In the days that followed, Xiao Zheng returned to the hotel where Leng Ruobing was staying. During these days, Leng Ruobing had been busy discussing the details of a cooperation with Lan Ganhen from the Jewelry Federation.
At Lan Ganhen’s side, there naturally was a translator, so Xiao Zheng did not go over to help.
He still had some matters to attend to.
Hozon had harmed his people from Sky Net, and it couldn’t just be left at that.
After resting for a day or two, Long Qie had mostly recovered and came to find Xiao Zheng, asking, "Mr. Xiao, what should we do next?"
Xiao Zheng gave a faint smile, confident in his approach, yet he said nothing. Instead, he asked, "What do you think we should do next?"
This was a test for Long Qie.
Long Qie spoke gravely, "If I’m not mistaken, Hozon must be looking for reinforcements now."
Xiao Zheng’s eyes lit up slightly as he asked, "Why have you come to that conclusion?"
Long Qie thought for a moment, then slowly said, "Hozon is extremely ruthless and sinister. Right now, he surely is thinking of how to get revenge. And his influence in Southeast Asia has been uprooted by us,
making it impossible for him to launch an attack anytime soon. Under these circumstances, if he wants revenge, the only way would be to seek reinforcements! And with his capabilities, finding reinforcements shouldn’t be difficult."
Xiao Zheng smiled faintly.
It seemed that after the incident at Gourd Mouth, Long Qie had indeed grown a lot.
In the past, if Xiao Zheng asked these questions, Long Qie would just scratch his head, then look at him with innocent eyes, unwilling to think for himself.
Now, Long Qie had begun analyzing the enemy’s characteristics and subsequent movements, gradually transitioning from a "brave warrior" to a "wise general."
This was what Xiao Zheng was pleased to see.
"Your analysis is very good. So, in your opinion, whom do you think Hozon will seek next?" Xiao Zheng asked with a smile.
Long Qie slowly uttered a few words:
"Vietnam, Yama Hall!"
This was a country with a long history. Throughout its thousands of years, it had always been a tributary state to Huaxia, even using Chinese characters.
Although it was established in modern times, thanks to thousands of years of cultural influence from Huaxia, it was considered a formidable nation with various terrifying forces.
Yama Hall was among the best of them.
Vietnam Yama Hall was one of the four major underworld forces in Southeast Asia, alongside Divine Axe of T-country and Myanmar Legend, with significant influence.
Its leader, Wu Dengyong, though slightly less capable than Hozon, was also a figure not to be underestimated, a formidable local chieftain.
In the study of Yama Hall, a group of fierce-looking men in black stood.
Wu Dengyong, however, was addressing them.
"Here in Vietnam, our Yama Hall’s influence has reached its limit. And in Southeast Asia, underground forces like Legend and Divine Axe are not weak.
If we want to expand, we will inevitably encroach on their interests, which would trigger a bloody and violent war."
Wu Dengyong sat behind the desk, spoke solemnly, "So, we now face an important issue, which is deciding where Yama Hall goes from here."
A sharp-looking young man stood up and said, "I heard that recently, both Legend and Divine Axe have clashed with Sky Net. Divine Axe’s leader Annie died, and their entire organization was almost uprooted. And Legend’s Hozon also suffered heavy losses."
"Myanmar and T-country have now formed a power vacuum, presenting a great opportunity for us to expand!"
Wu Dengyong, however, shook his head and said, "Not good."
The few people in the room all showed puzzled expressions.
They all knew that this leader of the Yama Hall was extremely ambitious. He had always been suppressed by the legend from Myanmar and felt dissatisfied.
Now that Southeast Asia had formed a power vacuum, it would be obvious to anyone that Wu Dengyong would definitely get involved. But what did they hear?
Wu Dengyong actually said: Not good!
"Don’t let immediate benefits blind you," Wu Dengyong said indifferently. "What kind of force is Sky Net? Could our Yama Hall ever compete with it?"
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly, unable to deny it. Sky Net was an emperor-like force in the underworld, while their Yama Hall could at best be considered a local lord.
"So, leader, do you have a plan?" the previously shrewd young man couldn’t help but ask.
Wu Dengyong smiled faintly and uttered a few words, saying, "Wait and see how things unfold!"
"Wait and see how things unfold?"
Everyone was stunned.
They did not understand the meaning of Wu Dengyong’s words.
Perhaps others did not understand, but Wu Dengyong’s mind was clear as a mirror.
Now that Sky Net had stepped into Southeast Asia and was directly clashing with Hozon’s legend, what choice did he have?
His natural choice was to wait and see how things unfolded, for Sky Net was a prohibitive existence to contend against!
And the legendary Hozon, after years of trials, was also tremendously formidable.
What choice did he have now?
Suddenly, just then, the room’s door was knocked on.
While everyone’s hearts were still reeling, hearing this knocking sound made them somewhat irritated, their eyebrows slightly furrowing. However, Wu Dengyong simply smiled faintly and said, "Alright, let’s end today’s meeting here. You all go back and think carefully about what I said today."
Everyone bowed and left the room.
Once everyone had left, the person who had knocked earlier entered Wu Dengyong’s room and said, "Leader, Hozon has arrived, he wants to visit you."
Hearing this name, Wu Dengyong was visibly shaken.
Immediately, he put on a smile that was not quite a smile and told the man.
Soon, he led Hozon into the room. Wu Dengyong waved his hand, and the man left the room, closing the door behind them.
Wu Dengyong laughed heartily and stood up from his seat, warmly welcoming Hozon and said, "An honored guest arrives, it’s a pity I didn’t meet you further away."
Wearing gold-rimmed glasses and exuding a refined and gentle demeanor, Hozon smiled and said, "What are you saying, Master Wu? With the relationship the two of us have, do we need such formalities?"
It turned out, Hozon and Wu Dengyong had quite a good relationship!
Initially, the legends and Yama Hall often clashed. But since Hozon came into power, he changed strategies, forming alliances and building relationships with the various powers in Southeast Asia. Under his skillful management, he maintained pretty good relationships with the leaders of the major forces in Southeast Asia.