Insufficient balance

  The one who rushed in was none other than Lei Nu, the master of the Red Practice Hall of Nancheng.

  The four major gangs, in terms of their own strength, the Red Practice Hall is the strongest and the Tiger Head Gang is the weakest. However, due to the special nature of the Phoenix Association, everyone's respect for Feng Tian Nan has given Wind Four Niang a transcendent status, and everyone will give her face.

  However, this situation was broken after Feng Tian Nan's death. During this period, the influence of Feng Si Niang in Jiangzhou gradually weakened. Chi Lian Tang, due to its powerful forces, no longer looked at anyone except Qing Bang with importance. After learning about Han Shao Kun's matter, it arrived at Qi Lin Hui for the first time, looking at everyone with arrogance: "Han Shao Kun is dead, I'll take a look at what his disciples are like now. After all, we were once considered brothers, so helping to take care of Qi Lin Hui is only normal."

  Everyone was furious at what Qilin said, and Ding Jie walked forward, staring angrily at Lei and shouting: "You're not welcome here, you weren't welcome when Kun Ge was around, now that Kun Ge is gone, we won't welcome you even more, get out!"

  Although the sound is not loud, it has a great impact.

  Lei Nu's expression changed from anger to a cold smile: "Ding Jie, Ding Jie, I think you're crazy for wanting to be the boss. Even if Han Shaokun were here, he wouldn't dare speak to me like that. Young man, let me advise you, there are some people you can't afford to offend easily, and besides, you haven't even grasped the Qilin skill yet."

  Lei Nu's words struck a chord in Ding Jie's heart, causing him a dull ache. This was precisely the thing he least wanted to mention, and being dug up by Lei Nu made him want to get angry, but he didn't dare make trouble with him at this time.

  He didn't say anything, but his younger brother couldn't take it anymore.

  "The Kirin Conference is not a place for you to throw your temper!" He rushed out straight, pointing at Lei Nu's nose and shouting.

  Lei Nu glanced at him and saw that he was a young man with a messy hairdo. He gave a signal to the person behind him, who stretched out his hand without hesitation and grabbed towards this person. The sudden surge of momentum left him stunned, unsure of what to do as he watched in horror as the hand reached for his neck.

  Another hand reached out and grabbed this one, and when the person from the Red Practice Hall looked closely, it was Ding Jie.

  "Lei Lao Da, this is a bit too much, isn't it?"

  Ding Jie's words did not carry the slightest hint of anger, but they still managed to tense up the atmosphere on the scene. Sometimes, it is precisely the calm and collected words that can be the most startling, and Ding Jie was a perfect example of this at that moment.

  "Huh? I won't give you face, so what?" Lei Nu said with a gloomy smile, his long scar on his face making the smile even more terrifying. This smile was enough to scare kids under seven years old to death without saying a word.

  "We, the Qilin Society, will fight to the last man to keep you here!" Ding Jie said angrily. Generally, there are rules on the road that should be followed. With Han Shaokun not yet buried, other factions coming to provoke them have already disrupted the rules. If it weren't for Lei Nu bringing them, they would all seem like good hands. Adding to that, Lei Nu himself is not weak in his prime years, comparable to the actual strength of the four great warlords of the Qingbang. If he were to escape with all his might, they wouldn't necessarily be able to keep him here. If it weren't for this, Ding Jie would have already waved his hand and let everyone rush up. Even if he couldn't convince the crowd now, no one would dare oppose him at this critical moment. Otherwise, it would be abandoning the Qilin Society, and they would face condemnation from all.

  "Yo yo, you guys are quite something. Lei Nu's anger wasn't that easily stirred up, looking at the crowd of people from Qilin Guild, he sneered and said, "Just you few, still thinking of keeping me?"

  After finishing speaking, he didn't wait for their reaction and burst out laughing as he left. When he reached the door, he turned his head and said: "Within a week, Qilin will become part of Chi Lian Tang; otherwise, not even chickens or dogs will be spared."

  Watching the departure of Lei Nu and others, everyone in Qilin Association was burning with anger, wanting to rush up and leave this person who dared to despise them here, but they were all stopped by Ding Jie and several other old men of Qilin Association. They were very clear that Qilin Association could not afford to be disturbed at this time.

  "What do you think?"

  Lei angrily left, and Ding Jie coldly smiled and turned to look at the people standing in front of him. He said that the ones who disobeyed him the most were the people right in front of him, also because they had more seniority than him. He was only able to enter the Qilin Association after becoming sworn brothers with Han Shaokun later on. When Han Shaokun was around, Ding Jie always existed as his deputy, and he was the largest figure aside from Han Shaokun. This is undeniable, but now that he's not here, those people down there have started to get restless. They followed Han Shaokun together in conquering the world, and a younger person has taken away their power - how could they possibly yield?

  The consequence of not allowing is only one, which is internal chaos.

  But at this moment, they have all been insulted by Lei Nu. Ding Jie's cold questioning makes them very dissatisfied, but most of their resentment is directed towards the departed Lei Nu. At this moment, there is a hint of camaraderie among them.

  "The Red Practice Hall has cheated people too much." A person stood out and said, and others also echoed immediately.

  "Beat him to death, we can't surrender to them even if we die."

  "What's so great about Lei Wu?"

  But anyway, Ding Jie let them finish speaking before saying: "What can we use to deal with the Red Practice Hall now?"

  One sentence was asked, and everyone fell silent.

