The main hall doors stood wide open as an elderly martial artist in his seventies, dressed in an old-fashioned dark red martial uniform, walked in.
The man had a fair, plump face and a kindly appearance. Upon entering the hall, he straightened his back and cupped his hands to Cheng Zhou in an old-fashioned salute.
"Old Mr. Cheng, I am Tang Xun. I have come on my teacher's behalf to wish you a happy birthday. My teacher specially prepared a few modest gifts for you, wishing you longevity and boundless blessings, that you remain Forever Young, that the Cheng Family flourish for generations, and that you enjoy peace and prosperity."
Hearing the name, everyone could not help but look him over. This was Yu Hongming's highly valued disciple.
The Heaven's Wrath Gang had previously had some dealings with the Municipal Council. However, since the Municipal Council had been dismantled and reorganized, this man had become chiefly responsible for the gang's external affairs. Calling him the deputy gang leader would not have been inaccurate. He had simply kept a low profile in the past, so his reputation was not particularly prominent.
Cheng Zhou had risen to his feet the moment Tang Xun entered. He now returned the salute with cupped hands. "You flatter me."
Someone came forward at this point with the gift list and handed it to him. He opened it and gave it a glance. Even at a cursory look, he could tell that every item was an expensive and valuable gift.
He solemnly cupped his hands. "Martial Artist Tang, thank you to your gang for today's congratulatory gifts. Please convey my respectful thanks to Gang Leader Yu. Cheng Zhou will remember this kindness and will surely return the favor someday."
Tang Xun smiled. "Old Mr. Cheng, you are