Who Wants to Destroy the Jiang Xiang Gang?

Xiao Zhengong asked Shen Jingye directly, "Give me a straight answer: do you want to replace the Balance Person?"

Shen Jingye, still wearing a gentle smile, said earnestly, "Zhenggong, you're overthinking it. We have indeed encountered some difficulties at work, but every difficulty has a solution."

Of course, there have been some feedback from superiors regarding certain tasks. For example, during the last investigation in Kinless Village, your performance wasn't entirely satisfactory.

Xiao Zhengong frowned and said, "What did I do wrong in Kinless Village? The Guanfang Envoy, Liu Guocai, arranged some food and drinks. You wouldn't hold this against me for something so trivial, would you?"

Shen Jingye shook his head and said, "I don't know what kind of relationship you Liu Guocai. The point is that this matter ultimately came to nothing."

"What outcome do you want?"

"Our original intention in setting up the Balance Person was to achieve a balance with the Inner State on common interests, but after you went to the Kinless Village, you didn't establish any connection with the Inner State at all."

Xiao Zhengong said, "This can't be blamed on me, can it? I've already told you what happened. There was a plague on Sage Peak at the time, spread by Green Water Bow. You probably don't know what kind of person Green Water Bow is. If I hadn't left then, I would definitely have lost my life there!"

Shen Jingye sighed and said, "The superiors have opinions about your work, and it's not just this one thing. There was a recent attack on the Ink Fragrance Shop in Inner State. I don't know if you've heard about that?"

Xiao Zhengong said, "You yourselves are well aware that Inner State attacks Pro State from time to time, aren't you?"

Shen Jingye nodded and said, "We are very clear about the conflict between Inner State and Prozhou. In order to balance the needs of all parties, we are also willing to give up some of our interests in Pro State."

However, we hope that Inner State will not always act unilaterally, and that it will communicate with us beforehand to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and friction. We hope that all conflicts between the two sides can be effectively resolved in Pro State, this buffer zone, rather than allowing the conflicts to escalate due to misunderstandings and cause direct friction between us and Inner State.

Xiao Zhengong seemed to understand Shen Jingye's meaning. "Do you think I haven't been in contact with Inner State enough?"

Shen Jingye nodded. "We have considered this."

Xiao Zhengong stood up and said, "Alright, then I'll go to Pro State again to convey your thoughts to Sage Peak, and also to check on my own sect."

17

Lu Family Bookstore in Green Water City.

Li Banfeng selected some old newspapers.

These old newspapers all published novels about the Flying General Camp in their supplements. The novels all mentioned the Flying General Zhao Xiaowan and were all about stories of fighting against evil and maintaining peace. There were also corresponding news articles on the front page of the newspapers.

Most of these stories were written by San Zhumei, but other newspapers also produced similar works, though of slightly lower quality.

The novels are all very well-written, but the news is only mentioned briefly.

Just like the Jiang Xiang Gang's Luo Yu Pass branch, which was recently destroyed, the novel describes the pre-battle planning, the battle between the two sides, and the post-battle cleanup in great detail.

But the news report only contained a few words.

The Jiang Xiang Gang's Luoyu Hall was destroyed, its headquarters were ruined, and almost all of its members were killed or wounded.

Again, the dead and wounded were almost all killed or injured.

How many died? How many were injured? Where is the Hall Master? Is he dead or injured? This news report doesn't clarify anything.

We need to ask the newspaper about this and have them investigate.

Li Qi had chosen a newspaper and was having Boss Lu calculate the price when he suddenly felt a tremor in his chest.

Boss Lu seemed to realize that Li Banfeng was busy, and quickly said, "Boss Li, I'll deliver the newspaper to Carefree Dock for you in a bit. You can go ahead and do what you need to do."

Li Banfeng thanked them, left the bookstore, found an alley, and answered the phone.

Luo ZhengNan said on the other end of the phone, "Seventh Master, Xiao Zhengong is coming to Pro State. I'd like to go out and hide for a couple of days."

Li Qi frowned. "Why are you avoiding him?"

"I'm not afraid of him myself, but he came here with Outer State status, and I'm worried it might implicate you."

"What's there to be afraid of in Outer State? If you have any trouble, come find me at Carefree Dock. I'd like to see if he dares to touch you."

After hanging up the phone, Li Banfeng returned to Carefree Dock, where You Tao had been waiting for a long time.

