Starforce Warriors-Chapter 516: Three Major Gangs

“Miss Tsukiha,” Hashimoto Mako hurried forward to bow respectfully.

In Urawa Base City, the Sanshang Group, controlled by the Tsukiha family, was akin to an emperor. Even a dog of the Tsukiha family held more prestige than the leader of an average gang, let alone this young lady who was rumored to have emerged after successfully completing her secluded cultivation training.

Hashimoto Mako knew her place. She wasn’t worth a single strand of Tsukiha Yaiba’s hair. Yet, despite Hashimoto Mako’s ingratiating behavior, Tsukiha Yaiba didn’t even glance at her.

To her, someone like Hashimoto Mako was as insignificant as an ant. Tsukiha Yaiba’s gaze fell on Li Xiaofei instead.

“I told you to stay at the Tsukiha estate,” she said, a hint of complaint in her tone. “Why did you leave so suddenly?”

There was an almost vulnerable quality in her words, laced with a trace of grievance. Hashimoto Mako’s heart pounded furiously.

What is going on here? This fallen noble son actually had a connection with the illustrious daughter of the Tsukiha family? And judging by her tone, the relationship seems... very close.

At the same moment, standing behind Tsukiha Yaiba, Okamoto Takeyuki discreetly tried to signal Li Xiaofei with his eyes.

Li Xiaofei smiled at him, nodded, and said with a straight face, “That big guy behind you told me that if I didn’t leave the estate quickly, he’d find an opportunity to kill me.”

Okamoto Takeyuki’s expression froze instantly.

Damn it!

He had been played. It was clearly Li Xiaofei who insisted on leaving!

This damned commoner.

Okamoto Takeyuki burned with fury as he imagined smashing Li Xiaofei into pulp.

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Tsukiha Yaiba’s hand struck Okamoto Takeyuki hard across the face.

“Kneel and apologize to Shinzu Genshi.” The proud and commanding Tsukiha Yaiba ordered, her voice filled with anger.

“I...” Okamoto Takeyuki clutched his face, utterly shocked.

The young lady had actually slapped me in front of everyone for a lowly nobody like this? What did she think he was?

His face twitched uncontrollably, but he couldn’t form a response.

Li Xiaofei said with a hint of amusement, “Look at him: he still seems defiant. Is a bodyguard like that even worth keeping around? Why not just kill him and be done with it?”

"Very well," Tsukiha Yaiba said calmly.

Her hand grasped the hilt of the sword at her waist.

Shing!

A glint of cold light, like heavenly water escaping its sheath, flashed brilliantly. And in the next instant—

Thud, thud, thud.

Okamoto Takeyuki's head bounced on the ground. The sight left Hashimoto Mako utterly horrified. She knew Okamoto Takeyuki well. He was a high-ranking figure within the Tsukiha estate, someone who had genuinely climbed into the upper echelons of the Sanshang Group.

But now? An offhand remark from Shinzu Genshi had been enough to get him executed on the spot, without hesitation or trial.

What exactly is the relationship between Shinzu Genshi and Tsukiha Yaiba? Even if they are lovers, can such devotion justify this level of sway?

Hashimoto Mako’s heart pounded violently. She realized, with growing dread, that she had made a colossal mistake. At this moment, retreating or advancing was no longer an option for Hashimoto Mako. She didn’t even have the chance to speak. Her mind raced as she desperately searched for a way to survive.

Meanwhile, Li Xiaofei glanced at the head on the ground and chuckled. “I was just joking, but you actually went ahead and killed him? What a mess.”

Tanaka Kenichi, standing to the side, couldn’t help but lower his head in disbelief, metaphorical black lines falling over his forehead.

The young master is really something else. He was the one who suggested killing the bodyguard, and now he says it was a joke. Isn’t this just toying with everyone?

“Are you satisfied now?” Tsukiha Yaiba asked gently. “Come back with me. I need your help.”

“Did you face any danger at the Tsukiha estate?” Li Xiaofei asked.

