The world of Taoism

Chapter 203 Distribution map of the Yangtze River. (two in one)

A wharf in Chunjiang County.

There were people coming and going at the pier, and hundreds of trackers were dragging a boat, chanting in unison, and pulling the boat to the shore.

Then countless coolies boarded the ship and unloaded the ship's cargo like ants.

There are more than a dozen boats parked on the shore, and at a glance, there are coolies carrying goods everywhere, which shows that this place is very prosperous.

Time gradually arrived in the evening, and there were fewer and fewer ships on the pier.

After a day's work, the coolies return home to rest.

This is the largest wharf in Chunjiang County, through which the goods are transported upstream, and then sent to the north through the canal.

Almost all ships pass by this river, which is extremely prosperous, next to Yangzhou City.

In the evening, the lights are on.

The painted boats are hung with red lanterns and float on the surface of the river.

Some gifted scholars and beauties, the powerful and the rich have fun in the painting boat, and the bustle is not inferior to the daytime pier.

At this time, in a painting boat.

A group of luxuriously dressed men sat.

These people are old and young, and all of them have a tough temperament. Even the white-haired old man gives people an extremely shrewd feeling.

This is a meeting within the White Horse Gang.

The White Horse Gang is one of the many gangs at the docks.

As the saying goes, where there are people, there are rivers and lakes.

Coolies also need to receive orders if they want to make money, and ships need to rely on these coolies to unload their cargo.

From this was born the gang that controlled the coolies and a part of the business.

These gangs are generally responsible for the protection fees of the passing ships and the commission for the hard labor.

Once these local snakes are provoked, ships may not be able to enter the dock, and even if they enter the dock, no one will unload the cargo.

"Help, the Azure Dragon Society has added another [-]% of the commission, the brothers really can't survive, if this continues, the hearts of the people..."

Said a fat middle-aged man wearing a melon cap with emeralds inlaid on it.

There are five or six scantily clad women dancing in the boat.

Sitting on both sides was a group of sturdy men, staring lewdly at the dancer, with eyes like wolves.

A middle-aged man sat in the main seat.

The middle-aged man's name is Jiang Baiju, and he is the leader of the White Horse Gang.

People gave him the nickname Iron Palm Baiju, and there are more than 200 masters under him, and he is also a party figure at this pier.

"The Azure Dragon Association will increase the commission again? Why are you so greedy, you might as well take half of your shit."

boom!
Jiang Baiju slapped the table hard, and the hard mahogany table split open.

The loud noise made everyone stop.

The White Horse Gang is not a big gang.

In this dock, it can only be regarded as below average.

Almost all the gangs make a living under the Qinglong Society and the Changle Gang.

The two gangs, Qinglonghui and Changleban, monopolize the business of the entire pier, and other gangs need to pay a portion of the commission every month.

The White Horse Gang has to pay about [-]% of the fee, so this time they added another fee, which is already half of it.

"Recently, King Chunjiang has made a big move, and the Azure Dragon Society is a force under them. It should be King Chunjiang's intention." The military adviser said.

"Hey, let's just leave it at that. Legend has it that the leader of the Azure Dragon Society, the Black Dragon and the Azure Dragon, are..."

The military division pointed to the top of his head, but was stopped by Jiang Baiju before he could finish speaking.

"Don't talk nonsense about this matter. It doesn't matter whether he is a man or a ghost. Let's hand over the things, so as not to fall into the mouth." Jiang Baiju said.

"What's the big deal about [-]%? It's a big deal to increase the percentage below. Anyway, it's not just for us."

Jiang Baiju smiled.

The wool comes from the sheep, and you have nothing to lose.

Then he turned his head to look at the big man on the right, and said, "Shouhou, have you recovered the loan?"

Since it is a gang, it must be usury, which is a good deal with huge profits.

The thin monkey stood up, and said with a wry smile: "It didn't take it back, it was beaten up when the person died, and then he went back and hanged himself, it's really fucking unlucky."

"Don't leave anything behind, be careful next time," Jiang Baiju said.

Click!

Suddenly, the boat seemed to hit something and stopped suddenly.

"What's going on? What happened?" Jiang Baiju stood up.

"Master, there is a person at the bow!" said one of his men.

Looking along the past, there are 4 black shadows standing at the bow of the ship.

A man boarded the boat with three people.

"Who?" Jiang Baiju stood up.

Several figures did not answer, but walked towards the painting boat.

The appearance of a man at the head caught everyone's eyes.

This man was dressed in dark night clothes, with a firm face, eyes like cold stars, a tall and straight figure, a long knife at his waist, and black hair casually hanging behind him.

This person is young, about 20 years old.

If Zhou Xuan was here, he must have recognized this person as Wednesday.

Each of the six guards has a different personality.

Mondays are more prudent and cautious, Wednesdays and Fridays are more ruthless and decisive, Saturdays are smart, and the other two are more average.

