Chapter 193: Green-Faced Ghost King (Long Chapter)

"Let the Xingcheng underworld become my world?"

Shangguan Xiao's words made Li Fei pause; he had never considered such a possibility at all.

"Do you think that after the Tiger Blade Gang falls, there won't be other gangs appearing in Xingcheng in the future?"

Shangguan Xiao asked.

Li Fei: "Of course there will be."

"Yes, of course there will be. Eliminating one Tiger Blade Gang does not mean that Xingcheng will be free of darkness from now on. Protection fees, opium dens, forcing good women into prostitution, gambling dens cheating people of money, smuggling, murder—these evil acts, if the Tiger Blade Gang doesn't do them, someone else always will. In this world, as long as there is light, there will inevitably be darkness."

Shangguan Xiao sighed, "It's just that without the Tiger Blade Gang, that giant object pressing down on everyone's heads, perhaps in the next ten years, the Xingcheng underworld will be even more chaotic than it is now. There will be many new gangs everywhere fighting for territory and interests, until order gradually stabilizes."

She looked into Li Fei's eyes: "Since that is the case, you could very well step forward and let the Xingcheng underworld become the way you want it to be."

"Me?"

Li Fei was very surprised, "Is Master Aunt wanting me to form a gang?"

Shangguan Xiao shook her head: "You don't need to form one from scratch; isn't the Tiger Blade Gang ready-made? If you don't like the Tiger Blade Gang, then turn it into the way you like."

"Ah?"

Li Fei reacted quickly and immediately understood the other party's meaning.

Shangguan Xiao wanted him to step forward in the name of the Green-Faced Ghost to rebuild the Tiger Blade Gang and re-establish a new set of rules!

"But since Master Aunt has such thoughts, why not do it yourself?"

Li Fei asked.

Shangguan Xiao smiled: "After Senior Brother returned to the city today, he found me and we chatted quite a bit."

"Teacher, he has returned?"

"Yes, he rushed back to Xingcheng the moment he received the news. Although he was still a step late, fortunately, the final outcome was good."

"What did Teacher say?"

"Your teacher, back in the day, was just like you; he also thought about changing this world and eradicating the filth of this world as much as possible."

Shangguan Xiao revealed a look of nostalgia:

"It's just a pity that later, he encountered a mishap that left him disheartened, which is why he came to Xingcheng and became a teacher at the Martial Arts Hall."

Li Fei was thoughtful: "Teacher's foundation of martial arts was severely damaged during that mishap, right?"

Shangguan Xiao nodded: "These matters, you can ask your teacher yourself in the future. If he is willing to tell you, you will naturally know; I won't say more."

Li Fei: "This student understands."

"You know your teacher's personality. If it were before, he certainly wouldn't have been able to stand the various actions of the Green-Faced Ghost. But after returning to the city today, when he learned of the things the Green-Faced Ghost did and learned that Yu Hu colluded with foreigners to betray the country, his perspective changed."

"If you hadn't stood up to fight the Tiger Blade Gang, Yu Hu's treason might not have been discovered. How much harm the Tiger Blade Gang would have caused later, and when the conspiracies of the Western countries would have been exposed—these were all unknowns. So, after learning these things, Senior Brother actually felt some admiration for the Green-Faced Ghost, he just never said it explicitly."

Shangguan Xiao looked at Li Fei with a smile.

Li Fei also began to smile.

In Hao Yi's heart, the country is paramount; every man is responsible for the rise and fall of his nation.

Therefore, compared to killing a few corrupt officials, the Green-Faced Ghost exposing the foreigners' conspiracy was a merit to the country! The weight of this matter was immeasurable in Hao Yi's heart.

"Senior Brother's thinking has shifted, and I estimate that he may not be content to stay in the Martial Arts Hall as a teacher forever. So, as his Junior Sister, I naturally have to take precautions and plan for him in advance."

There was a bit more sweetness in Shangguan Xiao's smile.

