214: The old gang leader came out to stop the farce

What exactly does he want to do?

Not only Steward He thought this, but Zhuang Sanming was also a bit surprised by Bao Hui's sudden visit.

However, he somewhat understood Bao Hui's intention; coming at this specific time, neither too early nor too late, it must be for the new gang members.

So, while feeling surprised, Zhuang Sanming also felt a hint of secret joy, because this way he would have an opportunity to join Bao Hui's faction.

If he were to merely follow procedure and join the neutral faction, he wouldn't be able to be a good undercover agent.

"Ah, it's Second Elder. What a rare guest. May I ask what brings Second Elder here at this time?" Steward He's impatience was obvious in his words. Having been in the Axe Gang for so many years, how could he not know Bao Hui's character?

It definitely wasn't for anything good.

"Steward He, you're being a bit unkind, aren't you? The people selected from the selection area should belong to our Axe Gang as common members. How can you only assign your nephew to your subordinates?"

Bao Hui's goal was to snatch people.

He urgently needed manpower now, but if he casually recruited people from outside, no one would know how many of them would be martial artists. Moreover, the situation was urgent, and he simply didn't have time to train them. These people who had just come from the selection area could just solve his immediate problem.

The head of the Bingyan Office was pressing him hard!

"Second Elder, you're being a bit unreasonable. These people were all trained by me with time and effort, and the two coaches were also provided by my uncle. Now that they've finally been brought here, how can you take advantage of it so easily?" Steward Xiao He was so angry that his face turned red.

"Come back first." Steward He knew that no matter the outcome of this matter, it wasn't for Steward Xiao He to speak, otherwise it would be a loss of face for both him and Bao Hui.

"Yes, uncle." Although Steward Xiao He was still very unconvinced, since Steward He had said so, he could only shut up.

While Bao Hui confronted Steward He, Zhuang Sanming had been observing the two of them.

There was no need to mention Bao Hui; Zhuang Sanming already knew that this person was Xiong Mao's rival, and of the kind that would fight to the death.

But Steward He belonged to the neutral faction and usually didn't participate much in the struggles between the two sides.

Bao Hui even wanted to seize Steward He's interests this time, so he probably couldn't wait any longer.

It made sense. If Bao Hui truly became The Axe Gang Leader with the support of the Bingyan Office, then what did offending a mere Steward He amount to?

He could even find an excuse to get rid of Steward He directly at that time.

Zhuang Sanming could understand this logic, and Steward He should also be able to, so he didn't support Steward Xiao He in arguing with Bao Hui, and even subtly wanted to give Bao Hui some face.

"Big Brother, what are they trying to do? What should we do? I'm scared." Even Tao Erbao, as slow-witted as he was, sensed the tension between Bao Hui and Steward He. So he bit his teeth, tugged at Zhuang Sanming's clothes, and whispered.

"Shh... When immortals fight, it's best for us little people not to speak," Zhuang Sanming said.

Upon hearing this, Tao Erbao quickly covered his mouth and nodded heavily.

Facing Bao Hui's assertiveness, Steward He retreated to advance: "Since Second Elder wants people, this old man will not be stingy. You can pick a few first. However, if you pick them, then Third Elder will probably also want to pick a few."

The meaning was that he couldn't show favoritism. Since Bao Hui wanted people, then Xiong Mao's side naturally couldn't have fewer, otherwise people would say he was biased.

This was a good idea, because Steward He knew that Bao Hui and Xiong Mao were mortal enemies. Usually, even if they had good things they couldn't use themselves, they would rather destroy them than give them to the other party.

However, Bao Hui did the opposite: "Alright, you said it. Let me pick first."

He came in front of Zhuang Sanming and the others, looked them up and down, then nodded, and pointing at them, he said to Steward He: "These few, I want them all."

Even with Steward He's good temper, he couldn't help but tap his cane on the ground twice: "Bao Erbao, don't you think you're going too far?!"

Calling him Second Elder earlier was giving him face, but since Bao Hui wasn't acting like a decent person, he could only call him Bao Erbao!

All the people Bao Hui pointed to were the martial artists in this group!

Five people: Zhuang Sanming, Tao Erbao, and three others.

He wasn't leaving anyone even a drop!

"What's too much?" Bao Hui looked innocent. "What, are these few not good enough?"

Although Steward He didn't know what Bao Hui was up to, he quickly replied, "No."

"Then I'll take a few more." Bao Hui pressed his advantage, pointing to a few more strong men.

"You..." Steward He was so angry he seemed about to faint.

Bao Hui was confident of victory, certain that Steward He couldn't do anything to him, and since the Old Gang Leader hadn't appeared, he didn't need to give Steward He any face.

Zhuang Sanming was a bit confused by the current situation.

He could understand Bao Hui wanting people, but was it really necessary to expose his ambition at this moment?

Zhuang Sanming had not received the message sent by Ximen Chuifeng via the Crimson Flame Ant earlier, so he was unaware that the internal situation of the Axe Gang was already very dangerous today, even on the verge of breaking out. That was why Bao Hui was desperately vying for resources, preparing to go to war with Xiong Mao.

However, since it was a three-way standoff, it was absolutely impossible for Bao Hui to dominate the Axe Gang internally.

"Cough, cough, cough..."

These hoarse and old coughs came from outside the door, and everyone knew that the Old Gang Leader had arrived.

Bao Hui turned to look at the door, only to see Xiong Mao supporting the Old Gang Leader, walking towards them step by step.

"Cough, cough, I know I'm old, and the gang affairs... cough, cough, I've left everything to you to handle, but you... cough, cough, you really don't make things easy!"

The Old Gang Leader slammed the cane in his other hand hard onto the ground, making a soft "thump" sound.

Bao Hui looked at Xiong Mao next to the Old Gang Leader in shock, as if struck by lightning.

When did this guy get so close to the Old Gang Leader?

Zhuang Sanming was also very surprised, but he quickly hid this surprise. He couldn't let anyone see that he knew Xiong Mao.

"Er Bao, do you know your mistake?!"

When the Old Gang Leader spoke, no one naturally questioned him.

"Gang Leader, I..." Bao Hui wanted to explain, but the Old Gang Leader didn't give him the chance.

He directly interrupted him: "Old He, I originally thought that with me gone, cough, cough, leaving everything to you, you could handle it properly, but... cough, cough..."

"Gang Leader, please calm your anger. It's my fault for not managing the gang well." Steward He lowered his head.

He originally thought that the Old Gang Leader had only come this time to give them a warning, but he didn't expect the Old Gang Leader's next sentence to be:

"Alright, since you're making such a fuss, I think it's time I handed over this position of Gang Leader early!"