Starting with fishing, I've traversed a chaotic world of demons and martial arts.

He lay on the ground and answered honestly:

My name is Zheng Yong...

From the Muddy Waters Gang, Caiyi Hall.

He is the deputy head of Caiyitang!

Besides our Caiyi Hall, the Hunshui Gang also has the Shuisha Hall and the Anying Hall!

There are three branches in total!

Li Tianxing nodded:

"I see. What do the other two branches of your Muddy Waters Gang do?"

"The Water Killing Hall is responsible for piracy on water and is an expert in naval warfare."

The Shadow Hall is primarily responsible for intelligence gathering and assassinations.

"Hmm, your Muddy Waters Gang is quite famous in Tianjin?"

"It's alright. Although it's not a top-tier power, it still has a place!"

However, recently, he has been targeted by the Canal Gang, and life is not as good as before!

The most famous gang in Jinhai City is still the Cao Gang!

Recently, a new gang has emerged called the Azure Dragon Society, and it's gaining momentum very quickly!

Li Tianxing nodded, then recalled the scene of being kidnapped by river bandits on the waterway...

"I wonder if the group that kidnapped me is the Canal Gang or the Green Dragon Society?"

Or perhaps it's another gang!

It seems the waterway forces around Tianjin...

It's a mess!

There's a lack of someone who can unify and integrate things!

Let's see if I can get a chance to leverage the power of the Muddy Waters Gang.

Let's integrate the Tianjin-Shanghai waterway!

Li Tianxing continued to ask:

"Who is the leader of your Muddy Waters Gang...?"

What kind of strength is it?

Where is the headquarters of the Muddy Waters Gang located?

Zheng Yong, lying on the ground, replied:

"Our leader is very powerful!"

It should be the peak of the third realm, the Condensation Realm!

As for our Muddy Waters Gang headquarters, it is located in the middle of Shili Street!

A place called Hunshui Restaurant...

The overall layout of Tianjin can be divided into five parts.

The Jinhai Wharf area where Li Tianxing is currently located is one of them.

Shili Street is a main street in the dock area.

Besides the Tianjin Port area, there's also the Bund commercial area...

The old city, the barracks area in the northern suburbs, and the slums on the south bank.

The Bund commercial district was a former concession of Tianjin.

It contained buildings such as foreign firms and mansions, and was mostly inhabited by foreigners and wealthy people.

The old town is where the locals of Tianjin and Haikou gather.

This area includes local forces in Jinhai and the territories of some gangs.

The Feng family's army was entrenched in the barracks area in the northern suburbs.

There are military camps, armories, training grounds, and so on.

It can be described as the stronghold of the Feng family in Luanyang Province!

As for the South Bank slums, they were inhabited by homeless people and laborers.

The last area, the Jinhai Wharf, was a place where goods were transported via waterways.

Tianjin Port Area, Bund Commercial Area, Old City Area, Northern Suburbs Military Barracks Area, and Southern Bank Slum Area.

In total, there are five major regions!

Li Tianxing rested his chin on his hand:

"The peak of the third realm, the Condensation Realm?"

This level of skill is practically the ceiling in Anlan County.

Li Tianxing stood up:

"I didn't sever your Achilles tendon, so get back home yourself!"

Tomorrow I'll visit the headquarters of your Muddy Waters Gang in Shili Street...

I'll spare your life.

You should think carefully about what to say when you get back.

"Your gang leader should wait for me obediently!"

Zheng Yong asked in confusion:

Why did you spare my life?

Li Tianxing smiled slightly:

"Of course it's because I'm kind-hearted and don't like killing!"

"Get out of here while I'm in a good mood!"

Li Tianxing naturally wouldn't reveal his true thoughts to the other party.

Zheng Yong was no longer puzzled upon hearing this.

He quickly got up from the ground, turned around and left.

"etc!"

Li Tianxing suddenly shouted.

Zheng Yong stopped in his tracks, his expression changing drastically.

He thought Li Tianxing was going to back out!

Li Tianxing did not back down, but simply pointed to the knife on the ground:

"Take your knife with you!"

Zheng Yong smiled wryly:

"But you've already severed my tendons..."

How do I hold the knife?

