Chapter 42

Returning home, his parents were already asleep. Baixiaosheng quietly entered his small room, lay down on the bed with his clothes on, and his mind was still preoccupied with what he had said earlier.

In the past, he hadn't thought much about things. It was only when Yun Gongming mentioned it that Baixiaosheng instantly responded. After saying it, he had some ideas about helping the Yun Family Manor and also a new perspective on his own development.

He joined the Beggar Sect, wanting to become the leader, initially driven by a sudden enthusiasm to compete with Xiao Feng. But later, he found it laughable, thinking such a competition was a bit boring. However, his desire to become the leader of the Beggar Sect didn't fade because of the Twenty-Eight Palm Techniques and the Beggar's Staff Technique. These two martial arts, one the best palm technique and the other a top weapon skill, were both at the pinnacle of martial arts. How could Baixiaosheng not be envious?

But how to become the leader?

He was a lone wanderer, and although he had developed some connections and influence within the Beggar Sect, becoming the leader in a short time was impossible. Jiao Feng could become the leader because he was Wang Jian Tong's disciple. Baixiaosheng was not Ma Dayuan's disciple, and he certainly didn't want to be the disciple of that green-haired turtle.

Thus, he was just an ordinary disciple, and becoming the leader from such a position was as difficult as climbing to the heavens!

As a person from the future, Baixiaosheng knew more than others and understood that the path to the heavens was walked with two legs: one was reputation, and he must have a good reputation, which was why he acted with righteousness; the other was influence, and he must have his own, significant influence. Baixiaosheng was vaguely aware of this and was working on it, but his influence was left at the Song-Liao border. In this mountain city, he was a newcomer without his own influence.

Now, he thought about developing his own influence. If he were to select from the Beggar Sect disciples, it would be slow and troublesome, as no one knew if the ordinary disciples were spies for others. To develop his influence safely and quickly, the best way was to find people he trusted. The people of Yun Family Manor were, of course, those he trusted.

Thinking about this, Baixiaosheng's mind was stimulated, and various ideas kept popping up, making him smile with satisfaction.

The next morning, Baixiaosheng arrived at the Beggar Sect's base, and the important figures slowly followed. Baixiaosheng had received the news early that these people had met early in the morning, though he didn't know what they discussed, it was likely about the division of benefits.

After a night of deliberation, these people agreed to Baixiaosheng's proposal to jointly eliminate the evil forces around the mountain city. However, as he looked at them, Baixiaosheng's gaze focused on a group, and a peculiar smile appeared on his face.

"Gentlemen, since everyone has agreed, let's assign the tasks. First, we will clean up the eastern part of the city..." He looked at one person and said, "Dong Dangjia, the eastern part has always been your territory. This time, your Green Bamboo Sect will be the main force. What do you think?"

Dong Dangjia smiled slightly, stood up, and bowed to everyone, saying, "Since everyone respects me, I will do my best!"

"Great! Dong Dangjia, your spirit is commendable!" Baixiaosheng applauded, and the Beggar Sect disciples immediately brought bowls and wine, pouring a large bowl for each person. Baixiaosheng held the wine bowl and said to everyone, "Gentlemen, this operation depends on surprise. After we drink this bowl of wine, we will act immediately. Cheers!"

"Cheers!"

Everyone stood up, drank the wine with Baixiaosheng, and then some of their followers quickly returned to notify their respective groups. The only one who left to prepare was Dong Dangjia, as he was the main force and needed to mobilize his disciples.

"Yun Zhuangzhu, can you help the Beggar Sect with something?" Suddenly, Baixiaosheng asked Yun Gongming. Everyone was surprised, looking at Baixiaosheng and then at Yun Gongming. Their relationship was well-known. Yun Gongming was also taken aback, but he quickly thought of the word "Beggar Sect" and immediately said, "Sir, Yun Gongming is duty-bound to help!"

"Dong Dangjia's Green Bamboo Sect is strong and has the support of everyone, so they can certainly eliminate Zhang Mazi's gang. However, Zhang Mazi's gang has operated in the eastern part of the city for many years, and there might be some who escape. These escapees will be handled by Yun Zhuangzhu."

"Great! Our Yun Family Manor will not let you down!"

Baixiaosheng's assignment was a profitable task, and Yun Gongming was naturally pleased, while others looked at him with envy and jealousy. In simple terms, he was going to raid the enemy's base. Who wouldn't want such a good deal? Unfortunately, they had no connection with Baixiaosheng, or this benefit would have been theirs. Thinking of this, they became even more envious and jealous, and they thought, if someone from their family joined the Beggar Sect, it would be great.