Li Fei finally understood his Master Aunt's true purpose. He smiled and said: "So letting me step forward to support the Tiger Blade Gang is also part of Master Aunt's plan?"

"What, you, as a student, are unwilling to share your teacher's burdens?"

Shangguan Xiao glared at Li Fei.

"Haha, this student is willing!"

Li Fei smiled and bowed.

Shangguan Xiao waved her hand: "You asked just now why I didn't step forward to do these things; it's because I plan to go and be the Chief of the Stop-Conflict Court, so it naturally won't be convenient for me to interfere in underworld affairs anymore."

"Ah?"

Li Fei was shocked by Shangguan Xiao's words.

No, the Chief of the Stop-Conflict Court is an imperial official; can you, an underworld person, just become one if you say so?

Even if you are a Dao Foundation realm powerhouse, it can't be that easy, right?

Li Fei muttered silently in his heart.

"I know what you are surprised about."

Shangguan Xiao smiled, "Your Master Aunt, I, still have some influence in my family, but I had a very stiff falling out with them back then and ran away from home long ago to make my own way in the underworld. Now that I am willing to step forward to become an official, those people in my family will certainly be happy to see it happen. With their help, and given that the current situation in Xingcheng truly needs someone to step up and take charge to stabilize the situation, my chances of becoming the Chief of the Xingcheng Stop-Conflict Court are quite high."

"So that's how it is."

Li Fei nodded.

Shangguan Xiao's family must have some influence in the Datong Prefecture government, and in this incident, Shangguan Xiao also contributed. If not for her, the situation would have collapsed long ago; she could be considered to have rendered a great service.

With such merit, plus Shangguan Xiao's own Dao Foundation realm strength and the help of her family operating behind the scenes, she indeed has the opportunity to ascend to the heavens in one step and become the Chief of the Stop-Conflict Court!

"Sure enough, in officialdom, nothing beats having a background."

Li Fei sighed in his heart.

"If I become the Chief of the Stop-Conflict Court, it won't be convenient for me to get too deeply involved in underworld affairs, so I plan to hand this Green Origin Boxing Stronghold over to you in the future."

Shangguan Xiao said.

Li Fei widened his eyes.

This Green Origin Boxing Stronghold is a well-deserved 'cornucopia,' with a turnover of at least 100, 00 yuan every night. Even if the house only earns ten percent of that, that's over 300, 00 in profit a month!

Such a 'cornucopia' is actually being given to him directly?

"This student is unworthy of such a gift."

Li Fei said hurriedly.

"No need to decline. There aren't many people I can trust. If I don't give it to you, should I let others benefit?"

Shangguan Xiao smiled, "In the future, with your left hand controlling the Green Origin Boxing Stronghold and your right hand controlling the Tiger Blade Gang, and with me as the Chief of the Stop-Conflict Court backing you up on the official side, plus an Inspection Court, this Xingcheng underworld will naturally be your world!"

October 21st, the day after the Tiger Blade Gang leader Yu Hu was killed.

The incident in Xingcheng had already been reported overnight, but the investigation team sent by Datong Prefecture would not arrive for a few more days.

Therefore, Gu Zhenhui was still the Chief of Xingcheng for now.

At this moment, with Yu Hu dead and the Tiger Blade Gang collapsed, Gu Zhenhui could be considered the most powerful person in Xingcheng.

But this Chief had no mood to enjoy this long-awaited moment.

He knew very well that the day the investigation team from Datong Prefecture arrived in Xingcheng would be the day he stepped down as Chief!

If it were only the matter of the Peace-of-Mind Sect bringing horse bandits into the city, Gu Zhenhui would still have a way to maneuver and fight for himself.

But now, it had also been exposed that Yu Hu colluded with foreigners to betray the country!

With such a thing happening, Gu Zhenhui, as the highest official in Xingcheng, could not shirk the blame; stepping down immediately was already the most ideal outcome.

"Sir, Li Lei has arrived."

