Meng Chao did not really understand Phantom Bear Xiong Wei.
He only knew that the gang leader of Black Bone was a rather traditional gang member. He was used to fighting and robbing.
While most of the gangs were moving in the direction of legalization and commercialization while thinking about how to earn money, Black Bone still maintained the style of the lawless era when order had collapsed. Their pace of change was the slowest.
Jin Wanhao had been hiding in the underground laboratory for more than half a year, but Bear.Might still couldn't replace him. On one hand, it showed how powerful Jin Wanhao was, but on the other hand, it also showed how unpopular Bear.Might was.
This sort of person might not be able to make the lair better and change the living conditions of countless people at the bottom of society, including the villagers.
Lu Siya could tell what he was thinking.
"It seems we are of the same mind again."
The Queen Bee said. "Phantom Bear Xiong Wei is a low-level version of Saber Jin Wanhao. He's a fighter who lives in a society governed by law, but his brain is from decades ago. If he gets into power, he'll only bring trouble and even disaster to the lair.
"I'm not some rich lady who doesn't know the suffering of the people. Of course I can tell just how terrible the lair citizens' lives are.
"But there are plenty of problems that even Jin Wanhao couldn't solve even after spending decades on it. Are we supposed to expect Xiong Wei to act swiftly and make the lair look brand new after he takes office?"
Meng Chao's expression was grave, and he shook his head slowly.
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"Exposing Red Brows Su Lun's true colors and killing the Vortex is something that can be done quickly and decisively, but if we want to promote the integration of Leprosy Village and the lair, change the living environment of the lair in an all-round manner, guide the gangs to develop in a standardized and industrialized manner, and let all lair citizens have safe, legal, and decent jobs so that they can live dignified human lives … It's too difficult. It's not something that can be done in a day, and it's not something that traditional gang members like Phantom Bear Xiong Wei can do," Meng Chao said gravely.
"That's right. Killing the Vortex is just treating the symptoms, not the root of the problem. If the lair is still as chaotic as it is now, the gangs are everywhere, the people at the bottom of society are living in misery, and they can't see hope, then the monster civilization can send a second or third abnormal beast with more Deification Capsules at any moment. They can stir up new chaos at any moment."
"Xiong Wei can't solve the root of the lair's problem. He doesn't have the right to be the lair."
Meng Chao thought about it for a long time, but he still could not find a solution. "Big Sis Ya, you're right. But when there's no tiger in the mountain, the monkey becomes the king. Bear Might is already the most outstanding and powerful among all the gang leaders. If he doesn't have the right, then the other gang leaders have even less of the right. We can't let the lair descend into a leaderless state and become a pile of scattered sand, right?"
"When there are no tigers in the mountains, the monkeys call themselves kings. This is a problem."
Lu Siya's lips curled up, and she smiled mysteriously. "Then, are there tigers outside the mountain?"
"Outside the mountain? Outside the lair? You want to bring in a powerful fighter from outside to control the lair? "
Meng Chao was a little stunned. He exchanged a glance with A 'Ji and shook his head. "Big Sis Ya, it's not like you don't know that the people in the lair are very xenophobic. The middle and higher management positions in the gangs have always been taken up by local lair citizens. Over the years, Red Brows Su Lun has been the only exception.
"But Su Lun has Jin Wanhao's absolute trust and great support. He's also just a vice gang leader. He's also famous as the God of Wealth. He helps everyone earn money, but on the surface, he doesn't have any strength, so it's impossible for him to threaten the interests of the gangs. That's why the people in the lair tacitly allow him to exist.
"We're talking about the master of the lair right now. Which 'tiger' outside the lair can obtain the lair's trust and support and compete against Phantom Bear Xiong Wei?"
"Others can't, but if there's such a person …" Lu Siya smiled and said calmly.
"He first stopped the conflict between Leprosy Village and the gangs, and it was highly likely that both sides would end up badly injured. Then, he exposed the true colors of the monster puppets lurking at the core of the gangs and saved the lives of all the gang leaders." He killed the source of the chaos in the lair, which was the cunning abnormal beast. He successfully got rid of the flames raging in the lair and contributed greatly to the lair.
"More importantly, the previous Underground Emperor and master of the lair admired him a lot and treated him as his successor. Before he died, he taught him Golden Tooth Saber, which symbolized status and power, as well as Celestial Tyrant's Star Shattering Slash. He also wrote his will and used his blood to seal it with his fingerprints. He clearly stated that he would give the position of gang leader to this promising, talented, and selfless young man.
"By the way, this person has a pretty good relationship with the mega corporations and related departments. He also has a high-tech company that is developing really quickly under his name. He's also the chairman and director of a few large civil associations. He can help the lair attract a lot of investments and find more business cooperation opportunities. He can create more jobs. He's an even better God of Wealth than Red Brows Su Lun.
"Do you think that if such a person really exists, would he have the right to compete against Phantom Bear Xiong Wei, who's a brute with brawn but a simple-minded warrior?"
Meng Chao and A 'Ji put on the same expression.
Their eyes gradually widened, and their mouths fell open inch by inch. Their chins practically fell to the backs of their feet.
