Chapter 42

"Godfather, Godfather, do you think it's still useful to say these things now?" Su Xin looked at Tiger San Ye and gently shook his head.

"In fact, things between us didn't have to develop this way. You are my godfather, and I, Su Xin, relied on you to stand firm in the Flying Eagle Gang. If you hadn't acted against me, I wouldn't have withheld a single penny of the regular payments from Happy Forest or Yongle Hall. Why did you have to force me?"

Tiger San Ye's face was ashen, and it was unclear whether he was regretful or filled with resentment.

Before Tiger San Ye could respond, Su Xin continued, "Actually, even if you didn't say it, I could guess. You were wary of my growing power. You feared losing control over me, so you wanted to suppress me and act against me.

"You didn't even trust your godson, Chen Dao, whom you raised for over twenty years, let alone me. I should say, Tiger San Ye, you don't trust anyone at all!"

Tiger San Ye took a deep breath and said coldly, "Su Xin, what do you really want? You are a smart person; you should know that if you kill me, you won't be able to stay in the Flying Eagle Gang!"

"Godfather, you're overthinking it. I don't want to kill you," Su Xin shook his head.

"Then what do you want?"

"I just want you to speak up in front of the boss and say that Hou Tong started the trouble and was killed by me, with your approval. And you must also recommend me as the head of the Flying Eagle Gang." Su Xin looked into Tiger San Ye's eyes and said each word clearly.

"Impossible!"

Tiger San Ye directly refused, "You want to shift all the blame onto me? You might as well kill me now! If I take the blame for such a big matter, even if I don't die, the territory under my control will be directly seized by the gang! You might as well kill me, and we can all go down together!"

Tiger San Ye, who had been a major figure in the Flying Eagle Gang, had a certain air of defiance.

"Go down together? I don't think so."

Su Xin smiled, "I learned some of your secrets from someone. Embezzling gang funds, secretly withholding regular payments, I wonder what money you used to buy this big house?

"And over the years, you've eliminated your rivals, even killing people under the Punishment Hall. Tsk, tsk, quite a bold move."

Tiger San Ye's face changed dramatically, "Nonsense!"

"It's not nonsense. You'll see when you meet this person."

Su Xin clapped his hands, and a middle-aged man in a scholar's robe walked out, bowing respectfully to Su Xin, "Boss Su."

This man was none other than Tiger San Ye's advisor, Mr. Li!

At the sight of Mr. Li, Tiger San Ye truly felt despair.

Previously, Ji Gang had said that Tiger San Ye didn't trust anyone, and the only one he could trust was Mr. Li, who knew no martial arts.

And indeed, only Mr. Li, who knew no martial arts, could make him feel completely at ease.

But he never expected that the one who betrayed him would be the very Mr. Li he trusted!

Mr. Li had been with him for nearly twenty years, and almost all of his secret actions were known to Mr. Li.

Any of these matters, if exposed, would be enough for Tiger San Ye to be directly sentenced to death by the Punishment Hall!

"Li Yuankun! You were just a failed scholar. If it weren't for me, you would have been beaten to death by debt collectors! How could you betray me after I trusted you so much!"

Tiger San Ye's eyes were bloodshot, as if he wanted to devour Mr. Li alive.

As his former master, Mr. Li was greatly startled by Tiger San Ye's appearance, but he quickly calmed down and said coldly, "Sir, don't be so full of yourself. Ask yourself, did you really trust me?

"You did save me, but over these twenty years, how many dirty and exhausting tasks have I done for you? And what have you given me?

"You trusted me only because I knew no martial arts and posed no threat to you. But when I wanted to learn martial arts, you obstructed me in every way!

"Sir, you're old. As the saying goes, a wise bird chooses its perch. By joining Boss Su, I can at least ensure a life of luxury and wealth. But if I continue to follow you, the future is uncertain."

Huang Bingcheng and the others looked at Mr. Li in surprise, not knowing when he had joined Boss Su.

In fact, Su Xin was also surprised when Mr. Li approached him. He originally thought Mr. Li was sent by Tiger San Ye to play some trick, but after Mr. Li revealed all the evidence in Tiger San Ye's hands and even handed it over to Su Xin, Su Xin finally believed him.

"Godfather, have you thought it over? If you help me take the blame, the worst that can happen is that all your territories will be taken away. With me around, I can still ensure you a life of wealth. But if I hand over all this evidence to the boss, things won't be so simple."

Tiger San Ye's eyes were bloodshot, and he said in a hoarse voice, "What if I refuse? You killed Hou Tong, and you will be executed by the boss! We might as well go down together!"

Su Xin shook his head, "That's not certain. Don't forget that there are other gangs in Changning Prefecture besides the Flying Eagle Gang. With my strength, I can at least become a major figure in any of the three gangs or four associations.