The secretary walked into Gu Zhenhui's office and said respectfully as always.

Gu Zhenhui turned to look at him and smiled: "I know, I'll be right there."

"Yes."

The secretary nodded and intended to withdraw, but was suddenly called back by Gu Zhenhui.

"What are your plans for the future?"

"Ah?"

The secretary looked at Gu Zhenhui with a blank expression.

Gu Zhenhui sighed: "You have followed me for so many years. I had hoped to give you a glorious future, but I never expected it would end like this."

Upon hearing this, the secretary immediately shed tears and knelt down with a thud:

"Sir! No matter where you go in the future, I am willing to follow you!"

Gu Zhenhui was rarely moved. He walked up and placed his palm on the other's shoulder:

"Get up. You will transfer to the Inspection Court today."

"Sir?"

The secretary looked up at Gu Zhenhui, not understanding why he was being transferred to the Inspection Court.

Given his relationship with Gu Zhenhui, now that Gu Zhenhui was stepping down, could he still escape unscathed?

"Rest assured, I have my own arrangements."

Gu Zhenhui smiled.

After saying this, he walked out of the office.

Soon, he walked into a reception room where Li Lei was waiting for him.

"Chief Gu."

Seeing Gu Zhenhui enter, Li Lei stood up and bowed to him.

"Deputy Inspector-General Li, sit."

Gu Zhenhui smiled and gestured to Li Lei, and then the two sat on the sofa together.

"Deputy Inspector-General Li, I heard that Wu Yihua is dead?"

Gu Zhenhui did not beat around the bush and asked straight to the point.

Li Lei's expression remained unchanged: "Yes, there was an accident yesterday."

"An accident?"

Gu Zhenhui smiled, "What kind of accident could allow an Inspector-General to be shot to death inside his own Inspection Court?"

Li Lei looked straight at Gu Zhenhui: "Director Gu, I will write a report on the detailed course of this incident, and you will understand then, Director Gu."

Gu Zhenhui shook his head: "You don't need to remind me that this director won't be in office for many more days; I called you here today not to suppress you."

"Oh?"

Li Lei could now almost be said to have taken control of the entire Inspectorate, and with yesterday's events, he definitely counted as having performed a great service; now that he also had Yan Yichen and the spies from Meijia Country in his hands, he was full of confidence when facing Gu Zhenhui, a director whose resignation was a foregone conclusion!

"Coercing your own superior beforehand, then shooting a colleague, forcibly seizing power, and finally killing the Chief Inspector directly—this series of thunderous methods from Deputy Chief Inspector Li is worthy of the evaluation of being ruthless, but not yet seasoned enough."

Gu Zhenhui said with a smile.

"I ask for your guidance, Director Gu."

"When the investigation team from above comes down, you can say it was a matter of acting out of necessity in an emergency, using extraordinary means for extraordinary times; at worst, your merits and demerits will cancel each other out. With you holding Yan Yichen and those Meijia Country spies in your hands, the higher-ups won't necessarily hound you over a dead man."

Gu Zhenhui commented with full confidence:

"This result is certainly not bad for you, but it is not the best."

"Then what would be the best?"

Li Lei asked patiently.

"The best result is to make Wu Yihua pay for his crimes and deserve his death!"

Gu Zhenhui stared at Li Lei and said every word clearly.

Li Lei's expression shifted; he couldn't quite see through what this director before him wanted to do.

He had been promoted too quickly; he had rich experience on the battlefield, but his experience in officialdom was somewhat lacking.

"The Supervisory Court has long been watching Wu Yihua. During the great chaos yesterday, many people from the Tiger Blade Gang were running outside the city. I had the Supervisory Court capture a few key figures; these people can testify that Wu Yihua colluded with the Tiger Blade Gang."

Gu Zhenhui said.

Li Lei had to admire these old foxes; in such a situation yesterday, they could actually think of arranging for the Supervisory Court to catch people at the first opportunity, and they could catch them so accurately.

