Chapter 820: One Hammer Settles the Matter!

All the high-ranking officials present…… although they still harbored reservations, no one anymore had the qualifications to speak out in opposition.

Qin Bore's decisive and ruthless attitude has already settled everything; no one…… can alter the resolve she had long ago made.

This major decision concerning the entire Jiangnan underground situation was settled with one hammer strike, completely decided.

After the brief follow‑up arrangements were explained, this extremely solemn high‑level meeting was formally declared adjourned.

As Qin Bore's order to dismiss the meeting fell, the entire Divine Phoenix Group instantly entered a state of full‑speed battle readiness.

Within the group…… orders of rank were issued and passed down layer by layer at lightning speed, precisely implemented at every outpost and every unit.

All the forces lurking in various parts of Jiangnan were fully mobilized, orderly assembling, deploying defenses, and screening for hidden dangers.

Everyone understood that this time…… the standoff between the Divine Phoenix Group and the New Faction was no longer the petty skirmishes and probing of the past.

This is a thorough settling of scores with no retreat, truly speaking…… a fight to the death where either side perishes, the ultimate showdown.

Before this, although Lin Yuan held a high position in the Divine Phoenix Group and enjoyed the esteemed title of Priest, he had never been able to glimpse the group's true foundations.

He had always thought that, although strong, the Divine Phoenix Group was ultimately limited to being a top‑tier force in one region, with conventional boundaries.

But with this full‑group, indiscriminate, all‑covering mobilization, Lin Yuan finally witnessed firsthand the terrifying true strength of the Divine Phoenix Group.

Troops thick as blankets spread across Jiangnan's big and small streets; outposts of all sizes were scattered like stars, taking root in every corner of the city.

Countless hidden branches, underground strongholds, and lurking squads all surfaced, their numbers so many as to make one's scalp tingle, far beyond ordinary imagination.

Such an intricate, city‑wide power network resembled a vast net that blots out the sky and sun, firmly enveloping the entire Jiangnan City.

Lin Yuan's heart was filled with shock; he could hardly imagine that a woman who appeared young, beautiful, and slender like Qin Bore had single‑handedly built such a vast jianghu empire that could cover the sky with one hand.

Beneath her gentle, alluring exterior lay an energy capable of stirring up the entire Jiangnan situation, vast and turbulent.

After the meeting concluded completely, Lin Yuan, following Qin Bore's order for full mobilization, took out his personal phone.

He immediately called the persons in charge of Nvshenjiubaerdian and Goddess Bar Third Store, issuing battle‑readiness instructions one by one.

On the call, his tone was grave and steady; he notified all standby personnel of the two outlets to immediately enter first‑level battle readiness.

Lin Yuan clearly informed everyone that the Jiangnan situation would soon descend into total chaos, the jianghu flames would ignite at a moment's notice, and there would no longer be the former peace and tranquility.

Having finished arranging battle readiness for all his subordinates, Lin Yuan just put away his phone, preparing to work out the next response plan.

The phone screen lit up again, and a WeChat message from Qin Bore popped up precisely.

The content was brief and to the point, carrying an unquestionable aura: 【Come to my office.】

Lin Yuan stared at the screen, slightly stunned, and instantly felt a hint of doubt and surprise in his heart.

Just after the high‑level meeting ended, with the situation extremely tense and everyone engaged in emergency preparations, Qin Bore alone summoned him to her office.

He could not fathom what this inscrutable woman…… actually wanted to do at this moment.

Despite his doubts, Lin Yuan dared not delay in the slightest; he immediately composed himself and turned toward the top‑floor Chief Executive Officer's office.

All the way through the solemn and strict office area, Lin Yuan raised his hand, pushed open the door of the Chief Executive Officer's office, and stepped inside slowly.

Inside the spacious, luxurious office, the light was soft; sunlight poured from the floor‑to‑ceiling windows, covering the entire floor.

Qin Bore was seated upright in the exclusive Chief Executive Officer's chair, her black, silky hair cascading over her shoulders.

She lightly propped her chin with one hand, her brows and eyes languid, her posture elegant, sitting quietly in the chair, exuding a captivating yet noble aura.

Lin Yuan stood at the office doorway, gently closed the door behind him, composed himself, and spoke respectfully.

"Chief Qin, do you need something from me?"

Just a casual glance, the corners of her eyes slightly lifted, her charm flowing—she already captivated all beholders, so beautiful that one could not look away.

Lin Yuan looked at what was quietly placed on the desk, and his whole body instantly froze, his mind going blank.

Seeing him hesitate, Qin Bore raised her eyebrows slightly, her tone carrying a hint of forceful urging.

"What are you staring at? Take it."

He stood there dazed, his pupils slightly unfocused, for a moment not knowing how to react, completely bewildered.

"I don't want it."

As soon as those words of refusal left his mouth, Qin Bore's lazy teasing vanished instantly, replaced by a cold, thin smile.

She moved so fast that only a blur remained; a flick of her fingertips, and a delicate pistol appeared in her hand instantly.

Without the slightest hesitation, she raised the gun barrel steadily, precisely aimed and locked onto Lin Yuan's front, the motion clean and decisive.

The icy gun barrel exuded extreme intimidation, pointing straight at Lin Yuan; the air instantly became tense and stagnant.

"I'm giving it to you and you still won't take it? Take it."

The icy threat, wrapped in a forceful tone, struck him; Lin Yuan's heart filled with helplessness and speechlessness.

Faced with the gun barrel pointed straight at him, he had no room to refuse; he could only suppress his inner panic and embarrassment.

He muttered to himself, "This woman before me truly does as she pleases, acting obstinately and boldly—she is utterly a lunatic from head to toe."

Lin Yuan stepped forward slowly and lightly picked up what was on the desk.

