The destiny of all heavens begins in the Red Chamber

Jia Huan never expected that he would become a four-bag disciple of the Beggars' Sect by virtue of this achievement.

At least at this point, his status within the gang was commensurate with that of the clan leader.

Before, he was just a joke in the branch. Did you really think he didn't know that?

However, as time went by, and with the Hua Rong Xiang Tang developing well, some of the senior disciples in the branch began to have the idea of ​​reaping the benefits.

The excuse was easy to find: Jia Huan was only a third-class disciple before, so becoming the head of a county incense shop was still a bit of a stretch.

But now, the situation is completely different, and Jia Huan doesn't need to worry about that at all.

Of course, he had never worried about his position. It was just that he had done a good job for the gang, and the senior disciples of the branch couldn't openly take it away.

Knowing that Zhang Jingbie had been very busy lately, and also because he didn't like the power struggles and infighting atmosphere at the branch, he quickly took his leave.

After the story of Swordsman begins, Zhang Jinbie first appears at Liu Zhengfeng's "washing his hands of his life" ceremony.

At that time, he was already the vice leader of the Beggars' Sect, a renowned first-class master in the martial arts world.

At this time, Zhang Jinbie was already a seventh-bag disciple of the Beggars' Sect, and his martial arts skills had reached a near-first-class level, so he naturally began to compete for the position of vice leader.

However, taking it a step further is not so simple.

The internal conflicts within the Beggars' Sect are quite serious; if things go wrong, it could very well fall apart.

Jia Huan didn't bother with any of that. That's the good thing about being in the martial arts world: as long as you're strong enough and don't reveal any obvious weaknesses, it's not so easy for anyone, whether they're your own people or outsiders, to deliberately target you.

Just as they returned to the City God Temple, the site of the incense hall, a strange message arrived.

The leader of the Jianghe Gang, who had just undergone three days of labor reform at the dock, invited Jia Huan to meet him on the river.

Is this... done?

Jia Huan readily agreed, wanting to know what the other party was really thinking.

As for whether there will be any danger, isn't that a joke?

His cultivation of the Hunyuan Gong was carried out step by step, but his already familiar breathing techniques had already allowed his physical fitness to start striving towards the peak state of an ordinary person again.

Because of the dangers of the world of Swordsman, he did not allow his physical abilities to gradually improve and naturally reach a transcendent level, as was the case in the world of Dream of the Red Chamber.

After his body returned to normal, he began practicing Qi and Blood Martial Arts.

With his martial arts prowess, he easily reached the Transformation Realm.

With the basic lightness skill provided by the Beggars' Sect, crossing the river is quite easy.

As long as the body's vital energy and blood remain strong, it can continue to travel on the river.

With such methods, how could we possibly worry about the Jianghe Gang members playing tricks during our meeting?

When the appointed time arrived, Jia Huan, along with two brothers from the incense hall, took a boat directly to the middle of the river.

The Jianghe Gang leader, whom they had just released, had been waiting by boat for quite some time.

Upon seeing Jia Huan arrive, the man's expression became extremely unnatural, clearly indicating that Jia Huan had left a significant shadow on him.

However, he still managed a warm smile, exchanged a few pleasantries, and got straight to the point.

As Jia Huan had expected, the collaboration was exactly what he had envisioned.

In fact, he was mentally prepared for this!

Originally, when the leader of the Jianghe Gang was still undergoing labor reform at Huarong Wharf, he instructed the Xiangtang brothers to arrange reliable people to whisper some things in his ear.

The content is simple: it expresses disdain for the Jianghe Gang's actions, acknowledging that they possess a treasure trove of knowledge yet remain oblivious.

Jianli, where the Jianghe Gang is located, is across the river from Huarong, where Xiangtang is located. They can easily trade and complement each other's resources, and the profits from such trade alone would be substantial.

Previously, this kind of business was completely controlled by local gentry and powerful families. Neither Huarong Xiangtang nor Jianghe Gang had such awareness or ideas.

Of course, the dead ghost Wu Xiangzhu's abilities were mediocre, and he was only focused on making quick money through crooked means. He was no match for the local gentry and powerful families in Huarong, so let's not mention him.

But after Jia Huan became the leader of Huarong Incense, the situation changed drastically.

Under his leadership and management, the incense hall's reach extended to the lowest levels of society, giving it considerable influence among the common people. Coupled with the incense hall's military support, this was more than enough.

They could easily make substantial profits through trade in goods via the Yangtze River.

Only with enough money and supplies can the incense hall develop at an increasingly faster pace.

For example, providing medicinal meals and baths to formal disciples of the incense hall to assist their cultivation!

The Beggars' Sect is, after all, a Jianghu (江湖, the martial arts world) gang that values ​​strength above all else; it doesn't have many shady dealings.

Once a disciple reaches a certain level of skill, they will naturally be promoted to the corresponding position.

Fortunately, Jia Huan has extensive experience in martial arts instruction, and could even be considered a master.

