Chapter 4: Explanation (Part 2)
By this time, they had already walked out to the street. People on the street suddenly became much more enthusiastic. Their previous enthusiasm was because this young man knew how to behave and spoke sweetly. Now, this young man has taken power. It can be said that the dozens of stores on this street must give him some leeway, otherwise, a little trouble could cause trouble in the store.
Seeing the shopkeepers calling the young man affectionately, Zhang Xuanning did not answer Erlong's question, but continued to bow with a clear mind and said, "Thank you for your courtesy, uncles and aunts. I am Zhang Xuanning, but I rely on the face of the gang leader, the hall master, and Master Su to make a living. We are all from the same village, so what is there to be embarrassed about? If you have any problems, just tell me, I will definitely not delay if I can help!"
The young man in front of him was dressed in ordinary blue clothes, but his face was full of heroic spirit and his manners were elegant. Many people secretly sighed in their hearts that such a character and bearing was truly rare.
In fact, Zhang Xuanning was also very surprised, because this kind of temperament came with his advanced practice, not his original intention, but thinking of the world of The Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty, many first-class skills have the effect of changing temperament, so it is not surprising. After turning a distance and greeting each other, Zhang Xuanning said to Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling with an unchanged smile: "It is true that it is difficult for an honest official to judge family affairs. However, why should we judge family affairs? Don't forget, we are not honest officials."
"In the past few months, you have followed and watched me. You all know my actions. How could there be any affair between me and Sister Zhen? I really don't know where this rumor came from. However, let's not talk about it for now. We originally owed Sister Zhen a favor, and we are people who live on the knife. We don't know, and we shouldn't know, what is morality. If Lao Feng and that eldest wife treat her well, I can say that as long as I, Zhang Xuanning, am here, the Lao Feng family will be peaceful and no one will be able to get into trouble. But if Lao Feng and that eldest wife make things difficult for her for something that is not true and they really can't get along, then it doesn't matter. Kill the eldest wife first, and Sister Zhen will naturally be the principal wife. If the root of the problem is still with Lao Feng and the problem still can't be solved, then kill him too, and I'll marry Sister Zhen. We are people of the underworld. If we don't have the responsibility to kill people and steal their wives, what else can we do?"
After hearing this, and looking at Zhang Xuanning who still had a warm smile on his lips, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling actually felt a chill in their hearts, and immediately swallowed back the words they were about to say.
After Zhang Xuanning finished speaking, they were almost at the bun shop. Although he had just said that he would kill the whole family, he stopped now and said to the two people who were a little dazed: "Okay, this is a matter for the future. Now I will still avoid suspicion. You two boys, go to the shop to help. Speaking of which, Sister Zhen has taken care of you for the past two years, and it is only natural for you to help a little. However, don't stay too long, go back in the afternoon, okay?"
After the two of them hurried over, Zhang Xuanning smiled faintly. Well, what he said just now scared the two little brats. It makes sense. No matter how talented they are, they are kind by nature. In the book, they can even be called childish. What's more, they are still too young.
Zhang Xuanning walked a few more steps and came to a martial arts arena. On the arena, a golden signboard with the words "Shilong Martial Arts Arena" was shining in the sun.
This is the largest gang-like powerful organization in Yangzhou City.
The Shilong Martial Arts Arena was founded by Shi Long, the number one master in Yangzhou known as the "Mountain Pusher". His internal and external skills have reached the level According to the history in the book, he can fight with Yu Wenhuaji of the Yuwen clan. His level is probably equivalent to that of Fu Cailin's eldest disciple, Fu Jun'er, Erlong's mother. For Zhang Xuanning now, he is simply an unreachable mountain.
It is no wonder that people from near and far come to learn from the Bamboo Flower Gang in an endless stream. The gang controls half of the underworld business in Yangzhou, making it difficult for the Bamboo Flower Gang to gain influence in Yangzhou.
