Liu Yutong’s move was undeniably ruthless, instantly intimidating the senior elders of the Righteous Alliance.
Had this happened in their younger, more reckless days, they might not have been so terrified. But time had long since worn down the edges of these seasoned underworld figures. After all, they were no longer the lone wolves they once were, with nothing to lose. Nor were they still at the age where they could shout, "Fight if you disagree, life and death don’t matter."
Now, they had families, careers, children, and substantial savings. Their primary concerns were making more money, retiring comfortably, and leaving behind wealth for their descendants.
In other words, they were far more afraid of dying now than they had been in their youth.
So when Liu Yutong staged this brutal display of "killing the chicken to scare the monkeys," some of them were already trembling in fear.
Of course, credit was due to Scarface for playing his part so convincingly. His acting was impeccable—proof that Er Kun had trained him well.
As for where the blood packs came from—well, wasn’t it perfectly reasonable for members of the Ten Thousand Dragons Society to carry fake blood supplies?
Before the elders could even voice their surrender, an even more despairing scene unfolded.
The wail of police sirens suddenly echoed outside, followed by the arrival of seven or eight officers, led by District Chief Qi Wei.
Wu Rong and the others, especially Wang Shi, were instantly elated at the sight of the police. Pointing at Liu Yutong, Wang Shi shouted, "Officers! Her—it’s her! She killed a man in broad daylight! Arrest her!"
In the past, they would have avoided dealing with the police at all costs—cops showing up never meant anything good. But now, the officers seemed like saviors, radiating warmth and security.
The crime scene still bore traces of blood, Scarface’s "corpse" remained untouched, and with so many eyewitnesses, the evidence was undeniable. Surely this was enough to secure a conviction?
Wang Shi could almost taste vengeance. The others, too, felt relieved that they wouldn’t have to pledge loyalty after all.
But their hopes were doomed to be crushed.
The district chief, a man of considerable authority, walked over to Scarface, crouched down, and checked for a pulse. He was confirming the truth, though he already knew Liu Yutong wouldn’t leave such an obvious loose end. Still, caution never hurt.
Just in case.
But, as expected, there was no "just in case."
Just as everyone thought Liu Yutong was about to be hauled away, Wang Shi, still kneeling, scrambled to his feet, pointing at her and bursting into triumphant laughter.
"Liu Yutong! You never expected the cops to show up, did you?!"
"You thought you were the final victor, but you’re nothing but a clown!"
"Liu Yutong! You’re finished! Hahahaha—"
Qi Wei raised a hand and barked, "Take him away!"
Wang Shi, hearing the order, laughed even harder. "Liu Yutong, when they execute you, I’ll be there to watch—"
Before he could finish, a pair of handcuffs snapped around his wrists. He froze.
"Hey—what are you doing?! Why are you arresting me?!"
"You’ve got the wrong guy! I didn’t kill anyone! It was her—Liu Yutong!"
"This is unjust!!!"
But the officers offered no explanation, dragging him away by force.
Wu Rong and the other Righteous Alliance elders were stunned.
Wait—Liu Yutong was the one who killed someone! We saw it with our own eyes!
Why arrest Wang Shi?!
Sure, Liu Yutong had accused Wang Shi of orchestrating the assassination of their former leader, Pan Xing, but she’d admitted there was no evidence. Without proof, wasn’t that just suspicion?
They were more inclined to believe this was Liu Yutong’s way of eliminating a rival by pinning the blame on him.
But soon, they understood the "reason."
The police chief turned to Liu Yutong and said, "Next time, don’t make it so bloody. It’s easy to misunderstand."
His meaning was clear: Keep the theatrics toned down. They’d nearly drawn their guns.
Liu Yutong nodded obediently. "Uncle Qi, we’ll be more careful next time."
"Good. Clean this up yourselves."
Qi Wei then glanced at Gao Min, who stood beside Liu Yutong, before ordering his men, "Wrap it up!"
And just like that, the police left.
Taking nothing with them—well, except for Wang Shi.
Wu Rong and the others: "???"
Seriously? Not even pretending anymore?!
A man died! Even if you’re colluding, at least put on a show!
Has the world really gotten this insane?!
But no matter what they thought, their hearts only grew colder.
Ice-cold.
No wonder Liu Yutong had expanded the Ten Thousand Dragons Society so rapidly.
Now it all made sense.
She had connections.
Powerful ones.
They’d dealt with officials and cops before, but at most, it was subtle maneuvering—and even then, favors weren’t guaranteed.
And back in their prime, they’d never have dared to stage a corpse in front of the police!
But Liu Yutong?
Her actions shattered their understanding of the world, blasting past all limits.
This girl wasn’t just audacious—she was downright lawless.
The "corpse" was still lying there!
The cops barely glanced at it—well, they did glance, but only to arrest a scapegoat before leaving.
Clearly, Wang Shi was that scapegoat.
Once Qi Wei and his team were gone, Liu Yutong had Scarface carried out.
Then, the white-clad young men sprang into action—fetching water, scrubbing, mopping—their movements swift and professional.
Within minutes, the meeting hall’s floor was spotless, every trace of blood erased.
But the cleaner the floor became, the more terrified Wu Rong and the others grew.
Damn, this wasn’t their first time doing this!
This series of calculated strikes shattered the elders’ psychological defenses completely.
What followed was simple.
They were taken away one by one for private "talks" and statements.
Their accounts would later be verified, but under normal circumstances, they wouldn’t dare lie.
Because Liu Yutong had another card up her sleeve—the ledger Er Kun had maintained from the start. If their confessions matched the records, their honesty would be confirmed.
By the time the Righteous Alliance’s elders finished spilling their secrets, they staggered out of the meeting hall, trembling.
The last sliver of sunset had vanished below the horizon.
Someone, gazing at the darkened sky, muttered, "Night has fallen."
The others nodded grimly.
"Yes… it certainly has."
Though they spoke of the weather, the true meaning behind their words remained a mystery to anyone.
.............
In the following period,
the Yishe Association underwent a thorough internal purge. Every high-ranking figure within the organization "willingly" submitted their pledge of loyalty.
With that, Liu Yutong and her allies achieved complete and absolute control over the Yishe Association, successfully orchestrating a regime change.
The new figurehead leader of the Yishe Association—Scarface.
Liu Yutong not only refrained from taking the top position herself but also deliberately suppressed the news that the Wanlong Society had effectively taken over the Yishe Association.
Originally, the Yishe Association had been the top underworld organization in Bright Pearl City. Had it not been for internal discord and a series of mishaps, none of the other gangs could have held a candle to it.
Managing a gang became exponentially harder as its ranks swelled, especially with members who thrived in the lawless underworld.
Moreover, to some extent, it was hard to believe that Liu Lei's downfall had no connection to rival factions.
After all, where there are people, there are conflicts—no one wanted to see a single power dominate unchecked.
If those lurking enemies ever learned that the Yishe Association and the Wanlong Society had become one family, many would likely lose sleep over it.
Even if Liu Yutong insisted that her Wanlong Society was just a legitimate business and not a criminal syndicate, there was no telling whether others would buy that story.
It wouldn’t be surprising if someone resorted to extreme measures against her—even if it meant using illegal firearms.
To play it safe, it was better to keep a low profile for now and let Scarface take the heat.
Once enough evidence was gathered, once the higher-ups finally dispatched a special task force, and once Qi Wei’s uncle secured a core position within that task force—
then, and only then, would she restore justice to Bright Pearl City!
