Chapter 177：The Black Fox Crisis

On the 5th floor of Misa Hall.

'Black Fox' sat behind a large desk, his expression gloomy.

His right arm was in a cast, and his mouth had a bruise.

The leaders of various branches in the room were also injured, sitting dejectedly.

Nan Ruoyi still wore her fitted, elegant qipao, quietly standing behind Black Fox.

The room was dimly lit, and Nan Ruoyi's face was hidden in the shadows.

"Boss, are we just going to swallow this?"

"Today, they came to our door, even smashing up the headquarters!"

"Yes, if things go on like this, how will our Black Fox Gang hold its ground in Haishi City?"

"We've lost all face!"

"Boss, I just got news that they've started to seize our territory!"

The various branch leaders were all fuming.

'Black Fox' lit a cigar, its glowing ember intermittently illuminating his bruised and troubled face.

He was deeply conflicted!

In today's legal society, the underworld was no longer a respectable profession!

There were no longer many young people foolish enough to join the underworld, dreaming of making a name for themselves!

Although his Black Fox Gang had established itself as the leader of the underworld in Haishi City.

He could only mobilize around 200 underlings!

Meanwhile, their opponents had sent 300 people at once, including some skilled fighters!

The Black Fox Gang had no strength to resist at all!

Not retaliating would mean the Black Fox Gang would lose all face.

Retaliating, however, might make things even worse!

'Black Fox' glanced surreptitiously at Nan Ruoyi, seeking an answer.

But Nan Ruoyi remained silent!

'Black Fox' was increasingly agitated!

Ring ring...

The phone on the desk rang.

Caller: Uncle Qi.

Uncle Qi and his six sworn brothers were the older generation leaders in the underworld.

Now they had retired from the frontlines, leaving the underworld affairs to the younger generation.

But they were still highly respected.

All the major leaders in the underworld regarded these seven brothers as elders.

Any rash action had to be reported to these seven elders for approval.

The underworld in Haishi City also maintained some unwritten rules under their coordination.

'Black Fox' straightened his expression and pressed the answer button.

"Uncle Qi."

On the other end of the line was a voice aged but authoritative, "Ah Fox, we've already heard about what happened on your end."

'Black Fox' frowned, "Uncle Qi, since you know, what's your take? Is what they're doing according to the rules?"

"Sigh..."

The voice sighed, "Rules or not, they're fearless and reckless. They don't even regard you or us old-timers!"

"Ah Fox, to be honest, they came to the council to visit us old guys."

"They were extremely arrogant!"

"Old Third disagreed with their approach, and they ended up severely beating Old Third's men and storming out in anger!"

'Black Fox' was stunned, "They dared to assault Old Third's men in front of you?"

The voice bitterly chuckled, "Ah Fox, even we old guys had to swallow our anger."

"They are not to be trifled with. You can't afford to provoke them!"

"Their boss is no ordinary person!"

"Take my advice, let them have the territory..."

"Otherwise, with their methods, they might even take your life!"

Hanging up the phone, 'Black Fox' trembled slightly!

Bang!

In a fit of suppressed rage, 'Black Fox' slammed his fist on the table.

He stood up abruptly!

Ignoring Nan Ruoyi's instructions, he gritted his teeth and said, "I've never endured this kind of indignity in my life!"

"I refuse to believe that these outsiders can really challenge my entire Haishi City!"

"Brothers, gather our men. I'm going to lead them to fight back. Today, it's either him or me. I'm going all out!"

The underlings' eyes flashed with a determination to face death. "Okay, boss, we're with you!"

'Black Fox' took a deep drag on his cigar and turned to Nan Ruoyi, saying, "Ruoyi, you should stay out of this fight. Don't interfere with the boss's matters!"

"You don't know, we men can't stand this kind of grievance. We have to fight it out."

Then, 'Black Fox' with a complicated expression and a somber voice added, "As for you, having served me for so many years, you've endured hardships if not made any contributions. If something happens to us brothers, don't think about revenge."

"Pack your things and go home. Whether you live as a young lady or a wife, just don't come back!"

The underlings were a bit stunned by this.

It took a moment to understand.

The boss was also deeply loyal and was arranging a fallback for his woman!

Only Nan Ruoyi understood clearly.

'Black Fox' was heading into a deadly situation!

She hadn't expected that, at this critical moment, the man who had been her puppet for six years would be roused to such a heroic spirit!

But in front of all the underlings, 'Black Fox' didn't want to reveal his true identity as the boss, and instead spoke in this 'reverse' manner.

Nan Ruoyi hesitated.

She knew the stubbornness of these people; once it escalated, even a herd of oxen couldn't pull them back!

But Nan Ruoyi didn't have a better solution!

She was the eldest daughter of the Nan family, could she call on her family?

Impossible!

If her father knew about this matter,

He would immediately put Nan Ruoyi under house arrest.

Then, with a wave of his hand, he would swiftly wipe out the entire Black Fox Gang!

No one would survive!

Nan Ruoyi glanced out the window subconsciously.

She held her phone in her hand, hesitating for a long time, but didn't send a message.

In this situation, even if she called him, he probably wouldn't be able to resolve it properly.

Then.

Nan Ruoyi sighed softly, preparing to follow 'Black Fox'!

But just as 'Black Fox', holding a machete, was about to step out the door, his expression suddenly froze.

Then, 'Black Fox' gave a slight nod and silently stepped back!

A young man in a white shirt slowly walked in.

He said nothing.

In the tense atmosphere, he seemed like a gentle spring breeze!