Fang Mou Cannot Be a Hero, Only a Ruffian

Within the main hall, the divisions were clear.

Led by the West Hall Master, Xiang Chengjiang, Yuan Bo and a group of the gang's elders were gathered together, chatting and laughing about Zheng Juexiong's exploits in the Northern Land.

On the other side, Uncle Rong and two or three other elders who had helped Fang Xuan when he first took his position sat together, occasionally looking at Xiang Chengjiang, then at Fang Xuan, unable to help but shake their heads and sigh softly.

The third party consisted of Fang Xuan and the North Hall Master, Huang Zhen, who sat beside him.

"Hahaha, I heard that Bear Demon in the Northern Land reigned as king in the mountains for many years, and countless martial artists died by its hand, but in the end, our Hall Master Zheng killed it within ten moves!"

"I speculate that Hall Master Zheng has already stepped halfway into the Second Heavenly Gate. Once he returns to our Pingjiang City, it won't take him more than a few months to truly step into the Second Heavenly Gate and achieve the Sinew Bodhisattva realm!"

Sitting beside him, Huang Zhen listened to the elders and Xiang Chengjiang chatting and laughing. The more he listened, the more anxious his face became, and he didn't know when he had started sweating profusely.

He looked at the numerous and powerful Xiang Chengjiang, then at the solitary Fang Xuan, his face constantly showing signs of internal struggle.

The next moment.

He seemed to have finally made up his mind. He lifted himself from his seat and walked over to Fang Xuan's side.

"Little Xuan."

Huang Zhen reached out and placed his hand on Fang Xuan's shoulder, saying earnestly, "Little Xuan, I know your character. You've always been daring and willing to fight, but we still need to be practical in life.

For the sake of my good relationship with Old Man Yu, I'll give you a few well-intentioned words. How about we just let this go? That Zheng Juexiong can already easily kill fierce beasts at the Great Perfection of the First Heavenly Gate, and what about you? You just entered the realm a little over a month ago, and you probably haven't even stabilized your foundation yet, right? How can you compete with Zheng Juexiong?

You're still young. Listen to my advice. Zheng Juexiong will be back in about ten days. If you have a good attitude and admit your mistake to him, this matter might just pass. A wise man knows when to yield!"

As soon as these words fell.

The atmosphere in the entire hall immediately became subtle.

Yuan Bo, West Hall Master Xiang Chengjiang, and the other elders all stopped talking and looked at Huang Zhen and Fang Xuan with playful eyes.

Under everyone's gaze.

Fang Xuan was silent for a moment, then slowly removed Huang Zhen's hand from his shoulder, as if there was something dirty on his shoulder, and lightly patted it twice:

"Thank you for your kind intentions, Hall Master Huang, but I, Fang, can only be a petty Ruffian, not a wise man who knows when to yield. I'll leave this opportunity to be a wise man to Hall Master Huang."

As soon as these words fell.

Huang Zhen, who had just been speaking earnestly, immediately felt awkward, and a hint of annoyance appeared on his old face.

"Tsk."

A mocking laugh came from the direction of Xiang Chengjiang and the others.

"Hmph, young man, if you don't listen to the elders, you'll suffer a great loss!"

Huang Zhen let out a heavy snort from his nose, then got up and walked towards Xiang Chengjiang and the others, a warm smile appearing on his face.

"Hall Master Zheng actually created such a stir in the Northern Land? He truly is a hero among men! Although we are all Hall Masters, we are far inferior to Hall Master Zheng!"

"Hahaha, it seems Hall Master Huang has figured it out now?"

Xiang Chengjiang and Yuan Bo and the others laughed heartily, then looked at Fang Xuan, who was sitting alone on the side, their eyes becoming even more playful.

Fang Xuan acted as if he hadn't heard anything, ignoring the playful, mocking, or pitying gazes. His eyes were lowered, and he calmly sipped his tea.

Though he didn't know the reason, when he was in the Skin Arhat Early Stage, he could suppress Yuan Bo, who was in the Skin Arhat Middle Stage. Now that he had entered the Skin Arhat Middle Stage, his strength had at least doubled!

He was confident that even if he wasn't Zheng Juexiong's match, he wouldn't be completely without the power to fight.

