Chapter 470

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong asked Shen Shen Jingye directly: "Give me a straight answer, are you planning to replace the balancer?"

Shen Shen Jingye still wore a gentle smile and said earnestly: "Xiao Zhenggong, you're overthinking it. We have indeed encountered some difficulties in our work, but for every difficulty, there is a solution."

"Of course, regarding some work, the superiors have indeed provided some feedback. During the last investigation in Madame Wuqin Township, the superiors were not very satisfied with your performance."

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong frowned and said: "What did I do wrong in Madame Wuqin Township? Liu Guocai, the Commissioner of the Border Defense, arranged some wining and dining; surely you aren't going to hold that trivial matter against me now?"

Shen Shen Jingye shook his head and said: "I don't know what dealings you had with Liu Guocai; the point of the problem is that this matter ultimately had no result."

"What kind of result do you want?"

"Our original intention in setting up a balancer was to achieve a balance with Neizhou on common interests, but after you went to Madame Wuqin Township, you didn't establish any contact with Neizhou at all."

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong said: "You can't blame me for that, can you? I've already told you the sequence of events. A plague broke out on Shengxian Peak at the time; it was a plague spread by the Green Water Beggars. You might not know what kind of characters the Green Water Beggars are. If I hadn't left at that time, I would definitely have lost my life there!"

Shen Shen Jingye sighed and said: "The superiors have opinions about your work, and naturally, it's not just about this one incident. Neizhou recently attacked the Moxiang Shop; I don't know if you've received news of this?"

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong said: "Neizhou acts against Like Puluozhou from time to time; you all know this very well yourselves, don't you?"

Shen Shen Jingye nodded and said: "We are very clear about the conflict between Neizhou and the Puluo Lord. In order to balance the needs of all parties, we are also willing to give up some of our interests in Like Puluozhou."

"But we hope that Neizhou will not always take unilateral actions. It would be best to have some communication with us beforehand to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and friction."

"We hope that all conflicts between the two sides can be effectively resolved in this buffer zone of Like Puluozhou, rather than letting the conflicts escalate amidst misunderstandings, causing direct friction between us and Neizhou."

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong seemed to understand Shen Shen Jingye's meaning: "Do you feel that I haven't been in contact with Neizhou enough?"

Shen Shen Jingye nodded: "We do have considerations in that regard."

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong stood up and said: "Fine, then I'll go to Like Puluozhou again, convey your thoughts truthfully to Shengxian Peak, and by the way, go and look after my own faction."

……

Green Water City, Lu Family Bookstore.

Li Li Banfeng selected some old newspapers.

The supplements of these old newspapers all carried novels about the Flying General Battalion, and the novels all mentioned the Flying General Zhao Zhao Xiao Wan, writing stories about eliminating violence and bringing peace; there were corresponding news reports on the front pages of the newspapers as well.

Most of these stories came from the hand of San San Zhu Mei, and other newspaper offices had similar works, though the quality was slightly inferior.

But the novels were written very brilliantly, while the news was glossed over in a single stroke.

Just like the Jiangxiang Gang's Luoyu Pass branch that had just been wiped out, the novels wrote about the pre-war planning, the slaughter between the two sides, and the post-war cleanup in great detail.

But the news was just a few sparse words.

The Jiangxiang Gang's Luoyu branch was wiped out, the branch was destroyed, and the disciples in the gang were killed or wounded to the last man……

Killed or wounded to the last man again.

Exactly how many died? How many were wounded? Where did the branch master go? Dead or wounded? The news didn't make any of this clear.

This matter needs to be asked about at the newspaper office, and the newspaper office needs to be made to investigate.

Li Qi finished selecting the newspapers and was just having Shopkeeper Lu calculate the price when he suddenly felt a tremor in his chest.

Shopkeeper Lu seemed to see that Li Li Banfeng had something to do and hurriedly said: "Shopkeeper Li, I will have the newspapers sent to Xiaoyao Wu for you in a while; please go ahead and attend to your business if you have something to do."

Li Li Banfeng thanked him, left the bookstore, found an alley, and answered the phone.

Luo Zhengnan said on the other end of the phone: "Brother Brother Qiye, Xiao Xiao Zhenggong is coming to Like Puluozhou, and I want to go out and hide for two days."

Li Qi frowned: "Why are you hiding from him?"

"I'm not afraid of him myself, but he's coming here with an Outer State identity this time, and I'm afraid of implicating you……"

"What's there to be afraid of in the Outer State? If something happens, come to Xiaoyao Wu and find me. I want to see if he dares to touch you."

After hanging up the phone, Li Li Banfeng returned to Xiaoyao Wu, where Youtao had been waiting for a long time.

"Dan San Zhu Mei received news that the Flying General Battalion is going to wipe out the Jiangxiang Gang's main headquarters in three days."

