Chapter 14: It means those territories—I want them all

"What do you mean?"

The words "Yùxuě Lóu" clearly triggered something in Gui Tou; his expression froze as he stared fixedly at Ye Tian.

The Black Water Gang's territory in City West originally included three brothels, but they were later seized by the Earth Dragon Gang.

Yùxuě Lóu was one of them—and the largest one—and the very members now guarding Yùxuě Lóu are the same ones who killed Gui Tou's brother.

"Don't you understand?"

Ye Tian's smile didn't fade.

"I've heard the wine at Yùxuě Lóu is excellent, and the girls are beautiful—not just Yùxuě Lóu, but the other two brothels taken from you, I want those too."

Is he planning to fight the Earth Dragon Gang and reclaim the territory?

Gang members seizing territory happens often; it's not unusual, but—

"Do you have the ability?"

Gui Tou's gaze was skeptical, as if questioning whether Ye Tian had the strength to reclaim the territory.

"So I came to you. I heard you have a grudge against them. Now I'm giving you a chance to avenge your brother. What do you say? Don't tell me you've given up on revenge."

"The debt for my brother's death? I'll never forget."

His eyes slowly turned dangerous.

"But do you have a reason to act?"

Having spent so many years in the Black Water Gang, Gui Tou knew well: without a valid reason, you can't fight another gang.

"My good brother was killed by the Earth Dragon Gang. Is that reason enough?"

Hearing Ye Tian had also lost a good brother to the Earth Dragon Gang, Gui Tou's gaze toward him softened noticeably.

To go this far for a brother's vengeance—worthy of respect.

"Who was your good brother? Was he from the Black Water Gang?"

"Lei Lu."

"?"

Who?

Lei Lu? His previously softened expression suddenly stiffened.

He blinked, bewildered, looking at Ye Tian.

Don't think I'm out of the loop just because I don't meddle—I heard what happened that day after I left: Lei Lu gave you the cold shoulder. Is that really your good brother?

Wait—something feels off.

"Lei Lu is dead?"

"You didn't know?"

Ye Tian was equally surprised—how out of touch are you?

"..."

Gui Tou said nothing, but turned his gaze to the brothers beside him.

"Uh!"

"Big Brother, we were just talking about this!"

Several brothers looked innocent—they'd just mentioned it.

Was that so? Gui Tou was even more confused.

He'd been thinking about other things and hadn't paid attention at all.

"Cough!" Feeling awkward, Gui Tou cleared his throat.

"Since your good… brother was killed by the Earth Dragon Gang, we must avenge him."

Fine, let's treat Lei Lu as your good brother—Gui Tou realized this was indeed a solid reason to fight.

"If you truly help me avenge my brother, my life henceforth is yours."

No wonder Mei Yongning said that.

Gui Tou truly valued brotherly loyalty above all else.

"Wait two days. I'll send word."

Ye Tian smiled satisfied, dropped those words, and stood up, leaving with Wei Wu.

"Big Brother Gui Tou."

After Ye Tian left, many turned to Gui Tou, their eyes filled with concern.

"What if Ye Tian is using us..."

"I know."

Gui Tou values loyalty, but he's no fool.

"But if I can't avenge my brother, I'll never find peace in this life."

Back then, that brother died shielding me from a blade—Gui Tou had dreamed of revenge ever since. Now that the chance is here, how could he possibly let it slip away?

"Big Brother Gui Tou's right—brotherly vengeance can't be forgotten."

"Exactly."

"If Big Brother Gui Tou says so, let's all do it!"

"Do it!"

"This time, I'm going to chop down every last Earth Dragon Gang bastard!"

Seeing his brothers respond one after another, Gui Tou's expression turned serious as he began organizing his men.

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Meanwhile, on Ye Tian's side, after leaving, he returned directly to his residence.

The residence had originally been fairly spacious, but with this many people added, it was clearly not quite enough.

"Boss!"

"Boss!"

The ten Primary Loyalty followers he had just obtained had also come over at this moment.

Adding the ones from before.

Ye Tian's Primary Loyalty followers had now reached forty-three, the foundation of a faction beginning to take shape.

"Brothers, I promised you all that I would bring you wealth and glory. Now the chance has come. In two days, we take down the Earth Dragon Gang. Do you have the confidence!"

"Yes!"

Including Wei Wu, who was standing beside Ye Tian, everyone shouted at the top of their lungs.

In every pair of eyes, there was not a trace of fear, only excitement for what was about to happen.

"Good!"

Looking at this group of people, Ye Tian laughed unrestrainedly.

He knew clearly in his heart that no matter how many people he gathered from outside, the only ones he could truly trust were the people right before his eyes.

"Wei Wu, take them to the storeroom to get swords."

The reward he had chosen earlier, apart from the ten Primary Loyalty followers, also included a hundred Bǎi Duàn Dāo.

These so-called Bǎi Duàn Dāo were not blades forged a hundred times, but treasured swords forged over a thousand times. In this day and age, they were divine weapons sharp enough to sever hair with a breath.

A hundred of them sounded like a lot, but there were too many people to equip. Ye Tian had no intention of giving them to outsiders; giving them to his own brothers was enough. Ye Tian himself also took one.

In appearance, it was modeled after a Tang horizontal blade.

After swinging it a couple of times, he found the feel to be excellent. Although he didn't know any blade techniques, focusing on sheer force and weight would do.

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Two days' time.

Passed faster than expected.

"So many people?"

Mei Yongning did not disappoint Ye Tian. Outside the tavern at this moment, no fewer than a hundred people had gathered. To gather this many people within two days was enough to demonstrate Mei Yongning's ability.

"Linshui City lacks everything except people who want to join a gang."

As long as the conditions were loosened, gathering manpower was no difficult matter.

It was only that the time was too tight; otherwise he could have gathered even more people.

"Want to say something?"

Before this gang fight, one ought to say a few words to boost morale, right?

"No rush, wait a bit longer."

Ye Tian did not refuse, only gestured for Mei Yongning not to rush—there were still people who hadn't arrived.

Understanding what Ye Tian was waiting for, Mei Yongning nodded knowingly.

Not long after, Gui Tou also arrived with his people. Although there were only a few dozen, each and every one of them was a capable fighter.

"Hiss, so many people."

"Feels like last time we had a gang fight, there weren't this many people."

"Looks like this Fist Master Ye didn't lie to us—he really means to fight the Earth Dragon Gang."

Realizing Ye Tian was serious, the people around Gui Tou visibly grew excited, as if looking forward to what was about to happen.

Seeing so many people, Gui Tou's mood inevitably shifted as well.

"Big Brother Ye!"

After coming before Ye Tian, Gui Tou's attitude, compared to last time, had clearly become much more respectful.

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