Transforming the false into the true, I am the only one in the world who possesses the true Dharma.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuan's face stiffened, but he quickly returned to normal.

He picked up the teacup on the table and bent down to pour Xu Yan a glass of water.

"Master Xu, you flatter me. I, Fatty Liu, don't have any great abilities, but I know one thing: a wise man submits to circumstances."

"Now that you've killed Xu Tong, the position of manager of Blackwater Street is naturally yours."

"I imagine the stewards from other streets will come to pay their respects soon, and then you'll be my boss."

After speaking, Liu Yuan presented the teacup with both hands.

Xu Yan took the cup, stared at the water in it, and fell silent.

Having transmigrated here and found himself in a life-or-death crisis, he fought his way through, and now his identity is different.

Even the big boss who controlled half the street could only humbly offer tea.

All of this is a change in strength and status.

Blackwater Street, which includes Qingyang County, has always been a place where the strong are respected.

"Go back now." Xu Yan took a sip of his drink. "If I really become the manager, you can continue to be your big boss. However, if you dare to touch Xu Tong's businesses, you're doomed."

A simple sentence sent a chill down Liu Yuan's spine.

Liu Yuan knew very well what kind of business Xu Tong was in.

Trafficking, kidnapping, extortion, rape of women...

Even Liu Yuan, who frequented the streets, found it quite distasteful, which was why the two couldn't get along.

It seems that even Master Xu disapproved of Xu Tong's actions. Fortunately, Master Xu never did such things.

"Master Xu is very generous." Liu Yuan gave a thumbs up and bowed. "In that case, I'll take my leave now."

This trip saved him his position as the leader and also his life.

He was always good at reading people's expressions, so naturally he didn't stay any longer.

A short while later, Liu Yuan turned and left.

Xu Yan looked outside and said calmly, "Liu Sheng, come in."

Liu Sheng pushed open the door and entered, bowing as he said, "Boss, no, Master Xu."

He overheard something outside and became quite afraid of Xu Yan.

Xu Yan stroked his chin: "If I take the position of manager, you will take over Xu Tong's place."

Upon hearing this, Liu Sheng suddenly looked up, his face showing astonishment.

"Master Xu, I...I..."

He talked for a long time, but the more he spoke, the more he stammered.

Xu Yan patted Liu Sheng on the shoulder: "You've been with me for many years. From now on, take care of this half of the street for me. No need to say more."

With excitement in his eyes, Liu Sheng knelt on the ground and kowtowed several times to Xu Yan.

"Thank you, Mr. Xu!"

Once you become a leader, you'll receive the martial arts techniques distributed by the gang.

At that time, he will be able to cultivate martial arts true qi.

All of this was because of Xu Yan, and he was so grateful to Xu Yan that he had no way to repay him.

Even if he were asked to go through fire and water, he wouldn't flinch.

Xu Yan waved his hand: "Alright, I don't like nonsense, step back."

Liu Sheng snapped out of his daze and quickly got up, saying, "This humble servant takes his leave."

"Snapped!"

The door closed, and the room fell silent.

Huang Yuxian came out from the inner room and asked, "You just gave him the position of chief?"

"Otherwise what?" Xu Yan glanced at him. "He comes from a poor background and knows this street very well. I'm happy to have him manage it. Besides, once he becomes the manager, I won't have to worry about him too much."

Huang Yuxian thought for a moment and asked, "What's the procedure for being promoted to manager?"

How she appoints her subordinates is none of her business.

But she was quite curious about the procedures on Blackwater Street.

Xu Yan said calmly, "This matter will be handled by a manager dispatched from above. I will then go to the nearest street to receive the ceremony of paying respects at the mountain."

"A ceremony to pay respects at the mountain?" Huang Yuxian scratched his head. "What's that?"

Xu Yan leaned back in his chair: "Paying respects to the mountain is to gain the recognition of the leaders of the other streets. The leaders of all ten streets will be present. They represent their respective streets, and I need their approval."

Huang Yuxian said "Oh," and then asked, "So how can I get them to accept me? Is it based on my character, personality, or something else?"

On second thought, this process is normal; after all, you can't just promote a minor leader to a managerial position so easily.

However, gaining the approval of the ten street supervisors is quite difficult.

Especially those in charge, they weren't like Xu Tong.

Xu Yan picked up his teacup and took a small sip.

After he put down his teacup, he only said one word.

"beat."

"Fight?" Huang Yu-hsien was even more puzzled. "How do you fight?"

A cold glint appeared in Xu Yan's eyes: "Beat them until they are convinced and nod in agreement. All those qualities and personalities you mentioned are irrelevant. In a gang, the only thing that matters is being able to fight."

Huang Yuxian gasped, "This is too difficult."

The leaders of the Dust and Sand Gang are all experts at the peak of the Transcendent Realm, and they have been immersed in the peak of the Transcendent Realm for a long time.

Even martial artists like Xu Tong, who had just reached the peak of the Transcendent Realm and were trapped by the terror of life and death, were not enough for them to kill.

Xu Yan killed Xu Tong, but he might not be able to defeat those managers.

She felt it was a bit risky.

"You think I can't pass?" Xu Yan asked with a slight smile.

Huang Yuxian snapped out of her daze and gritted her teeth, saying, "It's difficult. The longer you stay in a certain realm, the stronger you become."

The rest was left unsaid, because there was no need to say it explicitly.

Xu Yan shook his head and said, "The matter is not clear yet, and the outcome is uncertain. There's no point in saying anything more now."

Huang Yuxian didn't further discourage Xu Yan, but asked, "What will happen if you don't become a manager?"

Xu Yan said, "Continue to be the big boss. The higher-ups will send a manager here."

Huang Yuxian breathed a sigh of relief: "As long as they don't die, that's good."

Being a big boss is fine too, as long as it saves her life.

Xu Yan added, "Of course, that's on the condition that I don't die in this battle."

Huang Yuxian's heart, which had been at ease, tightened again. She tentatively suggested, "Should we run? Why is it that people in Qingyang County die at the slightest provocation?"

Xu Yan pointed to the door: "The door is over there, you can run now."

Huang Yuxian gritted her teeth in anger, knowing full well that she was seriously injured and had no chance of escaping.

That jerk of a man, every time she tries to be even a little friendly with him, he always manages to come up with something that will infuriate her.

Huang Yuxian snorted softly, stopped talking to Xu Yan, and began to meditate cross-legged.

At least for today, she will not say a single word to Xu Yan.

Xu Yan shook his head slightly and closed his eyes to rest.

The room fell silent again.

……

As the sun set and dark clouds gradually appeared, a sudden downpour blanketed Blackwater Street.

The street darkened, creating the illusion of a strong wind blowing through the building.

Xu Yan lit the oil lamp on the table, watched the flickering flame, and lightly stroked the long sword at his waist with his fingertips.

"Come inside."

Huang Yuxian didn't say much, quickly walked into the inner room, and closed the door.

Just then, a figure flashed past outside the street.

A woman dressed in white, holding an oil-paper umbrella, walked out of the rain.

The rain streamed down the edge of the umbrella like a string of pearls.

The appearance of the woman in white made the whole street lose its color.

As they approached the house, the woman in white raised her phoenix eyes, glanced at Xu Yan, and spoke with a mature and charming tone.

"Xu Yan, come with me to Sangyue Street."