Invincible from Seeing the BOSS's Health Bar

Chapter 1282 569: Three Strategies (Part 2)

Fang Yu came over this time, still carrying those boxes of things from Ding Hui, so he had no objection, and left with Ding Hui and the others.

With the three of them gone, the hall was left with the fake Gang Leader and four other Hall Masters.

The four Hall Masters came forward.

"Gang Leader, who is that person? Are they really worth recruiting personally?"

"Gang Leader, our Forest Snake Gang hasn't recruited a Guest Elder for a long time, why suddenly start recruiting now?"

"Gang Leader, what exactly is going on now? Did that guy threaten you?"

The four of them were each asking their own questions, while the fake Gang Leader raised his hand to silence them.

The scene instantly quieted down.

Although the Gang Leader's identity was an impersonation, he had indeed been the real Gang Leader of the Forest Snake Gang for many years. For all these years, these few Hall Masters had been dealing directly with him, so he was quite experienced in handling them.

"Ladies and gentlemen, you may not know, but I just received some news a few days ago, very confidential news."

The fake Gang Leader lowered his voice, and the four around him quickly showed a grave expression, some even went to close the door and checked for eavesdroppers.

Seeing this, the fake Gang Leader didn't stop them but waited for them to complete their actions before slowly speaking.

"According to secret reports, a newly emerging mysterious force wants to seize our Forest Snake Gang!"

As the words fell, they all looked puzzled.

"Is the information reliable? Our Forest Snake Gang is not a small gang that can be swallowed just like that, do they have the strength?"

"Gang Leader, aren't you being too sensitive, such gossip doesn't sound reliable at all."

"Exactly, not reliable!"

One of them considered and said.

"Gang Leader, since you specifically invited the Guest Elder to handle the emergency, that means this matter is most likely true?"

The fake Gang Leader laughed coldly.

"Naturally it's true! The source of the secret report is quite reliable. We've even uncovered their methods."

The four were taken aback, had it been investigated to this extent, when did the Gang Leader establish such a mysterious intelligence network?

"Gang Leader, what are they planning to do to take over the Forest Snake Gang?"

"It's quite simple."

The fake Gang Leader pointed to himself.

"That force plans to use a fake double that looks identical to me, and after assassinating me, replace me! If not for my prior knowledge of the intelligence, I'm afraid after being killed and replaced, you all might be unaware!"

The four furrowed their brows.

"This tactic... seems somewhat like a demon's trick."

"With this method to seize our Forest Snake Gang? It's truly vile!"

"Gang Leader, if it's this method, it indicates the other party's strength isn't strong, incapable of forcefully swallowing us, thus only using such sneaky tricks."

"Gang Leader, my hall happens to be quiet these days, starting today I'll stay by your side to ensure your safety!"

The four seemed to know the Gang Leader's skill was average, so this dastardly plan of swapping the Crown Prince was indeed feasible.

"I know you're worried about me, but don't worry, I've invited Diao Keqing to the Forest Snake Gang to protect me. All your subsequent actions will follow his arrangements, no disobedience!"

"Furthermore, I've privately considered some secret codes to verify identity, to ensure the me appearing before you is authentic. If the codes don't match, don't hesitate, act immediately! That would be someone sent by the enemy pretending to be me!"

Upon hearing this, the four admired the Gang Leader's cleverness.

"Gang Leader is wise!"

"Everything follows the Gang Leader's arrangements!"

"If anyone dares try, we'll ensure that double comes with no return!"

"Gang Leader, sigh—it's all because of gang affairs burdening you. I remember Gang Leader used to have excellent Martial Arts talent, but because of managing the gang, working day and night, you had no time for Martial Arts... otherwise, such petty tricks wouldn't even target the Gang Leader!"

"Exactly, if the Gang Leader focused on Martial Arts, his strength might surpass ours."

"Enough said, Gang Leader, usually it's us receiving your care, this time, it's our turn to protect you!"

