Chapter 21

"Because I am a member of the Flying Eagle Gang, I chose to assassinate Dai Chong!"

Su Xin's face was filled with passion: "Dai Chong killed my brothers and provoked our Flying Eagle Gang; it's an unforgivable crime! Everything I have today is thanks to the Flying Eagle Gang's cultivation. Insulting the Flying Eagle Gang is the same as insulting me, Su Xin!"

"Have you considered the consequences of this action?" Dong Chengwu snorted coldly.

Su Xin patted his chest: "My parents died early, and I didn't get much education, so I didn't think too much. Anyway, I've already killed the person. If this affects the gang, I, Su Xin, am willing to die to atone for my sin!"

These words were spoken with great enthusiasm and really moved many people.

After all, the major heads and the three hall masters present had all fought their way up from the bottom. When they were young, they were just like Su Xin—daring and impulsive, not thinking about the big picture.

However, Hu Sanye almost spat blood in secret, wishing he could expose Su Xin on the spot.

"You didn't get much education and didn't think too much?"

Back then, Su Xin's smooth talk directly turned him from a murderer of the leader into a small head of Happy Forest. He was more cunning than a fox!

Moreover, seeing how Su Xin had manipulated the merchants in Happy Forest within a month, did this guy really seem like he had no guile and was impulsive and easily angered?

None of the people present had interacted with Su Xin and didn't understand his character. Although Hu Sanye knew, he could only pretend to be invisible in the corner, not daring to speak.

After all, Su Xin was his subordinate and an adopted son he had personally recognized. If he criticized Su Xin in front of so many people, his reputation in the Flying Eagle Gang would be completely ruined.

Moreover, if the gang insisted on dealing with Su Xin, he might also suffer, so he dared not speak to draw attention.

"Hmph! Die to atone for your sin? If we really go to war with the Green Bamboo Gang, it won't be just one or two people from our Flying Eagle Gang who will die. Can your life make up for it?" Dong Chengwu was not moved by Su Xin's words at all.

Dong Chengwu was not moved, but someone else was.

"Old Dong, don't be so cold-blooded. Back when our Flying Eagle Gang was just starting, I wielded a machete and killed the Three-headed Dragon of Shengle Fang, securing our first territory for the Flying Eagle Gang."

The speaker was Lin Fuhu, the hall master of the War Hall, a tall and imposing figure who managed the War Hall, the most powerful of the three halls. Lin Fuhu also exuded the heaviest aura of killing.

Su Xin's eyes sparkled, and he said with 'excitement': "When I first joined the Flying Eagle Gang, I heard about your heroic deeds, Hall Master Lin. You single-handedly secured our first territory with just a knife."

"Hehe, a hero doesn't talk about his past bravery. Let's not mention these old stories," Lin Fuhu said humbly, but his face showed unmistakable pride. After all, this was his proudest achievement in life.

Dong Chengwu glanced at Su Xin and frowned at Lin Fuhu: "Old Lin, this is different from our past. When our gang was just starting, we needed to fight to establish our territory. But now that the gang is on a regular path, going to war with the Green Bamboo Gang, which is about as strong as us, will bring us no benefits."

Lin Fuhu waved his hand dismissively: "Dong Chengwu, I think you're getting older and more timid. It's just a war with the Green Bamboo Gang. We've fought them before, haven't we? I think this kid is good, just like me back then. He shouldn't be punished but rewarded. Otherwise, won't it make the young people who work hard for the gang feel disheartened?"

"You're twisting the facts! Working hard for the gang and disobeying orders, acting recklessly, are two different things!" Dong Chengwu slammed his hand on the table, almost knocking over the teacup.

"What do you mean, Dong Chengwu? Who are you slamming the table at? Do you think I'm afraid of you?" Lin Fuhu stood up abruptly, his eyes flashing with anger.

Seeing the intense argument, Su Xin secretly smiled. Huang Bingcheng's information was indeed accurate.

When he first took over Happy Forest, Su Xin had asked Huang Bingcheng about some of the high-level information of the Flying Eagle Gang. Of course, to Huang Bingcheng, these were just gossips.

It was well-known that the three hall masters of the Flying Eagle Gang, Lin Fuhu of the War Hall and Dong Chengwu of the Punishment Hall, did not get along.

Lin Fuhu was quick to anger and protective of his subordinates.

Dong Chengwu, however, was impartial and unyielding. Once someone violated the gang rules, no one could plead for them.

A few years ago, during a battle, a disciple of the War Hall deliberately tortured and killed a surrendering member of an opposing gang, violating the gang rules. Dong Chengwu wanted to cripple him as a punishment, and the protective Lin Fuhu naturally came to plead for mercy.

In his view, killing a surrendering member was no big deal. They were all brave men, and occasionally losing control was normal.

