Yes, the gang leaders and Family heads who came to celebrate were all red-named.
Of course, this was not surprising.
Although the Great Qian had some order, it was essentially a Xuanhuan feudal power, with a Martial Dao system where 'the bigger the fist, the greater the Dao'.
Ordinary people were one thing, but these gang leaders and Family heads basically had very few who engaged in legitimate work.
For example, the Black Tiger Gang's leader, Xiang Gao, who seemed respectful in front of Fang Ye, controlled four casinos through his Black Tiger Gang.
The merchant-dressed Du Yihan next to him operated a pawn shop called Jin Yu Ge, and also engaged in usury.
Martial Dao Families like the Liu Family were relatively better; at least on the surface, they weren't involved in any black or gray industries.
However, the reason Martial Dao Families could secure legitimate profit channels was because they had fought fiercely and even to the death with others countless times to seize them.
The only difference among these people was the amount of Karma they carried; not a single one was a good person completely without Karma!
Even the Liu Family head with the least Karma had more concentrated Karma than the lone wolf Liang Yi!
"If I kill them all, how much Karma can I get?" Fang Ye's eyes lit up.
The Karma of these people didn't just represent their own moral standards.
It also meant that their subordinates were not good people either!
This was a series of experience packs!
However, Fang Ye merely blinked, suppressing the intention in his Heart-Nature.
Cannot act!
These people were similar to capitalists in his previous life.
Although not good people, they provided a large number of jobs for the region.
Indiscriminate killing would definitely cause unrest.
Of course, the more crucial reason was—he couldn't defeat them!
These Family heads and gang leaders were all Eighth-Rank Martial Artists, on the same level as Fang Ye, and not weak in strength.
But while they were more numerous, they also had many subordinates, not a few of whom were Martial Artists.
Fang Ye alone, even with the Embroidered Uniform Guard, would find it difficult to suppress them—not to mention the Embroidered Uniform Guard would not be willing to fight to the death for a new superior they had just met!
"However, I can't defeat this group of people together, but if it's just......" Fang Ye narrowed his eyes, smiling subtly.
Then he chatted happily with these gang leaders and Family heads.
Well, no special skill was needed.
Just knowing how to accept their compliments was enough.
Gang leaders and Family heads: "Commander Fang is young and promising!"
Fang Ye: "You flatter me, you flatter me."
Gang leaders and Family heads: "Commander Fang's talent is extraordinary!"
Fang Ye: "I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed."
Gang leaders and Family heads: "It is truly our fortune to have a hero like Commander Fang guarding our district......"
Fang Ye: "You're too kind, too kind......"
Well, basically, it was all these same routines.
Fang Ye only needed to be humble to win a chorus of praise and maintain a good atmosphere.
For a time, both host and guests enjoyed themselves.
It was only because Fang Ye had just taken office, was young, and the gang leaders and Family heads were not yet familiar with him, otherwise, they would have arranged for some Young Misses to pour drinks to make Fang Ye even more entertained.
But even so, with repeated toasts, Fang Ye's face turned red from drinking.
Finally, after eating and drinking to their fill, the gathering dispersed.
The gang leaders and Family heads walked out of the private room one by one, with relaxed smiles on their faces.
"I heard this new commander was a killing god, and thought he was some ruthless character...... Turns out he's quite easy to fool!"
"Perhaps I prepared too many gifts...... Maybe I could have sent a little less."
"But never mind, mere money is but fleeting clouds; as long as Commander Fang doesn't stir up trouble, it's worth it!"
After all, the Great Qian was a world where Martial Dao flourished, and martial prowess was the fundamental determinant of everything.
Time was spent on cultivation, leaving less for other aspects.
So many young Martial Artists didn't understand social etiquette or the principle that 'water too clear has no fish'.
Coincidentally, among these fresh-faced youngsters, there were quite a few pure-hearted individuals educated by their elders, who couldn't stand dirty deeds and easily took issue with evildoers.
Thus, from time to time, one would hear that a certain XX stronghold, notorious for its evil deeds, was completely eradicated by a certain young hero.
There were fewer such incidents within the Embroidered Uniform Guard, but occasionally, young heroes from prestigious sects would emerge, upholding so-called justice, and sweep away these gray-area kingpins.
Even noble sons with pure Heart-Nature like Lin Chengzhe would periodically appear, causing them trouble from time to time.
But fortunately, from today's interaction, it could be seen that Commander Fang Ye was not such an 'upright' official......
This was excellent!
"Perhaps our business can be conducted with even more freedom," everyone thought to themselves.
At worst, just give him a share of the profits!
Fang Ye's face was slightly red as he stood at the private room's entrance, gazing at the departing gang leaders and Family heads, his eyes narrowed.
Next to him, Zhao Feiyang walked over excitedly with several boxes: "Commander, these fellows are really generous!"
"They sent a lot of good things!"
"For example, Xiang Gao sent you three hundred-year-old ginseng roots, five Ganoderma Lucidum mushrooms, and also—"
He was excited, his eyes seemingly tinged with gold.
As Fang Ye's 'first loyal subordinate,' eager to advance, he voluntarily took on the role of a steward, meticulously recording everyone's gifts.
However, Fang Ye had no intention of listening to these trivial matters.
"You don't need to tell me about these," Fang Ye waved his hand: "What they sent is not important at all."
Not...... important?
Zhao Feiyang was stunned.
