Despite Guan Baxian's aggressive demeanor, he was feeling uneasy on his way out.

How did the Zhenfu Division arrive so quickly!?

According to his thoughts, the Zhenfu Division had just finished dealing with the Liusha Gang; no matter what, they should have rested for a few days to digest their gains! How did they come to him so soon?

For a Duan Peng, was it really necessary?!

This new Deputy Commander is truly ruthless!

“How many people did the Zhenfu Division send!?” Guan Baxian asked eagerly.

“Five people in total! They’re shouting outside now!” the low-ranking officer replied.

“What!? Five people!” Guan Baxian’s steps immediately stopped. “You motherfucker, why didn’t you say so sooner!”

Just now, when the low-ranking officer reported that the Zhenfu Division had arrived, although Guan Baxian appeared as steady as an old dog, he was actually scared out of his wits. He really thought the Zhenfu Division had surrounded them!

With the Liusha Gang as a precedent, it was fake to say he wasn't afraid!

The Crocodile Gang’s strength was on par with the Liusha Gang, so he was naturally afraid that the Zhenfu Division would disregard everything and flip the table.

If a fight really broke out, the Zhenfu Division would suffer heavy losses, but they would also follow in the footsteps of the Liusha Gang!

But now, after all this time, he had overthought it; the Zhenfu Division had only sent five people!

I knew it! How could they come so quickly!

Indeed, all his previous analyses were correct. After annihilating the Liusha Gang, the Zhenfu Division couldn't possibly antagonize his Crocodile Gang again just because of a Duan Peng!

The Zhenfu Division flipping the table and forcibly destroying the Liusha Gang had already disrupted the balance between the forces. If they were to offend his Crocodile Gang again now, how would they stabilize the situation going forward!

In this situation, the major forces within Baishi City would only put aside their usual grudges and tightly band together to first suppress the Zhenfu Division’s prestige.

They wouldn't dare!

Because of a mere Duan Peng, the Zhenfu Division would absolutely not dare to antagonize my Crocodile Gang!

Also, with the destruction of the Liusha Gang, such a large chunk of profit became available. The Zhenfu Division should normally be frantically scrambling for it, not wasting time on other matters.

Guan Baxian analyzed the situation in his mind, combining it with the actual circumstances, and became even more convinced that the Zhenfu Division would not dare to cause trouble or antagonize them.

The reason the Zhenfu Division sent people was undoubtedly to go through the motions, to have an explanation internally, and to save Face. This action was even less than a mere show of force!

When Guan Baxian walked to the main entrance of the Crocodile Gang and saw the five pitiful Zhenfu Division members standing outside, he couldn't help but laugh.

“Consequences at your own risk!? Fuck that! Get lost for me!”

“If you don’t get lost, I’ll just kill you all, and the Zhenfu Division won’t be able to utter a single fart!”

Convinced that the Zhenfu Division wouldn’t dare to cause trouble, Guan Baxian spoke with extreme harshness.

Heh heh...

Against the backdrop of the Liusha Gang's demise, with me speaking so arrogantly, who would still dare to say my Crocodile Gang isn't formidable? And...

Guan Baxian looked around at the Crocodile Gang members, feeling smug.

Now, these boys will probably admire me even more!

...

A total of more than ten Cultivation Techniques were seized from the Liusha Gang, most of which were low-grade Cultivation Techniques. These included various forms such as fist techniques, palm techniques, leg techniques, saber techniques, staff techniques, and axe techniques, too numerous to list.

Chen Ping'an read quickly, and the more than ten Cultivation Techniques were soon recorded one by one on his Golden Finger panel.

Looking at the many Cultivation Techniques on the panel, Chen Ping'an suddenly thought of the first Cultivation Technique he acquired, Iron Cloth, which he had also obtained during a mission to encircle and suppress a Gang.

At that time, he was still an unregistered temporary Yamen Runner. After much difficulty, he found a martial arts Cultivation Technique, Iron Cloth, but he only dared to read it secretly, fearing that someone would discover it. Finally, when leaving, he could only obediently hand it over.

In just about a year's time, he was now the Deputy Commander of the Zhenfu Division in a city, a complete giant within the city's Zhenfu Division system.

Now, he no longer needed to be secretive. Let alone one, even if he read through all these Cultivation Techniques, no one would dare to say anything.

Not only would no one dare to say anything, but while he was reading, everyone else had to wait obediently, not daring to make a sound.

Power!

This is power!

From unregistered, to registered, to provisional Chief Constable, Chief Constable, Petty Officer Candidate, Deputy Commander (Deputy Squad Leader level)... The reason he had such a smooth journey was not only because he understood principles and knew how to leverage power, but most importantly, because of his martial arts strength!