“For now, there’s no danger in Urawa Base City,” Tsukiha Yaiba replied.

“Then why should I go back?” Li Xiaofei countered. “I’ve drifted for half my life and finally returned to my family’s home. I need to settle things here. Just look at this. Dragon Bloom, the factory my parents left behind, is on the verge of shutting down.”

Tsukiha Yaiba smiled softly and said, “That’s easy to handle. I can allocate funds and send people. I can even transfer some Tsukiha family businesses here. Whatever conditions you set, I’ll make sure this place becomes profitable and thrives in the shortest time possible.”

“What? Are you looking down on me?” Li Xiaofei said indignantly. “I may look like a pretty boy, but I’m not here to live off someone else’s generosity. I don’t need your help. I can do this on my own.”

Tsukiha Yaiba quickly replied, “That’s not what I meant. I just think you’re meant for greater things. Why waste your time on such a small factory?”

Li Xiaofei chuckled. “Don’t underestimate a small factory like this. If it’s managed well, it can grow into a massive enterprise. When that happens, it might even provide a huge boost to your plans.”

“But...” Tsukiha Yaiba frowned slightly.

Her thoughts were on dual cultivation. Practicing daily with Li Xiaofei would greatly enhance the awakening and purification of the Golden Lizard King bloodline in her. She wasn’t just planning for occasional sessions; she wanted to cultivate day and night. If Li Xiaofei stayed here, it would make the arrangements far less convenient.

“No buts,” Li Xiaofei said decisively. “You should head back. If you need my help, you can always come find me. Most of the time, I’ll be here at Dragon Bloom.”

“Alright then,” Tsukiha Yaiba said reluctantly, a hint of resignation in her voice.

Li Xiaofei was not just her protector but also her master. She had no choice but to obey. Thus, the eldest daughter of the Tsukiha family, who had come so abruptly, left just as decisively with her entourage.

Li Xiaofei turned to look back at Hashimoto Mako. Without a word, she dropped to her knees with a loud thud.

“Greetings, Leader.” She said, prostrating herself. Her entire body pressed flat against the ground, the motion accentuating her slender waist and the curve of her shapely hips. Her kimono traced an alluring silhouette on the ground.

“Well, at least you know how to behave,” Li Xiaofei remarked with a faint smile. “Stand up.”

Hashimoto Mako let out a quiet sigh of relief, knowing the immediate crisis had been averted.

She rose respectfully and carefully. The loose front of her kimono opened slightly, revealing a glimpse of smooth, jade-like skin and the enticing curve of her cleavage. This woman certainly had ample assets.

Li Xiaofei pointed toward the damaged storefront and said, “Fix everything that was broken, exactly how it was before. As for the compensation, you decide how much your life is worth and pay accordingly.”

Hashimoto Mako bowed deeply. “Understood, Leader.”

“No need to be so formal,” Li Xiaofei said casually. “Once you spend some time with me, you’ll realize I’m actually a very easygoing person. If you ever feel like I’m difficult to deal with, perhaps you should reflect on yourself instead.”

Hashimoto Mako was speechless.

“Yes, I understand,” she replied.

“Have a seat,” Li Xiaofei continued. “Tell me more about the current state of the gangs in Urawa Base City. I’m quite interested.”

Hashimoto Mako’s heart skipped a beat. She vaguely sensed the direction of Li Xiaofei’s ambitions.

This man... his aspirations are this bold?

Quickly organizing her thoughts, she began explaining.

“In Urawa Base City, there are currently three top-tier gangs, the Asura Dragon Gang, the Urawa Dojo, and the Flying Blade Stream. These three gangs are all closely tied to the Sanshang Group. Each one is supported by a major figure within the Sanshang Group.”

The Flying Blade Stream is the most powerful. It has the largest number of disciples and serves as the Tsukiha family’s direct dojo. In addition, there are thirty-nine smaller organizations dependent on these three major gangs, each controlling different districts and streets within the city.”

She bent slightly forward as she spoke, giving a detailed and thorough account of the gang situation.