(Second update, please give me milk, please come and give milk to my new book doll)
Qingtong Township is divided into east and west townships, which are the territories of two different gangs. The Baiyun Gang occupies Dongxiang.
Collecting money from gangs is one of the gang's sources of income.
Of course, ordinary people don't need to pay any fees, only those merchants and stores do.
It is said that the Qinghu Martial Arts School came from other places and wanted to open a gym in Qingtong Township to teach students and take root. This actually had nothing to do with Lin Xiao, but it happened that the Qinghu Martial Arts School was located in the territory of the Baiyun Gang.
If you want to open a clinic and teach apprentices, you can do it, but you have to abide by the rules and pay the required fees.
It just so happened that the place where the Qinghu Martial Arts School opened was the territory under the jurisdiction of the big boss Zhou Xingmu. Zhou Xingmu left the matter to his subordinate bosses. Wang Tiegen made a bet with the other junior bosses that he could get the case within the limited three days.
money.
For some reason, Wang Tiegen gave this task to Lin Xiao, and also stated that Lin Xiao must receive the money within three days, otherwise he would be reported to the big boss and Lin Xiao would be demoted to an ordinary gang member in accordance with the gang rules.
The monthly salary of elite gang members is one tael of silver, and the monthly salary of ordinary members is half a tael of silver. The Baiyun Gang has strict regulations and cannot be promoted within one year after being demoted.
Lin Xiao had to support himself and Zhou Zheng, pay a monthly fee to the school, and save some money for use. Half a tael of silver was simply not enough.
He always thinks about when he can get promoted and make a fortune, so why would he be willing to be demoted and have his salary reduced?
When Lin Xiao and three of his subordinates went to Qinghu Martial Arts Hall, Wang Tiegen was sleeping soundly in the kiln, hugging two kiln ladies on the left and right.
The door of Qinghu Martial Arts Hall was closed tightly, and waves of shouts and shouts kept coming out, neat and powerful, and seemed to have an inexplicable momentum.
"Open the door." Lin Xiao's voice sounded a bit cold and stern.
"I...I..." Before Wang Xiaohu could finish his words, Wang Daniu rushed over and kicked hard on the door. The door shook. Wang Daniu couldn't help but stepped back. His thin face turned red and he immediately became angry. At this time, Wang Xiaohu
The short and stocky body had already rushed over and hit the door directly with his shoulder, knocking the door open and almost falling down.
"Open... open... Xiao... Brother Xiao..." Wang Xiaohu stood firm and said as if asking for credit, which made Lin Xiao quite helpless. It was too tiring to listen to him.
"who?"
"Who dares to knock on the door?"
A shout suddenly sounded, and those practicing martial arts in the martial arts hall rushed over. There were more than a dozen in total, and Lin Xiao stepped in with his sword in hand.
"Who did I think he was? It turned out to be the one who was scared to death last night."
"Hahaha, what are you doing here? I haven't fainted enough. I want to experience it again."
Seeing Lin Xiao, the dozen martial arts disciples were startled at first, and then laughed.
"Shut...shut...shut up!" Wang Xiaohu stammered and yelled, his face flushed with anxiety. Wang Daniu and Zhou Dazhu stepped forward one after another, stood beside Lin Xiao, and held the wooden stick in their hands tightly.
The front end of the stick is thicker and has some nail heads embedded in it, making it more lethal.
"Are you done laughing?" Lin Xiao's eyes were sharp and his tone was indifferent: "When you are done laughing, call your host to come out."
"Who are you? You are not worthy of meeting our owner." A tall young man in his twenties suddenly pointed at Lin Xiao and scolded with a cold smile.
As soon as the tall young man finished speaking, Lin Xiao stepped forward and kicked the opponent in the stomach. The kick caused the opponent to retreat and bend over, then fell to the ground. Just as he roared and was about to get up to fight back, he felt something on his neck.
I felt a cold, stinging pain.
The sword, a dark iron sword, was pressed against his throat. The cold tip of the sword made his face turn pale and his whole body became cold. He did not dare to move because the other person's eyes were full of coldness, as if he was staring at death.
"stop."
"Let him go."
The other disciples were frightened and surrounded them with roars. Wang Daniu and the other three also rushed over immediately, standing next to Lin Xiao and glaring at the martial arts disciples.
"My sword has cut off the hands of three people and pierced the throats of two people. Do you... want to try it..." Lin Xiao's tone was faint, as if a cold wind was blowing, calling the martial arts disciples
He couldn't help but shrink his neck, and goosebumps appeared all over his body.
The tall young man who had Lin Xiao holding an iron sword against his throat shivered and his crotch became wet.
He didn't want to die, but the person in front of him gave him the feeling that he would kill someone.
"If you defeat the enemy, your record will be increased by one."
A stiff and stiff voice sounded very suddenly, making Lin Xiao slightly startled, but he did not show it.
"Stop." A low voice suddenly came, with an inexplicable power, which seemed to dispel the invisible chill at once. The martial arts disciples dispersed one after another, only to see a middle-aged man wearing a blue and gray short robe.
A man was striding forward with a sullen face. His arms were wrapped with straps and looked thicker than ordinary people. His fingers were slightly spread out and the joints were protruding. He had an amazing sense of strength that seemed to be able to crush steel.
"The owner."
"The owner is here."
The disciples were delighted and excited, having found their backbone.