"Shan Zhumei received news that the Flying General Camp is going to destroy the Jiang Xiang Gang's headquarters in three days."

The Jiang Xiang Gang's headquarters is in Green Water City. The new Hall Master is Yao Zhiyi, a sixth-level literary cultivator who is also said to have cultivated a fifth-level Emotion Cultivator. He has two fifth-level cultivators and fifteen Fourth Layer Cultivator by his side, and about a hundred subordinates with cultivation.

How did Li Banfeng know so much?

Because he had long wanted to take action against the main branch.

But now the Flying General Camp wants to take the lead.

You Tao said to Li Banfeng, "This is a good thing. Jiang Xiang Gang all kinds of evil deeds and should have been wiped out long ago. I told Amei that if things go well, I will give her a good beating."

Li Banfeng pondered for a moment and said, "It's a good thing, but this matter is strange."

The You Tao asked, puzzled, "What's strange about that?"

Li Banfeng pondered for a moment and asked, "Besides recording events, does Shan Zhumei have any other tasks in the Flying General Camp?"

You Tao shook her head and said, "What kind of mission can she possibly have? She has too many flaws, a bad temper, is timid, and her cultivation level isn't high. She can't handle anything else."

Li Banfeng said, "But how could someone who's not very useful know so many secrets?"

The You Tao was stunned. After listening to Li Banfeng's explanation, she realized that the matter was indeed strange.

For Li Banfeng, the Jiang Xiang Gang's main branch wasn't particularly strong, but it had a large number of members. This gang was known for its ruthlessness, and to take them down, he had to act suddenly and catch them off guard.

The Flying General Camp does things in a high-profile manner, but not to this extent, allowing a writer to know the action plan in advance.

While still harboring doubts, Qin Tianjiu arrived at Carefree Dock.

Qin Tianjiu has now been promoted to Silver Seal, becoming a prominent figure within the Three Heroes Gate.

He doesn't need to hide when he comes to Carefree Dock. Shen Jinzhong, who holds the Big Gold Seal, was promoted by Li Banfeng. Qin Tianjiu was able to be given important positions because of his relationship with Li Qi.

"Seventh Brother, we Big Gold Seal received news this morning that the Flying General Camp Battalion is going to attack the Jiang Xiang Gang's headquarters in three days. Those bastards in the Jiang Xiang Gang deserve to die long ago. The Big Gold Seal asked me to ask you if you want to join the attack?"

Li Banfeng pondered for a moment and said, "Have your Big Gold Seal go and investigate the origins of the Flying General Camp again. Once you have any news, be sure to tell me not to rush into getting involved."

Has the Three Heroes Gate also received the news?

If Jiang Xiang Gang is still unprepared for things to have escalated to this point, then it would be truly ridiculous.

Etc.

Is Xiao Zhengong going back to Pro State because of this?

After getting off the train, Xiao Zhengong went to the Guanfang Hall first.

In terms of position, Liao Zihui was above Xiao Zhengong, but Xiao Zhengong had the role of Balance Person, so Liao Zihui was naturally polite to him.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Xiao Zhengong brought up the crisis that Jiang Xiang Gang had been facing recently.

Liao Zihui was prepared. "We have attached great importance to the recent series of events involving Jiang Xiang Gang, established a special task force, formulated a work plan, clarified responsibilities and objectives, and effectively implemented various work measures—."

Xiao Zhengong patiently listened to Liao Zihui finish his rambling, had lunch at the Guanfang Hall, and went to the main hall in the afternoon.

His return this time caused quite a stir, and Jiang Xiang Gang seems to have taken sufficient precautions. Logically, the Flying General Camp's operation should have been delayed.

Even Shan Zhumei was a little worried about whether she should continue writing the manuscript.

Xie Mengjiao sent another message to Shan Zhumei: "The operation will proceed as planned. Tell her to hurry up and start writing, and strive to finish the novel on the same day the news comes out."

Li Banfeng was increasingly confused about the situation here. "You Tao, stay in Carefree Dock these few days..."

Don't go looking for Shan Zhumei.

You Tao asked, "Brother Bai Sha, is this Zhao Xiaowan real or fake?"

Li Banfeng raised his eyebrows and said, "I think it's fake."

"I think it's true!" In Lu Family Bookstore, He Jiaqing picked out a stack of old newspapers and asked Boss Lu to calculate the price.

Boss Lu chuckled and asked, "Why do you think this Zhao Xiaowan is real?"

