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"You...you're the Zhao Dalang from Tokyo who killed the tiger with one punch and caused a great disturbance in Yanggu County?"

Du Qian immediately realized what was happening.

He also knew what Wang Lun was going to do tonight.

Although puzzled as to why Wang Lun was so determined to capture Zhao Dalang from Tokyo

However, because Wang Lun had always been arrogant and self-willed in Liangshan,

Du Qian tried to persuade him, but seeing that Wang Lun wouldn't listen,

So they gave up.

Unexpectedly, Wang Lun had just tricked and captured Zhao Yuan and brought him up the mountain.

He ended up being beheaded!

"Wang Lun, disregarding the code of chivalry, actually dared to attempt to capture me! Send me to the authorities for a reward!"

Zhao Yuan gripped his steel knife, his gaze fixed menacingly on Du Qian.

"Now that I have beheaded him, I wonder what will become of Chief Du?"

"I..."

Du Qian's Adam's apple bobbed, and he hesitated for a moment.

He looked at the severed head in his hand.

Considering Wang Lun's current predicament, it can be said that he brought it all upon himself.

If he hadn't plotted against Zhao Yuan first, things wouldn't have turned out this way!

Thinking of this, Du Qian also abandoned his last shred of loyalty and bowed, saying...

"Wang Lun broke the rules of the outlaw world, and he deserved to die at the hands of Brother Zhao! Du Qian is willing to follow Brother Zhao and join forces at Liangshan!"

"Brother Du Qian, please rise!"

Zhao Yuan quickly stepped forward to help him up.

"Brother Du Qian is a veteran of Liangshan. It is my honor that you think so highly of me! In the future, the great cause of Liangshan will still need Brother Du Qian's continued efforts!"

"Brother, please rest assured, Du Qian will do his best!"

Du Qian hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting; he had already grasped the unspoken meaning in Zhao Yuan's words.

I want Liangshan. You, Du Qian, are a veteran of Liangshan.

Even if I replace Wang Lun, you, Du Qian, will still have a seat on this mountain!

“Brother, there’s still a chaotic battle outside, and many of the henchmen don’t know the details. Please let me take Wang Lun’s head and go quell the unrest!” Du Qian volunteered.

"Go!"

Zhao Yuan nodded: "By the way, if you encounter Chief Song, you can tell him the truth about this place. I think Chief Song is a man of honor and will surely know what to do!"

"Yes!"

After Du Qian responded, he carried Wang Lun's head out of the Hall of Righteousness.

Shouting loudly all the way,

"Listen up, Liangshan heroes! Wang Lun has broken the rules of brotherhood and has been beheaded by Brother Zhao! Everyone, lay down your weapons! Cease fighting and killing!"

At this time, Lin Chong was with Sun An, Lu Zhishen, and the three Ruan brothers.

Because they were worried about Zhao Yuan's safety, they had already attacked and reached Duanjin Pavilion!

Song Wan is directing his men to hold out desperately.

But how could these ragtag soldiers possibly be a match for fierce generals like Lin Chong?

Seeing that his many henchmen were about to be killed and scattered, Song Wan was already lamenting his misfortune!

Just then, Du Qiande's voice was heard.

Song Wan's first reaction was not to feel sorry for Wang Lun.

Instead, I'm relieved that tonight's tragedy can finally come to an end!

This shows Wang Lun's standing among his subordinates!

Even his confidant Song Wan had long harbored many grievances against him!

Seeing Wang Lun's head with his own eyes,

The henchmen were stunned for a moment, then quickly dropped the knives and guns they were holding.

Lin Chong and his men also put away their weapons.

Ruan Xiaoqi stared at Du Qian with wide eyes and asked, "Where is my brother now?"

Du Qian cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards the crowd (to show respect).

"Brother Zhao is currently in the Hall of Righteousness. Instructor Lin knows the way. You all should go there first. After Brother Song Wan and I quell the commotion with Wang Lun's head, we will go and pay our respects to Brother Zhao!"

After Lin Chong led Sun An and the others away,

Song Wan looked at Du Qian but remained silent.

"Brother Song Wan, previously..."

Du Qian recounted the events that had just occurred in the Hall of Righteousness to Song Wanyi.

"Brother Zhao said that Brother Song Wan is also a man of honor, and he should know how to make a decision!"

"Alas, the sins of Heaven may be forgiven, but the sins of oneself are unforgivable!"

Song Wan's expression shifted, and he finally sighed.

"I also wish to follow Brother Zhao!"

"Haha, I knew you could understand that, Brother Song Wan!"

Du Qian burst into laughter.

"Let's go find Zhu Gui first. He's a clever man and won't be buried with that scoundrel Wang Lun! Once we find him, the three of us will go together to pay our respects to Brother Zhao!"

Chapter Seventy-Four: Initial Seating Arrangement in the Hall of Righteousness

When Lin Chong led the group to the Hall of Righteousness...

Looking at Zhao Yuan inside the room,

Lin Chong, his face filled with shame, didn't wait for anyone else to react.

He immediately knelt down and said, "Brother Zhao, Lin Chong almost harmed you!"

"Brother, please get up!"

Zhao Yuan hurriedly helped Lin Chong up.