"Young man, you dare to come to my martial arts gym to cause trouble, you think your bones are too hard." The middle-aged man had a fierce face, a sullen face, a low tone, and a hint of violence, and his eyes were gloomy and terrifying,
Lin Xiao's heart trembled uncontrollably, and he felt as if he was being targeted by a tiger, as if an invisible hand suddenly grabbed his heart, almost suffocating him.
"Lin Wuming, a member of the elite gang of Baiyun Gang, was ordered to collect the money." Lin Xiao kept his expression unchanged, took back the iron sword, looked at the opponent without fear, and spoke slowly and unhurriedly, every word seemed to be like
Try your best.
"Collect the money, last time a man named Wang Tiegen knelt down and begged for mercy and left. How about you?" The middle-aged man smiled jokingly, but his eyes became more gloomy and terrifying, and his whole body seemed to exude an invisible force.
The breath makes people feel depressed, so depressed that it is difficult to breathe.
Wang Daniu and a group of martial arts disciples couldn't help but take a few steps back. Only then did they feel that they could breathe easier. Only Lin Xiao stood still and refused to take a step back, but he was secretly shocked. It turned out that Wang Tiegen came to take him back and failed.
Already.
"Tell me, should I break your arms and legs, or crush every bone in your body." The middle-aged man walked step by step, and in a daze, Lin Xiao seemed to see a tiger approaching, every sentence
Every word exuded an astonishing ferocity, and terrible pressure swept over him, making Lin Xiao feel suffocated involuntarily, and his head gradually became dizzy.
Lin Xiao clenched the hilt and scabbard of the sword tightly with both hands, gritted his teeth, and tensed up his whole body, trying to keep himself awake.
"You can break my hands and feet, crush my bones, or even kill me." Lin Xiao narrowed his eyes and said with difficulty: "But unless you leave Qingtong Township, others will come to you.
What’s more, even if you leave Qingtong Township, as long as you open a school to teach apprentices, you still have to pay the money, either to the Baiyun Gang, the Qingyun Gang, or the Hongyun Gang."
The middle-aged man was slightly startled. He had no idea that the young man in front of him could actually say such insightful words despite the pressure of his own breath. He did not seem to have the mentality of a small local gang member. It was unexpected.
.
"You... are quite courageous." The middle-aged man suppressed his terrifying aura, but his voice was still low: "If you want to collect the money, you can, I will give you a chance."
"I won't give you a chance, I will come again, let's go." Lin Xiao quickly swept past his three men and retreated, saying as he did so. When he retreated to the door, he turned around and rushed out quickly.
The middle-aged man was stunned, then smiled slightly, this little guy was quite interesting.
Lin Xiao didn't know what the other person was thinking, but he knew very well that he should try his best not to be led by the other person, but to take the initiative to control the rhythm. The pressure this person brought to him was very strong, very scary, and his power was stronger than others.
When the situation cannot be reversed, giving up decisively is also a good choice.
Stepping out of the door of the martial arts hall, Lin Xiao trembled unconsciously when the wind blew. He didn't know when his back was completely soaked, and there was a fishy smell in his mouth, which was the taste of blood. He just gritted his teeth.
By that time, my gums were bleeding, and my whole body felt weak, almost to the point of collapse.
Very bad, Lin Xiao realized that his condition was very bad, he felt as if he was seriously ill and his whole body was weak.
Just now I realized something was wrong and decisively gave up and retreated, otherwise the consequences would be unpredictable.
Lin Xiao dares to fight and fight hard, and dares to face dangers, but he will temporarily give up when necessary, so that he can live longer.
Otherwise, what would Zhou Zheng do if he died?
Even if he doesn't die or is seriously injured or something, it would be better to die, at least he won't be a drag on Zhou Zheng.
Expect gangs to provide for you in old age?
Unless you have made a huge contribution to the gang, don't think too much, especially the gang members. If you are useless, you will be useless. If you die, you will die.
"Brother Xiao, your face..." Zhou Dazhu said with some worry.
"It's okay." Lin Xiao responded calmly.
"Brother Xiao, what should I do if I can't receive the payment?" Wang Daniu said anxiously, "I will be demoted."
"Don't panic." Lin Xiao responded calmly, because it's useless to be anxious. It really won't work. Then you can only accept the punishment. A living person cannot be suffocated to death.
Like just now, Lin Xiao actually wanted to retreat immediately, but the opponent's aura was too terrifying. In response to the oppression, Lin Xiao could only resist with all his strength, and it was difficult to move at all. Being able to speak was already his best effort.
"Is this the legendary martial arts master?" Lin Xiao couldn't help but think, feeling awe-struck.
There are also martial arts masters in the Baiyun Gang, but I am only a member of the lowest level and come from an ordinary family. Martial arts and other things are too far away from me.
Fortunately, when you become an elite gang member, you will receive benefits and learn a pile of skills and basic swordsmanship. This is one of the factors that makes elite gang members better than ordinary gang members. To put it simply, ordinary gang members are cannon fodder.
, only elite gang members are considered true members of a gang.
"Dazhu, buy some food and go to your place." Lin Xiao said.
"Okay." Zhou Dazhu responded immediately.
A small team of four people usually needs a station, or a gathering place. Zhou Dazhu lives alone in a house with a yard, which is suitable for a temporary station for four people.
As he left, Lin Xiao asked: "Did you hear any strange sounds in the martial arts gym just now?"
"Strange sound?" Wang Daniu scratched his hair and thought hard for a moment, then shook his head: "No."
"No...no...no..." Wang Xiaohu stuttered in response.