The Liusha Gang truly lived up to its reputation as one of Baishi City's four major Gangs, having run rampant within Baishi City for many years, accumulating vast wealth and achieving astonishing gains.

Dan Qiwang stood respectfully before Chen Ping'an, his face deferential, meticulously reporting on the outcome of the raid.

Although the time was short, the Zhenfu Division's efficiency was extremely high; by now, they had almost completely ransacked the Liusha Gang.

Listening to Dan Qiwang's report, Chen Ping'an nodded slightly.

This encirclement and suppression occurred suddenly, giving the Liusha Gang no time to transfer its wealth, and all its accumulated riches were within the Gang's treasury. In addition to the wealth, some of the Liusha Gang's mid-to-high-level family members were also apprehended by the Zhenfu Division.

Currently, they were being interrogated and processed in batches, with some already escorted to the Baishi City prison for further questioning.

"Lord, that's roughly everything! Would you like to go and see for yourself?" Dan Qiwang cautiously observed Chen Ping'an's expression.

Several Chief Warrant Officers nearby, seeing Dan Qiwang's demeanor, couldn't help but curse him as a sycophant under their breath! However, despite their thoughts, they still secretly envied Dan Qiwang for having established a relationship with Deputy Commander Chen in just a few days.

But some people are naturally suited for upward management; even if others wanted to learn, they couldn't pick it up in a short time.

"Lead the way!" Chen Ping'an said calmly, his expression unchanged.

"Yes!" Dan Qiwang responded, then walked ahead to guide Chen Ping'an.

Along the way, they encountered many Yamen Runners who were handling official duties, and upon seeing Chen Ping'an approach, they respectfully greeted him.

"Lord Chen!"

"Commander!"

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Only after seeing Chen Ping'an nod slightly did these Yamen Runners quietly greet Dan Qiwang.

When a group of leaders are together, as subordinates, the primary focus should only be on the highest-ranking leader; others can be temporarily set aside.

These Yamen Runners, being present here, were naturally the elite of the Zhenfu Division, each one well-versed and deeply understanding the Dao of officialdom!

When Chen Ping'an entered the main hall, it was already filled with wooden boxes, and in addition to the boxes, there were various antique paintings, calligraphy, decorations, and furnishings.

Chen Ping'an scanned the wooden boxes; inside were stacks of gleaming silver. Dan Qiwang had just reported to him that there were tens of thousands of taels.

No wonder so many people, once they achieve something in martial arts, form factions and gather forces! The returns and gains are simply too high, and the accumulation far surpasses what one could achieve by fighting alone!

Tens of thousands of taels of silver—even an ordinary Internal Energy Third Level martial arts master couldn't produce that much ready cash! Yet, in this Liusha Gang, they seized so much!

Of course, this much silver doesn't belong to one person; it belongs to all the members of the Liusha Gang. But no matter what, as long as one is a high-ranking member of the Gang, one has great control over this sum of money!

Speaking of which, forming a faction and gathering forces is not that easy. People only see the successful ones, but they don't see how many have fallen in the shadows! For every successful Liusha Gang, dozens or even hundreds of small Gangs have fallen!

Chen Ping'an didn't pay too much attention to these silver taels and the antique paintings and calligraphy beside them; he merely glanced at them and then walked past.

Although these things were good, they were ultimately not something he could monopolize!

The eradication of the Liusha Gang needed to be promptly reported to the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau; this was a necessary procedure. Chen Ping'an had already arranged for Cheng Renjing to write the official document and send someone to the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau.

The proceeds from the raid within the Liusha Gang needed to be thoroughly counted and itemized. The Weishui Town Pacification Bureau would record it, with a portion transferred to the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau, a portion allocated to the public funds of the Baishi City Garrison Command, and a very small portion as an additional reward for all the Yamen Runners of the Baishi City Garrison Command.

Simply put, these things did not belong to Chen Ping'an alone; the bulk went to the Zhenfu Division, and the rest was to be distributed among everyone!

However, the amount reported to the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau would somewhat be inflated, and he could gain a considerable amount from the 'moisture' in between! But it was still limited, as with so many eyes watching, he couldn't go too far!

Walking further inside, many weapons and Cultivation Techniques were neatly arranged.

Chen Ping'an walked to the side and, with interest, flipped through a Cultivation Technique. It was a lower-grade Cultivation Technique, 'Eight Straight Punches'.

Among the Cultivation Techniques seized from the Liusha Gang, no Advanced Cultivation Techniques were found; the highest grade was only a mid-grade Cultivation Technique. Such a grade naturally didn't catch Chen Ping'an's eye.

However, there was nothing else to do, and the opportunity was just right. There was no loss in adding these Cultivation Techniques to the Golden Finger panel!

Though the many Yamen Runners standing in the hall were surprised that Deputy Commander would be interested in these mid-to-low-grade Cultivation Techniques, seeing him read so intently, they all stood rigidly, not daring to breathe, fearing they might disturb him.

Dan Qiwang, seeing Chen Ping'an reading so earnestly, held his breath and dared not disturb him in the slightest.

Within the vast hall, there was only the sound of Chen Ping'an turning pages.

Just by the sound, an unaware person might think it was in a study, not within the hall of a Gang.

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Crocodile Gang.

Guan Baxian and Duan Peng were drinking with high spirits when the voice of a minor head of the Crocodile Gang came from outside.

"Gang Leader, Gang Leader, this is bad!"

The two were drinking heartily, and being interrupted now, Guan Baxian naturally looked displeased. But the voice from outside continued: "Gang Leader, I have an urgent matter to report!"

"Damn it!" Guan Baxian cursed as he put down his wine cup: "Brother Duan, no offense! These guys, they're really spoiled rotten by me!"

"Brother Guan, please take care of your business! I'm fine here!" After a round of drinks, their relationship had become very cordial, and Duan Peng had already started calling him Guan Lao Ge. He had also figured it out by now; with the Liusha Gang destroyed, and Guan Baxian willing to take him in, staying with the Crocodile Gang was not a bad choice.

Guan Baxian got up and opened the door, scolding: "What's with all this noise! Didn't you see I have an important guest?!"

The messenger, a minor head, looked frantic: "Gang Leader! There's really an urgent matter to report!"

"What is it? Speak quickly, or fart it out!"

The messenger, a minor head, cautiously glanced at Duan Peng through the doorway, looking as if he wanted to speak but hesitated.

"You damn well, what are you dawdling for! Speak quickly! I still want to drink!" Guan Baxian couldn't stand the other party's hesitation and nearly kicked him.

The minor head was startled and, regardless of Duan Peng's presence, quickly said: "Gang Leader, the Zhenfu Division's people are outside, asking us to hand over Duan... Duan Jingang, otherwise..."

"Otherwise what?"

"All consequences will be at your own risk!"

"Damn it, do they think I'm easily scared?!" Guan Baxian's temper flared instantly. He looked back at Duan Peng: "Brother Duan, please feel at ease and drink here; I'll be right back!"

With that, Guan Baxian stormed out the door, his Aura surging.