Black Crocodile Island, Hong family estate.
"Patriarch. The information has been thoroughly verified."
Hong Li's hoarse voice filtered through his cold, iron mask. He was on one knee, his posture reverent, not even daring to raise his head.
"Su Yu of the White Ape Martial Arts Hall single-handedly overturned all of Ghost Mist Island. The three leaders, Qin Bashan, Xia Lie, and Huang Chong, were all wiped out. We just received confirmation from the Chamber of Commerce Alliance. The bounty for Ghost Hand Asura has been collected by someone from the Jiang Clan Chamber of Commerce."
Behind the desk sat a middle-aged man who commanded respect without being angry. This was the Patriarch of the Hong family, Hong Qiaosong, a Muscle Forging Realm expert who had carved out a fearsome reputation in the Ten Islands Waters with his iron fists.
Hong Qiaosong did not speak immediately.