"It was Wang Lun who plotted against me. What does this have to do with my brother? Even without my brother, he would still have attacked me!"

"Can......"

Lin Chong sighed, "If I had been as decisive as Brother Xiao Qi suggested yesterday and killed Wang Lun, you wouldn't have had to risk your life to come to Liangshan in the middle of the night!"

"Brother, don't overthink it! We're not gods, how could we predict the future?"

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "As long as the final result is good, isn't that enough!"

Lu Zhishen, who was standing nearby, chimed in, "Brother Zhao is right. We have already taken over Liangshan. Brother Zhao is wise and resourceful, so he has become the leader of this stronghold. All of us brothers will also have a seat to sit on. It's a win-win situation!"

The three Ruan brothers standing to the side also had smiles on their faces.

"Haha, now that Brother Zhao has become the leader of the mountain stronghold, I, Xiao Qi, can also become a leader for a while!"

Ruan Xiaoqi said happily, "Even if it's Second Brother, I was originally worried that my family would have nowhere to go after becoming an outlaw, but now it's simple. Just bring my sister-in-law and wife to Liangshan!"

"Instructor Lin, don't overthink it,"

Ruan Xiaoer also said, "Let alone you, even we, who could have imagined that Wang Lun would make a move against Brother Zhao? This matter is not your fault."

With everyone's encouragement, Lin Chong finally let go of his worries.

"After I tried to persuade Wang Lun to accept my brother last night, he refused. After I got back, I told my wife and father-in-law to pack our bags and prepare to go down the mountain to wander the world with my brother!"

Lin Chong said with emotion,

"It's not bad as it is now. Brother Zhao has become the leader of Liangshan, and we are all leaders. We have a place to settle down and live in peace, and Wang Lun is no longer scheming against us every day."

Seeing that everyone was saying he should be the leader of the mountain stronghold,

Since they were all close brothers, Zhao Yuan did not make any empty excuses.

After Du Qian used Wang Lun's head to quell the riot in the mountain stronghold,

After bringing Song Wan and Zhu Gui to the Hall of Gathering Righteousness to pay their respects,

The people then began to arrange their seating.

Sun An did not suggest joining Liangshan.

Since he was a guest, he consciously stepped aside.

Next, Zhao Yuan naturally takes the position of leader.

When it came to the second-in-command position, everyone recommended Lin Chong.

Lin Chong hurriedly declined, saying, "Gentlemen, you mustn't! I only know a little about martial arts and have no wisdom or strategy. How could I possibly be in this position!"

"Instructor Lin, your words are absurd. Your reputation as the instructor of the 800,000 Imperial Guards in Tokyo is renowned throughout the land!"

Lu Zhishen chuckled and advised, "Our skills are all inferior to yours. If we were to shamelessly place ourselves above the instructor, wouldn't we become a laughingstock to the world?"

“Instructor Lin, please don’t refuse. Just now, you led us from the dungeon to this Hall of Righteousness, and you were unstoppable. You have shown the might of Leopard Head. It is only right that you sit in the second seat!” Ruan Xiaoer also said.

Ruan Xiaoqi chimed in, "Instructor Lin, Wang Lun was jealous of your talent and ability, which is why you were relegated to fourth place. You've already become a laughingstock. If you don't take the second seat today, wouldn't that tarnish Brother Zhao's reputation?"

Ruan Xiaowu, Du Qian, Song Wan, and Zhu Gui also successively offered their advice.

Lin Chong couldn't refuse them, so he had no choice but to sit in the second-in-command seat.

Seeing that he was sitting awkwardly, Zhao Yuan spoke frankly and sincerely.

“Brother, you are the instructor of 800,000 Imperial Guards in Tokyo. All the followers of Liangshan will need your training and discipline. This is the foundation of Liangshan’s existence. If you don’t take the second-in-command position, how can you shoulder this heavy responsibility!”

Lin Chong then suddenly realized what was happening and hurriedly bowed to Zhao Yuan.

"I understand your words, brother, and I will do my utmost for Liangshan in the future!"

When it came to choosing a position, everyone recommended Lu Zhishen.

This monk was a carefree person; seeing everyone yielding to him,

Without saying much, he took the third seat.

When it was the fourth seat's turn,

Ruan Xiaoer suddenly spoke up, "Brother, Chief Du Qian is a veteran of the stronghold. It was thanks to him that the riot was quelled in time that Liangshan's strength was not diminished by the infighting. In my opinion, these four chairs should be given to Chief Du Qian!"

Du Qian is an old man from Liangshan, and he has just made another contribution.

Although his skills are not as good as the three Ruan brothers.

But they have the qualifications and the merits.

Zhao Yuan was also having a headache, wondering where to place him.

Unexpectedly, Ruan Xiaoer voluntarily stepped down.

Zhao Yuan observed his expression as he spoke.

Completely calm, without the slightest hint of grievance.

Clearly, they genuinely cared about the counterfeit goods, and I was deeply moved.

“Brother Ruan is right,”

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "Then Brother Du Qian will sit in the fourth seat, and Second Brother Ruan will sit in the fifth seat!"

Du Qian originally thought that Liangshan had changed hands.

The newcomers are all highly skilled individuals.

Given his abilities and achievements, it would be good enough if he could keep his position as leader.