Chapter 46

"Congratulations, Brother Su, no, I should call you Chief Su now, the youngest chief in Changning Prefecture. Tsk tsk, truly enviable."

The Chief Constable of the Eastern Twelfth Ward, Tie Wuqing, walked over with a chuckle, still playing with two heavy iron balls in his hands.

Su Xin turned around and拱手道 (bowed) and said, "Constable Tie, don't tease me. The title of chief is just a name."

Tie Wuqing shook his head, "It's not just a name, but a symbol of status. Before, you Su Xin were unknown, but after yesterday, who in the three gangs and four associations of Changning Prefecture doesn't know you Su Xin?"

In the vast Changning Prefecture, there were tens of thousands of gang members, but only the chiefs were considered true leaders, worthy of being remembered by other gangs.

Su Xin didn't continue to be modest and asked, "Why did you come to see me today, Constable Tie?"

Tie Wuqing smiled, "Of course, I came to ask for your help. I planned to come a few days ago, but you were busy fighting with the Green Bamboo Gang, so I didn't want to trouble you."

"Thank you for your understanding, Constable Tie. As long as I can do it, just say the word."

Building a good relationship with Tie Wuqing was something Su Xin had planned from the beginning.

As the Chief Constable of the Eastern Twelfth Ward, Tie Wuqing's status in the entire Changning Prefecture government could rank in the top ten, making him worth investing in.

"It's like this, the son of our Prefect went to the Happy Forest a few days ago, but his money bag was stolen.

Losing money is one thing, but his money bag contained a warm jade from the Western Regions, which is priceless and can't be bought.

I've been busy recently and can't spare the manpower. If you can find this warm jade, that would be best, but if you can't, just find someone to take the blame.

The Prefect's son is very angry, so just give him a quick resolution to calm him down."

Su Xin pondered for a moment and said, "Is the Prefect's son sure that the money bag was stolen and not lost?"

"Sure, his clothes were cut, but he didn't notice. It was done by a professional."

After thinking for a moment, Su Xin said, "Rest assured, Constable Tie. Whether I can find the warm jade or not, I will give you a reply within three days."

"Alright, I'll wait for your good news, Brother Su."

Tie Wuqing played with the iron balls in his hands and turned to leave, a mysterious smile on his lips.

The last time he saw Su Xin, he was just a small gang member in charge of the Happy Forest, but now he had become the chief of a ward.

This young man's rise to power was faster than he had imagined.

After Tie Wuqing left, Su Xin said to Huang Bingcheng, "Go to the Happy Forest and find out all the details about the Prefect's son's visit. Check all the pickpockets and thieves in the Happy Forest to see who dared to steal the Prefect's son's money bag."

Huang Bingcheng nodded and immediately led people to the Happy Forest.

Less than half an hour later, Huang Bingcheng returned with the news.

"Boss, things are a bit tricky."

"What happened?"

Huang Bingcheng frowned, "I asked Boss Liu in detail. The day the Prefect's son came to the Happy Forest, he went straight to Drunken Moon Tower. His money bag was still there when he left, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to pay the bill.

After leaving the Happy Forest, he wanted to go to Yongle Ward to eat Zhouji's osmanthus chicken. When he bought the chicken, his money bag was already gone."

Su Xin pondered, "So the money bag was stolen between leaving Drunken Moon Tower and entering Yongle Ward. Can we confirm it was a pickpocket from the Happy Forest?"

Huang Bingcheng shook his head, "Definitely not. Since we took over the Happy Forest, all the petty thieves on the streets have been cleaned up. The money bag was definitely not lost in the Happy Forest."

"If not the Happy Forest, then it must be Yongle Ward. Who is the biggest pickpocket boss in Yongle Ward?" Su Xin asked.

In the pickpocket world, there is always a leader.

Those who try to work alone on the streets usually end up with one of two outcomes: either they are found by the local pickpocket group and have their hands broken. They won't allow anyone who doesn't join their group to compete with them.

The other outcome is being caught and handed over to the authorities.

Only by joining the pickpocket group will the leader help you cover up if you get caught, of course, you have to pay a portion of your income each month.

Huang Bingcheng said, "The tricky part is right here. The pickpocket boss in Yongle Ward is no ordinary person. His nickname is Old Wolf. It's said that he once established a stronghold in the dense forests of southern Xiang, with over a hundred followers.

However, it's said that he offended a young martial artist from a martial arts sect and was defeated by him alone, barely escaping. He was betrayed by his subordinates and severely injured, even losing an eye. Later, he retired in Changning Prefecture.

