Of course, things like encountering Han Long's prison break attempt and Qin Fang sweeping away six mercenaries with a gun are obviously impossible to investigate.

Otherwise, Elder Long wouldn't have dared to meet Qin Fang so brazenly.

As for his bodyguards, while they seemed quite capable—a number of them being retired soldiers—they still paled in comparison to mercenaries who skirt the edge of life and death every day.

Not to mention that the mercenaries Han Long had enlisted were all famous within the mercenary world. Han Long would never allow this prison break mission to fail.

If his escape plan fails, he'll face formal sentencing and be sent to that demonic prison to serve his time—and breaking out again wouldn't be so simple.

The fact that Qin Fang single-handedly eliminated six of Han Long's mercenaries during an attempted break nearly caused the entire operation to collapse. Qin Fang's skill speaks for itself.

These bodyguards don't even measure up to those mercenaries—let alone standing a chance against Qin Fang.

This explains why the bodyguards were preparing to draw their guns, yet Qin Fang acted as if he hadn't noticed at all, not even giving them the slightest attention.

Because Qin Fang could easily take out these bodyguards before they raised their guns—and could even massacre everyone around Elder Long in mere seconds.

Still, doing so held no significance and would go against the purpose of his visit. Naturally, he wouldn't resort to such measures...

"Yes, I can cure him..."

Qin Fang declared decisively, the confidence in his eyes compelling belief—even Elder Long was momentarily stunned by such assuredness.

"I assume Elder Long has already investigated my background. I came to Hong Kong Island this time to heal someone because... I am a doctor!"

Qin Fang's identity was complicated, holding multiple roles due to his vast array of skills, and being a doctor was one of them—a fitting role to take advantage of now.

Not long ago, Qin Fang was detained by the police for illegal medical practice. Many witnesses saw him in Saint Mary's Hospital at the time. Though the incident was later proven to be a misunderstanding, Qin Fang's medical expertise was undeniable and easily verifiable.

Even though Elder Long wasn't entirely privy to this, Wang Hu was, and he quickly leaned in beside Elder Long to relay the information.

At that moment, Elder Long's expression visibly changed; his gaze toward Qin Fang softened significantly.

Brother San Shui had been driven mad, which damaged Elder Long's authority—a blow unlikely to shake his stronghold but did spark inevitable murmurs among the ranks.

Initially, Elder Long intended to use Qin Fang as a display of dominance, but Elder Song's emergence forced him to restrain himself. Not only did he dare not act rashly, but he also couldn't afford to antagonize Qin Fang too severely.

Even though he felt deeply aggrieved, Elder Long could only grit his teeth and endure—at worst, he'd face a few unpleasant whispers here and there.

Unexpectedly, with this sudden turn of events, if Qin Fang could truly cure Brother San Shui, it would make resolving the situation significantly easier.

Once Brother San Shui returned to his typical activities, the rumors would dissipate naturally, and the matter could be addressed in the most amicable manner possible.

Elder Long wouldn't need to confront Qin Fang or offend Elder Song, nor would he need to fear challenges to his authority—all in all, an excellent resolution.

As for Brother San Shui's resentment? He could bear it alone. At most, Elder Long would reward him with a little extra territory, thus wrapping things up rather smoothly.

After all, aside from Elder Long's status, Brother San Shui had always held the lowest position amongst the figures in the hierarchy—he wouldn't dare defy Elder Long's wishes.

Settling matters with Brother San Shui would simplify the entire affair.

Of course, it all hinged on whether Qin Fang could cure Brother San Shui's madness and restore him to his former self—albeit with a somewhat bruised spirit.

"What's your true motive? Speak!"

But there's no such thing as a free lunch, and Elder Long—who had spent decades navigating the Martial World—understood this better than anyone. He easily saw through the fact that Qin Fang had additional motives at play.

Healing Brother San Shui made negotiations possible but had to respect Elder Long's boundaries. Otherwise, he'd rather let Brother San Shui remain a fool for life than compromise his own interests.

"This ties into my second purpose for seeking you, Elder Long..."

Upon hearing Elder Long's question, Qin Fang's face broke into a faint smile. Things were always smoother when conversing with a smart person—not so much when dealing with a dimwit like Brother San Shui, which was nothing short of exhausting.

"I'd like to propose a small collaboration with you, Elder Long..."

Elder Long, seasoned by decades in the Martial World, immediately caught onto Qin Fang's intentions. However, Qin Fang, rather than attempting to cover up his motives, casually smiled and spoke outright.

"Collaborate?"

Elder Long was slightly taken aback, clearly unsure of Qin Fang's meaning, though he sensed an underlying complexity.

"Indeed, collaborate..."

Qin Fang nodded, confirming his stance with certainty.

"Elder Long is the leader of Xin'an, and Xin'an is the largest underground syndicate on Hong Kong Island. I wonder—what are Xin'an's primary sources of income?"

Rather than directly elaborating on the nature of the collaboration, Qin Fang posed this question, leaving Elder Long momentarily perplexed.

Elder Long instinctively grew cautious. After all, Xin'an was entrenched in the underworld, albeit with Elder Long having already legitimized much of his operations. However, their foundations clearly remained illicit.

Especially regarding their most lucrative ventures—which were undeniably in illegal domains...

Given Qin Fang's unfamiliarity, Elder Long was naturally reluctant to engage in an overly candid dialogue.

"Elder Long, even if you don't say it, I can guess—it's nothing more than drugs and arms trafficking, isn't it?"

Qin Fang chuckled, fully understanding Elder Long's cautiousness. It was to be expected—only a fool would spill truths during a first meeting, so he proactively laid things out.

Elder Long neither confirmed nor denied this...

"Elder Long also knows that I've come from inland, and I have no interest in the arms trade. As for the other... that's precisely what I want to collaborate on with you."

Qin Fang's expression remained unchanged as he spoke calmly, almost indifferently.

"Hmm?"

As expected, Elder Long's demeanor shifted. Even for a seasoned underworld overlord like him, eliciting full transparency was no easy feat.

"You may be disappointed then. Elder Long engages in entirely legitimate business ventures—I steer clear of illegal dealings. You'd best seek someone else..."

Clearly, Elder Long wasn't comfortable with Qin Fang's background. Though Qin Fang had Elder Song's backing, Elder Long wasn't about to jeopardize himself over it.

"Elder Long, I heard that just a few days ago, Southeast Asia's biggest drug lord Han Long escaped prison on Hong Kong Island... Allegedly, he's still here due to dealings with the Zhu Lian Gang regarding a transaction connected to the Little Island. And my collaboration proposal concerns this very deal..."

Qin Fang seemed unperturbed by Elder Long's stance, stating his case calmly and steadily.

"A betrayal from within?"

Upon hearing these words, Elder Long couldn't help but change his tone, his voice betraying unmasked astonishment.

"No, no, no... How could it be considered a betrayal?"

Qin Fang chuckled casually, waving his hand dismissively and maintaining his usual composure as he spoke.

"Because Han Long is about to die. Naturally, this transaction will fall through—but someone still needs to take over the goods…"

"Han Long is going to die?"

Elder Long's confusion deepened. He cared less about the goods and more about Han Long's impending demise—this revelation couldn't be ignored.

Who was Han Long?

As Southeast Asia's leading drug lord, Han Long's stature and influence far exceeded Elder Long's own; the notion of his death seemed implausible.

"Indeed, because... I intend to kill him!"

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