"This is the first time, and it will be the only time."
"If you ever do anything like this again, don't blame me for showing no mercy."
After saying that, Chao Gai waved his hand, with no intention of continuing the conversation.
Wu Yong dragged his somewhat unsteady legs out of Chao Gai's room, stumbling as he went.
Just after Wu Yong left, Xu Tong appeared in Chao Gai's room.
"How could such a fickle, petty man understand the bond between us brothers?"
Chao Gai looked at Xu Tong, and his face instantly filled with a smile.
Xu Tong had been the one to tell Chao Gai about what had happened.
At first, Chao Gai had not believed it at all. To his surprise, however, Wu Yong had confessed without even being pressed.
Now, Chao Gai had seen Wu Yong's true colors once and for all.
From this point onward, Wu Yong probably had no chance of rising any further within Marsh Liangshan.
"Rest assured, brother. Those of us who came to Marsh Liangshan have no intention of competing for positions."
"Having a place to stand is enough for us."
Xu Tong's face was full of smiles.
Chao Gai absolutely could not be allowed to fall, either!
Unless it was necessary, Xu Tong would never step into the spotlight!
The main reason was that actually becoming the leader of Marsh Liangshan would be far too dangerous!
Moreover, the rewards would not be proportionate to the risks!
After all, Xu Tong understood Chao Gai's character perfectly well.
As long as no one stirred up trouble, Chao Gai was a bold, generous man who valued loyalty.
Under those circumstances, as the second-in-command, wouldn't Xu Tong be able to get whatever he wanted?
He could enjoy almost the same benefits without taking on