At the entrance of the Golden Cat Nightclub, two tall bodyguards stood like two iron towers, their eyes alert and sharp, constantly watching everything around them. However, when they saw the surging black tide in the distance, their expressions instantly became solemn.

"Help! The Hongtai Society is planning to storm the nightclub!" a bodyguard shouted in shock, quickly sounding the alarm. The shrill siren echoed in the night sky, shattering the tranquility of the nightclub.

The nightclub was in chaos, and the people who were originally immersed in joy fled in panic. The bodyguards of the Golden Cat Nightclub quickly lined up, picked up their weapons, and prepared to fight the incoming enemy.

Soon, the two sides met at the entrance of the nightclub. Chen Tailong led the charge, steel knife in hand, charging forward like a ferocious beast. His attack was fierce and swift, single-handedly challenging the Golden Cat Nightclub's bodyguards. Though well-trained, the bodyguards were quickly overwhelmed by Chen Tailong's fierce assault.

Seeing this, the bodyguard captain roared in anger and charged forward to engage Chen Tailong. Their figures intertwined in the night, a dazzling display of swords and sabers. However, after only a few rounds, Chen Tailong stabbed the captain in the heart with a dagger. He collapsed to the ground, eyes wide open and filled with resentment.

Seeing their captain fall, the remaining bodyguards grew even more enraged and terrified. They engaged in a desperate battle with the Hongtaihui's minions. However, due to the disparity in numbers and strength, they soon became embroiled in a bitter struggle. Suffering heavy casualties, they were left with no choice but to flee in disgrace.

Chen Tailong smiled triumphantly as he led the group into the nightclub lobby. The once bustling dance floor was now empty, with men and women screaming and running everywhere. Chen Tailong searched the crowd, searching for someone—Ruby.

"Where is Ruby? Hand her over to me!" Chen Tailong shouted loudly, his voice echoing in the empty lobby. However, no one answered him.

At that moment, a voluptuous figure suddenly descended from the second floor. She was wearing a long red dress, as gorgeous as a blooming rose. She looked down at Chen Tailong with a look of disdain and ridicule.

"Hey, isn't this Red Rose? I didn't expect you to dare to stop me?" Chen Tailong sneered. He knew this woman. She was Red Rose, the proprietress of the Golden Cat Nightclub, a woman quite famous in the underworld.

"Bold Chen Tailong, you're robbing my territory like this! Aren't you afraid you'll lose your place in the underworld?" Red Rose sneered and said in a sweet voice. Her voice was as clear and melodious as a silver bell, but her tone revealed an unquestionable firmness.

"Just you? You're just a woman, and you think you can dominate me?" Chen Tailong said with a sly grin. He didn't take Red Rose seriously at all. After all, in his opinion, how could a woman possibly stand up to a man like him?

"Brothers, go ahead and chop this bitch to death!" As soon as Chen Tailong finished speaking, several fierce brothers rushed towards Hong Meigui with knives in hand. Their eyes were filled with greed and cruelty, as if they wanted to devour Hong Meigui alive.

However, Red Rose showed no fear. With a flick of her wrist, she whipped a sharp long knife from her thigh. With the agility of a ghost, she weaved through the crowd, swinging her long knife to parry their attacks.

Several of the unsuspecting soldiers were injured by her blows, falling to the ground wailing. Chen Tailong was horrified. He hadn't expected Red Rose to possess such advanced martial arts skills. He roared angrily and personally joined the fray.

The two engaged in a fierce fight in the hallway. Hong Meigui's movements were as nimble and graceful as a swallow, while Chen Tailong's were as powerful and ferocious as a tiger descending from the mountains. Their figures moved swiftly through the hallway, the flashes of swords and sabers intertwining in a dazzling display.

However, just as the two were locked in a fight, a nearby underling took advantage of the situation and slashed Red Rose's arm. Red Rose cried out in pain, and the long knife in her hand fell to the ground. Chen Tailong seized the opportunity and kicked her to the ground, stepping on her chest and grinning, "You're no better than a nightclub owner!"

