Upon hearing this, the young man named "Luo Ting," whose face was covered in red totem-like tattoos, turned grim. He got up from the ground, stood up, and gritted his teeth, saying:

"Fatty Huang, do you want to die?"

For him, the fat man's words not only mocked him but also hit a nerve:

What does it mean to have trained in the Blood Realm for many years? It means that he has trained in the Blood Realm for many years but has not mastered spiritual energy and has not met the requirements for advancing to the Dan Realm.

The round-faced fat man, known as Fatty Yellow, smiled kindly: "We're all on the same side, what's the point of fighting and killing each other? We should stay united and be more peaceful."

Chen Jing was unsure of the situation. He had initially thought he had acted somewhat impulsively, but he hadn't expected anyone to stand up for him. After briefly observing the people in both camps, Chen Jing understood the situation, then, feeling rather bored, he sat down next to Dao Nan.

Luo Ting's face darkened with anger, the tattoos on his face dimmed and glowed, his arms swelled uncontrollably, his muscles burst open, scales gradually seeped from his fingers, and his nails grew long and turned black.

"Alright, Luo Ting, calm down for a bit," someone said.

That person was someone Chen Jing knew well; Luo Jiu was the one who first approached him and invited him to join the Black Hand gang.

Seeing Luo Jiu speak, Luo Ting finally found a way out. He snorted coldly and sat down sullenly.

Luo Jiu smiled at Chen Jing, who understood and returned the smile.

Fatty Huang didn't look at Luo Jiu and Luo Ting, but smiled at Chen Jing: "You're really fierce, daring to directly confront Luo Ting. He's the one most likely to break through to the Dan realm and become a core member."

Chen Jing shook his head: "I don't have the magnanimity to not retaliate after being insulted. Anyway, thanks."

When Huang Pangzi heard Chen Jing thank him, his eyes narrowed: "My name is Huang Yuanyuan. We hunters, who are scavengers, have always been looked down upon by them, so of course we should help each other. If you don't mind, you can call me Brother Huang."

Huang Yuanyuan… Chen Jing remembered this somewhat peculiar name and replied earnestly, “Brother Huang.”

Dao Nan said from the side, "Brother Huang's father is Huang Yuanlong, the number one hunter, who was a Dan Realm warrior who helped us during the trial."

"I see..." Chen Jing nodded and thanked him again.

"Don't confuse me with my dad." Huang Yuanyuan waved her slightly chubby hand and smiled sheepishly, "He often says 'I don't have a son like you,' so I don't acknowledge him as my dad either, hahaha. If you want to thank him, go find him. I won't accept it on his behalf."

The father and son seem to have a good relationship. Chen Jing thought to himself, and casually asked:

What's the story behind Narodine?

"Who knows, maybe he feels you're a threat to him." Huang Yuanyuan shook her head.

"Threat? What threat?" Chen Jing was a little confused.

Dao Nan gestured with his lip in that direction. Chen Jing looked over and realized that Zhang Taoying was standing on his side of the group, and it seemed that she was already getting along quite well with them, quietly comforting Luo Ting.

She didn't greet Chen Jing when he came in earlier.

Chen Jing was both amused and exasperated, unsure of what to say.

However, Chen Jing had already noticed Zhang Taoying's talent for socializing. When Mo Wuge first led them on their mission, Zhang Taoying and Mo Wuge had only known each other for a short while, yet she was already able to stand safely at the back of the group with Mo Wuge.

There was nothing to criticize; Chen Jing just found it amusing and helpless.

The ordinary members waiting on this floor were not changed much by Chen Jing's interlude. Many of them were still playing cards, chess, chatting, drinking tea, and eating peanuts with their friends.

Although it was called a meeting, Chen Jing knew that such meetings actually had nothing to do with ordinary members like them. They just needed to wait here until the core members finished their discussions and then hand over the follow-up tasks and arrangements to them.

After a while, the door opened again, and Black Hand Lu Gang, wearing a black wide-brimmed hat and light armor, walked in on his iron boots.

Everyone stood up, whether out of respect or politeness, and called out, "Chief."

To Lu Gang's left was a beautiful woman with long black hair and cold features. To his right was Li Si, a woman with red hair, a smiling face, and wearing a light blue dress. Behind these three were Huang Yuanlong, Mo Wujiang, Li Si in full armor, and He Lili.

Chen Jing looked around and realized that he recognized them all.

It is said that the core members of the Black Hand gang never exceeded ten people. Excluding He Lili, six people have appeared here. Most of them should have appeared. Those who haven't appeared may have their own things to do and couldn't make it, or there are simply only six of them.

Lu Gang, the mastermind, stood on the slightly elevated wooden platform in the middle of the floor and nodded in response to everyone.

"Our Mafia gang is now facing unprecedented challenges!"

"The Black Flag Assassins have received help from an unknown hostile force. So far, we still haven't been able to capture any of their members to avenge our brothers and sisters who died on the big ship."

"At the same time, the Black Flag Assassins and the unknown forces behind them will certainly not give up because of one failed operation. They will definitely look for another opportunity to attack us."

Chen Jing listened from below, his expression serious.

"We will split into two groups. One group will be responsible for defending the large ship and other strategic locations, while the other will head to Meijing City to collect various spiritual materials." Lu Gang of Black Hand said with a proud expression, "Some of you may know, and some may not, but Miss Pan Ya has recently broken through to become the third Qi Realm expert in the Black Hand gang. She can use the spiritual materials you collect to create all sorts of spiritual artifacts and puppets, greatly enhancing our combat power. Miss Pan Ya has already informed the core members of the specific details. The task of collecting spiritual materials will be carried out by me, Li Si, Huang Yuanlong, and me."

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