City Lord Ding shouted loudly and even used his inner strength, causing the porcelain and tea sets in the house to tremble faintly.
If an ordinary person was attracted by his momentum, he would probably lie down and plead guilty.
But Liu Mang's expression remained unchanged and he said, "I wonder what crime this kid is guilty of?"
City Lord Ding said coldly: "How can you be innocent if you come to kill someone in my inner city?"
Liu Mang clasped his fists and said with neither humility nor arrogance: "The inner city and the outer city are one, and they are both under the control of the city lord. The Fire Crane Sect committed a crime in the outer city first, and they have committed a serious crime.
What I am doing is nothing more than using my innocent body to deal with guilty people. I should not be guilty but should be meritorious."
City Lord Ding sneered and said: "You are so eloquent that I should thank you for coming."
Liu Mang dared not, and then explained sincerely: "Since ancient times, people have to pay for their lives with blood. Last night, three to four hundred people from our Golden Tiger Gang died at the hands of the Fire Crane Sect. What I did was nothing more than blood for blood and tooth for tooth.
However, due to personal grudges that have disturbed people’s livelihood, our gang has indeed made many mistakes, so if I want to make some amends, please ask the Lord of the City to make it happen.”
"oh?"
Liu Mang continued: "The city lord must have heard about it. Our gang has been doing some water management business. We have paid tribute to the Qi family in the past. However, the Qi family was not ethical and had severed ties with us before.
Gang leader Han told us that instead of giving it to a greedy family, it would be better to donate all of it to the court to repair temples, donate rice and build bridges, and do our best for the people of Jiangcheng."
In fact, this is to find a new backer for himself. After all, the background of the Golden Tiger Gang is too shallow.
The purpose of this trip to establish prestige has been achieved, but it has also aroused resentment from many forces in the inner city.
If we no longer find a backer and are boycotted by all the forces in the inner city, the water transport, which is equivalent to the lifeblood, will completely collapse. The Golden Tiger Gang currently does not have the strength to overwhelm the entire Jiang City.
The previous Golden Tiger Gang was just an ordinary gang and naturally was not qualified to seek refuge in the City Lord's Mansion.
But now it has a stronger golden tiger than the average fifth floor, and it is already an important force that even the city lord cannot ignore.
Hearing what Liu Mang said, City Lord Ding's expression changed from gloomy to clear, and he said calmly: "Since the Golden Tiger Gang has this intention, I will accept it on behalf of the Jiangcheng elders."
"But this inner city is not an outer city after all. It has its own rules and regulations. Don't stay in Fire Crane Gate for too long. There are many things to pay attention to in the future."
This was an agreement to the Golden Tiger Gang's intention to get closer, acquiescence to the Golden Tiger Gang's raids in the Fire Crane Gate, and a vague agreement to the Golden Tiger Gang's intention to develop in the inner city. Liu Mang was overjoyed when he heard this.
Although they have abandoned the Qi family, they have found a bigger backer. Who else in Jiangcheng will dare to show their face in the future?
Liu Mang naturally responded to the various sermons given by City Lord Ding.
City Lord Ding saw that this boy had a calm mind and no trace of impatience on his face. Furthermore, he was young and powerful, and had previously defeated Zhou Shilong, the leader of the Yinsha Sect, so he had some appreciation for him.
After a few more words of encouragement, Liu Mang clasped his fists and resigned.
After walking out of the city lord's mansion, Liu Mang let out a long breath. He touched his forehead, and there was already a thin layer of sweat on it.
If City Lord Ding insists on making things difficult for them, the Golden Tiger Gang will be in trouble later.
However, Han Long told him that the imperial court and the martial arts world were inseparable from each other.
Since the matter has been determined, as long as you have a good attitude and give enough benefits, they won't make it too difficult for you.
The Golden Tiger Gang will continue to pay tribute to the forces in the inner city every year, but the object will be changed to the city lord's palace.
But this is already considered as hugging the thickest thigh, and Han Long's move is simply a stroke of genius.
Liu Mang couldn't help but think of a conversation he had with Mr. Yin.
The world of martial arts is not as beautiful as the storytellers say, and there are often only interests and compromises.
