward hurried over and said in a low voice, "Sir, it's very urgent."

Chen Jiudeng said sternly, "No matter what, don't wake Madam!"

"Yes, Sir," the middle-aged steward replied quickly.

Chen Jiudeng went to the living room, where a young man hurriedly stood up, clasped his hands, and said, "Greetings, Mr. Chen. The leader has urgently summoned you. Please gather your guards, and we'll go immediately. The leader is waiting."

Chen Jiudeng said, "Xiao Cui, what happened?"

Xiao Cui looked around.

Chen Jiudeng smiled, "They are all our people, speak!"

"The leader of the Wutang Hall was assassinated!" Xiao Cui sighed and shook his head. "He's already gone."

Chen Jiudeng's face changed, thinking of Chu Li, and asked hurriedly, "Who did it?"

"Unknown," Xiao Cui shrugged. "The leader is furious. By the time the guards heard the noise and entered, the assassin had already fled!"

"Such a thing!" Chen Jiudeng's face darkened, and he strode out.

The guards hurriedly followed behind.

Chen Jiudeng waved his hand, "You stay here and guard the mansion!"

"Mr. Chen, the leader instructed you to bring all the guards to prevent the assassination of the other hall leaders!" Xiao Cui said hesitantly.

Chen Jiudeng shook his head, "I'll be fine. The mansion can't be left without guards! ... Alright, let's go, Xiao Cui!"

He strode out, leaving only two guards behind, while the rest returned to their positions.

They knew how much Chen Jiudeng cared for his wife and were on high alert, ready to prevent any assassins from taking advantage of the situation.

Chen Jiudeng left the mansion, not riding a horse, but using his lightness skills to move quickly. On the way, he met the other two hall leaders, the leader of the Shangzhi Hall and the leader of the Shangren Hall, both surrounded by a large number of guards, making a grand entrance.

Entering the main hall of the gang, he found the leader Ma Tong sitting in a grand chair, his face dark and stormy, his body radiating anger, ready to burst at any moment.

Chen Jiudeng entered the hall and said hurriedly, "Leader, how is the leader of the Wutang Hall?"

"Dead!" Ma Tong, tall and robust, with a ruddy face, phoenix eyes, and silkworm eyebrows, looked imposing.

Chen Jiudeng asked quickly, "No one found out who did it?"

"No!" Ma Tong grunted. "They are all useless!"