Although the six Arrest Sages were equal in status in principle, their martial prowess differed. Moreover, the only person above them was a prince bearing the title of acting Arrest God, who was entirely unable to intervene in the specific affairs of the Six Gates.
As a result, matters within the Six Gates were essentially governed by Huang Qitao's wishes. Unless a major incident was involved, his wishes could more or less determine the outcome.
"That's right. Those people all want to meddle in the contest for the position of Beggar Gang Leader and take advantage of the Beggar Gang's influence. Naturally, we of the Six Gates cannot stand by with our hands tucked in our sleeves," Huang Qitao said.
"Lord Huang, I happen to have matters keeping me here. I ask for your understanding, my lords," Chen Feidiao said.
"Yes, Lord Huang. I'm very busy too, so busy my head is scorched and my brow singed," Jiang Ang said as well.
Hearing Chen Feidiao and Jiang Ang's words, how could Huang Xiao and the other two fail to understand? These two plainly did not want this assignment. They could not even be bothered to devise excuses. Moreover, the three of them had probably discussed this beforehand, intending to choose someone from Huang Xiao's group to go.
"Surely you two aren't the only busy ones? Who among us isn't busy?" You Yidao said.
"That isn't necessarily true," Jiang Ang said coolly upon hearing You Yidao's words.
"Official Jiang, what do you mean by that?" You Yidao asked with a frown.
"Nothing much. Lord Huang Xiao seems quite idle to me. I hear the Yellow Gate constables are even helping him inquire after a Daoist from the Green Ox Gate. Clearly, they have little to do." Jiang Ang smiled.
Naturally, Jiang