Three Heroes Association has never belonged to a single person.Since its establishment,it has always been the possession of the three of them,with no designated leader.Meng Changhe,being the eldest,and his adept management skills,gained the most reputation within the gang,gradually establishing him as the respected figure in Three Heroes Association.
Although Duan Xiao and Ning LuoJun had significant influence within their factions,and they harbored no intention of power struggles,the Three Heroes Association had maintained stable development over the past decade.However,in recent years,they both harbored dissatisfaction with Meng Changhe,mainly due to his son,Meng Chong.
While Duan Xiao and Ning LuoJun had no heirs,Meng Changhe had a son.People age,and the question arose–who would lead the Three Heroes Association in the future?Regardless of Duan Xiao and Ning LuoJun's thoughts,Meng Changhe was clearly preparing to pass the leadership to his son,and he was already paving the way for him.
Duan Xiao and Ning LuoJun's discontent stemmed from this situation.They agreed that since they had no descendants,if Meng Changhe wanted to leave the Three Heroes Association to his son,they had no objections.However,the haste and blatant encroachment on their influence displeased them.
Previously,Meng Changhe conducted such affairs discreetly,but now he was overtly facilitating Meng Chong's path.When the Three Heroes Association recruited warriors from other factions,the closer the new recruit's relationship with the recruiter,the more effective the recruitment.Meng Changhe observed Su Xin's exceptional abilities and wanted Meng Chong to personally recruit him,intending to foster a close relationship between them.
Dissatisfied with this,Duan Xiao and Ning LuoJun could only voice their grievances privately.They couldn't afford internal discord as the Three Heroes Association,being the largest gang in Changning Prefecture,had countless eyes watching for any vulnerabilities,ready to exploit them.
Outside Shenglong Tower,Meng Changhe earnestly said to Meng Chong,"Chong'er,if you can recruit Su Xin this time,he will undoubtedly become your greatest asset in the future."
Meng Chong shook his head,"Dad,are you overestimating Su Xin?I heard he's even younger than me,and getting the position of the gang leader is more of good luck.The leader of the Green Bamboo Gang,Chen Laoda,is just a flatterer;I could send anyone,and they could easily defeat him.Su Xin fought a tough battle and conquered Yongle Lane,but is he really worth my personal attention?"
Disappointment filled Meng Changhe's eyes;his son was still too inexperienced.Despite presenting Su Xin's achievements,Meng Chong dismissed him as unworthy of attention.Among the second-generation members of the various factions in Changning Prefecture,Meng Chong was considered relatively good.While Sand Yuandong and others were still squabbling,Meng Chong had begun participating in gang management.
However,Meng Changhe felt it wasn't enough.Meng Chong was proud and arrogant,a disadvantage when dealing with other gangs.Even facing weaker opponents,one should never underestimate them.Moreover,Meng Chong had grown up under Meng Changhe's protection.If Meng Changhe were to be absent,could Meng Chong handle these unruly gang members?
The Three Heroes Association's strength far surpassed that of other gangs in Changning Prefecture,but managing them required more effort.
"Alright,just follow my instructions.If you can successfully recruit Su Xin,remember,you're there to politely recruit talents,maintain a humble attitude,"Meng Changhe said.
Accompanied by several reliable gang members,Meng Chong set off.If he could smoothly recruit Su Xin,it would pave the way for Meng Chong to lead in the future.However,Meng Chong remained unaware of his father's sincere intentions;he was instead disdainful of Su Xin.
This disdain stemmed not only from Meng Chong's arrogant personality but also from their age difference.Meng Changhe saw Su Xin's potential and wanted them to grow together.Unfortunately,Meng Chong,being the same age,even a bit older,found it hard to appreciate his father's praises.Meng Chong had always been the strongest among his peers,from childhood to adulthood.While others were still engaging in petty conflicts,Meng Chong had already started dealing with gang affairs.
Although he verbally disdained Su Xin's achievements,deep down,Meng Chong couldn't help feeling jealous.The Three Heroes Association never engaged in secretive recruitments.Instead,they openly stated their conditions,gaining favor and even honor from those recruited.Being recruited by the Three Heroes Association signaled recognition of one's true strength.
Meng Chong,although inexperienced in such matters,had subordinates arranged by Meng Changhe who were seasoned individuals.They directly arrived at the entrance of Yongle Lane and loudly announced,"Deputy Head Meng Chong of the Three Heroes Association is here,seeking an audience with Su,the gang leader."
After obtaining the Small Return Pill,Su Xin began seclusion,preparing to break through to the latter stages of the Acquired Realm in one go.Therefore,all matters at the entrance were entrusted to Huang Bingcheng for management.