With various tasks assigned, many people went to work. By noon, Dong Dangjia returned, covered in blood, smiling, and loudly said, "Gentlemen, I have not let you down. I have successfully eliminated Zhang Mazi's gang."

"Ha... Dong Dangjia, you are quick!" Everyone stood up to congratulate him, but some did not move, including Baixiaosheng and the Beggar Sect disciples, and another group. This group seemed quite low-key, led by a man in his thirties, who was young compared to the others in their forties and fifties.

He looked at Dong Dangjia, a cold smile on his face, and a mocking look in his eyes.

Just as everyone was congratulating him with smiles, he stood up, standing behind the others, and coldly said, "Dong Dangjia, your lies are quite impressive!"

This sudden statement made everyone pause, and the atmosphere turned cold. They turned to look at him, and Dong Dangjia looked at him with a grim expression, saying, "Baihu, what are you talking about?"

"I'm talking nonsense... Hey!" Baihu sneered, looking at the temple gate, where several men had entered. They looked similar to Baihu, and everyone knew they were his brothers.

The Bai family had four brothers, well-known in the mountain city. Baihu was the eldest and the head of the family.

"Did you catch them?" Baihu asked the three men. One of them smiled, stepped aside, and revealed a man curled up on the ground. "Zhang Mazi..." Everyone gasped, looking at the man on the ground in shock.

They quickly turned to look at Dong Dangjia, and one of them coldly asked, "Dong Dangjia, what's going on?"

Dong Dangjia was also taken aback but quickly recovered and said without hesitation, "In the battle, Zhang Mazi escaped. What can't be done, can't be done."

"Escaped? Did he escape on his own, or did you let him go?" Baihu added. The Bai family had a deep grudge against Zhang Mazi, as their parents were killed by his men. They had been opposing Zhang Mazi for years but lacked the strength to do anything.

This time, when Baixiaosheng dealt with the nearby evil forces, Zhang Mazi was included, and the four Bai brothers came. Early in the morning, a Beggar Sect disciple suddenly came and said there was a spy among them, and Zhang Mazi might escape. This made the four Bai brothers furious, and they immediately went to ambush Zhang Mazi's group, successfully blocking them.

Baihu was not stupid. He saw that Baixiaosheng had assigned the eastern part to Dong Dangjia and, from his words, knew that this guy was the "spy" the Beggar Sect mentioned.

"Baihu, what are you saying?" Dong Dangjia was shocked and angry, brandishing his large knife, which made a whistling sound.

Baihu did not respond but just smiled coldly, looking at Baixiaosheng. Everyone followed his gaze and saw Baixiaosheng smiling. Instantly, everyone realized that the young man who had the Bai brothers intercept Zhang Mazi was Baixiaosheng. Only the Beggar Sect could have such timely information. They also realized that with the Bai brothers' hatred for Zhang Mazi, they wouldn't have been indifferent when everyone was dealing with him.

'This kid is clever!' Everyone was impressed and became more cautious. The major forces were not clean, and these leaders understood that. Having some connection with the evil forces was inevitable. If Baixiaosheng were to be serious, they would be in trouble. Thinking of this, they were all frightened, grateful that they had been swayed by the benefits, or they might have ended up like Dong Dangjia.

Thinking of this, their gazes toward Dong Dangjia became unfriendly. If he said something ridiculous, they would lose face.

"Ha... Dong Dangjia, I didn't expect you to be a hypocrite!" One person said with a smile, and another immediately added, "Such a person should be killed!" In an instant, several people attacked. Even with mental preparation, Dong Dangjia couldn't defend against the simultaneous ambush.

Thud... Two palms struck his chest and back, making him spit blood and turn pale, looking like a dead man. He trembled, pointing at everyone, his eyes filled with fear, hatred, and unwillingness. Unfortunately, he couldn't say anything, and his body trembled, falling to the ground, lifeless.

"Such a person truly deserves to die!"

One person said, and everyone immediately agreed. Baixiaosheng's face was expressionless, but he was shocked by their ruthlessness. These people were indeed old hands, and even if their martial arts were not strong, their vicious methods and minds were no less than those of the highly skilled.

"Ha... We have finished our business. I'm sure everyone is hungry. Why don't we eat something and continue in the afternoon?" Baixiaosheng said, and everyone felt relieved. The nervous people immediately resumed their enthusiastic conversation.

One person less meant more benefits for them! This was indeed a good thing!