Chapter 2220: Joining The Blood Knife Gang

When he heard Wang Da, Liu Zhen couldn’t help but stare, then his face quickly lit up. He looked at Wang Da and said, “Gang Master, you want to invite Zhao Ling’s group to the Blood Knife Gang? That’s great! Zhao Ling and the others don’t look too old. If they join the Blood Knife Gang, we can nurture them for a few years, and they will certainly become Earth Monarchs. Maybe they can become Teleportation Stage experts in the future. When that time comes, no matter which city we choose, we will be able to create a foothold.”

Wang Da looked at Liu Zhen and smiled, “You really place a very high price on them. Why are you so optimistic about Zhao Ling’s group?”

Liu Zhen shook his head and said, “I don’t favor Zhao Ling’s group, only Zhao Ling. Although the talent of the other two is pretty good and they have the capability to reach the Teleportation Stage, it would be hard for them to reach further. On the other hand, I can’t see through Zhao Ling. I’m certain of his talent, but I always feel that the strength he could display can be higher. Every time I go near him, I always feel a sense of danger. And that is when he’s not hostile towards me. I would rather become the enemy of the other two than be Zhao Ling’s enemy.”

When Wang Da heard this, he couldn’t help but stare. He looked at Liu Zhen and asked, “You’re an Earth Monarch. You’re one level higher than Zhao Ling. How can he make you feel danger? Impossible.”

Liu Zhen smiled bitterly and said, “Aren’t there cultivators that can kill above their levels? Gang Master knows that my sense of danger is stronger than other people. This is the reason I survived multiple battles and reached my current level. To be honest, even as I stand beside you, I don’t feel the same danger that I felt when I’m next to Zhao Ling. This is also the reason why I’m so polite to Zhao Ling.”

Hearing this, Wang Da stared. His complexion changed as he asked, “So you’re saying that Zhao Ling isn’t using his full power? Why would he hide his strength?”

Liu Zhen shook his head and said, “I have seen Zhao Ling fight, he is still in the Soul Fusion stage. But his situation is special. If my guess is right, Zhao Ling has aces he didn’t use. His strength is definitely not simple.”

Wang Da nodded, then he said, “This means we cannot give up on Zhao Ling even more. It’s just right that we have goods to deliver to Demonheart City. Go follow the caravan and then stay in Demonheart City. Choose a good place there for our gang to move in. The location isn’t important.”

Liu Zhen nodded and said, “Yes, Gang Master.”

Wang Da gave a nod and said, “Go and invite Zhao Ling over. I must thank him properly. Without him, our Blood Knife Gang would have suffered big losses.”

Liu Zhen complied and stood up to walk towards Zhao Hai and the others. At this time, Jiang Tian said, “Gang Master, Hall Master, I have something to report.”

Liu Zhen and Wang Da looked at Jiang Tian in confusion. Jiang Tian was an old member of the gang. He wasn’t as polite as this in the past.

Wang Da looked at Jiang Tian and said, “What’s the matter? Tell me.”

Jiang Tian had an awkward expression as he said, “Gang Master, Hall Master, we may have offended Mister Zhao Ling. Before we were attacked, Mister Zhao Ling gave us a warning. However, we didn’t trust him at that time. Instead, I ignored his words……”

When Wang Da and Liu Zhen heard Jiang Tian, their complexion changed. There was no need to mention how bad Liu Zhen’s expression became as he said, “Didn’t I tell you before you left that you shouldn’t offend Zhao Ling? It turns out you didn’t listen. Fortunately, Zhao Ling doesn’t seem to be angry. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have sent us a message. Forget it, I’ll go talk to him.” After that, Liu Zhen huffed at Jiang Tian before standing up and walking towards Zhao Hai and the others.

Seeing Liu Zhen walking towards him, Zhao Hai immediately stood up to meet him. Liu Zhen cupped his fist and said, “Good Brother, let me apologize. There were some things that we needed to discuss. I hope you didn’t feel ignored.”

