Top Grade Immortal Emperor in the Flower City-Chapter 549 - 559 A Lifetime of Shadows

Que Huzhe was also someone who had experienced turbulent times and could be considered a significant player in his own right, but today, he was truly frightened.

The severed head on the ground, with eyes bulging out and traces of blood on its nose and mouth, wasn't that Gama, the one who ruled the area as its king?

This former rival, whom he had been unable to stand up to, constantly suppressed by Gama and known by countless people as the perennial runner-up.

How often had he wanted to personally cut off Gama's head to wash away his humiliation, but time and again he realized the large gap between himself and this ruthless man.

And now, this enemy he viewed as his greatest opponent had been beheaded?

"Did you kill him?"

Que Huzhe took a deep breath and then settled back into his office chair, but Ye Ling could see that his legs were clearly shaking, whether from nervousness or excitement.

Ye Ling shrugged his shoulders, "He wanted to kill me, so I had no choice but to kill him. It's that simple."

"You think that by killing Gama, I will give you a thirty percent share? Isn't that a bit too fanciful?"

Que Huze's tone was lacking in confidence, making him seem somewhat uneasy, while Ye Ling on the opposite side just smiled, stood up, walked over to his desk, leaned forward slightly, resting on the desk.

"If I dared to come here, it means I was sure of my footing!"

"First, he was your big enemy. Having helped you slaughter him, you now have the chance to swallow up all his business and power!"

"Second, if I could kill him, I could also kill you, so don't think about threatening me. Killing any one of you would be all too easy for me."

"Third, isn't the point of living to make money and lead a happier life? So, you wouldn't want to turn your back on money."

"I've helped you secure a big market, so you should be grateful to me. It's only right."

"Moreover, I could kill him, or I could kill you, or even back another person to take over, ensuring they would be even more ruthless than Gama. You must believe that in this region, there are many who aspire to be Gama."

"There will also be plenty who are willing to sell their freedom, their souls, and their dignity. Do you believe me?"

Ye Ling's words were like a sharp knife, plunging deeply into Que Huzhe's heart. He opened his eyes wide, wanting to argue, but found that he had no grounds or strength to speak.

Gama was dead, and the forces guarding him had almost never been weakened. But now, the severed head was not a deceit.

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"What do I need to do?"

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Que Huzhe stood up, his mind made up. Since the man before him had already paved the way, why shouldn't he just follow it?

Resist?

Perhaps that would come at an even greater cost, a cost Que Huzhe wasn't sure he could bear.

More importantly, it seemed the greater benefit was his for the taking. With Gama dead, his territory, businesses, and all else would fall into his own hands.

If he could fully swallow all of Gama's assets, then his power would grow to a terrifying scale, potentially even surpassing Gama at his prime.

At that time, whether the name Que Huzhe could become a symbol, a glorious name in this region.

"What you need to do is what you've always wanted to do. Gama is dead, and none of his top men survived. So, I think your world will truly begin to unfold,"

"All I want is a mere 30% equity stake. I'm not greedy, but I also don't hope to see someone else walking down Gama's old path one day. Believe me, I absolutely have the capability!"

As he spoke, Ye Ling let out a faint smile and turned to leave. When he reached the sofa, he casually picked up a persimmon and chewed on it for a bit, "This is very sweet."

"Oh, by the way, my woman is called Wang Ningmei. You should know her. So, let's have her take care of my 30% equity stake."

After finishing his statement, Ye Ling's figure slowly disappeared outside the door, leaving behind a Que Huzhe with a complex expression in his eyes.

After Ye Ling left, several burly men walked straight into Que Huzhe's room. Just as they were about to speak, their eyes suddenly bulged, staring at the glaring human head on the floor.

"Alright, stop looking. Go gather all our brothers. I think for the next while, we've got work to do!" Que Huzhe said somewhat excitedly. After so many years, the suppressed feelings inside him were finally about to erupt; he had finally found a place to stretch his legs!

The burly men inside the room immediately realized what he meant, each one of them thrilled. They nodded and hurried out.

Que Huezhe, known as the perpetual number two, now had his mind filled with excitement and Ye Ling's image, along with his smile that was sharp as a knife.

Many years later, Que Huzhe, who had lorded over this region for years before his death, personally inscribed his epitaph.

My whole life, I lived in his shadow, from birth until death, no one was as powerful and terrifying as he was.

Of course, this is a story for later. For now, after Ye Ling returned to the hotel, he briefly explained the situation to Wang Ningmei. After all, she would be the one managing that 30% equity stake in the future.

"Tsk, tsk, you really know how to chew someone up without spitting out the bones. But I like it. Many people are coveting the wealth here, so that 30% equity stake is probably going to break Que Huzhe's heart."

A 30% equity stake was already substantial. You have to understand that although Que Huzhe owns 70%, he still has to spend to maintain people, so what he actually gets is only about 30% to 40%.

"Smart people should generally know how to choose, which means he is precisely a smart person,"

Ye Ling gave a slight smile and then waved his hand, "Let's not talk about this anymore. When are we going to see this so-called Prince?"

"Tomorrow, let's go tomorrow. It's probably going to take a day's travel," Wang Ningmei said after thinking briefly, and Ye Ling nodded, his eyes suddenly sharp. After sorting out these matters, it looked like he really would have to take a trip to Baowan.

The Four Seas Gang, the Liu Family, perhaps this time, they no longer needed to exist.

The next morning, Ye Ling, Ao Hongchen, and Wang Ningmei took a taxi to the city where the Prince was located.

A certain city, an important city in Jiang City, this distant city also gave birth to numerous distinguished people who once galloped from the wilderness to the grasslands.

By the time Ye Ling and the others arrived in this city, it was already evening. They got out of the car and found a hotel with a nice environment to settle down temporarily.

"Later, the Prince's servants will come over. It's not easy to meet such an important person. You have to make his men happy, otherwise, you won't get to see him," Wang Ningmei said with a slight smile. On the other side, Ye Ling found it amusing, "Wow, what an attitude."

Descendants of the Qing dynasty, still so high and mighty nowadays, I wonder how prideful he must feel when reading about modern history, seeing the humiliation of his ancestors.