The Jiangxiang Gang's main headquarters is in Green Water City, and the newly appointed branch master is named Yao Song Zhiyi, a sixth-layer literary cultivator who is said to also practice fifth-layer emotional cultivation. He has two fifth-layer cultivators and fifteen fourth-layer cultivators by his side, and about a hundred subordinates with cultivation.

How did Li Li Banfeng know so clearly?

Tang Tang Changfa had the greatest merit, so Li Li Banfeng gave him a curved blade.

This curved blade was a spiritual object. Two old hunters from a proper village had captured an evil spirit. The evil spirit was too fierce and difficult to carry, so they asked a Craft Cultivator to forge it into a curved blade and sold it directly in the village.

This curved blade could claim lives. Once stabbed into a person's body, no matter where it struck, the tip would automatically extend toward the head. It was fast and ruthless.

Li Li Banfeng pondered for a moment and said: "Good news is good news, but this matter is suspicious."

Youtao was puzzled: "How is it suspicious?"

Li Li Banfeng pondered for a moment and asked: "Besides being responsible for recording deeds in the Flying General Battalion, does Dan San Zhu Mei have any other tasks?"

Youtao shook her head and said: "What other tasks could she have? She has many faults, a big temper, is timid, and her cultivation isn't considered high either; she can't handle other matters."

Li Li Banfeng said: "But how does such a person with no great use know so many secrets?"

Youtao was stunned; hearing Li Li Banfeng say this, the matter was indeed suspicious.

For Li Li Banfeng, the Jiangxiang Gang's main headquarters' strength is not considered strong, but the number of people is large, and this faction has always been known for being sinister and ruthless. If one wants to take them down, the strike must be sudden, and the opponent must not be allowed to be prepared.

The Flying General Battalion does act a bit high-profile, but not to the extent of letting a pen-pusher know the action plan in advance.

While in doubt, Qin Qin Tianjiu arrived at Xiaoyao Wu.

Today's Qin Qin Tianjiu has been promoted to a Silver Badge by exception and has become a person of status in the Sanying Sect.

He doesn't need to avoid people when coming to Xiaoyao Wu; the Great Golden Seal Shen Shen Jinzhong was supported by Li Li Banfeng, and Qin Qin Tianjiu's ability to be reused relies precisely on this relationship with Li Qi.

"Brother Brother Qiye, our Great Golden Seal just received news this morning that in three days, the Flying General Battalion is going to attack the Jiangxiang Gang's main headquarters. That bunch of birds in the Jiangxiang Gang should have died long ago. The Great Golden Seal asked me to ask you if you want to join in the attack?"

Li Li Banfeng pondered for a moment and said: "Have your Great Golden Seal go and investigate the origin of the Flying General Battalion again. After there is news, be sure to tell me. Tell him not to be in a hurry to get involved in this matter."

The Sanying Sect also received the news?

If the matter has reached this point and the Jiangxiang Gang still has no precautions, then it would truly be ridiculous.

Wait.

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong is returning to Like Puluozhou; is it for this matter?

……

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong got off the train and went to the Border Defense Hall first.

In terms of position, Liao Liao Zihui is above Xiao Xiao Zhenggong, but Xiao Xiao Zhenggong has the identity of a balancer, so Liao Liao Zihui is naturally polite to him.

After a few pleasantries, Xiao Xiao Zhenggong brought up the crisis the Jiangxiang Gang is facing during this period.

Liao Liao Zihui was prepared: "Regarding the series of events that have occurred recently with the Jiangxiang Gang, we have attached great importance to them, established a special working group, formulated a work plan, clarified responsibility goals, and effectively implemented various work measures……"

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong patiently listened to Liao Liao Zihui finish his nonsense, had lunch at the Border Defense Hall, and went to the main headquarters in the afternoon.

He made quite a big stir coming back this time; the Jiangxiang Gang seems to have made full preparations, and the Flying General Battalion's action should logically be delayed.

Even Dan San Zhu Mei is a bit worried about whether this draft should continue to be written.

But Xie Xie Mengjiao sent news to Dan San Zhu Mei again: "The action remains the same. Tell her to hurry up and write, and strive to have the novel finished on the same day the news comes out."

Li Li Banfeng is increasingly unable to understand the situation here: "Youtao, stay in Xiaoyao Wu these few days and don't go looking for Dan San Zhu Mei."

Tang Tang Changfa calculated carefully every month; only then could the grain he bought be enough to barely fill their stomachs. A newspaper was indeed a luxury for them.

Li Li Banfeng shrugged his eyebrows and said: "I think it's fake."

……

"I think it's real!" In the Lu Family Bookstore, He He Jiaqing selected a stack of old newspapers and had Shopkeeper Lu calculate the money.

Shopkeeper Lu smiled and said: "Why do you think this Zhao Zhao Xiao Wan is real?"