"Where is your Excellency sacred? Why did you break into my white horse gang's boat?" Jiang Baiju said.

Seeing Wednesday, whose temperament was as sharp as a sword, Jiang Baiju felt a little wary.

"I?"

Stepping forward on Wednesday, he looked around and said with a smile, "I'm here to borrow money. I don't know if the head of the family welcomes me?"

"Of course you are welcome. How much do you want to borrow?" Jiang Baiju asked politely.

Immediately, he made a gesture secretly, and his subordinates understood one after another, and secretly drew out their weapons. When Jiang Baiju gave an order, everyone would rush forward.

Chop Wednesdays into a pate.

"I want to borrow the head of the family!" The attack was launched on Wednesday.

He strode five or six meters in one step, and his speed was extremely fast.

"Not good! Do it quickly!" Jiang Baiju shrank his pupils, then stretched out his right palm and patted Zhou Yi's head.

Jiang Baiju is not an ordinary person either.

Jiang Baiju grew up by the river since he was a child. When he was a child, he accidentally ate a strange fish.

Possessing strength several times that of others, relying on this ability to be a water bandit for a period of time, and later founded the White Horse Gang.

After this slap, Wednesday's head probably exploded on the spot.

It's a pity that someone is faster than him.

Clang!
The light of the knife flashed away, and Jiang Baiju's head fell to the ground.

At the same time, the three subordinates behind Wednesday also shot angrily, beheading several opponents directly.

Holding his blood-dripping head on Wednesday, Jiang Baiju's expression of astonishment was still frozen on his face.

A man stood in a pool of blood, surrounded by dead bodies. The smile on this man's face made them feel chills, and they stopped quickly in fright.

Five or six dancing girls had already fainted from fright.

In the eyes of everyone, Wednesday is as terrifying as a demon god.

Zhou Shan walked forward slowly, and everyone retreated holding their weapons.

Even though they outnumbered them, they refused to attack Wednesday.

Everyone was cornered, and just as they were about to fight hard, Wednesday suddenly spoke.

"Who... wants to be the boss?" Wednesday's words were like a stone thrown into the water, causing waves in everyone's hearts.

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, Wednesday did not speak, but looked at each other quietly, which brought a huge pressure to everyone.

When everyone was in doubt.

Finally, the first person to eat crabs came out.

This is a young man in his early 20s. He was sitting at the bottom just now, so his status should be very low.

At this time, the young man made the biggest decision in his life, seizing this fleeting opportunity.

"My lord, my little one is willing." The young man swallowed hard, his tone unable to conceal his excitement.

Young people are excluded by others because of their qualifications and age.

Now that the gang leader has been killed, the youth sees an opportunity.

All in all, regardless of whether it is a trap or not, give it a go first and seize the opportunity.

Otherwise, it will be difficult to have a bright future in the future.

The young man boldly stood up, and the people around were a little surprised.

This guy named Xiao Teng usually looks a little cowardly, but he didn't expect him to be so courageous now.

Everyone couldn't believe that Wednesday's trip was just to change the boss, and there might be a bigger pit waiting for them.

Seeing Xiao Teng's success, some people began to gloat in their hearts.

"What's your name?" Wednesday said.

"The younger one is Xiao Teng."

"Are you really sure you want to be the boss?" Wednesday asked again.

Xiao Teng's eyes became firm, then he nodded fiercely and said, "The little one wants to be the boss."

"Row!"

Wednesday took out a small emerald green bottle from his bosom, and poured out a black pill from it, "If you eat this, you will be the boss here."

Xiao Teng's heart was pounding, and he caught the black pill with trembling hands.

Could this be a poison?
It's not just Xiao Teng who thinks this way, everyone is a little worried that it's poison, a poison to control others.

"If you die, just die." Xiao Teng felt ruthless, and then swallowed the black pill.

The opponent is so skilled, and he doesn't have much ability to resist.

If others really want to harm themselves, they don't need to resort to these small tricks at all, just take action directly.

The black pill melted in the mouth, and a bitter warm current flowed through the limbs and bones.

Xiao Teng's whole body was red, sweat was pouring down like rain, and his body was shaking like chaff.

"It's over!" Everyone was in an uproar, with some fear in their hearts.

I didn't expect this black pill to be so powerful, it would take effect immediately after swallowing it.

"Hold on!" Wednesday yelled.

After a long time, the red color on Xiao Teng's body faded, and he suddenly regained consciousness.

"This is..." Xiao Teng looked at his hands in surprise.

"That's right, this is the power given to you. Remember, the power given to you can also be taken back."

"Understood! My lord!"

Xiao Teng knelt down excitedly, and gave Wednesday a hard kowtow.

Xiao Teng felt full of strength and speed, he even heard the sound and smell within a radius of 50 meters.

It looks like he made the right bet!
Xiao Teng was very grateful for his choice.

Thinking of this, Xiao Teng stood up and faced the surroundings: "Your Excellency said, I, Xiao Teng, will be the boss of the White Horse Gang today! Who among you is not convinced?"