Zhao Hai smiled and said, “Brother Liu is too polite. The gang’s matter is more important.”

Liu Zhen nodded, then he smiled bitterly and said, “Also, I heard that Jiang Tian has shown you some disrespect. I hope you’re not offended.”

Zhao Hai chuckled and said, “That matter is already in the past. It no longer matters. After all, I’m still a stranger, I can understand. Brother Liu, come sit, let’s talk.”

Liu Zhen waved his hand and said, “Let’s leave that for later. The Gang Master wants you to come over. He wants to talk to you in person.”

Hearing this, Zhao Hai quickly stood up and said, “So it’s the Gang Master. Let’s go.” Then the two walked towards Wang Da.

When the two arrived, Wang Da stood up and welcomed Zhao Hai personally. Zhao Hai hastily cupped his fist and said, “I have seen the Gang Master. This Zhao Ling doesn’t dare receive Gang Master’s welcome. I’m not worthy.”

Wang Da laughed and said, “Little Friend is too polite. You have given great kindness to my Blood Knife Gang. It’s just right for me to give my gratitude. Come, have a seat.” After cupping his fist towards Wang Da once more, Zhao complied and sat down.

Wang Da looked at Zhao Hai and smiled faintly before saying, “I don’t know if Little Friend already knows, but our Blood Knife Gang is preparing to move.”

Zhao Hai stared; he couldn’t understand what Wang Da was hinting at. So, he looked at Wang Da and asked, “Gang Master is planning to move? Because of the other three gangs? But with Gang Master’s strength, there’s no need for you to be afraid of them.”

Wang Da coldly snorted and said, “I don’t care about those three gangs. Nevertheless, the Blood Knife Gang needs to move. Split River City is too small. It will limit the Blood Knife Gang’s growth. Therefore, I plan to move.”

Hearing Wang Da, Zhao Hai could finally get an idea about Wang Da’s plan. He nodded and said, “I see. If the Gang Master doesn’t mind me asking, where do you plan to move?”

Wang Da smiled and said, “Demonheart City sounds good. What do you think?”

Upon hearing Wang Da, Zhao Hai couldn’t help but stare. Then he immediately understood. He replied, “So Gang Master plans to move to Demonheart City. Good. This is good news.”

Wang Da looked at Zhao Hai and asked, “Little Friend, do you want to join the Blood Knife Gang?”

When Zhao Hai heard that Wang Da wants to move to Demonheart City, he immediately knew what Wang Da was going to say. Zhao Hai hesitated and said, “If the Gang Master insists, then us three brothers will join the Blood Knife Gang. However, I have some words to say to the Gang Master. Is that fine?”

Hearing Zhao Hai, Wang Da stared, then he said, “Tell me.”

Zhao Hai nodded and said, “Gang Master, I have seen what the Blood Knife Gang is like back in Split River City. To be honest, the Blood Knife Gang is too domineering. Although such an approach is good sometimes, it also offends a lot of people. The attack of the three gangs might have something to do with this. If the Gang Master wants to move to Demonheart City, I hope that you can tell the brothers in the gang to hold back on their domineering attitude. Demonheart City is the largest city under the Forbidden Path Sect. The experts there are as common as clouds. If we offend one, it might be the end of the Blood Knife Gang.”

Wang Da didn’t expect Zhao Hai to share an opinion. He wasn’t offended. Conversely, he pondered over Zhao Hai’s words. After a while, he nodded and said, “Alright. I’ll keep your words in mind. I will tell everyone to be more careful.”

Zhao Hai relaxed after hearing Wang Da. Then he cupped his fist and said, “Thank you very much, Gang Master.”

Wang Da laughed and said, “What is there to thank? You’re thinking about the gang’s welfare. Alright, now that you’ve joined the Blood Knife Gang, you need positions. How about joining the Battle Hall first? It’s the Hall Liu Zhen is in charge of.”

Zhao Hai bowed and said, “I’ll follow Gang Master’s orders.”

