Call Me Mother...

Translator: CinderTL

Wang Gang, who usually didn't stand out, appeared rough on the surface but was actually extremely meticulous. It's true that everyone has their own shining qualities.

After taking one last look at Wang Gang's body on the ground, Xu Sanyan stood up and left without using the small knife to extract his blood and vitality.

It wasn't out of compassion, but rather for safety's sake. A dried-up corpse would be too conspicuous, and if someone noticed something unusual, it would be disastrous. He would start once he was fully prepared.

Returning home,

Xu Sanyan instructed Big Yellow Tooth to dispose of Wang Gang's body and then turned back to his room.

Madam Wu was already waiting in the room, her voluptuous body reclining on the bed, covered only by a thin blanket. Half of her body was exposed, and her legs peeked out from under the blanket.

Her toenails were painted a bright red, playfully wiggling. Her seductive eyes were half-closed, and her lips parted slightly, "Fourth Master…"

"Madam," Xu Sanyan sat on the edge of the bed, reaching his arm under the blanket.

Madam Wu extended her finger, gently pressing it against Xu Sanyan's mouth, whispering into his ear, "Don't call me Madam, call me…"

Xu Sanyan's eyes suddenly burned with passion…

…

The next morning, the rooster's crow in the city heralded the dawn, dispelling the night.

Xu Sanyan moved the arm resting on him, got dressed, and after a quick tidy-up, walked to the gang headquarters.

Shortly after sitting down, Big Yellow Tooth came to report, "Fourth Master, Deputy Leader Xuan Hong of the White Horse Gang requests an audience."

Xu Sanyan frowned. What was he here for?

"Let him in."

Soon, a burly man strode in, his bare arms covered in hair, dressed in a brown brocade robe. At first glance, he looked like a half-evolved ape playing dress-up.

"Hehe, Third Master Xuan, please take a seat," Xu Sanyan stood up and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Greetings, Deputy Leader Xu. Oh, my apologies, I forgot you're already the leader," Xuan Hong replied with a forced smile.

Xu Sanyan's expression remained unchanged, as if he hadn't noticed the disdain in Xuan Hong's tone.

Big Yellow Tooth lowered his head, pretending not to hear. Fourth Master was known for his vindictiveness. If he caught an opportunity, Xuan Hong might not even leave with a whole corpse.

"No matter, what brings Deputy Leader Xuan here?" Xu Sanyan smiled.

"Hehe…" Xuan Hong glanced at the gang members behind him and shook his head, remaining silent.

Xu Sanyan waved his hand, signaling them to leave, "Please speak."

Seeing that only the two of them remained, Xuan Hong no longer held back, "My elder brother said that if Leader Xu lacks talent in management, the White Horse Gang can send some people to assist. Just assistance, the previous conditions remain unchanged."

Xu Sanyan lowered his head in thought. Bai Wuxia's move was likely an attempt to sideline him, leaving him to only collect money and precious medicine each month while handing over everything else to the White Horse Gang.

This wasn't entirely unacceptable. Xu Sanyan had no interest in managing the gang. As long as the precious medicine was supplied monthly, he could focus on other matters.

He nodded, "Very well, please convey my thanks to Leader Bai."

"Leader Xu is wise."

Though Xuan Hong wore a smile, he was inwardly disdainful. This country bumpkin understood nothing and had no idea how profitable the Moon Gazing Pavilion and Yelang Society had been.

Once they took over, within three months, the Guanshan Blade Association would belong to the Bai family.

After seeing Xuan Hong off, Xu Sanyan visited the Zhu residence. As soon as he entered, he heard Zhu Yong's hearty laughter,

"Hahaha, Brother Xu, please take a seat. Someone, bring out my best tea."

Xu Sanyan cupped his hands and smiled, "Brother Zhu, how have you been?"

"Good, good…"

After some small talk, Xu Sanyan got to the point, "I heard you're in charge of the city prison?"