"I don't agree!"

A black man who looked like an iron tower stood up, followed by the thin monkey just now.

"My lord, I don't agree with Xiao Teng being our boss."

"Your affairs, you can settle by yourself." Wednesday folded his arms, with an expression of watching the show.

The black man and the thin monkey felt relieved.

Xiao Teng was fine after taking the black pill, which made the two of them ready to move.

It seems that the meaning of this lord is very simple, the strong are respected, as long as you take this black pill, you can become the new boss.

"Not convinced?" Xiao Teng stood with his hands behind his back, and said to the two, "Why don't you two go up together."

"Arrogance!" The black man laughed angrily.

He can beat ten people like Xiao Teng one by one, who gave Xiao Teng the confidence.

"Die to me!" The black man smashed his casserole-sized fist to Xiao Teng's head.

"A joke!" Xiao Teng smiled disdainfully.

Relying on his keen sense and agile speed, he narrowly avoided the black man's fist, and then punched the black man in the face.

Click!

There was a cracking sound.

I saw the black man's face sunken directly, and brains sprayed out from his ears.

At the same time, Xiao Teng lowered his head to avoid the thin monkey's dagger, and then twisted his neck with his backhand.

Solve the battle cleanly.

"Who else wants to challenge?" Wednesday laughed.

Until now, everyone regretted it too late. What kind of poison is this black pill? It is clearly a panacea!

Everyone was envious and jealous of Xiao Teng, wishing to replace him.

……

Huafang, in a hidden room.

With his hands behind his back on Wednesday, Xiao Teng stood behind him with his head down, his expression very respectful.

The explanation of the matter on Wednesday probably means to let Xiao Teng integrate the gang forces.

Then left three pills, let Xiao Teng take in his confidants, and then continue to expand.

"Understood, my lord." Xiao Teng said respectfully.

Wednesday is like Xiao Teng's reborn parents, Xiao Teng naturally respects the parents in front of him.

After explaining, prepare to leave on Wednesday.

"I don't know your lord Gao's name?" Xiao Teng asked.

Until now he didn't know Wednesday's name.

"Listen up! Grandpa, I'm the Godly General of Liujia under the seat of Shenxiao Palace—Jiashen Huolei General: Abridged!"

As soon as the words fell, Wednesday disappeared, leaving only the trembling Xiao Teng.

...

"Shenxiao Palace?"

On the other side, in a mansion in Ankang County, an old man raised his head and looked at the two figures in front of him.

The figures were one tall and one low, and on the shoulder of the dwarf on the right lay a mouse with green eyes.

"What's the benefit of joining you?" the old man smiled.

"It can restore your body to its peak and possess extraordinary strength..."

As soon as the words fell, the tall man drew out his long knife and chopped off several crossbow arrows.

The mouse on the short man's shoulder became as big as a puppy, knocking down a man in black who was trying to sneak up next to him.

After knocking out all the hidden enemies around him, the old man's expression turned ugly.

"What do you want to do?"

"Take it." Zhou Yi took out a black pill.

The old man struggled and finally chose to take the pill.

After eating, the body is full of strength, and I feel that the whole person has returned to the physical state when he was 40 or [-] years old.

"This is…"

For a while, some gang forces in the surrounding two or three counties, including Jiangnan, were subdued.

Although the name of Shenxiao Palace has not been widely spread, thousands of people have been gathered in this name.

During the period, there were obstacles, but with the help of the crowd and zombies, it was considered a safe victory.

Of course, relying on force alone is useless, and it cannot affect people's hearts without interests.

At the same time, it is necessary to use a certain amount of extraordinary power to attract the other party to voluntarily take refuge.

The black pill is actually Zishuxing pill.

It is divided into several versions, and different versions are bestowed according to status.

The black pill is also time-sensitive. If you don’t take the black pill for a certain period of time, you will lose your ability and the toxicity will explode.

The performance of Zhou Yi and others this time is really dazzling, and they can completely play their own role.

But think about it, the biggest Monday is only in his early 20s, and the youngest Saturday is only in his early teens.

Each of them has the ability to sense, and they are also cutting-edge among other forces.

It's just that they have been following Zhou Xuan's side all the time, covering up their original light.

Zhou Xuan did not ask them to find trouble with the big forces, but started from the small ones and established a preliminary intelligence network.

The basic nodes of these intelligence networks are the leaders who take the black pill.

As soon as something happens, the information will be sent over immediately to pass on the news to Zhou Xuan.

In the future, depending on the situation, let them annex other forces and grow slowly.

After all, Yangzhou is not just Zhou Xuan's family, there are other forces as well.

At this time, in Shenxiao Palace.

The door knocked.

"Enter!" Zhou Xuan raised his head, and the door opened automatically.

"Look, sir!"

The person who came in was Monday, and a map was presented on Monday.

This is a distribution map of the Yangtze River.

(End of this chapter)