Chapter 329: Full Mobilization

With great rewards comes great courage!

Wangchuan, although not particularly concerned about the money, had many subordinates depending on him. He had to focus on the task at hand and ensure the Ouyang family's fleet was safely escorted.

Wangchuan immediately sent a carrier pigeon to summon Fei Zai to the county office and gave him some instructions.

Then, he logged off and contacted Wang Yuehui, Hong Kaibao, Bai Yuhui, and Lin Xun.

The four of them arrived at Wangchuan's room and sat down side by side on the sofa.

"Hall Master!"

"Senior Brother!"

It had been several days since they had last met, and everyone seemed more mature.

Lin Xun had been in charge of the Huishui County branch for a while and had gained some influence and composure after the Blood Moon incident. He had also reached the second rank.

Wang Yuehui, now handling various affairs at the Three-Harmony Branch, had grown from being the head steward to becoming the deputy leader. His confidence had increased.

Hong Kaibao, during this period, had diligently cultivated 《Xuanwu Art》, and his overall condition had noticeably improved. He had reached the second rank martial artist level after mastering internal energy.

Bai Yuhui had cultivated 《Xuanwu Art》 for a longer time.

Since taking over the Blacklong County branch, he had more money and resources at his disposal. He had essentially replicated Wangchuan's earlier methods in Huishui County—recruiting and training martial artists, setting up training grounds—and now he was seeing some results, though his face carried a bit more weariness.

After all!

Fighting on one's own in a foreign land wasn’t easy.

Just the constant vigilance at night was enough to make things much harder than in the Three-Harmony Branch.

"Yuhui, how does it feel to be a branch leader outside?"

Wangchuan smiled at Bai Yuhui.

The latter couldn't help but sigh.

"After a month, although I’ve gained more money and resources, bought some martial arts manuals, I can’t sleep well at night, afraid that the Beggar Sect or Five Poisons Sect might sneak in and attack the branch. Also, dealing with local forces and officials takes up a lot of time and energy. It’s a trade-off..."

"I wish I had people like Er Gou or Zhao Heipi to assist me."

"Senior Brother, you’re really lucky."

Bai Yuhui vented his frustrations.

Wangchuan chuckled:

"I told you long ago to focus on cultivating your own team, so why hasn’t it been done yet?"

"It’s not that easy."

"These gang members are all sneaky, not like Zhao Heipi, who is so upright... Sigh, well, it depends on the opportunity. I just haven’t found the right one yet."

Bai Yuhui now understood. Thinking he could do it was one thing, but actually putting it into practice was full of uncertainties.

At least up to now, he had only recruited a few capable subordinates. He hadn’t found someone like Chen Ergou, Zhao Heipi, or Wang Yuehui yet...

"By the way, Senior Brother, the reason you called us here, is there something important?"

Bai Yuhui decisively changed the topic.

Wangchuan took a deep breath and revealed the news about the Ouyang family's large fleet needing escort:

"For this operation, if you're willing to participate, I’ll guarantee twenty taels of gold for each of you. If any battles occur, the Caobang will handle the compensation."

"Twenty taels of gold! Of course, we’ll do it! Why wouldn't we?!"

The profit from this job was worth a whole day’s earnings for an entire branch! There was no reason not to take it!

Lin Xun was the first to respond.

"How many people do you need, Wangchuan? Just say the word, I can send all the brothers from the branch to help with the escort."

Lin Xun knew that Wangchuan wouldn’t ask for help unless it was something important, so he must fully support this request.

"Right!"

Bai Yuhui responded second:

"Senior Brother has given us the task, and we must support it from the Blacklong County side."

"I’ll follow Senior Brother’s orders and take action!"

The two branch leaders agreed.

With Fei Zai already preparing, the three branches along the downstream waters were all set.

Wang Yuehui and Hong Kaibao didn’t need to voice their agreement.

Currently, Wangchuan was still the leader of the Three-Harmony Branch.

What Wangchuan said was an order!

Both of them knew that since the Hall Master had said they would fully assist with the escort, the Three-Harmony Branch would undoubtedly be a key force in the operation.

Wang Yuehui spoke:

"Hall Master."

"Recently, we’ve recruited a batch of official martial artists and first-rank martial artists... We can deploy 80 first-rank martial artists and 120 official martial artists for the escort! We’ll leave behind some people at the branch, and the rest can form a patrol team to strengthen control over the waters."

Wang Yuehui reported without hurry.

Lin Xun was astonished:

"Two hundred official martial artists for combat power, and you can still organize a patrol fleet?" He now had a deeper understanding of the strength and depth of the Three-Harmony Branch.

Back when the Yulong Gang was at its peak, they had only a handful of first-rank martial artists...

Wangchuan’s branch alone seemed to have at least over a hundred first-rank martial artists.

No wonder the Caobang dared to challenge the world’s top gang!

Impressive!

"When the time comes, I’ll personally lead the team here from the branch."

"At least four second-rank martial artists and sixty first-rank martial artists will be mobilized. In addition, I’ll arrange for a group of official martial artists and quasi-martial artists to join the escort!"

"The Three-Harmony Branch people will go with me to the county’s border waters for the reception."

"The rest of the patrol teams from the other docks will clear the way."

"Understood!"

Lin Xun unconsciously spoke with a tone of respect.

Wangchuan confirmed the specific time, location, and important details, and then Wang Yuehui and Hong Kaibao left.

Lin Xun stayed behind and couldn’t help but ask:

"Wangchuan, give me a straight answer: have you already broken through to the third rank?"

"Yes."

Wangchuan smiled slightly and said:

"That’s why I’ll personally lead the team for this escort. If anything goes wrong, we’ll go bankrupt."

The last sentence was said jokingly.

Lin Xun sized him up and clicked his tongue:

"No wonder when you walked in, I could feel that your aura is completely different now. Just like when Captain Bai reached the third rank—impossible to read, but feels very powerful."

"I heard that Captain Bai could personally teach the 《Five-Finger Rapid Flick Technique》 when he was at the third rank... Wangchuan, when you’ve mastered your technique, let me have one too."

Wangchuan froze for a moment:

"《Five-Finger Rapid Flick Technique》 was indeed created by Captain Bai."

"I..."

"One day, I’ll develop the third-rank internal arts manual 《Xuanwu Art》, which will be just as good, if not better, than Captain Bai’s technique."

Wangchuan smiled faintly.

"Wait until I’ve fully cultivated, and one day, I’ll give you a martial arts manual."

"Good!"

Lin Xun waved his hand to bid farewell.

In the room, only Bai Yuhui remained.

Wangchuan closed the door.

"How is your sister doing on the coast?"

"At first, it was a mess over there. The people were scattered, and it took a lot of time to gather them. My sister was even forced into some gang battles, but luckily, she managed to suppress them. However, things are definitely tougher there than here."

"…"

"Mainly, the gold-farming team in the studios isn’t functioning properly. The land-clearing team needs to be reassembled and trained, and there’s no one to support them. They’re taking on tasks just to make money, but it’s hard since they don’t know the area."

Bai Yuhui spoke heavily.

Hearing this, Wangchuan took out his phone and directly dialed Captain Bai's number.