After visiting the Qi family and the City Lord's Mansion, Liu Mang thought for a while and seemed to have nothing else to do, so he rode the golden tiger back to the Fire Crane Sect.
Many more people came from the Golden Tiger Gang, such as Hall Master Yuan of Sanhe Hall, Hall Master Wang Yukai of Red Earth Hall, etc.
There were dozens of carriages parked outside Huohe Gate. This was probably the largest number that the Golden Tiger Gang could dispatch in a short period of time.
Conquering the Fire Crane Sect, a two-hundred-year-old sect, will definitely yield astonishing gains, and will require enough manpower, chariots and horses.
With a large number of people, they could search quickly. In less than half a day, all the harvest had been gathered in a courtyard.
Not to mention the boxes of shiny gold and silver worth countless thousands of taels, the piles of silk and satin taller than a person spread out on the ground, and the precious calligraphy and paintings, each one gorgeous and gorgeous.
The porcelain and rare antiques dazzled everyone present.
But what everyone paid the most attention to was a small silver-gray iron box in the center of the courtyard, the lid of which had already been opened.
There were several old books placed inside, with green oilcloth underneath. Among them was a blue secret book with four conspicuous black characters written on it: Flamingo Zhenqi.
Everyone's breathing was a little rapid for a moment. This is internal strength!
It’s the internal strength that can make you as light as a swallow! It’s the internal strength that can increase your lifespan! It’s the internal strength that all the low-level gangs in the world are pursuing but can’t find!
Liu Mang and several other hall masters stepped forward and completely covered the small box.
This harvest is so important. It is the biggest harvest this time. It can even be said to be the foundation for the Golden Tiger Gang to take off in the future!
Hall Master Yuan said solemnly to Liu Mang: " Hall Master Liu, please send this box back first."
After all, only Liu Mang can ride the golden tiger, and everyone will feel relieved when the golden tiger is with him.
Liu Mang smiled and said: "What if you take Jin Hu back and other things are robbed on the way? Jin Hu and I will accompany you and bring all the treasures back safely!"
After hearing this, Hall Master Yuan felt that what Liu Mang said was reasonable. He was too worried about gains and losses. In fact, as long as Jin Hu was around, he didn't have to worry about losing the secret book.
Liu Mang thought of City Lord Ding's instructions and urged everyone to speed up and move the loot to the carriage outside as soon as possible.
Everyone in the Golden Tiger Gang had smiles on their faces. This was a bumper harvest, and everyone will definitely get a lot of rewards when they go back.
In sharp contrast, in another courtyard in the Fire Crane Sect surrounded by members of the Golden Tiger Gang, the sound of crying and shouting was loud.
Regardless of whether they are men or women, as long as they are under the age of forty, there is an inconspicuous wound on both arms.
This is a symptom of the disabled veins, and you are destined to have no chance of learning martial arts in the future.
Liu Mang sighed in his heart, this is the fate of the losing force after a life-and-death fight between the two forces. They were already lucky. If the loser was the Golden Tiger Gang, they might not even be able to save their families.
"Hey, it would be great if I could occupy such a good mansion." Ban Yang said with emotion.
"After all, it is left to the Fire Crane Clan's family. We are here to destroy the family, not to be robbers." Hall Master Yuan said with a smile, completely ignoring the fact that he and his party had just moved away the belongings from the other party's house.
"I guess they can't defend it. There should be a lot of people watching in the inner city." Wang Yukai, the leader of the Red Earth Hall, said coldly.
Although the Golden Tiger Gang spared the Fire Crane Clan's family in accordance with the moral principles of the world, they did not have enough strength to own such a luxurious mansion. It was like a child holding gold to survive in the bustling city. Whether they could survive in the end was anyone's guess.
Another half day passed before night fell.
Liu Mang rode the golden tiger at the forefront, followed by a mighty carriage, and the group of people slowly rushed towards the outer city.
As if they had received some kind of order, the soldiers at the city gate turned a blind eye to the dozens of carriages from the Golden Tiger Gang and allowed them to pass.
It is supported by a large amount of property from the Fire Crane Sect and possesses precious internal skills and mental techniques.
After today, a giant will be born in the outer city of Jiangcheng that is not inferior to many sects in the inner city!