Chapter 73: Focus on Bullying the Weak and Intimidating the Strong

After saying that.

Without even glancing at Sen Lao nearby, he took his men and left directly.

If this weren't Sen Lao's territory, Ye Tian would have made a move on the spot—why would he bother wasting words?

Only after Ye Tian and his people had completely left did Sen Lao's expression gradually change, turning into utter rage.

"Rebellion! Rebellion! Every single one of them is rebelling!"

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The group of Sen Lao's subordinates around him could only stand silently at the side, not daring to disturb him.

Though inwardly they couldn't help but complain.

You didn't dare say anything when that Young Master Jade was here, and now that he's gone you finally have the nerve to throw a tantrum—what's the point?

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"How did it go?"

Fortunately, most of the alcohol had been drunk by Xiǎo Bàwáng, and besides, among those who roam the jianghu, how many could possibly have poor tolerance?

By the time Wu Luo returned to Zhonghe Gang's territory, he was mostly sober.

He immediately called his men over and had them treat Shuang Gu's injuries.

"Fortunately, it was still in time."

Hearing this, Wu Luo couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. Although the reputation of Shuang Gu as Zhonghe Gang's number one fist fighter had been deliberately spread by Wu Luo himself, over these years, Zhonghe Gang's increasingly stable development truly could not be separated from Shuang Gu's strength.

It really was inseparable from Shuang Gu's abilities.

If Shuang Gu had truly been crippled, it would inevitably lead to wavering morale and instability within the gang.

Here in Linshui City, gang fights happen every day. Setting aside other situations, when it came to injuries from brawls, these doctors handled them with practiced ease—they were long accustomed to it.

"However, even though he can be healed, for the next year or so he won't be able to fight anyone. Otherwise, the injuries will compound and become far harder to cure."

"Mm, I understand."

Wu Luo nodded solemnly.

He gestured for the doctor to continue the treatment.

When Wu Luo came out, Xiǎo Bàwáng's drunken state had also mostly subsided—at the very least he could walk on his own.

"How are you?"

"I'm fine, Dad. I told you, I can really hold my liquor."

Xiǎo Bàwáng beamed brightly.

「... 」

I really don't know what you're so proud of.

Seeing this, Bai Weicai at the side gently offered some consolation.

"Gang Leader, no matter what, this time we really owe it to the young Gang Leader."

Wu Luo said nothing. It was true—without Xiǎo Bàwáng, he definitely couldn't have finished all that hard liquor.

But likewise, without Xiǎo Bàwáng, he wouldn't have gone to find that so-called Young Master Jade either.

Especially after seeing Xiǎo Bàwáng's increasingly smug look, Wu Luo didn't even know what to say for a moment.

"Um... Dad."

Xiǎo Bàwáng's proud look didn't last long.

After a while, he glanced at Wu Luo with some hesitation.

"Mm?"

Usually so brash and overbearing, it was rare to see that expression on Xiǎo Bàwáng's face.

"About this matter... maybe we should just let it go."

His eyes were timid and evasive, as if he were truly scared. Especially when he recalled the image of Ye Tian twisting both arms, Xiǎo Bàwáng felt a bone-deep chill of fear.

His nature of bullying the weak and fearing the strong was on full display at this moment.

「... 」

Seeing Xiǎo Bàwáng like this, Wu Luo actually felt a sense of relief.

In the jianghu, one cannot be foolhardy and combative. If Xiǎo Bàwáng truly kept charging ahead stubbornly, he'd be that much closer to death. Fortunately, Xiǎo Bàwáng knew fear too.

"Don't worry. The one who hates Young Master Jade the most right now won't be us—it'll be Sen Lao."

The conflict between Sen Lao and Ye Tian back then—Wu Luo had seen it crystal clear.

"Sen Lao?"

Xiǎo Bàwáng was momentarily slow to react.

Seeing this, Bai Weicai at the side smiled and explained.

"Sen Lao is a Hall Leader after all. Being offended by his own subordinate would naturally leave him dissatisfied."

A Hall Leader about to step down is still a Hall Leader.

Wu Luo narrowed his eyes, thoughts flickering through his mind.

"That Young Master Jade is no simple figure. A person like that would absolutely not be content to remain under someone else."

Before, he had only heard the jianghu rumors but never seen it with his own eyes. Now, after truly clashing once, with Wu Luo's jianghu experience, it was easy to see that Ye Tian's overbearing and domineering personality was not one willing to live under another's heel.

He was definitely not someone willing to submit to others.

Moreover, the jianghu also says Young Master Jade is generous and righteous, peerless in benevolence and loyalty—but Wu Luo certainly doesn't believe it.

But the fact that such rumors could spread already proves that Ye Tian won't be a peaceful one.

Under such circumstances, between Young Master Jade and Sen Lao, only one can survive.

"In other words, Sen Lao will kill that Young Master Jade?"

Xiao Ba Wang thought simply, believing Sēn Lǎo was the Hall Master and Ye Tian was merely the Head Boss.

If anyone were to strike first, it would surely be Sēn Lǎo, the Hall Master.

"Who will kill whom is still uncertain."

That foolish son, Wu Luo shook his head, too lazy to elaborate, and simply said one sentence.

Having roamed the underworld for so many years, Wu Luo had a clearer understanding of many things; everyone says that subordinates defying superiors is a grave taboo in the underworld, yet such things have never ceased.

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As expected.

Ye Tian arrived at Sēn Lǎo's territory with over a thousand men, which would inevitably stir up considerable commotion in the underworld.

But since he dared to do this, Ye Tian had already prepared to bear the cost.

After leaving Sēn Lǎo's territory, Ye Tian sent Mei Yongning to Jin Feng Tower to prepare tonight's banquet; as for himself, he returned to his mansion first.

"Young Master Ye."

As soon as he returned, Xiao Cao ran over, her face beaming with joy.

Compared to before, Xiao Cao was much livelier now.

"What's this?"

He raised a hand to ruffle Xiao Cao's head, about to say something, when suddenly he noticed several chests had been placed in the once-empty courtyard.

"Someone delivered them. Oh, and there's also a letter."

Saying this,

Xiao Cao bounced off to fetch the letter sent by the visitor and bring it to Ye Tian.

Taking advantage of this moment,

Ye Tian walked over to the several wooden chests.

"Boss, let me handle it."

Seeing this, Tie Quan stepped forward immediately, worried the chests might contain hidden weapons that could harm Ye Tian.

But unexpectedly,

there were no hidden weapons—yet inside the opened chests lay neatly arranged stacks of silver, and even one chest of gold.

"What a grand gesture!"

All the chests together must amount to at least a hundred thousand taels, not to mention the chest of gold.

"Young Master."

Just then, Xiao Cao brought over the envelope.

After reading its contents, Ye Tian's face broke into a smile—exactly as he had anticipated.

"Indeed, no one in the underworld is truly foolish."

The envelope had been sent by Lei Yushan.

Its contents were simple: first, congratulating Ye Tian on becoming Head Boss, noting that Ye Tian's territory was expanding and he was in urgent need of funds; these coins were Lei Yushan's gift to help ease his "immediate crisis."

The letter claimed it was to repay Ye Tian for avenging his son.

But who would believe such nonsense?

Even if one wished to repay a debt, one wouldn't send this much money.

And why wait until Ye Tian had grown strong to repay it? It felt utterly false.

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