He was outside, he saw... the second Gang Leader.

To be precise, it was a man who was not disguised, yet looked identical to the Gang Leader.

According to what this man said, he was the real Fa Xiao, the true Gang Leader of the Forest Snake Gang.

And now, the one in the gang was actually an imposter.

When Tian Xinghan first heard this, he just felt like laughing.

Because everything was indeed as the Gang Leader predicted; a mysterious force had created an imposter, trying to impersonate the true Gang Leader!

Gang Leader is wise!

Everything is within the Gang Leader’s calculations!

He sneered at this impostor, even prepared to take action against him on the spot.

However...

He couldn’t defeat him.

Yes, the impostor was actually stronger than him, the Hall Master!

Indeed, an imposter, not even knowing the situation of the Gang Leader, just found a similar person to impersonate!

The Gang Leader’s martial arts skills are notoriously low among the gang members; not to mention other elite members, even among those of the same level, the Gang Leader’s skills are at the bottom.

After years of indulging in the management affairs of the gang, the Gang Leader’s martial arts talent has long been wasted; it is impossible to have such skills.

Though falling behind, Tian Xinghan fought more bravely, his fighting spirit high, yet...

"Uncle Tian, haven’t you realized yet why these moves seem familiar to you?"

Familiar? How familiar?

If Tian Xinghan ignored it and continued to fight, only then did he realize, in the opponent’s moves, there were shadows of the Gang Leader’s moves from years ago.

Only now these moves were more mature, fierce, and complete!

It’s like after years of research, iterating step by step, merging personal situation, optimally crafted results.

How could that be?!

A chaotic mind slows down the actions.

Bang!

He was pushed back several steps.

But the imposter did not pursue further, instead gently unraveling a whole new story he had never heard.

So, Tian Xinghan returned.

Returned with a complex expression.

Because that story was so shocking, so intricate!

"So, you are the Gang Leader, and the one in the gang now is actually the later-replaced imposter?"

"Exactly." Fa Xiao smiled slightly.

Tian Xinghan couldn’t accept it, couldn’t accept it at all.

Moreover, even if it is true... all these years, during the hardest days for the gang, it was the current Gang Leader who accompanied them, accompanied the Forest Snake Gang, through the journey, having almost nothing to do with the guy in front of him.

"Back then, I didn’t think things through. But now, I understand and have that ability."

"I think the position of the Gang Leader of the Forest Snake Gang doesn’t have to be ’me’ sitting in command. Perhaps Uncle Tian taking over the gang activities will be more useful than that useless man."

Saying he wasn’t shaken would be false.

Caught in a dilemma, under the power disparity, refusal meant death!

So, Tian Xinghan agreed.

However, what to do next, he actually had thought over.

How could he betray the current Gang Leader! That’s the one who truly went through hardships together with him! Not the one who jumped in midway to reap the fruits!

Yet the impostor’s next words suddenly startled him!

"By the way, Tai Xuelin should already be dead by now. And the stubborn woman Zhang Xiangzhi who refuses to surrender, guess what happened to her? Don’t worry, I won’t touch her. I know Uncle Tian has affection for her, always held thoughts for her. As long as Uncle Tian behaves, I’ll return her to you. The gang, in the future, will also be yours. What do you think?"

"You?!"

Anger!

Uncontrollable anger!

But deep within the anger, there hides fear.

What does this mean... what does this mean!

Does he mean if he wants someone in the gang dead, then that person will die?

Mysterious, powerful, unfathomable... terrifying!

Imposter, over the years what exactly happened, how did he gain such extraordinary abilities?

With heavy thoughts, Tian Xinghan returned to the gang and was immediately called to the meeting hall by Fa Hongwen.

"Master Tai is dead."

The Gang Leader’s first words were as blunt as hitting the ground, bringing Tian Xinghan to a halt.

But what followed, was a version Tian Xinghan did not know.

