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124　　This is the demeanor of a big boss.

　　It's also the boss's face.

　　The officers led the way, and Peng Shizhong led the group directly into the city. At this time, Si Xi continued, "Fifth Master, this is the West City, which belongs to our fishing gang's territory."

　　"West City."

　　Chen Jie took note and followed Sixi to continue, "This Mianshui County is divided into four districts, east, south, west and north, which are respectively managed by the Fishing Gang, the Shipping Gang, and other small gangs."

　　"Among them, our fishing gang mainly manages three streets in West City and North City."

　　"The Cao Gang is in charge of East City and three streets in North City."

　　"As for South City, that's where other small gangs make their livings. Often a street is managed by a gang, and there's no specific boss."

　　As Si Xi spoke, Chen Jie nodded slightly, indicating that he understood. So that's how it is.

　　Sixi followed and said, "As for our White Tiger Hall, we are in charge of the four streets of Yongchang, Heping, Hutou, and Dacaishi in the West City."

　　"They are managed by our hall master's four adopted sons."

　　"In addition, we have a total of 520 brothers in the White Tiger Hall, who are basically in charge of various streets and are managed by the hall master's four adopted sons."

　　After hearing this, Chen Jie nodded slightly, understanding that this was the division of power in the White Tiger Hall.

　　"However, since the hall master likes the Second Master more, the Second Master is currently the most powerful. The entire Heping Street belongs to the Second Master, and the Second Master has the most brothers under him, more than 200 people, almost the number of people of the other three masters combined."

　　"So the gang also calls him Second Master, the Little Master. He takes charge when the Master is not around."

　　Chen Jie narrowed his eyes when he heard this. Zheng Chuan's power was so great.

　　At this time, the carriage passed through a bustling market, where small vendors were everywhere, and this street sold the most food, as if it was a street of life.

　　Ruirui couldn't walk after seeing this scene and his saliva was streaming down his body.

　　"Brother-in-law, brother-in-law, look at the guy selling roast chicken."

　　"Brother-in-law, candied haws."

　　"Brother-in-law, sugar man, selling sugar man!"

　　...

　　This was simply a paradise for Ruirui, who was shouting and yelling. The merchants who saw the two carriages consciously gave way, but they were also curious when they saw the little kid inside shouting and yelling.

　　Chen Jie saw that there were quite a few vendors pushing carts on this street, some selling vegetables, some selling grain and oil, some selling soy sauce and vinegar, some selling cooked food, and some selling firewood.

　　There was no coal gas or natural gas in that era, so firewood was still needed for cooking. If people in the city wanted to burn firewood, they had to buy it from the firewood shop of the Firewood Gang, or the woodcutters had to pay taxes to the Firewood Gang and then go up the mountain to chop firewood and sell it.

　　At this time, Si Xi said, "Fifth Master, this is the big vegetable market, Fourth Master's place."

　　After passing the big vegetable market, we came to a very quiet and spacious street. This street was mostly lined with silk shops, jewelry stores, antique shops, calligraphy and painting shops, cake shops, teahouses, and other high-end shops.

　　At this time, Si Xi said, "This is the most prosperous Heping Street. The second master's property and the annual tax revenue are more than three times that of the largest vegetable markets."

　　After hearing this, Chen Jie nodded slightly. If the big vegetable market is a farmer's market, then this place is similar to the business world.

　　The car continued to move forward, and finally stopped in front of a large house. On the house were three large characters: [White Tiger Hall]

　　"Fifth Master, we have arrived at the White Tiger Hall headquarters!"

　　Si Xi called out Chen Jie!

Chapter 110: Obtaining Divine Power, Improving Strength

　　Byakkodo!

　　Chen Jie got out of the car and wanted to ask Su Yunjin to get out as well, but Si Xi said, "Fifth Master, the White Tiger Hall, it is inconvenient for family members to enter, and you can rest in the car for a while. I will take care of it here, and nothing will happen."

　　After hearing this, Chen Jie also nodded.

　　After saying something to Su Yunjin, the wife nodded and said, "My husband, please go. Ruirui and I are fine."

　　Chen Jie nodded and got out of the car. Hu Zi followed him and walked into Baihu Hall.

　　This is a large courtyard with three entrances. The outer courtyard has a martial arts field and many gang disciples. The second courtyard is home to many civilian staff, such as the accountant and intelligence department.

　　The last courtyard is the main hall of Baihu Hall.

　　It is also the residence of Peng Shizhong.

　　Peng Shizhong never married in his life, so his residence was very simple, but there was a martial arts training ground inside, where he exercised daily.

　　They keep their fists ready and their songs on their lips. Even those masters of Hua Jin dare not slack off easily.

　　"Please stay."

　　Chen Jie and Xiao Hu arrived at the door. In the third courtyard, Peng Shizhong's personal guard stopped them and asked, "Who is Chen Jiusi and Chen Wuye?"

　　Chen Jie said: "I am Chen Jiusi."

　　After hearing this, the personal guard said, "Fifth Master, please come in. As for this brother, please have some tea in the side room."

　　Xiaohu looked at Chen Jie.