However, when Zhang Xuan stared at the Shimen disciples behind the door who were dressed in bright clothes, and then saw this hall, which was a rectangle with ten-foot-high walls, an unfathomable smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Considering the time, Shi Long should have obtained the Taoist secret book "The Secret of Immortality" by now, right? Although the intelligence could not find out that he had the "The Secret of Immortality", he moved out of the city alone and lived in a small manor on the outskirts of the city. He never left the house, and his apprentice regularly sent people to deliver the daily necessities he needed. There was no other possibility except that he was immersed in studying the "The Secret of Immortality" all day long.
He could get two years. Two years later, Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty sent Yu Wenhuaji to investigate the "Eternal Life Secret", but he was defeated and died. But now Zhang Xuanning certainly would not give him two years. Anyone who has read the Tang Dynasty has a longing for this strange book, and Zhang Xuanning is no exception.
Since it is a martial arts arena, of course it would not be heavily guarded and would not allow outsiders to come in for a visit. At that moment, Zhang Xuanning walked in leisurely and saw the martial arts arena. There were four houses, but the martial arts training ground covered a large area. There were already dozens of people practicing martial arts there. Looking at other places, all kinds of trees were planted, and there was even a small pavilion. It was really a spring breeze at that time, and the whole martial arts arena was full of vitality.
"Shilong, Shilong, you have obtained the secret of immortality, so you naturally know the principle of hiding your wealth and committing a crime. You must be obsessed with research and ignore external affairs. If that's the case, then I can also rise in the city." Zhang Xuanning knew that this was a good opportunity and also a chance for him to develop.
Unfortunately, this secret, at least for now, is unknown to anyone except him, the outsider time traveler. Although Shilong's seclusion is no secret, most people think that he is devoted to cultivation, but they don't know that he has obtained the secret of immortality and has no time to look after the outside world. Therefore, it is not their fault that they lost the opportunity to gain a foothold in Yangzhou.
It was a great bargain for Zhang Xuanning.
With this thought in mind, he laughed out loud, no longer looked, turned around and went out. When he went out, he saw people coming and going on the streets. He praised it in his heart. Now the city of Yangzhou is really amazing. It has trade lines with Kouguo, Goryeo, and Southeast Asia, and the population is extremely prosperous. Whoever gets it will be a qualified emperor.
As soon as I returned to the South Market, someone came up and said, "Master of Incense?"
Zhang Xuan looked carefully and saw that it was Gui Xiliang. He was touching some small change in his hand, with a smile on his face, and a few newly recruited thugs were following behind him.
"Why? Did you receive this month's share?"
"Yes, Xiangzhu, there are fifty-six families in total, one tael per family, fifty-six taels!" As he said this, he came up and asked Zhang Xuanning, "I heard that we are going to go to war with Boss Yan? Boss Yan controls three streets. If we take him, we will become rich."
"Who told you that?"
"Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling just told me that it was you who said it."
"Hmph, you really have a loose mouth. Go back and whip Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling twice each according to the gang rules. You do it yourself!" Zhang Xuanning said with a sneer.
"Master Xiang, is that so? You're going to punish me for just this?"
"For leaking the plan, a caning is already the lightest punishment. What? You still want to beg for mercy?" Zhang Xuanning looked at him coldly, paused, and saw that Gui Xiliang did not dare to argue, then said: "This is indeed the case. Just know it in your mind. Go back and prepare well, and don't piss yourself when you go into battle."
Gui Xiliang and the gangsters behind him were all moved at the same time. This was the confirmed news: "Understood, Xiangzhu."
"I'm glad you understand. If this works, you can all hang yourself on a bamboo stick and control a street. Go ahead!" Just as he said this, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling, who didn't know they were going to be whipped, came out with a young woman smiling and moving things with them. This was none other than Zhen Sao.
Sister Zhen has fair skin, beautiful features, and a curvy figure, but she doesn't have the slightest bit of vulgarity or petty-bourgeois temperament. No wonder she is known as Baozi Xishi. Most importantly, although she is not very old, her expression has a hint of gentle maternal love. No wonder Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling, two young guys who have lost their mothers, are fascinated by her.
"Hmph, two good-for-nothing little brats." Zhang Xuanning said so, but his heart was moved towards Sister Zhen. Spring was here, and she seemed to be more beautiful!
