Who's Causing Trouble!?

Li Xian intended to go to Yangzhou City.

This was because he had heard that there was a major gang there that was famous throughout Dagan's Qingzhou Prefecture, known to everyone – the Cao Gang.

Li Xian planned to join the Cao Gang.

Firstly, the Cao Gang was powerful, and it was good to have a strong backer. Secondly, it was rumored that the Cao Gang's Scripture Repository housed all sorts of martial arts, a sacred place yearned for by countless Martialists.

And finally, the most important point.

The Cao Gang widely accepted disciples, regardless of background or aptitude. As long as you wanted to join, even if you brought existing skills, they would accept you.

Low entry difficulty and abundant cultivation methods made this the optimal choice.

Li Xian had accumulated a large number of Proficiency Points but was struggling to find high-level martial arts. Joining the Cao Gang and then finding an opportunity to enter the Scripture Repository was Li Xian's true objective.

One month later.

Yangzhou City, Kui Shui Pier.

The Cao Gang had a small outpost at this pier, with a few people stationed there daily.

"Hey, hey, hey... hurry up, hurry up, let's play another round, let's play another round. I don't believe my luck can be this bad every single time."

"Hahaha, Brother Xin has lost five rounds in a row today. He's lost all his dinner money for tonight."

"Screw you, I can win it all back in one round."

"I'm afraid if we continue, Brother Xin will lose his underwear too."

"Get lost, get lost, get lost!"

As they were arguing, these people suddenly sensed something. They turned their heads and discovered that a person was already standing at the entrance.

"Who is it? What do you want?" Brother Xin shouted.

The person walked in, smiling as he said, "I'm here to join the Cao Gang."

The newcomer was Li Xian.

The Cao Gang members sized Li Xian up. They exchanged glances, and Brother Xin spoke again.

"What do you think you are? Do you think anyone can join our Cao Gang?"

Li Xian smiled, put down his luggage, brushed the dust off his clothes, and said softly, "Coincidentally, I also want to see how strong the people of the Cao Gang really are."

"Damn it, you brat are asking for a beating."

Brother Xin had a fiery temper, and upon being provoked like this, he immediately cursed and rolled up his sleeves, ready to fight.

The others behind him were laughing and joking, showing no intention of stepping forward to stop him, completely looking like they were ready to watch a show.

Although Brother Xin had always had bad luck gambling, his strength was the most outstanding among them. He had already reached Seventh Rank Martialist cultivation.

He had just lost money and was full of pent-up anger with nowhere to vent. This Li Xian had run right into the muzzle of a gun.

"Kid, watch this."

Brother Xin shouted, striking a fighting stance with impressive momentum.

"Brother Xin is mighty."

"It's good that Brother Xin teaches this kid a lesson, otherwise, will everyone think that anyone, Tom, Dick, and Harry, can join our Cao Gang?"

"Hey, kid, you can still leave now."

Behind him, several Cao Gang members cheered and shouted with laughter, not taking it seriously at all, just waiting to see Li Xian make a fool of himself.

"Ah-da!"

Brother Xin lunged forward, his body like a fierce tiger descending a mountain, his momentum appearing extremely ferocious.

By the doorway, Li Xian didn't even lift his eyelids. He simply raised his hand and met the attack with a simple, effortless Tiger Cannon Fist.

"Ah!"

Brother Xin clutched his wrist and cried out in pain, staggering back a few steps.

The brothers behind him were stunned. They hadn't expected that the strongest among them, Brother Xin, would be defeated in just one exchange.

Several of them quickly stepped forward to help him up.

"Are you okay, Brother Xin?"

That question was practically useless.

Didn't they see Brother Xin clutching his arm in pain? The cold sweat on his forehead couldn't possibly be from the heat, could it?

"My tendons are injured, but it's not a major problem. But this kid is definitely a master. Quickly go to the back and call the manager."

Brother Xin shivered with pain but didn't forget to instruct his brothers to fetch someone.

The men exchanged glances, and a quick-witted young man immediately ran towards the back.

Li Xian stood by the doorway, arms crossed, his expression calm as he watched without intervening.

This was exactly the effect he wanted.

Wanting to join the top gang in Qingzhou Prefecture is definitely not something that can be achieved by simply saying a few words.

To successfully join the Cao Gang, one must display some strength to awe them.

Not long after, a tall, bald big man walked out from a room inside.

He was the manager of this outpost, named Yang Desheng.

Yang Desheng first checked Brother Xin's injuries before looking at Li Xian by the door.

"Brother, where are you from?"

He asked this because he took Li Xian for someone scouting the place.

Li Xian shook his head and explained, "You've misunderstood. I'm here today simply to join the Cao Gang."

Yang Desheng snorted, "Our Cao Gang doesn't casually recruit people of unknown origin."

Li Xian said, "My name is Li Xian, from Nanfeng City in Qingzhou Prefecture. My family runs an escort agency. You can investigate me freely."

His frankness caught Yang Desheng completely off guard.

He frowned and said, "We will definitely investigate, but you injured my brother. How do you plan to settle this matter?"

Li Xian spread his hands and said with a smile, "I'm right here. If you want to get even, you can do it anytime."

Hearing this, Yang Desheng's eyes narrowed involuntarily.

This kid is so arrogant??

The subordinates behind him started cursing.

"Damn it, who do you think you are, talking like that?"

"Grass, so arrogant, go call for backup. Today, I'll make sure this kid doesn't leave Kui Shui Pier."

"Boss Yang, you must teach this kid a good lesson."

Yang Desheng raised one hand to signal for quiet, and the subordinates behind him immediately fell silent.

"Since that's the case, I'd like to see what kind of ability you have to come to our Cao Gang and act wild."

"You're most welcome!" Li Xian said with a smile.

"Hmph!"

Yang Desheng snorted coldly and didn't hold back, launching a sudden punch.

Upon seeing his fist, Li Xian's eyes lit up involuntarily.

"You practice Tiger Cannon Fist too? That's quite a coincidence, I practice it as well!"

He laughed heartily and casually threw another punch.

"ROAR!"

In the cramped room, it was as if a deafening tiger's roar sounded in everyone's ears.

"Holy crap, Fist Intent, a Mid-grade Master!"

Yang Desheng's eyes nearly bulged out. The fist stance he had just formed was scattered into disarray.

He looked at Li Xian with an expression as if he had seen a ghost, and said in shock.

"How old are you, yet you've already reached the highest realm of Tiger Cannon Fist, mastering Fist Intent? This... this..."

He was speechless.

There was no need to fight anymore. Continuing would only be self-inflicted humiliation.

Li Xian dispersed the Fist Intent from his body and said with a smile, "With my strength, do I have the qualifications to join the Cao Gang?"

Yang Desheng gritted his teeth, his expression hesitant as he said, "You really want to join the Cao Gang!"

"Absolutely!"

Seeing that the other party's expression wasn't fake, Yang Desheng could only say with a wry smile, "I can't make the decision about your matter. I'll have to report it to the Hall Master, and have him come over personally."