Chaotic Martial Arts: I Have Too Many Brothers

Chapter 40: To Be a Leader, You Absolutely Need Money

"Alright, Senlao, don't get angry with Daogui. He only recently took over as the head of the hall."

"What, can't I even say a few words? Do you think you're the gang leader?"

Some people stood up to speak for Dao Gui, while others spoke up for Sen Lao.

This is evident from the above.

Each of the eight leaders of the Blackwater Gang showed signs of forming factions.

"Alright, alright, since he conquered this territory himself, it's no big deal for him to keep it."

In the end, someone stepped forward to act as a peacemaker.

However, no one really cares about the Flying Cloud Gang's original territory anymore, since they've already taken the money.

Regardless of whether the amount of money is large or small to them, at least they gave it, which shows they know the rules. If they accept the money, they won't necessarily say a good word for you, but at least they won't take the opportunity to kick you while you're down.

Otherwise, no one would have stepped forward to mediate.

Neither Dao Gui nor Sen Lao spoke anymore.

soon.

"The leader has arrived!"

A middle-aged man, around forty years old, walked in slowly with steady steps.

"Gang Leader, Vice Gang Leader!"

Not to mention others, even the elderly Sen Lao stood up and addressed him respectfully.

"Please sit down!"

Although the leader of the Blackwater Gang was not particularly tall, he possessed an extraordinary aura. Just sitting there, he exuded an invisible pressure.

"I think everyone has heard about what's been happening in the gang lately. Sen, you've done a good job training such a ruthless person under your command."

Although Senlao didn't do anything, Lei Tang was with Senlao, and Ye Tian was brought out by Lei Tang, so Ye Tian was Senlao's man, and that was Senlao's achievement.

"It's all thanks to the gang leader's incredible good fortune."

Sen Lao smiled modestly.

His attitude towards confronting the Demon Blade was completely different from when he faced him.

He waved his hand dismissively. After being the gang leader for so many years, he wouldn't get carried away by a few flattering words.

"In our Blackwater Gang, we always punish mistakes and reward merits. Tell me, how should we reward this Young Master Yu?"

After speaking, the gang leader leaned back slightly, clearly indicating that he already had a plan in mind, but still wanted to hear the opinions of the eight hall masters.

Now that the gang leader has asked, everyone can no longer remain silent.

Dao Gui was the first to speak, laughing.

"Since Brother Sen is about to retire from the gang anyway, why not let this Young Master Yu take over Brother Sen's position as gang leader?"

"What do you think?"

At the end, he even looked at Senlao with a smile.

"snort!"

With just a cold snort, Senlao did not reply.

If you say no to this kind of question, you'll easily be accused of suppressing your subordinates and being jealous of their talents. If you say yes, that's also quite disheartening. If it were possible, Senlao really wouldn't want to step down.

I have no desire to retire from this life.

Therefore, only others can say this.

"Isn't it too early?"

Sure enough, someone frowned. Although money had been received, wasn't the position of hall master too hasty? That involved another price.

"He hasn't been a member of the Blackwater Gang for very long, so how did he become a hall master?"

"What does it matter? If you have the ability, why can't you do it?"

Dao Gui looked completely indifferent; after all, he wasn't inheriting the position of hall master himself.

While listening to the argument between the hall masters, the gang leader remained calm and composed.

Actually, it was only last night, when someone sent him 50,000 taels of silver, that he learned about Ye Tian.

For the leader of the Blackwater Gang, 50,000 taels of silver was neither a lot nor a little. Most importantly, this act of giving money showed the gang leader Ye Tian's attitude.

Knowing when to bow one's head and when to advance or retreat—that's what the leader admires most.

"Alright!"

After waiting for a while.

The gang leader then raised his hand to interrupt the argument.

"What you're saying makes sense. According to the gang rules, those with ability can naturally rise to the top, regardless of age."

The gang rules are gang rules, but they're just for the subordinates to see.

Not to mention the gang leader, even the hall master doesn't care about such things. However, if you use it to say something nice, no one will dare to refute you in public.

"However, the position of hall master is indeed too early. I think Sen Lao's energy and spirit are still quite good. He can at least serve as hall master for a few more years."

"Then I'll take your kind words, leader!"

Hearing the gang leader say this, Senlao laughed in agreement.

"Since the head of the hall is no good, let's appoint another leader under Senlao!"

Sen Lao already had four leaders under his command, so one more wouldn't matter.

The leaders and hall masters are different. The number of hall masters was determined when the Blackwater Gang was established, and there has never been more or less. But the leaders are different.

As long as there's enough space, having one more or one less doesn't matter at all.

People aren't stupid.

Judging from the leader's words, it's clear that he had already made arrangements. In that case, who would be foolish enough to question it?

Instead, they all smiled and said things like how wise the leader was.

It all seemed so peaceful and harmonious.

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"The leader?"

That afternoon, the news from within the gang reached Ye Tian.

Unexpectedly, he was promoted to a leader. In fact, the letter sent by the gang leader contained many words of praise for him. In short, it said that if he did a good job, he would be rewarded in the future.

Unfortunately.

Ye Tian was long past the age of being a naive young man, and this kind of blatant empty promise had no effect on him whatsoever.

If you're so capable, then lower your commission rate! You're not paying me, and you're just making empty promises. You'd be a fool to believe that.

"In any case, it seems that the money spent before wasn't wasted."

If it weren't for the nearly 200,000 taels of silver, it would have taken a while to get this leader's position. Indeed, no matter what era you live in, you can't do anything without money.

"Big Brother is qualified to be the leader, or even the head of the hall. It's only a matter of time before he becomes the leader."

Mei Yongning, standing to the side, smiled naturally.

Unexpectedly, the boxer who was penniless at the time has reached the same high position as Lei Tang and is now the leader of the Blackwater Gang with just a turn of his head.

I was right to make that choice back then.

"I've heard some rumors that our leader, Senlao, is getting weaker every day and it's only a matter of time before he steps down. When that happens, my brother might have a chance to take over the position."

As Ye Tian's territory expanded, Mei Yongning began to collect information about the martial arts world, especially within the gang, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

Although I'm not very good at fighting.

But this kind of thing that relies on brains is indeed very suitable for Mei Yongning.

Ye Tian even thought that if conditions allowed in the future, he might be able to establish a separate intelligence agency to collect all kinds of intelligence about the martial arts world for himself.

Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle.

Intelligence is always the most important thing, no matter what.

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