"Is this enough to make Wu Yihua deserve his death?"

Li Lei asked.

"Of course not!"

Gu Zhenhui looked at him, "After Lu Sheng stepped down as captain of the First Battalion, I recruited him into the Supervisory Court and developed him into a secret inspector. He had been investigating the Tiger Blade Gang and Wu Yihua in secret, and as a result, he discovered Wu Yihua's intention to help the Tiger Blade Gang rebel, so he stood up at the critical moment to stop Wu Yihua and shot him dead during the fight.

Next, Deputy Chief Inspector Li stepped forward at a critical moment of crisis, leading the Inspectorate to set things right, clearing out the bandits, and saving the people of Xingcheng in time. As for how Lu Sheng became a secret inspector, how he maintained contact with the Supervisory Court, and the evidence of crimes he found, I have already had people prepare it all; there will be no flaws. The key figures captured will also testify that Wu Yihua colluded with the Tiger Blade Gang with the intent to rebel.

In this way, Wu Yihua will truly deserve his death; not only will you have done no wrong in killing him, but you will have performed a service, and you will be able to add another entry to your record of merits in the future!"

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Li Lei could only feel amazed; it was the first time he knew that officialdom could be played like this.

Gu Zhenhui looked at him: "Killing a Chief Inspector, an official of the imperial court, if only you few carry it, you might not be able to carry it completely. Only by letting me, this director, carry it can it be considered proper and truly leave no future trouble."

Li Lei had to admit that what the other party said made a lot of sense: "Why is Director Gu doing this? Or rather, what do you want?"

Gu Zhenhui said very frankly:

"I am about to leave, and before I go, I want to plan some paths for my subordinates; that is what this is for. As for what I want, as long as Deputy Chief Inspector Li is willing to cooperate, in the end, the Supervisory Court will naturally be able to share a portion of the credit; this is what I want."

"Then what about Director Gu yourself?"

"I am directing the Supervisory Court to handle this, so I can also get a share of the credit, and I only ask to use this bit of credit to allow myself to step down safely."

Gu Zhenhui said with a sense of listlessness.

If it had been the City Guard and the people from the Supervisory Court who had turned the tide this time, he would still have had a chance to make a comeback, but in the current situation, this was all he could do.

"Since that is the case, then I will respectfully obey."

Li Lei thought for a moment before saying to Gu Zhenhui.

Liushajie, with its taverns, gambling dens, and brothels, was a famous place of depravity in Xingcheng.

Once, over seventy percent of the entertainment venues on this street belonged to the Tiger Blade Gang, but the situation was different now.

Several luxury cars were parked outside the Hongxing Gambling Den, and a team of men wearing black long robes, who looked like thugs at a glance, were guarding the entrance of the gambling den.

This largest gambling den on Liushajie was not open for business today.

In the lobby on the first floor of the gambling den, two groups of people were confronting each other.

While it was called a confrontation, in reality, one side was fierce as wolves and tigers, while the other was timid and cowering, completely lacking any momentum.

The side lacking momentum consisted of the persons in charge of the various venues of the Tiger Blade Gang on Liushajie, while the side fierce as wolves and tigers were the representatives sent by the Chen family.

"Gentlemen bosses."

A middle-aged man wearing a long robe made of fine silk, with an expensive white jade thumb ring on his thumb, smiled very gently.

He was Chen Li, the head steward of the Chen family; although he did not have the bloodline of the Chen family, he had been granted the surname Chen and held a high position in the Chen family.

"I called everyone here today to talk about business; the Chen family wants to buy the venues in your hands, so please name your price."

Chen Li said with a smile.

On the surface, these venues were all under the names of the people in charge present, so that if something happened, there would be someone to take the blame; in reality, most of the monthly profits were taken away by the Tiger Blade Gang.

Now that the Tiger Blade Gang had fallen, these people in charge present had become the true owners of the venues, but without the support of the Tiger Blade Gang behind them, they had become fat meat in the eyes of others.

