Apocalypse: I Have One More Keyword Than Others-Chapter 50 - 0 Internal Troubles and External Threats_1
Chapter 50: 050 Internal Troubles and External Threats_1
Chapter 50: 050 Internal Troubles and External Threats_1
The citizens of Luyang City were skeptical about what Duge had said concerning the Peacekeeping Joint Defense, but when the corpse of He Yuan’an from Divine Fist Gate was hung up, with Gao Yong and others standing beside Feng Qi with smiles on their faces, promising everyone to maintain the public order of Luyang City together.
Everyone believed it.
It should be noted that these people were already the most significant forces in Luyang City.
And Feng Qi had convinced them all to join the Peacekeeping Alliance in just one night, proving with actual deeds to everyone that he not only had the heart to protect Luyang City but also the strength to do so.
Just as Duge had thought, some things did not require evidence; what people wanted was just a satisfactory result.
Especially when Duge brought out large baskets of gold and silver, doubling the compensation for all victims, and promising to double the compensation again should similar incidents occur, any remaining wariness towards him suddenly disappeared.
What Heavenly Demon?
Heavenly Demon referred to someone else; Feng Qi was their “Heavenly Demon, The Great Green Sky God”…
There was nothing money couldn’t buy.
…
That day.
The notice board in Luyang City was posted with the signed contract of the Peacekeeping Alliance, and the responsibilities and obligations of the Peacekeeping Joint Defense were announced to all.
The five major martial arts factions established patrolling teams, which patrolled the city day and night, responsible for handling all sudden incidents encountered;
In the face of grievances and injustice, anyone could seek help from any organization within the Peacekeeping Alliance, and if not addressed in time, they could appeal directly to the Peacekeeping Gang, which would send someone to resolve the issue and deal with any negligence on the part of the Joint Defense members;
In the process of upholding justice, all confiscated wealth, aside from compensating victims, would have a portion seized by the Peacekeeping Gang to maintain its regular expenses, but all spending would be disclosed to the public regularly;
The Peacekeeping Gang would regularly recruit young volunteers from the public to join in upholding justice, providing them with food and lodging, and teaching them the basics of martial arts…
Each clause was listed out, and the Peacekeeping Gang rapidly replaced the government’s position in the hearts of the citizens of Luyang City.
Moreover.
With the Peacekeeping Joint Defense in place, there were no more night raids on the citizens.
Every citizen of Luyang City wore a smile, speaking highly of the Peacekeeping Gang and Feng Qi, presenting a thriving scene.
Feng Qi’s reputation as the living Buddha of ten thousand families surged exponentially.
…
After Qiu Feipeng and others were incorporated, no one stopped Qiu Feibao, Li Chao, and Lou Yuexiang, the hall masters from outside, from returning to the city. On the very day they hurried back, they were captured, and with direct persuasion from Qiu Yuanlang, they joined the Peacekeeping Gang naturally and began to handle the transfer of the Iron Palm Gang’s various industries to the Peacekeeping Gang;
After the Feng Family members were rescued, Feng Shiren tried to exchange past friendships for power within the Peacekeeping Gang, but Feng Qi scolded him under the guise of maintaining fairness, ordering them to start from the bottom, cutting short the Feng Family’s desire to take shortcuts;
Watching Feng Qi who covered the skies with one hand in Luyang City, Feng Shiyi finally understood the switch of master and servant and realized the Feng Family could no longer reach Feng Qi’s level. Moreover, everything Feng Qi had said was true; relying on the Heavenly Demon could indeed strengthen the family, it was just a pity that the Feng Family was not destined for such fortune…
…
Luyang City was vibrant and rejuvenated, but within the Peacekeeping Gang, there was a morose air.
Liu Cheng, Gao Yong, and other middle managers hardly had smiles on their faces.
…
“Gang Leader, counting the days, if Qiu Muqian has persuaded Sect Master Tong, they should be back the day after tomorrow. Should we not take precautions early? Sect Master Tong is one of the seven great masters of our time…” Liu Cheng paused, “Of course, with the Gang Leader’s martial prowess, you naturally need not fear Tong Shihong. But Divine Fist Gate has countless experts; if they set their hearts on targeting the Peacekeeping Gang, given our skills, I’m afraid we would not be able to cope. Our Peacekeeping Gang has too few masters, and moreover, I suspect that people like Qiu Feipeng may not be truly allegiance…”
He glanced at Wang San beside Duge and continued, “Even if they truly joined us, as long as Mr. Wang is present, they can’t display their full combat strength.”