He He Jiaqing said: "Because she is attacking the Jiangxiang Gang. The Flying General is a great hero, punishing the wicked and eliminating evil; it's reasonable and fair."

"The Jiangxiang Gang are all evil people; they are robbers who snatch other people's things. I hate robbers the most!"

Shopkeeper Lu nodded and said: "So that's how it is; have you been robbed by the Jiangxiang Gang?"

"I have been robbed, and I still hate them when I think about it now. I must avenge this grudge sooner or later!"

He He Jiaqing left with the newspapers.

As he walked, he laughed.

While laughing, he was still talking to himself: "Xiao Xiao Zhenggong, this grudge will be avenged soon!"

……

That evening, Li Li Banfeng received an invitation; Xiao Xiao Zhenggong invited Li Qi to attend a banquet at the Jiangxiang Gang's main headquarters tomorrow.

Qin Qin Tianjiu ran to Xiaoyao Wu specifically to remind Li Qi: "Brother Brother Qiye, you absolutely must not go. This man surnamed Xiao has no good intentions."

"Everyone knows what the Jiangxiang Gang is like. He is now facing a catastrophic disaster and is looking everywhere for help."

"Xiao Xiao Zhenggong sent out dozens of invitations this time, but no one in Green Water City pays him any mind. They don't want to be plotted against by him, nor do they want to ruin their reputation because of him."

Li Li Banfeng looked at the invitation, smiled, and said: "It wouldn't be appropriate not to go. Master Xiao and I can be considered old acquaintances!"

Qin Qin Tianjiu was stunned: "Brother Brother Qiye, did you know Xiao Xiao Zhenggong before?"

Li Li Banfeng nodded and said: "I know him; we have a friendship that survived life and death!"

……

Jiangxiang Gang main headquarters, Xiao Xiao Zhenggong was flipping through the roster, making marks next to the names one by one.

Branch Master Yao Song Zhiyi whispered beside him: "There are two brothers who are very loyal to the branch, do things properly, and keep their mouths shut. I want to keep them."

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong frowned and said: "Which two?"

Yao Song Zhiyi pointed to two names on the roster.

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong nodded and drew a circle next to each of these two names.

After looking at the roster, Xiao Xiao Zhenggong walked through the branch headquarters from front to back.

Although the Jiangxiang Gang is a second-rate faction, the main headquarters branch is very grand, with five small buildings in the front and back, a lake in the middle, and a forest by the lake. Some people also call this place the Jiangxiang Garden.

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong sighed and said: "When my father was still alive, I told him not to put too much effort into the facade. A tall tree catches the wind; it's not a good thing. Tell the brothers to remember the routes well and don't take the wrong path at the critical moment."

Yao Song Zhiyi smiled and said: "Don't worry, it's our own branch; it definitely won't go wrong."

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong followed Yao Song Zhiyi to the rockery by the lake, turned two stone cones in the cave, opened a door, and followed the stairs to the basement.

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong looked around in the basement and asked: "When did this place come over?"

"Last night!"

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong smiled and said: "Such a large piece of land, it can actually be stuffed under the lake. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I really wouldn't believe it."

Yao Song Zhiyi nodded and said: "I didn't believe it before either; I was scared to death after seeing it!"

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong exhorted: "You must find the right time point when you enter the door tomorrow. There will be no Jiangxiang Gang in the future. If you come late, don't say I didn't care whether you lived or died."

Yao Song Zhiyi said: "Don't worry, this matter absolutely won't have any mishaps."

After walking around the basement, Yao Song Zhiyi pushed open a secret door on the wall, and a wave of power rushed toward them.

Yao Song Zhiyi's body couldn't help but tremble. Xiao Xiao Zhenggong let Yao Song Zhiyi leave first and guard the rockery side; he had words to say to the person in the secret room alone.

After Yao Song Zhiyi left, the great detective Dabo Dabo Ensi walked out of the secret door and came before Xiao Xiao Zhenggong.

"Gang Leader!" Dabo Dabo Ensi bowed deeply to Xiao Xiao Zhenggong.

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong nodded and said: "These days, I've wronged you all."

Dabo Dabo Ensi lowered his head and said: "Serving the Gang Leader is my supreme honor."

Xiao Xiao Zhenggong didn't like Dabo Dabo Ensi's tone very much. He shouted toward the inside of the secret door: "Before the matter is accomplished, you still have to persist here for a period of time. Can you hold on?"

A woman's voice came from inside: "The Marshal worries too much. When there is no food to eat, one can survive for half a year by eating wild cats. Now that there is food and drink, what is there to not be able to hold on to?"

PS: In May, the performance of the Puluo Lord rose steadily. In June, with the support of all the readers, Li Banfeng will definitely be like a hot knife through butter, advancing triumphantly, and striving to rush into the top ten of the monthly ticket list. Salad will add a chapter. Thank you for the kindness of all the readers!

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