Now, the meat-eaters had arrived!

"Head Steward Chen."

A fatty walked out cautiously, his face piled with smiles.

He was the person in charge of this Hongxing Gambling Den, surnamed Duan, and had always been respectfully called 'Master Duan' by others on this street.

But now, without the Tiger Blade Gang, this 'Master Duan' had become 'Little Duan':

"I dare to ask, how does the Chen family intend to buy these venues in our hands?"

Since the Chen family wanted to buy, they naturally did not dare to refuse; they just wanted to know what the price would be.

"My Chen family has always been fair in doing things."

Chen Li raised his hand, and a subordinate behind him went up and handed a stack of papers to 'Little Duan'.

"This is the price the Chen family is offering each of you; everyone can take a look."

Chen Li said.

'Little Duan' took the stack of papers, and after just one glance, his face changed.

He hurriedly retreated and handed the papers with different prices to the different persons in charge.

After the persons in charge present saw the prices written on the papers, their expressions changed one after another.

The price the Chen family was offering was practically daylight robbery!

But looking up at Chen Li, who was standing there smiling, and the Chen family experts standing behind him, the persons in charge present did not dare to say a word of refusal.

"Excuse me, please make way."

Just at this moment, a voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"We are not open for business today, get lost!"

"We are not here to play."

"I said you aren't allowed in!"

Chen Li frowned and turned to look outside the door.

Two people were blocked by the Chen family guards; one was wearing black-rimmed glasses, holding an account book in his arms, with a dull expression.

The other had a smile on his face, was thin and weak, and habitually bent his waist slightly.

He shouted inside:

"We were sent by the Green-Faced Ghost King!"

Hearing this, Chen Li's expression changed.

After killing a Dao Foundation realm expert in single combat and then killing Yu Hu, the nickname of the Green-Faced Ghost in the Xingcheng underworld had changed.

People now respectfully addressed him as—the Green-Faced Ghost King!

"Let them in."

Chen Li said hurriedly.

So the guards outside the door let them go, and the two walked into the gambling den.

The man holding the account book stared straight ahead, immersed in his own world, not caring about the situation outside.

The thin man looked around curiously.

"You say you were sent by the Green-Faced Ghost King?"

Chen Li asked.

"Exactly."

The thin man replied.

"May I ask how to address you?"

"My name is Liu Saner; I used to be the agent for the Green-Faced Ghost King. Now, I am his representative."

Liu Saner said with a proud face.

"So it is Mr. Liu; I have long heard of your name."

Chen Li hurriedly bowed to Liu Saner.

Seeing the head steward of the Chen family bowing to him, Liu Saner subconsciously wanted to return the bow, but realizing that he was now the representative of the Green-Faced Ghost King, he forced himself to straighten his back and accepted the bow from the other party.

"What business does the Green-Faced Ghost King have in sending Mr. Liu here?"

Chen Li asked cautiously.

"Oh, this person used to be the accountant for the Tiger Blade Gang; I brought him here today to collect accounts."

Liu Saner pointed to the dull man beside him and said.

This person's name was He Yun, who managed the accounts for the Tiger Blade Gang; for most of the business the Tiger Blade Gang had done over the years, he was the one keeping the records and managing the accounts.

After the incident with the Tiger Blade Gang, Shangguan Xiao immediately sent people to protect He Yun and brought him back to the Boxing Stronghold, specifically keeping him for Li Fei.

"Collecting debts?"

Chen Li's expression stiffened, "May I ask Mr. Liu, is the Green-Faced Ghost King planning to take over the Tiger Blade Gang in its entirety?"

"That is the idea."

Liu Saner nodded.

Hearing this, the managers present all looked delighted.

If the Green-Faced Ghost King was willing to take over the Tiger Blade Gang, then they at least had a chance to continue as managers and wouldn't be driven away.

Chen Li stood frozen in place, his expression shifting constantly.

