291: I want to join the Axe Gang

Old He had even told him that as long as a person had the ability, they could make a name for themselves anywhere.

A diamond in the rough will always shine.

It wasn't that one could only shine by having a job in the Guild.

Like them, they weren't qualified to apply for Guild jobs, couldn't live inside the Guild, and couldn't get the Guild's protection... but they could earn money with their own hands.

To support their families, they would go into the forest and fight fierce beasts, not even fearing death!

Chu Feiyue died that way.

But so what?

Were they inferior just because they didn't belong to the Guild?

Not at all.

In fact, don't look at how aloof those people in the Guild are, thinking how amazing they are for having a job; in reality, people living inside the Wall still look down on them.

The chain of contempt exists everywhere.

The people in the Guild thought they were at the top of the chain of contempt, so they fiercely looked down on these wandering martial artists outside the Guild.

Little did they know that in the eyes of the people within the Wall, those in the Guild were also not presentable.

"Brother Xiong, Sister Wen, why are you here? Please, have a seat quickly." After thinking it through, Zhuang Sanming smiled and invited Xiong Mao and Wen Hui into the house.

Seeing Xiong Mao and Wen Hui sit down, Father Zhuang and Mother Zhuang felt even more whole body trembling.

The Axe Gang Leader and... The Axe Gang Leader's wife were right in front of them; they were scared!

They heard that the new Axe Gang Leader was a ruthless killer who wouldn't bat an eye; if they accidentally provoked him... their heads might be moved on the spot!

So Father Zhuang and Mother Zhuang were very reserved, not knowing whether to stand or sit.

"Uh, Sanming, I suddenly remembered I had soup simmering at home; I need to go back quickly..."

Father Zhuang finally couldn't hold back; Xiong Mao's aura was too strong!

He was worried that if he didn't leave soon, he would be scared to pee on the spot.

"Yes, yes, yes, I simmered soup before I left; I almost forgot, Sanming, we have to go now, we'll visit you again next time."

Mother Zhuang also wanted to run out.

Father Zhuang and Mother Zhuang bickered for a while, and finally decided that both of them would help Zhuang Siwei go back.

"Wait."

Just as they were about to sneak away, Zhuang Sanming suddenly spoke.

"Wh-what is it?" Father Zhuang turned around with a forced smile, "Hehe... uh, Sanming, we're really in a hurry, just let us go back first."

His lips were trembling as he said this.

Xiong Mao thought, am I that scary?

Wen Hui seemed to have read his mind, patted his shoulder, shook her head at him, and sighed.

Of course, he was scary.

But that was to outsiders.

Towards his own people, Xiong Mao had always been very loyal.

Xiong Mao looked up at Zhuang Sanming.

He was asking for Zhuang Sanming's opinion, as this was Zhuang Sanming's family matter.

"Alright, since you're in a hurry to leave, I won't see you out," Zhuang Sanming said indifferently.

"Ah, yes, yes, yes, no need to see us out, no need to see us out, we're leaving now, leaving now."

Father Zhuang didn't expect Zhuang Sanming to actually be willing to let them leave, so he quickly pulled Zhuang Siwei up, no longer bothering to support him, and dragged him directly out.

"Quick, quick, quick, let's go quickly."

"Dad, my arm... don't pull, ah, it hurts so much..." Zhuang Siwei was dragged on the ground by his arm; he was already injured, and now it was even more uncomfortable.

But Father Zhuang couldn't care less about these things now, only wanting to run away quickly.

That was The Axe Gang Leader!

The legendary fierce and evil demon who killed without batting an eye!!

If he caught them, their family of three would be finished!

And so, in a flash, Zhuang Siwei's family disappeared without a trace.

Meanwhile, inside the Su Family's house, Zhuang Sanming suddenly came before Xiong Mao and Wen Hui, bowed with clasped fists and said, "Brother Xiong, Sister Wen, I want to join the Axe Gang, I wonder if it's possible..."

"Yes! Of course, it is!"

Xiong Mao didn't expect Zhuang Sanming to suddenly come to his senses; he beamed with joy and quickly stepped forward to say, "I told you, the Axe Gang's door is always open for you. Don't worry, I will definitely find you a suitable position and will not mistreat you!"

Wen Hui was also very happy; the Axe Gang was currently in a state of disrepair and was in dire need of talent.

Zhuang Sanming joining now was like sending charcoal in snowy weather.

"Sanming, you..." Father Su was a little surprised.

"Uncle, I've understood," Zhuang Sanming sighed and said, "Although the Mall's job is good, I don't want you all to suffer the cold shoulders of others because of me."

"Perhaps I should have joined the Axe Gang from the beginning; that way, those neighbors wouldn't look at us this way."

Actually, Zhuang Sanming hadn't thought about joining the Axe Gang at first; when he first met Xiong Mao, his biggest wish was to enter the Guild's Alchemy Hall, work his way up, and eventually become a secretary to the Alchemy Hall manager.

At that time, that was his biggest dream.

Even later, when he collaborated with Ximen Chuifeng and others, planning to help Xiong Mao become The Axe Gang Leader, he only thought about being able to rely on the Axe Gang in the future.

He never thought about joining.

However, Su Duo's death changed this idea.

On the day Su Duo died, he actually thought about joining the Axe Gang regardless of everything, to protect the people he wanted to protect.

But at that time, Mother Su was crying so much, and Zhuang Sanming was worried that Father Su and Mother Su wouldn't accept his deep connection with the Axe Gang, which was why he refused Xiong Mao's invitation.

Now it seems... Father Su and Mother Su weren't unable to accept it; on the contrary, if he didn't join the Axe Gang, Father Su and Mother Su would be implicated by him and bullied by others in the Guild.

Clearly, his original intention was to protect Father Su and Mother Su!

They were Su Duo's relatives, and also his relatives.

His strength alone was too small; he could directly confront Zhuang Siwei's family and cut ties with them, but what about those neighbors, Father Su and Mother Su's colleagues?

They would only escalate things.

Sometimes, using violence to curb violence is the best method.

"Good, since you've thought it through, we support you." Father Su and Mother Su both expressed agreement with Zhuang Sanming's idea.

Their previous parenting style for Su Duo was hands-off, and now for Zhuang Sanming, they also didn't want to interfere too much.

When children grow up, their wings should naturally harden.

Moreover, Zhuang Sanming was a person with his own ideas; he could bear the consequences of his own choices.

"Thank you." Zhuang Sanming was truly grateful that they understood.

He bowed deeply to Father Su and Mother Su: "I will set off for the Axe Gang today. Aunt, Uncle, if you are willing to come with me, we will live there from now on. If you want to stay in the Guild, then take this employment notice. Unfortunately, there's only one; I'll talk to them and see if we can swap it for someone else."

He had planned both paths for Father Su and Mother Su.