Red Rose glared at Chen Tailong with gnashing teeth, her eyes filled with anger and unwillingness. She knew that she was probably in danger today, but she was not willing to give in to this bully.

"Hand him over!" Chen Tailong threatened Hong Meigui viciously, stepping on her chest. His dagger was against her neck, and a single stroke would kill her.

Red Rose's face paled instantly as the blade pressed against her vitals, but she still gritted her teeth and refused to yield. She knew that if she gave in now, both she and Ruby would be killed. So, she forced herself to nod, agreeing to hand over the man, despite the excruciating pain.

The younger brothers laughed wildly at this. They grabbed Ruby, who had just been found, and kicked her as she came to Chen Tailong. Ruby was dragged in by her hair. As soon as she saw Chen Tailong, she cursed, "Chen Tailong, you beast!"

"Hahaha..." Chen Tailong laughed loudly. He walked up to Ruby and grabbed her hair, saying viciously, "How dare you scold me like that, you ungrateful bitch? Believe it or not, I will destroy you right now!"

"Stop!" Suddenly, a loud shout rang out from the distance. A burly man rushed in, his eyes filled with anger and determination. This man was Wei Jixiang, Ruby's boyfriend and a former trusted subordinate of Chen Tailong.

"Wei Jixiang, you're finally here!" Chen Tailong sneered, letting go of Ruby and turning to Wei Jixiang. His tone was full of provocation and ridicule, as if he had already won.

"Look at your beloved woman now at my mercy, and you still dare to defy me?" Chen Tailong continued, a smug smile on his face, as if he had already seen the moment when Wei Jixiang would submit to him.

Wei Jixiang was furious. He shouted, "Chen Tailong, I advise you not to go too far! Let her go so we can sit down and talk."

"Talk? Hahaha..." Chen Tailong laughed and said, "Too late! Since you dare to disobey me, I will make you pay today!"

After saying that, he grinned and slapped Ruby in the face. Ruby was knocked unconscious, and five bright red fingerprints instantly appeared on her face. Wei Jixiang saw Chen Tailong slap Ruby and flew into a rage. He shouted, "Stop! You beast!"

Chen Tailong said smugly, "Haha, let me show you how your beloved woman is being abused. Do you dare to disobey me?"

Wei Jixiang's eyes flashed with murderous intent. He warned, "I advise you to stop immediately, or I will not show mercy!"

Chen Tailong didn't care at all. He sneered and said, "You betrayed me, Hongtaihui, a long time ago. Now you want to order me around? Are you worthy?"

Wei Jixiang said in a deep voice: "I didn't betray the Hongtai Society. It's just that you planned to take action against the Dongxing Society without authorization, but ended up making things worse. I advise you to release the people so that we can renegotiate..."

Chen Tailong's figure stood like a ghost, the steel knife in his hand flashing with a cold light, pressing against Ruby's snow-white and fragile neck. Ruby's eyes were filled with fear and helplessness. She trembled slightly, but dared not make a sound, for fear of angering the cold-blooded man in front of her.

"Wei Jixiang, you should understand the situation now, right?" Chen Tailong's voice echoed in the night sky, with a hint of sarcasm and pride. He stared at the man not far away, his face flushed and his fists clenched. Wei Jixiang.

Wei Jixiang's eyes seemed to be spitting fire, and he roared angrily: "Chen Tailong, you beast, let her go! You want to deal with me, Wei Jixiang, so come to me, what does she have to do with you?" His voice trembled in the night sky, filled with endless anger and unwillingness.

Chen Tailong laughed arrogantly, as if he heard the funniest joke in the world: "Wei Jixiang, your fate is also in my hands! Now I give you one last chance - go and kill Liu Hao immediately, or you will never see this woman again!" After that, he viciously applied a little force with the blade in his hand, cutting Ruby's skin, and blood slowly flowed down.

"Ah!" Ruby screamed in pain, her voice filled with endless despair and fear.

"Stop!" Wei Jixiang was heartbroken when he saw his beloved woman being hurt. He couldn't help but scream. His eyes turned red and seemed to be dripping with blood.