"Let's not talk about others. Just take the Green Bamboo Gang. If I join them now with my subordinates and the territory of Yongle Hall, do you think they would welcome me with open arms?"

"Don't forget that the territory of Yongle Hall was taken from the Green Bamboo Gang! And you killed two of their major figures!"

Su Xin smiled coldly, "Godfather, do you really think I know nothing about the Green Bamboo Gang?

"The two major figures I killed were both under the boss, Wei Feng, who is now just a puppet controlled by the two vice-bosses.

"By killing them, the two vice-bosses of the Green Bamboo Gang will be grateful to me, and I might even become the third vice-boss if I join them!"

Tiger San Ye slumped into his chair, defeated once again by his godson.

Su Xin didn't even give him a chance to go down together.

As Su Xin said, if he handed over the evidence to the boss, he could easily join another gang. With Su Xin's strength and influence, even the strongest of the three gangs and four associations, the Three Heroes Association, would welcome him with open arms.

"I agree," Tiger San Ye said weakly.

"Thank you, Godfather. By the way, there's a little bug here. Could you take care of it for me?"

Su Xin threw Ji Gang, whose tendons had been cut and mouth gagged, to Tiger San Ye, scaring Ji Gang into making muffled cries, his eyes filled with pleading.

Tiger San Ye looked at Su Xin with a complex expression. His godson's heart was ruthless, leaving him no room for maneuver!

"Bang!"

Tiger San Ye struck with his palm, the powerful Iron Sand Palm breaking Ji Gang's heart, blood flowing from his mouth and nose.

"Are you satisfied now?" Tiger San Ye's tone was cold, but it revealed a sense of weakness.

"Very satisfied. Now we can go see the boss." Su Xin clapped his hands.

But at that moment, a loud shouting came from outside. Several men in black and red martial robes pushed aside Su Xin's subordinates and walked into the living room.

One of them shouted, "Su Xin! You dared to defy the hierarchy and kill the major figure Hou Tong, completely disregarding the gang rules! Surrender now and come with us to the main hall for judgment!"

Su Xin frowned and looked at Huang Bingcheng, "Who are these people?"

Before Huang Bingcheng could answer, Mr. Li interjected, "They are from the Punishment Hall, directly under the command of the hall master, Dong Chengwu. They have the authority to arrest anyone below the three hall masters."

Huang Bingcheng glared at Mr. Li. This guy was shameless, joining the boss's ranks and immediately trying to take credit?

The Punishment Hall disciples, seeing that Su Xin and his subordinates were not taking them seriously, were immediately enraged.

In the Flying Eagle Gang, the highest status was not held by the War Hall disciples, but by the Punishment Hall disciples.

Although they were the fewest in number and not as strong as the elite War Hall disciples who had emerged from numerous gang battles, they had the greatest power.

If they discovered anyone violating the gang rules, they could handle them directly without reporting to the hall master, up to and including major figures.

Even if a major figure committed a crime, they had the authority to arrest them first.

Dong Chengwu's Punishment Hall had only thirty-odd members, but these thirty-odd members had the confidence to face even major figures.

Now, being ignored by Su Xin, the leading Punishment Hall disciple coldly snorted and drew his sword, aiming it at Su Xin.

"Defying the hierarchy, killing a major figure. Disregarding the rules, resisting the Punishment Hall's enforcement! Su Xin, you deserve to die!"

"Looking for death!"

A cold light flashed in Su Xin's eyes, and he kicked the Punishment Hall disciple, sending him flying.

Taking a step forward, Su Xin stomped on the disciple's face and said coldly, "I deserve to die? What are you, to dare to sentence me? Do you have the authority?"

The other Punishment Hall disciples, seeing Su Xin's move, were frightened and dared not even draw their swords.

They were used to acting arrogantly, but only after Su Xin's move did they realize that this was not someone to be trifled with.

Two major figures of the Green Bamboo Gang had died at his hands, and now he dared to kill a major figure of his own gang. They were just a bunch of lackeys, and drawing their swords in front of Su Xin would be courting death.

"If he doesn't have the authority, do I?"

The hall master of the Punishment Hall, Dong Chengwu, walked in, carrying a large ringed saber, his face as dark as if it could drip water.

"Let him go. My Punishment Hall disciples don't need you, Su Xin, to discipline them!"

Su Xin shook his head, "He drew his sword first. If it weren't for the bond of being fellow members of the Flying Eagle Gang, he would have been dead already.

"In the world of the gang, drawing your sword means a fight to the death. This isn't a game, and no one will indulge you. But for the sake of Hall Master Dong, I'll just give him a lesson."

Su Xin moved his foot from the man's head and suddenly stomped on his right hand, crushing it!

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