Reborn in Hong Kong Island, I can see loyalty

Chapter 563 Ye Haoxuan: Casting a Long Line to Catch a Big Fish

In the lobby of Hung Hing headquarters, half an ashtray was filled with cigarette butts, and the air was filled with the smell of tea and a faint gunpowder odor.

Ye Haoxuan sat in the main seat, his fingertips tracing the open map of Hong Kong Island, his fingertips brushing against the marks of the Western District Pier and Tsim Sha Tsui, his voice deep and heavy, as if weighed down by lead:

“I’m going to Japan to see Kazuo Kusakari. It will take me no more than three days. During these three days, Hong Kong cannot afford to have any mishaps.”

Prince said loudly, "Don't worry, Brother Xuan! I'll guard Tsim Sha Tsui. Let alone the Camel people smuggling themselves in, even if the dogs of the Wo Luen Shing dare to come and urinate here, I'll break their legs!"

Han Bin flipped through the list of strongholds, his tone meticulous: "I've increased manpower at the border locations, assigning two elites to each branch on rotation. The 'White-Haired Guy's' men from the Lian Sheng casino were hanging around in Tsim Sha Tsui last night, and I've already had my men keep an eye on them. Also, Ah Hu sent word from the Mekong River that Camel has contacted his old subordinates on Hong Kong Island, apparently looking for smuggling boats in the Western District. I guess they're planning to make their move while you're away."

"Former subordinates?" Ye Haoxuan raised an eyebrow. "Find out who it is, but don't touch them yet. Play the long game and deal with the Camel's men when they land."

"Understood." Han Bin nodded in agreement.

Next, the people in charge of each area expressed their determination.

“I’ll go to Japan with you. Although Kazuo Kusakari is a man of principle, not everyone in the Yamada-gumi may respect you. With us here, we can protect you.”

Tachibana Masahito stood by the window with his hands behind his back, the scabbard of his katana brushing against his clothes with a soft sound.

“I’ll go too.” Feng Yuxiu stepped forward, his twin short swords swaying slightly at his waist. “The Kusakari family’s guards are all top-notch experts. Having more people gives us more confidence.”

Ye Haoxuan thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay, Tachibana, you and Feng Yuxiu will stay with me. Tony, you stay at headquarters and coordinate the various branches. Call me if anything happens."

Tony bowed and replied, "Don't worry, Brother Xuan, I'll keep a close eye on headquarters!"

By the time everything was arranged, it was already evening.

As Ye Haoxuan walked out of the headquarters, Qiu Ti and Luo Huiling were standing by the roadside waiting for him, each carrying a bag—one containing a change of clothes, and the other containing takeout hot dishes.

"Is the meeting over?" Luo Huiling stepped forward and handed him a bag containing clothes. "I packed a few thick coats for you. Japan is colder than Hong Kong, so don't catch a cold. Also, these are some wound medicines, all of which are effective hemostatic agents. Keep them with you."

Qiu Ti then stuffed the hot dish into his hands, her tone tinged with reproach but unable to hide her worry: "I know you're busy, this is the beef brisket I stewed, eat it on the way. Be careful when you get to Japan, if anyone dares to cause trouble, don't be polite to them. Tachibana and Feng Yuxiu are with you, so feel free to take action."

Ye Haoxuan took the bag, holding one person's hand in each, the warmth of his palm soothing the backs of their hands: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I'll be back in three days, at most three days. You two stay home and don't go out. With my men watching over you, you'll be perfectly safe."

Qiu Ti snorted, but gripped his hand even tighter: "Who's worried about you? I'm afraid something will happen to you and no one will take care of Hung Hing."

Luo Huiling smiled gently, patted his arm lightly, and said:

"Don't rush back. Take care of things first, and safety comes first. We'll take good care of ourselves and keep an eye on things at home for you."

The three walked side by side toward their lodgings, the neon lights along the roadside casting long shadows.

There were no sword fights, no scheming, only the everyday warmth of ordinary people, enveloping the three of them – this was the tenderness that Ye Haoxuan had wanted to protect most after fighting in the martial world for so many years.

Meanwhile, deep inside the Wo Luen Shing triad, the white-haired man sat at an eight-immortal table, toying with a machete in his hand, while the blond-haired man kept his head down, not daring to breathe.

"Useless! You couldn't even beat one of us with three people, and you even got kicked by Ye Haoxuan?" The white-haired man slammed his knife on the table, making the bottles on it shake. "We've been watching the place in Tsim Sha Tsui for half a month. Ye Haoxuan's trip to Japan is our chance, but you can't even say a tough word!"

The blond-haired man immediately kowtowed, "Boss, Ye Haoxuan is too ruthless, I dare not..."

"Dare not?" The white-haired man sneered and kicked the blond man. "Hung Hing is leaderless now. The prince is a brute, and Han Bin only knows how to play petty tricks. What's there to be afraid of? Tonight, you take twenty brothers to Tsim Sha Tsui, smash up Hung Hing's casino, and rob their accounting office. As long as Ye Haoxuan is not here, Hung Hing will not be in charge of the streets of Hong Kong!"

The subordinate next to him quickly advised, "Boss, Camel said they're going to launch a surprise attack on Hung Hing headquarters. If we make a move now, won't Hung Hing hold a grudge? If Camel loses, we'll be in big trouble."

"What a load of rubbish!" The white-haired man spat. "Camel has brought over two hundred men, plus some old Tung Sing members. Hung Hing definitely can't stop them. If we act now, we can seize territory and do Camel a favor. Once Camel takes Hung Hing's territory, we and Luen Shing can get a share!"

Upon hearing this, his subordinates dared not offer any further advice and nodded in unison, "Boss is right! We'll make our move tonight!"

The white-haired man's lips curled into a sinister smile as he picked up his machete: "Let's go, I'll personally lead the team and let the Hung Hing men know that the Wo Luen Shing is not to be trifled with!"

One of his subordinates hesitated for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "Boss, should we apply for it with Brother D?"

The white-haired man nodded. "I'll call him."

Outside the wooden houses along the Mekong River, the night was as dark as ink. A camel, leaning on an ebony cane, stood by the river, gazing in the direction of Hong Kong Island, his eyes almost overflowing with resentment.

Holding a secret letter, Mr. Wang walked over quickly, bowed, and said, "Master Luo, our inside source in Hong Kong has sent word that Ye Haoxuan will be leaving for Japan early tomorrow morning. Hung Hing's defenses are concentrated at the Western District pier and headquarters, while the defenses in Tsim Sha Tsui are the weakest. In addition, the old man from Wo Luen Shing is going to smash Hung Hing's casino tonight. We can take advantage of the chaos to smuggle ourselves across the border and arrive in Hong Kong Island by the early morning of the day after tomorrow."

Camel took the secret letter, read it, tore it to shreds, and threw it on the ground: "Good! White-haired guy knows how to pick up bargains. He'll help us draw Hung Hing's attention. Pass the word down, we're leaving tonight. Tell the brothers to hide their weapons. After the smuggling boat docks, we'll gather at the West District warehouse first, and then we'll take down Hung Hing headquarters in one fell swoop!"

"Understood!" King Tai replied, turning to arrange the manpower.

The wind by the river carried a fishy smell, ruffling the camel's coat. He gripped his cane tightly, his knuckles turning white: "Ye Haoxuan, I've tolerated you for so long. This time, I'll ruin your reputation and make Hung Hing disappear from Hong Kong Island completely!"