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Chapter 108: Bring a letter to threaten, turn the table over!
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Quan Guanqing laughed awkwardly at first, but then he lowered his head slightly and his expression changed.

If there really is no leader, it might not be a bad thing for the Beggars' Sect to rely on the Elders to follow their orders.

Of course, if he is qualified to be the gang leader, then the Beggars' Sect will definitely have to choose him.

For people like him, they always prefer the option that can maximize the power in their hands.

However, when he spoke, Hong Chen laughed out loud.

"Hey, are you moved?"

"Elder Hong is joking."

Quan Guanqing opened his mouth quickly and recited the prepared speech in a rhythmic manner.

“As the saying goes, a group of dragons cannot be without a leader, and the Beggars’ Sect certainly cannot be without a leader.

Regarding the matter of Gang Leader Qiao, the gang elders originally only wanted to temporarily suspend his power as gang leader, but they never expected that Gang Leader Qiao was a strong-willed person and actually resigned from the position of gang leader on the spot.

This incident caught the elders and disciples of the gang off guard and was extremely regretful. We knew that Elder Hong and Gang Leader Qiao were as close as brothers, and we didn’t want Elder Hong to have any misunderstandings, so we specifically ordered me to come and explain to Elder Hong.”

"Oh, explain." Hong Chen chuckled, "A group of dragons cannot exist without a leader, but are you considered a group of dragons?"

Quan Guanqing didn't dare to refute and could only continue to smile.

Hong Chen continued, "What do you mean by temporarily suspending the leader's authority? I have been in the Beggars' Sect for many years, but how come I have never heard of such a statement?"

"This is because……"

"I have heard your explanation. You can leave now."

Quan Guanqing raised his head slightly, only to see Hong Chen sitting at the table, holding a book in his hand, without even glancing at him.

Feeling humiliated, a hint of hatred flashed across his eyes, but then he forced a bright smile on his face: "Elder Hong, I actually came here to discuss something with you."

"speak."

Quan Guanqing licked his lips and said loudly: "The Beggars' Sect is not only responsible for the management of Luoyang, but also for escorting them to various states. Elder Hong, you also know that the world is vast and the journey is long; there are many green forest bandits and people with evil intentions in the world today.

In the past few months, many of the disciples in the gang responsible for transporting Zui Hongchen were injured, dozens of disciples were disabled, and seven brothers died. In order to deliver Zui Hongchen in time, the brothers were on the road all night long.

Brothers, you have worked hard! As elders of the Beggars' Sect, we have to consider you more. I hope Elder Hong will forgive me!"

At this point, Hong Chen finally raised his head.

He put down the Three Kingdoms in his hand and looked outside the door: "Did you bring other people?"

Quan Guanqing was startled and replied, "I brought three brothers from the gang with me."

"Bring one in."

"...Yes." Quan Guanqing didn't understand why, but since he needed help from others, he didn't object. He turned around and went out, and soon brought a young disciple with him.

"Meet Elder Hong!"

As soon as the other party came in, he saluted. Hong Chen waved his hand and pointed to the side: "Stand there and listen."

Quan Guanqing's eyes were filled with even more confusion. When he went out just now, he guessed that Hong Chen wanted to find someone to verify what he had just said, but what was the point of having someone standing next to him?
Hong Chen did not give him time to think, and continued: "You call me Elder Hong all the time, and then you say that as an elder of the Beggars' Sect, you have to consider the brothers more. What you mean is that you think the wages I pay to the Beggars' Sect disciples and the profit share I give to the entire Beggars' Sect are too little, right?"

Quan Guanqing looked at Hong Chen's calm face, unable to guess what was in his mind for a moment. He could only pause slightly according to the plan, then nodded slightly with embarrassment.

"To be honest with Elder Hong, the wages and share... are indeed a bit low. Let's not beat around the bush. As the boss, Elder Hong is naturally very clear about Zui Hongchen's interests. The Beggars' Sect will help him with all its strength, and will also block the covetousness of Zui Hongchen from all the sects and forces of all sizes..."