Martial arts!

Chen Ping'an closed the last Secret Manual, leaned his head back slightly, and gently closed his eyes.

Beside him, Dan Qiwang, Cheng Renjing, and others, though somewhat puzzled by Chen Ping'an's actions, still waited quietly.

The Dao of officialdom: It doesn't matter if you don't understand the superior's affairs; just wait honestly! If you understood, you would be the superior, so don't think too much.

Chen Ping'an closed his eyes, his thoughts shifting in his mind. Now, having entered the Profound Light Realm, he was considered a master even across the entire Weishui County City! For him, ordinary things no longer caught his eye. Even if a high-grade Cultivation Technique were placed before him, unless it was particularly suitable and could effectively supplement his strength, he wouldn't pay special attention to it.

In the Profound Light Realm, the divine will and Profound Light become one.

Those who generally enter this Realm have usually cultivated several high-grade Cultivation Techniques, and have cultivated them to an extremely profound level! The high-grade Cultivation Techniques they master are often top-tier existences.

Some Profound Light Realm masters have even come into contact with and cultivated divine Cultivation Techniques!

If a divine Cultivation Technique achieves success, its power far surpasses so-called high-grade Cultivation Techniques, possessing world-shaking abilities!

When a divine Cultivation Technique is achieved, one is unlike a person of this world! This statement is by no means an exaggeration!

Correspondingly, the cultivation threshold for divine Cultivation Techniques is extremely high, with very strict limitations on martial arts talent. An ordinary person, even if an original divine Cultivation Technique manual were placed before them, would probably not understand it, only scratching their head and missing the Opportunity!

The Legacy of a divine Cultivation Technique can generally only be transmitted through the original martial arts manual. Because the original martial arts manuals that record divine Cultivation Techniques have residual Concepts on them, divine Cultivation Techniques are extremely difficult to spread and learn through other forms. Only in very rare cases, a Grandmaster would expend effort and spirit to engrave the Concept on the spot, forcefully allowing others to comprehend the divine Cultivation Technique's Concept, thereby cultivating the divine Cultivation Technique.

But no matter the situation, it doesn't mean one will necessarily succeed in cultivating a divine Cultivation Technique. To truly learn a divine Cultivation Technique, one must first grasp its Concept.

If the Concept is not grasped, one will only have its form without its meaning, and will never enter the door throughout their life.

“Divine Cultivation Technique…”

Chen Ping'an murmured in his heart.

As long as ordinary high-grade Cultivation Techniques made some progress, with the help of the Golden Finger panel, he could still gain considerable benefits. But to achieve the highest efficiency in improvement, with his current strength, the best way was to Cultivate a divine Cultivation Technique.

However, divine Cultivation Techniques are incredibly precious and rarely circulate on the market. When they occasionally appear, it is usually at various large-scale auctions. A so-called divine Cultivation Technique, if properly inherited, is enough to determine the rise and fall of a force! Therefore, once it appears, it will be frantically snatched up by various forces.

It's not that easy for ordinary people to get involved!

“Divine Cultivation Techniques are rare, and it’s not easy to obtain them! Besides Opportunity, they also require financial resources and power as support!”

“It seems I need to pay more attention to news about divine Cultivation Techniques in the future. If the Opportunity is right, I must plan carefully and proceed step by step!”

“Besides the large-scale auctions regularly held in Weishui County City, I haven’t heard of any other places in the region organizing such large-scale auctions! Those unprecedented events boasted in the black markets, at most, are medium-sized in scale, and almost never feature divine Cultivation Technique auctions!”

“Hmm, I heard before that once the Long'an Trade Route is fully opened, a grand auction will be organized around the trade route, but I don’t know if it’s true! The opening of the Long'an Trade Route has reached its final stages, estimated to be within the next few months.”

“…”

Chen Ping'an closed his eyes in thought, various emotions constantly surfacing.

Just as Chen Ping'an was meditating with his eyes closed, someone ran in from outside into the hall, looking extremely anxious. Seeing Chen Ping'an, he eagerly wanted to report loudly, but before he could speak, he saw Dan Qiwang make a silencing gesture from the side.

The newcomer's heart tightened, and he quickly fell silent.

When the superior was deep in thought with his eyes closed, who would dare to easily disturb him!

In such a situation, if he were to speak rashly and interrupt the superior's rest, it would be an unforgivable offense!

Everyone stood silently, not saying a word. Their focus was on only one person: Chen Ping'an, who stood in the center.

Inside the hall, it was incredibly quiet.

After a long while, a voice spoke.

“What is it? Speak.”