“Our worries are not only about Divine Fist Gate but also about the martial factions behind us,” Ding Wanjie said with a bitter smile. “After the events in Luyang City spread, we will likely be treated as traitors by our own sects. No martial faction would allow such a thing to happen; it’s like digging at their foundations!”
“Indeed! We simply cannot suppress the matter in Luyang City,” Nie Nong said, “The day before yesterday, several of my men escaped from Luyang City; they must have gone to their sects to spill the beans. Perhaps, in a few days, the main sect will send people to exterminate us.”
“The same goes for my side,” Gao Yong furrowed his brow, “Gang Leader, three sects, five schools, two gangs, and one noble family—that’s eleven top-tier factions. The Peacekeeping Gang has provoked six of them, offended half the jianghu. Even the Martial Saint Qiao He wouldn’t have dared to be this reckless in the past…”
Gao Yong and several others were bound to the Peacekeeping Gang’s warship by a series of maneuvers from Duge. They wanted to get off but couldn’t, wanted to flee but didn’t dare. Just thinking about the enemies they would face next, each of them was distressed to the point of tears, though no tears came.
“So, do you regret joining the Peacekeeping Joint Defense?” Duge scanned the group, asking with a smile.
What does regret even mean?
Did you give us any choice?
You blatantly forced us into the Peacekeeping Gang. Are you trying to say we joined willingly?
If I could turn back time, the moment I saw that invitation, I should’ve run straight back to my sect, not even granting you an audience…
The people exchanged looks with Duge, wanting to argue but not daring to, each of them bowed their heads, expressing resistance with their silence.
Duge shook his head and asked, “How do you think my martial skills compare to those top experts?”
Still, nobody spoke.
“Daoist Gao, you speak,” Duge called on him.
“You surpass them without falling short,” Gao Yong glanced at Duge. In just a few short days, Duge’s speed had increased alarmingly. When practicing martial arts, his eyes could barely catch Duge’s moves.
“And what if Mr. Wang were to help?” Duge pressed further.
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“We would win against them,” Gao Yong said.
“There, you see. What are you all afraid of?” Duge spoke.
“But two or three experts can’t prop up an entire sect!” Nie Nong couldn’t help but say, “Hall Master Wang’s divine skills are indeed strange, but the incident in Luyang City has spread. If they take action again, they will surely target Mr. Wang first.”
“I’m not afraid of them.”
Mr. Wang had adopted a new cultivation method, always carrying a box with him, filled with ice blocks and a few hands or hearts chilled within—whose they were, no one knew. He often paraded it in crowded places, taking them out for display, spreading the name of his Sickly Cute persona.
If he were alone, such actions would have gotten him killed long ago.
But on Peacekeeping Gang’s territory, under the name of the Peacekeeping Gang’s protector, he acted without any scruples and without fear of harm. He was still maintaining his rank as the second in the sparring field.
When he first got his keywords, he never could’ve dreamed of such things. Now, he had decided to follow Feng Qi to the end.
“You all just lack courage. The one who wins the people’s hearts conquers the world. We’re doing the right thing, what’s there to fear?” Duge shook his head, “I’ve thought of everything you’re worried about. In fact, before you came, I’d already sent out investigative invitations to the various sects, stating the threat of the Heavenly Demon, inviting them to cooperate in rooting out the Heavenly Demons everywhere, stopping the turmoil in its tracks. With Gluttony as evidence, as long as they understand the greater good, they won’t trouble us.”
Looking at the hesitant group, Duge continued with a smile, “I know what you’re worried about. I’ve explained your situation as well. You’ve only joined the Peacekeeping Joint Defense, not the Peacekeeping Gang itself. You’re essentially still part of your original factions. Talk of betrayal is utterly unfounded…”
Are you serious?
Attempting to deceive the sect leaders as if they are children?
Gao Yong and the others incredulously widened their eyes—in your blatant provocation, it’s as if you want us dead!
“I’m aware that the Peacekeeping Gang’s status isn’t enough, my words might not be taken seriously by them.” Duge looked towards Liu Cheng, stating seriously, “Isn’t Qiu Muqian bringing Sect Master Tong Shihong over? I will find a way to persuade him to join the Peacekeeping Gang. We cannot allow the defense of justice to be fraught with difficulty; the Peacekeeping Gang does indeed need some veteran experts.”
Phew!
Hearing this statement from Feng Qi, everyone present heaved a sigh of relief and temporally set their hearts at ease.
After all.
Everyone present had personally experienced Duge’s methods of persuasion, so the likelihood of Tong Shihong joining the Peacekeeping Gang was pretty much assured.
