Chapter 1111: The Lord of the Sect, the Head of the Gate

“The battles in the Central Plains are far from over!”
These words, spoken by Kai Xin to the high-ranking members of Jinxiu Heshan after all of the old members of Caiyi Men joined them, left everyone in shock.
“Head of the Gate.”
“We’ve been busy these past half month. The southern branch of Yipin Tang has been destroyed by us and Xifeng Lou, with its forces dropping from millions to less than 100,000. The Blood Alliance has also collapsed into dozens of small gangs, barely clinging to existence. As for the twelve major gangs in the capital, Xifeng Lou surely won’t spare these traitors. Even those renowned experts can’t leave the city; some have reportedly chosen to start over… Now, the Central Plains is evenly divided between Jinxiu Heshan and Xifeng Lou. Even if the Wild Wolves want to take action, no one will cooperate with them.”
“That’s right.”
A voice from the crowd in the hall agreed:
“With Bai Xiaosheng around, Mengyun and Xueyi can never cause any trouble again. The leader of the Wild Wolves, the Evil Emperor, has been defeated by you twice and no longer has the confidence to act arrogantly in our Central Plains. Unless he decides to continue causing us trouble.”
These words were endorsed by many in Jinxiu Heshan, and discussions flourished as everyone spoke about how Jinxiu Heshan had now secured its position, with forces like Yipin Tang being mere remnants—eradicating them was only a matter of time. The most important thing now was to establish a proper system. The revenge fund system could be abolished, and a long-term, stable gang system needed to be created.
Calls for establishing a system were the loudest!
Another topic was regarding personnel appointments…
During the war, hasty appointments were mostly made by Ji Feng’s old subordinates, under his control. Temporary appointments needed to be made more formally.
The hall became as noisy as a market…
Among the crowd, only Ji Feng and Yi Di remained silent. The former stared at the unfamiliar faces around him, frowning in hesitation, as if wanting to say something but not knowing where to begin. Yi Di sat below the Head of the Gate, his fingers rubbing back and forth on the long sword on the coffee table, seemingly ignoring everyone’s speeches, as if nothing around him mattered.
Seeing everyone’s complacent attitude, as if they could enjoy the world at ease, Kai Xin unconsciously frowned, thinking to himself: Many here are skilled, but few have vision. No wonder Mengyun once described Jinxiu Heshan as a bunch of ragtag gatherers. Though their combat strength is good, they still lack the ambition and breadth of mind to rule the world…

Happy couldn’t help but think of the world three years ago.
“The Mu Family”!
The reason this organization became a giant there was not only because it had Happy, but also because it had people like Silver Fox and Thunder Battle, who were skilled in both strategy and combat and dedicated themselves wholeheartedly to maintaining it. Xiao Bei and Wind Bell provided support, along with Mo Mo, Gu Feng, Ren Jie, Tyrannosaurus, Phoenix Dancing in Color, Tea Speaker, All-Knowing Scholar, Black Rose, and Red Coral.
The Mu Family had an abundance of top experts at the forefront as well as a strong reserve team…
All these people had been gradually built up step by step; many of them had the ability to handle things on their own, and more importantly, each of them was trustworthy and close to him.
That’s why the Mu Family was as solid as a rock!
…
But looking at Jinxiu Heshan in contrast…
Apart from Ji Feng, who was somewhat decent, and One Emperor, whose strength was beyond doubt, and Tea Speaker, who provided Jinxiu Heshan with the most accurate and detailed intelligence through his headhunting organization, there were hardly any others who could offer significant help.
It was a mess!
Even though Jinxiu Heshan now had over a million members, with more than four hundred branches north of the Yangtze River, and despite its massive scale, Happy could clearly see its weaknesses and fatal flaws just by comparing it to the Mu Family.
Most of Jinxiu Heshan’s members were lone wolves or former members of other gangs—such as those who left Xifeng Tower, Ji Feng’s former subordinates, and some top fighters from various gangs…
Although these people showed considerable strength in battle and could form a formidable force when united, the potential risks were also obvious—a mix of good and bad elements, a chaotic mess.
They might be able to unite as one against invaders, focusing all their strength together, but what about now?
“…”
Sitting in the front seat, Happy silently scanned the faces below—some seemingly familiar yet strange—and his sense of vigilance and unease grew stronger.
He had actually realized this before the battle, but now it was even clearer and more intense.
During his fight with Meng Yun, he used some tactics.
Through the main headquarters outside the city, he fixed everyone’s combat strength, using a simple method to only show their aggressive side while ignoring the details.
Then, through several clever arrangements, he amplified his advantage—him and One Emperor personally leading the battle was also because he was worried that these people wouldn’t be able to complete the task effectively.