Wang Da nodded, then he stood up and announced, “Brothers, I have good news. From now on, Zhao Ling, Ma Long, and Liu Cai are now part of the Blood Knife Gang. We are now brothers who’ll take care of each other.”

The Blood Knife Gang members cheered in agreement. Only Ma long and Liu Cai looked dazed. They didn’t think Zhao Hai would join the Blood Knife Gang. But they were only stunned, they didn’t show any other emotion.

Ma Long and Liu Cai knew that Zhao Hai must have his reasons for joining the Blood Knife Gang. And with Wei Tian making Zhao Hai the group leader, the two didn’t have any problems with the decision.

Wang Da waved his hand, quieting everyone down. Then his face turned serious as he said, “Our Blood Knife Gang will have to find a new home. Split River City is too small. It can no longer accommodate the Blood Knife Gang. Therefore, I’m planning to move to Demonheart City. Liu Zhen will lead 100 people to escort the caravan to the city and to prepare a place for us in the city. The rest will come back with me to Split River City. We will tie loose ends before leaving.”

Boom!

The news about Zhao Hai was less explosive compared to this one. As soon as they heard this, all members of the Blood Knife Gang were stunned. However, most of them were excited. After all, a bigger city has more opportunities.”

At this time, Zhao Hai returned to Ma Long and Liu Cai’s side. Ma Long and Liu Cai looked at Zhao Hai with a confused expression. Zhao Hai smiled bitterly and whispered, “Our performance during the battle has moved Wang Da. If I declined, I’m afraid we would live a very hard life. After all, the Blood Knife Gang is also moving to Demonheart City. But this is also good. We are just here to gather information. Now that we’re part of the Blood Knife Gang, nobody will suspect our identity.”

Zhao Hai said the last few sentences through voice transmission. By the end, Ma Long and Liu Cai nodded.

When the members of the Blood Knife Gang finally digested the fact that they were moving, Wang Da arranged who would head to Demonheart City with Liu Zhen and those who would return to Split River City. Naturally, Zhao Hai and the others belonged to the group heading to Demonheart City.

After taking care of the groups, Wang Da returned to Split River City using a portable transmission formation. Meanwhile, Liu Zhen and his 100 men remained.

Once Wang Da’s group left, Liu Zhen went to Zhao Hai and smiled, “I knew we would be brothers sooner or later. Good brother, now that you are part of the Blood Knife Gang, you can call me Big Brother in the future.

Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, Big Brother Liu, you’re too polite to me. I’m just a Soul Fusion cultivator. I’ll do whatever you need. How can I not contribute now that I’m a member of the Blood Knife Gang?”

Liu Zhen patted Zhao Hai’s shoulder and said, “Brother, I’m not saying empty words. I know that you have cards you haven’t yet played. Although you are in the Soul Fusion Stage, if you go all out, I might not be your opponent. Don’t deny it. Brother, I trust my instincts. But that’s also good. The stronger you are, the happier I will be.”

Zhao Hai smiled bitterly but didn’t say anything. He continued to act low-key, but he didn’t expect Liu Zhen to sniff something out. Zhao Hai now understood why Wang Da wanted him to join the Blood Knife Gang. Liu Zhen must have told him something.

Seeing that Zhao Hai didn’t deny it, Liu Zhen laughed. Then he looked at the weather and said, “Brother, sleep well. We will need to rush tomorrow. I hope that our road ahead will be peaceful.” Zhao Hai complied and then walked to the side. He took out a piece of beast skin and spread it on the ground. The other cultivators from the Blood Knife Gang were similar to him. They also took out beast skins and laid them on the ground. None of them put up any tents to sleep inside.

The night passed peacefully. But since they slept in the middle of the night, they weren’t able to sleep for long. Once dawn arrived, everyone reorganized the caravan. Since the animals were dead, people were pushing the carriages along the road.

Fortunately, before noon, the support from the Blood Knife Gang arrived. The reinforcements carried beast bags with them. After handing the beast bags over, they immediately returned to Split River City.