Chapter 20

Shunyifang.

Holding Dai Chong's severed head, Huang Bingcheng felt very uncomfortable as he walked down the bustling street.

Just a moment ago, he was still the mighty leader of the Green Bamboo Gang, but now he was in a box, becoming someone's trophy. This feeling made Huang Bingcheng sigh with a sense of futility.

Looking at the composed Su Xin in front of him, Huang Bingcheng couldn't figure out where this leader's confidence came from.

Last night, he was so worried that he couldn't sleep, fearing severe punishment from the higher-ups in the gang.

But when he saw Su Xin in the morning, he looked full of energy.

The distracted Huang Bingcheng followed Su Xin to Tiger Third Master's residence, where Master Li was already waiting at the door.

Master Li's gaze on Su Xin was very complex.

During their first meeting, Su Xin left a deep impression on Master Li as someone with unfathomable depth, hardly resembling a young man under twenty.

As Tiger Third Master's advisor, Master Li had always relied on his intellect, disapproving of violent and confrontational methods.

After Su Xin bribed him for information, Master Li had been thinking about how he would resolve the situation.

But no matter how he thought about it, he never imagined that Su Xin would use the simplest method to break the deadlock: killing!

"Pity, if this young man could have endured this crisis and gained more experience, he would definitely surpass Third Master in the future. Unfortunately, he made a bad move this time."

Master Li thought to himself, but his face was filled with a bright smile. "Young Master Su, you've arrived? Third Master is already waiting for you inside."

Su Xin nodded and followed Master Li into the living room.

Inside the living room.

Tiger Third Master's face was as stern as water, and Master Li stood to one side after leading Su Xin in.

Huang Bingcheng also quickly stood beside them.

Both sides remained silent for a while, and it was Su Xin who spoke first: "I pay my respects to my adoptive father."

"Do you still remember that I am your adoptive father!"

Tiger Third Master slammed his hand on the table, leaving a deep palm print on the fine golden-threaded nanmu table.

"What did I say last time? I told you not to cause trouble, to act as if nothing happened. But you went and assassinated Dai Chong! Do you know that because of you, the Falcon Gang is almost in chaos!"

"Adoptive father, please rest assured. I killed him, and when I return to the gang, I will explain to the leaders. I won't implicate you." Su Xin smiled faintly, but there was a hint of sarcasm in his smile.

Why was Tiger Third Master so angry? He was afraid that Su Xin's actions would implicate him.

In name, Su Xin was Tiger Third Master's adoptive son. With such a serious offense, how could the Falcon Gang not question Tiger Third Master?

"Am I afraid of being implicated? I am angry at your lack of ambition! You could have lived a good life, but you chose to cause trouble. I want to see how you will resolve this!"

Tiger Third Master snorted coldly, the anger in his eyes subsiding, but deep-seated wariness and regret emerged!

Indeed, Tiger Third Master was now regretting not having directly crippled Su Xin and instead choosing him to replace Chen Dao as his adoptive son.

Back then, Su Xin had talked his way into convincing him that Chen Dao would threaten his position, but now, Tiger Third Master felt threatened by Su Xin!

In just over a month, Su Xin had grown to this level.

He had money and people.

Most importantly, Su Xin had strength!

Tiger Third Master knew Dai Chong's strength, which was far superior to his own.

Dai Chong, with his innate strength, was no less than a mid-level martial artist. In the entire Green Bamboo Gang, Dai Chong could rank in the top five. Yet, Su Xin had beheaded him and brought the head here.

In the past, Su Xin had said that Chen Dao would one day threaten his position, but now, Su Xin already had the strength to threaten him!

"Let's go. The leaders are waiting for you. You've committed such a serious offense this time, it won't end well. But since you call me adoptive father, I will try my best to protect you."

Tiger Third Master spoke grandly, but in his heart, he had already sentenced Su Xin to death.

This incident was too big, even the old leader, who had long been out of the loop, was alarmed. The punishment would not be light.

With Tiger Third Master's status, he had no say in this matter. Even if he did, he would only distance himself and eliminate Su Xin as a threat.

Changning Prefecture has forty-nine districts, and the Falcon Gang's headquarters is in the most prosperous Jin Yue District of the eastern twelve districts.

The headquarters covers more than ten acres, about half a street, making it extremely grand.

Su Xin's small branch, which seemed impressive to Huang Bingcheng, was like a dwarf compared to the Falcon Gang's headquarters.

At the main gate, two eagle statues, each taller than two men, stood on either side, replacing the traditional stone lions, a unique feature of the Falcon Gang.

