Chapter 856: Sweeping All Before Them!

Dawson was genuinely beginning to feel afraid. Ever since he learned that Li Yi was backed by that Eastern superpower—and that the nation was willing to take decisive action when necessary—he had been filled with trepidation toward Li Yi.

After all, no matter how powerful a corporation might be, it could never stand up to the will of a major power—especially one that was a “big bully” with a permanent seat on the Security Council.

Judging by Li Yi’s current menacing demeanor, he was clearly well-prepared, and his target seemed to extend beyond just the Gusta faction.

With that in mind, he said urgently, “Li, please believe me—this has nothing to do with me or anyone else at the British Investment Group. Please don’t…”

Before he could finish, Li Yi cut him off: “You say you weren’t involved—do you really think I’d believe that?”

“I swear in the name of God, we at the British Capital Group truly have no intention of opposing you. Henry and the Liu family acted on their own; they do not represent our alliance!” Dolsen said solemnly.

“I don’t believe in God, so your oath holds no credibility for me…”

Just as Dalson thought Li Yi was determined to take drastic action against them, Li Yi changed his tone and said, “However, since you took the initiative to come see me today and have shown considerable sincerity, I may choose not to take action against you!”

“Thank you, Mr. Li…”

But Li Yi changed his tone again and continued, “Dorson, although I won’t take action against you, Henry and the Liu family must pay the price!”

“Li, how do you intend to punish them?”

“Gusta hired a hitman to commit murder, and Henry and the Liu family acted as accomplices. They will face the full force of the law!” Li Yi said coldly.

“The law?”

Hearing this, Dolsen breathed a slight sigh of relief; if left to Li Yi to handle, this matter would indeed be difficult to resolve.

But if it were left to the law, there would be far too much room for maneuver—after all, Hong Kong’s legal system held little deterrent power over colonists like them.

However, when he saw the smirk on Li Yi’s face, he immediately knew the matter wasn’t that simple.

“Mr. Li, what conditions must be met to spare the lives of Gustave and Henry?” Dolsen asked cautiously.

“There are no conditions, but I want to see the sincerity of your family and the forces backing Henry!”

Li Yi then added, “But it’s too early to discuss this now. Let’s wait until the dust settles. What if Gusta ends up winning?”

A wry smile flashed across Dolsen’s face. Facing an opponent like you was truly a despairing situation.

You know all of Gusta’s hidden cards—how could he possibly win!

“Mr. Li Yi, is there anything I can do for you? Or rather, what should I do now?” Dolsen asked.

“You don’t need to do anything. Just go home as usual and wait for the police to come knocking!” Li Yi said indifferently.

“Right… If there’s nothing else, I’ll head back now!”

“Alright, go ahead…”

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Late at night, the bustling Hong Kong Island suddenly fell silent!

In the city, however, the Li family estate remained brightly lit.

Key members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce had all gathered in the Li family’s living room, sipping tea and chatting.

Yet everyone’s gaze kept drifting, intentionally or not, toward the telephone sitting nearby!

Because just ten minutes earlier, Huang Lixing had issued a surprise order to all operational teams, launching a manhunt for the South Monkey Syndicate—which boasted over a thousand members—as well as the 12 elite European assassins hiding within the syndicate’s various branches, and more than thirty elite mercenaries.

Huang Lixing served as the overall commander of this operation, while Yan Guangming, Yang Wenguang, Jin Junze, and others acted as frontline commanders.

Not only had they devised a comprehensive battle plan, but they had also mobilized their entire force and deployed all the military supplies they had secretly stockpiled.

Ten minutes into the operation, not only had no news come in, but there wasn’t even the sound of gunfire from outside, which began to cause the group some concern.

“Brother Li Yi, why haven’t we heard anything yet? Could something have gone wrong?”

“It’s too quiet. I just can’t shake this uneasy feeling!”

“You’re telling me…”

Seeing the worried expressions on everyone’s faces, Li Yi said calmly, “Everyone, please stay calm and just wait patiently!”