He Jiaqing said, "Because she attacked Jiang Xiang Gang. Flying General is a great hero; punishing evil and upholding justice is perfectly reasonable."

Jiang Xiang Gang are all wicked people; they're robbers who steal other people's things. I hate robbers the most!

Boss Lu nodded and said, "So, you were robbed by Jiang Xiang Gang?"

"I was robbed, and I still hate them. I'll get my revenge sooner or later!"

He Jiaqing left with the newspaper.

He smiled as he walked.

As he laughed, he muttered to himself, "Xiao Zhengong, this revenge is about to begin!"

That evening, Li Banfeng received an invitation from Xiao Zhengong, who invited Li Qi to a banquet at the Jiang Xiang Gang headquarters the next day.

Qin Tianjiu made a special trip to Carefree Dock to warn Li Qi: "Seventh Brother, you absolutely mustn't go. That guy surnamed Xiao has no good intentions."

Everyone knows what kind of person Jiang Xiang Gang is; he's facing utter ruin now and is desperately seeking help.

This time, Xiao Zhengong sent out dozens of invitations, but nobody in Green Water City paid him any attention. They didn't want to be plotted against by him, nor did they want their reputations to be ruined because of him.

Li Banfeng looked at the invitation and smiled, saying, "It wouldn't be appropriate not to go. Sect Leader Xiao and I are old acquaintances!"

Qin Tianjiu was taken aback. "Seventh Brother, did you know Xiao Zhengong before?"

Li Banfeng nodded and said, "We know each other, we're friends who've been through thick and thin together!"

At the Jiang Xiang Gang headquarters, Xiao Zhengong was flipping through the register of names, making marks next to each name.

The Hall Master, Yao Zhiyi, whispered from the side, "There are two brothers who are very loyal to the gang and do their jobs properly."

Their mouths were sealed shut; I wanted to keep them here.

Xiao Zhengong frowned and asked, "Which two?"

Yao Zhiyi pointed to two names on the roster.

Xiao Zhengong nodded and drew a circle next to each of the two names.

After reviewing the roster, Xiao Zhengong walked around the entire hall.

Although the Jiang Xiang Gang is a second-rate gang, its main hall is quite grand, with five small buildings in the front and back, a lake in the middle, and a grove of trees by the lake. Some people also call this place Jiang Xiang Garden.

Xiao Zhengong sighed and said, "When my father was still alive, I told him not to put too much effort into the storefront. A big tree catches the wind, which is not a good thing. I told the brothers to memorize the routes so that they wouldn't go the wrong way at a crucial moment."

Yao Zhiyi laughed and said, "Don't worry, it's our own branch, so it can't be wrong."

Xiao Zhengong followed Yao Zhiyi to the artificial hill by the lake. He turned two stone cones around in the cave, opened a door, and went down the stairs to the basement.

Xiao Zhengong looked around the basement and asked, "When did we get here?"

"Last night!"

Xiao Zhengong laughed and said, "Such a large area, and you actually managed to fit it under the lake. I really wouldn't believe it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes."

Yao Zhiyi nodded and said, "I didn't believe it at first either, but seeing it really scared me!"

Xiao Zhengong instructed, "Make sure you arrive at the right time tomorrow. After Jiang Xiang Gang is gone, if you're late, don't blame me for not caring about your lives."

Yao Zhiyi said, "Don't worry, this matter will definitely not go wrong."

After circling the basement, Yao Zhiyi pushed open a hidden door in the wall, and a powerful aura rushed out.

Yao Zhiyi's body trembled slightly. Xiao Zhengong told Yao Zhiyi to leave first and go to the artificial hill to keep watch. He had something to say to the person in the dark room alone.

After Yao Zhiyi left, the famous detective Dabo Ensi walked out of the secret door and came to Xiao Zhengong.

"Gang Leader!" Dabo Ensi's bowed deeply to Xiao Zhengong.

Xiao Zhengong nodded and said, "I'm sorry you've had to go through all this trouble these past few days."

Dabo Ensi lowered his head and said, "Serving the Gang Leader is my greatest honor."

Xiao Zhengong didn't like Dabo Ensi's tone. He said into the hidden door, "We'll have to hold on here for a while until it's all done. Can you manage?"

A woman's voice came from inside. "Marshal, you're overthinking it. When there was no food, we could survive for half a year by eating wild cats. Now that we have food and drink, what can't we endure?"

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