Li Tianxing kicked the knife on the ground:

"I don't care, figure it out yourself!"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yong sighed.

He had no choice but to lie prone on the ground, open his mouth with difficulty, and pick up the knife with his teeth.

Zheng Yong was filled with shame and indignation.

Because he looks like a dog right now!

Seeing this, Li Tianxing grinned:

"Not bad, not bad at all, not too stupid."

You have come to steal money today, which is a capital offense.

However, I'll spare your life by severing two of your tendons.

If you act quickly, you might still be able to reconnect the tendons.

Although it can't be fully restored, it's better than having no hand at all!

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yong no longer hesitated.

He got up from the ground, jumped with all his might, and leaped out of the yard.

They disappeared into the night.

Li Tianxing watched his departing figure and murmured softly:

"The Muddy Waters Gang, is it...?"

I'll go wade into your muddy waters tomorrow!

Even if the leader of the Muddy Waters Gang is at the peak of the third realm of Condensation Realm.

With the enhancement of the demonic soul and the protection of the water ripples...

If I want to leave, he can't stop me!

Moreover, I could potentially become an asset to them.

There should be talk!

……

the next day.

Ten-mile street, the headquarters of the Muddy Water Gang.

The leader of the Muddy Waters Gang sat in a grand chair and glanced at the knife that Zheng Yong had "carried" back last night, which was placed on the table!

The nicks from being crushed by fingers were still faintly visible on the blade!

The gang leader turned to look at Zheng Yong.

At this time, Zheng Yong's hands were already bound with straps.

Thanks to the timely rescue last night, his tendons have been reattached, but his dexterity is much lower than before!

After listening to Zheng Yong's report, the gang leader remained silent for a long time:

"You are at the peak of the Blood Bone Realm!"

He was merely a marrow nourisher in the Blood Bone Realm...

Their strength is one level lower than yours.

But you were getting completely dominated by him?!

Zheng Yong answered honestly:

"Yes, Boss!"

The leader of the Muddy Waters Gang asked in confusion:

"He was new to Jinhai, and instead of killing you, he spared your life!"

Zheng Yong said listlessly:

"Yes, that kid's kung fu is extremely strange!"

"Whether it's speed, strength, or reaction time, they're far superior to me!"

The leader of the Muddy Waters Gang glanced at him:

"You're a complete waste of space. Why didn't you investigate beforehand?"

Zheng Yong lowered his head:

"Boss, I have been observing him for three days."

In these three days, I could only tell that he was a trained martial artist, but I couldn't discern his actual strength.

I thought he was a martial artist who hadn't entered the country, so I let my guard down!

The leader of the Muddy Waters Gang tapped the table lightly with his finger:

"Since he spared your life, it means he intends to befriend our Muddy Waters Gang."

Several forces on the waterways are now vying for power.

It would be a good thing to get his help.

I'll wait here for him and see what he really wants!

Zheng Yong reminded him:

"Boss, this kid is new to Jin Hai and has a mysterious background. You'd better be careful!"

The gang leader squeezed his long, slender fingers:

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing!"

……

The sun was high in the sky, making the water surface appear white.

Shili Street in the Jinhai Wharf area.

Li Tianxing was alone, dressed in black.

He walked slowly down the street, wearing cloth shoes.

"I didn't expect that Shili Street is not far from where I live."

I'm new to Tianjin, and these past few days I've been busy studying the "Compendium of Materia Medica" and repairing the house...

There wasn't even time to wander around.

When I have time, I'll try to find out about Xu Xinyue.

I went to pay my respects at Xu's Pharmacy.

I want to open a clinic. If I can get Xu Xinyue's support, things should go much more smoothly!

Besides inquiring about Xu Xinyue's whereabouts...

I also need to find Duan Changfeng, whom Hei Yan mentioned, and learn spear techniques from him!

And then there's my senior sister, whom I've never met...

Whereabouts of Ji Yuhan!

It seems she came to Jinhai City a long time ago…

Li Tianxing pondered his future plans in his mind...

They walked towards the center of Shili Street.

A little while later...

Then he saw the four big characters "Hunshui Restaurant"!

Li Tianxing looked up at the plaque.

"This should be it..."

Let's go in and take a look!