Chapter 119: The Plan

After understanding the whole situation, Cheng Feng made his choice; they were in the circle of small gangs on the fringes of the gang world.

They could only fight their way out.

The surrounding small gangs either occupied streets or workshops, relying purely on meager protection fees to scrape together some income; a single small street in the vicinity would be mixed with one small gang.

Cheng Feng had Wang Hu scout the area, spending time to draw a rough topographical map.

General information such as the leaders of the surrounding gangs, the minor bosses, the main enforcers known as Red Flower Staff, and their daily habits and customs were all compiled together.

Wang Hu was curious why Cheng Feng was collecting this information.

Wouldn't it be enough to just go up, kill people, and seize territory?

Cheng Feng smiled and said nothing, letting the disciples rest well during the day until night fell.

Amidst the bright lights, Cheng Feng sat before the main seat.

He said loudly: "Everyone should know what we are going to do tonight, right? The Hong Sect has spent massive resources to train you for four months; you are finally no longer Ordinary people, having reached the first entry-level standard of the Hong Sect. But do we know these things, and do others know? They do not know."

They do not know what the Hong Sect represents, nor do they know what the Hong Sect can bring to everyone.

Tonight, we will let them know the name of the Hong Sect!"

Cheng Feng issued orders directly: "Sun Gui, Zhou Hai, Li Yang, each of you take fifteen people to occupy the other side's territory. Kill the leaders, kill those under them who do evil. The detailed lists and addresses are all with Wang Hu; go get them directly. I hope it takes no more than two hours. Cheng Yi, Babai, and Wang Hu, each go with a team to supervise. Do not take action unless necessary; let the men under you see some blood. You must ensure one life per person. Those who are timid and dare not strike are to be recorded."

The night was like ink, and the lanterns on the street flickered with cold and charming light in the night curtain. In this deep night, an undercurrent surged quietly, carrying an unstoppable momentum as it swept over.

Sun Gui, Zhou Hai, and Li Yang received their orders and each led fifteen disciples, quickly dispersing. Their steps were firm and powerful, and their eyes flashed with ruthless light; this would be the first battle of the Hong Sect.

Wang Hu, Cheng Yi, and Babai followed the three teams respectively to supervise. They knew that tonight's operation was not just to Expand territory, but also to let all Hong Sect disciples train and see some blood.

Time passed bit by bit, and the lights on the street swayed in the night, as if cheering for this coming storm. The three teams of Sun Gui, Zhou Hai, and Li Yang had already quietly approached their respective targets according to the addresses on the list.

Suddenly, a scream pierced the silence of the night, followed by continuous sounds of fighting and shouting. Sun Gui's team launched the attack first; they were like fierce tigers descending from the mountains, instantly occupying the enemy's territory. The leading enemy was beheaded by Sun Gui, and the remaining enforcers surrendered one after another after Sun Gui's team killed a few minor bosses.

The teams of Zhou Hai and Li Yang also launched their attacks at almost the same time. They were like two bolts of lightning, instantly tearing through the enemy's defense line. The leading gang leader was stunned by the sudden sneak attack and was about to draw his blade to resist when he was hacked to death by the Strength Refining Initial Stage Martial Artists who swarmed up from behind. The remaining enforcers were routed under the two men's momentum. Before dying, the two leaders opened their eyes wide: "What grudge or enmity is this? A team of Strength Refining Martial Artists coming to kill me?"

Unfortunately, no one could answer his doubts.

With the supervision team standing behind them, the Hong Sect disciples naturally dared not be reckless.

They cleaned up the corpses, led the captured gang underlings to show the way to loot silver, and took them to the residences of the gang big brothers and minor bosses to look for any overlooked silver. They also had to check if there were any Martial Dao techniques in the private residences; these would all be the spoils of the Hong Sect.

Unfortunately, only the gang leader of the small gang Sun Gui attacked had a tattered Blade Technique, and there were no other gains. The other two small gangs had collected some silver.

Two hours later, all the fighting ended. The three teams of Sun Gui, Zhou Hai, and Li Yang returned to the gathering point with full results. Looking at the excitement and pride in each other's eyes, they all understood that tonight's operation was not just a victory, but a new beginning.

Cheng Feng stood before everyone, a satisfied smile on his face. He said loudly: "Tonight's operation was very successful, and everyone performed very well. However, this is only the first step for our Hong Sect; we still have many things to do. I hope everyone can continue to maintain this momentum and let the reputation of the Hong Sect spread further!"

The disciples responded in unison, their voices echoing in the night sky, as if announcing the arrival of the Hong Sect.

After the battle, everyone got half a tael of silver, which totaled twenty-five taels. This was not expensive; just by raiding the homes of those gang leaders and minor bosses, they had obtained over two hundred taels.

The first time, one cannot give too much, to prevent the disciples from having an unbalanced mentality in the future.

Planning slowly is the true way.

Cheng Feng chose gangs that were notorious: they had no rules for collecting protection fees, collected too much, collected heavily, bullied the weak and feared the strong, forced good women into prostitution, and practiced usury, all while having no background behind them.

This was the main purpose of Cheng Feng's selection.

The first step must be taken steadily; one must spread their reputation. If one can have a good reputation, why have a bad one?

The next day, the oppressed street did not see the shadows of the previous gangs, which made them a little curious and a little afraid.

In the gang world, how can there be no deaths? As long as it is not in the Inner City, as long as there is a fight in the Outer City, things can be suppressed.

However, no one came all morning. Near noon, a group of capable-looking men in black occupied these three streets.

The people on the street finally realized; this was how it should be. How could a gang seize territory and then have no one show up?

As the noon sun gradually sprinkled over the street, the group of capable-looking men in black were already neatly arranged in every corner of the three streets. Their eyes were firm, and their demeanor revealed an unquestionable majesty.

Although the residents and merchants on the street were still cautious, the curiosity and doubt in their eyes had faded a lot, replaced by anticipation and observation of the newcomers.

Hopefully, they won't demand protection fees too harshly.

Observing the new leader, one must absolutely not provoke him in the future.

The leading man in black was tall, with a handsome and masculine face; it was Cheng Feng. He stood in the center of the street, his gaze sweeping around, a flash of satisfaction in his eyes.

He knew that they had successfully attracted the attention of everyone on this street, and this was the first step he wanted.

"Dear neighbors and shop owners, hello everyone." Cheng Feng's voice was loud and powerful, clearly spreading throughout the street, "We are a newly established gang called the 'Hong Sect'. We came here not to bully the people, but to maintain the peace and order of this street."

Hearing this, the residents and merchants on the street began to whisper and discuss. They could not believe that this new gang would actually say such things. However, the righteousness and majesty emanating from Cheng Feng and his subordinates made them involuntarily believe it a little.

"Of course, our 'Hong Sect' has its own rules and principles." Cheng Feng continued, "We will not overcharge protection fees, nor will we bully the weak and fear the strong. We will protect everyone's interests; time will prove everything."

After saying this, he signaled his subordinates to disperse and begin contacting and communicating with the residents and merchants on the street. They explained the rules and principles of the "Hong Sect" in detail.

According to Cheng Feng's previous understanding, protection fees were collected by these gangs in various ways, without any pattern.

Cheng Feng naturally would not set them too high, but the rules had to be changed.

Cheng Feng naturally would not think like a saint about doing things for everyone.

What does their life or death have to do with me, Cheng Feng?

Being so high-profile, isn't it just to see if I can catch a big fish?