Before coming, he had received instructions from the family head, Chen Yujing, that if he encountered people from the Green Origin Boxing Stronghold, he should not clash with them; they could discuss things, and the Chen family could even make appropriate concessions.

But Chen Yujing hadn't said what to do if he encountered the Green-Faced Ghost King!

Compared to that Great Leader of the Green Origin Boxing Stronghold, the Green-Faced Ghost King—this god of slaughter—was clearly more intimidating; after all, his combat record was verifiable!

"Then we shall not disturb you further."

After standing there thinking for a moment, Chen Li finally decided to take his people and withdraw to go back and consult the family head.

With matters concerning the Green-Faced Ghost King, he dared not offend anyone on behalf of the Chen family casually.

Soon, Chen Li left with the group of experts from the Chen family, looking rather dejected.

Liu Saner looked at the managers in the main hall and spoke:

"Everyone, bring out the account books for this month; let us begin reconciling the accounts."

'Little Duan' stepped forward and asked with a smile:

"May I ask Mr. Liu, is the Green-Faced Ghost King truly planning to take over all the businesses of the Tiger Blade Gang? From now on, are we considered people under the Ghost King's banner?"

The people present also stared at Liu Saner one after another.

Recalling what Li Fei had said to him earlier, Liu Saner spoke:

"Whether you are the Ghost King's people must be decided by him after you have met him; I am only here to collect debts today."

"Then, may I ask when we might see the Ghost King?"

'Little Duan' asked.

"Five days from now, at the Green Origin Boxing Stronghold."

Liu Saner said.

"This..."

The group of managers looked at each other.

It seemed that the Green-Faced Ghost King and the Green Origin Boxing Stronghold had joined forces once again.

With two Dao Foundation experts joining forces, looking at the current martial arts world of Xingcheng, who would dare not obey?!

"Yes, we understand."

The group of managers present bowed to Liu Saner in unison.

Liu Saner felt as if he had reached the peak of his life, and with a flushed face, he waved his hand:

"Good, start checking the accounts!"

In the following days, Liu Saner took He Yun everywhere to "collect debts" and take over the Tiger Blade Gang's businesses.

With He Yun, the accountant, there, he knew over ninety percent of the Tiger Blade Gang's businesses clearly, so Liu Saner could pinpoint them accurately.

From the most basic protection fees in each district to entertainment venues like gambling dens and brothels, as well as opium dens, smuggling, and other illegal businesses, shops opened in the black market, and finally, the legitimate businesses on the surface.

If not for following He Yun to "collect debts" this time, Liu Saner would not have known that there were dozens of thriving shops in Xingcheng opened by the Tiger Blade Gang.

These shops sold everything—fuel, rice, oil, salt, clothing, food, housing, and transportation; the Tiger Blade Gang's business had long permeated every aspect of Xingcheng.

Flying the banner of the Green-Faced Ghost King, Liu Saner was unstoppable wherever he went. Except for a portion that had already rolled up their funds and fled, and another portion that had been "acquired" by the Chen family in advance, the rest of the business debt collection went very smoothly.

And during the few days Liu Saner was collecting debts, the investigation team sent down from Datong Prefecture had also arrived in Xingcheng, beginning to investigate the incident of the bandits entering the city.

When they learned that Yu Hu had colluded with foreigners to betray the country and that a court official had died in Xingcheng, they realized the matter was more serious than they had imagined, so they immediately reported it and waited for instructions from above.

During these few days, the martial arts world of Xingcheng was surging with undercurrents, and the officialdom of Xingcheng was the same.

Officials of the Tiger Blade Gang faction were all in a state of panic; some chose to surrender, some chose to flee, and some chose to wait for the final outcome.

There were also some officials who sent people to the Green Origin Boxing Stronghold wanting to see the Green-Faced Ghost King, hoping to have this Ghost King save them.

Regarding this, Li Fei ignored them entirely.