"Alright. Stop talking nonsense. Since you are here on behalf of the Beggars' Sect, I'm sure you have already discussed how much you want. Just tell me straight away."

Quan Guanqing cupped his hands and said, "Elder Hong, because..."

Hong Chen interrupted again: "I asked you to speak frankly, just tell me, how much does the Beggars' Sect want?"

Quan Guanqing took a deep breath to suppress his anger, and held up three fingers: "Based on the original basis, increase it by 30%."

Hearing this, Hong Chen suddenly laughed, confusion gradually appeared in his eyes, and he uttered exclamations with emotion.

For no other reason than to feel shocked and frightened by the appetite of this group of people.

The Beggar Gang disciples who transported Zui Hongchen were actually employees, and the wages given by Hong Chen were definitely enough to make all the escorts cry with excitement.

The Beggars’ Sect accounts for 30% of the total profits of the world’s Zui Hongchen.

If those real businessmen knew about this ratio, I'm afraid they would all be heartbroken and want to open Hong Chen's brain to see if he was sick.

But what did he hear now?
Another 30%?

Then only 40% of Hong Chen is left.

In other words, the Beggars' Sect is trying to turn the tables.

Hong Chen slowly stood up, walked around the desk, and said, "I'm curious, who gave you the courage to make such a request to me?" Quan Guanqing lowered his head even lower, with the attitude of a subordinate, but his voice was quite sonorous, and he said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Elder Hong first refused the position of gang leader, and then refused the position of elder. In our eyes, he is already an extraordinary person.

But Elder Hong didn't know that the Beggars' Sect was named after the word 'Beggar' and gathered the most despised beggars in the world. Even the headquarters in Luoyang had always lived a poor life. But if there was a chance to change, who would be willing to be a beggar?
We hope to get a larger share, firstly because the contribution of the Beggars' Sect is of equal value, and secondly, we want to take this opportunity to make life better for all the brothers in the sect."

clap clap clap!
Hong Chen clapped his hands and nodded with a smile: "Well said, I was almost moved to tears. Then tell me, did you use the profits you gave to the Beggars' Sect to pay the disciples of the Beggars' Sect?"

Quan Guanqing paused and said, "The previous profits seemed quite high, but the number of Beggars' Sect disciples is too large..."

"That means no."

"Elder Hong! Could you please let me finish what I am saying?" Quan Guanqing suddenly looked up, the smile on his face was difficult to maintain, and his eyes showed a bit of oppression.

Hong Chen's eyes were like swords, staring at me fiercely: "Your current performance makes me think highly of you, but words alone are not enough, show me your trump card, and stop wasting my time."

Quan Guanqing frowned, glanced at the Beggars' Sect disciple standing beside him, and then reached into his arms with one hand, smiling meaningfully, "Elder Hong, are you sure that others don't need to leave?"

"He is a disciple of the Beggars' Sect, your so-called beloved friend, brother, is there any need to avoid him?" Hong Chen said sarcastically.

Quan Guanqing laughed angrily: "Okay, okay, I hope Elder Hong won't regret it later!" After that, he took out a letter and opened it immediately, and handed it to Hong Chen with both hands, "Elder Hong, please read it!"

Hong Chen looked at the man next to him and asked, "Can you read?"

"Ah... I have studied for a few years and can read."

Hong Chen then waved, "Come here and read to me."

Quan Guanqing was stunned again, but he did not stop it. He just felt sorry for this disciple who had inexplicably brought disaster upon himself.

The Beggar Gang disciple stepped forward, and Quan Guanqing handed the letter to him, saying, "Since Elder Hong asked you to read it, then read it!"

"Yes, elder!"

Then, the disciple looked at him and said, "Brother Jianran, we had a long conversation several nights ago..."

Hong Chen: "Louder."

