Chapter 616: A Visitor from Hongmen!
As news of the Huang Family’s destruction spread, the entire Harbor Island was shaken. The Huang Family was a wealthy dynasty on Harbor Island. Having dominated the island for many years, they held immense influence in every circle with assets reaching tens of billions. However, the super-rich dynasty disintegrated within a single day, immediately sending shockwaves through various sectors.
Of course, while many were shocked, countless others were thrilled. After all, with such a large pie now carved up, there would surely be innumerable resources available for the taking. For a time, some powerful figures could no longer restrain themselves and prepared to make a move.
Zhongxing Investment was one of them.
At this moment, the top executives of the company were gathered in a conference room within the Zhongxing Investment office building.
"Has the news been confirmed?"
The chairman of Zhongxing Investment was a man in his fifties, at the peak of a man’s life.
"It’s confirmed," an executive below him said. "Huang Zhenhao’s head was hung on the city wall, drawing countless spectators."
"Chairman, since Huang Zhenhao is dead, the Huang Family’s assets..."
His words trailed off, but everyone understood his meaning. Excitement was evident on the faces of some board members. Now that he was dead, someone needed to take over the vast Huang Family estate.
"Are you suggesting our company should make a move?" Li Jian raised an eyebrow. "The Huang Family and our company have many business dealings. Making a move at this time will attract a lot of criticism."
The man who had spoken earlier chuckled. "Chairman Li, a man can’t get rich without a windfall. Now that Huang Zhenhao is dead, our partnership with the Huang Family must evolve."
He offered a faint smile. "Besides, if we don’t make a move, others will."
Many nodded in agreement, all believing this was an excellent opportunity to make a huge profit by absorbing the Huang Family’s assets.
TAP!
Suddenly, someone tapped the table. All eyes turned to the corner, where a woman in her thirties looked up with a faint smile on her face.
"Does Miss Guo have something to say?" Li Jian looked toward the woman, his tone tinged with respect.
The others reacted similarly. Her status was quite special. Although she rarely spoke in the company, whenever she did, her words could sway the board’s decisions.
"Have none of you considered one thing?" The woman put down a document and said, "The Huang Family, such a massive dynasty, was wiped out in an instant. Huang Zhenhao was a prominent figure on Harbor Island, yet he was killed just like that. Do you know who was behind it?"
At her question, everyone fell silent. Indeed, their focus had been entirely on how to seize the Huang Family’s assets, while no one knew why the family had fallen in the first place.
But whoever was capable of destroying the Huang Family was clearly no simple figure.
"Miss Guo, do you have any information?" Li Jian frowned. This was, in fact, his greatest worry.
"I have no information," Miss Guo said as she stood up. "But I do know that someone is already planning to donate all of the Huang Family’s assets."
"An unconditional donation."
This time, even Li Jian’s expression changed.
Tens of billions, donated just like that? Who has such resolve? Moreover, who has the power or even the nerve to pull something like this off?
"Miss Guo, if I may ask, do you know who is responsible for this?" asked the director who had first proposed moving against the Huang Family.
"Feng Chen. Master Feng."
With a faint smile, Miss Guo walked toward the door, her cool voice echoing in their ears.
"Of course, if you think you can deal with that Master Feng, I have no objections."
"However..."
Miss Guo paused. "...my Hongmen will no longer cooperate with your company."
At her words, everyone’s expression shifted subtly, and no one dared to mention moving against the Huang Family again. Setting aside the matter of Master Feng, the mere prospect of severing ties with Hongmen was enough to force everyone to suppress their greed.
***
As soon as Miss Guo stepped out of the conference room, she turned to the assistant waiting at the door. "What did you find out?"
"Everything has been investigated," the assistant said with a bow. "This afternoon, seven of Harbor Island’s big shots gathered at the Zhongyuan Clubhouse, but none of them emerged."
"The meeting was called by a man named Huang Sheng," the assistant continued. "This is the same man who was disowned by the Huang Family many years ago."
"Is that all?" Guo Ying raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Forgive me, Miss." The assistant’s face turned pale. "The matter was completely locked down. Although we deployed a significant number of people, we couldn’t learn any details. We only know that..."
"Speak!" Guo Ying’s expression darkened.
"Master Gao of the Mantis Sect, Grandmaster Lu, and Grandmaster An are all dead," the assistant said, his complexion draining of all color. "Not only that, the one from our Guo Family is also dead."
Three Grandmasters...
Guo Ying pondered for a moment, a cold glint flashing in her eyes. "Feng Chen doesn’t have the strength to kill so many of Harbor Island’s powerful Grandmasters. And even the Great Elder of my Hongmen was repelled by a single sword strike. This person’s strength must be unfathomable."
A smile touched the corners of her lips. "Get the car. I’m going to Hongmen."
"Yes!"
***
「Hongmen, Harbor Island Branch.」
It was a massive organization. Even as just a branch, it wielded tremendous influence and power on Harbor Island.
"To dare touch someone from my Hongmen is simply courting death!" a middle-aged man roared angrily. "Have you found out what I asked you to investigate? Who is responsible for this?!"
"President, about this..." someone said with hesitation. "We’ve only found out that Huang Zhenhao was killed by his son, Huang Sheng. Feng Chen is now responsible for donating the Huang Family’s assets. Other than that, we know nothing."
"A bunch of incompetents!" The middle-aged man slammed his hand on the table, then asked, "How is Elder Wan?"
"Elder Wan has gone to headquarters. He said he was going to summon reinforcements."
Upon hearing this, a wild joy spread across the middle-aged man’s face. "Excellent! For now, let’s go pay a visit to Master Feng... and, of course, that cast-off son of the Huang Family."
「The Huang Family Estate.」
At this moment, Huang Sheng was naturally the center of attention on Harbor Island. Having been disowned by his family years ago, he had returned to first cripple Huang Yuan and then kill Huang Zhenhao. Such an event was a rarity, seen once in a century. Everyone speculated about whether Huang Sheng had stumbled upon some great opportunity or powerful backer. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to pull off such an astonishing feat.
In the Huang Family’s courtyard, Feng Chen looked tense and uneasy. "Young Master Huang, has Master Lin not returned yet?"
Huang Sheng shook his head calmly. "No, he has probably left already."
His great revenge was complete; nothing else mattered.
Feng Chen gave a bitter smile. "Many people are now eyeing the Huang Family’s assets, all wanting a piece of the pie. And since Master Lin killed someone from Hongmen, they certainly won’t let this go."
BOOM!
Just then, the main gates to the estate were smashed open, and a group of people marched inside.
When he saw who they were, Feng Chen’s expression changed drastically.
The men from Hongmen!