The enemies have already fled far away, but the remaining people are still silent. The eerie atmosphere permeates the air in the unsettling silence.

Xing Ao sighed, "I never expected the boss to be so formidable. Those legs are beyond imagination, able to attack freely at any angle, yet the force is terrifying. I thought I might not be the boss's match, but at least I could pose a significant threat. Now it seems I overestimated myself."

Yue Feiyang, with a strong sense of shock in his eyes, nodded, "Indeed, it's unimaginable. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe there could be such a powerful person in the world."

Taking down dozens of people in one breath consumed a lot of Xiao Zihan's stamina. After all, he was just a flesh and blood human, and even the strongest person has limited physical endurance. If he didn't kick so fast and forcefully, he could have saved a lot of energy. However, that wouldn't achieve the goal of intimidating the enemy and bending their will.

After Xiao Zihan took a deep breath, sirens began to sound in his ears.

In a brief moment, many lives had already perished under his legs. These legs were indeed killing weapons honed by his father's cruel training. A strange lament arose in his mind as he thought that he had decided never to use his legs again, but now he did it for the sake of gaining recognition, so he wouldn't have to carry the title of a small thug anymore—at least, he could be a leader. All of this was for himself and for Xia He. Haha, his mindset had changed surprisingly fast recently, even surprising himself. It was all because he had two women by his side. Yes, women could be excellent healers for a troubled heart sometimes. Haha.

Only now did the others wake up from their daze, but the looks they gave Xiao Zihan were full of admiration. Xiao Zihan was truly extraordinary. Even Huang Xin, though admiring, had something extra in his gaze.

Xiao He Tang, as Xiao Zihan mentioned, faced more intense attacks, but fortunately, Xiao He and Qiao San rushed back in time with reinforcements, preventing it from being taken over. Xiao He killed more than twenty people in this battle, setting a good example for the new gang members.

The mysterious enemy attack ended in complete failure. The biggest credit for this belonged to Xiao Zihan, indicating that promotion was inevitable.

This black-market battle stirred up the long-quieted underworld of Chang Liao, causing turbulence. The wind was howling, and people were anxious. All the underworld factions were on high alert, prepared for any unforeseen circumstances.

Upon seeing Xiao Zihan, Xing Ao, and Yue Feiyang, the awe-inspiring figures, everyone started spreading the word among their brothers, praising their idols for their incredible strength and unstoppable momentum. Some found it hard to believe, especially the part about Xiao Zihan. Challenges immediately arose, but Qiao San stopped them, pointing out that there were many things to handle after the recent battle, and they couldn't afford to engage in martial arts contests. However, Xiao Zihan became the target of challenges, indirectly fostering a positive martial atmosphere in Xiao He Tang, with everyone intensifying their practice to strengthen themselves.

Thanks to the formidable performance of Xiao Zihan and his companions, the leader of the Xiao Gang, Xiao Wan Chong, also wanted to meet them.

Xiao Wan Chong's villa was located in the outskirts of the city, with a vast area. It was meticulously decorated, with well-arranged flowers and trees creating a harmonious environment. The surrounding lawn, adorned with various flower beds and hedges, showcased exquisite design. Walking into the villa, Xiao Zihan, Xing Ao, and Yue Feiyang felt a refreshing and uplifting atmosphere.

Two henchmen led the way to a lawn where a recliner was set up. Sitting on the recliner was a man with large ears and tiger-like eyes, exuding a majestic aura. Standing behind him was a woman with heavy makeup, her features somewhat unclear, and her most prominent characteristic was her unusually large chest. This woman was Xiao Wan Chong's fourth aunt, and the man on the recliner was undoubtedly Xiao Wan Chong.

Before Xiao Zihan and the others could approach, Xiao Wan Chong had already left the recliner, stood up, and greeted them with hearty laughter. Suddenly, he threw a punch directly at Xiao Zihan, who was at the forefront.

Xiao Zihan was prepared; Qiao San had informed him about this big boss who loved sparring with others in his free time. The stronger the opponent, the more enthusiastic he became. Unfortunately, in the Xiao Gang, there was no one who could be his match, so Xiao Wan Chong often lamented that his strength was too overwhelming without any opponents. Now, hearing about Xiao Zihan's extraordinary martial skills, he wanted to test himself against him. When sparring with this big boss, you weren't afraid of being knocked down; you were afraid he wouldn't go all out. Winning or losing didn't matter; the main thing was to let him enjoy the fight.

Seeing Xiao Wan Chong's fierce punch, Xiao Zihan had already decided to have a good match with this big boss.

Xiao Wan Chong truly lived up to his reputation as someone who relied on knives and fists to dominate. His iron-fisted punches were like copper bowls, producing a whistling wind and possessing an unstoppable sharpness. If an ordinary thug faced such fierce punches, their courage would surely shatter.

However, as powerful as these punches were, they posed no threat to Xiao Zihan. He gracefully sidestepped and evaded the incoming punches from Xiao Wan Chong.

