Chapter 270

Everyone in the jianghu knows that the Shuifang is the Li family's black glove.

That Immortal Brocade would do such a thing shows just a glimpse of Immortal Trust's methods!

Even the sole informed person, Immortal Brocade, has vanished—everyone feigns ignorance, and no one dares speak of it.

From then on, nobody in the jianghu dares to use the two characters 'Immortal' as their alias.

Only Immortal Trust can use this character size and style; everyone else must steer clear.

Otherwise, they'd be killed right after gaining fame—what an injustice!

Many triad members will even use that person as a stepping stone, offering them to Immortal Trust as a greeting gift, using it as a ladder for their own advancement.

If they can become disciples of Immortal Trust, success and glory are within reach.

Look at Immortal Trust's disciples—not a vegetarian among them; each eats meat with oil dripping from their mouths, devouring it heartily.

Who wouldn't envy them?

Many senior gang members now hold Li Xin in even higher esteem.

Immortal Brocade's family was sent by him to Maple Leaf Country and not harmed.

For this alone, they'll give Li Xin a thumbs-up whenever they see him.

Hmm! This is news that has been embellished with flowery rhetoric.

The facts can be checked, contain little falsehood, and are true and reliable.

Li Xin will make sure everyone knows whenever he does even a little good.

The benefits are clear; nowadays, among jianghu folk—especially the low‑level triads—who mentions Immortal Trust without giving a thumbs‑up?

Everyone says he is righteous; despite his feud with Immortal Brocade, as a fellow jianghu member he still lent a hand.

Fearing Li family reprisal against Immortal Brocade's kin, he proactively sent them away from Gangdao.

What magnanimity is this!

Even Guan Yu would have to yield a place to Immortal Trust, Brother Xin.

From now on, just pay respects to Brother Xin!

They've never seen Guan Yu's righteousness, but they have seen Brother Xin's benevolence!

In the past Guan Yu escorted his sister‑in‑law a thousand li; now Brother Xin escorts his enemies ten thousand li!

Can't you still tell who's higher and who's lower?

Don't be surprised! That's how the Gangdao jianghu works—a small incident can be spun into a legendary tale.

And the more it's retold, the more outrageous it gets!

Many low‑level triads treat this as their meal ticket!

This great jianghu storm has ended; the biggest winners are Xin Ji and Yi Hai.

One seized Tsim Sha Tsui, the other took oversight of the Mong Kok mahjong hall.

The only loser was the Shuifang, which was driven straight out of Gangdao.

A top‑tier gang just vanished like that, yet no one minds; the few who got the meat are still holding victory banquets.

At the same time, Prosperity took the lead and convened a gang meeting at You Ji Qi.

The agenda is simple: henceforth, anyone who dares to meddle in legitimate business will be jointly punished!

Hmm! This was proposed by Jiang Tian Sheng!

July 15, 1983.

This is a major day for the Gangdao jianghu; all gang leaders gathered at the You Ji Qi restaurant.

The police didn't come to inspect the tiles; they merely stood guard nearby.

The You Ji Qi restaurant is in Wan Chai.

The restaurant was bustling today; the heads of medium and small gangs also came to join the fun.

They feared having nothing to chat about later, so they were eager and arrived earliest.

Today, only gang heads may enter the You Ji Qi restaurant; others are not qualified.

Even the hall chiefs and enforcers can only watch from outside, as the venue isn't large enough—there's nothing to be done.

Hmm! Apart from the Number Gang, each of their word‑stack leaders is tantamount to an independent gang, and many of them showed up.

They formed groups of three or five, found teammates, and gathered together to chat.

"Did you hear? Today's assembly, with Prosperity's Brother Xin as notary, established the rules for the Gangdao jianghu."

"Damn! Everyone already knows this, but Brother Xin being the notary is also appropriate—aside from Brother Xin, who else could serve as notary?"

"Others aren't qualified, you know that?"

"Right! How many more days can those uncles last?"

"Brother Xin as notary is quite fitting; others are useless and lack the clout."

While they were chatting, many senior figures from major gangs showed up.

Sheng He's Uncle You, leaning on a cane, staggered into the You Ji Qi restaurant.

This Shuifang affair greatly upset him; although Sheng He also got a share, he still felt the sorrow of a rabbit's death felt by a fox.

It left him feeling down.

A gang that had endured for decades dissolved so easily, leaving him feeling wistful—the jianghu now feels alien to him.

As the initiator, today's greeter is Bo Shu, the hall chief of Prosperity's Rites Hall.

Seeing Uncle You approach, Bo Shu hurried forward a few steps, smiling broadly, and said:

"Uncle You, please come in; I'll take you to the main hall."

Ji Ge watched Bo Shu ushering guests in and out, feeling a bit envious; since his hospital discharge, he's had nothing to do.

Being able to come out to greet guests today is all because the gang heads gave him face, letting him play a supporting role.

A Ye (maybe), Ji Ge, A Xin. Also the hall is not a name; disciple is not a name; spokesperson is not a name.

Heads of small/medium clubs. No specific names.

Yi Hai Chai Shu? Actually Yi Hai might be a name; it could be a nickname. Chai Shu means Uncle Chai. Gen Shu means Uncle Gen. So we have Yi Hai as a nickname or title? We'll treat it as a person name: Yi Hai. Chai Shu translates to Uncle Chai. Gen Shu translates to Uncle Gen.

A Ji, maybe a nickname for Ji Ge. Actually A Ji is A Ji. Chai Shu again.

Chai Shu is just in a good mood now; if it were before, I could give him a big slap—does he even bother to pay attention when greeting guests?

none.

Ji Ge heard Chai Shu's question, quickly came to his senses, and apologized with a smile: "Chai Shu, my mistake, I was a bit absent-minded!"

Please come inside, I'll show you the way.

Club leaders.

Li Xin, Dragon Head Jiang Tian Sheng.

Gangdao, the club's Big Brother.

Prosperity.

As the head of Prosperity, he absolutely cannot show weakness, otherwise Prosperity will lose face as well.

This is not the time to stand on ceremony; today what matters is momentum.

the martial world.

Principled Restaurant.

Mr. Jiang, Mr. Li.

same.

same.

The forms of address are consistent; these brothers out in the streets are all perceptive, nobody would address the head and the hall master like that.

Jiang Tian Sheng, brothers, tea restaurant.

Li Xin, Da Tou, Fei Quan.

Da Tou again, each club, brothers, Prosperity.

Da Tou, as Li Xin's disciple, is more qualified to speak than Fei Quan.

Big Brother, Lao Ding.

Li Xin glanced at Big Head in surprise; this kid's got something!

Jiang Tian Sheng.

Mr. Jiang, Lao Ding.

Jiang Tian Sheng, Da Tou, Lao Ding.

Big Head first bowed, then respectfully replied: "Old Top, rest assured, I'll handle this; there won't be any mistakes."

Look, if Big Head doesn't take the position, it's damn unfair!

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