Chapter 190: A Bit of a Problem
Chapter 190: A Bit of a Problem
Upon hearing Jiang Cheng's words, the Skyward Gang members were first taken aback, then a bitter smile appeared on their faces.
"Friend, we've actually had this idea before, but those other gangs around here aren't pushovers either. Even if we could pull it off, we'd have to pay a hefty price," the middle-aged man explained.
He could see that the masked person before him didn't seem to have any malicious intent.
Jiang Cheng looked around and said, "This isn't the right place to talk. Let's go inside and discuss further."
As he spoke, he started walking towards the house in front of them.
The members of the Skyward Gang were stunned.
In their daze, they felt as if this wasn't their turf anymore, but rather, the stranger's.
"Boss?"
Everyone looked towards the short-haired woman.
"Ning Jie, Zhao Da, Uncle Wu, you three follow me inside. The rest of you wait outside," the short-haired woman said, glancing at a room in the east before walking towards it.
The middle-aged man and another man and woman followed her.
This was their turf, and the stranger wasn't afraid, but if they showed fear, they would be looked down upon.
They closed the door.
The short-haired woman crossed her arms and looked at Jiang Cheng, "You're quite bold to come here alone. Are you planning to make a move against us?"
As her words fell, the expressions of the three people behind her became much sharper.
Indeed, in a one-on-one fight, none of them were his match.
But if it was four against one, that might not be the case.
Moreover...
"Since I dared to come here, I naturally have my reasons," Jiang Cheng said calmly.
Even if the others had guns, the Vajra Talisman on his body was enough to allow him to take down several of them during this period of time.
Of course, there was another reason, which was that based on these people's characters, it was unlikely they would do such a thing.
"Is that so?"
The short-haired woman snorted coldly, looking a bit displeased.
"I didn't come here to cause you trouble."
"If asking us to leave isn't causing trouble, then what is?" the man in his thirties asked.
Jiang Cheng shook his head and held up two fingers.
"I came here mainly for two things. First, I'm giving you a warning. It's best if you disband the Skyward Gang now."
"Why?" the short-haired woman asked.
"Because someone is planning to make a move against you. They're very powerful, and even I would be helpless before them."
"What?!"
The group looked at each other in surprise.
"Who is it?"
The short-haired woman's face quickly regained its calm as she asked.
"Regarding that, I can't disclose any information," Jiang Cheng shook his head.
"Hmph, how do I know if you're telling the truth? We pay the Law Enforcement Bureau on time every month. They have no reason to target us," the short-haired woman said.
Upon hearing this, the three people behind the short-haired woman all looked at her, as if they wanted to say something but stopped.
"That's right. The Law Enforcement Bureau has taken the benefits you've given them, so they won't cause you trouble. But what about the others? Just like those other gangs, or the two martial arts pavilions on the street, are you sure you haven't blocked their path to wealth?" The short-haired woman was taken aback.
"Boss, I think what he said makes sense," the middle-aged man spoke up at the right moment. "Those other gangs don't need to be mentioned, but the two martial arts pavilions on the street actually weren't very welcoming of our arrival."
"Why?" The short-haired woman's face showed confusion.
She could understand the gangs' unhappiness, as people from the surrounding streets, upon hearing the situation here, all wanted to move here.
But what about the martial arts pavilion?
"Because of our arrival, fewer people are buying their memberships."
The older woman beside her explained, "Before the Great Rock Gang was around, there were many hooligans. Many people chose to purchase their high-level memberships to avoid being bullied. Even regular members were numerous, but since we came, the hooligans don't dare show their faces, so naturally, no one is buying memberships to the martial arts pavilion."
"Yes, Brother Leader. I heard that the two pavilion masters are a Fourth Rank and a Fifth Rank Mind Master, and they have several disciples. Their strength is comparable to ours. If this continues, they will definitely clash with us."
The short-haired woman fell silent.
"I know you have good intentions, wanting to protect the ordinary people on this street. But your strength is genuinely too weak."
Jiang Cheng sighed, "If you don't leave in time, you might lose your lives here. Then, this street will be no different from other places, and nothing will change."
The middle-aged man and the other two slightly nodded. In fact, what Jiang Cheng saw, they could see too; they were just trying to accommodate the short-haired woman.
"So, according to you, if we leave, the people on this street will be different from those on other streets?" The short-haired woman's voice carried anger as she glared at Jiang Cheng.
"Yes."
"Then what's the point of what you're saying?" The short-haired woman's face showed displeasure.
"Have you ever heard the saying, 'When poor, cultivate oneself; when successful, benefit the world'? When our strength is weak, we should first think about how to preserve ourselves. Under this premise, we should do small acts of justice within our capabilities.
Once we become powerful, we can then make more significant changes and not worry about bearing the consequences. At that time, we can change some of the world's unfair rules."
Jiang Cheng looked at the short-haired woman.
"It's like you now; you're only a Second Rank Force Knight. Dealing with some gangs is manageable, but if you were to face the mastermind behind the gangs or the Law Enforcement Bureau, could you handle it?
The fact that you pay the Law Enforcement Bureau shows that you're aware of this. Of course, these are just my suggestions. It's better if you take them to heart, but if you don't, that's fine too."
The short-haired woman's face turned red with embarrassment, and she bit her lip.
Initially, she didn't want to pay the Law Enforcement Bureau or collect 500 yuan in protection fees. But everyone around her advised that if they didn't pay the Law Enforcement Bureau, they couldn't establish themselves on this street. The gangs would report them, and the Law Enforcement Bureau would arrive with their weapons.
Jiang Cheng took a deep breath.
These words he spoke were also what he thought.
Having a sense of chivalry is indeed commendable, but if one doesn't know their limits and tries to take on an impossible task, it can lead to trouble.
"Hahaha, young man, you speak well."
Suddenly, loud laughter echoed from outside.
Immediately after, the door opened, and an elderly man in his sixties entered.
"Grandpa."
The short-haired woman's face showed a hint of joy, which quickly turned into distress.
"Elder Qin."
The other three also greeted him respectfully.
Only Jiang Cheng's expression changed.
He hadn't heard any footsteps outside.
But when the elderly man laughed, he was clearly outside the door.
A drop of cold sweat fell from his forehead, and he felt that today's events might be beyond his control.
(End of Chapter)
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