"Bai Xiangnan had gathered the most skilled members of the Axe Gang here. In their remaining territories, only a handful of weak and vulnerable individuals remained. Taking them down was a breeze!" Lu Wenying reported, pride evident in his voice.

Bai Xiangnan had been the former leader of the Axe Gang.

Expressing his satisfaction, Xia Chen nodded. "And what about the Black Tiger Gang and the Green Snake Gang? Have they made any moves?"

Behind the scenes, the Black Tiger Gang had orchestrated an alliance between the Axe Gang and the Green Snake Gang, intending to launch an attack on the Eagle Gang.

"The Black Tiger Gang's plans have been foiled! Everything is under control," Lu Wenying reassured. "Our surprise attack caught them off guard, and by the time they received the news, we had already seized almost all of their territory."

"Even if they harbor any intentions to reclaim it, it won't be easy. I've deployed our brothers to guard those areas. They won't succeed," Lu Wenying added confidently.

"Excellent," Xia Chen nodded in approval.

Upon arriving at the location, Xia Chen had encountered an intense confrontation with a formidable woman named Luo Bingbing. After a fierce clash, he emerged victorious.

Taking advantage of the situation, Xia Chen utilized her influence and urged her to disregard the affairs of the slums, no matter how chaotic they became.

Unbeknownst to Xia Chen, Luo Bingbing was the same woman who had been kidnapped by Xia Tian earlier. Xia Chen had been attempting to contact her again, but her current predicament, trapped by Xia Tian, made it impossible.

Setting aside the matter of Luo Bingbing, Xia Chen glanced at the time and realized it was passing quickly.

Meanwhile, Lu Wenying reminded him, "Master Xia, Liu Mei has been waiting outside for over ten minutes. Should we let her in first?"

"It's alright, let her wait a little longer," Xia Chen waved his hand dismissively.

"Go back and inform your brothers to remain vigilant. We've just taken over the Axe Gang's territory, and stability is still fragile. They mustn't be careless or provoke any trouble with the other small gangs."

"Haha! Don't worry, Master Xia," Lu Wenying responded enthusiastically.

As the topic was raised, Lu Wenying's spirits lifted, and he continued, "Master Xia, I have some good news to share! This morning, five more small gangs approached me, expressing their desire to join the Eagle Gang. Although their individual strengths are not significant, when combined, they pose a considerable force."

"In total, more than a dozen small gangs have joined us! How many small gangs exist in the slums? Most of them have surrendered to our cause, including those originally aligned with the Black Tiger Gang and the Axe Gang. They are now observing from the sidelines, displaying varying degrees of favor towards us," Lu Wenying disclosed.

"Oh? Is that so?" Xia Chen inquired curiously, intrigued by the developments.

Lu Wenying nodded eagerly and exclaimed, "Absolutely! You might not be aware, but after acquiring the Axe Gang's territory, the strength of our Eagle Gang has surpassed that of the Green Snake Gang. Within the entire slum, aside from the Black Tiger Gang's sub-helm, we are the second-largest and most formidable gang!"

"In the past, our Eagle Gang was weak, and other gangs took pleasure in bullying and oppressing us. Now that we have become powerful, those small gangs are afraid of our retaliation. It's only natural for them to seize the opportunity and join our ranks!" Lu Wenying continued with enthusiasm.

"With their inclusion, the Eagle Gang grows even stronger. If we wait a little longer, even the slum branch of the Black Tiger Gang won't be able to match us!" The other men nearby cheered in agreement.

Xia Chen had faced doubts and murmurs when he, a stranger who appeared out of nowhere, proposed that the Eagle Gang should unite the entire slum.

People thought he was spouting nonsense. After all, the slum was home to numerous gangs, including major players like the Black Tiger Gang, Eagle Gang, Green Snake Gang, and Axe Gang, with dozens of smaller gangs beneath them.

Each street's territory was constantly at risk of being annexed.

However, within just two days, a miraculous transformation occurred, and the Eagle Gang rose to become the second-largest gang in the slum—a cause for elation.

"Excellent! Let's not get complacent though. The slum's Black Tiger Gang still remains a formidable adversary. No matter how joyful we are, we must remain focused until we have fully defeated them," Xia Chen warned.

