I Am King

The next day, as dawn broke, the entire Hong Kong underworld was shaken by an epic upheaval, with all the gangsters discussing the same thing.

"Have you heard? Last night, Jiang Tiansheng of Hung Hing and Ni Kun of the Ni family were killed at home, and even their villa was burned down."

On the street, three or five gangsters gathered together. One of them, who had dyed his hair blonde, spoke to the people next to him in a furtive manner, as if he was afraid of being overheard by others.

The gangster next to him chimed in, "You're only finding out now?"

"Not only Jiang Tiansheng and Ni Yongxiao, but also Deng Bo, the retired emperor of Wo Shing, was killed at home!"

"I heard he was thrown from a building and died from the fall; he was smashed to pieces!"

"Holy crap, Uncle Deng was also taken care of?"

Everyone was shocked. Deng Bo and Jiang Tiansheng were different from Ni Yongxiao. They were known as the "evergreen trees" of the underworld. Almost all of their peers had died, but he was still alive and well. No one ever thought that one day he would be killed.

"Otherwise what? Look at the people on the street now. If something really serious hadn't happened, would they dare to arrest people in broad daylight?"

After saying that, the gangster pointed to a group of about a dozen people at the intersection. This group was surrounding two patrolling police officers and shoving them around. It was as if the gangsters used to see the police as mice seeing cats, and that deep-seated fear had been completely reversed.

"That's Longhair, the leader of Big D in the Wo Shing syndicate. I heard that Big D has put a three million reward on the murderer to avenge Uncle Deng."

"Not only that, he also sent all his henchmen out to harass people, saying that he must find the murderer."

"Is Brother D from Heliansheng really that loyal?"

Those nearby exclaimed in surprise.

These people were all blue lanterns, and they hadn't joined any gang. They would just join whenever a gang needed to gather members for a fight, earning a little money to settle down.

Now that I've heard people say this, I suddenly feel the urge to join Wo Shing Wo.

"Of course, it's not just about loyalty. Big D has a whole gang in Tsuen Wan, lots of people and lots of money. If you could follow Big D, you'd be really powerful!"

The gangster who had spoken earlier immediately chimed in.

"I wonder if Brother D takes on followers, otherwise I'd go and join him!"

Immediately, a gangster said he was tempted.

“Okay, I have a cousin who works for Brother D. If you want to become his disciple, I can have my cousin introduce you to him.”

"Really?"

The young gangster's eyes lit up immediately.

"Of course it's true. If you don't believe me, I can take you to Tsuen Wan right now."

"Okay, let's go now."

"Count me in too."

"And me...."

The others echoed their sentiments.

"Alright, alright... we're all brothers, let's go together."

After saying that, the gangster who had previously mentioned that his cousin worked for Big D immediately called a van, picked up a few people, and headed to Tsuen Wan.

The gangsters on the street were grinning from ear to ear. They were giving away 200 yuan to each person they pulled over, and he'd given away three, making 600 yuan. This money was too easy to make!

In Tsuen Wan, at Big D's house, a seaside villa, Big D opened a bottle of red wine and was drinking with his wife. This was arguably the most triumphant moment for him. With that old guy Uncle Deng dead, it was as if the mountain weighing on his head was gone.

Without Uncle Deng, how can that guy Le Shao compete with him?

"Ever since I learned of Uncle Deng's incident, I've sent people out to spread rumors and promote your reputation. Once we catch the murderer who killed Uncle Deng, no one will question your leadership anymore!"

"...My wife is so smart! When I first heard that the old man was dead, I almost asked someone to set off firecrackers!"

Big D laughed and praised his wife, but after praising her, he remembered something and his face immediately darkened. "But wife, if you spread the word that I'm going to help that old guy Deng get revenge, and then we can't find the murderer, the remaining old guys in the gang will definitely use this as an excuse again."

"Can't they find the murderer?"

Sister-in-law D chuckled softly; "...If we can't find the murderer, we'll just create one?"

"Wife, are you implying that I'm framing you...?"

Big D frowned. He had considered this method before, but framing an ordinary person was something that even he himself didn't believe, let alone whether the old guys in the gang would believe it.

Even if an ordinary person dared to attack Uncle Deng, they wouldn't have the ability!

But if they frame someone who is too powerful, then they will have gained another enemy, and one that will be irreconcilable.

“Honey, Uncle Deng has been in the underworld for so many years, he has enemies everywhere. When the time comes, we can find someone to pretend to be the descendant of one of Uncle Deng’s enemies, and then execute that guy in front of everyone in the gang. Wouldn’t that be the same as avenging Uncle Deng?”

Sister-in-law D had already considered this problem. Uncle Deng had been in the underworld for so many years and had done his fair share of things that led to the destruction of families. All they had to do was pay someone to take the blame, and everything would be solved.

"...Yes, how could I not have thought of that!"

After pondering his wife's words for a moment, Big D quickly understood her plan. He excitedly stood up, picked her up, and spun her around in the air.

"Oh dear... put me down quickly."

"I won't let go. I want to reward you properly, my wife."

After saying that, Big D picked up his wife and walked towards the bedroom...