<h4>Chapter 1491: Chapter 1488: I Was Hired by Her to Kill You (First Update)</h4><h4></h4>


    Zhuang Linyan nodded, speaking with a voice suppressed by hatred, "That’s right! He is the Gang Leader of the Blood Wolf Gang, Cao Gang!"


    "Oh!" Xue An responded meaningfully, then fell silent.


    At the same time, Cao Gang walked into the hall, his face full of pride, nodding at the crowd who showered him with ttering words.


    "In such heavy rain, I deeply appreciate all of you foring to support!"


    The crowd erupted in a mor, with many small gang members shouting.


    "Gang Leader Cao is too humble!"


    "Indeed, being invited by Gang Leader Cao is our honor!"


    For a moment, ttery and ingratiating words filled the air, making Cao Gang feel quite pleased.


    He turned his gaze, surveying the room, and upon seeing Zhuang Linyan standing at a distance, his eyes brightened.


    Zhuang Linyan, dressed in an evening gown, was sexy and alluring, stirring Cao Gang’s emotions. A faint smile appeared on his face, and he walked straight through the crowd towards her.


    "Miss Zhuang, long time no see, you’ve be even more beautiful!" Cao Gang smiled, appearing quite courteous.


    However, this demeanor seemed rather awkward whenpared to his bear-like physique, full of discordance.


    Zhuang Linyan’s face was as cold as frost, her eyes full of deep-seated murderous intent.


    If possible, she wished she could rush forward and kill this murderer who had caused her brother’s death.


    But her remaining rationality forced her to calm down, and she snorted coldly from her nose, her voice icy. "Gang Leader Cao, you went to great lengths to invite me to this banquet, not just for a fewpliments, right?"


    Cao Gang chuckled, "Miss Zhuang, you’re quite the joker. I organized this banquet merely to discuss how to proceed in the future! After all, Miss Zhuang, you’re a woman managing such arge territory, it’s truly exhausting. I thought perhaps I could help you! What do you think?"


    Though his words were eloquent, they couldn’t conceal thepelling thug-like tone within.


    At least Zhuang Linyan sneered angrily at his words, "Cao Gang, don’t you feel ashamed saying such things? Whether I’m tired or not has nothing to do with you, let alone needing you to help!"


    Following Zhuang Linyan’s words, the atmosphere suddenly became tense.


    All the big shots present stared keenly, with nobody daring to speak, leaving the hall inplete silence.


    Cao Gang looked at Zhuang Linyan, his face sullen, only after a while did he let out a weirdugh, "Good! What a heroic woman of integrity, but Miss Zhuang, I have to ask you something. Our Blood Wolf Gang’s Deputy Sect Leader, Hei Dao, went to deliver a message to you yesterday but hasn’t returned. What’s going on?"


    Zhuang Linyan and the subordinates who came in with her all had slight changes in their expressions, none expected Cao Gang to suddenly raise such a question.


    But Zhuang Linyan quickly responded, saying in a low voice, "I said yesterday, Hei Dao was drunk in my bar, but where he is now, I don’t know!"


    "Haha! Miss Zhuang, do you think I would believe that? Hei Dao is the Deputy Sect Leader of our Blood Wolf Gang, not some three-year-old child. He disappeared after delivering a message to you, alive with no sign, dead with no corpse. Don’t you think you owe me an exnation?"


    This was a perfect move of using one to kill another, not only eliminating Hei Dao through Zhuang Linyan’s hand but also using it as an excuse to press Zhuang Linyan, forcing her into a favorable position for himself.


    The nning and scheming behind this couldn’t be deemed anything less than brilliant.


    At least in this moment, Zhuang Linyan was rendered speechless.


    And evidently, Cao Gang didn’t intend to miss such a rare opportunity, as a sardonic smile appeared on his face.


    "I almost forgot, Miss Zhuang! There’s another big gift I have meticulously prepared for you, hope you’ll like it!"


    With that, Cao Gang pped his hands lightly.


    p, p, p!


    With the crisp sound of pping, seven or eight people emerged from the crowd.


    These people came in all shapes and sizes, but without exception, they were all major yers entrenched in the outer city.


    Seeing these seven or eight individuals, Zhuang Linyan instantly realized something, her face turning pale.


    Cao Gang, seeing this,ughed even more heartily, "Miss Zhuang, I guess I don’t need to introduce these people to you!"


    Saying this, he gestured to these people with his eyes.


    They then stepped forward, each pulling out a list from their bosom.


    "Miss Zhuang, we sincerely apologize! We can’t ept the gifts you sent us, please take them back!"


    "Indeed! No matter how much money you spend, we can’t possibly go against Gang Leader Cao!"


    "That’s right, betterply with Gang Leader Cao! We regret to say we’re unable to help in this matter!"


    Every sentence made Zhuang Linyan’s face a shade paler, until she began to tremble slightly.


    "You... you guys..."


    Zhuang Linyan was nearly driven mad.


    These individuals were the ones Zhuang Linyan had specifically arranged as a backup n to counter Cao Gang, and she had worked the whole day yesterday for this.


    She spent a great deal of money and personally visited to ask them to join her in dealing with Cao Gang.


    At the time, they agreed very readily, repeatedly pledging that they would stick to theirmitment and fight against Cao Gang to the end.


    With such promises, Zhuang Linyan was naturally overjoyed, believing that the matter had great potential.


    Yet she never expected that these people, who had agreed so readily, would backstab her at thest minute,pletely selling her out.


    Judging by their demeanor, these guys had clearly been colluding with Cao Gang for some time.


    It was clear this was a setup from the start, just keeping her in the dark, treating her like a fool.


    How could this not make Zhuang Linyan furious, but besides anger, there was more despair.


    Could it be that she truly cannot avenge her brother?


    At this moment, Cao Gang chuckled, "Miss Zhuang, as you can see, all your little tricks are under my control, so it’s wise to conform, hand over the territory, and join under my leadership. That way, I can at least save your little life! Otherwise..."


    "Otherwise what?" Suddenly, Xue An, who had been silent and overlooked by everyone, smiled and questioned.


    Cao Gang was momentarily stunned, then he noticed Xue An standing aside, surveying him from top to bottom, then sneered, "Who are you?"


    Zhuang Linyan suddenly shouted, "Cancel the task, you can leave!"


    However, Xue An just smiled faintly, "Sorry, what I’ve promised must be fulfilled!"


    Then, he pointed to Zhuang Linyan, "Who I am doesn’t matter, you just need to know that I’ve been hired by her to kill you!"


    These words brought the entire venue into sudden silence.


    Not until a whileter, did a wave ofmotion erupt.


    Cao Gang was left dumbfounded, onlying to realize after quite some time, and then said amusedly, "You’ve been hired by her to kill me? Kid, are you here to make usugh?"


    With that, he burst intoughter.


    In theughter, Xue An sighed softly and then extended a finger.


    "What do you mean?" Cao Gangughed until he could hardly catch his breath, asking contemptuously.


    "After one breath, you’ll be dead with no burial ground," Xue An said calmly.


    "Hahaha! Is that so? I must say I’m really frightened!" Cao Gangughed even louder, and the whole ce erupted intoughter again.


    Xue An alsoughed, his smile full of casual ease, then raised his hand and slowly struck with a palm.