Although Old Wolf was severely injured, he still had his martial arts foundation. With his ruthless methods, he quickly brought all the pickpockets in Yongle Ward under his control, even refusing to give face to the former chief, Dai Chong.

After Dai Chong was assassinated by you, the Green Bamboo Gang's Chen Lao took over his position. It's said that he once tried to collect protection money from Old Wolf, but ended up being humiliated and returned with his tail between his legs, never daring to mention it again."

Su Xin's lips curled into a disdainful smile, "Just a failure, what's there to fear? Moreover, a failure with no confidence, using his defeat as an excuse to boast, truly pitiful and sad."

"Boast?" Huang Bingcheng was surprised, "Do you mean these things were all said by him?"

Su Xin said coldly, "Since you said he was a bandit leader, such people would rather hide their identity. How could others know so clearly?

Most of this information was likely spread by him, to make people aware of his past glory and fear him.

He calls himself Old Wolf, but does he really think he's a fallen wolf king? In reality, he's just a cowardly and sick dog. What's there to fear?

Even if he made Dai Chong and Chen Lao eat humble pie, they are just my sword's victims."

Huang Bingcheng thought about it and realized that his boss was not someone like Dai Chong and Chen Lao.

"Let's go meet this sick dog. Do you know where he is?"

"The former Green Bamboo Gang members would definitely know."

Now, many of Su Xin's subordinates were former Green Bamboo Gang members. Huang Bingcheng pointed to a guard at the entrance and asked, "Do you know where Old Wolf is?"

The guard nodded and said, "Yes, he's on Blackwater Street."

"Perfect, lead us there."

With a familiar guide, they arrived at Blackwater Street in less than a quarter of an hour.

Blackwater Street in Yongle Ward was like a slum in Changning Prefecture.

Although Yongle Ward was not as remote as Changning Prefecture, every ward had rich and poor areas.

Just like Changning Prefecture, even if it was poor, it still had the Happy Forest.

Blackwater Street was covered in sewage, the broken streets were neglected, and there were very few shops.

Even the Green Bamboo Gang rarely came here to collect protection money because there were no shops to extort.

The pedestrians on Blackwater Street looked at Su Xin and his group with wary eyes, and some even had a murderous glint.

If it weren't for the fact that Huang Bingcheng and the guide were wearing the Flying Eagle Gang's uniform, they would have been robbed long ago.

These people were savvy enough to know who controlled Yongle Ward and didn't dare to be too bold in front of the Flying Eagle Gang.

The guide cautiously said, "Boss, these people are not easy to provoke. Most of them are Old Wolf's pickpockets.

Outside, they are pickpockets, but once they are on Blackwater Street, they become criminals. They are truly capable of killing here."

Su Xin nodded, but his mind was already working.

If Tie Wuqing needed someone to take the blame in the future, this would be a good place.

There was not a single good person on Blackwater Street. If ten people were caught and beheaded, only one might not deserve death.

When Tie Wuqing needed someone, he could just go to Blackwater Street and grab anyone, regardless of whether they were involved in the case, and force the blame on them.

The guide led Su Xin and his group to the deepest part of Blackwater Street, where there was only one house, a house with black walls and no windows except for the door.

At the door stood two fierce-looking men. When they saw Su Xin and his group, they both sneered, "What are the Flying Eagle Gang people doing here? Do you also want to challenge our boss like the Green Bamboo Gang's trash?

Let us tell you, our boss doesn't want trouble, but he's not to be trifled with! Whether it's the Green Bamboo Gang or the Flying Eagle Gang, this Blackwater Street is always under our boss's control!"

The guide, a former Green Bamboo Gang member, would never have dared to provoke Old Wolf and his subordinates before.

But now, with the legendary Su Xin of the Flying Eagle Gang behind him, what did he have to fear?

"Ha! Blackwater Street is under your control? The entire Yongle Ward is under my boss Su Xin! Now that Boss Su is here, why hasn't Old Wolf come out to greet him?" The guide, emboldened by Su Xin, had a bit of authority.

One of the men glanced at Su Xin and sneered, "Your Flying Eagle Gang lets a young punk be the chief? I see your Flying Eagle Gang is really short of people."

Su Xin smiled at the man, and for some reason, the man felt a chill, as if the smiling young man in front of him was a fierce tiger ready to pounce!

He was about to say something, but the next moment, a brilliant sword light filled his eyes!

PS: Thank you to reader Tidy Bear for the tip.

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