Touya Yaoyao

Ye Qijia nodded slightly, his expression serious and solemn, indicating his approval. He gazed firmly at the person before him and said slowly:

“As long as you can explain everything truthfully and without reservation, I can promise you that I will not cause any form of harm to you or your family.”

Upon hearing this, Black Tiger's body trembled involuntarily. He took a deep breath, as if trying to calm the extreme tension and fear within him. Finally, after a moment of silence, he slowly spoke, his voice slightly hoarse:

"Actually... the mastermind behind all of this is the infamous 'Shadow Gang'! They threatened me with extremely cruel and despicable means, claiming that if I dared to disobey their orders and not follow their commands, they would not hesitate to kill my family, plunging me into eternal pain and regret. Faced with such immense pressure and intimidation, I had no other choice but to do these things against my conscience!"

Upon hearing this, everyone stared at each other in astonishment, and the entire scene fell silent. Their brows were furrowed, and sparks seemed to fly between them as they met their gazes.

A solemn expression appeared on everyone's face, a solemnity that hung over them like dark clouds, instantly freezing the relaxed atmosphere.

Behind this solemn atmosphere lay a deep sense of vigilance towards the suddenly emerging "Shadow Gang." This vigilance was like that of a frightened rabbit smelling a wolf, sending chills down one's spine.

In the midst of this silence, Ye, who had been standing silently in the crowd like a statue, suddenly made a move.

He first slightly raised his head, glanced around at the people around him, then took a deep breath and resolutely took a step forward.

As his foot landed, the ground seemed to tremble slightly. Then, in a deep but firm voice, he asked:

"So, what kind of mysterious organization is this so-called 'Shadow Gang'?"

To be honest, even Black Tiger himself didn't really know. It was like a ghost lurking in the darkness, elusive and unpredictable. The crowd whispered amongst themselves, speculating about the organization's true nature and the reason for their large-scale appearance.

Upon hearing this, Black Tiger took a deep breath, hesitated for a moment, and then continued his story:

"'The Shadow Gang' is an extremely mysterious and ruthless organization! They are like venomous snakes lurking in the night; once they strike, it is a fatal blow. They are attempting to control the entire underground forces of Zhao Kingdom in order to reap huge profits."

At this point, he hesitated for a moment before cautiously speaking:

"It is said that some shady deals and illegal activities are their usual methods. And this time, they instructed me to do those bad things simply to disrupt the city's originally orderly rhythm of life, so as to pave the way and create favorable conditions for their larger and more evil plans."

As he spoke, Black Tiger couldn't help but shudder. His originally dark and robust body trembled slightly, as if recalling some extremely terrifying scene. His face was as pale as paper, and a fine layer of sweat even appeared on his forehead. Clearly, deep down, he was filled with endless fear and profound awe for that mysterious organization.

Standing to the side, Yu Yaoyao frowned deeply, unconsciously touching her chin as she fell into a brief moment of contemplation. After a long while, she slowly spoke:

"In my opinion, the opponent we are facing this time is an extremely difficult and exceptionally troublesome enemy. However, fortunately, we have finally figured out the source of the problem. Since that's the case, we can't just sit here and wait for fate to decide. We must take the initiative!"

Upon hearing Yu Yaoyao's words, Bai Taoshi, who had been silent all along, suddenly raised his head. His deep eyes burned with rage, and his right hand clenched into a fist, the knuckles turning white from the force. He said decisively:

"Yaoyao is right. We must do everything we can to stop those guys' sinister plot from succeeding! Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable..."

The others glanced at Shirato Shirai, pondered for a moment, and then nodded in agreement. Each of them had an unwavering belief and determination in their eyes, as if they were fully prepared to face a fierce battle.

Seeing that everyone's goal was gradually aligning, Ye Qijia didn't hold back, seemingly casually but actually with a firm and decisive statement:

"Gentlemen, the current situation is urgent. We must first thoroughly review all the existing information and carefully formulate a detailed action plan. Only in this way can we carry out the follow-up investigation in an orderly and step-by-step manner, and ensure that nothing goes wrong. We must wipe out the infamous 'Shadow Gang' in one fell swoop and eliminate it from future troubles!"

Over the next period of time, everyone worked closely together and united as one to carry out a series of intense yet well-organized actions.

On one hand, they relentlessly interrogated the Black Tiger members who had already been brought to justice, intermittently extracting more and more valuable key intelligence from them through skillful questioning and in-depth investigation. Each newly acquired piece of information was like an important puzzle piece, gradually piecing together the intricate truth behind the entire incident.

Meanwhile, another arduous task was quietly underway—a clandestine investigation and pursuit of the enigmatic "Shadow Gang." The team, like hunters lurking in the shadows, moved silently. They cautiously traversed the city's streets and alleys, leaving no corner unexplored that might hold clues. Everyone remained highly vigilant, intently observing every rustle of wind and sound, meticulously searching for even the smallest, seemingly insignificant, clues that could hold the key to unlocking the mystery.

Sometimes, they would find strange footprints or traces near a remote, abandoned factory; other times, they would overhear whispers that sounded like conversations between members of the "Shadow Gang" on the streets late at night. However, these clues were often fleeting, requiring them to react quickly with keen insight and decisive decision-making to seize those fleeting opportunities.

Despite the numerous difficulties, the group never gave up. They firmly believed that as long as they persisted in their pursuit, they would one day be able to unveil the mystery surrounding the "Shadow Gang" and expose its true nature to the light of day.