Xiao Wan Chong laughed heartily, throwing one punch after another in a rapid and astonishing sequence. Xiao Zihan relied on his agility to dodge each punch effortlessly. At this moment, Xiao Zihan resembled a flat boat riding the turbulent waves, rising with the wind and moving with the waves. His steps were swift as phantom images, effortlessly avoiding each of Xiao Wan Chong's punches.

Seeing that his attacks were ineffective, Xiao Wan Chong took a step back and shouted, "Kid, just dodging is no fun. Don't hold back, come on, hit me hard. I'm not afraid of losing face."

Xiao Zihan thought, "I've been waiting for this moment." He chuckled, "Boss Wan, you have such a bold spirit. I, your humble servant, will obey."

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Xiao Wan Chong frowned, "No need for so much talk. I..."

Before Xiao Wan Chong could finish speaking, Xiao Zihan threw a punch towards his face.

"Kid, you're playing tricks." Xiao Wan Chong quickly dodged.

Xiao Zihan seized the opportunity and unleashed a series of rapid punches, accompanied by a few elbow strikes, throwing Xiao Wan Chong into disarray. Lacking the nimble footwork of Xiao Zihan, after barely avoiding a few threatening punches, Xiao Wan Chong's disadvantaged position became increasingly evident. This frustrated him immensely.

In this era, if your fists weren't strong and your knives weren't sharp, how could you be the leader of a gang? However, being able to fight wasn't enough; you needed your own unique moves to stand firm. Seeing Xiao Zihan's fist approaching his chest again, Xiao Wan Chong suddenly shouted loudly, refusing to dodge or evade, directly withstanding the blow.

This surprised Xiao Zihan slightly, speculating that this big boss might have some experience in toughening his body. He needed to be cautious.

As the fist was about to make contact with Xiao Wan Chong's chest, he swiftly rotated his body along the force of Xiao Zihan's punch, causing Xiao Zihan's fist to graze past him, with only a small portion of the force affecting him.

At the same time, Xiao Zihan's fist, originally solid, suddenly turned empty. It was like pushing a door with force, and suddenly the door opened, causing Xiao Zihan to lean forward abruptly. However, Xiao Wan Chong didn't want to miss this opportunity and had already launched a punch towards Xiao Zihan's abdomen after completing the rotation.

Onlookers, including Xing Ao and Yue Feiyang, exclaimed at the scene. They didn't expect this move from the leader of the Xiao Gang, and it seemed that Xiao Zihan might not escape this predicament.

Xiao Zihan also didn't anticipate Xiao Wan Chong using such a move. If this punch really landed, he would definitely be in pain for the next few days. It seemed that Xiao Wan Chong was indeed provoked by him.

Sighing inwardly, Xiao Zihan thought, "If this were happening to someone else, it would be a desperate situation. You would have to accept getting hit, but trying to knock me down with this move still falls short."

Xiao Zihan's left hand swiftly drew an arc, blocking in front of him. His five fingers spread out, and except for the thumb, the other four fingers precisely touched Xiao Wan Chong's fist. The left hand, facing the force, retreated rapidly. The four fingers seemed to act like springs under pressure, bending at a right angle during that instant.

Xiao Zihan smiled slightly, and his left palm, accompanied by the four fingers, sent out a gentle force against the punch. Xiao Zihan used this force to retreat lightly several meters away, leaving Xiao Wan Chong and others in astonishment.

After a while, Xiao Wan Chong laughed heartily, applauding, "Good, good kid! I'm impressed. I've been using this move for decades, and no one has ever managed to evade it. You've truly broadened my horizons today."

Xiao Zihan walked forward with a light step, saying, "Boss, your move was unexpected. If it weren't for my 'Hunyuan Wuji' technique, my stomach would have suffered. How about we go together for a drink later?"

Xiao Wan Chong hugged his fourth aunt, giving her ample chest a hearty squeeze. "Good kid, straightforward and bold. I like it."

"Hey, old man, be gentle. My chest hurts when you pinch it so hard. No, you have to gently rub it, or I won't be happy." The fourth aunt embraced Xiao Wan Chong's neck, coquettishly complaining, completely disregarding the presence of others.

This was one of the significant reasons why she could obtain Xiao Wan Chong's favor. She abandoned conventional norms, behaving entirely based on Xiao Wan Chong's preferences.

Xiao Wan Chong slapped the fourth aunt's plump buttocks heavily, making those two masses of soft flesh sway dramatically, extremely exaggerated. The fourth aunt immediately let out an exaggerated scream, a sound that made people's hearts tremble. However, it only triggered more hearty laughter from Xiao Wan Chong.

Xiao Zihan suddenly thought of Xiao He's dissatisfaction with her father's constant pursuit of women. Now, thinking about it, it was indeed quite reasonable. Such a woman was nauseating to look at, let alone doing anything else.

Seeing Xiao Wan Chong for the first time, Xiao Zihan had a favorable impression of this big boss. He was approachable, generous, and accommodating. However, his skills in finding women were, tut-tut, truly vulgar.

