Chapter 569: Chapter 569: Hongn in the Island Country_1 Chapter 569: Chapter 569: Hongn in the Island Country_1 Within the white high walls, four three-story villas were built, all featuring red bricks and green tiles that leaned towards the architectural style of Yan Country.
At the gate, there were two green stone-carved lion statues, their eyes fierce and hooves raised, exuding a majestic aura.
Atop the six-ter-tall gate hung an imposing plaque, with bold gilded characters that were strong and vigorous, stating “Hongn Branch of the Island Country.”
Xu Fan couldn’t help but feel a chill, realizing that the Wang Family was part of the Hongn.
Hongn—
Its na rang out across the globe, for it was the second most famous criminal syndicate in the world, after the most mysterious financial family on Sea Blue Star, the “Rothschild Family,” which controlled global finance.
But the Hongn was known for having a vast number of mbers, the most among criminal organizations, estimated to be well over a million.
mbers were primarily active in Arica, Ao Country, Southeast Asia, and other regions.
In other words, wherever overseas Chinese congregated, that was where the Hongn thrived.
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The Hongn were said to have evolved from the anti-Qing and pro-Ming Heaven and Earth Society, making it a genuine Chinese criminal organization.
There are nurous Hongn branches across the globe, but since the third Hongn Global Kinship Conference held in Arica at the end of the last century, the World Hongn General Assembly had been officially established, with its headquarters located at Zen Xiang Mountain in Arica.
Since its establishnt, the Hongn General Assembly has set up branches in many countries around the world.
Because they stood united with a shared mission and vision, their rapid developnt ant that every branch flourished, becoming a notable force in its locality.
Whilst browsing the internet, Xu Fan chanced upon a joke which claid that the Yamaguchi-gumi was mighty in the Island Country, inducing fear with their ruthlessness, but when they ca across the Hongn, they would imdiately cower and had no other option but to call the police, over and over again.
Despite that being just a funny anecdote without any real evidence, it still suggested that the power of the Hongn could at least be compared to that of the Yamaguchi-gumi.
However, in recent years, the Island Country branch of the Hongn had been keeping a low profile, avoiding open conflict with the Island Country’s local criminal groups to prevent attrition, leading to fewer and fewer people knowing about the Hongn.
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But in the criminal world, no one dared to underestimate the force of the Hongn, for the Hongn was a global behemoth.
Should it wish, the Island Country branch of the Hongn could instantly awaken from its slumber, becoming a roaring lion that looks up to the heavens.
The Island Country friend Li Fuqiang had helped Xu Fan find was none other than Wang Jinghu—the boss managing the Hongn Branch in the Island Country.
Thus, with the many hands of the Hongn, Wang Jinghu had the capability to find Xu Yue amidst the vast sea of people in Dongjing.
Chinese people received extrely poor treatnt in the Island Country, which led to local gangs oppressing them rcilessly, making their lives rather difficult.
Apart from having to pay taxes, they also had to pay more in protection fees than locals.
However, after the establishnt of the Island Country Hongn branch, this situation greatly improved.
Since the Hongn protected the Chinese, they naturally supported the Hongn wholeheartedly.
For this search mission, besides the Hongn mbers involved, Dongjing’s Chinatown and most Chinese who got wind of the mission were also keeping an eye out.
Many Chinese restaurants and shops owned by Chinese people even printed missing person notices, which they prominently displayed.
Xu Yue’s photo and so basic identity information were on them.
When custors were checking out, the waitstaff would politely ask if they had seen this girl.
Regarding the involvent of the Hongn, the various gangs of the Island Country paid no mind, seeing as how many gangs in Dongjing were doing the sa, the addition of the Hongn to the operation was not surprising.
“Brother Xu Fan, let take you inside,” Wang Xiaolong snapped his fingers, and the waiting attendant imdiately ca over to park the car while he led Xu Fan inside.
To the side of the gate was a small, one-story house that served as a security rest room for gate-watching and patrolling.