  Even when Han Shaokun was around, the Red Practice Hall was stronger than the Qilin Association. Now that they have lost Han Shaokun and dozens of elites, it can be said that they have lost at least a third of their strength. At this moment, even compared to the Phoenix Association, their combat power may be slightly weaker. How can they face the Red Practice Hall and the Tiger Head Gang, which may recover at any time?

  Who dares to guarantee that those who suddenly assisted the Tiger Head Gang will not fall into the well and destroy them?

  Chi Yan Tang finally considered the face of Taoism and did not make a move at this time, but if that mysterious master came forward, would they still have a way out?

  They all saw this point very clearly, and after being enraged by Lei Nuo's outburst, they also became even clearer about their own situation. They were also helpless and could only say: "Then what do you think we should do?"

  "What can I say?" Ding Jie hummed and said, "Did I say you would listen to me?"

  "As long as you can resolve this crisis, from now on you will be the leader of Qilin Association!" A person who had been standing behind the crowd and remained silent walked out, looking at Ding Jie and saying so. His words also got the approval of everyone else, with others nodding in agreement.

  "This is what he wanted, Ding Jie was secretly delighted, but didn't show it, and humbly said: 'How can this be, you are all seniors, after all, we are all working for the Qilin Association.'"

  "Ade, as long as you can really bring the Qilin through this crisis, we will not go back on our word." The man saw Ding Jie's worried look and continued to make a promise, which was equivalent to giving him a reassurance.

  Ding Jie clapped his hands and said: "Alright, I have an idea here, hoping to discuss it with everyone. If possible, let's do it this way."

  Everyone looked at him with a hopeful face, and Ding Jie felt extremely satisfied and said: "We will join the Green Gang!"

  "What are you kidding?" "I thought you had some idea!"

  His words suddenly sparked public outrage, and only the last one who came out to strike a chord calmly asked, "Which side?"

  "Li Yuanhang!" Ding Jie also ignored them and replied. In his opinion, most people were just making a show of their seniority, so they were bullying others in that place. The only one worthy of respect was the man in front of him, Wang Shuchang.

  Wang Shuchang, who is only thirty years old, can't be considered an old man in the Ki Lin Association, but his prestige is second only to Han Shaokun's. He is a key figure in why the Ki Lin Association has been able to make it to today.

  Han Shaokun was in charge of military affairs, and Wang Shuchang was in charge of planning.

  Two people complement each other, saving the Qilin Association time and again in danger. Even if it's an old and worn-out person, when they see him, they will still respectfully call out "Mr. Wang". After Han Shaokun's death, if Wang Shuchang wants to come and contend for the position of leader, then even if Ding Jie is arrogant, he won't dare to come and provoke him. Those old men opposed him precisely because the person they supported was Wang Shuchang, but Wang Shuchang himself has always been opposed to it, and has always said "I'm just a strategist".

  Wang Shuchang fell into thought for a moment before saying, "Li Yuanhang is also a master who devours people without spitting out their bones. Over the years, he has been able to maintain his position under the pressure of Feng Tian Nan, and this cannot be denied - he is not as incompetent as he appears. Look at how, after Feng Tian Nan's death, he was able to stand on equal footing with the Council of Elders. This shows just how deeply he had hidden his true nature. Who in Jiangzhou has not been deceived by his weakness?"

  "Has Mr. Wang also considered this matter?" Ding Jie asked respectfully, he also wanted to know what Wang Shuchang was thinking, at this time they were all on the same boat, and they were all thinking for the Qilin Association, and there might be disputes with others, but not with Wang Shuchang, although he had always secretly called him "Wang Bookworm".

  Wang Shuchang nodded and said, "A year ago, I proposed to Kun Ge that Qilin Association could be affiliated with Qingbang. At that time, I chose Li Yuanhang."

  As soon as Wang Shu-chang said this, everyone went "ah".

  "It was just vetoed by Kun Ge at the time, and I felt that Li Yuanhang shouldn't have been in the state he presented himself, but at the time, Qingbang's momentum was too strong, so I didn't continue to insist on my point of view. Who knew that Feng Tian Nan would actually commit suicide at this time?"

  Hearing him say this, Ding Jie asked again: "Then what's wrong with us continuing to rely on him now?"

  "Heh," Wang Shuchang said with a slight shake of his head, "back then it was like giving charcoal in the snow, but what about now?"

  Ding Jie was stunned, and took over the conversation: "Now he is at a stalemate with the Council of Elders. If he gets the help of the Qilin Society, the Green Gang will be able to capture him easily."

  "Li Yuanhang is not that simple, you're underestimating him," Wang Shuchang said. "I can guarantee that even without us, he has enough confidence to deal with the Council of Elders. If it's really like that, what's the point of adding flowers to brocade? How he'll treat us, no one knows, but at this moment, I also feel we have no other choice."

  Wang Shuchang himself smiled bitterly as he spoke, and everyone else looked gloomy.

  They all knew what he meant, now in Jiangzhou, even if they clearly knew they would be used, they had no other choice. The four major factions would never tolerate them, and the only place where they could survive was the Qingbang.

  Presbyterian?

  They really didn't dare think about it, neither Ding Jie nor Wang Shu Chang would do such a thing.

  Cooperating with those old men is like being eaten by a man who doesn't spit out bones, which is no different from plotting with a tiger for its skin.

  In Ding Jie's opinion, Li Yuanhang is the most suitable one. Wang Shuchang, who thinks he is terrible, unexpectedly didn't go to explain his point of view, but instead agreed with Ding Jie's words. What he really thinks, only he himself knows.