City of Nine Families.
In a large conference room, dozens of shadows buzzed and argued like a marketplace.
At the head of the conference table, several figures sat across from each other.
Some glared angrily, some closed their eyes and meditated, while some displayed looks of helpless resignation.
Among them, one group consisted of Qin Zheng and Bai Jingqi, with Li Zhen, Li Jiao, and Hao Zhao standing behind them.
The second group was led by the military academy freshmen represented by Zhu Chengyu.
Zhu Chengyu was the only one seated, as the others stood behind him. They didn't join in the arguments but had an air of certainty about their win.
The third group was led by Jiang Muyun, who had defected from the Vanguards.
The people behind her were the most vociferous, and she wore a look of helplessness on her face.
The fourth group had the fewest members but had an air of brash confidence.
Many glances cast their way were filled with anger and disgust.