The burly n inside imdiately withdrew their frosty gaze upon seeing Wang Xiaolong usher soone in.
Along the way, Xu Fan saw several n in black, all with stern faces and noticeable bulges at their waists, clearly concealing weapons.
They were core mbers stationed at the Hongn Branch in the Island Country.
Soon, Xu Fan passed through the nurous attentive gazes and walked into the villa where Wang Jinghu and his family lived.
Just as he entered the living room, an elderly man in his seventies stood up from the sofa.
He was dressed in vermilion traditional Chinese attire, his hair and beard already white.
His face bore many wrinkles, but his spirit seed vibrant, and his back was still as straight as a rod.
In his eyes, a commanding presence lingered, evidently cultivated from years as a high-ranking figure.
Much like ancient emperors and generals, once they’ve settled firmly into their positions, the re sight of them could cause tremors in the hearts of the common folk, a fear without cause.
To Xu Fan’s surprise, he couldn’t detect the slightest hint of ancient martial arts aura from Wang Jinghu, clearly indicating he wasn’t an Ancient Martial Artist.
Yet, he still managed to maintain his position as the boss of the Hongn’s branch in the Island Country, which likely ant he possessed extraordinary abilities beyond the norm.
Also standing up to greet him were two middle-aged n.
The one on Wang Jinghu’s left was dressed in black and white training apparel, with a burly physique radiating a profound ancient martial arts aura, appearing to be nearing the middle stages of Grandmaster.
The man on the right, however, was tall and slender, with a gentle deanor and a pair of silver-rimd glasses on the bridge of his nose, giving him a scholarly look.
He seed more like a strategist or military advisor.
“Uncle Wang!” Xu Fan called out respectfully.
Since the man had a deep friendship with Li Fuqiang and had agreed to help him out, it was only appropriate to address him that way.
“Xu Xian nephew, it’s our first eting; please don’t be restrained, have a seat,” Wang Jinghu said with a chuckle, gesturing ‘please’ with his hand.
“Thank you.” Xu Fan sat down gracefully with Tongtong in his arms, on a luxurious sofa to one side.
Seeing this, Wang Jinghu subtly nodded in approval.
Xu Fan’s unabashed and relaxed deanor scored highly in his assessnt.
“Xu Xian nephew is too polite.
Li Fu and I have been friends for many years.
Whatever he entrusts to , this old man will certainly do his best,” Wang Jinghu said.
“I must thank you for your help, Uncle Wang, no matter what,” Xu Fan said with a slight smile.
“Ha ha…
well, rest assured, nephew.
It won’t take long for your sister to be found,” Wang Jinghu patted his shoulder, then added, “During this ti, make yourself at ho here.
If there’s anything you need, don’t hesitate to ask.”
“…”
What followed was a pleasant conversation.
Xu Fan quickly learnt the nas of the two middle-aged n: the ancient martial arts practitioner was Zhu Mofeng, currently the top expert of the Hongn’s branch in the Island Country.
The scholarly middle-aged man was Chen Quanying, a strategist who managed Hongn’s affairs in the Island Country.
Together, they were Wang Jinghu’s trusted left and right-hand n.
Wang Xiaolong, Wang Jinghu’s only son, born when he was in his forties, would take over the reins here if he proved himself capable.
However, the current Wang Xiaolong seed more like a trendy kid caught up in the thrill of life, very much in a self-indulgent phase; it would likely take him several more years to be able to stand on his own.
After chatting for a while, seeing that Xu Fan seed a bit tired from the journey, Wang Jinghu asked Wang Xiaolong to take Xu Fan to the guest room they had prepared to rest.
Xu Fan finally had ti to prepare for what he needed to do.
He had co to Dongjing alone with a child, had to take care of Xu Yixue and the others, and needed to rescue his sister, Xu Yue, so he could not afford to be careless.
Dongjing was a place where “crouching tigers and hidden dragons” abounded; Martial Kings and even Heavenly Venerable realm powerhouses likely existed.
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