Chapter 105: Gangs Planning A Counterattack

The reason for this meeting was simple: chaos had erupted in Jiangdu.

It all started when a bunch of costumed vigilantes began appearing in the city. First, Batman showed up, causing trouble for the local criminals. Then more characters followed—like Green Arrow, Moon Knight, and others—turning the criminal underworld upside down.

At first, these vigilantes only came out at night, targeting criminals who were already on the wrong side of the law. The local crime groups thought they could avoid trouble by laying low. But soon, the vigilantes grew bolder, even raiding gang hideouts.

In one area, several clubs run by the Hatchet Gang were hit repeatedly. The gang members were furious, and one of their leaders even went to the police with evidence of the attacks.

This shook up the underworld. Batman was no longer just a nuisance—he was now a serious threat.

Feeling like they were losing control of their city, the gang leaders decided to hold a meeting.

The room was filled with powerful figures, including the so-called Four Kings of Jiangdu, who were known for their strength and influence.

They were determined to change things.

"This used to be our city," said Chai Yanluo, leader of the Carver Cartel. No one knows his real name, but he's feared for his gang's dominance.

"We used to run this place. Even the mayor was afraid of us. And now, we've got a bunch of costumed crazies running wild, and we can't do anything about it."

The other three leaders exchanged looks, and then a small, thin man with a sharp face spoke up. His name was Yamada, leader of the Edge Syndicate.

"Chai Yanluo, we agree with you. But these vigilantes are tough. Batman and the others are hard to catch—they often take on whole teams of our guys by themselves. We're out of ideas."

"So what?" Chai Yanluo shot back. "Does that make them unbeatable? We've all fought our way to the top, stepping over countless obstacles. We've faced worse and never backed down. I've been through hell, and that's what made me who I am today.

Do you think a bunch of costumed nutjobs should scare us off? A guy in a bat suit and a Dracula cape is supposed to make us run? We need to fight back."

The other three leaders were quiet for a moment, feeling a bit embarrassed. Then Brother Yan, head of the Jade Gate Collective, spoke up.

"You're right," Brother Yan said. "But the problem is we've never faced anything like this before. Whether it's the police or gang wars, we weren't ready for this."

"Ha, that's just an illusion they've created," Chai Yanluo said confidently. "All this talk about being invincible, flying, or having super strength—it's all tricks. I've seen it before. It's an old tactic.

People love to believe in rumors. A few wild stories can turn something ordinary into a myth. It's like how we used to make up stories about the old days.

To me, they're nothing special. Just a bunch of new players trying to grab a piece of Jiangdu, a city where the power is already split. They're using flashy moves to scare us, pretending to be something they're not, and trying to make us afraid.

Sure, they might have a few tough guys, but they're just cowards hiding behind masks—another group of greedy people who want our territory. In the end, they'll fall just like everyone else before them."

Chai Yanluo paused and looked around at his colleagues.

"I believe that anyone who's survived the tough times and is now on my level still has some fight left in them, right?"

His words had an effect. The others were persuaded.

They realized that if they kept going like this, they'd either end up in the hospital or behind bars like the small-time bosses before them.

None of them wanted that.

As Chai Yanluo said, this was their city, and no one could change that.

"You're right," agreed Matthews, head of the Matthews family gang.

"So, now that we're on the same page, I guess Chai Yanluo has a plan?"

"The reason we haven't fought back is that we've been too passive," Chai Yanluo explained. "I've figured out their tactics.

They like to hide in the shadows and pick off one target at a time. Our people are always caught off guard, and by the time we react, it's too late—they've already won."

Chai Yanluo had been around for a long time and had a lot of experience. Even though he hadn't faced an opponent like this before, he knew how to adapt after taking a hit.

"So, here's the plan," Chai Yanluo said with a smirk. "We'll lure them into a trap. Once they're caught, one shot is all it takes to reveal their true nature.

Just watch. I'll show you that even Batman can be taken down with a single bullet."

The other three quickly understood his plan and nodded in agreement.

But one wasn't too thrilled with the idea. He slammed the table and cursed, "What if they really are unbeatable? Then you guys would be the ones falling apart and leaving me looking like a fool."

Of course, both gangs were skeptical Even though they were allies, it was clear they weren't excited about putting themselves at risk.

"Enough," Chai Yanluo interrupted. "I know it's hard to trust each other, but we're at a crucial moment.

We have to put aside our differences and work together. Either we fight side by side or we face defeat together. Got it?"

Everyone fell silent, but they all seemed to agree.

"Good," Chai Yanluo said firmly. "Now let's go over the specific details of the plan."