Chapter 896: Nirvana in Fire

Ye Tianlong took a long breath and put down the chopsticks in his hand: "Although the official hates gangsters, they will cut a few off from time to time to achieve performance."

"But it knows very well that if the gang can survive for thousands of years, it means that it cannot be eradicated."

"There are always people walking in the darkness, there are always people who kill people and set fires for profit. If we can't get rid of them, we have to find someone to manage them."

Ye Tianlong seemed to have captured something: "After all, an orderly underground world is better than a chaotic and murderous world."

"So if the south remains leaderless, the officials will consider supporting one."

"And the five ambitious families, seeing such a huge piece of fat that no one is eating, may step in to take a share of the pie."

His eyes lit up: "Even the other bigger gangsters, seeing the power vacuum in the South, might stir up trouble and strengthen themselves."

"Yes, your analysis is correct."

Dai Hulang was very satisfied with Ye Tianlong's reaction: "If no powerful person from the south steps forward, many forces will definitely get involved."

"It's okay for me to destroy a few forces occasionally, but if the confrontation lasts for a long time and many people are killed, it will inevitably make people doubt the impregnability of the South."

"Then they will set their sights on me and dig out the Dai family from the depths. If the officials don't take action, the Council of Elders will also depose me."

Dai Hulang told his heart: "But I am not willing to allow all parties to come in and take advantage, or even take away the benefits of the chess pieces I control."

"So after much thought, rather than being allowed to enter the south by other forces, I might as well support Longmen on the spot."

"Firstly, it can reduce the trouble and pressure of the Dai family. Secondly, it can strengthen the power of Longmen. Thirdly, it can give you a greater say and enter the official field of view."

He slowly exhaled a puff of smoke: "As long as you control the situation correctly and get official support, this double-edged sword will become a protective umbrella."

"Tianlong, do you understand what I mean now?"

Ye Tianlong nodded: "Understood!"

Dai Hulang smiled: "As long as you understand, you don't need to tell me about this now. After the Qingming Festival, go back and discuss it with your brothers."

"You've decided, tell me again, and then we will deploy together and let Longmen's flag spread all over the south."

He planned the future for Ye Tianlong: "Tianmen cannot return to the world, so let Longmen resound throughout China."

Ye Tianlong showed gratitude: "Thank you, uncle."

"No need to thank me, it's me who thanks you."

Dai Hulang let out a burst of hearty laughter, and then replied meaningfully: "Okay, you have to eat well first, and then sleep to recuperate after eating."

"The day after tomorrow during the Qingming Festival, I will take you to worship. You are half a Dai family member, so you should let everyone get to know you."

After finishing speaking, he patted Ye Tianlong on the shoulder and slowly left the dining room.

Ye Tianlong was stunned. He knew in his heart what it meant for Dai Hulang to take him to sacrifice. It was the Dai family.

And it also has a sense of inheritance.

He took a big bite of noodles into his mouth: Could it be that he wants to be the successor of the Dai family?

At this time, Dai Hulang, who walked outside, seemed to think of something. He turned to look at Ye Tianlong who was eating noodles with a hint of concern:

"You were attacked on your way back? Who killed you?"

Seeing Dai Hulang's warm gaze, Ye Tianlong took a long breath and said without concealment: "It's not an attack, it's a warning."

"Yanhuang, one of my former brothers, the boss of a killer organization with three thousand killers under his command, came to West Lake to kill you."

"The vulture and killer who attacked you yesterday were also sent by him, but I got involved."

Ye Tianlong spoke calmly: "He came here today to warn me not to interfere anymore. If I protect you again, he will kill me too."

There was no emotion on Dai Hulang's face, he just looked at Ye Tianlong with interest: "Then have you made a choice?"

Ye Tianlong smiled and tapped the porcelain bowl with chopsticks: "I sit here and eat noodles, it seems to be my choice."

Dai Hulang didn't ask for details, or even asked who Yanhuang was. He just nodded with relief: "Is it not worth it for brothers to kill each other for me?"

Ye Tianlong smiled bitterly in his heart, Dai Hulang was just a fuse. Without him, Yanhuang and the others would be at war with him.

Concubine Yan is the foundation.

However, he did not talk about these grievances and grudges. He just smiled gently and said: "I never consider whether the things I do are worthwhile or not. I just hope that I have a clear conscience."

"Tianlong, you did not disappoint me."

Dai Hulang nodded again: "Don't worry, I won't let you down either."

Then, he turned and left the hall, with his third uncle following closely behind him. Not long after, Dai Hulang came to the back garden and took out a photo from his pocket.

In the photo, Ye Tianlong and Yan Huang were standing opposite each other in the alley, looking like they were already familiar with each other.

"call--"

Dai Hulang took a deep puff of his pipe, and the tobacco on it started to flame red. Dai Hulang put a corner of the photo on it, and green fireworks immediately rose...

The third uncle looked at the photo that was gradually turning into ashes, with an indescribable melancholy in his eyes.

Ye Tianlong achieved nirvana in the flames, and some people wanted to be destroyed in the flames...

At dusk, the gloomy sky finally stopped raining, but the cold wind occasionally passed by, making people feel a bit chilly.

The leaves are constantly swaying in the wind, as if a lover is waving his hands, and the few fallen leaves are like a lover blowing kisses.

Without the immersion of rain, the guards of the Dai family stood up to breathe fresh air. After holding it in for so many days, it was really rare to see a sky without rain.

Han Xiaolong also walked out of his residence, stretched his muscles and walked out of the Dai family garden. When the Dai family guards saw Han Xiaolong, they all bowed and saluted.

In their hearts, Han Xiaolong's status was only slightly lower than that of Dai Hulang, Dai Mingzi, Aunt Wa and Uncle San.

Facing the salutes of everyone, Han Xiaolong did not react much, his eyebrows were tightly knitted, as if he had encountered something extremely annoying.

He walked up a hill with his hands behind his back, and the chirping of insects looked quite cold and a little desolate, just like Han Xiaolong's expression at the moment.

In the eyes of everyone, he was arrogant and unruly, but at this moment, he seemed to be worried. He slowly turned around and soon stood at the entrance of the mountain path.

Han Xiaolong looked up and stared in the direction of the Broken Bridge Garden. He was speechless for a long time, and no one knew what he was thinking.

After a long time, he suddenly became alert, a knife fell on his palm, and shouted: "Who is it?"

Although he was worried, he was after all experienced and had outstanding skills. Although the footsteps not far away were slight, he was immediately noticed by him.

A figure appeared in the depths of the forest. The reflection of the trees and the cold wind made it hazy and unclear, but a faint fragrance came over.

Han Xiaolong was about to swing his knife, but suddenly froze there and whispered: "It's you..."

His previous scolding was very fierce, but the last sentence was full of doubt, and it could even be said that he was a little excited and excited.

At the same time, the light in his eyes was as gentle as the spring breeze...