Upon hearing the voices,Huang Bingcheng immediately came out,bowing,"So,it's the Deputy Head of the Three Heroes Association.Please come in,everyone."
Upon hearing the name"Three Heroes Association,"Huang Bingcheng was instantly delighted.Having spent many years in the Feiying Gang,how could he not be aware of the tradition of the Three Heroes Association recruiting talents?
The top leaders of the Feiying Gang had not been poached by the Three Heroes Association,given their history of fighting alongside Sha Feiying.However,individuals from other factions had been successfully recruited.
Being recruited by the Three Heroes Association was considered a demonstration of strength,and Huang Bingcheng was naturally pleased.Especially this time,with Meng Chong,the Deputy Head of the Three Heroes Association,unexpectedly arriving,it was a pleasant surprise.
In the past,when the Three Heroes Association recruited,the status of the recruiter often indicated the level of importance the Association placed on the target.Generally,eloquent members came for regular individuals,but for those deemed valuable,high-ranking leaders would personally conduct the recruitment.
Now,the one recruiting Su Xin was none other than the Deputy Head of the Three Heroes Association,indicating the significance of the situation.Although Meng Chong didn't hold a substantive position within the Three Heroes Association,his status as the Deputy Head spoke volumes.
Seeing that the one welcoming them wasn't Su Xin,Meng Chong couldn't help but furrow his brow and asked,"Who are you?Where's Su Xin?"
Huang Bingcheng,with a wry smile,said,"I'm Huang Bingcheng,responsible for managing financial matters and personnel under Su Laoda.Su Laoda is currently in seclusion.Deputy Head,could you wait for two days?Once he concludes his seclusion,I will immediately inform you."
If Su Xin were in ordinary seclusion,Huang Bingcheng would have notified him promptly.However,this time,Su Xin aimed for a breakthrough to the latter stages of the Acquired Realm.Thus,he explicitly instructed Huang Bingcheng not to disturb him even if a major event occurred,waiting until he finished his seclusion to address any issues.
Upon hearing Huang Bingcheng's explanation,Meng Chong immediately furrowed his brow.
The Three Heroes Association came to recruit,and he,as the Deputy Head,personally came.Yet,Su Xin didn't seem to take them seriously.It was utterly arrogant!Moreover,this minor figure dared to make them wait for several days.Who did he think he was,commanding them like this?
However,considering his father's instructions,Meng Chong suppressed his anger and said,"Go tell Su Xin to come out.The Three Heroes Association has many affairs,and I don't have the patience to wait here for him!"
Huang Bingcheng,anxious,said,"Deputy Head,it's really not possible.Our leader's seclusion is crucial.If you have urgent matters,please return.When our leader finishes his seclusion,I will arrange for him to visit the Three Heroes Association.How about that?"
Meng Chong,infuriated,retorted,"Are you saying I came here for nothing?Su Xin is too audacious.I,Meng Chong,personally came,and he can't even show his face!Now I'll ask you one thing–are you going to call him or not?If you don't,I'll go personally,and I want to see what qualifications Su Xin has to act so arrogantly!"
Huang Bingcheng stood in front of Meng Chong,pleading,"Deputy Head,please don't make it difficult for me.Our leader is in a critical moment of seclusion and cannot be disturbed."
"Get lost,"Meng Chong said with a cold expression.
Huang Bingcheng shook his head,but he didn't back down.Meng Chong's anger had reached an unstoppable point.When did his words become so inconsequential?Even this insignificant figure in the Feiying Gang dared to defy his orders?
"I told you to leave,didn't you hear?"Meng Chong directly slapped Huang Bingcheng,sending him flying to the side.His face swelled,and a trace of blood flowed from his mouth.
Huang Bingcheng's original internal cultivation was quite poor,even though he had learned martial arts,he hadn't even opened all ten acupoints.On the other hand,Meng Chong had already reached the initial stages of the Acquired Realm.
With this slap,Huang Bingcheng had no chance to dodge and was sent flying.
Seeing this scene,the gang members at the entrance were instantly angered.
They didn't care who Meng Chong was;they only knew that Huang Laoda,who had treated them well,was just hit!Under Su Xin's command,Li Huai played the bad cop,and Huang Bingcheng played the good cop.Being from a humble background,he genuinely treated these gang members well.They respected him,second only to Su Xin.
Now,witnessing Huang Bingcheng being fiercely slapped,several hot-tempered gang members drew their short guns from behind and were about to act,but Huang Bingcheng stopped them.
"Everyone,stop!"