Li Yi knew the combat prowess of Yan Guangming and the others; the peak combat strength of light infantry was not something a bunch of nobodies could stand up to.

Besides, silence doesn’t necessarily mean no progress. After all, our army excels at employing a wide range of tactics.

Assaults, covert infiltration, and even special operations to take out key targets are all common tactics. It doesn’t always have to be a fierce, all-out battle; sometimes, quietly getting the job done demonstrates true strength.

“Ring-ring-ring…”

Just as everyone was still analyzing Li Yi’s words, the phone in the living room suddenly rang.

Li Futao immediately stepped forward, picked up the receiver, and said, “This is Li Futao. Who’s calling?”

Although they knew it was impolite to linger while the host was on the phone, Li Yi, He Dongying, Bao Chuanwang, and the others didn’t leave; in fact, they all crowded around.

At that moment, Huang Lixing’s excited voice came through the receiver: “It’s me, Old Huang!”

“Old Huang, how’s it going over there? Is everything going smoothly?” Li Fuzhao asked urgently.

“Smooth, very smooth!”

Huang Lixing continued, “Just a moment ago, our men infiltrated the South Monkey Gang’s headquarters directly. Without firing a single shot, we took over their headquarters. Not only did we wipe out a 16-man mercenary squad, but we also took out four assassins. Those monkeys suffered heavy losses—39 of them were quietly slit at the throat, and the rest were all taken prisoner, including the South Monkey Gang’s boss!”

Li Yi immediately asked, “What about the other fronts? Any updates?”

“No word yet, but we’re currently preparing reinforcements for Captain Yan and Captain Jin. We’ll let you know as soon as we have any updates!” Huang Lixing said.

“Alright, stay safe yourself!” Li Yi urged.

“Don’t worry about it. I know how to keep myself alive!”

With that, Huang Lixing hung up the phone.

By then, the atmosphere in the living room had finally lightened up a bit; everyone’s faces showed a hint of a smile, and their tone of voice had become a little more relaxed.

After all, the South Monkey Gang’s headquarters was the enemy’s strongest stronghold; the remaining branches were far weaker than the headquarters.

Capturing the South Monkey Gang’s headquarters was like cracking the hardest nut—it meant they already had at least a sixty percent chance of success.

Sure enough, the good news kept coming one after another.

By 1:20 a.m., the last South Monkey Gang branch in Causeway Bay had been taken.

With this, the Southern Monkey Gang’s headquarters and all eight of its branches had been completely overrun by Yan Guangming, Yang Wenguang, and their team, marking a resounding success for the operation.

For this operation, they deployed two companies totaling 280 personnel, launching simultaneous assaults on 11 targets.

In less than half an hour, they had wiped out the Southern Monkey Gang, which boasted over a thousand henchmen.

Additionally, the operation resulted in the elimination of eight assassins from Europe, with four captured alive. Of the 34 elite mercenaries, 19 were killed and 15 taken prisoner—not a single one escaped.

As for Aegis Security, of the 280 personnel deployed, only one suffered a sprained ankle while pursuing the enemy; the rest suffered no casualties. The entire operation could only be described as sweeping and decisive.

When the news reached the Li family villa, all the key members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, including Li Futiao, were stunned, and the look in their eyes toward Li Yi had changed.

They had originally assumed that Shield Security was merely a front Huang Lixing used to house his henchmen, but now it was clear that was not the case at all. How could those thugs from the Blue Dragon Gang possess such formidable combat prowess?

Clearly, this was directly linked to Li Yi—or rather, to the forces backing him.

However, Li Yi offered no further explanation. Upon learning that Yan Guangming and his team had secured evidence proving that Gusta, Henry, and their associates had hired hitmen, Li Yi immediately dialed the Governor’s Office.

At this point, he couldn’t let his own men handle it anymore; it was time for the Governor’s Office to step in. Otherwise, the company’s annual tax payments of tens of billions would have been paid in vain…

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