　　Chen Jie nodded and said, "Huzi, wait for me here."

　　"Okay, Brother Jiusi."

　　After saying this, Chen Jie followed the guards into the inner courtyard. The decoration of the inner courtyard was different from that of the outer courtyard, and it looked more unique and elegant.

　　"Please come in, Fifth Master. The Hall Master and several masters are waiting for you."

　　Upon hearing this, Chen Jie thought that those masters in charge should be referring to Peng Shizhong's four adopted sons.

　　Thinking of this, Chen Jie had already arrived at the door of the main hall. When he arrived at the door, he heard two people inside reporting to Peng Shizhong.

　　One of them was a fat man with a round figure.

　　The other one was very handsome, wearing scholar's clothes and holding a folding fan, looking like a scholar.

　　At this time, the two were reporting their work of the past two days to Peng Shizhong, and Peng Shizhong nodded slightly after listening.

　　When they said it was almost done, Chen Jiusi, who was standing at the door, said, "Okay, let's not talk about these troubles for now. Jiusi, come in."

　　Chen Jie walked in directly after hearing this.

　　Peng Shizhong stood up and said, "Let me introduce you to my new adopted son, Chen Jiusi."

　　"Jiu Si, let me introduce you to these four people. They will be your sworn brothers from now on. You should know these two. The eldest is Feng Xuan, and the second is Zheng Chuan."

　　Peng Shizhong then continued, "This fat guy is your third brother, Lu Rong."

　　"Fifth brother."

　　The slightly fat Lu Rong nodded slightly at Chen Jie and called him "Fifth Brother".

　　Peng Shizhong followed and said, "This is the fourth brother, Deng Guangming."

　　"Fifth brother."

　　Deng Guangming smiled and clasped his fists towards Chen Jie.

　　Chen Jie returned the greeting: "Fourth brother."

　　After everyone finished greeting each other, Peng Shizhong said, "Well, we are all family from now on, so we should love each other. By the way, the day after tomorrow, I will hold a banquet to recognize Lao Wu, so you all need to contribute as much as possible!"

　　After hearing this, several people clasped their fists and said, "Yes."

　　Then Peng Shizhong looked at Chen Jie and said, "Jiu Si, you can get familiar with the city in the next two days. After three days, I will invite all my friends and relatives to announce that you are my adopted son, Peng Shizhong."

　　After hearing this, everyone said, "Congratulations, Fifth Brother."

　　Even Zheng Chuan clasped his fists in agreement.

　　Peng Shizhong said immediately afterwards: "Okay, leave the planning of the banquet to the eldest brother, the third brother will be responsible for the cooperation, as for the second and fourth brothers, you will mainly handle the corresponding gang affairs in the next two days."

　　"yes."

　　Everyone agreed and stepped back.

　　Chen Jie also wanted to leave, but Peng Shizhong said, "Jiu Si, wait a moment."

　　Chen Jie stopped, Peng Shizhong waved his hand, and someone immediately handed him a bunch of keys and said, "I have a small courtyard in the big vegetable market, which I bought a few years ago. I'm giving it to you as a place to live for the time being."

　　"Thanks..."

　　Chen Jie was in a dilemma. Without a banquet, the relationship would not be considered formally confirmed.

　　But Peng Shizhong obviously treated me as his adopted son, so how should I address him?

　　Peng Shizhong smiled and said, "Call me foster father."

　　"Yes, godfather."

　　Chen Jie readily followed suit and directly called Peng Shizhong his adoptive father.

　　Peng Shizhong said, "Let's go to the martial arts arena with your foster father. He will take a look at your strength."

　　Chen Jie was stunned when he heard this, but he still followed Peng Shizhong into the martial arts arena. There were no outsiders in the martial arts arena and there were guards guarding the door.

　　Peng Shizhong said: "Attack!"

　　Chen Jie hurriedly said: "How dare you fight with my foster father!"

　　Peng Shizhong heard this and said, "What are you afraid of? Come on, use your strongest attack."

　　Chen Jie thought about it and used the Shocking Wave Palm. Peng Shizhong shook his head and said, "Not this one, use the Water Control Palm!"

　　"Um?!"

　　Chen Jie was shocked, but Peng Shizhong laughed and said, "You want to hide it even from your adoptive father?"

　　Chen Jie Lian said: "I dare not."

　　Peng Shizhong said: "You don't need to be so alert. I know your palm technique, the Water Control Palm, and I also know half of it."

　　"Godfather can do that too?"

　　Peng Shizhong smiled and said, "The Water Control Palm comes from the Changchun Kung Fu. After the Medicine King Valley was destroyed, the Changchun Kung Fu was scattered throughout the martial arts world. Later, there was a man named Gu Song who used this set of martial arts to dominate the martial arts world. My master once had an encounter with Gu Song, and they verified each other's martial arts and exchanged half of the Water Control Palm!"

　　"I inherited my master's arsenal, so I naturally have the relevant secret manuals. As soon as you made a move in the ring that day, I saw that you were using the Water Control Palm. Although the Water Control Palm and the Shocking Wave Palm are similar, anyone with some experience can tell the difference at a glance."