"Are you saying …"
Meng Chao's brain cells burned. He quickly thought about Lu Siya's suggestion and mumbled, "The Underground Emperor has decided that I'll be the next gang leader of Golden Tooth and lead the lair?"
"That's right. Why are you making such a big deal out of nothing? Or are you not willing to?" Lu Siya asked faintly.
Meng Chao's mind raced, and he narrowed his eyes.
He was just a soldier who charged into the enemy lines, and he could not change the trend of the world. If it was possible, he naturally wanted to have more resources, connections, and forces of power around him. The stronger he was, the better.
This was why he was willing to be the club leader of the Broken Star Club and the director of Blue Home. He was also willing to do everything in his power to push Superstar to become stronger.
The lair was indeed a chaotic place where good and bad people mixed together.
But the more chaotic it was, the greater the chance of survival. There were nearly one million citizens living in the lair. If Meng Chao could control this power firmly, he would have a heavy weight that could change Dragon City's future.
However, let's not talk about becoming the master of the lair for the time being. Was it possible for an outsider who had nothing to do with Golden Tooth to become the next gang leader?
"Before Jin Wanhao died, he treated me as his successor and appointed me as the new gang leader? Doesn't that sound a little unreliable? "
Meng Chao asked cautiously. "Will anyone believe it?"
"Looks like we've already solved the first problem. Are you willing to inherit Jin Wanhao's legacy?"
Lu Siya said calmly. "Now, let's talk about the second problem. You have to understand that whether people believe something or not has nothing to do with whether it sounds reliable or whether it's the truth. It's only related to whether people are willing to believe it or not.
"Let's talk about Golden Tooth first. They have two choices. The first is for Song Jinbo to become the new gang leader.
"The problem is, Song Jinbo's methods and fighting strength are mediocre. He can't even win against Red Brows Su Lun, much less Phantom Bear Xiong Wei. If Golden Tooth ends up in his hands, at best, it will become a second-class gang. At worst, it will fall apart. This is something even Song Jinbo himself knows.
"If you become the gang leader, you can bring in a lot of resources, connections, and fighting power from outside the lair to continue helping Golden Tooth maintain its position as the strongest gang in the lair.
"What do you think the Golden Tooth members will choose?"
"But I don't know how to manage a gang," Meng Chao said.
"This is a good thing, not a bad thing," Lu Siya analyzed.
"You don't know how to manage Golden Tooth, so you have to rely on Song Jinbo and the others. Just like the club leader of the Broken Star Club, you're just a brand and a spiritual symbol. Song Jinbo and the others can protect their interests, so they won't question or fight against you. Instead, they'll welcome you with open arms."
Meng Chao nodded slowly. "Makes sense. What then?"
"Then, there's no need to talk about Black Bone. They definitely don't want an outsider like you to appear, but it's fine. The three great gangs in the lair are Golden Tooth, Black Bone, and Poison Scorpion. Poison Scorpion's supporter is Sky Pillar Corporation. They're like fire and water with Black Bone, which is supported by Universe Corporation. They definitely don't want to see Black Bone's gang leader take over.
"And everyone in the circle knows about our relationship. That's why Poison Scorpion will support you fully," Lu Siya said frankly.
"Look at the Survival Committee. In truth, the related departments have always wanted to get rid of the lair, which is a tumor that's rooted in the depths of Dragon City. The problem is that they can't find a place to settle nearly one million citizens, and their livelihoods can't be guaranteed. That's why they have to take things slowly.
"But as Dragon City continues to develop, the government clearly can't tolerate the lair acting on its own and taking over the territory. This situation is going to continue.
"Since the Underground Emperor is already dead, there's no need for them to create a new Underground Emperor, much less a low-level version of the Underground Emperor.
"By the looks of it, compared to the wild and untamed Phantom Bear Xiong Wei, you're a war hero who lives in the hospital for the abnormal beast research department and works well with the related departments. Aren't you a much more suitable candidate?
"It's the same logic for the nine great mega corporations.
"In the past, Jin Wanhao might have been controlled by the mega corporations, but even if he signed the Underground Alliance, he maintained a relatively high level of independence. He didn't side with any of the nine great mega corporations, which is why the nine great mega corporations tolerated his existence.
"As for Phantom Bear Xiong Wei, he's too closely tied to Universe Corporation. His Black Bone is practically a subsidiary of Universe Corporation, and it has no independence at all. Since it's rather domineering, it has also offended the gangs supported by the other mega corporations countless times. If they had a choice, the eight great mega corporations aside from Universe Corporation wouldn't want Xiong Wei to take over.
"We might have a good relationship, but Superstar under your name is still very independent and has worked with a lot of mega corporations aside from Sky Pillar Corporation. You also have a good relationship with Universe Corporation's Shen Yupeng. That's why Universe Corporation might not oppose you.
"By the looks of it, everyone aside from Black Bone thinks that you're a more suitable candidate to become the master of the lair than Xiong Wei. You've also obtained Jin Wanhao's acknowledgment and legacy. You have Golden Tooth Saber and Celestial Tyrant's Star Shattering Slash. True gold fears no fire, so what else do you have to worry about?"
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