The outcome was predictable. Dong Chengwu did not give Lin Fuhu any face and immediately severed the tendons of the War Hall disciple's hands and feet, making him a cripple. The two hall masters' enmity was thus firmly established.

Su Xin's current situation was similar to that of the War Hall disciple back then, so Lin Fuhu naturally favored him.

Su Xin's passionate words might have seemed a bit fake to Dong Chengwu, but to Lin Fuhu, they were the mark of a good disciple of the Flying Eagle Gang—young, passionate, and daring.

"Enough! The two of you are almost a hundred years old combined. Have you not argued enough for so many years?" Sha Feiying spoke, and the two immediately fell silent, obediently sitting back down.

"Zhuang Li, what do you think?" Sha Feiying asked the hall master of the Benevolence Hall, Zhuang Li.

On the surface, Zhuang Li was short and plump, with a gentle smile, more like a wealthy man than a gang leader.

Hearing Sha Feiying speak, Zhuang Li smiled and replied: "What can I, Old Zhuang, think? Let's just discuss it together. However, it's better to handle this matter carefully. If not, as Hall Master Lin said, it might make the disciples in the gang feel disheartened."

Dong Chengwu looked deeply at Zhuang Li, a shadow of gloom passing over his eyes.

Everyone present, except for the truly foolish, understood the meaning behind Zhuang Li's words—he was supporting Lin Fuhu.

Dong Chengwu was impartial. During his tenure as the head of the Punishment Hall, those who violated the rules under his jurisdiction were not just from the War Hall but more from the Benevolence Hall.

The Benevolence Hall managed the gang's finances, and it was normal for them to secretly skim a bit. But if discovered by Dong Chengwu, they would either die or be severely punished.

However, Zhuang Li's depth of character was not as shallow as Lin Fuhu's. Even if he resented Dong Chengwu, he would not openly confront him.

With three people and two opinions, there was no rule of the minority submitting to the majority in the Flying Eagle Gang. The three hall masters only expressed their positions, and the final decision was made by the gang leader.

"Cough." Sha Feiying cleared his throat and said: "Regarding Su Xin's matter, it should be handled carefully.

In principle, you killed Dai Chong, and you should be heavily rewarded, even promoted to a major head.

But without rules, there is no order. The gang has strictly ordered you not to provoke the Green Bamboo Gang, but you still acted, which is a violation of the rules and must be punished.

So, this time, the merits and faults cancel each other out. You won't be rewarded or punished. But remember, only those who follow the rules can live longer."

The last sentence, Sha Feiying looked deeply at Su Xin, his words carrying a special meaning.

Hearing Sha Feiying's judgment, Dong Chengwu's face turned sour. Not punishing Su Xin meant that Sha Feiying was on Lin Fuhu's side.

"Boss, how should we respond to the Green Bamboo Gang? They lost Dai Chong and won't let it go easily," Dong Chengwu asked, somewhat unwillingly.

Sha Feiying waved his hand and said: "If they don't let it go, so be it. The Green Bamboo Gang is already weaker than us. Now that they've lost Dai Chong, if they want to fight, we'll play along.

But I believe the Green Bamboo Gang isn't foolish. Losing Dai Chong, a brave fighter, will make them even more disadvantaged in a fight.

However, we can't be complacent. Tell the brothers to be on high alert and ready for battle. If anything unexpected happens, we'll fight immediately!"

"Yes!"

The major heads present all responded in unison.

Lin Fuhu's face showed satisfaction. The War Hall was the least afraid of gang wars. The more intense the fight, the more credit the War Hall would receive.

Dong Chengwu left with a wave of his hand, giving Su Xin a deep look as he went.

Lin Fuhu patted Su Xin's shoulder hard and laughed: "You're a good kid, just my type. You dared to assassinate Dai Chong with just a sword and a man. You've got guts! If you weren't already a small head, I would have brought you to the War Hall."

"Thank you, Hall Master Lin, for your kindness. When I joined the Flying Eagle Gang, I looked up to you as my idol," Su Xin skillfully flattered, making the War Hall master leave with a smile.

After the other major heads left, Hu Sanye stood up and patted Su Xin's shoulder: "Well done, but remember, don't be so impulsive next time. You can discuss things with your adoptive father."

Su Xin lowered his head: "I just didn't want to cause trouble for my adoptive father."

"What are you saying! Does your adoptive father seem like someone who fears trouble?" Hu Sanye pretended to be displeased and scolded.

"Yes, I understand. If something like this happens again, I will definitely discuss it with you, my adoptive father."

The two of them put on a show of filial piety, but it was unclear who they were performing for. After the pretense, they left the main hall.

Outside, Li Shuyu and Huang Bingcheng were waiting anxiously. Seeing Su Xin come out safely, they immediately knew that he had passed this crisis.

However, their reactions were different. Huang Bingcheng was pleasantly surprised, while Li Shuyu was shocked.

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