Xiao Wan Chong and Fourth Auntie joked for a while, then looked at Xiao Zihan and said, "Kid, I don't care what position you had in the Xiaofei Hall before, but now you've achieved great merit. I'm very satisfied with you. I'll promote you to be a sitting hall member, equal to Ah Guang and the others. (In Xiaobang, the hierarchy generally consists of hall master, deputy hall master, sitting hall member, leader, and underlings.) What do you think?"

Xiao Zihan hurriedly nodded with respect, "Thank you, Big Brother Long."

In his heart, Xiao Zihan couldn't help but think that he had just joined the gang not long ago, and now he was already a sitting hall member. It wasn't as easy as it seemed.

At this moment, Xiao Wan Chong shifted his gaze to Xing Ao and Yue Fei Yang, saying, "The two guys behind you, they seem to have made significant contributions too. Are you familiar with them?"

Xiao Zihan replied, "They are my two sworn brothers." Xiao Wan Chong raised his eyes, carefully examining the two, and his expression suddenly became serious. "Your brothers seem to have some skills. I think the three of you together can dominate a region. What do you think?"

Upon hearing Xiao Wan Chong's words, Xiao Zihan sensed that he was on guard against the three of them. Indeed, he was the leader of a gang, and things weren't as simple as they appeared. Xiao Zihan couldn't help but blame Xiao He for not making their relationship clear earlier. If she had informed her father about their intentions, he could have married her sooner, avoiding suspicion about his motives for joining the gang. It seemed that Xiao He and her father didn't have a good relationship.

Xiao Zihan chuckled and said, "Boss Long, I'm straightforward. I joined the gang for one reason – for Xiao He." He paused, but then suddenly stopped talking, wanting to see Xiao Wan Chong's reaction.

Xiao Wan Chong laughed heartily, leaving Xiao Zihan puzzled. Xiao Wan Chong proudly said, "Kid, you're smart. I already knew about the things between you and that girl. Xiao He wouldn't tell me, so I had to find ways to make you spill the beans."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zihan felt he had been tricked. Xiao Wan Chong was indeed a cunning fox; everyone was deceived by his external appearance. Xiao Wan Chong continued, "Kid, you haven't disappointed me. In terms of abilities, I have to admit that I'm inferior to you. I trust you with Xiao He, as she doesn't listen to me, but I heard she's quite afraid of you. You must take good care of her and not disrespect her father."

"Old man?" Xiao Zihan didn't pay attention to the latter part of his words, considering Xiao Wan Chong's skill; he didn't show any signs of aging. Could he be...

Xiao Zihan's thoughts turned, and he already vaguely guessed Xiao Wan Chong's intentions. He discreetly glanced at Yue Fei Yang and saw a look of understanding in his eyes, confirming his suspicions.

"I've just joined the gang recently, and my experience is limited. I'm afraid the brothers may not accept the boss's intention. Boss, you're still relatively young, and retirement might be a bit premature," Xiao Zihan suggested cautiously.

Xiao Wan Chong was surprised by this, wondering how Xiao Zihan knew about his intention to pass on the position to him. There was no flaw in his words; could this kid be a mind reader?

Seeing Xiao Wan Chong's confusion, Xiao Zihan smiled and said, "Boss, you're strong and healthy, only in your fifties, not old at all. The title 'old man' doesn't suit you unless you want to retire. You haven't lost to me, but you're willing to pass the position to me. Entrusting Xiao He to me represents something significant. I can't think of any other possibility."

"Haha, good kid! You've figured it out. Only you, with your keen perception, could understand my intentions from such small details. To be honest, I've long abandoned the idea of dominating; I just want to live out the rest of my life peacefully. I've wanted to step down, but I couldn't find a suitable successor until now. Xiao He isn't ready for the responsibility of leading Xiaobang. Since the day I thought about stepping down, I've been calling myself 'old man.' You're the only one who realized it. Now I can rest easy. I guess within a year, I'll be able to enjoy my retirement. What do you think, my little darling?" Finished speaking, he kissed Fourth Auntie on the lips with a loud "bang," a classic move of a true old pervert.

Watching Xiao Wan Chong's kissing technique, Xiao Zihan couldn't help but associate it with Xiao He. Oh well, there are things better left unlearned.

Thinking that not long ago, he was discussing with Xing Ao and Yue Fei Yang about secretly establishing their power, and now he had become the gang leader's successor, everything seemed too easy. However, too-easy things often concealed difficult problems.

Xiao Wan Chong's ability to dominate in just over a decade was not a matter of luck. He was meticulous, measured in dealing with people, and easily gained the loyalty of his brothers. But the Fourth Auntie by his side raised suspicions. Women like Fourth Auntie would stick to those with wealth and power, making eyes at handsome young men. However, Fourth Auntie had been wholeheartedly pleasing Xiao Wan Chong, completely ignoring them three handsome guys. This was unusual. Unless she had a purpose, Xiao Zihan hoped he wasn't being overly suspicious. Otherwise, Xiao Wan Chong might fall because of this woman. But on second thought, a smart person like Xiao Wan Chong would have noticed this long ago. His worries were probably unnecessary.