Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

A group of people kneeling outside?

Wang Chen listened, was startled, and couldn't help asking, "Who are they, and what do they intend?"

He guessed in his heart that they couldn't possibly have come to cry injustice or file a complaint, could they?

Although Wang Chen was only the Guarding Heavenly Master of the partitioned Shangxun Heavenly Master Pavilion, within the domain he oversaw, including the seven neighborhoods and thirty-nine streets of Xun City District, he was an unrivaled existence.

It was akin to having the power of a provincial capital's cardinal, mayor, and leading committee member combined in his previous life, his authority was enormous.

Moreover, without an edict from the West Sea Sect, even the Chief Town Heavenly Master couldn't dismiss him from his post!

It wouldn't be far-fetched for the people under his jurisdiction to kneel in front of the Heavenly Master Pavilion to lodge a complaint when they felt wronged.

Although it would be overstepping the rules.

However, Manager Zhang's answer was unexpected, "Reporting to the Heavenly Master, it is the people from the White Wolf Gang, and the one leading them is none other than the leader of the White Wolf Gang, Bai Jingqi!"

The White Wolf Gang!

Wang Chen "Ha" let out a sound.

Just a few two hours ago, he struck down a group of White Wolf Gang members with a Nine Heavens Divine Thunder.

Now, the gang leader himself has brought people to his door!

Seeing how things were, Manager Zhang braced himself and asked, "Heavenly Master, should I drive them away?"

The White Wolf Gang had a significant reputation in the streets and alleys, yet Zhang, who came from the Xi Family, did not fear them at all. With a single command from Wang Chen, he was ready to roll up his sleeves and throw punches personally.

No matter how small the Heavenly Master Pavilion was, it still represented the supreme authority of the West Sea Sect, which no stray cat or dog could afford to offend!

"No need."

Wang Chen waved his hand, "I'll go take a look."

He had Meng Fei follow behind him as he left the Council Hall and moved to the front courtyard gate.

There, at the foot of the doors' steps, were dozens of burly men in tight-fitting shirts, kneeling in a dense crowd.

Not far away, many people were spectating, pointing and whispering in this direction.

Kneeling at the very front was a lean man who was bare-chested and carrying a cane on his back, assuming the posture of submitting to punishment with a thorn branch.

In this world, the custom of submitting to punishment with a thorn branch was also known.

"Leader Bai?"

Wang Chen stood at the front door, showing a somewhat smiling expression, "Are you here to force an abdication?"

The lean man's complexion changed suddenly, and he immediately prostrated himself, kowtowing three times with "bang bang bang" sounds.

He had a Qi Cultivation of the seventh tier and was powerful with martial prowess since he had entered the path through martial arts. Yet, as his head struck the stone steps and blood spurted out, he used all his strength without using any Mana for Body Protection.

"The lowly Bai Jingqi pays respects to the Heavenly Master."

As Bai Jingqi raised his head, with no regard for the fresh blood streaming down his forehead, he spoke in a low and humble voice, "The lowly one has come to plead guilt before the Heavenly Master, please grant your clear judgment."

Wang Chen laughed, "And what crime have you committed?"

Bai Jingqi wiped the blood from his face and said with a bitter smile, "I did not manage my subordinates strictly and offended the Heavenly Master, please punish me as you see fit!"

With those words, he kowtowed heavily three more times.

This time he didn't raise his head again.

"Had you not spoken, I would have thought you came to reprimand me."

Wang Chen said indifferently, "Disperse, what sort of spectacle is this by kneeling here?"

Having said this, he turned and walked back into the courtyard.

He left the members of the White Wolf Gang exchanging confused looks.

Bai Jingqi clenched his teeth and stood up, his gaze fluctuating as he stared at the Heavenly Master Pavilion plaque hanging below the gallery eaves.

Wang Chen's reaction had completely taken him aback.