"...My brother has always been determined to pass on the throne. However, I have thought about it carefully for several days and still think it is not possible...But the bloody battle outside Yanmen Pass that day was so thrilling that I think about it every day. This boy is not of my race...this..." Thinking of this, the disciple's face suddenly changed and he looked up in horror.

Quan Guanqing looked at Hong Chen with a smile.

Hong Chen acted as if nothing had happened: "Continue."

The disciple looked at Quan Guanqing and saw him nod, then he continued to recite with a stuttering and trembling voice.

"…If this boy doesn't know his origins in the future, it will be fine. Otherwise, not only will the Beggars' Sect be destroyed by him, but the Central Plains martial arts world will also suffer a great catastrophe. There are very few people in the world who are as talented and capable as this boy. The important affairs of your gang are not something that outsiders can interfere with. However, our friendship is extraordinary, and this matter involves too much, so please think twice."

After finishing reading, the disciple's face turned pale and his eyes were filled with fear.

Quan Guanqing saw that Hong Chen still had no expression on his face, but he just thought that he was too cunning to show it on the outside. He raised the corners of his mouth with a bit of pride and reached out to take the letter from his disciple.

"Elder Hong, to be honest, I only copied this letter. The original has been stored in a secret place, and many elders in the gang have a copy. But don't worry, Elder Hong. As long as you agree to increase the profit share of the Beggars' Sect, I can guarantee on behalf of all the elders in the gang that not a single word of the content of this letter will be circulated in the martial arts world!"

After saying this, he turned around and looked at Nian Xin's disciple, shook his head and sighed: "I had high hopes for you, but you just have bad luck..." Having said this, he suddenly made a move and slapped the disciple on the chest, but the other party was still in shock and had not yet recovered.

It seemed that this disciple was about to die.

Suddenly, a deafening dragon roar exploded from the study and soon resounded throughout the villa.

Wait until the echo fades.

I saw a big hole on the wall on one side of the study.

Quan Guanqing was lying among the ruins, covered in dust and dirt, vomiting blood, and his face suddenly became paler than that of Nian Xin's disciple.

When he saw Hong Chen coming forward, he immediately raised his hand and wanted to speak, but no sound came out of his throat. After a few breaths, his vision quickly blurred until it became completely dark.

"That's it?" Hong Chen said calmly.

But the disciple Nian Xin behind him was so frightened that he knelt down on the spot, shaking like a sieve.

"Get up, go to the Beggars' Sect headquarters and tell Xu Chongxiao, Bai Shijing and others that I will spare all those involved in this matter, such as Ying Guo, who carried thorns all the way from Luoyang to Gusu. Otherwise... just wait to die."

"Yes! I will definitely do it! Thank you, Elder Hong, for saving my life. I promise that I will not leak anything about what happened today!"

Hong Chen: "You are wrong. You must promise to tell others everything you have seen and heard today, especially the contents of the letter. It would be best if it can spread across the country quickly. That way, I can still remember your merit."

Disciple Nian Xin was stunned and speechless for a moment.

He couldn't understand Hong Chen's thoughts.

Now that things have come to this, it would be too much trouble to try to cover it up.

Then just turn the table over!
　[Original text of the letter] Brother Jianran: After several long talks, my brother has always been determined to pass on the throne. However, I have been thinking about it for several days and still think it is not possible. Mr. Qiao has outstanding talents and has made great contributions. He is a man of courage and bravery. He is not only a unique figure in your gang, but also a rare figure among fellow martial artists in China. If he inherits my brother's position with this talent, the prestige of the Beggars' Gang will increase in the future. This is expected. "However, the bloody battle outside Yanmen Pass that day was so thrilling that I think about it every day. This boy is not of my clan. His father and mother died at the hands of the two of us. If this boy does not know his origins in the future, otherwise not only will the Beggars' Sect be destroyed by him, but the Central Plains martial arts world will also suffer a great catastrophe. There are very few people in the world who are as talented and martial as this boy. The major events of your gang are not something that outsiders can interfere with. However, our friendship is extraordinary, and this matter involves too much, so please think twice.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)