"The perpetrator is Lady Tai, or rather the monster wearing Lady Tai’s skin!"

What...?

This completely differs from what the impostor said.

The backup he spoke of turned out to be the lurking demon? And it’s already been taken care of by the Gang Leader??

Turning point, Tian Xinghan’s thinking began to gradually clear.

...

Inside the room.

Ding Hui carefully wrapped strands of golden thread around the index finger of Fang Yu’s right hand.

It’s basically wrapped tightly, seamlessly.

The unaware might think Fang Yu’s finger was broken, replaced with a golden finger.

These threads are the result after treatment from Golden Feather.

"Is this enough?"

Fang Yu asked in wonder.

"You need to observe." Ding Hui concisely replied.

Can’t say it’s done yet, but things are moving in the expected direction.

If smoothly, the fixed fingertip product of Golden Petal Flower will, through Golden Feather’s softening reaction, extend its properties, thereby fusing with golden thread, eventually spreading to cover the entire finger.

By then, using the power of Golden Petal Flower, not only the coverage area will be larger, but even the power will become stronger! Because in the added ingredient, Ding Hui added some of her tried attempts, enhancing the effect of Golden Petal Flower.

These attempts she couldn’t finish before due to lack of Supreme Golden Petal Flower materials, but the whimsical idea was retained, only waiting for the material to appear next, ready to go.

Now although the situation is slightly different, the nature is similar, so she naturally added it.

"If more materials are available, fingers, palms, arms, body... someday, Diao Deyi, your entire skeleton might emit dazzling golden brilliance!"

Fang Yu imagined the scene and couldn’t help but feel awkward.

A gilded appearance doesn’t seem cool or flashy at all.

But Ding Hui’s taste is indeed different from most, seeing her so hopeful and excited, it’s better not to jinx it now.

Knock knock.

The door was knocked on.

"Who?"

Fang Yu opened his mouth to ask.

"Young Master Diao, it’s me."

It turned out to be Qiu Xiaoping.

"Come in."

Qiu Xiaoping pushed the door open, a rich fragrance of medicine instantly filled the room.

Closing the door, she looked at Fang Yu and Ding Hui, couldn’t help but smile.

"I heard Divine Doctor Ding takes unconventional path, unmatched in medical skills, seeing it today, is truly extraordinary."

Ding Hui held Fang Yu’s arm and smiled at Qiu Xiaoping.

"In just a few short years, the Rebel Army has grown to challenge the ten major families, that’s the real extraordinariness."

Even though her Rebel Army identity was pointed out, Qiu Xiaoping was not surprised, not even showing much change in expression, just said.

"Let’s speak frankly, I wish to invite you two, to join the Rebel Army!"

Joining the Rebel Army means standing against the ten major families of Thunder City, standing against Foolish Underworld, facing challenges and pressures that are extraordinary.

However, to Qiu Xiaoping’s invitation, both Fang Yu and Ding Hui were mentally prepared, so didn’t react too much.

After all, with the chase reaching their doorstep, what else could it be.

"We need to consider." Fang Yu pondered.

But as soon as Fang Yu finished speaking, Ding Hui said: "My husband means we need your Rebel Army to make a gesture."

Ding Hui?!

Fang Yu was stunned.

This differed from the rhetoric they agreed upon before.

Upon hearing, Qiu Xiaoping’s eyes lit up immediately.

With her strength, she was already a Minister of the Autumn Division of the Rebel Army. The Rebel Army only has four Ministers of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, and all their combined strength is unable to confront Foolish Underworld directly.

As for the Commander and Deputy Commander above the Ministers, while their power is unfathomable, whether they can overpower the Lord of Mansion of Foolish Underworld remains uncertain.

A single Foolish Underworld, just a dog under the ten major families’ command, keeps the Rebel Army exhausted and struggling. Not to mention their dog owners.

One could say, any one of the ten major families is not something the Rebel Army can confront head-on.

The Rebel Army’s only asset is youth.