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Survival of the Antagonist
Part 56 Once the underground emperor!

Part 56 Once the underground emperor!

Steve's pupils involuntarily contracted, and he couldn't help but stand up in shock. "Liu Gang?"

This name was certainly not unfamiliar to Steve; in fact, eight years ago, this name was known to everyone!

Liu Gang.

He was the true underground emperor of Haicheng City.

Unlike Steve, who claimed to be the leader of Haicheng’s underground forces, Zhou’s position was still threatened by various rival factions ready to challenge him at any moment.

Liu Gang, on the other hand, had achieved absolute dominance over all the factions!

His influence even extended to other regions of Linzhou, placing him on equal footing with many major families, and he was at the height of his power.

Anyone who dared to cross him faced inevitable destruction.

But eight years ago, at the peak of his power, Liu Gang suddenly vanished without a trace.

Rumors circulated that he had died, while others speculated that he had gone abroad... But one thing was certain: the once-dominant shadow looming over all underground forces in Haicheng had disappeared!

With Liu Gang’s departure, the power and assets under his control fragmented.

His assets were divided among various major families, and the remaining forces were either absorbed or supported by others.

Steve, who was supported by the Li family, used his abilities to become the most powerful force among the numerous factions in Haicheng.

Although Liu Gang was gone, the search for him had never ceased.

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Too many people wanted him dead!

The prominent families didn’t like having a shadowy figure on equal footing with them, and they were also concerned that if Liu Gang were to return and rise again, he might seek revenge for their division of his assets and power.

Likewise, the underground forces disliked having someone overshadowing them, blocking any opportunity for advancement.

As the current leader of Haicheng’s underground forces, Steve was naturally one of the people who least wanted to see Liu Gang make a comeback.

Steve’s eyes flickered with uncertainty as he tried to gauge Li Ze’s intentions.

“So, Mr. Fang means...”

Li Ze stood with his hands clasped behind his back, gazing out the window. He smiled lightly and said, “Don’t overthink it. The Li family has worked hard to support your rise to this point. Do you really think they would give up on you?”

“Since I’ve informed you about Liu Gang, it’s obviously so that you…”

He didn’t finish his sentence.

However, the astute Steve understood Li Ze’s implication and breathed a slight sigh of relief. “Rest assured, I will send people to eliminate him!”

Li Ze turned back to him. “Don’t be careless. Liu Gang was a skilled killer when he retired; I can give you one more piece of information... about the reason for his retreat.”

“Young Master Li, please go ahead,” Steve said respectfully.

He was genuinely curious.

What could make Liu Gang, who had been so formidable at the age of thirty, ruling the underground forces of Haicheng with no equal, abandon everything and leave?

Li Ze smiled and said, “It was because of a woman.”

“A woman?”

Steve looked puzzled.

Li Ze explained, “That’s right. Liu Gang met a woman he deeply loved. She wanted a peaceful life, so he gave up his status and power to be with her. She is now his wife, and they chose to live a quiet life away from the limelight.”

Steve felt a sense of absurdity.

To give up everything he had for a woman?

Then Li Ze added, “This is actually a key point for you to exploit, understand?”

Steve immediately grasped the implication and a cruel smile appeared on his lips. “Got it.”

He promptly began contacting his subordinates to devise a plan.

Li Ze watched Steve busy with his arrangements, a trace of mockery and disdain in his eyes.

Over the years, with increasing power, Steve’s ambition had swollen, even daring to show his fangs to his master.

“The Li family needs a loyal and capable watchdog, not a vicious dog that might turn on its master. So, Steve can no longer be retained.”

“I haven’t lied. The Li family won’t abandon the power we’ve painstakingly cultivated, but we can replace the controller to ensure the force remains under our control.”

Steve, excitedly planning, remained oblivious.

He had no idea who the true target of this hunt was!