If it weren’t for Happy’s careful arrangements, and if a battle really had to take place in the open fields, this scattered group might have lost in a disastrous manner. This is precisely why Happy quickly curbed the rapid expansion of Jinxiu Heshan, forcing it to stay north of the Yangtze River! Expansion… That’s the mindset of a strong person—something Happy possesses! The success of the Mu Family also couldn’t stop Happy from aiming to take complete control of the Central Plains, though of course, using a different method from Meng Yun’s. So, Happy had no problem crushing Yipin Tang while establishing more branches across the Central Plains, seizing more resources, and even claiming the entire realm! But… The rapid development of Jinxiu Heshan, along with its lack of solid foundations, made Happy uneasy. To prevent things outside his control from happening, he set a strict rule—even when establishing branches in the south, he wouldn’t control even half a resource point! To outsiders… This seemed like a promise between Happy and the Iron Triangle, a show of consideration for Xifeng Tower. But only Happy knew that if he didn’t stabilize the expanding Jinxiu Heshan soon and allowed it to keep expanding, its next enemy might well be Xifeng Tower! Or even himself! … “Master, how about declaring the abolition of the temporary Revenge Fund system now… or limiting its scope to within Jinxiu Heshan?” After some discussion, Ji Feng was chosen to summarize. His clarity of mind and broader perspective were far superior to those of the others in the hall, but instead of immediately putting on an air of being a hero, he was cautious: “If Master thinks it’s feasible, we’ll draft a set of regulations suitable for Jinxiu Heshan, following the systems of Yipin Tang and Xifeng Tower.” After a brief distraction, Happy’s focus returned, and his gaze settled on Ji Feng’s face. “…” As Ji Feng lowered his head slightly, looking uneasy, Happy waved his hand and declared, “The Revenge Fund can be abolished. Vice Master Ji, draft a list of all the key members of Yipin Tang and create a new list for the Revenge Fund. Set their bounty at two million, and keep it open to everyone…” Although he agreed with the group’s opinion, his subsequent words revealed his own methods and his unchallengeable authority. The people in the hall nodded in agreement. “Master, there’s also the matter of personnel arrangements for the various branches…” Having resolved one major issue, Ji Feng quickly brought up the second one. These were all urgent problems that Jinxiu Heshan needed to address right away!

Before Ji Feng could finish speaking, Kai Xin waved his hand to interrupt him:
“There’s no urgency regarding personnel appointments for now.”
“All of us in Jinxiu Heshan are heroes who joined in urgent times, each one highly capable. But since we’ve known each other for only a short time, it’s inevitable that appointments might be somewhat hasty. That’s why I need to establish a council of elders first to oversee and review all our members, so as to select the most suitable candidates.”
“So, Master, you mean to establish a council of elders first?” Ji Feng’s eyes lit up. “But who will be on that council?”
“Bai Xiaosheng will be in charge of selecting them. He must ensure that these people treat all members of Jinxiu Heshan equally, fairly, and with integrity.”
“Bai Xiaosheng?” Everyone was stunned by this surprising news from Kai Xin. “Master, Bai Xiaosheng is joining Jinxiu Heshan?”
“That’s right.”
Kai Xin looked around. “I believe everyone knows Master Bai Xiaosheng is honest and upright; he won’t be lenient in this matter. I’m confident he’ll choose the most suitable candidates for the council positions.”
No one objected!
Not to mention that Kai Xin had already made up his mind—Bai Xiaosheng’s reputation and prestige in the martial world were beyond doubt. Even those who had wanted to compete immediately put aside their dissatisfaction and other thoughts. Seeing no opposition, Kai Xin knew his preparations hadn’t been in vain. He turned his gaze to Ji Feng:
“However, before making any appointments, we need to establish rules. This task falls to you, the vice master. Give me a draft of the rules within three days.”
“Understood,” replied Ji Feng.
“Once that’s done, the selection of leaders and vice-leaders for each branch will be based on these rules. A month later, the most suitable candidates will be chosen based on their performance and overall strength.”
After a pause, Kai Xin added, “Vice master, I hear that many branches south of the Yangtze River still lack leaders… I have a list of names. Please announce them and assign them temporary leadership roles. The current appointees can remain in place for now, with a decision to be made again after a month.”
“Understood,” replied Ji Feng once more.
Many in the hall were led by Kai Xin’s decisive words, and it was only then that many realized it. The highly capable Kai Xin seemed skilled in gang management as well—not only did he pay close attention to rules and personnel matters, but he also included Bai Xiaosheng and the council of elders in his plans. Everyone had to follow his instructions and timeline, which was completely different from what they had initially assumed.

The happy one is flawless; it seems they’re already ready to take on the role of leader!
“Are there any other questions, deputy leader? If not, let’s disband. One emperor stays, and the rest leave…”