Li Wenying nodded earnestly and replied, "I understand, Master Xia!"

"Stop! You can't go in!" a voice shouted from outside.

"If you don't stay put, we'll attack!" another voice warned.

Inside the hall, the discussions came to a halt as a sudden commotion erupted outside.

All eyes turned towards the entrance as a seductive figure made her way towards the hall, swaying her waist.

Several members of the Eagle Gang seemed inclined to intervene, but they hesitated, not daring to make a move. They could only stand by, filled with worry.

"What's happening here? Who dares to cause trouble?" Lu Wenying furrowed his brow, stepping outside and shouting angrily.

"Well, well, it's been a few days, and Master Ying is already so mighty! Is that why the Eagle Gang just devoured the Axe Gang, leaving no regard for our Green Snake Gang?" The intruder was none other than Liu Mei, the third-in-command of the Green Snake Gang.

She had waited outside for nearly half an hour, unable to bear it any longer, and decided to barge in. As she made her appearance, the eyes of almost every man in the room lit up. There was no other word to describe her but "seductive."

Standing at around 1.7 meters tall, with an exquisitely proportioned body and alluring facial features, Liu Mei captivated the attention of everyone present.

However, it was her slender eyes that seemed to have a mesmerizing effect on the men. Under her gaze, they felt their bodies go weak, their mouths dry, and their tongues tied, yearning to embrace her and revel in her presence.

Upon seeing Liu Mei for the first time, even Xia Chen himself was momentarily captivated, his expression turning momentarily dazed. However, he quickly snapped out of it and returned to his usual composure.

When his eyes met Liu Mei's once again, a playful glint appeared, indicating a hint of amusement.

"Liu Mei, what brings you here today?" Lu Wenying asked, his confidence visibly faltering as he avoided meeting her gaze.

"Oh, nothing much. I heard that your Eagle Gang has taken control of the slums, so I thought I'd come and pay a visit, get to know each other," Liu Mei replied with a smile, delicately covering her mouth.

Her charming gestures caused the men in the room to be entranced, their eyes filled with desire.

"So, this is the renowned Master Xia, isn't it? Liu Mei has taken the liberty to visit, and I hope Master Xia won't take offense," Liu Mei politely addressed Xia Chen.

"Oh, the third leader of the Green Snake Gang. My subordinates must have been lacking in manners not to inform me of such a distinguished guest!" Xia Chen responded with a light smile.

Lu Wenying, standing beside Xia Chen, twitched his mouth, realizing that he had reminded Xia Chen multiple times about Liu Mei's presence, but Xia Chen seemed to be deliberately ignoring her.

Of course, Lu Wenying could only keep his thoughts to himself.

Although Xia Chen had repeatedly emphasized his non-involvement in the affairs of the Eagle Gang, he was still the ultimate authority within the gang.

"I don't believe it! It must be that Lord Xia doesn't want to see me!" Liu Mei said, a trace of doubt flickering in her eyes upon seeing Xia Chen's indifferent expression.

However, she quickly composed herself and smiled charmingly.

With that smile, her allure heightened, captivating the hearts of all the men present.

"Haha! Since you say so, I won't deny it!" Xia Chen chuckled, admitting it openly.

Liu Mei's expression froze momentarily. She had encountered countless men throughout her years in the underworld, and none were unaffected by her charm. But she didn't expect Xia Chen to openly disregard her.

"Master Xia, am I really that unattractive? Are you unwilling to even look at me?" Liu Mei coquettishly pouted.

Absolutely seductive!

A natural enchantress, every smile and gesture could captivate a man's heart, making them eager to bow down before her.

Xia Chen, the great demon of his past life, remained unmoved.

Observing Lu Wenying and the others secretly swallowing their saliva, their eyes fixated on Liu Mei, Xia Chen smiled and spoke loudly, "You seductress, what is the purpose of your visit?"

"Oh, nothing special. I just wanted to get to know Master Xia," Liu Mei replied with a light smile.

"Get to know me? I would indeed like to get to know you better, but with so many people around, why don't we go upstairs, just the two of us, and delve into a deeper understanding?" Xia Chen suddenly became intrigued.