The gang members guarding the two sides of the gate wore black short martial artist clothing, with a majestic eagle embroidered on their left chest and a curved sword at their waist.

Su Xin squinted and observed these gang members, noticing some differences.

The gang members under Su Xin and those under Tiger Third Master, to put it nicely, were gang members, but in reality, most were street thugs. Only a few, like Li Hua, had real skills.

In contrast, these gang members had sharp eyes, a faint aura of killing, and robust physiques, clearly indicating they were seasoned and battle-hardened elites.

Seeing Su Xin's gaze, Master Li whispered, "These are the disciples of the War Hall, the elite of the Falcon Gang. There are no more than a hundred of them in the entire Falcon Gang."

Su Xin nodded, understanding the power structure of the Falcon Gang.

Besides the thirteen major leaders, the next in line were the three hall masters.

These three halls are the Finance Hall, the Punishment Hall, and the War Hall, each responsible for finances, law, and the strongest combat force, respectively.

The status of these three hall masters far surpasses the thirteen major leaders, making them the true power holders of the Falcon Gang.

"Stay outside," Tiger Third Master said to Master Li and Huang Bingcheng.

The Falcon Gang's headquarters is not a place anyone can enter.

Master Li, as Tiger Third Master's advisor, did not have the right to enter, let alone Huang Bingcheng, a regular gang member.

In the meeting hall, which could accommodate a hundred people, a ten-meter-long table was placed in the center. Three people sat on the left, twelve on the right, and an old man sat in the main seat.

When Tiger Third Master brought Su Xin in, everyone's eyes immediately turned to him, making Su Xin feel a heavy pressure.

The people present were the true power holders of the Falcon Gang, who had spent over a decade building the Falcon Gang. Each of them exuded a sharp and formidable aura.

Especially the leader of the Falcon Gang, Sha Feiying, who sat in the main seat.

Sha Feiying looked very old, appearing to be in his seventies or eighties, with white hair and deep wrinkles on his face. He seemed somewhat listless, but his eyes still had a sharp, knife-like edge.

Su Xin had a deep impression of this leader. In the entire Falcon Gang, Sha Feiying was a legend in the hearts of the young gang members.

It was said that Sha Feiying was originally from Changning Prefecture. His family was once a major household in Changning Prefecture, but they were wiped out by a powerful enemy, leaving only him to escape.

After escaping, Sha Feiying wandered in the world. It was said that he joined the Taihang Mountain Bandits and became a notorious bandit in Henan Province.

Others said he went to the Western Regions, becoming a sand pirate between the thirty-six countries of the Western Regions and the Xiliang Road, committing countless murders.

In any case, twenty years later, the middle-aged Sha Feiying returned.

He returned to Changning Prefecture with a body full of martial arts and bloodshed, avenging his family and establishing the Falcon Gang, becoming one of the largest forces in Changning Prefecture.

Such a story of a prince's revenge has always been a favorite among the young, but who knows if it's true?

"Leader, Su Xin has been brought in," Tiger Third Master bowed to Sha Feiying, showing extreme respect.

Sha Feiying didn't speak, just waved his hand, and Tiger Third Master immediately sat on the side of the major leaders, eyes fixed on his nose, nose on his mouth, motionless.

"Are you Su Xin?" Sha Feiying spoke, his voice old and hoarse, like the sound of sandpaper.

Su Xin nodded and bowed respectfully to everyone, "Su Xin greets the leader and all the seniors."

The Falcon Gang members observed Su Xin. Regardless of other things, this young man had considerable courage.

If it were a regular gang member under the scrutiny of all the high-ranking members of the Falcon Gang, they would likely be trembling with fear.

But Su Xin remained calm, showing great courage.

However, to put it another way, without such courage, he wouldn't have committed such a big offense.

"Su Xin! Do you still consider yourself a member of the Falcon Gang? You have caused such a big disaster, do you even respect the Falcon Gang?" The head of the Punishment Hall, Dong Chengwu, shouted sternly, his voice sharp and cold.

Among the three hall masters, Dong Chengwu was the youngest, looking no more than fifty, but he was actually around sixty, close to Tiger Third Master's age.

Due to his strong martial arts, he appeared younger than Tiger Third Master.

Su Xin couldn't sense his exact strength, but it was definitely much stronger than his own mid-level martial arts.

Having served as the head of the Punishment Hall for over thirty years, Dong Chengwu had killed more of his own people than outsiders. Ordinary gang members feared him even more than the leader.