The Next Day.
The people of Mingze City woke up as usual. They were ready to begin their normal routines. However, they never expected the first gossip they heard that morning.
"What are you saying?" one man asked his friend.
"Why are you so slow?" the friend replied with impatience. "I said the three gangs had closed their headquarters."
"Really? What happened?" the first man exclaimed.
"Why are you asking me?" the friend shot back. "That is just what I heard."
On the street, people moved in twos and threes. They discussed the hot gossip that was spreading everywhere. Many could not believe their own ears.
In the outer city, the Red Serpent Gang, the Wolf Skull Gang, and the Mountain Tiger Gang were the de facto rulers.
No one ever went against their rules. Many smaller and middle noble clans had to respect their wishes.
These gangs controlled most of the business.
