After listening to Chen Ying explain the general course of events,
Lu Sheng's brow furrowed tighter and tighter. This matter reminded him of the massacre that had wiped out Xu Daoran's elder brother's household in Nine Links City. Even now, the killer in that case had never been found.
He closed his eyes and pondered for a while. Under everyone's gaze, he slowly opened them again.
"I'll take this matter. But I can't guarantee I'll be able to resolve it. If I can't, I'll return this position within a year."
A trace of helplessness surfaced in Chen Ying's eyes. Even the two deputy gang leaders had not dared to make a move in Wu San's case because they had no confidence in handling it, yet this kid actually dared to take it on? "Then it's settled." Gang Leader Hong Mingzi laughed heartily. "A newborn calf fears no tiger. Brother Lu, even if you take this position, if this matter cannot be resolved, give up as soon as possible. We don't want to lose a second Wu San."
Lu Sheng nodded.
After a round of discussion, the assets and forces Lu Sheng would take over were decided.
There was a blade-wielding force of more than three hundred skilled men, several shops within Yan Mountain City, more than ten farmsteads outside the city, and several oil mills. Most numerous were the Blacksmith Shops and craftsmen's workshops, with more than ten of each, specializing in forging weapons, tools, and the like for gang members.
It could be said that although Wu San's assets were not numerous, they were extremely important to the gang. This was also the key reason why even Deputy Gang Leader Gongsun Zhang Lan wanted to get involved.
Of course, Lu Sheng could not make use of these assets for