What's more, ten days or so was enough time for him to elevate his cultivation and strength to a new level!

As for the fear value of the Crimson King Eyes...

Fang Xuan narrowed his eyes, looking at Yuan Bo, Huang Zhen, and the others who were laughing proudly beside him.

These people had strong vital energy and abundant mental power; they seemed to be the best fear fodder!

"Cough cough..."

Accompanied by a series of old coughs, an aged figure wearing a short jacket and long gown, holding prayer beads, walked out from behind the screen in the main hall.

"Greetings, Gang Leader!"

Everyone stood up and bowed.

An hour later.

The Black Whale Gang's first meeting of the new year concluded.

"Hall Master Xiang, and Uncles Yuan Bo, Uncle Liu, let's go, let's go. I'm treating today. Let's go taste the mountain delicacies from my North City!"

Huang Zhen glanced at Fang Xuan, let out a cold snort from his nose, and then laughed heartily at Xiang Chengjiang and the others.

The group dispersed one after another. In an instant, only Fang Xuan, Long Huaxing, and Uncle Rong were left in the main hall.

Long Huaxing looked at Fang Xuan, who was still sitting in his seat, then waved his hand at Uncle Rong, who understood and left.

"Fang Xuan, why aren't you leaving? What are you doing staying here?" Long Huaxing frowned and asked.

Fang Xuan put down the teacup in his hand, stood up, and walked towards Long Huaxing, spreading his hands and saying:

"Gang Leader Long, you've seen it. Almost everyone in the entire gang is in cahoots with Zheng Juexiong now. Do you think I'm their match?"

Hearing this, a hint of gloom flashed in Long Huaxing's eyes, and then he frowned and said, "So? What do you want to do? Get help from me? I told you, I can't help you."

"I know the Gang Leader can't help. If the Gang Leader could help me, why would I, the junior, need to make a move? Couldn't you just arrange a reason and deal with Zheng Juexiong yourself?"

Fang Xuan grinned at Long Huaxing, then picked up the teapot next to Long Huaxing's hand, tilted his head back, and took a big gulp, smacking his lips:

"Hmm, this tea of the Gang Leader's is really good tea!"

Long Huaxing looked coldly at Fang Xuan, who was acting out of line: "So? What do you want to do?"

"It's very simple."

Fang Xuan smiled slightly: "Before Zheng Juexiong returns, I want to completely eliminate his supporters and wings. Otherwise, if they join forces, even if I have monstrous abilities, how could I be their opponent?"

Long Huaxing frowned, thought for a moment, and asked, "You want to make a move on the West Hall? If you have the ability, then go ahead and do it."

"The Gang Leader is indeed wise!"

Fang Xuan gave a thumbs-up, then changed the subject and smiled: "It's just that after I kill the Hall Master of the West Hall, Xiang Chengjiang, the West Hall also needs to fall into my hands..."

Before Fang Xuan could finish his sentence.

"Impossible! You can forget about that!"

Long Huaxing flicked his sleeve and stood up, his expression displeased. "What you did in the South Hall already violated the gang's rules against harming brothers. If you take control of the West Hall as well, then whose Black Whale Gang will this be? Yours, or mine?"

"Gang Leader, you can't just make the horse run without giving it grass to eat, can you? They say a great reward brings forth brave men. You haven't promised me anything, yet you want me to fight Zheng Juexiong to the death. Isn't that a bit unreasonable?"

Fang Xuan shook his head, turned, and walked out, muttering:

"Forget it, forget it. I might as well listen to Hall Master Huang Zhen and go apologize to Zheng Juexiong, and just hand over the East Hall. Then it won't just be about the West Hall anymore..."

"Get back here!"

A low shout rang out.

Fang Xuan's steps paused, and he quietly looked at Long Huaxing.

"Fang Xuan, the life-and-death battle between you and Zheng Juexiong is for yourself. How can you make it sound like I'm the one telling you to..."

Before Long Huaxing could finish his sentence, he had already turned and continued walking away.

"Enough!"

Long Huaxing said with an ugly expression, "You can take as many resources from the Black Whale Gang as your ability allows, and I won't interfere. But Zheng Juexiong, I want you to bite off a piece of him, even if you die doing it!"

Fang Xuan's steps didn't stop, only a laugh came back.

"Understood."