Chapter 334: Forming a Gang

Bao Kang County.
Even though the three major forces had completely withdrawn from competing for the resources of Shenlongjia, the members of the three major gangs still did not immediately halt this grand joint operation!
After eliminating a few opportunistic foreign and local gangs, they publicly announced their alliance with Kai Xin in Bao Kang City, declaring that from now on, there would be an alliance of four local gangs that would stand together to face any enemy daring to threaten their interests and dignity.
The outside world was in an uproar, with widespread discussions:
“Four gangs? It seems Kai Xin isn’t part of any gang…”
“He’s out of the game. Lei Zhan has already formed a gang in Bao Kang. He invited people to Longshen Restaurant for a feast, covering the first and second floors just for the alliance of the four gangs… Tsk tsk, it seems quite a few people attended.”
“Lei Zhan forming a gang? Here?”
“I wonder if we’ll have a chance too.”
Amidst the rumors, countless players gathered outside Longshen Restaurant.
The restaurant was bustling with activity, with disciples of the three local gangs guarding the entrance, preventing outsiders from slipping in easily. Only disciples of the three local gangs, those from Caiyi Gate, and those wearing a prominent “Mu” symbol on their chests could enter freely.
Although the three major gangs were high-spirited after repelling those three forces, they still couldn’t help but cast polite and envious glances at those players with the “Mu” symbol.
To date, this was the first person to easily gain the recognition and respect of the Jade Fox Palace, Zhengdao Gang, and Blood River Gate. It was the first time someone had received such high-level invitations from all three leaders, and they even made a solemn promise in front of them: “The resources of the three major gangs will be shared among the disciples of Mu Mansion.” This showed just how significant the newly established Mu Mansion in the east of the city was in the eyes of the three gang leaders!
Just then, a group of distinguished Wudang disciples arrived together.
After taking in the grandeur outside and the skilled members of the three major gangs guarding the entrance, Ouyang Qing moved swiftly, leading his junior disciples forward with a smile and a bow.
“Invited by Lei Zhan, Ouyang Qing of Wudang, here to attend the feast.”
The disciples of the three major gangs had already noticed this group of well-dressed Wudang disciples, who seemed even more distinguished than those from Zhengdao Gang. Not daring to neglect them, they said, “Gang Leader Lei is on the second floor. Please come in!”
The disciples of the three major gangs bowed together in a grand gesture.

Those behind Ouyang Qing were also influenced. Before entering, they bowed and stepped in, exuding a strong aura of martial artists.
Before long…
A group of burly Shaolin disciples with sharp eyes stepped forward from the crowd—thirteen in total, all dressed in Shaolin monk robes, carrying eye-catching silver staffs. They arrived at the door.
The disciples of the three major gangs’ eyes lit up, and a few of them stepped forward to greet them:
“Are these the thirteen masters from Shaolin Temple, invited by Boss Lei for the banquet?”
“That’s Tian Gang. These are my junior monks…” Tian Gang recited a Buddhist chant with a slight smile on his face.
“Boss Lei has been waiting for a long time. Please come in!”
The disciples of the three major gangs spoke loudly.
The thirteen staff monks bowed with one hand: “Thank you!”
Amidst the murmurs of the onlookers, they calmly entered the Dragon God Restaurant.
At that moment, many of the disciples of the three major gangs could no longer remain calm…
Although the fame of the thirteen staff monks had declined recently, they were still renowned figures from Shaolin Temple, their strength comparable to top-tier experts. It was said that their Demon Subduing Formation could match even several enemies at once.
The dozens of Wudang disciples in front of them also appeared to be at the Profound Mystery realm, with excellent equipment and demeanor—likely highly skilled in combat.
“We heard earlier that the Mu family had few members. Look, they’ve brought the elite from several major sects. First, there were the Emei disciples who came to offer congratulations, then the Xiyamen disciples, and now even experts from Wudang and Shaolin. It seems the Mu family will become extremely powerful soon.”
“Yes…”
…
On the second floor of the restaurant, most of the dozens of round tables were already occupied. Among them, besides Lei Zhan and Xiao Bei, who sat with Happy and the talkative one, Tong from the Colorful Robes Sect had also returned from the crystal mine.
Ouyang Qing and the thirteen Shaolin staff monks had all taken their seats at the invitation of the female disciples from the three major gangs, greeting each other warmly.
“Happy, Lei Zhan, you’re really unfair! Such an important event, and you didn’t even let us participate in advance… After all, we’re also registered disciples of the Mu family.”
“Brother Ouyang is right,” Tian Gang added, glancing at Happy and Lei Zhan.
They had initially felt a slight unease, but after seeing the two sitting together and hearing these rumors, they completely calmed down.
“Hehe, it’s Lei Zhan’s fault. He didn’t handle things properly and forced me to play the leading role,” Happy said, only to be pulled by the senior Emei disciple beside her.

“Happy, Mu Mansion—does it mean ‘Murong’s Mansion’?” asked the beautiful nun “Yuehua” curiously. “But why did you push Lei Zhan forward while staying back yourself? What’s the meaning behind that?”
“I’m not cut out to be the leader. Of course, I’ll just do errands and assist others,” Happy replied with a smile. He was also surprised that Yuehua would come to offer their congratulations.
“There must be some scheme behind this.”
Yuehua glanced at Happy sideways. “If there isn’t, come to my Yingyue Nunnery and I’ll make you its protector! I heard you still don’t have a girlfriend. There are plenty of single ladies here, and many top fighters in the martial world would die for such treatment!” Her tone suddenly changed as she spoke.
“Hey, beautiful Yuehua,” Happy said with a wry smile, glancing at the dozen or so leaders at the table. “In front of so many leaders, using your beauty to tempt me like this—aren’t you putting me in an awkward position? Even if I were interested in the nuns, I wouldn’t dare join just for the sake of my reputation!”
The group of men burst into laughter.
Yuehua rolled her eyes at Happy and ignored him.
During the meal, Ouyang Qing and Tiangang mentioned that many disciples from the Wudang and Shaolin sects were inclined to join Mu Mansion, but they didn’t know the recruitment criteria, so they asked to come and inquire in person first.
“We don’t need too many people…”
This time, it was Happy who spoke instead of Lei Zhan. “The strength of a gang doesn’t lie in the number of members. As everyone knows, the most powerful player gang right now, Yipin Tang, has very strict control over its members’ strength. Although their numbers are less than five thousand, each member is extremely skilled. A single branch of theirs is already as strong as two ordinary large gangs, with astonishing combat power!”
“…” The three gang leaders nodded. They had already experienced this firsthand. Hearing Happy’s tone now, it seemed he had some ambition… Immediately, they had higher expectations for Mu Mansion’s recruitment criteria.