Fists that can subdue mountains and rivers, martial arts that can lead to immortality!

"Chief, as far as I know, the three veto rights of the successive chiefs of the Canal Gang were used in times of life-or-death crisis for the Canal Gang."

"Is our canal transport guild facing a life-or-death crisis right now?"

Cao Rongsheng glanced at Xu Shanyue and spoke in a calm tone.

"So, third brother, you mean you disagree?"

Xu Shanyue stared intently at Cao Rongsheng.

Cao Rongsheng felt his scalp tingle under Xu Shanyue's gaze.

"That's not what Third Brother meant."

"However, the current situation is somewhat special."

"I think we should take a longer-term view."

Meng Boyang quickly added a comment, trying to find a way to defend Cao Rongsheng.

The reason was simple: Xu Shanyue, being at the Jinli realm, possessed such overwhelming power that the two of them could hardly breathe.

"Fifth Brother, Seventh Brother, what do you mean by this?"

Xu Shanyue turned his gaze to Qian Dongjiang and Qin Zhenchuan again.

"Jiang Wangzu can be promoted to elder of the Cao Gang, but from then on, he will not be allowed to have access to the core business of the Cao Gang."

"Not only that, the Never-Sleeping City dance hall will be handed over and directly operated by the gang."

Qian Dongjiang thought for a moment, then offered a compromise.

"I think Jiang Wangzu has far too many men under his command, so many that it's unsettling, especially those two hundred pistols."

"According to the rules of the major forces in Shanghai, each gang must keep its guns hidden and must not use them for any major incident."

"In my opinion, it would be better to have him hand over the gun to the gang for the sake of peace."

Qin Zhenchuan also expressed his demands.

Similarly, this was also the demand of the warlords behind them.

What are you doing with so many guns, you elder of the Canal Gang?

Do you want to rebel?

"A-Zu, what do you mean?"

Xu Shanyue nodded to Jiang Wangzu without making a sound.

This was the price he paid for being promoted to elder of the Canal Gang.

Of course, Xu Shanyue may have played a role in this.

Especially the gun in Jiang Wangzu's hand.

Although they all knew that Jiang Wangzu might have more than two hundred pistols, they didn't think it would be too many.

After all, how many pistols could Cao Cao's army in the north possibly have?

How much of that could Huo Tianhong from Tianjin give to Jiang Wangzu?

Little did they know that Jiang Wangzu already had a thousand guns, and with another batch coming after the New Year, that would be two thousand.

There are another thousand more, making a total of three thousand guns.

Although we lost two hundred rounds, it was less than one-tenth of the total.

It's still within Jiang Wangzu's tolerance range.

As for the Never-Sleeping City dance hall, let it be handed over.

As long as Jiang Wangzu gains independence and freedom, and is no longer constrained by the Canal Gang, he will have plenty of ways to make money!

Perhaps everyone in the Canal Gang felt that the title of Canal Gang Elder meant nothing to Jiang Wangzu.

But only Jiang Wangzu himself knew how precious freedom was.

Even if it's just relative freedom!

"I agree!"

Jiang Wangzu nodded upon hearing this.

"I hereby announce that Jiang Wangzu has been officially promoted to the forty-ninth elder of our Canal Gang!"

"Let's give them a round of applause!"

Xu Shanyue spoke expressionlessly, his tone revealing neither joy nor sorrow.

To be honest, what happened today was a bit beyond his control.

In fact, Jiang Wangzu had already escaped his control.

He originally intended to cultivate Jiang Wangzu well, making him his right-hand man, just as he had defied public opinion and appointed Gu Changqing to a high position.

But today also allowed him to see Jiang Wangzu for who he truly was.

Jiang Wangzu is not Gu Changqing, nor can he be Gu Changqing.

Gu Changqing has average talent in martial arts, but is good at business and hopes to achieve success in business.

Therefore, Gu Changqing needs to rely on Xu Shanyue, this powerful figure.