Listening to the Hall Masters, the fake Gang Leader felt somewhat moved.

The one truly interacting with them and having bonds with the people in the gang, was him, the fake Gang Leader sitting in charge of the gang!

That person behind the scenes is merely a hands-off Shopkeeper, always just taking from the gang's resources and never once doing anything for the gang.

No matter how you look at it, I'm the one who's the real Gang Leader of the Forest Snake Gang!

The fake leader clenched his fist, gave a few more orders, and after ensuring they would keep it secret, hurriedly left.

He still needed to go and discuss with Fang Yu on how to handle the matter properly.

...

Inside the room.

Ding Hui happily tapped her toes and hummed an unknown little tune.

The room allocated to them by the Forest Snake Gang was quite large, and it was a big house that belonged to a courtyard-style residence.

Although Fang Yu and Ding Hui would definitely sleep in the same room, Ding Hui could use the other empty rooms, convert them into her laboratory, or use them as a warehouse for storing those few boxes of materials.

In any case, it provided a temporary stability here, allowing for research to be conducted. Ding Hui was quite satisfied.

"My Lord!"

At this moment, the voice of the fake leader sounded from outside the door.

[Fa Hongbao: 851/851.]

With a flattering smile, he quickly walked in.

"My Lord..."

He wanted to say something but glanced at Ding Hui who was inspecting every corner of the room and was unsure if he should continue speaking.

"Go on, she's one of us."

Since Fang Yu had said so, the fake leader naturally dropped his guard and hastily whispered, "My Lord, you almost worried me to death. We clearly agreed on coming today, why did you wait until close to sunset to arrive..."

The fake leader felt extremely wronged; he had risked everything and staked it all, yet the key person seemed to take this matter lightly...

"There was a bit of delay on the way. By the way, have you thought of a way to lure out the person behind the scenes?"

Upon Fang Yu bringing this up, the fake leader immediately perked up.

"My Lord, I have three strategies!"

"The worst strategy..." He was about to speak when he suddenly remembered something and looked around.

"Where is my wife?"

Fang Yu shrugged, "She went back to the room to rest."

Then no problem.

The fake leader continued, "The worst strategy is for me to take that man's original wife and make high-profile appearances at various public events."

"People have a sense of possession. Although I replaced that guy, he still set some rules, such as... absolutely no touching his woman."

"So I think, by using this method, it might stimulate that guy and draw him out!"

Fang Yu heard this and nodded slightly.

"It seems feasible, but why do you call this the worst strategy?"

The fake leader showed a slightly bitter smile, "Because that guy, although he forbade me from touching his woman, ever since I took over, she's never been touched by him either and has always been left alone, feeling lonely and depressed..."

Fang Yu understood.

Heartless, then.

The real leader probably didn't care much about the original wife either, found a substitute, and just disappeared.

If this trick had been used just after the replacement, it might have had some effect. Now, having been years without contact with the gang leader's wife, feelings have faded, and if someone takes his woman, he probably wouldn't care.

But ultimately, it still has a certain feasibility and can be considered as an alternative plan.

"What about the middle and best strategies?"

The fake leader quickly recovered from a somewhat gloomy mood and said, "The middle strategy relates to the mole plan. Simply put, I suspect that within the high ranks of the Forest Snake Gang, there might be someone planted by that guy, a person who might actually know the truth."

"This person must have kept in contact with that guy, ensuring that the information or resources I provide unilaterally have never gone wrong. If it's a one-on-one connection, he wouldn't know the current situation inside the gang, wouldn't he be completely led by me?"

"Although I never dared to attempt previously, if I had such intentions and he didn't have a backhand, he could entirely be deceived by me. This sort of thing is something he probably wouldn't allow to happen, so there must be a mole."

"What I am prioritizing is this middle strategy. You have already met the four Hall Masters of the gang, and I have given each of them some tasks. After some observation, I should be able to find some clues. If it's confirmed that the four pose no issue, then I will expand the scope and include the Captains under the main halls as monitoring targets."