While the White Wolf Gang's leader had prepared himself to be slapped to death by Wang Chen, Wang Chen treated him as nothing more than an ant by the roadside, appearing as if giving him another glance would be a waste of effort.

Although this was not the worst outcome, Bai Jingqi truly felt an extreme sense of frustration.

Because he could truly feel Wang Chen's contempt for him!

"What are you all still doing here?"

Seeing that Bai Jingqi and the others hadn't left immediately, Manager Zhang stepped forward to drive them away, "Didn't you hear what the Heavenly Master said? Hurry up and leave, don't go looking for trouble!"

Bai Jingqi took a deep breath, offered a smile, and presented a Storage Bag with both hands: "Manager Zhang, this is our tribute to the Heavenly Master. Please take the trouble to offer it to him on our behalf."

Actually, he had wanted to present it earlier, but Wang Chen didn't give him the chance.

Manager Zhang initially wanted to take it, but his ears twitched suddenly and his face darkened immediately, "The Heavenly Master does not need your tribute. Go, go, go!"

Manager Zhang, unfazed by either coercion or bribery, left Bai Jingqi with no choice but to sullenly lead his subordinates away.

Manager Zhang watched their figures disappear at the end of the long street and snorted coldly before returning to the Heavenly Master Pavilion.

The whole scene was clearly seen by the crowd of onlookers and would soon be known throughout the thirty-nine streets of the seven blocks in Xun City District, discussed by countless people.

"Heavenly Master."

Back in the Council Hall, Manager Zhang reported to Wang Chen, "The people from the White Wolf Gang have left."

If it hadn't been for Wang Chen's telepathic message earlier, he would have accepted Bai Jingqi's tribute.

In Dayi City, it was a common practice for the market street gangs to offer tributes to the Guarding Heavenly Masters. Bai Jingqi bleeding himself to apologize to Wang Chen after offending him was only proper.

"Hmm."

Wang Chen nodded, "Have someone keep an eye on the White Wolf Gang, and report to me immediately if there's any unusual activity."

Xi Manyun had once explained the situation in Xun City District to him.

Including a mention of this White Wolf Gang.

In the thirty-nine streets of the seven blocks in Xun City District, there were dozens of large and small gangs, though most were insignificant, simply a group of market people banding together for warmth and mutual support against external pressures.

But some gangs had considerable power, even monopolizing certain industries within their regions.

These gangs were usually supported by the local Noble Clans.

The White Wolf Gang was one of them!

The White Wolf Gang had hundreds of members, with numerous Cultivators and Martial Artists among them, and were usually quite arrogant in their actions, with most of the local residents daring to be angry but not speak out.

This gang had always had overt and covert connections with Wu Jingwei, the Director of the Shangxun Heavenly Master Pavilion.

Having been unaware was one thing, but now that Wang Chen knew, how could he possibly show a good face to Bai Jingqi?

Letting the watching passersby see, they might think that even he, the Guarding Heavenly Master, feared the gang's influence.

That would be an utter joke!

"From now on, if people from the White Wolf Gang come to visit, drive them away directly!"

Manager Zhang replied, "As you command!"

Wang Chen then said to Meng Fei at his side, "You go as well. Take good care of yourself, treat your siblings well, and once your Qi-Blood is restored, I will teach you the ways of Immortal Cultivation."

Meng Fei immediately bowed deeply, "Thank you, Immortal Master!"

What he was thinking, however, was the scene he had just witnessed Wang Chen's indifferent dismissal and mockery of Bai Jingqi.

How awe-inspiring, how truly domineering!

A man should be like this!

To think that the leader of the White Wolf Gang, who used to be a figure of high status in Meng Fei's eyes, was now as lowly as a maggot in front of Wang Chen.

In the heart of this youth, a fresh sprout of desire to become stronger unfurled.

At that moment, just as Manager Zhang was leaving the Council Hall, having heard Wang Chen's words, he envied Meng Fei to an extreme degree.

A group of lowly commoners was about to soar to the clouds!

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