Chapter Seven Fifty – [Black Fire] (1/2)
Chapter Seven Fifty – [Black Fire]
“Boss,they’ve arrived,” the subordinate respectfully reported. He licked his lips. His gaze when he looked towards the shadow was full of respect and awe.
“Has everything been arranged?” A deep voiced came from within the shadow.
“All arranged,” the subordinate hurriedly responded.
“See them to the evening banquet hall.”
The subordinate was slightly shocked. Boss almost never met other people and the number of people that saw Boss’ true appearance could be counted on the fingers. He now found that he underestimated the importance Boss placed on these guests.
He hurriedly lowered his head and said, “I will go arrange it immediately.”
“En, go.” An indifferent voice came out of the shadow.
The subordinate turned and left.
A red-haired youth stepped out of the shadows. His long and narrow eyes were deep and dark. The blue crystal at his brow occasionally flashed with light. He seemed to be one with the shadow and darkness. He had a thoughtful expression on his face.
The present Youqin Lie was far too changed from that rebellious youth of the past. He was now a famed person in the underworld. He had countless able people under his command and he had amassed great power. Even the local factions had to give him some face. The name of [Black Fire] had some reputation in the underworld.
As his influence increased, Youqin Lie began to hide himself in the shadows and rarely made appearances.
So when Youqin Lie decided to hold a banquet for the guests, his subordinates were all astonished. However, these people were the most skilled at concealment and control. While they were extremely curious they maintained their professionalism and did not show it on their face.
In their eyes, Boss was unfathomable. This unfathomable was not referring to his individual fighting ability. Among [Black Fire], Youqin Lie rarely fought. No one knew how strong he truly was. However, every person was filled with respect and awe towards Boss.
In the underworld, things like betrayal, assassination, and conspiracy would never end. However, no matter how carefully planned or well hidden the other’s plan was, Boss had never failed to counteract it. Even facing a terrifying existence like the Council of Elders, he was still able to organize a withdrawal with all of them remaining unharmed, and without leaving any trace.
Everyone in [Black Fire] was filled with respect and awe towards Boss. His unfathomable and skilled way of acting, his vicious and ruthless style, his fairness to his subordinates and the strictness of the organization. None of their missions had ever failed. Boss had a maturity and viciousness in his command that was beyond his years. In the eyes of the subordinates, Boss was born a king of the underworld.
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In a hidden estate that was heavily guarded. All the important people in [Black Fire] arrived.
Chai Shan Qing was scholarly in appearance with a faint smile hanging on his face. He wore green robes as though he was a teacher in a yao art house. In actual truth, he taught music in a famed yao art house and was well respected by his students. Who would have those this elegant middle-aged person was the famed and vicious [Black Fire]’s third in command.
“It seems that Boss is going to show himself.” Chai Shan Qing laughed lightly.
The male beside him was completely wrapped up in a black robe. Only a pair of grey eyes showed. If one didn’t see him with their own eyes, normal people would definitely not detect a person was there.
The fourth in command of [Black Fire], Wu Ying. He was skilled in sneaking and assassination. As a testament to his skill, innumerable powerful people had died by his hand.
Wu Ying was silent as though he hadn’t heard these words.
Chai Shan Qing was used to the other being so and said to himself with a laugh, “I’m very curious about Boss’ origins.”
Before he finished saying this, the feeling of cold metal rose against his throat. A sharp murderousness intent reached his neck like an extended dagger. He said with slight helplessness, “Hey hey hey, I’m just talking, aren’t you also curious?”
The murderousness disappeared as though nothing had occurred.
Chai Shan Qing had an expression of helplessness. He knew that Wu Ying was faithfully loyal to Boss. Wu Ying would unhesitatingly kill anyone that would threaten Boss.
He couldn’t help but mutter, “You are so ruthless to treat me so.”
Wu Ying seemed to not hear it.
A wondrous voice came from behind them. “Stop fooling around, the guests are about to arrive.”
Chai Shan Qing heard this voice and shuddered. Even Wu Ying’s body imperceptibly tensed. An astoundingly beautiful woman walked over with a smile.
The tight black evening dress emphasized her hot body, her arms bare, and the snowy dip causing people’s blood to burn. She had curly blond hair and a seductive presence.
Chai Shan Qing and Wu Xing feared her like she was a snake. She was the second in command of [Black Fire], Tao Wei.
Tao Wei threw a flirtatious look at the two before striding next to Youqin Lie and docilely standing to one side.
Youqin Lie’s narrow eyes were deep and his emotions hidden. He seemed to be the same as usual but everyone present had a strong feeling that today was definitely an important day.
Soon, a group of people were lead over under the guidance of a subordinate.
Yet what shocked Tao Wei, Chai Qing Shan and the others was that Boss walked down from the stairs and moved to greet them.
Even though they had been prepared mentally, they were still stunned when they saw this.
“I am Youqin Lie,” A cool voice that one could not hear any emotion from.
“I am Liang Wei.” Liang Wei looked at the other warily. The other was not old, about the same age as him. The feeling of darkness on the other caused him to frown slightly.
As a battle general, Liang Wei lacked any good feelings about people that moved in the shadows.
“A banquet has been prepared, please come with me,” Youqin Lie said coolly. Finishing, he turned and walked away.
Liang Wei hesitated slightly and then followed closely, saying “You are too polite!” The idleness of these past years had caused his interpersonal skills to improve.