Tomb Raider: The man is in the Nine Gates, but the system insists it's the Primordial Era.

"Fairy Maiden..."

The way the visitor addressed them surprised everyone present.

However, in the blink of an eye, everyone understood why Huo Jinnian, who was known as "Fairy", was addressed as "Fairy Maiden" by the newcomer.

Because "Xian'er", "Jin Nian", and "Qi Niang" are all terms of endearment that people close to you or your family members might use.

At this time, Huo Xian'er had already taken control of the Huo family, so she needed a title worthy of her.

Fairy cannot be summoned.

Then it can only be Huo, the fairy maiden.

"The supply chain that the Huo family has been building for so many years has also been found to have problems. The higher-ups have ordered us to immediately suspend operations for rectification. If we commit the same offense again, we will be arrested and imprisoned."

"Ninth Master, our situation is similar."

The subordinates from the Nine Gates who rushed over from Changsha to report the news all gave similar messages.

The "above" they referred to had already bypassed Zhang Qishan's level, reaching a point where action was absolutely necessary.

If even Zhang Qishan was unaware of these matters, then those in power could easily find any excuse to completely destroy the Nine Gates.

The people do not fight with the officials.

Because no matter what, you can't win.

Su Mu stood beside Huo Xian'er and said, "Let's shut it down then. Sell everything you can at home. If you want to do business again in the future, you can find a legitimate and upright business. Anyway, neither of us is short of money right now."

Huo Xian'er nodded: "Go back immediately, convey my message, sell off all the businesses you have on hand that can be sold on the spot, and at the same time, cut off all previous contact with all business targets. Remember to clean up the mess and settle things properly."

Jie Jiu, standing to the side, also gave a similar order to Huo Xian'er, which was then relayed to the people from the Jie family.

They really couldn't stay in Changsha any longer.

After everyone had settled their respective "family affairs," they gathered again in the living room.

Li, sipping his tea, chuckled and said, "This matter is quite suspicious. If those people above really want to harm us, why don't they wait until we're all back in Changsha before issuing the order? Wouldn't it be better to catch us red-handed then?"

Wu Naigou nodded: "Third Master is right. It seems that the person who orchestrated this whole thing still gave Buddha some face."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

By not making a move when all the leaders of the Nine Gates were in Changsha, the other party was giving Zhang Qishan face, not wanting to put Zhang Qishan, the head of the Nine Gates, in a difficult position, and not wanting to offend the head of the Nine Gates.

As for their respective faction members, being caught and captured on the spot was not a big deal to them.

Apart from the Upper Three Gates and the Lower Three Gates, all the members of the Level Three Gates have a history of serving time in prison.

It's just jail time, not the death penalty.

These days, as long as you have money and connections, everyone is happy to turn a blind eye to such trivial matters.

The sound of footsteps echoed outside the door.

Zhang Qishan, with a serious expression, walked back from outside.

This Miao village courtyard has been temporarily rented by several people as their base.

Inside and out, it was filled with Zhang Qishan's personal guards or the forces of the Nine Gates.

Therefore, after Zhang Qishan entered, the servants served him a cup of hot tea.

Zhang Qishan took his seat, still sitting in the high position that belonged exclusively to him as the head of the Nine Gates.

Zhang Qishan looked at the calm faces of the Nine Gates leaders and said, "I think everyone has figured things out. That's right, this order cannot be disobeyed, but the other party has also given me enough face and given everyone a little face as well."

If this trip hadn't shown everyone in the Nine Gates what true military strength is and the difference between small-scale civilian forces, it would have been different.

Even after Zhang Qishan said those words, some of them might still be dissatisfied.

After witnessing the strength of a modern military force capable of overwhelming the monster even the Narrow Lady with firepower, the stubborn men of the Nine Gates all backed down.

Zhang Qishan continued, "The incident happened suddenly, and it's possible that we won't be able to return to Changsha openly. After this, we can only meet again in the martial world."

Zhang Qishan stood up and raised the teacup in his right hand.

The members of the Nine Gates all stood up and offered their tea in return.

The crowd chorused, "Then, see you again in the martial world."

Er Yuehong looked at Chen Pi: "I plan to go back to my hometown of Qianzhou with Ya Tou."

Chen Pi acted as if nothing was wrong: "Having arrived at Tianjin University, it's time for me to go out and make my own way. I can't stay in Changsha anymore; there's plenty of room for me elsewhere."

Half-Li stroked the ring on his hand: "The official report says I'm a cripple, so as a normal person, I can stay in Changsha. I can't leave now, I have a family to support."

Black-backed Old Six, with his feet on a chair, looked at the long knife in his hand: "The things I care about, the people I care about, are all in Changsha. Since I look like this in the portrait, I'll just destroy this face. I won't carry a knife often in the future. That way, no one will be able to recognize me."

Wu Naigou looked at Jie Jiu: "I've made a promise with Lao Jiu to go to Jiangnan and try our luck."

Jie Jiu nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Huo Xian'er turned her head to look at Su Mu: "How come we all have problems, but your Zhenxian Temple is completely fine? And you yourself are too?"

Following Huo Xian'er's words, everyone looked at Su Mu with equally strange expressions.

Su Mu has committed quite a few offenses recently, enough to make him infamous in Changsha.

But strangely enough, in their team, Su Mu was the only one who didn't have any problems.

Zhang Qishan spoke up for Su Mu, explaining, "Manager Su's situation is special. He provided me with a bunch of military medicines early on. Not only that, he also opened his treasury and donated the military pay of the three armies free of charge."

Everyone: "..."

They are all capable of donating money.

However, they had occupied Changsha for far too long, and the stain on their reputation could not be erased in a short time.

If the Nine Gates group remains unscathed after Changsha City begins its reorganization, then many other forces that were also eliminated will be dissatisfied. At that time, Changsha City will inevitably face another upheaval, and the people will suffer.

To catch thieves, first catch their king. The Nine Gates refers to the kingpins within Changsha City.

Huo Xian'er nodded her head as if she suddenly realized something: "Oh right, Su Mu seems to have an official position, hehehe."

Everyone: "..."

Unlike them, Su Mu was not regarded by the government as a long-standing bandit king in Changsha, but he also received a regular official position.

No wonder everyone else was being purged and eliminated, but Su Mu and the True Immortal Temple behind him were unharmed.

Zhang Qishan smiled and said, "Gentlemen, when we meet again, you shouldn't call me Manager Su anymore, but rather my adjutant, or my deputy commander, Zhang Xianzong."

Congratulations!

"Sigh, there really are differences between people. Your Majesty, look how badly I was injured saving your personal guards this time. Could you at least offer me an official position?"

"..."