He was willing to take over the Tiger Blade Gang and reorganize the martial arts world of Xingcheng, but he did not intend to raise a bunch of parasites in the officialdom like the Tiger Blade Gang had before. For these officials, whatever crime they committed would be the crime they were charged with; he had no intention of intervening at all.

As for his future support in the officialdom, his master's aunt would likely become the Head of the Stop-Conflict Academy, and after this incident, Li Lei might have a chance to push for the position of Chief Inspector of the Inspection Academy!

One Stop-Conflict Academy and one Inspection Academy—the support in the officialdom was already strong enough.

Soon, five days passed.

That evening, over three hundred people walked into the Green Origin Boxing Stronghold with anxious hearts.

Among these people were managers of various Tiger Blade Gang business stalls, gang enforcer leaders, and managers of peripheral gangs like the Bear Strength Gang; among them were even over twenty martial artists at the Body-Breaking Realm!

In just five days, it was of course impossible for Liu Saner to have met so many people; most of the people who came tonight had arrived spontaneously after receiving the news.

These people all pinned their hopes on the Green-Faced Ghost King rebuilding the Tiger Blade Gang so that they would not become stray dogs.

The Green Origin Boxing Stronghold had received the news long ago and did not stop these people, but instead sent people to guide them all the way into the inner stronghold, and then into a competition venue.

On the competition arena, over three hundred people gathered together, each divided into different small circles, talking in low voices:

"Do you think the Green-Faced Ghost King really intends to rebuild the Tiger Blade Gang?"

"I don't think so; these past few days, officials from the Tiger Blade Gang faction have sought him out, and he hasn't seen a single one."

"Could it be he only wants to be responsible for martial arts affairs and doesn't want to manage official matters?"

"But how can the martial arts world and the officialdom be separated? Without the support of people in the officialdom, who knows how much trouble we will encounter doing business in the future!"

"That's right, I can't understand it; I don't know what this Ghost King is thinking."

"..."

Except for those doing legitimate business, the rest of the people present all had businesses that were more or less illegal.

Collecting protection fees, running opium dens, and smuggling were not even worth mentioning; even the gambling dens and brothels that looked legal had a large number of illegal activities.

Therefore, everyone present did not understand why the Green-Faced Ghost King wanted to refuse the defection and pleas for help from the Tiger Blade Gang's official faction.

In this day and age, the martial arts world and the officialdom could not be completely separated; without support from the official side, martial arts businesses were difficult to run smoothly. Likewise, people in the officialdom needed martial arts people to channel benefits to them and provide them with support in terms of force.

The two complemented each other; missing one was equivalent to walking with a limp, destined not to go far.

Carrying such doubts, the crowd waited for Liu Saner.

This former boxing stronghold agent did not walk into the competition venue below, but walked out from the viewing stand above.

Seeing Liu Saner appear, the crowd quickly quieted down, and all eyes looked over.

Being watched by so many people, Liu Saner was a bit nervous.

Fortunately, he was not the protagonist tonight.

"Lu Changquan, Lou Yuanzhe..."

Liu Saner began to call names according to a list:

"Everyone I call stands on the left, and the rest stand on the right."

Following Li Fei's instructions, Liu Saner began to direct the crowd below to take their positions.

Soon, over three hundred people stood in rows; they were no longer a chaotic mess and looked to have a bit of momentum.

After everyone finished taking their positions, Liu Saner stepped back.

A figure walked onto the viewing stand, slowly walking to the stand directly opposite the center of the formation, looking down at the crowd below.

Black robes, carrying a blade, wearing a green evil ghost mask.

The person who arrived was none other than the Green-Faced Ghost King!

Perhaps it had been discussed beforehand, as someone below suddenly shouted loudly:

"The Green-Faced Ghost King, his martial arts are peerless!"

"All colleagues of the Tiger Blade Gang, pay respects to the Ghost King—"

As the words fell, the over three hundred people below bowed in unison to the figure on the viewing stand.

Today is also a two-in-one, big chapter, asking for monthly tickets.

(End of chapter)