The next day, noon
As Jiang Liu had just arrived at the Dining Hall, he heard that Chief Peng had led a team in slaughtering the Vast Ocean Gang the night before, beating them into a miserable retreat. They probably wouldn't dare invade Fu Rong Street again anytime soon.
After finishing his meal, Jiang Liu returned to the small courtyard where he lived and continued practicing his inner technique. By now, he could circulate it five times a day—twice in the morning, twice in the afternoon, and once at night.
Jiang Liu planned to raise his strength first and set aside technique and martial skill training for the time being. He had just finished one circulation of the inner technique and was preparing to begin the second when a Miscellaneous Affairs Hall Disciple came to deliver an order, saying that Master Lin wanted to see him.
When Jiang Liu arrived at the entrance of the grand council hall, the gang member on guard invited him to go straight inside.
The moment Jiang Liu stepped into the council hall, he heard Master Lin say happily to Chief Peng Fei, "After this, the Vast Ocean Gang shouldn't dare to throw their weight around anymore. They lost two Entry Grade 3 members, six Entry Grade 2 members, and more than a dozen Entry Grade 1 members. The hall Fan Bo led is practically crippled."
"Fu Rong Street should be peaceful for a while from now on. Make the arrangements—the rewards for the brothers who fought this time must be properly delivered." As Master Lin spoke, he patted Peng Fei on the shoulder with hidden meaning.
"Yes, Master Lin! I'll arrange everything properly!" Peng Fei cupped his fists toward Master Lin. After speaking, he turned around, nodded at Jiang Liu when he saw him,