Chen Tailong smiled proudly and said, "Why, you can't bear to do it? Then just go and kill Liu Hao!" His words were full of threats and provocations, as if he had already won.

Wei Jixiang trembled all over, his fists clenched. He knew he couldn't give in like this. However, when he saw Ruby's painful and desperate eyes, his heart began to waver. He gritted his teeth and said, "Asshole, let her go! There's no need to involve innocent people in our feud!"

"Hmph, innocent?" Chen Tailong sneered, "Since she followed you, she should pay the price for what you did! If you want her to be safe, there's only one way—kill Liu Hao immediately!"

Wei Jixiang was so furious that he roared, "You!" But the words turned into a weak groan. He knew Chen Tailong's viciousness and cunningness. If Ruby fell into his hands, the consequences would be disastrous.

"Make a choice, Wei Jixiang. If you really love her, go and kill Liu Hao to redeem her life!" Chen Tailong grinned, and the blade in his hand gently scratched Ruby's neck again, and blood oozed out again.

"Ah!" Ruby couldn't struggle and could only scream. Her voice echoed in the night sky, as if it was her last call to Wei Jixiang.

"Stop!" Wei Jixiang couldn't bear it anymore, he yelled, "Bastard, I'll do it, please let her go!" His voice was filled with endless despair and helplessness, as if he had reached the end of his life.

Chen Tailong smiled proudly: "It's true that you love the person and love his dog, Wei Jixiang. Since you agreed, I will send someone to take her away right away, and everything must be done by me!" His words were filled with the arrogance and pride of a winner.

Wei Jixiang's body went limp, powerless to stop the Hongtai Society's men from taking Ruby away. He watched his beloved woman disappear, his heart aching, and he closed his eyes in agony. He knew he was about to embark on a path of no return, but to save Ruby, he had no choice.

Chen Tailong looked at Wei Jixiang with tears in his eyes and sneered, "Why, you can't bear to let him go?" There was a hint of sarcasm and provocation in his voice.

Wei Jixiang gritted his teeth and said, "Listen carefully, I will go to Dongxing Society and kill Liu Hao immediately, then you will have a chance to see her again! Otherwise, I swear that you will never see her again!" His voice was full of determination and ruthlessness, as if he had already made plans for the worst.

Chen Tailong nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, I like dealing with people who retreat when they know difficulty. Go, and repay Liu Hao for me!" There was a hint of sinisterness and cunning in his words.

Wei Jixiang gave Chen Tailong a deep look before turning and walking away. His figure was lonely and desolate, as if he had lost all hope and future. He knew he was about to do something that went against his conscience and morality, but to save Ruby, he could only temporarily succumb to Chen Tailong's threats.

At dawn the next day, Wei Jixiang arrived alone in the narrow alley behind the restaurant. His expression was gloomy, his heart filled with conflict and pain. He knew he was about to make a decision that would change his fate, but he couldn't bring himself to give up hope of rescuing Ruby.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He looked around, making sure no one noticed him, and then quietly approached the door of the private room Liu Hao had reserved. He quietly opened the door, entered quietly, and found a corner to hide. He knew there was no way out, so he had to bite the bullet and go forward.

Time ticked by, Wei Jixiang's heart leaping into his throat. He waited nervously for Liu Hao's arrival, feeling every second a torture. He clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, yet he felt no pain at all.

Finally, the appointed time arrived. Hearing footsteps outside the door, Wei Jixiang held his breath, gripped the dagger tightly, and stared intently at the door. His heartbeat accelerated, as if it was about to burst out of his chest.

With a bang, the door opened, and Liu Hao appeared. He was dressed in a neat suit, his face stern and dignified. The moment he stepped into the box, his expression changed slightly, as if he had noticed something unusual.

However, the moment Liu Hao stepped in, he suddenly stopped. His brow furrowed slightly, and his gaze swept across every corner of the box. His voice sounded faintly, "Who's in there? Stop hiding, come out."

Wei Jixiang was startled, his body trembling. He hadn't expected Liu Hao to be so alert, to have noticed something was wrong. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. But when he saw Liu Hao's sharp gaze, his heart began to waver. He knew there was no way out.

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