Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo' Chapter 1266 605: Cheating the World (Part 4)

As for whether this revenge is too harsh, no one can really define it. When Han Yaomen gets back on his feet to retaliate against He Jiaqing, he definitely won't show mercy.

Accountant Sheng Shanzhou felt that He Jiaqing's actions were flawless: "Young Master's approach is even bolder than the Master back in the day. Either we don't make a move, or we make sure to clean it thoroughly."

He Yuxiu and Han Yaomen didn't have a particularly deep relationship initially, and He Yuxiu wasn't really concerned about the future of Qingyun Society.

She just didn't quite understand He Jiaqing's actions: "What's up with Jiaqing? Normally, he is so cautious, fearing any trace being revealed. Why is he being so ostentatious this time?"

...

Qingyun Society's various hall entrances kept suffering casualties, and Han Yaomen knew He Yuxiu didn't help.

With no other choice, he could only use his final resort.

"I need to call out the Master Ancestor!"

Yue Hongliang was somewhat worried: "The Old Master has not dealt with gang matters for a long time. Even when the Old Master encountered problems, despite begging him, the Old Master didn't intervene."

The Old Master refers to the previous Dragon Head Master of Qingyun Society and Han Yaomen's mentor. The "incident" Yue Hongliang referred to involved internal strife within Qingyun Society, where the Old Master sought help in vain and eventually perished in that discord.

"This time is different from the last; last time was internal fighting within our gang, but this time is a catastrophe. The Master Ancestor will not stand idly by!"

Han Yaomen ordered the incense hall to be set up, with incense candles placed correctly, and the Master Ancestor's portrait was also displayed.

The average person couldn't tell it was the Master Ancestor's portrait because the picture was of a camel.

Beneath the painting was the Master Ancestor's name, which was quite unique; he was called Bei Wushuang.

Han Yaomen prayed in the incense hall for three days and nights without receiving any response. Yue Hongliang, worried about the situation, advised Han Yaomen to seek another way out.

"Where's the way out?" Han Yaomen could no longer think of one.

"Go find Seventh Master; we are somewhat considered friends with him."

Han Yaomen pondered his relationship with Li Qi; were they friends?

They certainly were.

The three major gangs in Puluo State all considered Li Qi a friend, but between friends, closeness varies.

Shen Jinzhong of the Three Heroes Gang had the closest relationship with Li Qi; rumors said Li Qi supported his rise, a friendship beyond comparison for Han Yaomen.

Zhang Xiuling of Hundred Flowers Gate also had a close relationship with Li Qi, saying that the "Jade Fragrance Record" was guided by Li Qi for Zhang Xiuling, another layer of connection Han Yaomen couldn't match.

Counting it all, Han Yaomen's relationship with Li Qi might not even be as strong as that of Li Haoyun from the Lotus Study or Bai Wuchuan from the White Crane Sect; it was merely a nodding acquaintance.

Now that Qingyun Society is facing a catastrophe, would Li Qi be willing to help?

If only Qiu Zhiheng were in Greenwater City, his deep friendship with Han Yaomen and deep ties with Li Qi could ensure Li Qi's help.

Yue Hongliang said, "Master, Medicine King Valley isn't too far; perhaps you should make the trip yourself?"

Han Yaomen thought it was worth considering, so he instructed his subordinates to prepare a guide token and went to the train station that night.

The next morning, Han Yaomen's head was displayed at Qingyun Society's entrance.

He was dead.

As the leader of the second-largest gang in Puluo State, Han Yaomen's death caused quite a stir.

On the day of the funeral, He Jiaqing attended personally to pay his respects and encountered Ma Wu at the mourning hall; they exchanged a few words.

"How is Li Qi recently? I haven't seen him in a while."

"He's been busy with official matters in the Outside Provinces and doesn't have much time to return."

"When he returns, have him come visit me; I have some things I want to discuss with him."

"If it's not private, you can talk to me, and I'll pass it on to Old Qi."

"Between him and me, it really is kind of a private matter."

After paying respects, He Jiaqing didn't forget the main business; Qingyun Society couldn't go without a leader for a day, so he selected an elder to succeed Han Yaomen as the Dragon Head Master.

This elder was none other than Yue Hongliang.

In the gang, some thought Yue Hongliang dedicated himself to Qingyun Society, thus deserving of this position.

But others mentioned another issue, that ever since Han Yaomen took Yue Hongliang's advice, his days had not gone well.

After leaving the main hall of Qingyun Society, Ma Wu contacted Li Banfeng: "It has been confirmed, Han Yaomen is indeed dead,

He Jiaqing really handled it fiercely; Han Yaomen had already caved in and almost kowtowed to him, yet he still wanted Han Yaomen's life.

Now Qingyun Society is entirely in He Jiaqing's hands; someday we should have a talk with Sister Xiu about who is in charge of the He Family now?

If it's He Jiaqing in charge, we really need to be cautious because who knows, they might come after us someday."

Li Banfeng looked at the newspaper in his hands.

The headline news on the newspaper read, "The Great Young Master cleanses Qingyun Society with blood, Mr. Hes' prestige shakes everywhere."

This newspaper was published by Shen Rongqing's press, meaning He Jiaqing intentionally wanted to publicize this incident.

Why is that?

Li Banfeng really couldn't understand it.

"Old Five, from what I know of He Jiaqing, even if he wanted to kill, he would do it secretly, not so brazenly."

"Exactly," Ma Wu, being He Jiaqing's childhood friend, couldn't understand it either, "I'll send someone to investigate this, but we probably won't find anything concrete."

...

Zhang Xiuling left the Qingyun Association Main Hall, where a car awaited her at the door. Just as she was about to get in, Duan Shuqun approached, removed his top hat, and made a salute: "Master Zhang, a written invitation for you."

"What invitation?" Zhang Xiuling took the invitation and looked at it, a theater in Greenwater City was opening and inviting Zhang Xiuling to attend the ceremony.

This theater originally belonged to Qingyun Society, and now all of Qingyun Society's businesses were under He Jiaqing.