Chapter 21 The Iron-Forging Loyal Friend
Chapter 21 The Iron-Forging Loyal Friend
I used to be able to send you to a martial arts school.
Reasonable! Absolutely reasonable!
"Brother, my name is Ghost Foot. I've practiced leg techniques for several years. I'll do whatever you say."
It's considered a discovery.
While novice loyalists are strong, they don't have any particularly outstanding characteristics, while intermediate loyalists, building upon the foundation laid by novice loyalists, have each acquired a unique set of skills.
Then I looked at the last person.
The man had a simple and honest face, but he was the strongest in the body, and he was holding a large iron hammer that seemed capable of killing a person with a single blow.
"Brother, my name is Hammerhead. I haven't practiced any kung fu, I've only worked as a blacksmith for a few years. I hope you won't mind."
Despite being the strongest, he was the only one of the three who had never practiced martial arts.
"Blacksmithing?"
However, Ye Tian's interest only grew stronger.
"Can it be used to make weapons?"
"Of course." Hammerhead nodded without thinking it over.
Ye Tian's interest grew even stronger, and he immediately drew the Hundred-Forged Blade from his waist.
"Can I use this?"
Hammer didn't answer immediately; after taking the Hundred-Forged Blade, he examined it carefully.
"What a fine knife!"
With Hammerhead's discerning eye, he could immediately tell that this was an excellent knife of superior quality. He tapped the back of the blade lightly twice with his fingers before returning the Hundred-Forged Knife to Ye Tian.
"It's possible, but it requires a lot of materials and takes a lot of time."
In other words, you can fight as long as you have enough materials.
"Hahaha!"
Having received Hammerhead's reply, Ye Tian smiled with even greater satisfaction.
"It doesn't need to be made to this quality. Just follow this shape, as long as it doesn't break easily, it'll be fine."
Among the many sword shapes, the Tang Hengdao is one of the most beautiful and is loved by many.
"That's no problem!"
Hammerhead immediately agreed. If it didn't need to reach the quality of a hundred-times-forged knife, Hammerhead could easily forge such a knife.
"Excellent! With my three brothers helping me, I'm truly like a tiger with wings!"
In this day and age, the weapons business is also quite profitable.
At most, iron ore might be hard to find, but Mei Yongning had mentioned that the Blackwater Gang had branches that sold iron ore. With the hammer, Ye Tian could definitely develop his own weapons business.
As for Iron Fist and Ghost Foot, these two have trained in martial arts, and their skills are definitely above those of ordinary boxers.
"You two come with me first. As for the hammer, I'll build a forge specifically for you in a few days, and then I'll hand it over to you."
"I will obey your orders, elder brother!"
None of the three had any objections.
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At noon on the second day.
Lei Tang and his group, surrounding an elderly man, walked out of a restaurant.
As expected, the next day, Red Serpent brought people to negotiate. However, there was a reason for this: Poison Fang had killed Lei Tang's nephew, Lei Lu, first, which led to what happened next.
Even though the Red-banded Serpent was aggressive, it still didn't gain much benefit when trying to make peace.
And so, the conversation dragged on for more than an hour before it finally ended.
"Master, I..."
Lei Tang was about to say something when the old hall master raised his hand to stop him.
"Lei Tang, I won't be the hall master for much longer. If you really want this position, you'd better behave yourself for a while."
As I get older, even sitting for just an hour makes me feel uncomfortable all over. You just can't deny that you're getting old.
After saying that, he didn't even give Lei Tang a friendly look and left directly.
Lei Tang was left standing there dumbfounded. Several people around the old hall master cast mocking glances at him. These people, like Lei Tang, were all leaders under the old hall master.
They also coveted the position of hall master, and would be extremely happy to have one less rival.
"Damn it!"
After everyone had left, Lei Tang said something with a grim expression.
"Let's go find Ye Tian."
Lei Tang was furious and didn't know who to vent his anger on, so he could only turn to Ye Tian, the culprit.
Upon hearing this, Wang Hu, who was standing nearby, did not hesitate and quickly followed.
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At the same time.
Mei Yongning, who hadn't rested all night, was handing a neatly organized account book to Ye Tian.
This is the account book of all of Ye Tian's current territories, including the territory of Poison Fang that he just conquered. It took Mei Yongning a whole night to sort it out.
"These days, the most profitable businesses are always brothels."
After studying for this period of time, Ye Tian has basically been able to recognize the characters of this era.
The ledger clearly records that the biggest profits all came from those three brothels, especially Jade Snow Pavilion, which could earn hundreds or even nearly a thousand taels of silver per month.
It seems that those people would even forgo food and drink in order to visit brothels.
The gambling dens are the next most important.
"Now all these places where we can make money belong to our eldest brother."
Mei Yongning, who was standing to the side, said with a smile.
"It still needs to be shared with others."
Ye Tian wasn't particularly happy. He was annoyed by the division of assets. It was 80/20, and 10% of that had to be used to support his subordinates, meaning he could only get 10%. Why didn't the person who made this rule get hanged at the city gate?
Oh well, I've already prepared the dirty money anyway.
After closing the ledger, seeing that Mei Yongning looked tired and listless, he smiled and offered a word of comfort.
"This is just the beginning. Get some rest. I don't want to end up with more and more territory, only to find you gone."
This statement also reveals Ye Tian's ambition; he will never stop striving.
Upon understanding this meaning, Mei Yongning felt a jolt of energy.
"Don't worry, big brother, I'll get some rest."
"Um!"
He nodded, just about to say something.
But then, Xiaocao suddenly came running over in a panic.
"Someone broke in...they...they're so fierce."
Judging from the little grass's appearance, it seems to have been frightened.
"Ye Tian! Where is Ye Tian?!"
Just by hearing the voice, Ye Tian knew who it was.
"Big brother."
Mei Yongning, standing to the side, looked somewhat worried.
Ye Tian gave him a reassuring look, then smiled and went to greet him.
"I never expected Boss Lei to grace us with his presence. I am so sorry for not welcoming you properly."
The newcomer was none other than the menacing Lei Tang, with Wang Hu beside him, who was also staring fiercely at Ye Tian. Although he admired Ye Tian's strength, Wang Hu would kill Ye Tian without hesitation if he offended Lei Tang.
"Don't fucking try that on me."
Despite Ye Tian's enthusiastic greeting, Lei Tang showed no respect and stepped forward to attack.
But the next moment.
Iron Fist and Ghost Foot appeared in front of Ye Tian at some point, their strong bodies standing like iron towers, looking down at Lei Tang.
Boss Lei? They didn't know him.
As far as Iron Fist and Ghost Foot was concerned, they would dare to take action immediately if Ye Tian gave the order.
"you!"
The size difference caused Lei Tang to involuntarily take two steps back.
Where the hell did this bear come from?
"What do you think you're doing? Are you trying to commit insubordination?!"
Feeling he had lost face, Lei Tang became even angrier.
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