The Chu Family of Baishi City.
“The New Vice Commander killed a Protector of the Liusha Gang on the spot?”
“Yes, Master.”
“What was the Liusha Gang’s reaction?”
“According to information from our inside source, it seems the Liusha Gang’s Deputy Gang Leader was extremely enraged. What their subsequent reaction will be is still unclear.”
“How exciting!”
“......”
Baishi City Chamber of Commerce Alliance.
Representatives from various chambers within the Alliance listened to the latest news.
“This New Vice Commander is really daring!”
“It’s normal for young people to be impulsive! But I didn’t expect the Liusha Gang’s probing this time to be so aggressive.”
“Aggressive is good. With the Liusha Gang acting as the early bird, we can sit back and reap the benefits.”
“Hahahaha, indeed.”
“......”
Baishi City Shaxie Alliance.
The nine grand chairs of the Shaxie Alliance were placed in the Alliance’s Hall of Righteousness, with seven figures seated upon them.
“The Liusha Gang’s probing this time was too much, leading to the loss of a Protector. They likely won’t let it go easily. They’ll probably seek an explanation from the Zhenfu Division.”
“Seek an explanation? I doubt it. Yin Zisheng isn’t an idiot; he won’t be that impulsive!”
“Does the Alliance Leader mean Yin Zisheng will endure this setback?”
“He won’t completely endure it, but he’ll probably demand some benefits and strive to reclaim some interests.”
“Yin Zisheng certainly has a good plan.”
“Next, let’s see how this young Deputy Commander reacts. Will it be a moment of impulse, or will he remain unyielding to the end?”
“......”
Baishi City Crocodile Gang.
“If the Liusha Gang advances, the Zhenfu Division’s prestige will plummet. If the Zhenfu Division advances, both will suffer heavy losses! Regardless, the situation is advantageous to us! For this matter, let’s not get involved on either side and observe quietly!”
“Yes, Gang Leader.”
“......”
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Similar scenes were continuously unfolding among the various major forces within Baishi City. The incident that occurred during Chen Ping’an’s welcoming banquet undoubtedly became the focal point of all forces’ attention.
They were also curious whether Chen Ping’an’s action was a sudden outburst due to momentary impulse, or if he had a well-thought-out plan. The Zhenfu Division’s subsequent reaction would largely reveal the true intentions of the New Vice Commander, Chen Ping’an.
However, most forces believed that in the upcoming negotiations, the Zhenfu Division would most likely make slight concessions and offer appropriate compensation to the Liusha Gang.
After all, if the matter escalated, it would be detrimental to Chen Ping’an! He was new to the post, having just taken office, and if he soured relations with the Liusha Gang, it would hinder his future duties.
Furthermore, Feng Shixian was not in Baishi City. Currently, there were no formidable experts within the Baishi City Zhenfu Division capable of providing support.
The Liusha Gang Leader, Yin Zisheng, had reached Inner Qi First Level Perfection, and had cultivated two high-grade Cultivation Techniques, both reaching impressive Realms. Within the Inner Qi First Level, he stood at the Peak.
Currently, within the Baishi City Zhenfu Division, including the Chief Warrant Officer of the five major districts and all Internal Energy Protectors, there was no one who had stepped into the Inner Qi Second Level.
Under such circumstances, in small-scale negotiations with the Liusha Gang, the Zhenfu Division would find it difficult to effectively suppress them.
Everyone was curious about the direction this incident would take next.
The next day, everyone in the Zhenfu Division was paying attention to what happened last night.
In the Errand Office, many Chief Constables were excitedly discussing last night’s events.
“You didn’t see it, but that Liusha Gang Protector was incredibly arrogant. Not only was he late, but he also treated Lord Chen as if he were nothing, showing absolutely no respect! He was even so audacious as to only send a single folding fan as a greeting gift!”
“Too arrogant! They simply didn’t put our Zhenfu Division in their eyes.”
“Yes, you’d think Lord Chen could tolerate that! He killed the Liusha Gang Protector on the spot!”
“Satisfying, satisfying, so satisfying!”
“Cool!”
“Hmm… it was satisfying, but what do we do next?!”
“What do you mean, ‘what do we do next’?”
“The Liusha Gang’s invitation has already been sent, inviting Lord Chen to gather again at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion tonight. This matter probably won’t end well.”
“If it doesn’t end well, then it doesn’t end well. Are we, the Zhenfu Division, afraid of them or something?!”
“We’re certainly not afraid of just one Liusha Gang, but in Baishi City, there are also…”
The Chief Constable who said this stopped speaking there.
The other Chief Constables all fell silent, evidently having understood the current situation.
A mere Liusha Gang wasn’t frightening; if it were a one-on-one confrontation, the Zhenfu Division would have the strength to crush them. But that wasn’t the issue. Besides the Liusha Gang, there were other forces in Baishi City eyeing them covetously. If they soured relations with the Liusha Gang, the other forces wouldn’t openly interfere, but they would certainly cause a lot of trouble behind the scenes.
By then, the Zhenfu Division would be stretched thin, only becoming weaker.
But if they didn’t act tough against the Liusha Gang, the Zhenfu Division’s already limited prestige would likely suffer a great blow.
Regarding the Liusha Gang matter, whether the Zhenfu Division reacted or not, the situation was unfavorable! This was simply a dilemma!
And the reason it had come to this situation was precisely because of Lord Chen’s actions last night.
It was satisfying, yes! But the overall situation… what could be done!
Alas, Lord Chen was still too impulsive after all.
Several Chief Constables exchanged glances and sighed.
Endure for a moment, and the winds will calm; retreat for a moment, and the sea will open up!
Sometimes, the execution of strategy requires tactical concessions to achieve! The current passive situation was due to a lack of composure!
I wonder if Lord Chen…
Regretted it?
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The moon hung above the treetops, and outside the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, it was incredibly lively.
The Liusha Gang’s men crowded the street outside, with the front row of men looking fierce and menacing.
“The Gang Leader has been waiting inside for so long, why haven’t the Zhenfu Division’s men arrived yet?”
“Who knows? Why not! I heard this New Vice Commander is still a little kid, not even fully grown. Seeing us all swarming here, how could he dare to come over? He might even have peed his pants, who knows.”
“Pee his pants?! Hahaha, it wouldn’t go that far, would it?!”
“Isn’t it normal for a little kid to pee his pants?!”
“You’re right!”
“Hahahahaha…”
A group of Liusha Gang members were trash-talking, and when they got excited, they exchanged glances and burst into laughter.
“They’re here! They’re here!”
A sharp-eyed Liusha Gang member spotted the approaching group in the distance.
“It’s definitely the Zhenfu Division’s men!”
“Looks like he hasn’t completely peed his pants yet! Here he comes!”
“Good that he’s here. Let him wet his pants on the spot! How dare he kill our Liusha Gang Protector? Where did he get the guts?!”
“You’re absolutely right!”
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On the street not far from the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, Chen Ping’an, dressed in a black fish-scale robe, with a saber on his left and a sword on his right, walked forward. Behind him followed a large group of Zhenfu Division personnel.
Cheng Renjing followed behind Chen Ping’an, looking at the scene in front of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion with some tension.
“Lord, is it really alright for us to just come like this?!”
“No matter!” Chen Ping’an waved his hand.