Zhu Yong rubbed his shiny head and whispered, "Brother, are you looking to get someone out?"

Xu Sanyan shook his head, "May I ask, how many prisoners are there?"

"I'm not sure about that, let me ask."

Zhu Yong called someone over and inquired, "About three hundred. What's your plan?"

"I'd like to ask Brother to help me send a few people out of the city each day."

Zhu Yong picked up his teacup and asked, "What do you need them for?"

"To be honest, Brother, I've been raising some people outside, and now I'm short on hands. I'm looking for ways to get more," Xu Sanyan said mysteriously.

Zhu Yong didn't care what Xu Sanyan wanted the prisoners for. He only cared about how much money he could get. He waved his hand, "No problem, I'll tell my deputy. You two can work it out."

"Thank you, Brother. I heard you've been working on some calligraphy lately. I'd like to buy a piece to admire."

"Hahaha, easy, easy…"

Xu Sanyan left the Zhu residence. The deal was settled: thirty thousand taels of silver for three hundred prisoners, with five sent out of the city each day.

On average, one life was worth a hundred taels of silver.

Many of the prisoners weren't even on death row and might be released next year, but… who cared?

Zhu Yong didn't care, and Xu Sanyan cared even less.

…

Xu Sanyan settled down, and two months later.

In the woods outside the city, three soldiers escorted five prisoners. One of them said, "Leader Xu, this is the last batch. There won't be any more tomorrow."

Xu Sanyan took out a few silver notes from his pocket and handed them over, smiling, "You've worked hard these past days. Take this money and treat yourselves to some drinks."

"Thank you, Leader Xu."

The soldier happily accepted the silver notes and left.

Ignoring the prisoners' struggles, Xu Sanyan led them deep into the woods and emerged alone moments later.

After two months of killing and extracting blood droplets, his body had become incredibly strong. Though there was no visible change, his punch now carried the force of ten thousand pounds. Even those in the Celestial Being Realm might not match his strength.

Madam Wu was the one who felt it the most. Her nightly pleas for mercy kept Big Yellow Tooth awake.

Xu Sanyan looked at a thick ancient tree beside him and suddenly threw a punch. With a crisp "crack," the tree snapped, yet his fist remained unscathed.

Xu Sanyan hadn't even used his Inner Qi. His physical strength alone was terrifying!

What puzzled him was how the blood mist from the young man of the Fang family had been activated. Even now, Xu Sanyan hadn't figured it out.

He speculated it might be related to one's state of mind?

With a thought, he summoned his status panel.

[Name: Xu Sanyan]

[Age: 18/87]

[Realm: Mid Stage of Inner Qi]

[Cultivation Method: Supreme Truth and Absolute Stillness Sutra (Initial Stage)]

[Techniques: Blood Demon Corpse Refining Method (Not Yet Mastered)]

[Skills: Perfect Circle Stance (Peak Stage). Three Tigers Subduing Dragon Saber (Mid Stage). Horse Appraisal Technique (Mid Stage). Excavator Maintenance & Repair (Initial Stage)…]

[Vitality: 20]

He had accumulated twenty points of Vitality!

Yesterday, Bai Wuxia sent four precious medicines, Zhao Zhongyang sent two, and the Ginseng Gang sent three. Combined with the monthly automatic increase of one point, it totaled ten points.

After two months, he had twenty points!

Without hesitation, Xu Sanyan sat cross-legged and focused on the plus sign next to his realm.

Upgrade!

The "Vitality" on the panel instantly evaporated by fourteen points.

A flood of cultivation insights poured into his mind, and many previously unclear aspects of his cultivation method became crystal clear.

His body's strength reached a new level, and his punch now carried the force of twenty thousand pounds!

The Inner Qi in his meridians was also greatly replenished. In combat, he no longer needed to worry about Inner Qi consumption.

After a long while, Xu Sanyan exhaled deeply, slowly opening his eyes, and said with excitement,

"Inner Qi Peak!"

(End of the Chapter)

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