Green Robe Gang's Actions

The work of burying bodies is always tedious, dangerous, and smelly.

Although they were given urgent work before dawn, today was generally calm and uneventful.

In the afternoon, the Corpse\ Buriers finished burying the bodies and began modifying the flatbed cart.

After that, it was time for hunting and herb gathering.

Everything was peaceful and natural, and Du En was as usual.

This made Ning Caize, Wei Ming, and the others feel uneasy and involuntarily filled with awe.

Because after calming down, the more they thought about it, the more unsettled and anxious they became.

Yet, even facing such a major event, Du En could maintain his composure, appearing remarkably ordinary, which was truly unavoidable.

After finishing various chores, they pulled the flatbed cart back.

Of course, it wasn't people pulling it themselves. Du En went and caught two Grey Jackals, disciplined them severely, and they obediently became willing draft animals, pulling the cart themselves.

Because they were individuals close to becoming Demonic Beasts, they were barely usable.

Rumble~

The sound of cartwheels turning, approaching from afar, made the neighbors of the Corpse\ Burier's courtyard change color.

Who had died?

As they exchanged glances and saw no one in their households had died, they began to feel confused.

If no one died, why were the Corpse Transporters here?

Wait, no, they weren't the ones who handled collecting bodies!

So, they were here for the Corpse\ Buriers? Paying a visit?

"Damn, what bad luck!"

As this thought crossed someone's mind, they couldn't help but speak up.

The next moment, a slap landed, swelling the speaker's face and leaving him dizzy.

"What were you just saying?!"

"Huh?" The dizziness slightly subsided. The person, who was initially confused and angry, snapped to attention upon seeing who had hit him and immediately put on a fawning demeanor. "Oh, it's Master Liu! I wasn't talking about you, I was talking about those lowly corpse people!"

Hearing this, Liu Qixiang's expression softened, and he said, "I figured you wouldn't have the guts. Alright, hand over the Spirit Stones!"

"Huh? But, Master Liu, didn't we just pay this month's protection fee?"

"What? Are you blind? This place isn't under the Blood Eagle Gang's control anymore. It's now Green Robe Gang territory, so the protection fee naturally needs to be calculated and paid separately!"

Liu Qixiang tugged at the leather he was wearing. The clothes with the blood eagle emblem were gone, quickly replaced by green ones.

People finally understood the actual meaning of the situation, and for a moment, they felt utterly bewildered.

Wait, yesterday it was Blood Eagle Gang territory, and today it's Green Robe Gang territory?

This doesn't feel right!

"Master Liu, you're not joking, are you?"

"Do you think I joke around?!"

Liu Qixiang immediately slapped him again, acting extremely arrogant and overbearing. "Let me tell you, the rules have changed. Three Low-grade Spirit Stones per person, and you must pay tonight. If you can't pay, then, hehe!"

He sneered and drew his knife.

People's faces changed drastically, but they dared not speak in anger, as getting stabbed by a knife was painful and could be fatal!

Rumble~thud.

The sound of the cartwheels stopping caused Liu Qixiang and his group to instinctively shift their gaze.

They had initially assumed it was the not-to-be-trifled-with Corpse Transporters. They hadn't expected the cart to be pulled by panting jackals, nor that the ones riding on it would be Corpse\ Buriers instead of Corpse Transporters.

What's going on?

They told me they had no Spirit Stones earlier, and now they've managed to get a flatbed cart today?

Liu Qixiang was stunned for a moment, then realized he might have been tricked. He immediately abandoned the others and strode menacingly towards them.

Du En and the others naturally noticed this and felt a sense of emotion.

The Green Robe Gang is really quick. The gang leaders of those two gangs just died last night, and within a single day, they've already taken over the territory and sent people to collect protection fees.

No, it's also possible that these turncoats are acting on their own initiative, wanting to take advantage of the situation to make a profit.

But, with the original boss having just died mysteriously and tragically, would these guys really have the guts?

The situation seems a bit off; the Green Robe Gang's actions are just too fast!

As their thoughts swirled, Liu Qixiang had already stopped in front of the flatbed cart.

"Hoo..."

The two Grey Jackals understood their role as guard dogs. They lowered their bodies, baring their teeth at the unwelcome outsider and emitting low, menacing growls.

Hearing this, Liu Qixiang was about to kick them to death. But just as he raised his foot, he saw a blur in front of him. When his gaze quickly shifted back, he saw Du En standing before him.

He was a little startled and instinctively took two steps back.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he immediately became enraged.

"Du En, you dare to mess with me! You have money for a cart but not for protection fees, you..."

"Oh, you mean this? The Corpse Transporters didn't want it, so I modified it for use."

Du En calmly interrupted him, his voice a little ethereal, as if he were intentionally emphasizing certain words.

As expected, Liu Qixiang fell right into the trap and subconsciously retorted, "They didn't want it? Are they such good people?"

"Of course not, it's mainly out of fear."

"Fear of what?"

"It's nothing much. This cart just transported a body this morning. You should be quite familiar with it. Your Blood Eagle Gang's Gang Leader was half of that body."

Hiss!

A chill shot through him, his hair stood on end. Liu Qixiang stumbled back several yards, his eyes wide with shock, his voice hoarse and frantic, "Are you f***ing crazy? You dare use a cart like this?!"

He wasn't the only one terrified. The other onlookers, after their initial shock, all turned and fled, slamming their doors shut in a series of bangs.

So that's why the Bully Gang was replaced. So that's why someone was knocking on the Corpse Buriers' door before dawn. So that's why the Corpse Buriers suddenly got rich and could afford a cart!

It all makes sense now!

If you want to commit suicide, don't drag us down with you!

Faced with these reactions, Ning Caize and Wei Ming exchanged uneasy glances.

It was only then that they realized they hadn't thought much about it before and that their casual ride back in the cart seemed rather absurd in hindsight.

One could only say that being influenced by Du En had already caused them to deviate from the normal way of thinking for people at the bottom.

"So, what do you know?"

Du En asked the terrified Liu Qixiang again.

"I don't know, I don't know anything! Don't you dare drag me into this, kid!"

Liu Qixiang answered in a panic, looking around nervously, afraid of being overheard by the murderer.

It seemed he truly didn't know the truth. However, it was likely that all sorts of rumors and exaggerated descriptions had already spread rapidly among the former members of the two gangs, which was why Liu Qixiang was so terrified.

Du En nodded inwardly and then spoke, "So, is the Green Robe Gang sending you to collect protection fees?"

Why should I honestly answer your questions?

Liu Qixiang really wanted to say that, but meeting Du En's calm gaze and looking at the modified cart used for hauling goods and people, his mouth went dry. He couldn't muster any defiance.

"That's right. The Hall Masters were just recruited by the Green Robe Gang and received instructions to collect protection fees. It's urgent, which is why I came here."

Otherwise, who would want to come here? It stinks all day long!

Of course, he didn't dare say that now.

He just hoped that Du En wouldn't cause any more trouble and would let him leave in one piece.

Liu Qixiang was filled with regret, regretting having come over on his own initiative!