Lin Xueyi had just announced the second management approach.

Yang Fei also took the opportunity to elaborate on Lanting Group's long-term planning.

When the big shots present heard that Yang Fei was planning to expand and renovate the Dianjiang Pier in Yannan and build the Dianjiang Economic Development Zone,

all the big shots' eyes shone bright.

Such a massive project, how much profit would it bring to Lanting Group?

Especially the profits from the completion of Dianjiang Pier, they were unimaginable.

This was what truly meant to make big money.

The few million in profit that one held in their hand each year seemed nothing compared to the major moves of Lanting Group.

At that time, everyone present would get a share of the pie.

The benefits everyone would receive far exceeded those small-scale, petty gray incomes.

Moreover, being a legitimate large enterprise, there was no longer any need to live in fear and fawning over the relevant authorities.

In an instant, the way everyone looked at Lin Xueyi changed completely.

From initial disdain, to latter fear.

But now, the big rascals' gaze towards Lin Xueyi turned into one of worship and devotion.

The so-called Mortal World, after all, is a world of interests.

Hungry eyes, sharper than scissors.

All present were the roughest of the rough.

It took everyone less than a minute,

to figure out the benefits and profits of merging into Lanting Group.

Qing Yang and Li Shun, including Bai Shengwu, some of the more insightful big rascals, took a longer view.

With the social management system of the State of Huaxia becoming more complete and legal construction more refined,

many gray businesses, in fact, had lost their future.

Transitioning and whitewashing was the only way forward.

And seizing the olive branch extended by Queen Lin was the best opportunity to transition.

After Yang Fei finished speaking, almost all of the big rascals were moved.

Qing Yang and Li Shun were the first to choose to merge into Lanting Group.

Bai Shengwu followed closely behind, then Zhang Yuan and others.

In an instant, before the great hall, there was nothing but harmony.

The tense standoff just moments ago vanished without a trace.

If it weren't for the eight bound big rascals with swollen faces and broken limbs,

hardly anyone would believe that just before, these people had nearly come to blows, fighting for life and death.

Of course, Yang Fei and Lin Xueyi weren't accepting just any business.

For example, the black coal mine business of Lai Wuyou from Yancheng, Yang Fei and Lin Xueyi flatly refused.

Lai Wuyou was so anxious that he swore oaths and pledged vows to no avail.

Beyond that, the drug business that Golden Buddha had long controlled, he would cease to engage in from that moment.

All related profit chains, no matter how tempting, were cut off entirely.

For a long time, Yan Wuxin was in charge of the drug trafficking channels.

On the pirate ship, he witnessed firsthand Yang Fei destroy tons of drugs by fire.

His heart was greatly touched, and he resolved to wash his hands of the business.

This underworld meeting began with vendetta and bloodshed.

But by the time it ended, it had turned into a harmonious gathering.

From that moment on, Lin Xueyi firmly secured her position as Queen Lin.

And the Shan Province Underground World, after brief chaos, returned to unity.

After the meeting was over, the funeral for Golden Buddha began.

In the Underworld, Golden Buddha was a figure both righteous and nefarious.

But in various social circles, Golden Buddha Ma Yihong was a well-known philanthropist and a powerful business investor.

Upon the announcement of his death, not only the big shots of the Underworld came to pay tribute.

Even more, were notable figures from all walks of society who came to mourn.

The death announcement was made by Three Swords.

And naturally, Lin Xueyi presided over the funeral ceremony.

Lin Xueyi, wearing a formal black dress, recited the eulogy in front of Golden Buddha's spirit.

"Esteemed philanthropist, investor, and scholar of Buddhism, Mr. Ma Yihong, died of severe injuries from a car accident."

"We gather here to bid farewell to Mr. Ma forever."

"May he be elevated to the Jile World, free from worries and pains, to attain great joy and ultimate bliss..."

Yang Fei, along with everyone else, bowed in front of Golden Buddha.