But Jiang Wangzu was different.

He not only has a brilliant business mind, but also amazing martial arts talent.

Even now, Xu Shanyue still doesn't know who Jiang Wangzu's master is.

But he was able to teach a disciple like Jiang Wangzu.

At the very least, he would be a martial artist at the Strength Realm, or even a martial arts master at the Innate Realm.

That's why Jiang Wangzu dared to openly criticize everything and everyone.

Jiang Wangzu now has men, money, and guns; he has long been fully powerful.

If he fails to become an elder of the Canal Gang today, he could become a major threat to the Canal Gang tomorrow.

It's a pity these fools can't see the situation and are still jumping around here aimlessly.

However, Xu Shanyue had already seen through Jiang Wangzu's true thoughts.

Therefore, he had to keep Jiang Wangzu, even at the cost of using his extremely valuable veto power to help Jiang Wangzu be promoted to the position of elder of the Cao Gang.

Judging from Jiang Wangzu's decisive agreement with the executive elders not to interfere in the core affairs of the Canal Gang and to give up the Never-Sleeping City dance hall,

He wanted to get as far away from the canal gang as possible.

Xu Shanyue also needs to re-examine his relationship with Jiang Wangzu!

The subsequent Grand Meeting of the Canal Gangs was quite interesting.

After Jiang Wangzu, two more people were promoted to elders of the Cao Gang, but neither of them belonged to Xu Shanyue's faction.

It can be considered a check and balance of power.

Then came the division of spoils, seating arrangements, and a redefinition of the business ownership and territories of the canal gangs.

The argument erupted into chaos again.

Jiang Wangzu sat in his seat, dozing off.

He had absolutely no interest in what these people were fighting over.

The conference concluded with a brief summary by Xu Shanyue.

Jiang Wangzu and two other newly promoted elders of the Caobang were added to the list of Caobang elders in the presence of a group of elders and middle-level members.

This means that the matter has been completely resolved.

Later, Jiang Wangzu became the second most important figure in the entire Cao Gang, second only to the seven executive elders.

They also gained relative freedom.

"Congratulations, Grandpa!"

Dai Qinghe patted Jiang Wangzu on the shoulder and said with a meaningful smile.

Clearly, he had guessed Jiang Wangzu's thoughts.

He even knew from the beginning that Jiang Wangzu was unwilling to do dirty business.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have proposed running a nightclub.

Now, he can finally clear his name and start doing some legitimate business.

"Sixth Master, thank you!"

Jiang Wangzu clasped his hands in a respectful bow, his words conveying everything.

"Grandpa, come over to our house for dinner with Zhenzhen when you have time."

Xu Shanyue also glanced at Jiang Wangzu and spoke.

"Okay, Uncle Xu!"

Jiang Wangzu nodded upon hearing this.

His address of "Uncle Xu" set the tone for his relationship with Xu Shanyue.

From now on, Xu Shanyue, you can no longer control me.

But I will always remember your kindness; you will always be my elder.

"good!"

Xu Shanyue naturally understood the meaning behind Jiang Wangzu's words and couldn't help but smile slightly.

As long as Jiang Wangzu doesn't forget his roots, he won't have wasted his veto power this time.

"Ah Zu, from now on you're Master Jiang too."

"Whatever business you want to start in the future, we can all get rich together!"

Gu Changqing also greeted Jiang Wangzu with a smile.

"It is an honor for me to do business with the advisor."

"Although I will no longer be involved in the business in the City That Never Sleeps, I still hope that Jingyun can take over, since he is most familiar with that place."

"If someone unfamiliar with the operation of a nightclub were to mess things up there, this cash cow of the Canal Gang would probably turn into a money-losing tree."

Jiang Wangzu reciprocated by saying something in return.

Gu Jingyun is Gu Changqing's son and apprentice. If the Never-Night City dance hall is handed over to Gu Jingyun, isn't that the same as handing it over to Gu Changqing?