Chapter 67: One Inside, One Outside, Brothers Supporting Each Other

Cultivation isn't just about fighting and killing.

The realm is the foundation of everything.

The Poshan Gang was formed with the initial intention of loose cultivators seeking cultivation resources.

The life-and-death battles on the Dao Discussion Platform looked glorious, but if you asked those eighteen participants again, how many were willing to participate?

I'm afraid it wouldn't be more than a handful.

Especially for Han Dang, the Heart-Devouring Tiger, at the Qi Refining perfection stage, and Gao Tingyuan, the River-Mixing Dragon, who had hopes of Foundation Establishment.

One died and one was injured, and they would never be able to touch the more beautiful scenery ahead on the Great Dao for the rest of their lives.

If they could choose again, they would surely refuse without hesitation.

Of course, one would have to be able to refuse.

Because above them were two Foundation Establishment cultivators: Hearing Mi Shuhua and Wang Haichao.

Why did these two labor and toil, recruiting people and bestowing top-grade magic tools, just to win the life-and-death battle?

Wasn't it for their own interests!

Those interests were, in reality, also for their own cultivation.

From one perspective, this life-and-death battle was actually a struggle for the Great Dao between the two.

It was just that both cherished their lives and chose to borrow the hands of their subordinates.

Luo Chen had now officially joined the Poshan Gang.

Naturally, he wasn't here to fight and kill.

He wanted to lean against a big tree and cultivate well.

But leaning against a big tree also required finding one's own position, so as not to be used as cannon fodder.

Therefore, after inquiring about the situation of the Poshan Gang, he had already made a decision in his heart.

Late at night, Wang Yuan found Luo Chen, who had just finished practicing his cultivation, with a calm face.

Looking at Luo Chen, whose aura had gradually stabilized after finishing his cultivation technique, he couldn't help but nod.

"Fifth level of Qi Refining; it seems you haven't put down the cultivation of your fundamental technique."

Luo Chen smiled slightly.

Wang Yuan sighed, and his gaze toward Luo Chen unexpectedly carried a hint of envy.

"Brother Wang, what's wrong?"

Luo Chen couldn't guess what the other was thinking; didn't they win today?

Not only did he show his face and become famous in front of ten thousand spectators, but he also left his name on the Heaven's Pride Ranking.

I'm afraid people on other Dao Discussion Platforms in the Yuding Domain would notice him.

Moreover, he had gained the assets of that Blood Dao cultivator, which could be considered a small fortune.

Upon returning, when rewards were distributed based on merit, his contribution was on par with Qin Liangchen's; it was possible he had even obtained that Foundation Establishment Pill.

Could it be?

Did Gang Master Hearing Mi Shuhua not give him the Foundation Establishment Pill? But gave it to Brother Qin instead?

For a moment, Luo Chen's thoughts whirled, and he thought of many things.

Wang Yuan walked out of the room and into the courtyard.

"After this battle, the Poshan Gang has gained a lot. It has established its status as the number one gang in Dahe Square and has begun to dabble in the business on the Lancang River. The Poshan Gang's development will only get better and better in the future."

"Mm."

This was expected; even if Wang Yuan didn't say it, Luo Chen understood it very well.

"But the losses were also great. The deaths of Han Dang, the Heart-Devouring Tiger; Yuejianhu, the Mountain-Leaping Tiger; and Fenglinhu, the Wind-Forest Tiger, have left three power vacuums in the Seven Tiger Halls."

"Xu Renke's death leaves me as the only protector below Foundation Establishment. The Poshan Gang's top-tier combat power has also decreased."

Luo Chen nodded; he knew this too.

Losses were inevitable, but if it were for Wang Yuan personally, shouldn't his status be higher?

His treatment in the future would likely be even better.

Wang Yuan said: "Gang Master Mi held a meeting tonight and set down new regulations. Ceng Yilong returns to the Seven Tiger Halls, forming the three combat halls with Luo Wudi, the Mountain-Descending Tiger, and Yang Wei, the Dragon-Coiling Tiger."

"Murong Qinglian is appointed as the Master of the Medicine Hall."

"Ke Yulin is appointed as the Master of the Beast Hall."

"Mi Junping, Gang Master Mi's daughter, is appointed as the Master of the Merit Hall, responsible for matters related to personnel and merits."

"The candidate for the Master of the Mineral Hall is undecided. Over the next five days, internal martial arts competitions will be held to select a new Hall Master."

"The position of Protector has been abolished, and four Elder positions have been added. I, Qin Liangchen, Luo Wudi, and a highly respected senior in the gang will jointly serve as the four Elders."

A whole bunch of personnel changes were spoken by Wang Yuan without avoiding Luo Chen at all.

Luo Chen listened quietly, nodding from time to time.

After this battle, it seemed the biggest beneficiaries were Brother Qin and his wife.

Originally, they only had a small business in the gang; now, one was the Master of the Medicine Hall, and the other had grown into an Elder.

But this should have been their own initiative.

Now their son, Qin Xiaohu, had joined a big sect to cultivate.

