"Well, we all knew the importance of the topographic map. So naturally, we followed the discipline of special operations. Everything was on a need-to-know basis. Qin Feng came a long way with the map on his person and he hasn’t been in contact with anyone else. He is now in Tianhe, working as a bartender and taking care of Xiao He's sister. He has been so wasteful with his time. He says that it was Xiao He’s dying wish to take care of his sister, but I’m guessing he may actually have taken a liking to her.” He said with a soft chuckle. He was very observant.

 

Where there are people, there are relationships.

 

In the Golden Quad group, Qin Feng was the captain. Green Dragon would never envy him. Qin Feng was indeed very gifted in all respects. Green Snake was a woman, and his favorite. However, Xiao He suppressed Green Dragon at every turn. The two men had always been estranged from each other, but because they were members of the Special Forces, they never argued with each other for the sake of their mission and the interests of the Republic.

 

Therefore, Green Dragon hadn’t felt much with regards to Xiao He's death. As for taking care of his sister, he thought that was a ridiculous extreme.

 

"Green Dragon, the Golden Quad team only exists in name now. You have been in the army for many years; your skills are excellent. When it comes to ability, you lose to no one. Have you ever thought about moving forward? Do you want to remain an unsung hero in this kind of dangerous and risky business? Do you want to stay in your current anonymous position, with limited command for the rest of your life?" Gu Shaoyun asked softly.

 

"Sir, what do you mean?”

 

Every moment of every day, Green Dragon would think of a different environment where he could thrive. He had accomplished numerous achievements in the military over the past few years. Since he had no solid background and his family was poor, he had to rely solely on his abilities, strengths, and dedication. The special combat team was flashy, but in the end, it was not a role that had any potential for future growth. At any moment, they could lose their lives without getting what they deserved.

 

Gu Shaoyun, who was over half a century old, saw through Green Dragon’s thoughts and pat him on the shoulder, laughing. "Every man has ambition and wants to move up in the world," he said. "This is not a disgrace."

 

"Sir, are you saying there’s a chance of moving up from here?"

 

Green dragon's eyes glimmered with excitement though he maintained his composure.

 

"I’ll be honest with you, I believe that you’d lead the Super Warfare Team better than Qin Feng. He is too emotional and sentimental. In the military, such characteristics only get in the way. I had you all make many difficult decisions and after it all, I'm more reassured by the choices that you make."

 

"Sir, I would... but Qin Feng's contributions and loyalty to the Republic over the years are obvious to anyone who knows of our exploits. I can't just...."

 

"As his immediate superior, I certainly know better than you what kind of special combat team is more effective at accomplishing a task! You are better than him as a Special Forces leader, I’m certain of it! You’ll just need to do a few things first."

 

"Whatever it is, I’ll do it, even if it’s seemingly impossible!" Green Dragon beat his chest with a fist, full of confidence.

 

"First, I’m going to need you to bring back Shark Kun's list of drug trafficking strongholds on the mainland," Gu Shaoyun said coldly.

 

"I mentioned that when I met with Qin Feng, but he refused and said he would give it to you directly. He said there might be a lot of big issues involved," said Green Dragon.

 

"Big issues? Hah I’m afraid to say he’s fooled you. He just wanted to take credit for his work."

 

Gu Shaoyun went on, "This list is important and you must get it back by any means necessary. I don’t care how you do it, just bring me the list! Do you understand?"

 

Green Dragon was stunned for a moment. "Any means?"

 

"Yes. Even if it means you have to kill for it."

 

Green Dragon’s heart thumped. He could not believe the commander’s behavior. He was torn, but if this was the only way he could move forward, did he really have a choice?

 

Kill Qin Feng?

 

How had it come to this?

 

He couldn’t believe the mission he’d just been set on.

 

----

 

In the brilliant manor of the most magnificent villa district in Tianhe City.

 

The hall lights were bright in the single-family manor. Ji Jiangshan had been playing mahjong the whole night and had just returned to his house.

 

Ji Dongchen and some of his little brothers sat at home, smoking in frustration.

 

Ji Jiangshan learned about his son's worries and was furious. "You bastard. All you know is how to get in trouble. How many times have I told you? Our family’s only concern right now is to go clean. We cannot be mixed in with that kind of people. Don't provoke Zhao Jun! Why don't you listen?"

 

"Dad, you can't blame me. It was Xiao Jinhua who took charge of the Free Man Bar. She simply did not welcome us! She shouted at me in the bar and said my brothers and I were nothing. Zhao Jun considers us nothing but small fries, and she said...”

 

Ji Dongchen had to go home to inflame and agitate people above him whenever he encountered a tough problem. He would often provoke his father to come out and settle everything. As long as his father was on board, there was nothing he couldn’t settle in Tianhe City.

 

"What else?"

 

A trace of tears appeared in Ji Jiangshan's eyes. He had always been a gangster. Now his family had to change the way they lived in order to survive, but if someone had truly irritated him and wanted to challenge his authority, then he would go easy on them.

 

“She said that you started up with the help of a few big shots. Everyone knows about the bad things you did in your early years. She also said that if you hadn't sucked up to those few big shots, you would have never risen above running the street stalls!"

 

Bang!

 

An ashtray crashed on the ground. Ji Jiangshan was angry. What annoyed him most was when others who did not like his disgraceful past would talk about it behind his back. Those years were a shameful stain on his family history, but they were also a historical imprint that could not be washed off.

 

"Xiao Jinhua is a lousy woman hired by Zhao Jun. How dare she say such words! Damn it. She regards me as nothing more than a low life?"

 

Whenever Ji Jiangshan got angry, his two thick eyebrows would rise up, showing a ferocious countenance.

 

He was a lounge lizard in his early years, part of the first batch of riffraff in the early days of Tianhe City. "Even when I still played with a kitchen knife and chopped people up, Zhao Jun was nothing! How dare such a lousy woman challenge me?"

 

"Father, my gang is tough. We aren’t afraid of anyone! You give the word, and I’ll get together hundreds of people, and take the Free Man Bar down!!!"

 

Ji Dongchen was a domineering rich kid who was born into wealth and power. He never considered the consequences. Nevertheless, he was Ji Jiangshan's only son. No matter what wrong he did, his father would help him, as long as he was in the right mood.

 

He simply could not get over the indignance of being bullied by a waiter. He would never rest until he reclaimed face!

 

Ji Jiangshan looked out of the window, yawning, “It’s almost dawn. Go to sleep first. When we wake up, I’ll ask someone to call Zhao Jun."

 

After all, he was experienced. There was a cost to smashing up a venue. This wasn’t the old days. You couldn’t act randomly. You had to carefully consider the consequences ahead of time.

 

Zhao Jun was not easily bullied. Years of operating the underground industries in Fengyang made him very adaptable. Since his subordinates would dare say those things, it proved that he must often brag in front of his people. Any bragging was not done without a bit of truth behind it. If Zhao Jun did not have considerable strength to back his words, he would not dare to be so arrogant.