Chapter 69 of 100

Chapter 69

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She quickly recovered and turned to look at Xu Zhichun.

Xu Zhichun lay motionless on the ground, his face frozen in an expression of disbelief. Without even checking his pulse, she knew he was dead.

She was startled and turned to look at Chu Li.

Chu Li nodded, "I killed him."

"This... this..." Chen Siyu's face changed dramatically.

Killing Xu Zhichun meant facing the entire Jingyun Gang's pursuit. Even as a guard of the Guogong Mansion, he couldn't withstand the attack of Jingyun Gang's experts.

"Quick, go!" She pushed Chu Li.

"What about you?" Chu Li asked.

"I... I..." Chen Siyu frowned.

Chu Li stared at her, "Do you want to stay?"

Chen Siyu thought for a moment, finally shook her head, and gritted her teeth, "Then let's go together!"

"Actually... it's not necessarily a must to leave." Chu Li smiled, "You have confidants in Jingyun Gang, right?"

Chen Siyu looked at him in confusion and nodded.

Chu Li said, "Do you think this is an opportunity to take control of Jingyun Gang?"

"Ah—?!" Chen Siyu's eyes widened in disbelief.

Chu Li smiled, "Impossible?"

"He died here, how could they possibly..." Chen Siyu shook her head, "Besides, I'm a woman, and he has two sons. It would never be my turn!"

This was beyond her imagination; she had never had such a thought.

Chu Li said, "His two sons are still young, right?"

"Yes, they were sent away to learn arts." Chen Siyu nodded.

"Without a leader, a group of dragons without a head is not a long-term solution. They can't inherit the position of gang leader, and as the wife of the young leader, you should rightfully inherit the position!"

"That's impossible, I'm a woman."

"Nothing in this world is impossible. Why not give it a try?"

Chen Siyu looked at him in doubt.

Chu Li said, "As a woman, the best way to be safe in this world is to hold power. With Jingyun Gang in your hands, I can return to the Guogong Mansion with peace of mind, and Aunt Xiao can also be at ease."

"Really... can it work?" Chen Siyu hesitated.

She didn't want to be a gang leader; she just wanted to find a quiet and safe place to live a peaceful life. But thinking about the world, where was there a quiet and safe place? Being weak meant being bullied, especially with her appearance. Beauty often brought misfortune.

"Better to keep Jingyun Gang in your hands than to let it fall to outsiders!" Chu Li said, "If it doesn't work, you can come with me to the Guogong Mansion!"

"Alright!" Chen Siyu nodded slowly.

Chu Li said, "The most urgent thing now is to get through this. First, gather all the high-ranking members of Jingyun Gang."

"Okay." Chen Siyu nodded and called for Yue'er to come in.

Yue'er had been guarding the door, listening to the commotion inside.

Hearing the call, she hurried in, startled to see Xu Zhichun lying on the ground. She quickly looked at Chen Siyu and Chu Li.

Chen Siyu said, "Yue'er, go and call Hall Master Hu, tell him to come immediately!"

"Yes." Yue'er hurried out.

Chen Siyu turned to Chu Li, "Should we frame Zhao Lun?"

Chu Li glanced at her, impressed by her quick recovery and ability to think of a solution.

Chen Siyu said, "Or say he had a sudden illness?"

Chu Li said, "Take him back to his room and pretend you didn't know."

To protect Chen Siyu's reputation, Xu Zhichun couldn't be left here. He had to be returned quietly, and fortunately, Xu Zhichun had already sent the guards to rest.

"..." Chen Siyu nodded, her mind heavy with thoughts.

The fat and strong Hall Master Hu Hai soon arrived. As soon as he entered, he saw Xu Zhichun in the courtyard, his face changed, and he hurried over, calling, "Boss? Boss?!"

He checked his nose, his face darkened, and he looked up at Chen Siyu.

Chen Siyu bowed, "Uncle Hu!"

"What happened?" Hu Hai grunted, glancing at Chu Li.

Chen Siyu's eyes reddened, and she sobbed, "Father... he..."

Hu Hai looked at Chu Li suspiciously.

Chu Li bowed, "I am Chen Li, greetings to Hall Master Hu."

Chen Siyu sighed, "If my cousin hadn't been here, I wouldn't have had the face to live!"

Hu Hai looked at Xu Zhichun on the ground.

As a founding member, he knew Xu Zhichun's character well. No matter how well Xu Zhichun hid it, his gaze on Chen Siyu was always off. Hu Hai had long noticed and could only sigh inwardly, as such family matters were not for outsiders to interfere with.

Hu Hai sighed, feeling speechless, and stood up, "How did the boss...?"

"Hall Master, I was the one who did it." Chu Li said.

He took a step and moved ten meters away, then flashed back to his original position, so fast it seemed like an illusion.

Hu Hai was startled by his speed!

He sized up Chu Li, a definite innate expert. No postnatal expert could move so fast, and he was so young. The young lady's cousin was no ordinary person!

