In terms of overall strength, the Triad ranked first—this was indisputable. When it came to single-handed combat, not a single one of the three major syndicates—the 14K, Hung Hing, and the Big Circle Gang—was a match for the Triad. That was why Chen Jiongming dared to make such a fierce threat.
After the meeting ended, Hong Xin, Ye Jiakang, and Han Long did not leave. Chen Jiongming possessed great seniority and high status, and coupled with the Triad's immense power, the three of them respected him and gave him face; they certainly were not afraid of him! If Hung Hing, the 14K, and the Big Circle Gang united with the sole purpose of dealing with the Triad, the Triad would not be able to fend them off.
Hong Xin, Ye Jiakang, and Han Long all had their own concerns. If they could not give their gang members an accurate timeframe—it might be fine for a short while, but if there was no news for a long time—not only would the three of them lose faith in Chen Jiongming, but the gang disciples would trust him even less, and some people would inevitably make a big fuss over this matter. Hong Xin, Ye Jiakang, and Han Long agreed on a deadline: once the time arrived and there was still no concrete news, they would cause a ruckus as expected; even if they chose not to, others would certainly force them to do so.
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