The value of these assets was considerable; ordinary Eighth-Rank Martial Artists might not accumulate so much wealth in their entire lives.
It was only because Fang Ye had the prestige of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, was close to Lin Chengzhe, and was young with great potential, that those gang leaders and Family heads would send such heavy gifts......
Such valuable wealth, and now you say 'it's not important'?
"My lord, then what do you say is important?" Zhao Feiyang was bewildered.
"Old Zhao, you are an old-timer in the East District. You should be familiar with everyone who is qualified and capable of sending gifts in the East District, right?" Fang Ye didn't answer directly, but instead asked.
Sending gifts also required a threshold.
Fang Ye had only been in office for half a day; although he didn't hide his information, nor did he conceal his identity when coming to Yinma Tower.
But to learn this information in such a short time, quickly gather valuable gifts, and rush over to make an impression.....
This itself was a threshold!
Only influential forces within the East District could achieve this!
Those small vendors and peddlers simply didn't have the qualifications to send gifts to Fang Ye!
"Hmm, I am indeed somewhat familiar with the major forces in this area," Zhao Feiyang did not deny it. He had been with the Embroidered Uniform Guard for ten years and was already familiar with the local situation.
"Then do you know anyone who had the ability to send gifts but didn't come?" Fang Ye said softly.
Who came to send gifts?
Was that important?
Fang Ye couldn't even be bothered to remember their names!
But he would definitely remember clearly who didn't come to send gifts!
Zhao Feiyang's face turned pale upon hearing this.
He was also an old Embroidered Uniform Guard and naturally understood what Fang Ye's tone implied.
But he still truthfully said: "Yes, Xiao Wenjie, the president of the Alley Flower Society."
"Oh? What business does this Alley Flower Society engage in?" Fang Ye asked with interest.
Zhao Feiyang thought for a moment and said: "The Alley Flower Society mainly operates restaurants in this area. Under its name are Drunken Flower House, Listening Fragrance Pavilion, Picking Fragrance Hall......"
"Brothels?"
"Uh..... indeed, it's the flesh trade, or rather, most of the brothels in this area are connected to the Alley Flower Society."
Upon hearing this, Fang Ye immediately showed a satisfied smile.
The flesh trade!
This was a good business!
As someone who had Transmigrated from a country in his previous life that severely cracked down on the flesh trade, Fang Ye clearly understood the fundamental reason why the state prohibited it—not because it affected morality or families.
In reality, too many single men and their unvented urges could actually destabilize social order; providing them an outlet could actually benefit social stability.
Therefore, many developed countries in his previous life had legalized the flesh trade, even shouting slogans like 'women have the freedom to sell their bodies'!
So why did his country still severely crack down on the flesh trade?
Because what the state wanted to eradicate was not simply the matter of men and women.
But rather, under the lure of immense profits, people engaged in heinous crimes such as deceit, illegal detention, abduction, and forced prostitution of ordinary women!
As long as the regulation of the flesh trade was relaxed, such criminal behavior was bound to follow!
This was still in modern times with a complete legal system!
In the context of the feudal Xuanhuan Great Qian, although the Great Qian outwardly prohibited forcing women and only allowed women to freely choose whether to sell themselves......
If the brothels operated by the Alley Flower Society had not engaged in human trafficking, illegal detention, abduction, or other such acts.
Fang Ye would dare to take their surname!
Undoubtedly, the Alley Flower Society must be full of Karma, a big gift package!
"But why didn't this Alley Flower Society come?" Fang Ye raised an eyebrow and asked.
The Alley Flower Society wasn't stupid; they knew Fang Ye was about to take office, yet deliberately didn't come......
This was clearly asking for trouble!
Zhao Feiyang thought for a moment and said: "I've heard some rumors that the president of the Alley Flower Society is backed by the Zheng Family......"
He paused, then added: "Of course, saying the Alley Flower Society's president is backed by the Zheng Family actually means serving as a dog for the Zheng Family, offering a large amount of money annually in exchange for their protection."
How could others allow the Alley Flower Society to monopolize the entire East District's business in such a lucrative industry as brothels?
Of course, there was someone protecting them from behind!
"The Zheng Family?" Fang Ye thought for a moment, then shook his head.
He hadn't heard of this Family.
But it wasn't surprising.
In the Great Qian's Divine Capital, at the feet of the Son of Heaven, there were quite a few Grandmaster Families. Who knew what level this Zheng Family was—in any case, there was definitely no Grandmaster in their Family, otherwise, they wouldn't need to absorb a third-rate subordinate like the Alley Flower Society, which operated brothels.
"It's them, Old Zhao. Thoroughly investigate what bad deeds this Alley Flower Society has done recently," Fang Ye narrowed his eyes and said: "Investigate discreetly, don't let others know."
Zhao Feiyang nodded, indicating he understood.
Fang Ye was very covetous of the Karma of the gang leaders and Family heads who had just left.
But he couldn't act.
If people offered good gifts and smiles, and he ignored their smiles to directly kill them, it would inevitably provoke hostility from everyone.
Such inexplicable slaughter, let alone by those who were killed, would not even be accepted within the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
But he had a reason to act against the Alley Flower Society!
After all.....
"If you're not even willing to kneel and call me 'Daddy,' then it's reasonable for me to kill you, isn't it?"
Fang Ye grinned, revealing his silvery-white teeth, his smile brilliant.
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