Fa Xiao, the true leader of the Forest Snake Gang, the man behind the scenes, was currently counting the manpower.

Although the Forest Snake Gang had somewhat deviated from control under the years of that double’s operation,

this deviation was still in a controllable state.

When choosing Fa Hongwen back then, wasn’t it because it was evident that apart from their striking resemblance, his path in martial arts could be seen at a glance.

A worthless puppet, no matter how fiercely it bounces, can be easily crushed when a lesson is needed.

Originally, Fa Xiao intended to keep the puppet alive for a few more years.

After all, these years, the Forest Snake Gang had been thriving, with the resources offered annually visibly increasing, rising, it could be said that both parties were pleased.

But unexpectedly, this puppet, not knowing what was good for it, suddenly began making frequent small moves.

"Really think the time is ripe, that you’ve grown, that you’re qualified to challenge me?"

"The first one was the Hall Master Tai Xuelin, who was very close to you, and the second was the trusted Tian Xinghan."

"Now Tian Xinghan should have already controlled you, considering the disparity in strength between you and Tian Xinghan, you practically have no power to fight back. At this moment, you probably can only shiver in the corner, awaiting my arrival!"

It was said to be counting manpower, but it was really just a precaution.

Moreover, Fa Hongwen’s betrayal also made Fa Xiao realize that his behind-the-scenes manipulation still left some loopholes.

That was the insertion of too few people into the Forest Snake Gang.

After all, it has always been treated as his forbidden fruit, equivalent to a logistics base camp, a reserve hand.

In advancing, he could be the king of underground casinos, and in retreat, he could return to the seemingly unrelated Forest Snake Gang, retake control and start afresh, calmly developing.

Between advance and retreat, Fa Xiao had always controlled it well.

But unfortunately, humanity’s greed is uncontrollable.

Giving the dogs below too comfortable a life, and they think they can turn over to be the master! They simply can’t differentiate between major and minor roles!

Now, with the Honey Casino in hand, honored as the president of the Black Rain Commerce, and connected with Song Qianlong, he has already foreseen a prosperous future!

The mere Forest Snake Gang, though still important, is no longer as significant.

For a retreat path, the Forest Snake Gang ought to adjust its position.

It should be transformed into an ordinary subordinate force under his name.

Thus from dark to open, it’s not impossible.

Therefore, his relationship with the Forest Snake Gang might become a bit tighter.

Which means, cleaning out some traitors in the Forest Snake Gang that the puppet supported over the years, then inserting his own people, parachuting into positions like Hall Master, to hollow out the power of the Forest Snake Gang.

Of course, this requires a transition period, so the old Hall Master Tian Xinghan is still useful, having to support the facade for a while, to appease the people, extract value, and then find someone to replace him.

Though this time people are being sent over for a full reckoning and takeover of the Forest Snake Gang, the manpower brought over cannot be ordinary goods.

There has to be some strength to hold the ground somehow.

"Gan Chulan, the inheritor of the Gan Family’s twelve swordsmanship techniques, after years of ups and downs, though with fluctuations, his strength eventually stabilized at a middle-stream level, slightly inferior to Hall Masters like Tian Xinghan, but as a main combat personnel stationed long-term in the Forest Snake Gang, his strength is already sufficient."

"Shen Heilian, a traitor of the White Lotus Sect, renamed Black Lotus after defecting, all his skills are from the White Lotus Sect martial arts, and his temperament is sinister and cruel, often mingling in the gray areas, occasionally being used by me. In life, he only favors two things... Money! Men! Often indulging in revelry, yet it doesn’t hinder his steady improvement in strength, his open strength should be on par with Hall Masters of the Forest Snake Gang, but his real strength is likely far beyond this! This woman hides too deeply, even I occasionally fear her a bit."

"Chu Chunxiao, born as a man yet resembling a woman, follows a biased sword path, with a soft swordsmanship that changes between fast and slow, almost no one of the same realm can defend against him, alongside Shen Heilian, serving as the trump card in this mission! Also, among the twelve concubines, the one I trust most, all future matters of the Forest Snake Gang will be presided over by him. He as the shield, and Shen Heilian as the sword, together guarding the Forest Snake Gang!"

"Huan Miyun, engaged in business for years, accidentally enlightened, abandoned commerce for martial arts. From then on, the martial arts path was smooth, and to date, his age is nearing the end, but his martial arts path continues to progress without bottlenecks. Among these people, the most unpredictable one, breaking through in battle as though eating and drinking, just uncertain how much longer that body can hold out."

Reviewing each of the four main personnel one by one.

Fa Xiao is full of confidence in this expedition.

The Forest Snake Gang perhaps was once his everything.

But now that he’s grown, he owns a group of people vastly superior to the Forest Snake Gang, and this group, in terms of both strength and potential, far surpasses the old geezers of the Forest Snake Gang.

If it weren’t for the years of management, rich resources, and stable supply, Fa Xiao would have long disregarded that group of stubborn old men of the Forest Snake Gang, having no strength yet insisting on adhering to old traditions, fully committed to running the gang well.

The times, they are changing!

The biggest fist is the eternal truth!

No matter how well run a gang is, it’s still an illusion, a moon in the water, destined to be handed over!

Fa Xiao let out a few cold laughs, shifting his gaze from the four main forces to the entourage behind them.

Following the four are second-rate individuals, who can’t be shown, but each has some special skill or standout trait.