Barring any major unforeseen events, if Jia Huan is given five years to gradually accumulate experience and refine his skills, Hua Rong Xiang Tang, while not necessarily capable of cultivating top-tier martial arts masters, should certainly be able to produce second-tier ones.

The second-rate martial arts master in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, even at the level of Linghu Chong after the story begins, is already quite formidable, comparable to the core elite disciples of the Five Mountains Sword Sect.

By then, if Jia Huan couldn't rise to the top ranks of the Beggars' Sect, his personally trained group of trusted brothers would not stand for it. This was a perfectly legitimate and open conspiracy.

However, if you want to train your subordinates, various resources are indispensable.

In fact, Jia Huan felt that the Six Doors and the Embroidered Uniform Guard were more in line with his needs!

After all, these two powerful agencies under the imperial court possess an absolutely massive amount of resources!

He was even confident that he could use massive resources to mass-produce top-tier martial arts masters!

Unfortunately, both the Six Doors and the Embroidered Uniform Guard were government agencies, rife with power struggles and intrigue, which Jia Huan had no interest in getting involved in.

Therefore, the only way to make money is to cooperate with gangs in the martial arts world.

Soon, Jia Huan reached an agreement with the leader of the Jianghe Gang, and the two gangs would then engage in trade.

It's not that fancy. It's basically just shipping the specialties from Jianli, where the Jianghe Gang is located, directly over here by ship, and then shipping the specialties from Huarong back, making a profit from the price difference.

Of course, even though it's just a business spanning the river, most small business owners wouldn't dare to get involved.

The collection of local specialties alone is something that small merchants cannot accomplish.

Although the urban class developed quite well in the mid-to-late Ming Dynasty, it had not yet reached the point of a major explosion in productivity, where all kinds of goods and specialties were readily available.

In other words, local specialties and commodities that could be sold for money, unless they had very low profit margins and unstable supply, were basically monopolized by landlords and gentry.

The Beggars' Sect's Huarong Xiangtang and the Jianghe Gang happened to have such strength, which laid the foundation for cooperation; otherwise, it would all be empty talk.

"Master Jia, it's a pleasure doing business with you!"

The leader of the Jianghe Gang breathed a sigh of relief and gave Jia Huan a fake smile.

"Hehe, I hope you can keep your promise!"

Jia Huan chuckled softly, nodded, and prepared to leave.

After all, there had been some unpleasantness before, and if they continued to stay together, the other person would probably feel quite awkward.

Helping others is helping yourself; why make everyone unhappy?

Just as he was about to leave, the leader of the Jianghe Gang suddenly said, "Master Jia, I have a Taoist priest from Wudang who wants to meet you!"

As he said this, his eyes flickered, and he seemed quite uneasy.

It was as if they were afraid that Jia Huan would refuse and delay the big boss's business.

That's it!

Jia Huan suddenly realized that he had been wondering why the Jianghe Gang leader's behavior was so illogical. It turned out that he had been instructed by a Taoist priest from the Wudang Sect.

If it were him, even if he had just been humiliated and his desire for greater benefits hadn't blinded him to hatred, he wouldn't have taken the initiative to make an invitation so soon.

Just kidding. Even if the Jianghe Gang is just a small county-level gang, it still has its pride, okay?

If Jia Huan hadn't been confident that his martial arts skills were enough to overpower his opponent, he certainly wouldn't have come over so easily.

"Oh, I didn't expect a Taoist priest from Wudang to come in person. I must go and pay him a visit!"

Jia Huan narrowed his eyes slightly, and under the other party's expectant and apprehensive gaze, he nodded and said, "Then let's go see him. Don't keep the Taoist priest waiting too long!"

The leader of the Jianghe Gang was overjoyed. Without saying a word, he personally rowed the boat, taking Jia Huan's fishing boat directly back to the dock under his control. An old Taoist priest in a blue robe could be clearly seen waiting for a long time.

"I don't know what to call him?"

Once the fishing boat docked, Jia Huan leaped up and took a few strides to the old Taoist priest.

The old Taoist priest had a very dignified and otherworldly appearance, the kind that could easily intimidate people.

"I didn't expect you to be so young, but I wonder about your strength?"

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The two figures collided suddenly!

Wudang Mian Zhang (Cotton Palm) can be described as subtle and exquisite. Mian means soft; Taoism believes that the softest thing is the hardest.

This palm technique balances strength and gentleness, yin and yang in harmony, neither stiff nor stagnant. It appears soft and boneless, yet it is actually powerful beneath its gentleness. The saying "the hard is easily broken, while the soft prevails" embodies the Taoist truth of overcoming the hard with the soft.

When the palm strikes, it's like cotton wool fluttering in the wind; the body moves with the palm as if a spring breeze caresses the willows.

Taizu Long Fist is fierce and domineering, with every move carrying the bloody aura of the battlefield.

Its intensity, when pushed to its extreme, becomes somewhat ethereal.