novelraw Chapter 115
Chapter 115
“The Qingyi Sect has agreed to relinquish their dock hall in Heilong County and hand over all shipping operations and personnel to us.”
“To prevent them from going back on their word, I have decided to strike while the iron is hot. We will immediately dispatch personnel to take over the shipping business in Heilong County and formally extend the Yulong Gang’s influence into that region.”
Yang Feiyue was in high spirits. His decision had clearly been carefully considered in every detail.
“This time, we will not only appoint a hall master and a helm leader to oversee the shipping operations in Heilong County, but we must also remain vigilant against the Qingyi Sect. They may attempt to reverse course. We need someone who can maintain constant contact with us. Therefore, I have decided to station one hall master, one helm leader, and one elder in Heilong County to consolidate our influence there.”
Su Wangchuan and Song Minshu both revealed looks of surprise.
Three formal martial artists were to be sent to Heilong County…
Su Wangchuan lowered his gaze slightly.
He still instinctively resisted dangerous places.
He had no desire to have the hall stormed and himself killed in his sleep.
If Yang Feiyue truly intended to throw him into such peril, he would have no choice but to leave. After all, as a first-rank martial artist, he could find a livelihood anywhere.At that moment, Yang Feiyue announced,
“Song Minshu. Though you have not presided over the dock hall for long, you are a veteran of the gang and are thoroughly familiar with shipping affairs. With you in charge of the hall in Heilong County, I am at ease.”
“From this day forward, you are the hall master of the Heilong County hall. When you go, I will assign you a group of elite fighters to help you swiftly establish our shipping operations there.”
Song Minshu drew a quiet breath, his expression complex.
Heilong County was not a benevolent place. To contend with the Qingyi Sect on their home ground, even if one focused solely on managing the docks, would still be extremely dangerous.
But since the Gang Leader had already decided, he could only accept the order.
“Yes!”
“This subordinate will devote himself wholeheartedly, unto death.”
Yang Feiyue then turned to Qin Ming.
“Qin Ming, you will serve as the helm leader of the dock branch in Heilong County. Follow Hall Master Song and manage the docks well. Safeguard our foothold there.”
“This subordinate obeys!”
Qin Ming cupped his fists and accepted the appointment.
Su Wangchuan and Song Minshu both froze for a moment.
They had initially assumed Qin Ming would take over the dock branch in Huishui County. Instead, he was being assigned to Heilong County.
What was going on?
“Elder Fang Kui!”
“Hall Master Song and Helm Leader Qin are both ordinary martial artists and have not yet entered rank. On the Qingyi Sect’s turf, they will require your protection.”
Yang Feiyue instructed, “You must also exercise caution yourself. If anything arises, send word by carrier pigeon at once. The Yulong Gang’s main hall will be your strongest support.”
“Yes!”
Fang Kui bowed with clasped fists.
Su Wangchuan was completely bewildered.
As he tried to piece together what was happening, Yang Feiyue turned toward him with a smile.
“Wangchuan!”
“From today onward, you are the hall master of the Huishui County hall!”
“The water stronghold is losing Elder Fang Kui and Helm Leader Qin. We are short on manpower and cannot spare more to assist you…”
“So beginning today, you must familiarize yourself with the shipping operations of the Huishui County hall. Until a suitable helm leader is found, you will shoulder multiple roles and take full responsibility for both the hall and dock operations here.”
“Huishui County is our old base. The county yamen and the major clans here maintain good relations with us. The Inner and Outer Disciples are united. To the east lies the water stronghold; to the west, the Heilong County hall. At present, this is the safest hall.”
“I believe you can bear the responsibilities of the Huishui County hall.”
Su Wangchuan was overjoyed.
He had not expected to assume control of the Huishui County hall.
“Thank you for your trust, Gang Leader! Wangchuan will devote himself wholeheartedly, unto death.”
Song Minshu, Fang Kui, and Qin Ming all stepped forward to offer congratulations.
“Congratulations, Hall Master Wangchuan!”
“Congratulations!”
Compared to the lateral transfers of the other three, Su Wangchuan was the only one truly promoted—and now held real power.
From this day forward, the shipping and dock operations of Huishui County were entirely under his command.
The Inner Disciples of the hall and the Outer Disciples at the docks numbered two to three hundred in total.
Within Huishui County, Su Wangchuan’s status would now rank only below the County Magistrate and the patriarchs of the major families.
Yang Feiyue nodded in satisfaction. Looking at Su Wangchuan’s strikingly youthful face, he smiled.
“A hero emerges in youth! Wangchuan has slain the Third Leader of Blackwind Stronghold and two first-rank martial artists of the Qingyi Sect, including Zhao Changhong. His achievements are solid and undeniable. What he lacks is only seniority. I believe he will quickly master shipping affairs and become a pillar of the Yulong Gang in the future.”
“I am growing old. Sooner or later, the world will belong to you young men.”
At these words, everyone’s heart tightened, and their gazes toward Su Wangchuan grew more complicated.
No one had expected Yang Feiyue to place such high hopes upon him.
“Gang Leader, you jest. You have already advanced to second rank and are in your prime. You are the sole pillar of the Yulong Gang. Its prosperity and rise are inseparable from your strategic planning.”
Su Wangchuan’s words struck straight at Yang Feiyue’s heart, drawing hearty laughter.
“So you’ve noticed, hahaha… Indeed, I have advanced to second rank. Qingyi Sect’s sect master, ‘Feng Shaoguang,’ was a step too late. That is why he yielded the business so readily.”
“Look at you all—veterans of the Jianghu—and yet your discernment falls short of this young lad’s.”
“Congratulations, Gang Leader!”
“Congratulations on advancing to second-rank martial artist!”
The others finally understood and hurried to offer their congratulations.
Song Minshu, in particular, visibly relaxed upon learning that the Gang Leader had reached second rank and could overpower the Qingyi Sect’s sect master.
After a few more exchanges of courtesy,
Song Minshu formally gathered all the Inner Disciples and, in the Gang Leader’s presence, handed over all hall affairs to Su Wangchuan. Then he packed his belongings and departed with Fang Kui and Qin Ming to take up residence in Heilong County.
Su Wangchuan remained at the dock, a line of respectful Inner Disciples standing behind him.
He watched as the great ship sailed upstream against the current, his heart surging.
Hall Master!
He was now the hall master of the Yulong Gang’s Huishui County hall!
At the same time, he concurrently served as the helm leader of the dock branch—
And the master of the weapon room.
From this day forward, would the Huishui County hall become his sole domain?
That was good news.
But from now on, the hall would have only one martial artist in residence—himself.
That also seemed dangerously precarious.
If another assault like that night’s were to occur and he happened to be offline, the hall’s limited manpower would be destroyed in short order.
Recruit!
He must recruit!
A sudden sense of urgency gripped him.
“Hall Master!”
“This subordinate, Wang Yuehui, has something to report.”
A familiar voice sounded from behind.
Wang Yuehui?
Su Wangchuan turned around and saw the young man he had once encountered at the water stronghold—the one who had scattered mine dust and helped him eliminate the leader of the Nu Tao Gang’s black-clad men—now standing respectfully with clasped fists.
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