"Why not be honest..." Qin Xiweng asked casually.

"It seems like they're forming an alliance with a Black Sect called 'Haomen.' It's unclear if they're conspiring something. Additionally, this Haomen Black Sect is expanding very quickly in the Anbao District. In just a month, they've grown to a thousand members. If you go by normal development, they could not have expanded so quickly—not even to three hundred members. The only explanation for this rapid growth is that Qiu San opened a backdoor for Haomen's people. Only Qiu San knows the nature of their relationship." Zhou Zhihui reported.

"Haomen's information." Qin Xiweng got straight to the point and didn't bother inquiring about their conspiracy because Zhou Zhihui didn't know, and asking would be in vain.

He is a smart man and would naturally not make such a low-level mistake.

"Haomen is a newly risen Black Sect. The leader is Lv Dong, with skills roughly at the fourth segment of National Martial Arts. Not long ago, he went with a few people to Anbao District to meet Qiu San. Afterward, the Deep Well Gang's headquarters infiltrated people into Anbao District, but he wiped them out. Although those brothers who were eliminated were somewhat improper in their conduct, it wasn't a significant issue, yet Qiu San forcefully got rid of them." Zhou Zhihui said.

"It seems Haomen has strong backing, even making Qiu San join their side." Qin Xiweng's eyes glinted fiercely. How dare they try to seize territory under my nose? I must play with them and see who laughs last.

"What?" Zhou Zhihui was shocked. Qiu San defected? Without any prior indication, he defected?

Thinking of this, Zhou Zhihui felt a chill. If it wasn't for Qin Xiweng telling him today that Qiu San defected, he would never believe Qiu San would join a gang weaker than the Deep Well Gang.

"Enough, Qiu San has defected. Find a way to snatch a batch of arms from Ran Tai and hide them at the West Town branch in Anbao District. In a few days, spread the news, specifically letting Ran Tai know that his arms were stolen by Qiu San. Of course! You must do it discreetly; otherwise, it would only result in Deep Well Gang gaining another enemy." Qin Xiweng instructed.

"Gang Leader, what's the purpose behind these actions?" Zhou Zhihui of Deep Well Gang couldn't see the point of Qin Xiweng's actions. After all, stealing arms from Ran Tai, is that easy?

"Hehe, let's test how deep Haomen's waters are. If they're deep, then Ran Tai will have to give up a batch of arms for nothing. Our main goal is to let Ran Tai test Haomen's strength and their backing." Qin Xiweng laughed.

"What can a batch of weapons prove?" Zhou Zhihui asked, puzzled.

"Hehe, weapons can't prove anything, but when they're with Qiu San, and Qiu San is just a sub-division, our headquarters already doesn't have a good relationship with Ran Tai. By then, Ran Tai will surely attack the branch where Qiu San is. If Haomen doesn't make a move, maybe they're just temporarily cooperating; if they do, it proves Qiu San has defected. To put it bluntly, we're just looking for a reason to strike."

"Gang Leader, if Qiu San really joined Haomen, then we..." Zhou Zhihui hesitated.

"Hehe, a dog that's disloyal should be killed and replaced with an obedient one." Qin Xiweng said with a grin, looking at Zhou Zhihui.

"Understood, but Gang Leader, if Qiu San really joined Haomen, when we strike..."

"Why should we strike?" Qin Xiweng countered.

"We're not going to strike?" Zhou Zhihui was stunned. Didn't you say Qiu San defected, and the headquarters would replace the division leader?

"Hehe! If we don't, someone else will. Also, let someone spread a rumor that all major entertainment venues in Anbao District are banning drug sales and those caught using drugs will be turned over to the police. Also, have someone pretend to be a drug user and get sent to the police, and I'll get those people out later." Qin Xiweng said as he tapped his desk, laughing.

"Gang Leader, are you hoping Poison King's people will make a move?" Zhou Zhihui asked, puzzled and thinking Qin Xiweng's method was cunning, a chain of events.

"Whether Poison King makes a move or not doesn't matter. Poison King has eyes too. He'll see if Qiu San bans drug sales. We just want Poison King to adopt a bystander's mindset and not get involved in Qiu San's affairs."

"Poison King not making a move? Then what's the point of our actions?" Zhou Zhihui asked, even more confused.

"Hehe! Don't forget there's another power in Peng City's four forces."

"Gang Leader..."

"Hehe, I know you don't understand; let me explain!" Qin Xiweng smiled and continued, "If Qiu San from Anbao District's division is rumored to have hijacked a batch of arms from Ran Tai, and by then Ran Tai makes a move against Qiu San, with Haomen not helping, Qiu San won't be able to resist. However, Gambling King Gambling Life is a smart person. When he sees Qiu San's Anbao District division being attacked and our headquarters not intervening, he'll certainly sense something is up. Then Gambling King will try his best to gain a slice of the pie, especially since his casinos have so many outlets in Anbao District. Anyone would want to kick someone when they're down. Plus, Gambling King knows there might be some rift between our headquarters and the sub-division, so he'll strike while expanding his interests. In such a case, what do you think Ran Tai will do? Doesn't he want to interfere in Anbao District?"

Qin Xiweng's words made Zhou Zhihui applaud: "Gang Leader, this move is brilliant. We only need to watch from the headquarters..."

"Hehe! We shouldn't be just watching; instead, we should be storing up and sharpening our weapons, waiting for Poison King to also lose patience..." Qin Xiweng laughed.

"What does this have to do with Poison King?" It wasn't that Zhou Zhihui was slow, but Qin Xiweng's words seemed to be going in circles.

"Haha! Zhihui, Zhihui, calling you slow might be offensive, so let me explain again!" Qin Xiweng laughed heartily and continued, "Huaxia people love to swarm when there are benefits. When Gambling King and Ran Tai both make moves to divide Anbao District, won't Poison King want to dip his hand deeper? By then, if he joins in, it will be three parties against Qiu San in Anbao District. At that point, Qiu San will be like a boat in the ocean, liable to sink at any time. Of course, if Haomen has enough power, they can naturally avoid these three joining forces, but don't forget, Anbao District is Deep Well Gang's territory."

"So what?" Zhou Zhihui still didn't understand.

"Haha! So what? If others want to take over our Anbao District, how could we let that happen? By then, we'll also strike forcefully, but our targets won't be Qiu San, but Ran Tai and Poison King."

"This... why don't we deal with Gambling King too?" Zhou Zhihui asked. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)

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