Watching Lin Yuan clutch the stockings, his mind in turmoil and his embarrassed appearance, Qin Bore's teasing smile in her eyes grew richer.

She rose slowly from the Chief Executive Officer's chair, her figure light and graceful, stepping closer on the sole remaining diamond‑studded high heel.

Her voice was soft and sweet yet carried a strong admonition; her warm breath brushed over Lin Yuan's ears, making his whole body tingle slightly.

"From now on, I will wage all‑out war against the New Faction; you, as my most proud left and right arms, you must work hard for me."

As her words fell, Qin Bore straightened up, her beautiful eyes flowing with captivating light, she fixed her gaze on the stiff‑faced Lin Yuan.

"This time, in my struggle against the New Faction, whether we win or lose rests entirely on you."

She lifted the corner of her lips, bringing forth a smile full of charm; her tone carried an enticing expectation and temptation.

"How could I possibly turn the tide alone? I can't do it by myself."

……

A heavy night curtain completely enveloped Jiangnan City, the noisy day drew to a close, and the whole city gradually sank into tranquility.

But tonight's Jiangnan is destined to be sleepless; the former peace and tranquility of night have vanished without a trace.

Forces scattered across the city mobilized overnight, their movements swift and covert.

The Divine Phoenix Group fully activated its emergency mobilization mode, and countless latent forces sprang into action.

This massive force mobilization instantly shifted the underground Jianghu landscape of all Jiangnan.

Emergency orders were issued late at night, countless personnel and vehicles shuttled through city streets, and the undercurrents surged fully.

The New Faction Group and Old Faction Group, long entrenched in Jiangnan, immediately sensed this abnormal shift.

The entire underground world was on edge, with big, medium, and small forces closing their doors to watch, afraid to show themselves.

In a moment, internal alarms of the two major forces were maxed out, senior leadership on full alert, and the atmosphere tensed to the extreme.

The intelligence networks of the two major factions raced, quickly uncovering the Divine Phoenix Group's full-scale war preparations.

The Old Faction forces' alliances, those leaders, called and messaged Qin Bore overnight, trying to learn the true purpose of her move.

Knowing Qin Bore's decisive and never indiscriminate actions, the Old Faction Group's leaders felt wary.

Everyone wondered who the Divine Phoenix Group's sudden full mobilization targeted and how big a storm it would stir.

Facing repeated probing by the veteran bigwigs, Qin Bore remained cold and aloof, uniformly replying with no comment.

Qin Bore gave no extra explanation, leaked not a hint, keeping everyone in suspense and making all forces increasingly wary.

That Old Faction Group is unreliable, and Qin Bore doesn't want to rely on them anymore.

Time quietly passed, the hour hand slowly pointed to 1 a. m., and the city's lights gradually thinned.

……

At that moment, Lin Yuan was overseeing the Goddess Bar's third branch, orderly managing all store affairs.

He was calm, methodically checking the store's Security Department deployment and staff rotations, finalizing all battle preparations.

After the daytime all-hands meeting and force mobilization, he remained tense, daring not to slack in the slightest.

Just as he focused on handling store affairs, his private phone's ringtone…… suddenly rang in the quiet private room.

Lin Yuan glanced at the screen; the caller ID showed Qin Bore, making his heart skip a beat.

He lifted his hand to answer; before he could speak, Qin Bore's lazy yet crisp female voice came from the earpiece.

On the call, without preamble, she directly invited him to go out for a late-night snack together.

Lin Yuan's mind was tangled now, also preoccupied with the night's Security Department readiness, and subconsciously he wanted to refuse.

But before his refusal could leave his lips, the bar's street-facing door suddenly flashed a blinding, stylish car light.

A red-black Ferrari LaFerrari supercar, with extremely smooth lines, steadily stopped at the bar's main entrance.

Lin Yuan stood by the second-floor window, clearly saw the vehicle below, and knew Qin Bore had arrived in person.

The flashy, luxurious supercar caught eyes on the late-night street, instantly drawing the whole street's gaze.

Lin Yuan could only helplessly set aside his work, briefly instruct his subordinates to hold their posts, then go downstairs.

Since the other party had already come in person, he had no room left to refuse.

He stepped out of the bar, opened the car door, bent to sit in the supercar's passenger seat, where a faint elegant fragrance lingered.

Qin Bore lightly turned the wheel, tapped the accelerator, and the Ferrari LaFerrari smoothly shot out into the night traffic.

Here the atmosphere was lively, a popular local night‑snack stall that remained full even late at night.

The car moved smoothly and steadily as she drove through the spacious city streets, finally stopping in front of an old‑time late‑night roadside stall.

Steaming night‑snack dishes were set on the table, the lively aroma easing a bit of the tension from late‑night battle readiness.

The two got out of the car and sat at the simple plastic tables and chairs, shedding work formality to quietly enjoy the late‑night street‑food atmosphere.

Just as they ate quietly and the mood relaxed, Qin Bore's phone on the table suddenly vibrated and rang.

Its unique exclusive ringtone rang clearly, still standing out amid the noisy roadside stall.

Qin Bore lowered her eyes to glance at the caller ID on her phone screen, her gorgeous lips slightly curving into a meaningful smile.

That smile was not her usual teasing charm, but held a hint of indescribable complex feeling.

Lin Yuan, who had been silently observing her condition, instantly caught that subtle change in her demeanor.

He felt a faint doubt, looked up at the woman beside him, and asked softly.

Who called?

Qin Bore didn't look up, her fingertips lightly rubbing the phone's edge, responding in a flat, casual tone.

My ex‑boyfriend.

Those four simple words landed like a stone dropped into a calm lake, instantly blanking Lin Yuan's mind.

He stared at Qin Bore, stunned, and let out a short gasp of disbelief, full of incredulity.

Huh?