#119 - Chapter 119 Plan

After a thorough understanding, Cheng Feng made his choice: they were in the small gang circle on the edge of the gangs.

They could only fight their way out.

The surrounding small gangs either occupied streets or workshops, relying solely on meager protection fees for income. A small street nearby was occupied by a small gang.

Cheng Feng had Wang Hu scout around and spent some time drawing a rough map.

Information about the surrounding gang leaders, small bosses, main fighters (Red Flower Sticks), and their usual habits were all collected.

Wang Hu was curious about what Cheng Feng was collecting this information for?

Wouldn't it be enough to just go up and kill people and seize territory?

Cheng Feng smiled without speaking, instructing all disciples to rest well during the day until night fell.

Amidst the bright lights, Cheng Feng sat before the main seat.

He said loudly: "Everyone should know what we are going to do tonight, right? The Hongmen has spent massive resources to train you for four months. You are finally no longer ordinary people and have reached the first entry standard of the Hongmen. But these things, we know, do others know? They don't know.

They don't know what the Hongmen represents, nor do they know what the Hongmen can bring to everyone?

Tonight, we will let them know the name of the Hongmen!"

Cheng Feng directly issued orders: "Sun Gui, Zhou Hai, Li Yang, each of you take fifteen people to occupy the other party's territory. Kill the leader, kill those who do evil under him. The list of addresses and details are all with Wang Hu. Go and get them directly. I hope it doesn't take more than two hours. Cheng Yi, Baibai, Wang Hu, each of you take a team to supervise. Do not take action unless necessary. Let your men see blood. Be sure to ensure one life per person. Those who are timid and dare not act should be recorded."

The night was as dark as ink, and the lanterns on the street flickered with a cold and mesmerizing light in the night.

In this deep night, an undercurrent surged quietly, sweeping in with an unstoppable momentum.

Sun Gui, Zhou Hai, and Li Yang accepted the order, each leading fifteen disciples, and quickly dispersed.

Their steps were firm and powerful, and their eyes flashed with ruthless light. This would be the first battle of the Hongmen.

Wang Hu, Cheng Yi, and Baibai followed the three teams to supervise.

They knew that tonight's action was not only to expand territory but also to let all Hongmen disciples train and see blood.

Time passed bit by bit, and the lights on the street swayed in the night, as if cheering for the upcoming storm.

Sun Gui, Zhou Hai, and Li Yang's three teams had quietly approached their respective targets according to the addresses on the list.

Suddenly, a scream broke the silence of the night, followed by continuous fighting and shouting.

Sun Gui's team launched the attack first. They were like fierce tigers descending the mountain, instantly occupying the other party's territory.

The enemy leader was beheaded by Sun Gui with a single knife, and the remaining thugs surrendered after Sun Gui led his team to kill several small bosses.

Zhou Hai and Li Yang's teams also launched attacks almost at the same time.

They were like two bolts of lightning, instantly tearing apart the opponent's defense line.

The leading gang leader was stunned by the sudden sneak attack. Just as he was about to draw his knife to resist, he was hacked to death by a group of early-stage Lian Li realm martial artists who rushed up from behind. The remaining thugs collapsed under the pressure of the two. The two leaders widened their eyes before they died, "What grievances, what hatred? A team of Lian Li realm martial artists came to kill me?"

Unfortunately, no one could answer his doubts.

The supervisors stood behind them, so the Hongmen disciples naturally did not dare to be presumptuous.

They cleaned up the corpses, led the captured gang members, and asked them to lead the way to search for silver, and took them to the gang leader's residence and the small bosses' residences to look for any silver that had been missed. They also had to see if there were any martial arts techniques in the private residences, which would all be the spoils of the Hongmen.

Unfortunately, only the gang leader of Sun Gui's small gang had a broken saber technique, and there were no other gains. The other two small gangs collected some silver.

Two hours later, all the battles were over.

Sun Gui, Zhou Hai, and Li Yang's three teams returned to the meeting point with full spoils.

Looking at the excitement and pride in each other's eyes, they all understood that tonight's action was not only a victory but also a new beginning.

Cheng Feng stood in front of everyone, with a satisfied smile on his face.

He said loudly: "Tonight's action was very successful, and everyone performed very well. However, this is only the first step of our Hongmen, and we still have many things to do. I hope everyone can continue to maintain this momentum and spread the Hongmen's name wider!"

The disciples responded in unison, their voices echoing in the night sky, as if announcing the arrival of the Hongmen.

After the battle, each person received half a tael of silver, which amounted to twenty-five taels. This was not too expensive. Just looting the homes of those gang leaders and small bosses yielded more than two hundred taels.

Too much could not be given for the first time to prevent the disciples from having unbalanced feelings in the future.

A gradual approach was the key.

Cheng Feng chose gangs with notorious reputations, collecting protection fees without any rules, collecting too much, collecting heavily, bullying the weak and fearing the strong, forcing women into prostitution, and having no background.

This was the main purpose Cheng Feng wanted to choose.

To take the first step steadily, one had to make a name for oneself. If one could have a good reputation, why create a bad reputation?

The next day, the streets that had been oppressed did not see the shadows of the previous gangs, which made them a little curious and a little scared.

No one in the gang world could avoid death. As long as it was not in the inner city, things could be suppressed as long as there was a fight in the outer city.

However, no one came all morning. Around noon, a group of capable-looking men in black occupied the three streets.

The people on the street then realized that this was the way it should be. How could a gang seize territory without anyone coming?

As the midday sun gradually filled the streets, the group of capable-looking men in black were neatly arranged in every corner of the three streets. Their eyes were firm, and their demeanor revealed an unquestionable majesty.

The residents and merchants on the street, although still cautious, had lost much of their curiosity and doubt, replaced by anticipation and observation of the newcomers.

Hopefully, the protection fees would not be too harsh.

Observing the new leader, they must never provoke him in the future.

The leading man in black, tall and handsome, was Cheng Feng.

He stood in the center of the street, his eyes sweeping around, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

He knew that they had successfully attracted the attention of everyone on this street, and this was the first step he wanted.

"Hello, everyone, neighbors and shop owners," Cheng Feng's voice was loud and powerful, clearly spreading throughout the street. "We are a newly established gang called 'Hongmen.' We have come here not to oppress the people but to maintain the peace and order of this street."

Hearing this, the residents and merchants on the street began to whisper and discuss.

They couldn't believe that this new gang would say such a thing.

However, the righteousness and majesty exuded from Cheng Feng and his men made them involuntarily believe it.

"Of course, our 'Hongmen' has its own rules and principles," Cheng Feng continued. "We will not overcharge protection fees, nor will we bully the weak and fear the strong. We will protect everyone's interests, and time will prove everything."

After saying this, he signaled his men to disperse and begin to contact and communicate with the residents and merchants on the street.

They explained in detail the rules and principles of the "Hongmen."

According to Cheng Feng's previous understanding, protection fees were collected by these gangs in various ways, without any system.

Cheng Feng naturally would not be too high, but the rules had to change.

Cheng Feng naturally would not be a saint and think about doing things for everyone.

What does their life and death have to do with me, Cheng Feng?

Being so high-profile, wasn't it just to see if he could catch a big fish?