He was reminded once again of Lin Zi and his other comrades who had sacrificed themselves and could not help but feel a deep sorrow in his heart.

After the public memorial, the thirteen Big Rascals all bid farewell to Queen Lin one after another.

Aside from the five Big Rascals, everyone else was either injured or maimed.

They all urgently needed to be hospitalized for treatment.

Everyone agreed to gather in Yannan on the third day of the following month.

To discuss major decisions like merging into Lanting Group.

Lin Xueyi and Yang Fei also didn't hold them back.

Yang Fei believed that after seeing the true strength of Lanting Group,

these Big Rascals would probably not even run away if beaten with a big stick.

After a fierce battle with the White Dragon Envoy,

everyone from the Three Swords, Yan Wuxin, Qiu Yidao to the Five Ghost Kings, had suffered severe injuries.

The Three Swords, Two Gods, and Five Ghost Kings also needed time to heal.

In fact, it was Yang Fei, that darn kid, who had the most severe injuries.

But his recovery speed was also the fastest.

During these three days, he practiced the Turtle Extreme Heart Method every day.

Allowing the Essence Qi within his body to slowly nourish his internal organs.

His internal organ injuries had already much healed.

The Three Swords and others were also seriously wounded.

Yang Fei took some time out of each day to perform acupuncture on everyone, stimulating their bodies' self-healing abilities.

After three or four days, Yang Fei confirmed that the injuries of the Three Swords and the others were no longer serious.

He then returned to Yannan with Lin Xueyi.

For Lin Xueyi, though the Provincial City and Liucheng were nice, they weren't her home.

Only Yannan made her feel attached.

Queen Lin's reputation resounded throughout the entire Shan Province Underground World overnight.

However, for Zhang Lifang and Su Yinxue,

Lin Xueyi was still the same kind and elegant Sister Xueyi, with no changes at all.

And Lin Xueyi herself didn't think her status was anything remarkable.

Lin Xueyi brought gifts for both Zhang Lifang and Su Yinxue.

The three women sat in the hall, chatting about everything under the sun.

Yang Fei thought of Xiao Xuanya and felt a sourness in his heart.

He had once indirectly inquired about Xiao Xuanya's whereabouts and traces from Lin Xueyi.

According to what Lin Xueyi said,

one day, two of Xiao Xuanya's friends came to the villa looking for her.

The three of them spoke some very strange words.

After Xiao Xuanya left with the two friends, she never returned.

Later, Yang Fei's master Shou Jing Gong came over.

He relayed the message that Xiao Xuanya had gone abroad for a trip and told everyone not to worry.

Of course, Yang Fei understood what was happening.

Those so-called friends of Xiao Xuanya were likely people from Xuan Ying Pavilion.

Xiao Xuanya voluntarily allowed herself to be captured so as not to implicate Lin Xueyi and the other three women.

Thinking of Xiao Xuanya's coquettish and charming smile,

Yang Fei's heart was filled with an inexplicable sense of guilt.

"Xuan Ying Pavilion, I will not let you go,"

thought Yang Fei to himself.

Actually, ever since Yang Fei returned, Su Yinxue and Zhang Lifang had been somewhat distracted.

Although they were chatting with Lin Xueyi, they were secretly observing Yang Fei's expression.

Seeing him unhappy, they too felt down.

Just then, the sound of the doorbell came from the villa's entrance.

Looking at the surveillance video, Yang Fei saw that it was Fan Yi who had arrived.

He opened the villa gate.

Fan Yi hurriedly walked in, greeting Su Yinxue and the other three women.

He held an envelope in his hand and handed it to Yang Fei.

"Shou Jing Gong has come, he wants you to find him at the address inside the envelope,"

"He said there's a very urgent matter to discuss with you."

"Damn it, that old Silver Stick must be keeping an eye on me; no sooner do I return to Yannan than he shows up,"

Yang Fei cursed under his breath, secretly delighted.

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