After nodding to Xu and his two companions, the four men took their seats.

Li Chengfeng and Jin Rugo sat side by side on one side, while the man in the sharp suit with a cold expression chose a seat on the other side.

The man, dressed in light-colored clothes and with a refined demeanor, sat calmly at the head of the long table.

At this moment, it is immediately clear who Liu Xingxing is and who Zhou Zheng is.

Then, Zhou Zheng slowly opened his mouth. His voice was deep and magnetic, as if it had an irresistible charm.

"It has indeed been more than a year since the last collective meeting of the official residents of Block City. The main reason for gathering everyone today is to check on everyone's recent situation and to discuss some major personnel changes recently."

He smiled slightly and continued, "Although I don't usually interact with everyone, I always keep up with your news."

First, I want to congratulate Xu Zhi on his promotion to the "10 of Diamonds" position. As everyone knows, the "9" and "10" suits on Paradise Island haven't changed like this for many years.

As the man paused, Liu Xingxing continued his words, looking at Xu Zhi with a serious expression.

"It hasn't changed in a long time. However... although there is indeed an unwritten rule on Paradise Island that allows violent struggles for identity, Xu Zhi, you've gone a bit too far this time."

Xu paused for a moment, then immediately stood up.

Using her pre-rehearsed words, she said somewhat defiantly:

“It’s not that I went too far, it’s that Jia Wei has gone too far! The outcome of the trial bell is already set, so I naturally won’t have any more delusions. But Jia Wei is trying to kill me, so I have no choice but to fight back in order to save my life.”

The accusation of "extermination" was pinned on a dead person, a reason that left no room for accusation.

Liu Xingxing simply looked at her coldly and said calmly:

"Is that so? Then killing Li Si was also to save your own life?"

The four executives were all looking at her seriously, their eyes full of questions.

I thought the operation to kill Li Si was kept very secret, but I never expected that the higher-ups would find out.

Xu was caught off guard and choked for a moment, not knowing how to refute.

"Do you know that because of your retaliation, our Block City has lost five official residents!"

Liu Xingxing's voice was somewhat agitated; he was almost reprimanding Xu Zhi, his tone filled with an undeniable authority.

In the eyes of these high-ranking officials, interests are not always more important than life.

However, self-interest will always take precedence over the lives of others.

Xu Yi sacrificed his life to gain access to five routes of resources from the Cube City; that's what they really care about.

Xu Zhi pursed his lips and turned his head to one side.

She knew what these high-ranking officials' purpose was, and knowing she was in the wrong, her voice softened an octave.

"So, are you all here today to denounce me?"

Zhou Zheng, acting as a peacemaker, spoke up at the opportune moment to offer words of comfort:

"The matter is settled, and we cannot change it. We are not here today to interrogate you. You are a key member of our Block City, and that is an indisputable fact."

He patted Liu Xingxing's arm to comfort her.

The latter quickly regained his composure, and his cold voice rang out again, "You should still have the identity cards for '4 of Diamonds,' '5 of Diamonds,' '7 of Diamonds,' '8 of Diamonds,' and '9 of Diamonds,' right? We're here to have you relinquish power."

Xu Zhitong's pupils dilated. "What do you mean?"

"Haven't I made myself clear enough? You already have the '10 of Diamonds,' what are you planning to do with these cards?"

Liu Xingxing's words were so straightforward that even Chuanliu, who was silently watching the show, was somewhat surprised.

Men are like sharp swords, always hitting the target's vitals.

When Jia handed the "7 of Diamonds" and "8 of Diamonds" to Chuanliu and Qianchuan respectively, everyone else present was already dead. This secret is now known only to Qianchuan and Chuanliu.

Therefore, it was only natural for the higher-ups to assume that Xu had hidden these two cards.

However, Xu's act of breaking the "Nine of Diamonds" for money was something he couldn't openly admit, and for a time he could only suffer in silence.

She could only awkwardly retort, "The '4 of Diamonds' and '5 of Diamonds' were what I promised to Chuanliu; I didn't have the others."

"What?"

A cold glint flashed in Liu Xingxing's eyes.

"I said I didn't have three cards left in my hand."

Xu Zhi turned his head away, his tone even carrying a hint of resignation.

Liu Xingxing stood up abruptly, her powerful aura immediately radiating outwards. "Do you think I'm stupid? Putting everything else aside, how could you not have the 'Nine of Diamonds'?"

Xu Zhi pursed his lips and gently raised his head.

Faced with the man's persistent questioning, she had no choice but to tell the truth: "My 'Nine of Diamonds' broke at the Hearts Casino. I really don't know where my 'Seven of Diamonds' and 'Eight of Diamonds' are."

"you!……"

"never mind."

Liu Xingxing wanted to say something more, but Zhou Zheng stopped her again.

Zhou Zheng paused for a moment to calm the two down, then spoke earnestly to Xu Zhi:

"Don't blame Liu Xingxing for being anxious. The elders here should know that Plum Blossom City has been coveting us for a long time. We have suffered such great losses this time, and it is easy for Plum Blossom City to take advantage of us at this time."

"Let's just let Jia's matter drop. But you need to understand, we're not pursuing this because of you, but because of him. I also want to remind everyone again that once you're involved in certain things, you're no longer under the protection of our Cube City."

Xu Zhi slowly let out a sigh of relief before sitting down.

City of Plum Blossoms?

This was the first time Chuanliu had heard of the secrets between the two cities.

Looking back now, it seems that the reason Ma Hu was warned by Qian Guan was because he had been associating too much with the people of Plum Blossom City.

Meanwhile, at Jia's manor.

"Squeak—"

A piercing sound shattered the silence of the manor, and a woman slowly pushed open the blood-stained door.

As the door opened, a nauseating stench of rotting corpses assaulted the senses, threatening to drown one in its endless stench.

The woman unconsciously covered her nose, her brows furrowed, and her eyes revealed deep disgust.

Her gaze pierced through the pervasive stench and landed on the statue of Jia Zuowei in the center of the hall.

The statue depicts Jia's tragically deceased body, his eyes wide open, with several flies perched on them and white maggots crawling all over his body.

Just then, two henchmen ran in. "Boss, we're too late! Xu Zhi and the others beat us to it. There's nothing of value left in the manor."

The woman nodded slightly upon hearing this.

Her red lips parted slightly, uttering cold and resolute words: "Burn this place down."