Chapter 8

As soon as Camel said this, everyone suddenly realized.

They thought it was for Da Mi’s death, but it turned out to be for Da Mi’s territory.

For a time, everyone had different thoughts.

Although there wasn't much profit in Dapu District, it was still a piece of meat.

Among the Five Tigers of the Eastern Star, many were greedy.

"I heard Da Mi had two underlings, Red Pole Chu Tian and Straw Sandal Emperor.

These two, one literary and one martial, helped Da Mi conquer Dapu District.

According to our Xiangjiang Jianghu rules, it would be most appropriate to choose one of them to succeed Da Mi’s position!"

Uncle Ben took a sip of tea and said slowly.

As the Second-Route Marshal of Eastern Star, he was already in a state of semi-retirement.

He had no intention of fighting over the piece of cake that was the Dapu District.

Therefore, he offered a very sensible piece of advice.

After all, the rules of the Xiangjiang underworld were just like that:

If the boss dies, the underling takes over.

It was perfectly normal.

Camel heard this and felt it made sense; he was just about to speak,

when suddenly, Lei Lei Yaoyang, the Galloping Thunder Tiger standing to the side, stood up and said arrogantly:

"Wait, Uncle Ben. What Red Pole Chu Tian, what Straw Sandal Emperor? In my eyes, they are nothing but two sacks of straw.

To actually let their own boss be assassinated in their own territory—what ability do such people have to take over? Even if they did, I fear the Dapu District would just be devoured by other triad forces!

I think it would be better to hand it to me. It just so happens I have nothing to do lately; let me go take over Dapu District, I can definitely hold it!!!"

As soon as Lei Lei Yaoyang finished speaking, Situ Haonan, standing to the side, immediately stood up and said to Lei Lei Yaoyang with disdain:

"You have nothing to do? I heard recently that Loyalty and Righteousness is about to move against you. You’re like a clay bodhisattva crossing a river—barely able to save yourself—so don't come to Dapu District to join in the fun!"

After saying this, Situ Haonan looked up at Camel and said solemnly:

"Boss Camel, why not let me take over Dapu District? With my strength, not only can I hold Dapu District, I can definitely achieve a 'clean sweep' and bring the entire Dapu District into our Eastern Star territory!!!"

"Aren't you afraid of twisting your tongue from bragging? Just you? A 'clean sweep' indeed!!!"

"What? Do you look down on me? Want to go outside and spar?"

Lei Lei Yaoyang and Situ Haonan were at each other's throats, neither willing to yield,

all for the sake of the Dapu District cake.

Because both had only recently come to Xiangjiang from the Windmill Country to develop,

their own territories were not much larger than Brother Da Mi's.

If they could swallow Brother Da Mi's territory, or even the entire Dapu District, their strength would definitely increase greatly, which is why they started this war of words.

As for the other three of the Eastern Star Five Tigers,

they looked at the two with the expressions of people watching a good show.

That Dapu District territory was optional to them,

and with the meager profits in Dapu District, it wasn't enough to make them enter the fray.

It was better to just watch the show and relax.

Camel, sitting in the main seat, looked at the arguing pair with a heavy expression and shouted:

"Enough! Stop arguing, aren't you embarrassed!!!"

Camel certainly understood the intentions of the two,

and besides,

what they said also made sense.

Chu Tian and the Emperor actually let their own boss be assassinated in their own territory;

they looked like nothing but wine-and-meat sacks.

And Situ Haonan and Lei Lei Yaoyang had followed him in the Windmill Country to build his empire;

whether in ability or means, even he, Camel, had to praise them.

So, in his heart, Camel was naturally more inclined to hand Dapu District to one of them.

However,

Uncle Ben's words also made sense.

This did not conform to the rules of the Xiangjiang underworld.

He had just returned to Xiangjiang from the Windmill Country, so he should abide by the rules of the Xiangjiang underworld even more.

Otherwise, he feared that if someone with ulterior motives manipulated the situation, Eastern Star would end up isolated by all the other triads in Xiangjiang,

and that would be the end of it.

So, for a moment, Camel's expression was extremely conflicted, and he said with difficulty:

"Haonan, Lei Yaoyang, I know your abilities, but if I send you to take over Dapu District, it simply doesn't conform to the rules here in the Xiangjiang underworld.

Moreover, Dapu District is currently full of Brother Da Mi's original underlings, and they only recognize Red Pole Chu Tian and Straw Sandal Emperor, so..."

"It's fine, Boss Camel. Isn't it just Red Pole Chu Tian and Straw Sandal Emperor? I'll go take some men to teach those two a lesson right now.

We who mix in the underworld don't need any damn rules; whoever has the bigger fist gets to be the boss!

As long as I beat that Red Pole Chu Tian and Straw Sandal Emperor up, they'll definitely be obedient and have nothing to say!!!"

Lei Lei Yaoyang said, rubbing his hands and acting arrogant.

Camel fell silent upon hearing this.

Indeed,

in the underworld, whoever has the bigger fist is the boss.

But the situation was special now, and he, Camel, had just returned to Xiangjiang to develop.

The waters of the Xiangjiang underworld were deeper than those in the Windmill Country.

He could not afford to be careless and absolutely could not let anyone get a handle on him.

For a moment, Camel's expression was extremely troubled.

The Smiling Tiger to the side saw this and said with a smile:

"Boss Camel, I know you're in a difficult position. I have an idea that could satisfy both sides; would you like to hear it?"

"Speak!!!"

Camel rubbed his temples and said in a low voice.

"The news of Brother Da Mi's death has already spread, and I've also heard that Hung Hing, Wo Luen Shing, and Loyalty and Righteousness have already joined forces,

preparing to finish off Chu Tian and the Emperor.

There are also other small factions that are restless, preparing to tear a piece of meat off Brother Da Mi's territory.

My suggestion is, why not wait and see for a while? If Chu Tian and the Emperor can withstand the attacks of these triad forces, that proves their ability, and it wouldn't be a bad idea to choose one of them to succeed Brother Da Mi.

If the two can't hold out against the attacks of the other triad forces, we will let the Galloping Thunder Tiger and the Dragon-Capturing Tiger go to Dapu District to recover the lost territory, and incidentally, expand our borders!

How about it???"

The Smiling Tiger wore his signature smirk, looking like an old fox.

Camel's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this, and he clapped his hands, saying it was good:

"Good suggestion, let's do it this way. No problems, right, Lei Yaoyang, Haonan???"

After speaking, Camel frowned slightly and looked at the two solemnly.

The two originally wanted to say there was no need for such trouble, but Camel's unquestionable gaze made them swallow their words, and they could only agree helplessly.

Seeing this, Camel smiled with satisfaction and then looked at Sha Mang, instructing:

"Tell Red Pole Chu Tian and Straw Sandal Emperor that Hung Hing, Wo Luen Shing, and Loyalty and Righteousness are preparing to join forces against them. If they can hold their territory, then whoever does so will be the Dapu District Speaker!!!"

PS: Fourth update today, plus an extra update for a thousand fresh flowers. Also, requesting data and evaluation tickets, begging you.