It was said that competition within big sects was fierce. If the family could provide some resources, Xiaohu could also occupy some advantages among his peers.

Standing out and becoming an inner disciple, or even a direct disciple of the Luoyun Sect, was not impossible.

The couple was fighting for their son!

Old client Ceng Yilong returning to the Seven Tiger Halls was something he hadn't expected.

Didn't that guy only make a move when he was short of spirit stones?

Was he deciding not to slack off anymore?

Mi Junping?

Hearing Mi Shuhua's daughter?

Now that she was dabbling in the Merit Hall, it seemed that after this battle, Hearing Mi Shuhua's control over the Poshan Gang had deepened by another layer.

As for the released position of Mineral Hall Master, it was used to plug the mouths of dissatisfied gang members.

However, Elder?

Luo Chen asked in surprise: "The position of Protector has been abolished, so Brother Wang, your status has actually declined!"

Wang Yuan nodded, then shook his head.

"I don't care about this; what I care about is another matter."

"What?"

"The Gang Master wants me to form a team to take over the Lancang waterway handed over by the Dajiang Gang. That is a waterway leading to Taishan Square."

Luo Chen blinked.

What was this?

First, reduce his status, then add an Elder title, and finally give him real power, mastering a new team.

For a moment, Luo Chen began to doubt Hearing Mi Shuhua's various appointments.

Did he really trust Wang Yuan's strength, or did he want to transfer him away from the power center of the Poshan Gang, which was why he was sent to the waterway transport business that the Poshan Gang was completely unfamiliar with?

Suddenly, Luo Chen thought of the key point.

"Brother Wang, that Foundation Establishment Pill, who did the gang leader give it to?"

"Nominally, it was given to Qin Liangchen. After all, I am at the eighth level of Qi Refining, and he is at the ninth. In this battle, his contribution was no less than mine."

"What do you mean by nominally?"

"Qin Liangchen lost an arm in the battle. Although the Yuding Sword Sect promised to graft a new one for him, whether the new arm can fit his original body, and whether it will affect his advancement to Foundation Establishment, is still hard to say."

Wang Yuan's gaze was deep: "So the Gang Master said he would give it to him after Qin Liangchen reaches the perfection of Qi Refining. As for now, he is afraid that others might have evil intentions, so he is temporarily keeping that Foundation Establishment Pill for Qin Liangchen."

Luo Chen frowned.

After all that, the Foundation Establishment Pill hadn't been bestowed yet!

And with this move, outsiders couldn't easily criticize it.

Hearing Mi Shuhua was just keeping it for Qin Liangchen to prevent him from being coveted by others, and he would give it back when his realm was perfect.

But with the passage of time, whether the new arm would affect cultivation, and whether he would really give it back when the time came, who could say for sure?

Glancing at Wang Yuan's deep gaze, Luo Chen suddenly understood what Wang Yuan meant by "the other matter he cared about."

Hearing Mi Shuhua seemed different from before!

Or perhaps, he had never been different; he had just been hiding it too well all along.

"Do you know why I let you join the Poshan Gang this time?"

The topic suddenly shifted.

Luo Chen was caught off guard, but after thinking about it, he said: "Brother Wang, you were short of helpers? My realm is barely passable? We know each other well, so you wanted me to come in and help you."

"Mm."

Wang Yuan nodded slightly, then added a sentence.

"There is another point. Gao Tingyuan's dantian is damaged, his sea of Qi is broken, and he has no hope of Foundation Establishment. It's hard to say if he will jump over the wall in a hurry and try to harm you for his brother's revenge."

"Joining the Poshan Gang will, to some extent, make him wary."

Luo Chen opened his mouth, his gaze flickering.

With his insight at the time, he really hadn't seen this coming.

Thinking carefully, if he were in Gao Tingyuan's situation, with no hope for the Great Dao, the great revenge for his only relative would inevitably be something he would always keep in mind.

"Brother Wang, thank you."

He said thank you sincerely.

Wang Yuan waved his hand: "Joining the Poshan Gang, except for the previous protectors, everyone is inevitably required to join a hall to work."

"So now, you have two choices. One is to follow me and make a living on the big rivers."

"The other is to stay in one of the seven halls in the gang."

Facing these two choices, Luo Chen blinked, having already made a decision in his heart.

Wang Yuan was afraid he wouldn't distinguish the pros and cons, so he explained specifically: "Follow me, you don't have to fear people in the gang making things difficult for you. It might be hard at first, but once you get familiar with the work on the water, you will definitely earn a lot."

"Staying in those few halls, I might not have much say. The hall masters all have more seniority than me."

"Have you considered it?"

Luo Chen nodded heavily: "I choose to stay in the Medicine Hall among the seven halls."

"I forgot that Qin Liangchen and his wife are your neighbors."

Wang Yuan smiled slightly, then patted Luo Chen on the shoulder.

"That's fine too. Staying in the gang, you can keep an eye on things for me and notify me if anything happens."

Grinning, he revealed a row of white teeth.

Luo Chen chuckled: "The two of us brothers, one inside and one outside, making it big and strong, and creating brilliance again!" ===== CHAPTER 68 =====