He blurted out, "What school does the young master belong to?"

Chu Li shook his head, apologetically, "This..."

"I understand." Hu Hai nodded, it must be a hidden sect. These sects often had astonishing disciples who moved through the martial world discreetly and kept their origins secret.

His mood was complex. Though the boss's actions were detestable, dying so quietly and at the hands of a young man was a great irony.

Chen Siyu said, "Actually, Mr. Chen is not my cousin."

"Hmm—?" Hu Hai's eyes widened again.

Chen Siyu sighed, "When I was traveling in the martial world, I met a good sister, a direct disciple of Qinglu Cliff. Mr. Chen was sent by her."

"Is Mr. Chen an external disciple of Qinglu Cliff?!" Hu Hai's eyes widened even more.

Qinglu Cliff's direct disciples were all women, and men could only be external disciples. However, external disciples were not necessarily weaker; they were still astonishing in the martial world, being one of the four major sects.

However, external disciples of Qinglu Cliff were not allowed to travel in the martial world, only direct disciples could leave the cliff.

Hu Hai understood why Chu Li wouldn't reveal his sect. If Qinglu Cliff found out, it wouldn't end well!

Chu Li smiled without denying it.

"No wonder..." Hu Hai nodded in realization.

The boss's martial arts were formidable, and even if he was blinded by lust, he wouldn't have been defenseless. It made sense that it was a disciple of Qinglu Cliff.

"Madam, you should leave quickly." Hu Hai sighed, "Take advantage of the fact that no one knows and flee far away. You can't stay in Yunzhou City!"

Chen Siyu shook her head, "I don't want to leave. Jingyun Gang is Yunpeng's legacy, I can't abandon it!"

"Madam, you want to...?" Hu Hai's eyes widened.

Chen Siyu said slowly, "Yes, I want to take over Jingyun Gang. Please help me, Uncle Hu!"

"Madam, you really dare to think!" Hu Hai laughed bitterly, "You should know that's impossible!"

"Nothing is impossible!" Chen Siyu said, "Now that Father is dead, should Jingyun Gang be given to others?"

"This..." Hu Hai pondered.

Chen Siyu said, "Once leaderless, everyone will be at odds, and Jingyun Gang will split! ... Can Uncle Hu bear to see the hard-earned legacy be lost?"

"Ah..." Hu Hai sighed deeply.

The boss was too domineering, suppressing all the founding members, leaving no one who could command respect. Though he was a founding member and one of the four major hall masters, he would face numerous opponents if he tried to become the boss.

Without a leader who could command respect, whoever became the boss would face opposition, and everyone would split off!

The once mighty Jingyun Gang, if split, would become easy prey, and it would surely disintegrate!

His face was uncertain.

If the young lady became the boss, it might not be so intense. The young leader was once popular, and there were many supporters like himself within the gang. Transferring support to the young lady was not impossible.

The young leader treated him kindly, and he secretly supported the young lady. If she became the boss, his status would rise, becoming a trusted confidant, no longer suppressed, and much better than now!

Chu Li remained silent, not wanting to give the impression of interfering in Jingyun Gang's internal affairs.

"Uncle Hu, if Jingyun Gang splits, none of us will have a good end!" Chen Siyu frowned, "Qitian Gang won't miss this opportunity!"

Hu Hai nodded slowly, "Madam is right!"

If Jingyun Gang split, the founding members would not have a good end. Even if they joined Qitian Gang, Qitian Gang wouldn't trust them and would secretly eliminate them to fully control Jingyun Gang.

Chen Siyu said, "I'm just a weak woman. Even if I become the boss, it would only be in name. I still need the support of the founding members like Uncle Hu. If Jingyun Gang falls because of me, I won't have the face to meet Yunpeng in the afterlife!"

"Ah..." Hu Hai sighed, gritted his teeth, and said, "Alright, Madam, I'll do my best to help!"

"Thank you, Uncle Hu!" Chen Siyu bowed.

Hu Hai waved his hand, "First, we need to handle the boss's death, or it will cause chaos."

Chen Siyu said, "I'll take Father back to his room and pretend to discover it by accident in the morning."

"Alright." Hu Hai nodded, "Madam, your actions are thorough. Perhaps under your leadership, our Jingyun Gang will advance even further!"

"I'm just a woman, what do I know? I only have a bit of cunning. The major decisions will still rely on you, Uncle Hu." Chen Siyu shook her head.

Hu Hai bowed, "For Madam's reputation, I'll act tomorrow!"

Chen Siyu nodded lightly.

The two were now on the same boat.

After Hu Hai left, Chu Li picked up Xu Zhichun's body, flashed away, and reappeared quickly.

Chen Siyu sighed in relief and asked softly, "How did I do?"

Chu Li smiled, "Cousin, you truly have the makings of a gang leader!"

Chen Siyu rolled her eyes at him. After tonight, their relationship had grown closer.

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